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A SRNGRMONSTRTE UNIVERSITY 9 SPRINGFIELD, I1 6Q794-9243. Volume 7, Number 1 Office of University Relations Jean Richards August 23, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor SSU's 4,000th student honored Welcome Sangamon State University's fall semester enrollment For those who are new to Sangamon State University and surpassed the 4,000 student mark Tuesday, Aug. 21, for the for those who have been away from the campus for awhile, first time in its 20-year history. Sangamon State's student welcome. enrollment has increased 17 consecutive semesters, with Please use the SSU Weekly this semester to keep the enrollment gains dating back to 1985. campus community informed about students, faculty, staff and 'This is a great way to celebrate our 20th anniversary," University events. The Weekly is published every Thursday SSU President Durward Long said. "Many, many staff, faculty during the academic year. You can submit articles to PAC and alumni deserve thanks for helping us reach this hallmark 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to achievement." publication. Springfield native James R. Dayringer was the 4,000th student to register this fall at the University. A recent graduate of Illinois State University, Dayringer said he planned to take Take me out to the ball game several English courses at Sangamon State to supplement his Tuesday, Aug. 28, is "SSU Night" at Springfield's Lanphier teaching certificate. Park as the Springfield Cardinals take on the Peoria Chiefs at "I came In here this morning to register thinking I'd be in 7 p.m. and out in no time and then this happened. It was quite a Be sure to attend the game and qualify for the prize surprise, but a pleasant one," Dayringer said of the on-campus drawings. Prizes, including t-shirts and coffee mugs from celebration held in his honor. Lakeside Bookstore and tickets to the University Auditorium As the University's 4,000th student, Dayringer received performances of Mame, Steven Wright and Bob Newhart, will free fall semester tuition and fees, two tickets to the University be given away. Auditorium performanceof comedian Steven Wright on Friday, Admission is free; just clip this ticket and bring it to the Sept. 14, an athletic bag and a special Sangamon State t-shirt ball park. designating him number 4,000. "I was only going to enroll for eight credit hours, but with the tuition waiver, I've enrolled for 12. This is saving me a lot of money." Dayringer added. Dayringer, whose brother also attended Sangamon 1! FREE ADMISSION State, Is a permanent substitute teacher and the girls tennis I fcf 2 aduh and up to 3 children in I Grandstand. coach at Southeast High School, his alma mater. I "It's quite an honor to welcome our 4,000th student," Exchangeabla lor Box Seais lor $1 emNo said Dean of Student Servlces Homer Butler. "We are ecstatic Imd a drink may be brwgM into ballpark ,j Ussdhis~assumes1111fiskd~l with these enrollment increases." he said. 'They reflect I hryapopercydsmsgeabss. continuing and aggressive outreach efforts by the University-. I especially its admissions staff." Director of Admissions Jerry Curl called the new enrollment record "a new victory." Curl thanked the admissions staff for their "dedication and extra hours of hard work." He also thanked the faculty for "providing a stimulating teaching environment" which attracts and retains students at Sangamon State. Campus events kick off 90-91 The Student Association at Sangamon State University and the Student Activities Committee invite all students, staff and faculty to attend a "welcome" reception from 5-8 p.m., today, Aug. 23, in PAC conference room A/B. Refreshments will be served. The annual hog roast, which is also sponsored by the SASSU and the committee, has been scheduled for 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31. The hog roast, free and open to all students, wiil be held outside between the Public Affairs Center and Brookens Library. Following the hog roast, a dance, complete with disc jockey and a cash bar, wiil begin at 9 p.m. on the patio outside the cafeteria. Late registration through Sept. 4 Festival set for Sept. 13-16 There's still time to register for the fall semester at Sangamon State University's biggest celebration of the Sangamon State University. Late registration continues year--the annual fall festival--willbe bigger and better this year through Tuesday, Sept. 4, in F-20. as the "20th Anniversary Festival" has been expanded to four The University will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, days of special events and activities. Students, alumni, friends Sept. 3. There will be no classes Monday, Sept. 3, or Tuesday, and family, as well as faculty and staff, are invited to join in the Sept. 4, however students may register from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. celebration. The on-campus festival, which is freeand open to on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Call 786-6626 for more information. the public, will be held rain or shine. A free tailgate party, sponsored by the SSU Alumni SSU to offer couple counseling Association, starts at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, at Kiwanis This fall Sangamon State University will offer HDC 537 Field. At 7 p.m. the two-time NAlA national champion Prairie Couple Counseling as part of the curriculum in its Human Stars soccer team takes on NCAA powerhouse SIU- Development Counseling Program. Nina Hamilton, consultant Edwardsville. Children under 18 and SSU students, with valid with the National Resource Center on Family-Based Services Identification, will be admitted free to the game. The at the University of Iowa, will teach the infrequently offered Springfield Municipal Band with perform at half time. course as part of her nine-month appointment at Sangamon Comedian Steven Wright returns to Springfield for an 8:15 State. p.m. performance at the SSU Auditorium, Friday, Sept. 14, "We'll explore special issues of Intimate life such as and for sports enthusiasts, the Prairie Stars are in action at 7 domestic violence, chemical dependency, sexual dysfunction, p.m. to meet the College of St. Francis at Kiwanis Field. race and ethnicity, blended families and non-traditional Festival activities continueat 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, relationships." Hamilton said. with a 20/40-mile bike ride, fun walk and children's fishing The course will meet on Wednesdays from 5:30-9 p.m. derby or take advantage of the cholesterol screenings. Students may register for the class by calling 786-6174. Stage shows, including Cats on Holiday, will be scheduled The last day to register for classes is Tuesday, Sept. 4. throughout the day. Inside the Public Affairs Center, from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., the Islamic Studies to be offered this fall computer fair features the latest in microcomputer technology. Registration is now open for this fall's session of Islamic Including desktop publishing hardware and software. Studies offered by the Muslim Students' Association of Plus there will be great soccer, storytelling by Dr. Cricket, Sangambn State University. WSSU'sTape-ATale, pumpkin painting, paperback book sale, Classes start Saturday, Sept. 8, and will be held on a chalk drawing contest, magical chemistry show, tricycle and Saturdays at 10 a.m. A variety of topics and speakers have bicycle rodeo, clowns, volleyball tournament, free hayrack been scheduled. rides, prize drawings, paraplanes, and of course, the 2nd Registration is free to the public, however there is a Annual indoor Open Invitational Folded Paper Airplane Flying book fee of $10. To register, call 529-6770. Contest. The SSU Alumni Association will also be there, selling t- Beginning yoga offered shirts commemorating the University's 20th anniversary and artisansfrom the Clayville Folk Arts Guild will also be on hand. Yoga, an ancient health system developed in India which And don't forget the old-fashioned food prices. Hungry anyone can practice, will be taught in -a class for beginners festival goers can purchase 75-cent bratwursts, 50-cent hot starting Monday, Aug. 27. The class will be offered from 12:lO- dogs and taffy apples. 25-cent ice cream, popcorn, apple 12:50 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. cider and soda. Beer and wine will be available for 75 cents. Julie Slack, an SSU staff member who has practiced Everyone is invited to attend the 20th Anniversary Party, and studied yoga for more than 10 years, will teach the class. from 8 p.m.-midnight, at the Springfield Hilton. Music Scene To register for the class, call Oscar Lambdin at the will provide the dance music. It's a semi-formal with hors Office of lntramurals and Recreation at 786-6674. d'oewres and a cash bar. Advance tickets are required and a limited number of tickets, at $5 per person, are available at the Tickets available for Wright symposium ticket office. Free tickets are available for a Frank Uoyd Wright On Sunday, Sept. 16, the Chicago Symphony winds up symposium to be held in connection with the reopening of the the festival with a 7 p.m. performance at the Auditorium. Wright-designed Dana-Thomas House. The symposium, "Frank Uoyd Wright and the Prairie Volunteers sought for festival Period: The Context of Springfield's Dana House," will be held Food service volunteers are needed to make the from 1-430 p.m.. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the SSU Auditorium. University's 20th Anniversary Festival on Saturday, Sept. 15, a Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-sewed basis at success. Each two-hour shift, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m, will need the SSU ticket office. cooks, hot food line attendants, soda machine attendants and The Dana-Thomas House will reopen to the public on popcorn makers. Friday, Sept. 7, the day after the symposium. The house is If you are interested In helping, contact Steve Chrans, undergoing the final stages of a three-year, $5 million PAC 440, 786-6700, by Monday, Aug. 27. restoration project.

Food Service seeks student workers Bus trip to Wrigley Field planned SSU students can catch a bus that leaves at 7 a.m. from SSU Food Service is looking for more than a few good outside E-22 and be at Wrigley Field to enjoy the 1:30 p.m. men and women. Positions are now open in the cafeteria and game on Friday, Sept. 7, as the Chicago Cubs take on the St. catering departments. Along with the best pay on campus, the Louis Cardinals. food sewice offers flexible hours and meal privileges. The Office of lntramurals and Recreation is sponsoringthe If like work with and have an Outgoing trip which costs $25 for students and $30 for non-students. personality, contact Al or Brian at the cafeteria office or call Baseball fans can sign up for the trip at the bursar's office. 786-6768.

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Gtndat. Aug 23 Thu Welcome reception 5-8 p.m., PAC conference room A/B Aug 26 Sun Environmental Studies Program picnic 1-6 p.m., Center Park, Area 4 Aug 28 Tue SSU Night at the Springfield Cardinals game 7 p.m., Lanphier Park Aug 29 Wed Soccer team vs. ISU (exhibition) 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Aug 31 Fri Hog roast 5 p.m., between PAC and Brookens Aug 31 Fri Soccer team vs. Park College 7 p.m.. Kiwanis Field

'*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. Since the paper used in the SSU Weekly is recyclable. please place old issues in any on-campus recycling container. SRNGRMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, 11 62794-9243 1 Volume 7, Number 2 Office of University Relations Jean Richards August 30, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor

Housing dedication today Education focus of round table The entire campus community is Invited to attend an In 1985, the Illinois legislature approved an ambitious outside dedication ceremony and open house at the new school reform package that committed nearly a quarter of a student housing at noon. today. Aug. 30. billion dollars to improving public education. Today, it is time After the ceremony, guests are invited to visit the open to examine the progress of school reform and the prospects student apartments. Student guides, wearing special 20th for the future. anniversary t-shirts donated by the SSU Alumni Association, School reform is just one of the topics to be considered will assist open house guests and answer questions. at Sangamon State University's round-table discussion on Refreshments will be served immediately following the elementary and secondary education. Sponsored by SSU's dedication ceremony. Institute for Public Affairs, the round table will be held In the event of rain, the ceremony and reception will take Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Public Affairs Center from 11:30 place in the Student Center Game Room, Building DIE. a.m.-430 p.m. Lunch is included in the $50 registration fee ($25 for senior citizens and students). Hog roast to be held outside Cox House Panelists include Joe Reed, president, Leadership for The annual hog roast, sponsored by the Student Quality Education; Michael Bakalis, professor, School of Association of Sangamon State University and the Student Education, Loyola University; Margaret Blackshere, assistant Activities Committee, originally planned to be held outside to the president, Illinois Federation of Teachers; Gordon between the Public Affairs Center and Brookens Library, will Brown, chief of staff, State Board of Education; Sen. John W. be held outside of Cox House. Maitland Jr., Bloomington; James Nowian, professor of public The hog roast, set for 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31, Is free and policy, Knox College; Wayne L. Sampson, executive director, open to all students. Following the hog roast, a dance, Illinois Association of School Boards; and Danny Solis, complete with disc jockey and a cash bar, will begin at 9 p.m. executive director. UNO. The moderator is James on the patio outside the cafeteria. Nighswander, professor of educational administration at Sanaamon., State Universitv. Accordlng to Nighswander,"This is an expert panel whose Don't forget the food pantry members will turn the spotlight on education participantsat all Food donations for the SSU food pantry will be picked levels, particularly on the General Assembly. One question to up from campus collection spots on Friday, Sept. 7. Any non- be addressed is: 'Has the General Assembly fulfilled its perishable food items will be accepted. For those unable to commitment to public education?"' make it to the grocery store before then, cash contributions J. Michael Lennon, executive director of the institute, are always welcome. These can be made at the bursar's said, "We are pleased to offer another panel whose experts office. tackle the issues from a variety of perspectives. I expect that If you any questions about the food pantry program, the discussion to be thought provoking and lively, and will contact Sherral Clark at 786-6073. identify crucial educational issues that the new administration will face." Paperback sale benefits food pantry For Information and reservations, contact Jackie Wright SSU's building service staff Is organizing a paperback 786-6574. book sale with proceeds benefiting the food pantry program. The book sale will be held from noon-5 p.m. on campus, at New telecourse, "Seasonsof Life," offered Patton Park, as part of the University's Anniversary Festival, Are you interested in how people develop over their Saturday, Sept. 15. lifespan? Premiering this semester and taught by Human Search, find and give those unwanted paperbacks to Development Counseling Professor Robert Crowley, "Seasons help make this a record year. Donations to the book sale can of Life" is a new four-hour credit telecourse and national public be made at any of several campus drop locations or call John television series that follows the dramatic course of the human Humphrey at 786-6053 or Yvonne Herbst at 786-6795 to life cycle. arrange for your books to be picked up. 'This should be an excellent way for a student to open new vistas of understandingabout human behavior," Crowley Get active in governance said. For more information, call Crowley at 786-6504. Student Senate election nomination forms are available in PAC 383 or E-19 until noon, Friday, Sept. 7 Late registration through Sept. 4 There's still time to register for the fall semester at Deadline for insurance waivers Sept. 4 Sangamon State University. Late registration continues The Insurance Office wants to remind full-tlme students through Tuesday. Sept. 4, In F-20. that Tuesday, Sept. 4, Is the last day to complete an insurance The University will be closed for Labor Day on Monday. waiver form in order to avoid the insurance charge of $87. Sept. 3. There will be no classes Monday, Sept. 3, or Tuesday, Students may complete an insurance waiver form in the Sept. 4, however students may register from 9 a.m.-6:30p.m. Insurance Office. F-50. on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Call 786-6626 for more information. Tennis team opens season Sept. 5 SSU staff to chair math project The Prairie Stars women's tennis team begins their Leroy Jordan, assistant vice president for community season Wednesday. Sept. 5, with a 3 p.m. home match outreach, and Loretta F. Meeks, associate professor in the against Illinois Community College. Teacher Education Program, will co-chair Project Students, Coach Whitey Ruuttila, who lead the Stars to its second Teachers and Parents. The project is designed to upgrade the consecutive state championship in 1989-90,said this year's mathematics background of elementary students in the players is "the strongest and most balanced" team he has ever Springfield school system so that they may qualify for higher- - coached. level mathematics courses in high school. Returning letter winners include Tracey Payne and Project STP is in its fourth year of operation in Springfield Betsy Diamond, who played #I and #2 singles last year, schools, however, this is the first year that it will be supported Kris Eichelberger and Jill Urban. Rounding out this year's jointed by SSU, Springfield College in Illinois, Lincoln Land roster, Ruuttila said, are Angie Giacomini from Evansville Community College, Springfield School District 186,and the University and Debra Woods, "an excellent doubles player" Springfield Urban League. The project will become part of from Belleville Area College. each institution's ongoing operations. During the spring semester. Meeks said, the cooperating Tucker very hopeful about upcoming season institutions plan to sponsor a conference for local teachers to Since 1989 was the first year for Sangamon State enhance the teaching of mathematics to diverse populations University's volleyball team, only five of Its matches were on of students. the home court, but the Prairie Stars still managed to achieve a 9-13record. This gives coach Trisha Tucker great hope as Faculty/Staff activities the team plays its fist match this season at home, on DENNY FRUEH, associate director of admissions, was Wednesday, Sept. 5,against McKendree College at 7 p.m. All one of two invited panelists at the 18th Annual Illinois home matches will be played at the SSU Gymnasium, building Association of College Admission Counselors (IACAC) DIE. Admission to all home games is free. Summer Institute. Frueh presenteda session entitled "Transfer 'We have seven returning players as well as several new Students." The institute trained 57 new admissions counselors players who have exceptional talent and attitude," Tucker said. from seven states. Returning players include Karen Rieken, Tiffany Walters, Rae Perrault, Kelly Moon, Rebecca Masse, Laura Gauf, Rachelle RONALD HAVENS, professor of psychology, and DeWerff. New faces belong to Christie Ferrari, a 6-foot hitter CATHERINE WALTERS, adjunct assistant professor of from Drake University; Rochester resident Wendy Rowley; and psychology, have received a contract from BrunerIMazel Risa Wernsing, a transfer from Illinois State University. Publishing Companyfortheir current book-in-progress,Trance 'The whole team has worked together during the off and Tranquility: The Multiple Harmonies of Attention and season to help make this the year we take off," Tucker said. Performance. The book, directed towards mental health professionals, will be published In the spring of 1992. Moser to captain Prairie Stars The Sangamon State University soccer coaching staff BARBARA JENSEN, assistant director of applied study, has selected strikerlmidfielder Kirk Moser as the captain of has been elected to serve as a board member of The Illinois the 1990 Prairie Stars soccer team. Association for Cooperative Education and Internships. "Kirk was selected captain because of his leadership qualities," head soccer coach Aydin Gonulsen said. "He will SHIRLEY WHEATLEY, admissions counselor, served on be a good influence for the other players." the Illinois Association of College Admission Counselors Moser said he was honored by the selection. "1 Summer Institute Planning/Coordinating Committee. She appreciate this distinction and I'm going to do my best to be moderated the 'Transfer Students" session and was the a good captain to repay the trust and confidence the coaching presenter for the "Community College" session. The institute staff have placed In me," Moser said. was held July 29-Aug. 1 at DePaul University. "I'm going to lead this team by example, not with a lot of talk." Moser said. "This year we don't have one or two Anniversary 1-shirts on sale superstars, but we do have Is a teamful of great players. The SSU Alumni Association is selling t-shirts printed with We're all willing to work hard and I hope to insplre my the University's 20th anniversary logo. The white t-shirts, teammates to achieve their best." printed with a multi-color design, cost $8 for adults and $6 for Moser, a senior in the University's Communication children. T-shirts can be purchased from the Office of Program, is a returning starter who was named to the NAIA University Relations, PAC 569 or at SSU's 20th Anniversary All-District 20 team last season. He will graduate from Festival, Saturday, Sept. 15. Sangamon State in December. 'This is the first time we've had one of our players Mercer contributions still being accepted graduate early," Gonulsen said. "and so we're proud of Kirk's Steven Mercer, an assistant professor of visual arts, died academic record as well as his athletic record. He exemplifies unexpectedly in Sarzana, Italy, May 25. what we consider student-athletesto be at Sangamon State." An education fund for his sons has been established. Gonulsen said another captain will be selected after Moser Checks, made payable to the Andrew and Alexander Mercer graduates in December. Trust Fund, may be sent to Randi Maxfield, F-2. A two-time All-American at Lewis and Clark Community A scholarship fund for a photography student has also College, where he still holds a school scoring record, Moser been established. Checks, payable to the Steven B. Mercer also played at Rosary High School in St. Louis. Scholarship Fund, may be sent to the Visual Arts Program.

Aug 31 Fri Hog roast 5 p.m., between PAC and Brookens Aug 31 Fri Soccer team vs. Park College 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Sept 5 Wed Women's tennis team vs. Illinois Valley Community College 3 p.m.. SSU tennis courts Sept 5 Wed Volleyball team vs. McKendree College 7 p.m., SSU gymnasium Sept 7 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Sept 7 Fri "Mame" 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Sept 8 Sat Soccer team vs. Baker University 7 p.m.. Kiwanis Field Sept 8 Sat "Mame" 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Sept 9 Sun "Mame" 2 & 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium

Program to benefit Schaub named top employee Springfield resident John Schaub, who works as a SSU astronomy students telephone operator and receptionist in the University's Office Sangamon State University has joined 10 other colleges of Admissions and Records, is SSU's employee of the month and universities throughout the United States in a consortium for September. that will allow SSU students to conduct astronomical research "John is the first contact that many people have with the at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Ariz. Known as the University," Jerry Curl, director of admissions, said at the Aug. National Undergraduate Research Observatory (NURO), the 31 reception held in Schaub's honor. "He is a behind-the- consortium of astronomers and their students will have up to scenes employee. He doesn't usually receive this kind of 20 nights of observing every year for each institution on attention, but his role is vital and he performs this important Anderson Mesa, site of a 31-inch telescope owned by the job very well," Curl added. An employee of Sangamon State Lowell Observatory near Flagstaff. for almost two years, Schaub is "a primary source of The Lowell Observatory, the largest private observatory information for many prospective students," Curl said. complex in the world, houses six other telescopes, including ''This is klnd of embarrassing," the reticent Schaub said at a 72-inch reflector. the reception, "but I appreciate it." There will be two major areas of research carried out by Gerlinde Coates, foreign student adviser, said she students and their professors according to Charles appreciates the good job Schaub does. "I must call Schweighauser, professor of astronomy and physics at admissions 15 times a day, and John is always pleasant and Sangamon State. All students will work on a common project helpful.' that uses photometric techniques to study the characteristics As employee of the month, Schaub receives special of stars by comparing their energy output at discrete parking privileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to wavelengths of light. In addition, SSU students will study the be chosen SSU's employee of the year. spectra of selected stars to determine stellar compositions, Employees of the month are nominated by co-workers temperatures, relative abundance of elements and similar and are chosen by a campus-wide committee consisting of features. past employees of the month. 'There are 14 advanced students who are currently working up projects to be done at the Lowell facility, and who will fly with me to Flagstaff within the year to carry out their Star parties begin research," Schweighauser said. Yes, there are billions and billions of them, as astronomer "This is a wonderful opportunity for astronomy students Carl Sagan would say and beginning Friday, Sept. 7, you'll at SSU to conduct astronomical research with a quality have the opportunity to view some of the billions and billions telescope under very favorable atmospheric conditions," he of stars plus other astronomical wonders as Sangamon State noted. University begins another season of its popular Friday night star parties. Sangamon State University Professor Charles Mark calendars for festival Schweighauser will host the parties which will be held from A free tailgate party, sponsored by the SSU Alumni 8-10 p.m. at the University'sObservatoryevery Friday, weather Association, kicks off SSU's 20th Anniversary Festival. The permitting, from Sept. 7-Oct. 26. Groups are encouraged to party will be held at 6 p.m. at Kiwanis Field, which is an hour attend the parties which are free and open to the public. No before the Prairie Stars soccer team meets SIU-Edwardsvllle. reservations are required. The festival, which runs through Sunday, Sept. 16, is free This year star party goers will have the opportunity to and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. observe Saturn, the ringed beauty of the solar system and the Comedian Steven Wright returns to Springfield for an Ring Nebula, in the constellation of Lyra, an exploding star. 8:15 p.m. performance at the SSU Auditorium, Friday, Sept. Obse~atoryvisitorsmay also behold the light from one million 14. Tickets are available by calling 7866160. stars in the telescope at the same time while viewing the Festival activities continue at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. Hercules Globular Star Cluster. Star parties this season will 15, with a 20/40-mile bike ride, fun walk, children's fishing also feature the Andromeda Galaxy and the moon when derby or take advantage of the cholesterol screenings. A $2 available for viewing. breakfast will be served from 9-11 a.m. Most other festival Visitors are asked to telephone the University's activities will run 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. switchboard, 786-6600, after 7 p.m. to determine if weather Cats on Holiday, Corky Siegel, and the Prairie Chickens, conditions are suitable for viewing on that particular Friday. will perform throughout the dav,. Sept.. 15. Other festival performers include-chuckles the Clown, magician Gordon Snow, paddle ball champion Randy Brown and juggler Food pantry donations to be collected extraordinare Bruce Block. Donations of non-perishablefood items to the SSU Food check the sept, ssu N~~~for a completeschedule Pantry will be collected from campus drop locations on Friday. of events or call the Office of University Relations at 786-6716 Sept. 7. Cash donations can be made at the bursar's at for more information. any time. "Mame"opens national tour at SSU Symphony performance sold out The national tour of "Mame," starring Juliet Prowse, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m., opens at the Sangamon State University Auditorium on Sept. Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Sangamon State University 7. 8 and 9. Auditorium. This concert is part of the orchestra's downstate Internationally renowned actress, singer, dancer and tour in commemoration of its 1990-91 centennial season, and comedienne Juliet Prowse stars as the irrepressible Mame is presented by AT&T. Dennis, who has her life changed unexpectedly when her 10- The performance is sold out; however, the ticket office is year-old orphaned nephew comes to stay. Luckily she finds taking names on a waiting list for any tickets turned back in love with B.J.P. Burnside, a rich southern gentleman. His for sale. Call 786-6160 for details. untimely death leaves Mame an affluent widow and she returns to New York to rescue grownup Patrick from the clutches of Ghost stories highlight Clayville festival a snobbish fiance. The Clayville Music and Storytelling Festival, central The company arrives in Springfield on Monday, Sept. 3, Illinois' most outstanding celebration of traditional and and begins a week of rehearsals at Sangamon State contemporary folk music and storytelling, will be held Sept. 7, University. The Friday nlght performance marks the opening 8 & 9 at the historic Rural Life Center. of the national tour which will take the company throughout Ghost stories will kick off the festival at 7:30 p.m. on the country this fall and spring. Friday, Sept. 7. Concerts and workshops, held from 11 a.m.-7 Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8:15 p.m., p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, and Sunday, Sept. 9, will feature with ticket prices of $20.50, $22.50 and $23.50; the Sunday Sally Rogers, Shinobu Sato, Dan Keding, the Allen Street matinee begins at 2 p.m., with ticket prices of $17.50, $19.50 String Band and many others. A country dance, with music and $20.50. The three Springfield performances are sponsored provided by The Prairie Chickens, will be held at 7 p.m., by Floreale in the Ramada Renaissance. Saturday, Sept. 8. Pre-showdiscussion and questions sessions will be held Clayville Is located on Route 125, 12 miles west of 45 minutes prior to all of the performances of "Mame." Since Springfield. For more information, call 322-4838. this performance begins the national tour of this production, many members of the production company in Springfield Doubles tournament set for festival weekend during the run as well as during the rehearsals throughout the The Third Annual Milton D. Friedland Doubles Tennis week. Thus, they will lead the pre-show sessions before all Tournament, sponsored by Sangamon State University and performances of "Mame." The discussions, which begin on WICS, Channel 20, will be held Sept. 15-16, during the Friday and Saturday at 730 p.m. and Sunday at 1:15 p.m., will University's 20th anniversary festival. be held in the Studio Theatre in the lower level of SSU's Public Categories include men's doubles "A," men's doubies "B." Affairs Center. men's over 35 doubles, men's over 50 doubles, mixed doubles, women's doubles and women's doubies "6." There Wright to deliver unique style of comedy is an entry free of $10 per team and proceeds will benefit SSU Comedian Steven Wrlght will appear at the Sangamon scholarships. Each person is limited to two events. State University Auditorium on Friday, Sept. 14, at 8:15 p.m. Entry deadlines is Thursday, Sept. 13. No entries will be His performance, presented by The Franklin, will introduce accepted by phone. Entry forms or additional information can audience members to a world where the abstract and the by obtained by contacting Oscar Lambdin at the SSU Athletics absurd meet. Office, E-22, at 786-6674. Known for his deadpan delivery, Wright has been intriguing audiences since his 1982 national debut on "The Donated books to benefit food pantry Tonight Show with Johnny Carson." Before this, he earned a Drop off your used paperback books at the campus drop degree from Boston's Emerson College and held various jobs box nearest you (or call 786-6053 for pickup). The building In Las Vegas, Aspen and Boston. In 1979, he decided to go service staff will sell the books at the anniversary festival. on stage at a Boston comedy club, and began introducing Saturday, Sept. 15. Proceeds will go to the food pantry. audiences to his unique style of comedy. Don't wait until Sept. 15 to donate your books, book sale Wright's television appearances Include "Saturday Nlght organizer John Humphrey urges; do it now. Live," "Late Nlaht with David Letterman' and numerous trips back to "The ~oni~htShow." He has also appeared in his own Women's careers to be focus of program HBO comedy special and has co-written and starred In the off- Everyone is Invited to attend the Illinois Women in beat "The Appointments Of Dennis Jennings'" His Government reception at 430 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, at the debut album' "I Have a Pony'' earned him a Grammy Willard Ice Building (Illinois Department of Revenue), 101 W. nomination. Jefferson in Springfield. A pre-show discusslon and question session will be held Women's career's In governmental agencies, in political 45 minutes prior Wright's The led arenas and through volunteerism will be discussed, Guests The JOurnal-Register and of speakers include Edna Schade, special assistant to the wMG' will last30 IninUtesand be in the Studio governor;SangamonCountyClerkMaraleeLindley; Statesen. Theatre on the lower level of the Public Affairs Center. Penny Severns; State Rep. Karen Hasara; and Springfield Ticket prices are $12.50, $14.50 and $15.50. Mayor Ossie Langfelder. For Information or to order tickets, call the Sangamon Advance registration is $5.50; $6 at the door. For more State University ticket office at 786-6160. information, call Kay M. Johanson at 786-6571.

Sept 7 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Sept 7 Fri "Mame" 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Sept 8 Sat Women's tennis team triangular match 9 a.m., SSU tennis courts Sept 8 Sat Soccer team vs. Baker University 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Sept 8 Sat "Mame" 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Sept 9 Sun "Mame" 2 p.m., SSU Auditorium Sept 11 Tue Soccer team vs. Trinity College 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Sept 13 Thu Volleyball team vs. Eureka College 7 p.m., SSU gymnasium Sept 14 Fri Free tailgate party sponsored by the Alumni Association 6 p.m., Kiwanis Field Sept 14 Fri Soccer team vs. College of St. Francis 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Sept 14 Fri Steven Wrlght 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium

Free tailgate party kicks off Sangamon State's 20th anniversary fest A free tailgate party, sponsored by the SSU Alumni Other festival activities include an alumni soccer game, a Association, kicks off SSU's 20th Anniversary Festival today, regular season soccer match, pumpkin painting, paperback Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. at Kiwanis Field. At 7 tonight, the Prairie book sale, a chalk drawing contest, magical chemistry show, Stars soccer team meets SIU-Edwardsville. tricycle and bicycle rodeo, a children's fishing derby, volleyball During this youth soccer night children under 18 and tournament, free hayrack rides, paraplanedemonstrationsand SSU students, with valid Identification, will be admitted free to the2nd Annual Indoor Open InvitationalFolded Paper Airplane the game. At halftime, 1,000 squeeze bottles and five Umbro Flying Contest. sports bags will be given away. Providing musical WSSU will provide its popular Tape-A-Tale for children entertainment at the game, which is sponsored by The State from 1-5 p.m. Children will have the chance to tape stories in Journal-Register and Gatorade, will be the Springfield WSSU's mobile van with the help of WSSU staffers who will Municipal Band. The alumni association will also be selling use the van's production facilities to tape the stories with special 20th anniversary t-shirts at the tailgate party and during appropriately dramatic sound effects. The storytelling the festival activities on Saturday, Sept. 15 youngsters will receive their finished tapes to take home. Comedian Steven Wright returns to Springfield for an Sangamon State's Gary Trammell, professor of chemistry. 8:15 p.m. performance at the SSU Auditorium, Friday, Sept. and his assistants will thrill onlookers with a 1 p.m. magical 14. For soccer fans, the Prairie Stars meet the College of St. chemistry show featuring beautiful color changes, bubbling Francis at 7 p.m. at Kiwanis Field. beakers and plenty of audience participation. Festival activities continue at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. SSU's building service staff is organizing a festival 15, with a 20140-mile bike ride, fun walk, children's fishing paperback book sale with proceeds benefiting SSU's food derby or take advantage of the cholesterol screenings. A $2 pantry program. breakfast will be served from 9-1 1 a.m. Most other festival Artisans from the Clayville Folk Arts Guild will also be on activities will run 11 a.m.-6 p.m. hand. Cats on Holiday, Corky Siegel, and the Prairie Chickens, Inside the Public Affairs Center, from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.. the will perform throughout the day, Saturday, Sept. 15. Other computer fair features the latest in microcomputer technology. festival performers include Chuckles the Clown, magician including desktop publishing hardware and software. A host Gordon Snow, paddle ball champion Randy Brown andluggler of computer manufacturers, software publishers and local extraordinare Bruce Block. dealers will be represented. At 2 Dm.. the soccer team will play Harris Stowe atKiwanis keld. Free t-shirts, compliments of builder Monte Enrollment jumps to 4,347 Siegrist, will be given away at the game to the first 200 fans. Sanaamon State Unlversitv's fall semester enrollment At 1:30 p.m. the game ball will be parachuted into Kiwanis shot up 9.5 percent over last fall-:from 3,971 students in 1989 Field by the Mid America Sports Parachute Club of Taylorville. to 4,347 this year--continuing an unbroken succession of And don't forget the old-fashioned food prices. Hungry enrollment gains dating back to the spring of 1985. festival goers can purchase 75-cent bratwursts, 50-cent hot Sangamon State University enrolled its 4.000th student for the dogs and taffy apples. 25-cent ice cream, popcorn, apple first time in the University's history on Aug. 21. Following that cider and soda. Beer and wine will be available for 75 cents. benchmark event, nearly 350 additional students registered. The festival continues through 6 p.m. and at 8 p.m.. the The gains were almost equal in the undergraduate and fun moves to the ballroom of the Hilton Hotel for the 20th graduate areas, with undergraduate enrollment increasing 9 anniversary party. Tickets, at $5 each, are available from the percent to 2,551 students and graduate enrollment up 10.2 bursar's office. There'll be a cash bar. free hors d'oeuvres and percent to 1,796 students. dance music provided by Music Scene. Students may pick up Sangamon State President Durward Long said the free tickets at the bursar's office. 'advantages of a university environment with personalized and On Sunday, Sept. 16, the Chicago Symphony, celebrating stimulating instruction are becoming better known and its 100th anniversary season, winds up the festival with a 7 appreciated." p.m. performance at the Auditorium. He added, "The positive momentum Sangamon State A complete schedule follows. has been experiencing indicates a continuing effort by faculty, staff, students and alumni who are sending the message that Thursday, Sept. 13 SSU's stature in higher education is first-rate." 6 p.m./Free tailgate party1Kiwanis Field Director of Admissions Jerry Curl said an increasing 7 p.m./"Youth Soccer Day"/Kiwanis Field number of students are discovering that "quality degree programs are available in the Springfield community through Friday, Sept. 14 the community colleges and SSU as an upper-division 7 p.m./Prairie Stars vs. St. FrancisIKiwanis Field university." 8:15 p.m./Comedian Steven Wright/SSU Auditorium "Of course, current student referral is our best source of new students." Curl said, "and we appreciate their confidence (continued) in SSU." (con1u from page 1) Fest~valmenu Saturday, Sept. 15 9-1 1 a.m./"A Healthy BreaMastM/$2 All events are on campus, unless otherwise noted. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m./Festivai ticket booth Boneless chicken breast sandwich/$l 8 a.m.-6 p.m./First aid station Bratwurstlbeer or winel.75 Beef hot dog/taffy appie/.50 Festival music Chipslice cream/popcorn/apple cider/soda/.25 11 :30 & 2:30/Prairie Chickens Soda in SSU 20th anniversary cup/.50 1230 & 4:30/Cats on Holiday 1:30 & 3:30/Corky Siegel Sunday, Sept. 16 7 p.m./Chicago Symphony Orchestra Festival rovina ~erformers 11 a.m.-4 p.m./Chuckles the Clown Fest book sale to benefit food pantry 11 a.m.-4 p.m./Maglcian Gordon Snow Proceeds from a paperback book sale that will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m./Paddle Ball Champion Randy Brown during the University's 20th anniversary festival will benefit 11 a.m.4 p.m./Juggler extraordinare Bruce Block SSU's food pantry program. The building service staff askali faculty, staff and students Sworts/fitness activities to donate paperback books for the sale. Books can be 8 a.m./20/40-mile bike ride deposited at any of a number of drop box around campus. 8 a.m./Fun run/walk registration People may also call 786-6053 and arrange for their donated 8 a.m./Cholesterol screenings books to be picked up. 10 a.m./Alumni soccer match noon/Volleyball tournament registration Library exhibits commemorate 20th anniversary 1-4 p.m./ParaPiane dispiay The University Archives has assembled two new exhibits 1-5 p.m./SSU Sailing Club display and t-shirt sale to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the 2 p.m./Prairie Stars vs. Harris Stowe University. Part of an ongoing series of exhibits celebrating the 2-4 p.m./Folded paper airplane flying contest University's 20 years of existence, one of the exhibits is 2-4 p.m./Soccer shootout dedicated to the first quarter that SSU was open. The second 3 & 5 p.m./ParaPiane demonstrations exhibit is dedicated to members of the charter faculty, with a section honoring those original faculty miembers who are still Kids activities with the University today. 9 a.m.-2 p.m./Chiidren's fishing derby The exhibits include original photographs, memos and 11 a.m.-5 p.m./Pumpkin painting and sale other historical items documenting the University's opening in noon-2:30 p.m./Art for Kids the fall of 1970. noon-5 p.m./Tricycle and bicycle rodeo The exhibits will be on display 4 the main entrance of 1-2 p.m./Magical chemistry demonstration Brookens Librarythrough September. The library is open from 1-5 p.m./WSSU Tape-A-Tale 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 2:15-3 p.m./Freddy the Firefly a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; and 1 p,m.-9:30 p.m. on Sunday. 2:30-5 p.m./Kids games Reception to honor editors and contributors Com~uterFair A reception to honor the editors and contributors of two 11 a.m.-4 p.m. books recently published by Illinois Issues magazine will be held from 5-630 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the PAC Festival activities restaurant. 11 a.m.-5 p.m./Clayville Folk Arts Guild The reception will honor Jack Van Der Slik, editor of 11 a.m.-5 p.m./SSU 20th anniversary t-shirt sale Almanac of Illinois Politics, and Peg Knoepfle, editor of After 11 a.m.4 p.m./Free hayrack rides Alinsky. Also being honored are the contributing editors of the 11 :30 a.m./K-9 patrol almanac--Marilyn Huff, Jackie Wright. Craig Roberts, noon4 p.m./Crimestoppers/DARE noon-5 p.m./SSU Auditorium display and prize drawings William Dorn, Paul Kleppner, Richard Dahlberg, David Everson and Jill O'Shea. noon-5 D.m./international Students Association nbon-5 p.m./Paperback book sale 1-3 p.m./Arabic & Oriental calligraphy Interclub meeting scheduled 1-5 p.m./Lakeside Bookstore sale Each club and organlzatlon at Sangamon State University 2-4 p.m./Chalk drawing contest is asked to send a representativeto a meeting of the Interclub 8 p.m./Anniversary party/Hilton Hotel Council Board, Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. in E-22. For more Information, call 786-6666.

Sept 13 Thu "After Thompson Round table" - Education 1130 a.m., Public Affairs Center Sept 13 Thu Volleyball team vs. Eureka College 7 p.m., SSU gymnasium Sept 13 Thu Free tailgate party sponsored by the Alumni Association 6 p.m., Kiwanis Field Sept 13 Thu Soccer team vs. SIU-Edwardsville 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Sept 14 Fri Soccer team vs. College of St. Francis 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Sept 14 Fri Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory Sept 14 Fri Steven Wright 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Sept 15 Sat Anniversary Festival 8 a.m.-6 p.m., SSU campus Sept 15 Sat Anniversary Party 8 p.m., Springfield Hilton Sept 15-16 Milton Friedland Doubles Tennis Tournament Sept 16 Sun Chicago Symphony Orchestra 7 p.m., SSU Auditorium Sept 18 Tue Women's tennis team vs. Washington University 4 p.m., SSU tennis courts Sept 19 Wed lnterclub meeting 5 p.m., E-22 Sept 19 Wed Volleyball team vs. Illinois College 7 p.m., SSU gymnasium Sept 19 Wed Soccer team vs. Roosevelt College 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field

*'Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. Since the paper used in the SSU Weekly is recyclable, please place old issues in any on-campus recycling container. SANGAMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD. L 69794-9243 Volume 7, Number 5 Office of University Relations Jean Richards September 20, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-671 6 Editor Long won't seek reappointment Friedland award goes to Benton sangamon State University presidgnt Durward Long Ellen Benton, a senior In the-university's Communication announced Tuesday to the Interdivisional Cabinet and the Program and a television assistant at SCAN-17, is the first media that he had advised the Board of Regents that he will recipient of the Milton D. Friedland Communication not seek reappointment as president when his current annual Scholarship. appointment expires on June 30. 191. The scholarship, given to an undergraduate student Declaring that the time has come for a change, for him interested in pursuinga career in broadcast journalism, honors personally and professionally, Long said In a statement to the Milton Frledland, who sewed as SSU's associate to the Illinois Board of Regents, "The presidency of Sangamon State president for community relations and was general manager has indeed been an adventure. Now that the University is at at WICS-TV for more than 20 years. an all-time high and the path of progress clearly charted for "I feel incredibly honored to be the very first recipient," future development, I am Interested in doing something else Benton said. "I know he wanted to support future generations at the close of the fiscal year.' of broadcasters, and that's exactly what thls is doing." The personal and professional challenges to me over Benton received a $500 check from SSU President my years at SSU have been rigorous ones, and I probably Durward Long at a Sept. 15 reception held at the home of would have accepted other employment during the last few Ruth Friedland. years had I not felt, for my own sense of integrity, that before 'All of us associated with establishing the Friedland doing so, these challenges should be met successfully. I Scholarshipare very pleased at the selection of Ms. Benton as believe that I have accomplished those personal and the first recipient,' Long said. "She exemplifies fully the young professional goals, that I have sewed well under difficult person that Milton consistently encouraged and assisted in conditions for a longer than average term, and that I now many ways.' appropriately begin to look forward to other challenges. Ruth Friedland said, "On behalf of thefamily, I just wanted Therefore, i wish to advise the Board that while I retain tenure to say that we couldn't be more pleased to have Ellen receive as a professor in the University beyond 1991, 1 will be the award. There couldn't be a better choice. We waited a exploring other professional opportunities during the coming long time to have this come true and I want to encourage months and that I will not seek nor accept an annual people to continue to make contributions to the fund so we reappointment as president at the close of my current term on may continue to support students like Ellen." June 30, 1991. After receiving her bachelor's degree next spring, she 'The current year, celebrating the University's 20 years plans to pursue a career in the management or promotions of service, will continue to be a time of achievements which side of radio. will confirm a sound foundation for the future. For the considerable progress we have made and are making at WSSU to expand arts programming Sangamon State I owe a special debt to the Springfield WSSU, public radio station 91.9 FM, has been awarded a community and an excellent and hard-working staff, both of $13,355 grant from the Illinois Arts Council. The money will be viham, more than anyone, undarsta;;d and appreciata the used to Increase the frequency of art news and features accomplishments.' broadcast on WSSU. "Dr. Long has been an outstanding president for We know that WSSU listeners are already interested in Sangamon State University,' said Board of Regents Chancellor the arts,' WSSU General Manager Rob Gordon said. "We are Rod Groves. "He has provided leadership in renewing and grateful for the arts council help which will enable us to strengthening the University in major areas of enrollment, produce more information about local and regional arts and academic accreditation, facilities construction and community provides the means to increase the size of our audience." relations. I believe I speak not only myself, but the Board of The grant will be used to reach areas beyond Springfield Regents in saying that we have been pleased with this and to highlight more unusual art forms such as folk arts, outstanding record of achievement. He will be a hard Gordon said. Rather than create a new program, he explained, president to replace." this approach will bring arts Informationto the "already sizable , Long will be communicating more fully with the campus audience that exists for our highly regarded news and public about his announcement over the next few weeks. affairs programs, especially 'Morning Edition' and 'All Things Considered.'" SECA campaign begins OC~.1 WSSU reports will also be distributed via satellite to all 12 Sangamon State University's goal for this year's State public radio stations in Illinois, resulting in a statewide Employee and Universities Combined Appeal campaign Is audience. $24,000. The campaign runs Oct. 1-12. The eight charitable organizations participating this year are: International Sewice Agencies, Veterans Protective Lakeside Bookstore will begin League, Illinois Women's Funding Federation, Black United returning new textbooks for full Fund of Illinois Inc., Lile City Foundation for Retarded semester classes Sept. 24. Please Children, United Negro College Fund, Combined Health have all your fall semester Appeal and United Ways. Bill of Rights program focuses on censorship Convocom to attract new members The First Admendment and censorshlp In the Convocom, which operates a network of three public entertainment field and in the arts will be the focus of a television stations, Is conducting a phonathon to attract new program at Sangamon State University on Wednesday, Sept. members In the Springfield area. 26. 'Our goal is to recruit 400 new friends of Convocom The first In a series of programs to commemorate the during this phonathon," said Joy Hutchcraft, director of bicentennial of the U.S. Bill of Rights, the program will feature development and public relations. Barbara Dickerman. a presentation by Jane Whicher, a Chicago attorney who Convocom development associate, is coordinating the specializes in First Amendment litigation. phonathon. The presentatlon will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Volunteers from the Sangamon State University staff and Sept. 26, in conference room D of the University's Public faculty, along with other individuals, are calling from the Affairs Center. Hors d'oewres will be served beginning at 6:30 facilities of Casper, Barthdf and Miller during the phonathon p.m. which continues through Thursday, Sept. 27. Whicher's presentation will be preceded by excerpts To make a contribution, send a check, payable to from "Lenny," a film about comedian Lenny Bruce whose Convocorn, to Brookens 460. comedy routines were labeled "obscene' and therefore "illegal." The film will be In shown in its entirety at noon, 2 p.m. Velasco, Long among tournament winners and again 4 p.m. in conference D. SSU President Dumard Long and men's tennis coach The program is sponsored by the Sangamon State Manny Velasco made good on last year's promise "to wait University's President's Office and Center for Legal Studies in untl next year' and finlshed first in the men's 50 and over celebration of U.S. Constitution Week and the bicentennial of divlsion of the 3rd Annual Milton Frledland Double Tennis the Bill of Rights. Tournament. The pair finlshed second last year. Gary Nerone and Rada Tones won the men's A category Illinois College to host workshop on Japan and David Favero and Toby Frevert took first In the men's B Professor Marvin Marcus of the Department of Asian and category. In the men's 35 and over, Gus Morales and Bill Near Eastern Languages and Literatures of Washington Klein were the winners. University will lead a workshop on contemporary Japan on In the women's divlsion, Julie Ruikka and Pat Moler took Saturday. Sept. 22, at lllinois Cdlege In Jacksonville. top honcrs and Msninco Velasco teamed with Blanca Marla Subjects to be covered at the workshop Include Velasco to win the mixed doubles. overviews of Japanese culture, literature and language, as well as current issues and problems facing Japan. Faculty/staff activities The fee for the workshop Is $5 which Includes lunch. MARJ FONZA, affirmative action officer, will participate in Funding for the workshop has been provkled In part by the a panel discusslon, 'Racial Harmony, Here and Now: What Matsushita Foundation. Can I Do?,' at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 20, at Lincoln Anyone with questions and/or planning to participate in Library's Camegle Room. The panel discussion Is sponsored the workshop should contact Professor Richard Fry at 245- by the Race Rdatlons Committee, Springfield Baha'i 3428 or 245-8462, or the lllinois Cdlege switchboard at 245- Community. 3000 by noon, Friday, Sept. 21. KENNETH OLDFIELD, associate professor of public Women Studies Committee plans meetings administration, recently served as co-editor for a special The Women Studies Committee Invites all interested symposium of Publlc Bhdgeting and Financial Management, faculty and students to its program committee meetings. The an internationaljournal published by Marcel Dekker. Oldfield's meetings are held at 10 a.m., Thursdays, in Brookens 492. article, 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar: A Proposal for Judicial This semester, meetlngs have been scheduled for Sept. 20, Reform of the Property Tax,' was among 10 papers included Oct. 4, Oct. 18., Nov. 1, Nw. 15 and Dec. 6 in the svrnwslum. For more information, contact Virginia Davenport at 786-6706. DOH C. SHINN, professor of political studies and public affairs, received a second grant from the Fulbright Scholar PAR survey: Sprlngfleld voters favor Edgar Program for his teaching and research at Seoul National Students in the graduate journalism program, Publlc University for 10 months beginning August, 1991. He also Affairs Reporting, at Sangamon State University conducted a recehred a travel grant from the American Political Science political survey Sept. 8-9 in Springfield and found that GOP Association for hls participation In a special seminar on the gubernatorial candklate Jim Edgar leads Democrat Neil political and economlc dynamlcs of Japan. Hartigan 47 percent to 36 percent, with 17 percent undeckled. The students interviewed 190 persons of voting age as SSU's BUILDING SERVICE STAFF raised $212.25 at its a class exercise. used paperback book sale held during the anniversary festival, In the race for U.S. Senate, incumbent Democrat Paul Sept. 15. The money will be donated to the SSU food pantry Simon outpolled Republican Lynn Martin 58 percent to 24 program. percent, with 18 percent undecided. The results of the survey in the contest for secretary of state produced a dead heat SSU anniversary t-shirts available between Republican George Ryan and Democrat Jerry If you dkln't get a chance to buy an SSU 20th anniversary Cosentlno, with each receiving 34 percent and 32 percent t-shirt at the festival, you stlll have time. undecided. T-shirts are available from the Office of University SSU Professor Bill Miller and Associate Professor Mary Relations, PAC 567. The SSU Alumni Association is selling Bohlen, who assigned the project, emphasized that the survey adult-size t-shirts (XL, L, M and S) for $8. T-shirts for children, was unscientific. in sizes 6-8 and 8-10 are $6. GLndar Sept 21 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Sept 21 Fri Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory Sept 22 Sat Springfield Symphony Orchestra 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Sept 23 Sun Aikido class 6 p.m., E-22 Sept 23 Sun Canadian Brass 7 p.m., SSU Auditorium Sept 26 Wed "Censorship in the Entertainment Field and the Arts' 6:30 p.m., PAC conference room D Sept 27 Thu Volleyball team vs. Greenville College 7 p.m.. SSU gymnasium

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. Since the paper used in the SSU Weekly is recyclable, please place dd issues in any on-campus recycling container. 1SANGAMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, I1 69794-9943 1 Volume 7, Number 6 Office of University Relations Jean Richards September 27, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor Panel to focus on services Forum centers on SSU's future What is the obligation of society to its workers--and to "Innovation and Educational Quality" wiil be the focus of persons unable to work: children, persons with mental SSU 2000, a colloquium on the future of the University, set for illnesses or disabilities, the elderly, etc.? What is the 930 a.m., Friday, Sept. 28, at Sangamon State University's appropriate mix of federal, state and local funding for social Brookens Auditorium. programs? And what share of society's obligations should be Alison Bernstein, associate dean of faculty at Princeton borne by business and non-profit organizations? University and former program officer with the Ford To address some of these questions, Sangamon State Foundation, will be making the presentationwhich is free and University's Institute for Public Affairs will sponsor a round- open to the public. table discussion on human services in illinois on Thursday, A former dean for innovative and experimental studies at Oct. 11. It is the third in the After Thompson Round Table Sangamonstate, Bernsteinearned her doctorateand master's Series. degree In history from Columbia University. She graduated "in the '80s we saw a significant decline In the level of sumriia cum laude with a bachelor's degree in history from federal funding for human services,' according to Harry Vassar Col!ege. Berman, round-table moderator and associate professor of As a program officer at the Ford Foundation, Bernstein Child, Family and Community Services. "This reduction puts was responsible for the development of prograins which increased pressure on the states to make up the difference in focused on access, undergraduate curriculum, community funding, at the same time they are dealing with the colleges, minorities and women's studies. increasingly complex problems of service delivery." She is also a board member and chair-elect of the Panelists include Robert Felner, professor of psychology, American Association for Higher Education and serves as public policy and education, University of Illinois; Kathleen executive editor of Change magazine. Kustra, director, Department of Public Aid; Pamela D. Mitroff, The colloquium, one in a series organized by the faculty director. Health Policy, Illinois State Chamber of Commerce; vislon committee, Is being held as part of the University's20th William Murphy, acting director. Department of Mental Health anniversary celebration. and Developmental Disabilities; Jerome Stermer, president, Voices for Illinois Children; Sen. Judy Baar Topinka, R-North SECA: Opportunity to help people in need Riverside; Paula Wolff, director, Programs and Policy, Office of Starting Monday, Oct. 1, employees at Sangamon State the Governor; and Rep. Anthony Young, D-Chicago. Universitywill have the opportunity to demonstrateconcern for 'This cross section of players in the human services others by giving to the State Employee Combined Appeal. arena will provide a lively critique of past performance as well "This yearthereare eight umbrella organizations, including as recommendations for solving some of the most difficult the United Way,' according to campaign organizer Barbara problems in state government," according to J. Michael Hartman. With so many new giving options, 1 expect many Lennon, executive director of the Institute for Public Affairs. more SSU employees will donate this year. We'd like to go A $50 registration fee ($25 for senior citizens and over the top again.' Last year, SSU collected 103 percent of students) includes lunch and reception. its goal. This year's goal Is $24,000. For reservations and information contact Jackie Wright If employees contribute through payroll deduction, their at 786-6574. glft will be deducted automatically from each paycheck beginning Jan. 1, 1991, and distributed to the designated Contributions needed for food pantry charitable organization(s). The eight 1990 charitable Non-perishablefood items wiil be collected for the SSU organizations are lnternational Service Agencies, Veterans food pantry program from on-campus drop locations on ProtectiveLeague. IllinoisWomen's Funding Federation, Black Monday, Oct. 1. United Fund of Illinois Inc., Little City Foundation for Retarded Approximately 193 pounds of food was donated during Children, United Negro College Fund, Combined Health June, July and August. Cash contributions, mostly from Appeal and the United Way. recycling, totaled $1 18. The food pantry also received $212.25 Pledge cards will be provided to each empioyee. from the fall festival paperback book sale organized by the If you have questions about SECA, contact Hartman at building service staff. Cash contributions to the food pantry 786-6504. program can be made at the bursar's office at any time. Reception set for international students Anniversary t-shirts, bookmarks available The Springfield Commission on International Visitors and SSU 20th anniversary t-shirts are on sale now at the the Sprlngfleid Art Association will hold a reception in honor Office of University Relations, PAC 567. The SSU Alumni of international students on Sunday, Sept. 30. Association is selling adult-size t-shirts (XL, L. M and S) for $8. Mayor Ossie Langfelder will welcome international T-shirts for children, in sizes 6-8 and 8-10, are $6. studentsat Edwards Place. Highlights of the afternoon include Free bookmarks, with SSU's 20th anniversary logo on a program on Abraham Lincoln and a tour of the art gallery. the front and frequently called campus phone numbers listed For more information, contact the Foreign Student on the back, are also available in PAC 567 or at the Advising Office at 786-6678. Auditorium Office. PAC 397. Magazine receives grant LLCC site for Vietnam veteran memorial lllinois Issues, published by Sangamon State University For one week, central lllinois residents will have the and co-sponsored by the University of Illinois, has received a chance to reflect on the Vietnam War--the longest conflict in $64,000grant from the Higher Education Cooperation Act. American military history. From Saturday, Sept. 29, through 'The HECA grant is made possible because of the U of Friday, Oct. 5,the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall will 1's collaboration with SSU for the past 15 years," said J. be on the Lincoln Land Community College campus. Michael Lennon, publisher of the magazine. The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the memorial in The grant provides money to cooperative programs Washington, D.C., lists the names of 58,175 Americans who between universities that have shown an effective use of funds were casualties in Vietnam from 1957 to 1975. for improving the quality of education, providing Important More than 60,000 people are expected to visit the wail information to the community and/or improving academic while it is in Springfield. It will be open 24 hours a day. achievement for minority students. The money will be used for upgrading equipment and Faculty/staff activities paying staff salaries, Lennon said. DAVE EVERSON, professor of political studies, attended the annual meeting of the executive board of the State Politics Rostropovich concert slated for Oct. 7 and Policy Section of the American Political Science The Hope School will present cellist Mstislav Association, which was organized as part of the APSA Rostropovich in concert at Sangamon State University convention held in San Francisco over Labor Day weekend. Auditorium on Sunday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. Widely considered to be the world's greatest living JOY HUTCGCRAFT, Convocom's director of public cellist, he combines an unparalleled technique and fullness of relations and development, and JANET MARSHALL, tone in his spirited interpretations. Auditorium sales coordinator, are participating in the 1990-91 Call 786-6160for ticket information. Greater Springfield Leadership Institute. Sponsored by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Junior Upcoming events to highlight Soviet exhibit League of Springfield, the Institute Is designed to develop Springfield is one of four U.S. cities that will host a book future community leaders. exhibit from the Soviet Unlon on the Soviet experience in World War II. The exhibit will be on display at the Centennial RAMIN MAYSAMI, assistant professor of economics, made Building. Oct. 1-6.A number of events have been planned that an on-campus presentation on the economy of the Soviet will give Sangamon State students and faculty a chance to Union on Sept. 26 as part of the Economic Club seminar meet the guides touring with the exhibit. series. The seminar was entitled, "The Economy of the Soviet On Tuesday, Oct. 2, one of the guides will be a guest in Union: Are There Needs for Change?" Assistant Professor Stephen Schwark's Soviet politics class. The class meets in PAC 38 from 9:50-1130a.m. Faculty or PORTER McNEIL, public information officer, has been students who wish to attend the class, should contact appointed to the Communications Committee for First Night Schwark at 786-6646 in advance of the class. At noon, there Springfield. will be an informal "brown bag' In PAC conference room H/I. All interested students and faculty are welcome. MARY PATTON, faculty assistant at the Learning Center, A brunch for faculty who wish to meet all four of the and JULIE SLACK, continuing education coordinator, have Soviet guides has been planned for 10 a.m.. Saturday, Oct. 6, been notifled thatthe National UniversityContinuing Education in PAC conference room H/I. Brunch reservations, whlch must Associatlon has selected "Expanding Your Horizons Through be made by Tuesday, Oct. 2, can be made by telephonlng Math and Science,' a motivating conference for 7th and 8th Schwark at 786-6646. grade girls, as a regional winner In its 1990 Awards for Excellence Program. Ballots counted for student election Ballots were counted on Sept. 21 for secretary and the ROSAMOND ROBBERT, assistant professor of representativesfor at-large and school positions of the Student gerontology, is one of 450 delegates from across Illinois who Association of Sangamon State University. will participate In the Illinois White House Conference on Laura Grzybek, running unopposed, received 94 votes Aging, set for Oct. 2-4, In Springfield. and was elected secretary. Other election results follow. DOH C. SHINN, professor of pojitical studies, presented - School of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Tarlq Usman, a paper on Value Orientations and Democratic Struggles in 130; Cheryl Ivy, 41. Korea'at the American Political Science Association meetings - School of Business and Management: Debbie Walker. in San Francisco on Sept. 1. Shinn co-authored the paper with two colleagues from Seoul National University. 93;Ayoppa . .. Erinkitola. 68;Joseph Linder. 44. - school of ~ealthand HU~Aservices: Sonia McGee, 112; Anthony Doxy. 16. JACK VAN DER SLIK, director of the lllinois Legislative - School of Public Affairs and Administration: Tonya Studies Center and professor of political studies, and DOH C. Harper, 64; Lerni Erinkitola, 52; Bill Schurernan, 43; Diego SHINN, professor of political studies, presented their paper, Alvarado, 42; and Varee Towners, 34. "Agenda Setting and Innovation In State Politics: Courts, Legislatures, and the Right-to-Die,' at the American Political - Senators-at-large: Daniel Lopez, 85; Diego Alvarado, 78; Bill Schurernan, 69;Varee Towners, 56; Joseph Linder, Science Association meetings in San Francisco on Sept. 1. Van Der Slik also chaired a panel on "Legislative Roles and 52;Joseph Weishaar (write-in candidate), 37;and Al Gombis (write-in candidate), 22. Representation.'

Sept 27 Thu Volleyball team vs. Greenville College 7 p.m.. SSU gymnasium Sept 28 Fri Star Party 8 p.m.. SSU Observatory Sept 29 Sat Volleyball team vs. Judson College 1 p.m., SSU gymnasium Sept 30 Sun Aikido class 6 p.m., E-22 Oct I Mon Volleyball team vs. SIU/Edwardsville 6 p.m., SSU gymnasium Oct 2 Tue Women's tennis team vs. Western lllinois University 3 p.m., SSU tennis courts Oct 5 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Oct 5 Fri Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory

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SSU to host Lincoln colloquium Clayville festival this weekend The Fifth Annual Lincoln Colloquium, In which prominent Demonstrations and sales of folk arts, folk foods, music. scholars will present their Insights concerning Abraham 1850s rural lifeways, children's activities, a Civil War Lincoln, will be held from 11:15 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. encampment, Indian dancers and an old-time fiddle contest 20, at Sangamon State University. will all be a part of the 25th Annual Clayville Fall Folk Arts One of the most significant national events in the field of Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7. Lincoln scholarship, the conference this year will focus on Admissions to the festival, which will be held 10 a.m.-5 "Abraham Lincoln Within the Context of American Culture." p.m.. both days. is $2 for ages 12-65, $1 for ages 6-12 and Speakers include U.S. Rep. Richard J. Durbln (pending over 65 and free for children under 6. Congressional schedule), Harold Holzer, Robert W. The Clayville Rural Life Center Is located on Route 125 Johannsen, Mark E. Neely Jr., William E. Gienapp and Edwin (Jefferson Street), 12 miles west of Springfield. For more C. Bearss. information, call 626-1 132. Holzer is co-editor, with Gov. Mario Cuomo, of Lincoin on Democracy, an anthology of Lincdn's speeches, letters Still time to register for round table and conversations on the subjects of freedom and self- Sangamon State University's Institutefor Public Affairs will government. The collection, published this year In both English sponsor a round-table discussion on human services in Illinois and Polish editions, was requested by the Solidarity Teachers on Thursday, Oct. 11. It Is the third in the After Thompson of Poland. Round Table Series. Johannsen, professor of history at the University of A $50 registration fee ($25 for senior citizens and Illinois, is the author of Stephen A. Douglas, which is regarded students) Includes lunch and reception. as the definitive biography of Uncdn's great rival. For reservations and information, contact Jackie Wright Neely, director of the Lincdn Museum in Fort Wayne, at 786-6574. Ind., co-authored The Insanity File: The Case of Mary Todd Lincoln, and with Holzer, is the coauthor of the newly published The Lincoln Family Album. Future of Earth Day to be discussed Gienapp, professor of hlstory at Haward Unkersity, is "The Pditlcal Future of Earth Day in Illinois: Where Do We currently working on a single-vdume biography of Lincdn and Go From HereTwill be the focus of the Illinois Environmental his second volume of the early history of the Republican Party. Council's 16th Annual Conference, scheduled for Saturday, Bearss, chief historian of the National Park Sewlce, Oct. 20, at Sangamon State University. carried out research leading to the discovery of the long-lost This year's conference, which will be held from 9 a.m.-6 resting place of the Union gunboat Cairo. An authority on the D.m.. will feature llllnolsaubernatoria1candidates. Neil Hartiqan Civil War era, he is the author, coauthor, or editor of 17 books, ind Jim Edgar, their environmental and appears In the PBS documentary on the Civil War. The cost of the conference is $35 (before Wednesday, A registration fee of $17 includes lunch and a booklet Oct. 10; $40 after Oct. 10). A special college and high schod containing the papers presented at the colloquium. student rate of $15 is available if five or more students register Sponsors of the event include the Lincoln Home National together before Oct. 10. If you are Interested in participating, Historic Site, Eastern National Park & Monument Association, contact Renee Robinson, PAC 309, 786-6720, before the Sangamon County Historical Society and the Lincoln Tuesday, Oct. 9. Group of Illinois. For reservations or additional information contact Lincdn All are recipients of SECA generosity Home Historian George L Painter at 4924150. During the State Employee and Universities Combined Appeal, Oct. 1-12, Sangamon State University employees will Council to sponsor Verbal Arts Festival have the opportunity to give to eight organizations. "A celebration-ofthe environment through the arts" is the SSU employees may also donate to the Combined Health , theme for next spring's Verbal Arts Festival and the Humanities Appeal, International Service Agencies, Veterans Protective Council is planning to make the festival one of the best ever. League, llllnols Women's Funding Federation, Black United As part of its sponsorship role, the Humanities Council will Fund of Illinois Inc., Little City Foundation for Retarded plan, raise funds and implement the festival. Children, United Negro College Fund and the United Way. In addition to on-campus events such as speakers, Within those eight umbrella organizations, there are 95 storytellers, a puppet show, a photography contest and films, agencies. "Surely there Is at least one charity every SSU the Verbal Arts Festival will also host a countywide high school employee can feel comfortable supporting,"campaign chair writing contest. Barbara Hartman said. Anyone interested In planning the festival (or In offering Donations can be made through payroll deduction or any original, fun ideas), should contact the council at 786-6778 direct contribution, and designations to specific agencies will or stop by Brookens 375. be honored. Huerta to speak at Mother Jones Dinner Waiting list for Newhart tickets Dolores Huerta, co-founder and international vlce The Office Store Company will present Bob Newhart at the president of the United Farm Workers, will be the featured Sangamon State University Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 12, at guest at the annual Mother Jones Dinner. 530 p.m.. Saturday, 8:15 p.m. Newhart has been a major Las Vegas attraction and Oct. 13, at the Sangamon State University cafeteria. Her has headlined concerts at colleges nationwide, but is best address is entitled "The Wrath of Grapes." known for his starring roles In two successful situation "She's the most important woman in organized labor comedies: "The Bob Newhart Show," which ran from 1972 to - today," said Robert Slpe, professor of labor relations and one 1978 and "Newhart" which began in 1982. of the event organizers. In addition to labor issues, Huerta has Newhart's performance is sold out; however, names are been an activist on behalf of minority and women's issues. being taken for a waiting list should any tickets become The evening will also include a short talk by Jerry Jones. available. Call 786-6160 for ticket information. district 12 president of the Unit6d Mine Workers (UMW), on the centennial of the UMW. In addition, ~ose'-LUISOrozco, Copies of event guides available labor entertainer from Los Angeles, will perform for the A limited number of the October 1990-March1991 edition audience. of the Illinois Calendar of Events Is available from the Office of Admission to the dinner is $15; child care is $5 and SSU University Relations, PAC 569. The booklet, which is published students can receive a discount by attending the program by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community (without dinner) free of charge. For tickets or more Affairs, lists festivals and special events, sporting events, information, contact Sipe at 786-6712. museum exhibitions, historic reenactments, special interest tours and just plain fun things to do for people of all ages. Food pantry provides essential support Carolyn Whitney, of Kumler Neighborhood Ministries, Anniversary t-shirts for sale recently reported how the its food pantry program, with the SSU 20th anniversary t-shirts are on sale now at the Office help of the SSU food pantry program, helped one 'friend in of University Relations, PAC 567. The SSU Alumni Association need." Whitney writes, "A single, young mother came Into the Is selling adult-size t-shirts (XL, L. M and S) for $8. T-shirts for office one morning. She sobbed with anxiety and children, in sizes 6-8 and 8-10. are $6. discouragement. It's the dilemma of working a full-time job for Free bookmarks, with SSU's 20th anniversary logo on the wages that are insufficient to meet minimal needs. She's front and frequently called campus phone numbers listed on seeking an additional part-time job, but the child care problem the back, are also available in PAC 567 or at the Auditorium is overwhelming. And, durlng the pay period, the old car Office, PAC 397. needed repairs. Just one more week and there will be a paycheck--but for now, there's no gas money to get to work, Faculty/staff activities no way to buy an essential medical prescription and there's no RICH SHEREIKIS, professor of English, has written two food. papers based on work he did durlng his sabbatical in the "With a hug, a Kleenex and your support, we spring semester. The first, "Portraits of Artists: William demonstrated concern for her and her son. She was provided Maxwell's Adolescents,' won an honorable mention award at adequate gasoline and her prescription was refilled. Sacks of the annual meeting of the Societyfor the Study of Midwestern groceries were a welcome armload she carried to her car that Literature held at Michigan State University in June. It will be day. Behind her, she left a little of the heavy load that had published in Mid-America sometime within the year. The been her burden.' second paper, "The Breath of Life': William Maxwell's Middle In other food pantry news, John Humphrey wants to West,' will be presented at the annual meeting of the Great thank everyone who contributed books to the building servlce Lakes American Studies Association meeting In Cleveland Oct. staff's used paperback book sale during fall festival. "It was a 12. Maxwell, who was for 40 years, a fiction editor at The New fantastic turnout. We even received books from Ci,Water, Yorker, has written novels, stories, and a memoir which focus Light and Power. it's great knowing that we all worked on his family's life in Lincdn, ill. together to help the food pantry, too.' In addition. versions of an article Shereikls wrote for the Illinois Times last spring on local black activist Mbanna "Sarafina!"tlckets available Kantanko (formerly DeWayne Readus) have appeared in Illinois Times is sponsoring 'Saraflnal,' the Broadway Mother Jones and the Columbia Journalism Review. Features musical dealing with South African high schd students' on Kantanko's work with his unlicensed radio station have rebellion against apartheid, on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 2 and 8:15 appeared on MTV and the Fox Network, both of which have p.m. at the Sangamon State University Auditorium. included Interviews with Shereikis. Conceived, written and directed by Mbongeni Ngema, the Mea to write 'Saraflnal' came In 1984 when Winnie DENNIS STRASSER, assoclate professor of library Mandela spoke with Ngema about doing a show which would instructional services and coordinator of on-line services at celebrate the children of South Africa's townships. Brookens Ubrary, will present two workshops to the staff of A PDQ (pre-show discussion and questions) will be held Lincoln Library on Oct. 16 and 18. The sessions. which will 45 minutes prior to each performance of "Sarafina!' The introduce and demonstrate the capabilities of Dialog discussions, led by Jan Droegkamp, associate professor of lnformatlon Services, a California on-line database vendor, will experiential learning, will be held in the Studio Theatre. assist Lincdn Library in getting its own on-line search service Call 786-6160 for ticket information. started.

Oct 4 Thu Women Studies Program committee meeting 10 a.m.. BRK 492 Oct 5 Fri Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory Oct 5/6 Women's tennis-SSU/LLCC Invitational tba, SSU/LLCC tennis courts Oct 6/7 25th Fall Folk Arts Festival Clayville Rural Life Center Oct 7 Sun Mstisiav Rostropovich 3 p.m.. SSU Auditorium Oct 7 Sun Aikido class 6 p.m., E-22 Oct 11 Thu After Thompson Round Table 11 :30 a.m., Public Affairs Center Oct 12 Fri Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29 Oct 12 Fri Soccer team vs. McKendree College 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Oct 12 Fri Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory Oct 12 Fri Bob Newhart 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium

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SSU plans homecoming Robertson named top employee Sangamon State University students, staff and faculty are Chief Clerk Martha Robertson is Sangamon State invited to welcome the Prairie Stars soccer team back from University's employee of the month for October. eight straight weeks of road trips at the University's "We thought we would have a party and we thought you homecoming, Friday, Oct. 12. should be our honored guest," said Allan Woodson, executive Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with refreshments being assistant tothe president for employee relations. He presented served in the 600 building of East Court. At 6:15 p.m., a the award to Robertson at a reception in the Public Affairs tailgate party will travel from East Court to Kiwanis Field with Center Restaurant Oct. 8. a pep rally outside Kiwanis Field at 6:30 p.m. The Prairie Stars Robertson, a Springfield resident, joined the SSU staff in meet McKendree College at 7 p.m. September 1980 as a clerk stenographer and was promoted Nominationsfor homecoming king and queen are being to chief clerk in 1986. She earned a bachelor's degree in accepted in the Athletic Office, E-22, or in the Student Life Englishfrom SSU in 1983 and hasworked toward her master's Office, E-19, until noon, Friday. degree. Her duties include handling faculty personnel files and Prizes will also be awarded for the best banner and best course evaluations. noise makers at the game, according to Student Regent English Professor Jackie Jackson, on behalf of the James Srnylie, one of the event's organizers. faculty, thanked Robertson for the outstanding job she does. "We've never had a homecoming game before," Smylie Robertson's office on the fifth floor is "a happy place for ail of said. "With the team being on the road for so long, we thought us," Jackson said. this would be a good way to welcome them home and start a "I'm flabbergasted," Robertson said at the reception. "I'm new tradition." tickled out of my socks to see everybody--people here who The event, Smylie said, is being sponsored by the are unaccountably dear to me--just like Sangamon State is." Athletic Office in conjunction with student organizations and As employee of the month, Robertson receives special the student government association. parking privileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to be chosen SSU's employee of the year. Telecourse enrollment at all-time high Employees of the month are nominated by co-workers Sangamon State University has enrolled 148 students in and are chosen by a campus-wide committee consisting of the five courses it offered this semester on the Convocom past employees of the month. public television network. The 29 televised courses scheduled this fall by Convocom's member colleges and universities have Discover SSU's Credit for Prior Learning attracted 610 students. That brings the total enrollment for lnterested in returning to school? lnterested in receiving 1990 to 1,431, the largest number of students to enroll in university credit for your life and work experiences? Find out televised courses on Convocom since the regional educational how Sangamon State University's Credit for Prior Learning consortium began broadcasting courses for credit in 1985. Programwill enable you to receive credit for learning acquired The fall 1990 enrollment also represents a 21.5 percent outside the classroom. increase over the fall 1989 enrollment. Marcla Salner, director of SSU's Credit for Prior Learning Illinois Central College in Peoria has the largest Program, will lead an informational session on the program at enrollment with 234 students in the eight courses it offered. noon, Wednesday, Oct. 17, at SSU's Downtown Center, 219 Western illinois University in Macomb Is second with 190 S. Fourth; and at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Brookens students participating in five courses. Black Hawk College in Library, Room 41 1, on the University's main campus. the Quad Cities enrolled 19 students in its three courses. Sainer will discuss how the CPL Program is particularly Bradley University in Peoria has 10 students In five graduate valuable for people who have extensive backgrounds in a level engineering courses and John Wood Community College professlon, In workshops or seminars, in community service in Quincy has nine students enrolled this semester. and volunteer work, or those with relevant travel experience or Since network operations began In March 1989, 6,912 hobbles. learners have enrolled in courses offered on Convocom. Nancy Riggs, a student in the program, will also be on hand to discuss the program and answer questions. Still time to donate to SECA For more information, call 786-6706. The State Employee and Universities Combined Appeal campaign officially ends Monday, Oct. 15, and campaign chair WSSU fundraiser underway Barbara Hartman urges SSU employees to submit their WSSU, Sangamon State's public radio station, is asking contributions as soon as possible. listeners to call in their pledges in support of public radio Employees may designate funds to 95 different agencies durlng its fall fundraiser, set to run through Saturday, Oct. 13. through the eight umbrella organizations. 'United Way of The station has set a goal of $35,000--it's highest ever-- Sangamon County donations stay locally to help all of us," and will stop the on-air fundraiser before the scheduled Hartman said. "Over 60 percent of these agencies provide deadline if the goal is reached early. SSU students with AST (Applied Study Term) or clinical Various membership levels are available. To make a experience." pledge, call 786-6524. Programs to focus on harassment prevention Salner joins faculty Attention students: The SSU Affirmative Action Office will Marcla Salner, has joined the Sangamon State University present an hour-long educatlonal program on the preventlon faculty thls fall as director of the Individual Option and Credit of sexual harassment at noon, Wednesday, Oct. 17, In PAC for Prior Learning Programs. conference room F and at 530 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, In PAC Salner comes from the San Francisco Bay Area where she conference room A. All students are encouragedto attend. For was professor of psychology and human science with the more information, contact Sandy Glatz at 786-6222. Saybrook Institute. In addition, shedlrectsConsulting Sewices In addition, the Affirmative Action Offlce has scheduled In Education whlch speclallzes In adult learning. training seminars on the preventlon of sexual harassment for She received her undergraduatedegreein interdisciplinary students, staff and faculty students on the following dates. (All social science from San Francisco State University and her seminars will be held in PAC conference room B unless doctorate in higher educatlon from the University of California, otherwise noted: 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22; 10 a.m., Thursday, Berkelev. Her chief academic interests are adult coanitive Oct. 25; 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19; 230 p.m., Wednesday, development; epistemology and methods; women's studies; Nov. 21; 3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4; and 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. and interdisciplinary education. 6 in PAC conference room E. A reception to welcome Salner to SSU will be held at 4 Prevention training seminars for administrators will be p.m., Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Public Affairs Center restaurant. held at 9 a.m., today, Thursday, Oct. 11, in PAC conference Salner will talk briefly about some of the challenges of room H/I. and at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 18, PAC conference Interdisciplinary educatlon and how they can be met. Light room H/I. snacks will be sewed. Students, staff and faculty are all invited to attend. Diversity workshops to be held Sangamon State University will sponsor several on- Model U.N. Club to meet campus workshops focusing on diversity, Wednesday, Oct. SSU's Model United Nations Club will meet at 3:30 p.m., 31 -Friday, Nov. 2. Monday. Oct. 22, In PAC 3E. Students from all majors are The plenary session, "Diversity for Survival," will be held welcome and encouraged to attend. at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, In Brookens Auditorium. The MUN Club will represent Germany at the annual Workshops, slated for Thursday, Nov. 1, and Friday, Midwestern Model United Nations Conference in February in Nov. 2, include "Recruitment and Retention of Mlnority St. Louis. "Thls Is a great opportunity for students to have fun Faculty," "Dealing with Racism on College Campuses." while learning about International policy-making, economics. "Increasing and Maintaining Diversity," "Recruitment and security, etc.,' according to Anna Janes, club president. Retention of Students," 'The African American," "Black Men Those unable to attend or are interested in more and Women In Higher Education" and "Diversity In Higher lnformatlon about the model U.N. should contact Stephen Education: Facing the Challenges of the 21st Century." Times Schwark, assistant professor of political studies, PAC 354. and places will be announced later. 786-6646. The workshops will be lead by William B. Harvey, associate professor, Department of Educational Leadership Anniversary t-shirts for sale and Program Evaluation at North Carolina State Unfversity; SSU 20th anniversary t-shirts are on sale now at the Office and Patricia Reid-Bookhart, professor of social work at of University Relations. PAC 567. The SSU Alumni Association Stockton State College. Is selling adult-size t-shirts (XL, L, M and S) for $8. T-shirts for Workshops will be free and students, staff and faculty children, In sizes 6-8 and 8-10, are $6. are encouraged to attend. Free bookmarks, with SSU's 20th anniversary logo on the For more Information, contact Beverly Hicks at 786- front and frequently called campus phone numbers listed on 6523. the back, are also available in PAC 567 or at the Auditorium Office, PAC 397. Alchemist Review opens submissions The Alchemist Review, SSU's annual collection of Faculty/staff activities student writing, is now accepting submissions for the 1990-91 MARY BOHLEN, associate professor of communication issue which will be published in April during the Verbal Arts and public affairs reporting, recently reviewed a new public Festival. affairs reporting textbook for St. Martin's Press in New York. Submissions may be left In the drop box outside of The textbook, The People's News, Is due out next year. Brookens 367. Maximum length Is 15 pages, double-spaced. All forms and subject matter considered. Students and alumni FRANK KOPECKY, professor of legal studies, has been are eligible. Students should identify submisslons with a soclal invited to participate in a national forum on the Bill of Rights. security number only. Alumni should include name and phone The forum, sponsored by the Jefferson Foundation, is being number.Staff members are also being sought. Contact Susan held Oct. 19-21 In Washington, D.C. There Is a possibility that Schoering, Brookens 367 or 375, or Mikel Weisser at 528- a similar forum will be conducted in Springfield as part of the 8874. University's Spring 1991 lntersesslon on the Bill of Rights.

Oct I1 Thu After Thompson Round Table 1130 a.m., Public Affairs Center Oct 11 Thu "OPEC and how the crisis effects oil pricesn-AdilMouhammed noon. Lincoln Library Oct 12 Fri Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29 Oct 12 Fri Homecoming party 5 p.m., East Court, 600 building Oct 12 Fri Homecoming tailgate 6:15 p.m., from East Court to Kiwanis Field . Oct 12 Fri Homecomlng pep rally 630 p.m., outside Khvanis Field Oct 12 Fri Homecoming--Soccer team vs. McKendree College 7 p.m., Khvanis Field Oct 12 Fri Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory Oct 12 Fri Bob Newhart 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Oct 13 Sat Mother Jones Dinner 530 p.m., SSU cafeteria Oct 13 Sat Springfield Symphony Orchestra 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Oct 14 Sun Aikido class 6 p.m., E-22 Oct 15 Mon Spring textbook orders due at Lakeside Bookstore Oct 15 Mon Volleyball team vs. MacMurray College 7 p.m., SSU gymnasium Oct 17 Wed Volleyball team vs. St. Francis College 7 p.m., SSU gymnasium

Park dedication Oct. 25 SSU joins Red Ribbon campaign Sangamon State University and Mrs. Kathryn G. Panon To promote an environment free of drug and alcohol cordially invite all faculty, staff and students to anend the abuse, Sangamon State University will participate in the Red dedication ceremony of the Fred J. Patton Park at noon, Ribbon Campaign. Oct. 20-28, said Lynne Price, nurse Thursday, Oct. 25, at the park, just north of Brookens Library. director of Health Services at Sangamon State. The recently completed park consists of three hexagon- "It Is a county-wide campaign to enlist everyone's help in shaped plazas with landscaping, flowers, lighting and park supporting and presentinga commitment to prevent drug and benches. The memorial stone Is in remembrance of the late alcohd abuse In our community," Price said. Fred J. Patton, a local benefactor of Sangamon State, and Red ribbons will be given to those who are promoting a denotes a substantial endowed scholarship for SSU students. community free of substance abuse and to those who pledge Patton was interested in Sangamon State from the day to remain alcohd and drug free for a specific period of time, it was announced that the University would be located in whether it be one hour or one year, Price said. Springfield. According to Kathryn Patton, he was ecstatic with October 14-20, the week before the campaign begins, is the prospect of a senior institution of higher learning In the National Colleqiate Alcohol Awareness Week. Durina this Springfield. week the ~nheuserBusch Company is sponsoring a poster "Every Sunday, we drove out and looked at the location contest In which the winner receives a $20,000 scholarship. (of the future university)," she said. 'We watched the progress Price said the contest is looking mostly for good ideas from cornfield to buildings. He was so proud of it. He often concerningsubstanceabuse and not necessarily artistic talent. said, 'What an opportunity for the young people living here." Entry forms can be picked up at Health Services or Cox In addition to donating money for scholarships, the House. Pattons wanted to contribute something that would beauttfy Sports events during the Red Ribbon campaign include a the campus. Kathryn Patton said that originally they had 7 p.m. soccer aame on Saturdav. Oct. 20, at Kiwanis Field and planned to have the park built after they both had died. But a'6:30 p.m. ~olleyballgame on Monday, Oct. 22, at the she changed her mind. "I wanted to see it and to know that it gymnasium. A soccer game has also been scheduled for 7 was going to be built as Mr. Patton wanted it. He had p.m., Monday, Oct. 22. approved all the plans and I thought. 'Why wait until I am Ginia Crane, a certified drug counselor, will lecture on gone?'" 'Family Aspectsof Chemical Dependency" from 5:30-9:Oo p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24, in conference room F of the Public Affairs Center. Students to present program on Africa The public Is invited to all events. "Africa: Cradle of Humanity, Cradle of Civilization" Is the focus of a week-long series of events at Sangamon State University, Oct. 22-26. Events to focus on carbon dioxide diet SSU's African-American Student Organization and the Springfield citlzens wlll be asked to go on a carbon International Student Association co-sponsors the program dioxide 'diet' as Sangamon State University joins colleges which features griot Ashra Kwesi, an expert on ancient African across the country in a week of education and action, Oct. 21 - history and religion. 28. All events are free, open to the public and sponsored by According to Kwesl, a griot is a story teller "who keeps SSU's Environmental Studles and Energy Studies programs the truth of his people's history alive.' Kwesl has traveled and and the Students Allied for a Greener Earth. studied extensively In Egypt, Ethiopia, the Sudan and Kenya. The week wlll kick off with the "No Electric Hootenanny," Kwesi's lecture and slide presentation, which is free and 830 p.m.-1230 a.m. at Bruce's Tavern. Acoustical musicians open to the public, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 6:45 will demonstrate a carbon dioxide diet by not using electricity p.m. in Brookens Auditorium. to perform. As part of "Africa: Cradle of Humanity, Cradle of Alex Casella, acting dean of the School of Public Affairs Civilization." exhibits and displays wlll be housed in the and Administration, will present "U.S. Energy Policy Revisited" ' cafeteria from Oct. 22-26. Throughout the week, videotapes at 6 p.m., Monday. Oct. 22. Public Affairs Center, conference focusing on Africa will be shown contlnuously In conference room A. Casella will look at the Carter administration and trace room C of the Public Affairs Center. the evolution of energy policy since then. 'This will be a major cultural event in the community," "The Greenhouse Effect and Available Energy Alternatives" according to Boubacar N'Diaye, one of the event's will be discussed at a brown bag lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., organizers. "We feel that this program will generate a better Tuesday, Oct. 23, in PAC, conference room A. understanding of Africa and break some of the stereotypes World Rainforest Week will also be observed with the film. that people hold." "Banking on Disaster," detailing the involvement of banking For more information, contact Anthony R. Patrick, lnstitutlons in the destruction of rainforests. The free movie will SSU's African-American Student Organization, at 786-6333 or be shown at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, in E-22. 529-5647. (continuedon reverse) (cont'd from front) Ail invited to diversity workshops Christine Riddiough, Union of Concerned Scientists field Sangamon State University will sponsor several on- worker, will present "Health Effects of Global Warming" at 7 campus workshops focusing on diversity, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24 In PAC, conference room D. These workshops are an important component of our The week wraps up with a video teleconference, "Coal: continuing efforts to address the need for diversification and The Challenge of Abundance.' Thls PBS satellite hook-up will emphasize its importance in Improving educational quality and allow individuals locally to listen to and Interact with energy human rights." said University President Durward Long. experts, corporation representatives and envlronmentailsts on The plenary session, "Diversity for Survival," wiil be held at the future of coal. 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, in Brookens Auditorium. Times During the week, displays, information and vkleos will be and places of other workshops will be announced later. located in the PAC concourse, near the cafeteria. Carbon Students, staff and faculty are Invited to attend all sessions. dioxide diet card tally sheets will also be available. For more Information, contact Beverly Hicks at 786-6523.

Project leads to national conference "Sarafina!"this Saturday "I didn't have one absentee during the entire semester," "Sarafina!," the Broadway musical focusing on South said Tom Hughes, assistant professor of Social Justice African high school students' rebellion against apartheid, will Professions. "That's absolutely mind-boggling. Thls was a grace the stage of the SSU Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 20. tremendous class effort." at 2 and 8:15 p.m. Tickets are still available. Hughes was speaking about his summer class, Call 786-6160 for ticket information. "Programmingfor Growth," which developed and implemented programs to help teenagers in the Sangamon County Juvenile SSU close to reaching SECA goal Detention Center. The students' experience during the summer With several faculty and administrative units yet to be led them to the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association's counted at press time, 80 percent of Sangamon State Annual Conference Oct. 3-5 in Chicago where they presented University's 1990 State Employee and Universities Combined their paper, "Juvenile Detention: Programming for Growth.' Appeal goal has been reached, according to campaign chair Undergraduate students Tony Doxy. Kay Engel, Tim Barbara Hartman. This year's goal is $24,000. Gobble. Steve Klos and Garry Shelton attended the Since there Is still time to make contributions, employees conference. Graduate students Jill Goldhammer and Terri are urged to send donations directly to Hartman. BRK-346. McShane contributed. As part of the course, students spent about six hours a Mock trial team organizing week at the detention center Implementing programs which The Legal Studies' Mock Trlal Team is organizing to focused on three areas: recreation lncludlng games that compete In the American Mock Trlal Association's National emphasize teamwork, life skills such as job interviewing and lntercolieglate MockTrial Tournament. The tournament wiil be education. held at Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, on "We were all apprehensive about direct service, but . Feb. 16-17. when we got into the detention center and began interacting The team's first meetings will be held at noon and 5:30 with the juveniles, we found they were no different than our p.m.. Wednesday. Oct. 31, In PAC 4C. own children or other juveniles we had worked with before,' Only undergradwtesare allowed to compete on the team. Engel said. Undergraduates from any program who are interested in "Overall, 1 would never have thought anything like that competing must attend one of these meetings. could happen--to go from a classroom to a national This year's case Is Shores v. Chrion College. The case conference," Gobble said. "People at the conference were involves publlcatlon of a serles of articles by a college really surprised (at the Involvement of students) and it was a newspaper claiming that a college gymnast has AIDS. This tremendous opportunity for students." year's team coaches are Frank Kopecky, professor of legal Engel, who presented the paper, echoed those studies and public affairs, and William Jordan, assistant sentiments. "I am in my last semester at SSU and have never professor of legal studies. had another ciass that got me involved In the way this one For more Information, call the coaches or William did. This is a ciass I will never forget." Tregoning at 786-6535. Huahes is eauaiiv enthusiastic about the class effort. "What's f;n about 'thiiwhde process Is that this was the students' project--not mine. They created and Implemented Pool, table tennis tournament to begin their own programs,' he said. This was an extraordinary If anyone on campus feels he or she is a budding student performance and a model example of Mending theory Minnesota Fats at billiards or an 0wen ~uggat ping pong, and practice." sign up today for the annual Athletic Office Pool and Table Hughes hopes to have the students' paper published in Tennis which begins Oct. 22. the Journal of Juvenile Justice and Detention Services. Trophies and shirts will be awarded to the victors. For more information, call Oscar Lambdin at 786-6674. GL& Oct 18 Thu Women Studies Program Committee meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 492 Oct 18 Thu The Geopolitics of Oil"-William Warren noon, Lincoln Library Oct 19 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 333 Oct 19 Frl Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory Oct 19 Fri NAlA District 20 Women's Tennis Championships tba. Washington Park Oct 20 Sat Illinois Environmental Council's 16th Annual Conference 9 a.m., Public Affairs Center Oct 20 Sat Fifth Annual Lincdn Colloquium 11:15 a.m., Public Affairs Center Oct 20 Sat "Sarafina!" 2 8 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Oct 20 Sat Soccer team vs. Rockhurst Cdiege 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Oct 21 Sun Aikido class 6 p.m., E-22 Oct 22 Mon Sexual harassment prevention workshop 3 p.m., PAC conference room B Oct 22 Mon Model United Nations Club meeting 330 p.m., PAC 3E Oct 22 Mon Volleyball team vs. St. Xavier College 630 p.m.. SSU gymnasium Oct 22 Mon Soccer team vs. National College of Education 7 p.m., Kiwanis Field Oct 24 Wed ISA food sale noon, PAC concourse, near cafeteria Oct 24 Wed Deadline for Who's Who nomlnatlons E-16 Oct 25 Thu Sexual harassment prevention workshop 10 a.m., PAC conference room B

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly Is published every Thursday. Since the paper used in the SSU Weekly is recyclable, please place old issues in any on-campus recycling container. SRNGAMONSTATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, 11 69794-9243 1 Volume 7, Number 10 Office of University Relatlons Jean Richards October 25, 1990 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-6716 Ed~tor Four named BOR scholars Board ok's reorganization Four Sangamon State University students--Nancy Jo The Board of Regents approved the establishment of four Antonacci, Linda Follis, Jeff Stewart and Anne Webb--were divisions within the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at its honored as this year's Board of Regents Scholars during the Oct. 18 meeting on the Sangamon State University campus. board's Oct. 18 meeting at Sangamon State. The four new divisions are: natural sciences (biology and Chancellor Rod Groves noted that this program is chemistry), mathematics (mathematical science and computer unique in lllinois higher education. "Wih this program, the science), humanities (English, history and philosophy) and Board of Regents has made a statement that our students are communication (public affairs reporting, communication and important to us, and we take pride in the fact that we have visual arts). Other programs in the school are not affected by some of the best in the state," he said. the reorganization. Antonacci is a junior in psychology at Sangamon State According to University President Duward Long, the and previously attended Lincoln Land Community College. divisions will allow greater accountability in curriculum Follis, a senior in nursing at Sangamon State, Is a 1975 development, course schedule development, student graduate of Memorial Medical Center School of Nursing and recruitment, program planning and review, and fiscal planning attended Lincoln Land Community College. and administration. Each division will have a coordinator, but Stewart, an undergraduate in political studies, attended coordinatorswill not be responsiblefor faculty evaluations and Black Hawk College in Moline. the program committees will continue to initiate curricular and Webb is a junior working on her bachelor's degree in scheduling recommendations. mathematics at Sangamon State. She previously attended In recommending approval for the reorganization, the Millikin University and Richland Community College where she Chancellor's Office stated that the new structure is "efficient received an associate's degree in mathematics. because it encourages stronger faculty ties between related Each student received $400 and a certificate in programsand allowsfor better allocation of programmatic and recognition of his or her high academic achievement and administrative tasks." other campus accomplishments. Since 1985, the BOR has similarly honored four students at each of the regency FY 92 capital projects prioritized schools. The Board of Regents recently approved a fiscal year 1992 In addition to the scholars awards program, the Regency capital projects priority lists that Includesnearly $3.8 million for Universities offer a variety of other financial assistance to Sangamon State. students. The list of SSU items Includes: - $3.1 million for campus projects including handicapped Center chooses new projects manager and access Improvements. Other projects include the The Illinois Legislative Studies Center at Sangamon State replacement of HVAC (heating,ventilation and cooling) rooftop University has chosen Steven D. Henriksen as its new units used In temporary buildings, removal of asbestos projects manager and assistant to the director, effective Oct. materials from the boiler rooms of the Public Affairs Center 22. and Brookens Library and from a storage room located in Henriksen received his master's degree in political bulldlng K and remodeling in the Public Affairs Center and studies from Sangamon State in 1988 and his bachelor's Brookens Library. The remodeling projects include improving degree from Illinois State University in 1982. faculty offices on the fourth floor of Brookens, completing "He has a unique combination of both experience with construction of the Studio Theatre, expanding the main PAC the Legislature and other aspects of state government lobby to relievecongestionduring auditorium events, replacing combined with academic training," sald Kent Redfield, the carpet in the main lobby and Atrium Lounge, and associate director of the center and associate professor of provlding floor covering in the PAC concourse area. political studies. "He is also a former legislative staff intern and - $247,000 site improvements including construction of a is, therefore, knowledgeable about one of the major programs north access road which will provide a new entrance on the of the center." north side of the campus; construction of a glass-enclosed , Henriksen'smost recent experience includesworking for walkway along the north exterior of the PAC for pedestrians the Education Commission of the States in Denver where he using parking lot D; installation of an underground irrigation was a state relations liaison. He also has worked for the lllinois system for the central part of campus; and grading and Attorney General's office as a legislative liaison, the State landscaping of the south quadrant of campus to provide a Board of Education as a planning and policy analyst and in natural wind barrier. the lllinois State Senate as a legislative analyst. - $469,000 to complete construction of the inner ring road Henriksen's position involves aiding the director and The list of projects will now be sent to the Illinois Board of faculty in the administration of the center, which includes Higher Education and will be used, together with priority lists teaching, writing and planning public affairs conferences and submitted by other higher education systems, to create a intern programs. Budgeting, preparing and administeringgrant statewide priority list. The IBHE will then recommend its list for proposals and programs are other duties associated with the funding to the governor and the General Assembly. administration of the center. Workshop schedule announced Personnel Services to sporisor benefits fair On-campus diversity workshops will be led by William SSU employees are invited to attend a benefits fair. Harvey, associate professor. Department of Educatlonal Wednesday. Oct. 31, in the Pubiic Affairs Center, conference Leadership and Program Evaluatlon at North Carollna State room F. Two sessions, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., will be held. University, and Patricia Reid-Bookhart, professor of soclal The program, sponsored by Personnel Services, will focus work at Stockton State College. on the Board of Regents Tax Deferred Compensation The plenary session, "Diversity for Survival," Is set for 5 Program. A representative from each of the six approved . p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, In Brookens Auditorium. A companies will be available to personally talk to employees complete workshop schedule follows. All workshops will be who are Interested in investing. held in PAC conference room G. -"Black Men and Women In Higher Education' will be Business writing workshop scheduled held from 9-10:15 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 1. "Successful Business Writing." a practical one-day -"Recruitment and Retention of Minority Students' will be workshop to help you write better letters, reports and memos. held 10:30-11:45 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 1. will be held Tuesday, Oct. 30, and Thursday, Nov. 1, at -"The African American," which focuses on the African Sangamon State University. studies curriculum at SSU, will be held from 1:45-3 p.m., A $95 registration fee includes workshop materials, lunch, Thursday, Nov. 1. refreshment breaksand parking. For more information,contact -"Dealing with Racism on College Campuses," which SSU's Office of Continuing Education at 786-6073. focuses on collegiality across races, non-intentional racism and relating to students of color In a predominately white Patronage debated in PAR class university, will be held from 3:15-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 1. "Is the patronage system good for state government"was -"increasing and Maintaining Diversity" will be held from the subject of a debate before SSU's Public Affairs Reporting 10:30-11:45 a.m., Friday, Nov. 2. students on Oct. 17. Director Bill Miller arranged for -"Recruitment and Retention of Minority Faculty" will be spokespersons with opposing views to debate the issue after held from 1:30-2:45 p.m, Friday, Nov. 2. which the students wrote news stories. -"Diversity in Higher Education: Facing the Challenges of Bill Ghesquiere, chief legal counsel to Gov. James R. the 21st Century" will wrap up the sessions from 3430 p.m., Thompson, argued the positive side while attorney Mary Lee Friday, Nov. 2. Leahy, legal counsel who took the Rutan job discrimination University President Durward Long said, "These case to the U.S. Supreme Court, took the opposite side. workshops are an important component of our continuing efforts to address the need for diversification and emphasize Faculty/staff activities its importance in improving educational quality and human STUART ANDERSON, professor emeritus, has beenasked rights." by the Illinois Association of School Administratorsto serve on Students, staff and faculty are invited to attend ail its selection committee for the 1991 illinois Superintendent of sessions. For more information, call Beverly Hicks at 786- the Year. 6523. HOMER BUTLER, dean of student services, will be one of SSU gains state library privileges the speakers at a program, "Universal Peace Through Human A agreement has been arranged Rights," at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, at 2626 S. Pasfield. The between the Illinois State Library and SSU's Brookens Library sprlngfleld ~~~~~i~~~~~~~~~issponsoringthe programwhich which permits SSU faculty, staff and students to borrow is one of a series on this issue. materials directlv from the state librarv with valid SSU identification. JERRY CURL, director of admissions and records, was a The state library has just joined same library flnalist for this year's Outstanding Boss of the Year Award in system which Sangam0n shares with 38 other the upper management category sponsored by the Greater libraries in Illinois. Within six to eight months, patrons of sprlngfleld chamber of commerce, Brookens Library will be able to search the state library's electronic catalog from terminals In Brookens Library. RAMIN C. MAYSAMi, assistant professor of economics, made an off-campus presentation on the Middle East crisis on SSU tennis players head to nationals Oct. 18 to the Central Illinois Credit Association. The seminar Sangamon State University's women's tennis team set was entitled, "The Political Economy of the Middle East: What a new district record on Oct. 19 winning the NAlA District 20 have we learned so far?" tennis championship for the third consecutive year. The Prairie Stars will send four singles players and two JEAN RICHARDS, editorial writer In University Relations. doubles teams to the NAlA national championship. Tracey attended a seminar, "Designing Promotional Materials to Payne, Krls Eichelberger, Angle Glacominl, Jill Urban and Attract Adult Students," Oct. 22-23 in St. Louis. The seminar the doubles teams of Payne/Betsy Diamond and was sponsored by the College Board's Office of Adult Eichelberger/Giacomini will represent SSU at the natlonal Learning Se~ices. finals which will be held next May in Kansas City, Kan...... GknA,.

Oct 25 Thu Sexual harassment prevention workshop 10 a.m., PAC conference room B Oct 25 Thu Patton Park dedication noon, Patton Park (north of Brookens) Oct 25 Thu Stecher & Horowitz 8 p.m., SSU Auditorium Oct 26 Fri Star Party-last one of the season 8 p.m., SSU observatory Oct 27 Sat Halloween at Clayville 2-4 p.m.. Clayville Rural Life Center Oct 28 Sun Scavenger Hunt 3 p.m. Cox House Oct 28 Sun Wiener Roast 530 p.m., Cox House lawn Oct 28 Sun Aikido class 6 p.m., E-22 Oct 31 Wed Mock Trial Team meetings noon & 5:30 p.m., PAC 4C Oct 31 Wed "Diversity for Survival" 5 p.m.. Brookens Auditorium Oct 31 Wed Halloween costume party 9 p.m., Building D/E game room Nov 1 Thu Womens Studies Program Committee meeting 10 a.m., Brookens 492 Nov 1 Thu Reception to welcome Marcia Salner 4 p.m., PAC restaurant

**Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. Since the paper used in the SSU Weekly is recyclable, please place old issues in any on-campus recycling container. SRNGRMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, I1 62794-9243. Volume 7, Number 11 Offlce of University Relations Jean Richards November 1, 1990 PAC 567 (21 7) 7866716 Editor Patronage to be debated SSU teacher working for U.N. Attorneys Maryiee Leahy of Springfield and Jeffrey Jeanne-Marie Col, associate professor of public Colman of Chicago will square off in a debate over political administration, is an unusually busy woman this semester. patronage and the First Amendment at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. She's teaching, of course, but she's having to fly from New 8, in Sangamon State University's Brookens Auditorium. York to Springfield to do it. The event, which is free and open to the public, Is the For the next year, Col is an international civil servant. first in a series of University programs to commemorate the sewing as a special technical adviser to the United Nations 200th anniversary of the Bill of Rights in 1991. Secretariat. As a public administration specialist. Col is part of The program will begin with a formal debate between the Development Administration Division, United Nations Leahy and Colman. The audience will then have the Department of Technical Co-operation for Development. "We opportunity to ask questions and vote on which slde Is more market our public administration expertise to developing persuasive. countries under the auspices of the U.N.," Col explained. Leahy and Colman were attorneys In the case of Rutan The divislon has more than 40 years experience in helping v. Republican Parry of Illinois argued before the United States developing countries cope with the administrativeproblems of Supreme Court last year. in that case, a group of state natlon building and provides technical assistance, on request. employees challenged the practices of hiring, promoting, In public administration and finance. transferring and laying off workers based on their political in particular, Col, who is headquartered in New York, is party affiliation. The Supreme Court ruled that such practlces focusing on administrative reforms in Hungary, Poland and constitute a violation of constitutional rights and can be Bulgaria. Cd saM she is working with these countries at the challenged in the courts. request of their governments. "The changes in Eastern Europe 'The issue of patronage is clearly one of the most havetakenourattention. These governments are experiencing troubling questions in the state capital," said Lany Golden, dramatic changes and they have asked for our help to evolve debate coordinator and associate professor of legal studies with those changes," Col said. "This is an exciting time to be and political studies. "The Rutan decision is relevant to the working in Eastern Europe," Col said. 'They are moving from lives of all state workers in this city." a centralized to a decentralized, client-oriented system. I'm In that decision, Justice Brennan, speaking for a majority fortunate that I can be a part of it." of the Court, said. "The First Amendment prevents the Part of her job is to look at the structure of the government, except in the most compelling circumstances, government in these countries and determine how to from wielding its power to interfere with its employees' reorganize it to make it more efficient. A second component freedom to believe and associate, or to not believe and not of her job is to examine and assess the behavior and skills of associate...( S)uch decisions are Irreconcllable with the the current management and, through training, assist officials Constitution." in becoming more "entrepreneurial and client-oriented."She is On the other hand, Justice Scalia, speaking for the also developing policy and programs for women's dissenters in the case, stated, "Patronage was, without any advancement in decision-making. "We'll be changing some thought that it could be unconstitutional, a basis for policies so that women in these countries won't be blocked by government employment from the earliest days of the Republic glass ceilings." until Elrod--and has continued unabated since... There was In Col is also breaking a glass ceiling of her own. "It's the my view no basis for holding that patronage-baseddismissals first time a woman has held this position and i believe it is the violated the First Amendment--much less for holding, as the first time that an American has held this position," Col said. Court does today, that even patronage hiring does so.' "Usually the advisers are senior executives or former civil A debate on the constitutionality of the state's death service heads of developing countries. This time the division penalty will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28. was seeklng a different kind of expertise." This Is not Cot's first experience with International public WSSU hires new development director administration. In addition to being a consultant for the U.N. Monte Perschon has joined the staff of public radio for more than 10 years, she has been Involved with numerous , station WSSU as development director, effective Oct. 22. projects, seminars and studies on a consultant basis in the As development director, Perschon's primary emphasis U.S.. Africa and Asia. Her prior experience also includes a will be on developing corporate funding for WSSU. He will also four-year stint at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, be in charge of organizing the station's membership drives as where she conducted teachlng and research in development well as writing the listeners' guide. administration, public policy development and research For the last three and a half years, Perschon was methods. development director at Western Colorado Public Radio in Although the position with the U.N. does make for a more Grand Junction, Coio. He has a bachelor's degree In English hectic schedule than usual, Col said she couldn't pass it up from the University of Utah. and she didn't want to give up teaching either. "Sangamon "I'll miss the mountains, of course," Perschon sald. "But State has been very good to me in the past nine years and I it's wonderful to be working in a larger market with such a didn't want to leave my students. Since the students expect strong and professional staff." me, need me, to have class, that's where i am." SSU begins nursing honor society What's new in campus computer software? One hundred and seven Sangarnon State University Glad you asked. SSU's own Bill Rogers will inform faculty students, alumni and community nursing leaders were and staff about the latest personal computer software available inducted into the University's nursing honor society during a from Computer services in two informational sessions ceremony held Oct. 25 at Brookens Auditorium. This was the scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the first induction ceremony for the society. Public Affalrs Center, conference room E. 'The purposes of our chapter Is to recognize superior He'll review about 15 different packages, including achievement. to recognize the development of leadership programsavailable forword processing, spreadsheet analysis, qualities, to foster higher professional standards, to encourage database management and statistics. Sample packages to be creative work and to strengthen commitment to the Meals and featured Include WordPerfect, DrawPerfect. Quatro Pro, Reflex, purposes of the profession," according to Margie Williams, SPSS/PC and PC/Solve. associate professor of nursing and a member of the steering To reservea space, call Continuing Education at 786-6073 committee that organized the society. 'Our intent is to by Monday, Nov. 5. eventually become a chapter of the international nursing honor society Sigma Theta Tau," she sald. House tour helps fund SSU scholarships Other members of the steering committee included SSU The Sprlngfleld branch of the American Association of nursing faculty members Sandra Hudgins-Brewer, Alice UniversityWomen will host its 24th annual holiday house tour, Williams and Joan Ortrnan who Is now on the faculty at "Herald the HolMays," Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2. Lincoln Land Community College. Students Karen Dunharn, Proceeds from the tour heio fund national and local Kathy Lee and Sharon Oehmke and community nursing schdarshlps and fellowships incl;dlng four annual grants to leaders Shirlee Davldson and Elizabeth Denniss also sewed on Sanaamon State students. The 1990 recipients of the AAUW the steering committee. Mary Muicahy, acting dean of the gra~isatSSU were Nancy McCann, ~ebeccaMeyers, Eloise School of Health and Human Services, was also instrumental Johnson and Rebecca Stokes. in starting the honor society, Williams said. The three homes on this year's tour are the Davis home, Williams said an induction ceremony will be held every 1404 Wocds Farm Lane; the Kjellander home, 405 Clipper year. "Because this was our first, it will be the largest. I guess Road; and the Wienborn home, 816 Coventry Point. that we'll induct about 20-30 people every year," she said. To The Candlelight Preview will be 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1. become a member of the society, students must maintain a Tickets are $15 and Include dessert. Tickets for the Sunday 3.0 grade point average and be in the top 35 percent of their tour, held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., are $5 in advance and may be class. purchased at Food Fantasies, 1512 West Wabash, and at Enchantments, One Northwest Old Capitol Plaza. Tickets, $6 Abbey tours U.S. for first time in 55 years the day of the show, will be available at any of the homes. Ireland's historical national theater, The Abbey, will perform The Playboy of the Western World' at Sangamon Get ready for On My Own Time competition State University Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 8:15 p.m. It's not too early for SSU employees to start preparing The Abbey, founded In 1899 by Wllliarn Butler Yeats and entries for next spring's sixth annual city-wide On My Own others, has nurtured many of the theater's finest playwrights. Time arts competition, according to competition organizer As a result, The Abbey is considered to have some of the Polly Myem.The competition is open to all SSU employees. highest standards of writing and acting in the world. This is the Last year SSU employees won a 'best of show and a "first first U.S. tour for the company in 55 years. place." 'The Playboy of the Western World' describes how a For additional information, contact Myers at 786-6716. young man learns what it means to be a romantic hero. In this context, "Playboy" means an athlete and 'Western World" is Alchemist deadline nears the Atlantic side of Ireland. The playboy in question is a Thedeadline for TheAlchemistReview, Sangamon State's tattered boy who arrives at a coastal village boasting of his annual journal of student writing, is rapidly approaching. one great feat in life--killing his father. The story goes on to Students and alumni must submlt their work for the 1990-91 include adventure, romance, humor and lyrical prose. issue by Monday, Nov. 26. For further details, read the A pre-show discussion and question sesslon will be held instructions near the drop box at BRK 367 or call Susan 45 minutes prior to the performance of 'The Playboy of the Schroering at 7868778 or Mlkei Weisser at 528-8874. Western World.'The dlscusslon, led by SSU English Professor Norm Hinton, will last 30 minutes. he dlscusskn will be held Faculty/staff activities in the Studio Theatre on the lower level of the Public Affalrs JEANNE-MARIE COL, associate professor of public Center. administration, has been nominated to serve as national Ticket prices the are t14'501 $16'50and president of the American Society for Public Administration. $17.50. Cali 7866160 to order tickets.

Nov 1 Thu Donations for the SSU food pantry program will be cdlected campus drop locations Nov 1 Thu Diversity workshop: Black men and women in higher educatlon 9 a.m., PAC conference room G Nov 1 Thu Womens Studies Program Commktee meetlng 10 a.m., BRK 492 Nov 1 Thu Diversity workshop: Recruitment, retention of minority students 10:30 a.m., PAC conference room G Nov 1 Thu Diversity workshop: The African Amerlcan 1:45 p.m., PAC conference room G Nov 1 Thu Diversity workshop: Dealing with racism on college campuses 3:15 p.m., PAC conference room G Nov 1 Thu Reception to welcome Marcia Sainer 4 p.m., PAC restaurant Nov 2 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 9 a.m.. BRK 333 Nov 2 Fri Diversity workshop: Increasing and maintaining diversity 10:30 a.m., PAC conference room G Nov 2 Fri Diversity workshop: Recruitment, retention of minority faculty 1:30 p.m.. PAC conference room G Nov 2 Fri Diversity workshop: Facing the challenges of the 21st century 3 p.m.. PAC conference room G Nov 3 Sat Springfield Symphony Orchestra 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Nov 4 Sun Aikido class 6 p.m.. E-22 Nov 5 Mon University Assembly meeting noon, Brookens Auditorium Nov 7 Wed informational session on Credit for Prior Learning Program 5 p.m, BRK 41 1 Nov 8 Thu Political patronage debate 7 p.m., Brookens Auditorium Nov 9 Fri Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29

'Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly. PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly Is published every Thursday. SANGAMON STRTE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, I1 69794-99431 Volume 7. Number 12 Offlce of University Relations Jean Richards November 8, 1990 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-6716 Editor Education workshop set Korte named top employee The six national education goals -announced by Jim Korte, director of housing and residential life, is President George Bush and the 50 state governors after last Sangamon State University's employee of the.month for year's historic education summit will be the focus of a November. workshop on Thursday, Nov. 15, at Sangamon State "You got me good," Korte told the audience gathered at University. 8 the Nov. 5 reception held in his honor. "I appreciate it. I'm "Preparing the Work Force of the '90s and 21st Century" overwhelmed. I just don't know what to say; you've left me will examine how leaders in the Springfield community can speechless.' achieve the national goals and build a more competitive work The resident assistant staff members honored their boss force now and In the future. with a rendition of "Jim Korte's Big Day" sung to the tune of The workshop begins with a breakfast panel on what's "The Twelve Days of Christmas.' Resident assistants Betty happening at the national and regional levels In revamping Aklns, Mitch DeVore, Monica Fields, Larry Perez. Chris education. After the panel discussion, participants wlll be Scott and Herb Williams penned the ditty which concluded ' provided with a close-up look at education in Springfield. with "In the twelfth week of school the R.A. staff will say, Professionals working in the community with these issues will 'Congratulations to you on this very special day."' lead sessions on each of the six goals. When Korte began his tenure as housing director in July The six national goals for the year 2000 are: 1. All 1981, approximately 140-150 students lived in on-campus children will start kindergarten ready to learn; 2. The high housing. Sincethe construction of a 24-apartment complex on school graduation rate will be at least 90 percent; 3. All campus this year, the number of students living in housing has students leaving grades 4, 8 and 12 wlll demonstrate doubled to 300. competency in the major subjects and wlll be prepared for The resldents range in age from 19 to the mid-50s, Korte productive employment; 4. U.S. students will be the first in the said. 'That diversity makes it somewhat difficult to plan world in science and mathematics achievements; 5. Every programs for the residents," he said. "But even with a very adult will be literate and possess skills for competing in a tough schedule a student is only in class eight hours a day. global economy; and 6. Every school will be drug and For the other 16 hours, they're ours to take care of and we try violence free and offer a disciplined environment In which to to do the best job we can." learn. Before joining SSU Korte was employed by Drake The $20 registration fee includes breakfast and lunch. University in Des Moines, Iowa. He earned a bachelor's degree Anyone wishing to register for the workshop should contact in psychology and an M.Ed. from Loyola University in the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce at 525-1173. Chicago. Korte, his wife Julie, who is a graduate of SSU, and their son Matthew live in Chatham. SECA goal exceeded As employee of the month, Korte receives special parking State Employee and Universities Combined Appeal privileges, campus gifl certificates and the chance to be campaign coordinator Barbara Hartman reports that chosen Sangamon State University's employee of the year. Sangamon State University has raised $25,585.26--107 percent Employees of the month are nominated by co-workers. of this year's goal. Nominating forms are available from the University Assembly "This is a preliminary total because donations keep Office. PAC 383. filtering in," Hartman said, "but so far it looks terrific, no, fabulous. It's wonderful." Teleconference on energy to be held Last year SSU collected 103 percent of its goal. This Sangamon State University's Environmental Studies year's goal is $24,000. Program and Students Allied for a Greener Earth will host a Sangamon State employees may designate funds to 95 teleconference, "The Politics of Energy," from noon-2 p.m, different charitable agencies through the eight umbrella Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Public Affairs Center, conference organizations. The eight organizations participating this year room E. are the Combined Health Appeal, International Service The teleconference, which wlll originate from Washington, ' Agencies. Veterans Protective League, Illinois Women's D.C., will feature lawmakers, government administrators and Funding Federation, Black United Fund of Illinois Inc., Little environmentalists discussing the effects of world and national City Foundation for Retarded Children, United Negro College politics upon the environment. Fund and the United Way. Participants Include Robert 0.Anderson, former chairman Hartman said there is still time to make a donation. of ARC0 and president of Hondo Oil & Gas Co.; Jeane J. Donations can be made through payroll deduction or direct Kirkpatrick, senior fellow at the American Enterprise institute; contribution. Pledge cards have been provided to each General Richard L. Lawson, president of the National Coal employee. If employees contribute through payroll deduction, Association; U.S. Rep. Philip R. Sharp; S. Bruce Smart Jr., their gift will be deducted automatically from each paycheck senior counselor at the World Resource Institute; and Mortimer beginning Jan. 1, 1991. B. Zuckerman, chairman and editor-in-chief of U.S. News & For more information about SECA, contact Hartman at World Report. Hodding Carter Ill will moderate. 786-6504. The SSU audience will have the opportunity to participate in the discussion by telephone. World Affairs Council to address gulf crisis Patronage debate tonight Sangamon State University faculty, students and staff are Attorneys Mary Lee Leahy of Springfield and Jeffrey encouraged to attend the next meeting of the World Affairs Colman of Chicago will square off In a debate over political Council of Central Illinols, Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 530 p.m. patronage and the First Amendment at 7 p.m.. today, at Maldaner's Restaurant. 222 S. Sixth Street. Thursday, Nov. 8, In Sangamon State University's Brookens T.C. Curran, former presldent of Springfield Cdlege In Auditorium. lllinois and currently presldent of the Foreign Pdlcy The went, whlch is free and open to the public, is the first Association In New York City, wlll update the audience on the In a serles of Unhrersity programs to commemorate the 200th Persian Gulf crisis. anniversary of the Bill of Rights in 1991. Catherine Baker, who lived for more than three years in Kuwait and now resides in Springfield, wlll share some of her Hagevik accepts position at Berkeley experiences during the Invasion and her escape. Baker's GeorgeHagevik, executivedirector of the lllinois lnstitute brother Is still a hostage in Kuwait. She is helping to organize for Training and Development, has accepted the position of "Coming Home,' a support group for families with loved ones manager of the Continuing Education In Transportation and who are being held hostage. Public Works Program, lnstitute of Transportation Studies, The cost of the program and dinner Is $15 for members Unbersity of Californla, Berkeley. His last day at Sangamon and $17.50 for non-members. Attendance at the program, State wlll be Friday, Nov. 16. without dinner, is free and limited only by available space. 'I've really enjoyed it here," Hagevlk said. "It's been The evening begins with a cash bar at 5:30 p.m., dlnner wonderful working with Mike Lennon and the others in the at 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7:20 p.m. Instkute (for Public Affairs), but this was such an interesting Reservations must be prepaid and received by Saturday, job opportunity, 1 just couldn't pass it up." Nov. 10. For more Information, contact George Dietz at 744- The transportation and public works program Hagevik will 8953. oversee Is for local government employees throughout California who have res~onsibiiitiesfor trans~ortationfacilities SAC to sponsor Thanksgiving dinner and programs. At prese'nt the program offer; 20 one- and two- Start off the holiday season with "Thanks!,' a day courses 75 times a year at various locations across the Thanksgiving dlnner that has been planned for 5:30-9 p.m., state. Courses cover such topics as contract administration, Thursday, Nov. 15. The Student Activities Committee will host trafflc engineering, environmental impact and emergency the event for SSU students at the Student Center, building E. planning. The committee is encouraging students who attend the dinner to donate non-perishable food items whlch will go to Faculty/staff activities those less fortunate. ANNE DRAZNIN, associate professor of legal studies, Students wishing to attend "Thanks!" are asked to attended the American Bar Association's Justin Stanley R.S.V.P. at the Student Life Offlce (786-6666). the Athletic Memorial Conference on Dispute Resolution in Boston on Nov. Office, E-22, or at the Brookens Library front entrance. 2 on behalf of the lllinois State Bar Association. She has been appointed to serve on its newly organized Standing Committee International students to hold elections on Alternative Dispute Resolution and represents that The lnternational Student Association will hold elections committee on the ISBA Committee on Legal Needs of the for 1991 officers on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 4-6 p.m. at Cox Public. House. Positions open are president, vice president, treasurer, MARY PA'TTON, faculty assistant in the Learning Center secretary and three positions on the activity committee. and Mathematical Sciences Program, made a presentation Pizza and other refreshments will be served after the entitled Yes, Your School Can Encourage More Girls to Take election. Math and Science" at the annual lllinois Council of Teachers of Mathematlcs conference in Peoria Oct. 25-27. Volunteers needed to greet new students In other international student news, the Foreign Student 20th anniversary watches on sale Office is looking for volunteers to help receive and orient new To mark its 20th anniversary, Sangamon State University international student arrivals from Jan. 4-12. has Issued a limited edition of commemorative watches with The office is expecting students from Turkey, India, the anniversary logo set into the face of the watch. Features Saudi Arabia, the People's Republic of China and Taiwan. Include battery-powered quartz movement with conventional Call 786-6678 if you are Interested in volunteering. hands and second sweep, gold-plated case with genuine leather band in black or brown, men's and women's sizes, Med Tech Club selling poinsettias guaranteed for one year. Quantities are limited and some gift The Medical Technology Club is currently taking orders boxes are available. for its annual poinsettia sale. Red, pink and white poinsettias Watches may be purchased at the Office of University are available at a cost of $6 each. Each plant Is at least six Relatlons. PAC 567; the Auditorium Offlce, PAC 397; and the inches tali, has 3-5 blooms and comes in a festive foiled pot. Publications Offlce, C-147. Cost is $20. Plants will be delivered to any on-campus address by club Watches, along with 20th anniversaryt-shirts, may also be members on Thursday, Dec. 6. purchased in the SSU cafeteria from noon-1 p.m.. Monday. Deadline for planning orders is Monday, Nov. 26. To Nov. 12 through Friday, Nov. 16. order, individuals may call 529-5531 or 787-6926.

Nov 8 Thu Politlcal patronage debate 7 p.m.. Brookens Auditorium Nov 9 Fri Student Leadership Development Seminar 9 a.m., L-50 Nov 9 Fri Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29 Nov 10 Sat Foreign Language Consortium meeting 9 a.m., PAC conference room E Nov 10 Sat "Playboy of the Western World" 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Nov 11 Sun Aikido class 6 p.m., E-22 Nov 14 Wed United Way/President's Council Dinner 6:30 p.m., PAC restaurant Nov 15 Thu Women Studies Program committee meeting 10 a.m., BRK-492 Nov 16 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., BRK-333 Nov 17 Sat Springfield Symphony Orchestra Pops 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium

'Send news Items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly Is published every Thursday. The SSU Weekly will not be published Thursday. Nov. 22. The regular publication schedule resumes Thursday, Nov. 29. Enjoy Thanksgiving. fl SRNGAMON STRTE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, I1 62794-9243 1 Volume 7, Number 13 Office of University Relations Jean Richards November 15, 1990 PAC567 (217)786-6716 Editor Bill of Rights debates continue Former interns honored "Should the death penaity be unconstitutional?.'the third Eleven distinguished graduates of the Illinois Legislative in a University-sponsoredseries to celebrate the bicentennial Staff internship Program, Including newly elected governor, of the U.S. Bill of Rights in 1991. has been scheduled for 7 Jim Edgar, were Inducted into the Samuel K. Gove Hail of p.m., Wednesday. Nov. 28, in Brookens Auditorium. Fame during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion, The Center for Legal Studies and the Office of the Vice Wednesday, Nov. 14. The awards were given by IllinoisIssues President for Academic Affairs will sponsor the debate which magazine and its sponsoring universities, the University of is free and open to the public. Illinois and Sangamon State University, in cooperation with the Chicago attorney William Kunkle, who successfully Legislative Research Unit and the lllinois Legislative Studies prosecuted mass murderer John Wayne Gacy, will argue on Center. behalf of the death penaity. Attorney Theodore Gottfried, 'Sam Gove was a leading force in both the founding of director of the State of lllinois Appellate Defenders Office, will the magazine and the internship program.' lllinois Issues argue against the death penaity. publisher Michael Lennon said. 'it Is most appropriate that he The program wiil be broadcast live on WSSU, 91.9 FM, wiii be honored in this way.' beginning at 7:06 p.m. Samuel K. Gove, now professor emeritus of political The second debate in the series, 'Rutan Revisited,' held science and director emeritus of the Institute of Government Nov. 8, attracted about 225 people, who for the majority, and Public Affairs at the Universityof Illinois, played a principal seemed to be In favor of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision rde in establishing the internship program In the early '60s. on the original state patronage case. Since that time graduate student interns have had the 'I was taken by the excellent and Insightful audience opportunity to pursue studies and research while observing questions that probed the Issue better than if we had come up and becoming acquainted with the operations of the Illinois with them ourselves,' said Larry Golden, associate professor General Assembly. of political studies and legal studies, one of the coordinators Other former legislative interns being inducted into the hall of the event. of fame include Wayne R. Andersen (ciass of 1970-71). judge The plaintiffs in the case, Rutan vs. Republican Party of of the Circuit Court of Cook County; Terry L Bruce (class of Illinois, argued that they were not hired or were denied 1969-70),U.S. CongressmanfromIllinois'19thDistrict; Richard promotions for state jobs because they did not support the J. Carison (class of 1966-67), president of Carison, Knight, Republican party. The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the Kudrna inc.; Richard W. Cadson (class of 1-70), executive plaintiffs, declaring that political considerations that determine director of lllinois Comprehensive Health insurance Plan; hiring decisions violate the First Amendment right of freedom James L Fletcher (class of 1968-69), capital partner of of association. Winston 8 Strawn; William G. Hdland (class of 1974-75). chief The debate featured Mary Lee Leahy, chief counsel for of staff of the lllinois Senate Democratic Staff; Douglas N. the plaintiffs in the original case, and Jeffrey Cdman who Kane (ciass of 196465), vlce president, Environmental represented state officials named as defendants. Nancy Ford, Planning and Economy; M. Veronica Lynch (class of 1976-77), associate vice president for academic affairs, served as manager, Government Affairs, Waste Management inc.; Sylvia moderator. Davis Thompson (class of 1969-70). legislative assistant to The two attorneys represented their sides of the U.S. Senator Alan Dkon; and Paul N. Williams (class 1975-76) patronage issue to the audience members, who were polled member of the illinois House of Representatives from the 24th both before and after the debate whether patronage hiring and District. Edgar was a member of the class of 1968a. promotions should be outlawed. The lllinois Legislative Staff Internship Program began in Before Leahy and Colman presented their respective 1961 when the General Assembly appropriated funds to the positions, 84 people said that patronage should be banned, 31 Legislative Council to match a Ford Foundation grant to the moderately agreed, 11 registered 'no opinion,' 18 moderately University of Illinois. The program then became a permanent disagreed and 11 disagreed completely. program of the illinois General Assembly through the After the debate, 106 agreed that patronage should be Legislative Councl, the University of Illinois and other banned, 19 moderately agreed, 5 had no opinion, 12 cooperating universities. In 1972, Sangamon State University moderately disagreed and 19 disagreed completely. assumed major responsibility for the direction of the program.

SSU to observe Thanksgiving Offices at Sangamon State University wiil be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23. No classes wiii be held from Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Friday, Nov. 23. Offices will be open and classes will resume on Monday. Nov. 26. Foiiett's Lakeside Bookstore will be open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21. The SSU Weekly will not be published Thursday, Nov. 22. The regular publication schedule resumes Thursday. Nov. 29. Enjoy Thanksgiving. PAR students win scholarships Mantovanl Christmas show at SSU Nov. 24 Three graduate students In Sangamon State University's The Mantovanl Orchestra wlll present its Christmas show Public Affairs Reporting Program--AdrhnaE. Collndres, Carl at the Sangamon State University Auditorium on Saturday, M. Volz and Wenguang Hung-have received lillnois Nov. 24, at 2 and 8:15 p.m. The concert Is sponsored by Legislative Correspondents Association Schdarshlps. Three CILCO, and will feature both chorus and orchestra. other PAR students--DanielJ. Culloton, Lucinda M. Morgan The music selection will lnclude many favorite Christmas and Nancy C. Sleplcka--have been named recipients of the songs, among them The Twelve Days of Christmas.' '0 Me 1990 Robert P. Howard Schdarshlps. The awards were Town of Bethlehem,' 'Silent Night,' 'Let It Snow,' Winter presented at a reception Nov. 12 at the home of Sangamon Wonderiand' and 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing.' State University President Durward Long. PDQ's (Pre-show dlscusslon and questions ) will be held Collndres, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jose Cdlndres of 45 minutes prior to each performance. The discussion will be Dupo, Is the recipient of the ILCA Burnell Helnecke led by John Giattino, operations director for Mantovani Schdarship. She earned a bachelor's degree In joumallsm Productions. The session wlll last 30 minutes and will be held from the University of Illinois. She served as a city reporter for In conference room G In the lower level of the Public Affairs the Galesburg Register-Mailfrom 198689 and was a reporter, Center. copy editor and features editor at The Daily lllini at the Tlcket prices are $11.50, $13.50 and $14.50 for the University of Illinois. Whlle at The Daily Illinl, Cdindres matinee; for the evening performance they are $14.50, $16.50. received the Clamage Memorlal Award as one who and $17.50. Call 786-6160 to purchase tickets. contributed most to the newspaper's quality and progress. Cdlndres works as a copy editor at the SSU News. Shadowfax concert rescheduled for February Vdz, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Paul M. Vdz of Ithaca, Shadowfax concert, originally scheduled for Friday, Nov. N.Y., is the recipient of the ILCA Memorial Scholarship. He 30 at the Sangarnon State University Auditorium, has been received a bachelor's degree In broadcast journalism from rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 15, 1991, at 8:15 p.m. The Vaiparaiso University and served as news director of WKKD Midwest tour has been moved to February dates because of radio In Aurora from 198889. Vdz works as a stringer for UP1 a personnel change within the group. Tickets purchased for and, in 1989, received the UP1 'Stringer of the Yea? Award In the November concert will be honored at the February Illinois. Vdz Is a news announcer at WSSU. concert. If ticket hdders are unable to attend on that date, a Huang earned a B.A. In Engllsh literature from Fudan refund may be obtained by calling the ticket office at 786- University In Shanghai, China, and his master's degree in 6160. international journalism, also from Fudan. Huang was an assistant Drofessor of Enalish at Shaanxl Teacher's Universitv Med Tech Club selling polnsettlas in Xlan, ' China, from -198688. Huang worked as a" The Medical Techndogy Club is currently taking ordersfor internlreporter at the China Daily In Shanghai from 198889, its annual polnsettia sale. Red, pink and white poinsettias are as a reporter at the New China News Agency in Beljing In available at a cost of $6 each. Each plant is at least six Inches 1989-90. He is currently a reporter for the SSU News. tall, has 3-5 blooms and comes in a festive foiled pot. Plants The Howard Schdarships were endowed by Robert will be delivered to any on-campus address by club members Howard, who as a journalist, was best known as Springfield on Thursday, Dec. 6. bureau chief for The Chicago Tribune. Deadline for placing orders Is Monday, Nov. 26. To order. Culloton, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Culloton of Chicago. individuals may call 529-5531 or 7874926. received a bachelor's degree in joumalism/English from Marquette University in 1989. He worked as a reporter for the Faculty/staff actlvitles Star Newspapers in Chlcago Heights from 1989-90 and a copy LARRY D. STONECIPHER, assistant professor of editor/reporter Intern at The Mihuaukee Journal during the mathematics and teacher education, made a presentation, summer of 1988. While at the Journal. he received the Jerry L Visual ActMtles for the Gifted,' at the 42nd Annual Meeting of Dretzka Award. He is a reporter for the SSU News. the lllinols Council of Teachers of Mathematics on Oct. 27 In Morgan, daughter of Mrs. Sandra M. Smith of Walled Peoria. The conference titled 'Entering a New Decade of Lake, Mich., received a bachelor's degree in Excellence' was attend by 2,100 mathematlcs educators. Engiish/journallsm from Adams State College In Alarnosa, Cdo., in 1990. From 1986-90, she worked as a reporter at the 20th anniversary watches on sale South Coloradan at Adams State. She has also worked as a To mark its 20th anniversary, Sangamon State University news reporter at KASF-FM and as a reporting intern at the has Issued a limited edition of commemorative watches with South Lyon Herald In South Lyon, Mich. In 1987, Morgan was the anniversary logo set Into the face of the watch. Features named Rocky Mountain CollegiatePress Association Journalist lnclude battery-powered quartz movement with conventional of the Year. hands and second sweep, gdd-plated case with genuine Slepicka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Slepicka of leather band In black or brown, men's and women's sizes, Glen Ellyn, received a bachelor's degree in journalism from the guaranteed for one year. Quantities are limited and some gift University of Illinois In 1990. While at Illinois, she worked as a boxes are available. broadcaster/news writer at WPGU and as a reporter at The Watches may be purchased at the Offlce of University Daily lllini. She has served as producer/ director/ Relations, PAC 567; the Auditorium Office, PAC 397; and the editor/reporter for Group W Cable TV in Glen Eliyn. From Publications Office, C-147. Cost Is $20. 198586, while she was managing editor at The GIenBard Watches, along with 20th anniversary t-shirts, may also be News In Glen Ellyn, Slepicka received five awards for purchased In the SSU cafeteria from noon-1 p.m., today excellence In news and investigative reporting. through Friday, Nov. 16.

Nov 15 Thu Women Studies Program committee meeting 10 a.m.. BRK-492 Nov 15 Thu Thanks!'--SAC Thanksgiving dinner 530 p.m., Student Center, building E Nov 16 Frl Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., BRK333 Nov 17 Sat Springfield Symphony Orchestra Pops 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Nov 19 Mon Sexual harassment prevention workshop 11 a.m.. PAC conference room B Nov 21 Wed Sexual harassment prevention workshop 2:30 p.m., PAC conference room B

*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. The SSU Weekly will not be published Thursday. Nov. 22. The regular puMlcatlon schedule resumes Thursday, Nov. 29. Enjoy Thanksgiving. SANGAMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, 11 69794-9943. Volume 7, Number 14 Office of University Relations Jean Richards November 29, 1990 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-6716 Editor Registration begins Dec. 3 Tickets available for recognition dinner Registration by phone or in person for the 1991 spring The Employee of the Month Selection Committee would semester at Sangamon State University begins Monday, Dec. like to Invite faculty and staff to a dinner honoring this year's 3. Registration continues through Friday, Dec. 14, and then employees of the month at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, at the resumes Jan. 3-14, 1991. Public Affairs Center Restaurant. Students may register in the University's Office of One of the following employees of the month will be Admissions and Records, located in F-20, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., honored as employee of the year at the dinner: Sandy Monday through Friday. Phone registration on the first day of Bristow, Becky Glllespie, Delbert Jackson, Jim Korte, Jane classes--Monday, Jan. 14. 1991. will be held from 9 a.m.-6:3O Lauer, Porter McNeil, Jean Reeder, Camilla Reimer. Martha p.m. Students may also register during these times by calling Robertson, John Schaub, and Elizabeth Weir. 786-6174 or toll-free in Illinois at 1-(800)-2528533. Tickets for the dinner, at $10 each, may be purchased at the bursar's office. Alternative energy teleconference set As the question of dependence on oil rises with the Newspaper honors PAR students Middle East crisis, a PBS teleconference scheduled for 12:30 Three graduate students In Sangamon State University's p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, will address alternative energy sources Public Affairs Reporting Program--Christine Hawes, Cheryl for the future. Horwath and Michael Ramsey--are recipients of the 1990 "New Power for a New Century: The Potential of James E. Armstrong Scholarship. Alternative Sources of Energy,' will be shown in the Public The recipientswere honored at a Nov. 28 luncheon at The Affairs Center, conference room A, and the audience will have State Journal-Register. Publisher John P. Clarke presented the an opportunity to participate in the discussion by telephone. scholarships which are given in memory of James E. The teleconference, broadcast from the University of Armstrong, who was publisher of the lllinois State Journal and Hawaii, will have a roundtable discussion featuring scientists, the Illinois State Register from 1964 until his death in 1967. industry representatives and environmentalists. Earlierthis year Hawes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Participantsinclude Harold Forsen, Bechtel Corporation; Hawes of Mason City, lowa, received a bachelor's degree in Ronald Hays, Pacific International Center for High Technology political science with a minor in English and journalism from Research; Harold Hubbard, Midwest Research Institute; Terrell the University of Northern lowa in Cedar Falls. Minger, institute for Research Management; Stanford This year she was a part-time reporter for both the Ovshinsky, Energy Conversion Devices Inc.; PatrickTakahashi, Waterloo Courier and The State Journal-Register. in addition, University of Hawaii, Manoa; and George Vander Velde, Waste Hawes served a 1989 summer internship with the Phoenix Management inc. Journalist Hodding Carter Ill will moderate. Gazette and an Internship with the Waterloo Courier in 1988. For more Information, contact the Environmental Studies She was also associate news editor and news editor for the Program's graduate assistant, Tony Brunetti or Renee Northern Iowan in 198647. Robinson, PAC 309,7864720. The event Is sponsored by the Homath, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lelyk of ENS Program and Energy Studies at SSU. Tucson, Ariz., earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications/journalism from Western Illinois University in 1990. She was a stringer for both UP1 in 1990 and the Peoria Book "buy-back" begins Journal-Star In 1989-90. Horwath held the post of editor-in- Foilett's Lakeside Bookstore will begin to buy textbooks chief of The Western Courier in Macomb from 1987-90 and used in fall semester courses on Monday, Dec. 3, and will received an award from the National Associated Collegiate continue to buy books from students through Friday, Dec. 21. Press Association for her work at the Courier. According to manager Tom Wade, the book store will Earlier this year Ramsey, son of Marilyn A. Beno of Joliet, pay 50 percent of the retail price based upon 1) book store received a bachelor's degree In English from the University of needs according to inventory, 2) condition of the book and 3) lllinois in Urbana. He is currently a reporter/writer/coiumnist if the book is being used in the spring term. Paperback books for the SSU News. Ramsey was also a writer/editor for The not being used at SSU, Wade said, have little resale value. Daily lllini from 1988-90. Books not being used at SSU are bought at established national market prices. New elevator installed in PAC Nine months of labor have finally paid off and an elevator Start planning now for arts competition has been born in the southwest tower of the Public Affairs SSU's 'On My Own Time' coordinator Polly Myers Center. encourages University employees to begin preparing entries According to Dick Williams, director of physical planning now for next spring's sixth annual city-wide arts competition. and operations, the elevator "will provide handicap and other "It's not too early to start plannlng and creating your access to that part of the building and I am sure it will be a entries,' Myers said. "Last year SSU employees won a 'best of great help to Auditorium patrons as well.' show' and a 'first place.' We have a lot of talented employees The elevator, which is larger than the two older elevators, and I know that next year we'll be well represented.' Is also faster, Williams said, traveling 350 feet per second, For more information about the competition, contact compared to the 220 feet per second of the older elevators. Myers at 706-6716, Legal counsel to leave SSU Tickets on sale for spring season Richard J. Coffee, the University's legal counsel, has The Sangamon State University Auditorium's Spring 1991 accepted the position of chief legal advlser at the State Board Performing Arts Series and Its 10th anniversary season, opens of Education. He begins his new job Monday, Dec. 3. withgMasterHardd .... and the boys,'at 8:15 p.m., Friday. Feb. "I'll be advising the superintendent and the board on 1. The play, presented by WRSP/WCCU N, is set In legal issues and supervising a staff of 10 attorneys-four in aparthekl-tornSouthAfrica. TheAsdoTheatre Company tours Chicago, fie in Springfield and one in Mt. Vernon.' this stirring production throughout the midwest. Coffee, who joined the SSU staff In July 1989, has Next, Cellular One presents Shadowfax at 8:15 p.m., worked in the Board of Regents system for six years. 'Working Frklay, Feb. 15. The concert, rescheduled from November, is at Sangamon State has been the best part of that.' he said. "it a unique blend of rock, jazz and blues, and includes a world has been interesting, diverse and there are more people to muslc sound that Is irresistible. Tickets purchased for the work with." November concert wlll be honored at the February concert. Prior to serving as legal counsel to the chancellor of the Neil Simon's "Rumors,' starring Peter Marshall and Board of Regents, he was legal counsel to the Illinois State sponsored by the Floreale in the Ramada Renaissance, wlll be Employees Assochtion and a staff attorney for the lllinols performed at 2 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23. Department of Insurance. The Martha Graham Dance Company will perform the classicmAppaiachhnSpring' with Aaron Copland's memorable Staff Senate to host holiday party score performed by the iillnois Chamber Orchestra and This year the Staff Senate invites staff members, conducted by Kenneth Kiesler. The performance is set for 835 students and faculty to attend a hdiday party set for 3-5 p.m., p.m., Friday, March 8. FrMay, Dec. 14, in the Game Room, D building. There wUi be For a St. Patrick's Day celebration, the SSU Auditorium great food, a cash bar at hdiday prices, music and drawings hosts Patrick Street, a group of famed Irish musicians, at 7 for lots of prizes. p.m., Sunday, March 17. Tickets, at $3 each, will be sdd to cwer the cost of the Also included in the anniversary season is the world-wide party. Tickets are on sale now through Frklay, Dec. 7, at the acclaimed Soviet Acrobatic Review, on its first U.S. tour. The bursar's office. performance will be at 8:15 p.m.. Friday. March 22. Winners of the 3rd Annual Ebenezer Scrooge HdMay WICS-TV 20 will present The Sound of Music,' a delightful Decorating trophy will be announced at the party. Entries will musical featuring unforgettable songs like 'Do Re MI,' 'My be split up into individual and office categories. Judging wlli Favorite Things' and 'So Long, Farewell.' Performances are take place between Tuesday, Dec. 11, and Thursday, Dec. 13. scheduled for 8:15 p.m., Saturday, April 13, and 2 p.m. and 7 Entry forms must be received by Saturday, Dec. 1. For more p.m.. Sunday, April 14. information about the decorating contest, contact Kathy The Glen Campbell Goodtlrne Hour Revisited' wiil be Barnhart, PAC 452, 786-6343, or Sheila Tracy, F-601, 786- presented by WFMB and Jim Staff Carpet at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 6549. on Sunday, Apt4 21. This tour, a reprise of Campbell's televisionseries, features Jim Stafford, John Hartford. Nicolette Sharing Tree organizers ask for gifts Larson and the Jeff Dayton Band. SSU's Facility Services invites the University community To round out the 10th anniversary season of the to participate in The Sharing Tree,' a program of the Saivatlon Auditorium, The Franklin will sponsor Hal Hdbrook in "Mark Army and its 'Adopt a Family for Christmas' concept. Twain Tonight' at 8:15 p.m., Friday, May 10. Hdbrook, who Facility Services asks everyone to donate gifts--including delighted Springfield audiences at a sdd-out premiere clothing, toys and other new gifts--for all ages. Gifts do not performance at the Auditorium 10 years ago, wiil help have to be wrapped. Cash donations will also be accepted. celebrate a decade of quality entertainment. Contributors will have their names printed on an ornament For ticket information, call the SSU ticket office at 786- which will be used to decorate the Sharing Tree in the front 61 60. lobby of the A/B/C building. Contributors wlli also be listed on the Sharing Tree Honor Rdl located in the lobby. Facultylstaff activities For more information, contact the Facility Servlces staff RASSULE HADIDI, associate professor of management at 7866378 or contact Clndy Ervin in 8-53. information systems, presenteda paper, 'A Stages-of-Growth- Based Framework for Managing End User Computing' at the Clayville to host Christmas Open House 21 st annual meeting of the Decision Sciences institute held in The Clayville Rural Life Center will hdd Its free Christmas San Diego, Nov. 19-21. An abbrwhted version of the paper Open House this weekend, Dec. 1-2. The open house will was published at the conference proceedings. feature the sounds of bluegrass muslchn Bill Rintz, handcrafted items for sale and cider and cookies for everyone. RICHARD JUDD, p3es.m of business administration, has The site will be lit with candlelight from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday. been presented the llllnl Commendation Award by the The open house will be held from noon-5 p.m. and from 6-8 Sprlngfield-basedllllnl Community Bancorp Inc. for his efforts p.m. on Saturday, and from noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. in bank officer education. Judd has been instrumental in the ongoing education of lCBl member bank chief executives in Student organization to host King meeting the concepts and purposes of strategic planning for community banks. SSU's African-American Student Organization will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29, in J-140. Also, A.A.S.O. will host OWEN T. RUGG, director of University Service a community meeting for the 2nd Annual Martin Luther King Departments, Is theauthor of a front-pagearticle, 'Copier Cost Unity March at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4, In the Public Affairs Contrd No Longer is a Business Convenience,' in the Center, conference room C/D. November issue of Perspectives, a monthly publication of the For more information, please contact Anthony R. In-Plant Management Association. Patrick at 529-5647.

Nov 29 Thu African-American Student Organization meeting 5 p.m., J-140 Dec 1 Sat Christmas Open House noon5 8 6-8 p.m.. Clayville Rural Life Center Dec 2 Sun Christmas Open House noon-5 p.m., Clayville Rural Life Center Dec 3 Mon Alternative energy telecourse 1230 p.m., PAC conference room A Dec 4 Tue M.L.K. Community March rneetlng 7 p.m., PAC conference room C/D Dec 7 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., BRK-333

*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. SRNGRMONSTATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, I1 69794-9943. Volume 7. Number 15 Offlce of University Relatlons Jean Richards December 6, 1990 PAC567 (217)786-6716 Editor lntersession to examine rights Lincoln Academy honors N'Diaye The publlc is encouraged to participate In Sangamon Sangamon State student Boubacar N'Diaye has been State UniversWs 1991 intersession. The Bill of Rlahts after awarded the Student Laureate Award from the Lincoln 200 years: ~hailen~esand Controversies,'whlch is part of the Academy of Illinols. The award is given to one member from Universitv's year-long- celebratlon of the bicentennial of the Blll each senlor class in each of Illinois' degree-granting of Flights. institutions of higher learning for overall excellence both in and During the lntersession, which will be held March 10-16, out of the classroom. This year 53 colleges and universities 1991, participants wlll study the meaning and hlstory of the Blll partlclpated In the award program. of Rlghts and issues involving the treatment of the American 'I thlnk it Is great. It Is an honor and I am very proud of it,' flag, mandatory drug testing, the right of government to N'Diaye sakl. regulate sexual practices of consenting adults and other major N'Dlaye, from Mauritania, a country in northwest Africa. issues of liberty and equality. has been In the United States for about two years. A student Several sessions of the lntersesslon wlll be free and In the Labor Relations Program, he Is fluent in three languages open to the public. Those interested In taklng the lntersesslon, other than English. N'Diaye is also active in the International or one of four associated courses, for credit are encouraged Student Association and the African-American community. to register as soon as possible. For more inforrnatlon adbut The award, along with a $150 honorarium, was presented the intersession, contact brry Goklen, associate professor of by Gov. James R. Thompson on Nov. 10 In the House legal studies and political studies and lntersesslon coordinator, Chamber of the State Capitd, marking the 16th consecutive at 786-6646. year that students have been honored by this award. Students may register by phone or in person for the 'Each year, some of the best and the brightest students intersesslon. Students may reglster In the Offlce of Admissions In illlnols are honored for their outstanding academic and Records, F-20, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Monday through accomplishments,'Thompson said. These students honored Friday, or by calllng 7866174. this year are hard-working, dedicated individuals with a Organizers of the Intersession, which Is belng planned by commitment to excellence. With men and women of this SSU's Schod of PuMlc Affairs and Admlnlstratlon, belleve the caliber as today's rde models and tomorrow's leaders, Illinois focus on the Bill of RigMs Is particularly appropriate because and the rest of the nation can certainly look forward to a current conflicts surrounding reproductive rights, gun contrd, promising and excitlng future.' equal rights, the U.S. flag, pornography and other Issues make In recommending N'Diaye for the award, Robert B. Sipe, timely a critical re-examination of our bask rights. professor d labrelations, wrote, 'His performancein various According to Golden, 'Students who emerge as dassroom settings far exceeded the usual norm in terms of educated persons from college ought to have an personal effort and intellectual ability. His ability to lead understanding of the Bill of Rights, both for their own personal dassroom dlscusslons, analyze problems and bring in well-being and to enhance their rdes as citizens In this alternative, Thlrd World perspectives has been most society. One of the struggles Involving rights Is how a society Impressbe.' deals with diversity d viewpoints, races and cultures that Hugh Harris, associate professor of labor relations, also allows everyone to live peacefully under the same umbrella. recommended N'Dhye for the award. 'Mr. N'Diaye has The Bill of Rights helps provide that protection.' presented hlmself asan exemplary role model for international Golden said, When we think of the challenges today students.' Harris wrote, 'and especially for African-American posed to us by the encroachment into our privacy by students within and outside of the University.' institutions, and the pressure to conform to a particular set of After he graduates In May, N'Dlaye plans to pursue a political beliefs, and the lack of tderance for different lifestyles, master's degree in either labor economics or industrial languages and cultural expressions, then we see that talking relatlons with the hope of advancing to receive his doctorate about our protections under the Bill of Rights is critical to our as well. N'Diaye would like to return to his country and utilize future.' his educatlon.'l would like to use the knowledge I have Registration underway acquired.' N'Dhye said, 20 develop my country.' Registration by phone or in person for the 1991 spring semester at Sangamon State University continues through Emergency closing procedure outlined Friday, Dec. 14, and then resumes Jan. 3-14, 1991. With winter comes snow and other driving hazards. To Students may register in the Office of Admissions and help ensure student and employee safety, Sangamon State Records. F-20, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. University will contact local radio and television stations by 6 Phone registration on the first day of classes--Monday, Jan. a.m. on any day the University will be closed because of 14, 1991, will be held from 9 a.m.d:3O p.m. Students may severe weather. When severe weather develops during the register by calling 786-6174. day, cancellation of evening classes will be announced by 4 The first day of classes Is Monday. Jan. 14, 1991, not p.m. on local radio and television stations. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1991. as stated In the catalog. Martin Luther However, students and employees should exercise their King Jr.'s birthday will be observed Monday, Jan. 21, 1991. own judgment when deciding to travel in severe weather University offices will be closed and no classes will be held. conditions! Buy holiday party tickets now Entries sought for Cates Scholarship Friday, Dec. 7, Is the last day to purchase tlckets to the All Sangamon State University students are invited to Staff Senate's hdklay party set for 3-5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, compete for the 5500 Joseph Cates Memorlal Scholarship. in the Game Room, D building. Advance tlckets are required Plospectlve entrants should read Cates' short story, 'A to help Food Service prepere an accurate count for Ufe's Pursuit,' available on dosed reserve in Brookens Library refreshments.Tickets. at $3 each, are on sale at the bursar's and mlte an orlginal work insplred by its theme--racism--inany office. Tickets wili also be used for several prlze drawings at one d the fdlowlng formats: short story, short play, poem or the party. brief essay. Staff member Gingw Mayu has obtained prizes from Entrles are ilmited to one per student and must be the following businesses and organizations: Brown's Chicken, recetved in the English Program Office, BRK-375, no later than Canteen, Denny's Restaurant, Hunan Restaurant, Maverick 5 p.m., Frklay, Feb. 1, 1991. One winner will be announced Restaurant, Office Store, Stars & Stripes VMeo, Strike & Spare, during the spring semester's Verbal Arts Festlvai. The winning Taco Bell, Tops Restaurant and the University Sailing Club. entry wUl also be published in the 1992 Alchemist Review. Other campus contributors Include: Athletic Office, Auditorium For more information, call Sumn Schroeringat 786-6778. Office, Continuing Education, Convocorn, Dave Evvron, Foiiett's LakesMe Bookstore, Illinois Issues, John Knorpflr, Conservatlon seeks college interns President's Office, SSU Foundation, Televlslon Ofnce, The Department of Conservation is seeking college University Relatlons and WSSU. students for Internships at state parks and the administration The SSU Food Pantry asks you to help those famllles In office this spring, Conservation Director Mark Frech need enjoy a bountiful hdklay. Please bring non-perishable announced. This is a great opportunity for students and a food items (cash Is accepted, tool) to the party. great opportunky for the department to utilize the talents of Winners of the 3rd Annual Ebenezer Scrooge HdMay IndkMuals who lwe the great outdoors,' Frech said. Decorating trophy will also be announced at the party. Internships, which last from May 16 to Aug. 15, 1991, are available In both park interpretation/recreation and park Holiday events scheduled at hlstorlc sltes management. PaM internships of $8OO/month are available at A number of state histork sltes have spedal events several sites. planned for the hdMay season. All of them are free and open Interested students should contact Mitch lngold at 782- to the public. 6752. The deadline for applications Is Frklay, Feb. 15, 1991. A Dana-Thomas House Christmas wUI be celebrated every weekend In December with muslclans perfming Faculty/staff activities Christmas music from 1 p.m. untR dosing every Saturday and STUART ANDERSON, professor emeritus, educational Sunday. Story hours with Mike Anderson wUI be held at 9 and administration, has been asked toseweon Congressman Dick 11 a.m., and 1 and 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28. The house will Durbin's Service Academy Selection Board. The board will be lit with luminaria the evening d Sunday, Dec. 23. The site screen and select students from the 20th congressionaldistrict wili be open untll9 p.m. each Sunday with the last tour leaving who wili attend the naval, military and air force service at 8 p.m. The Dana-Thomas House will be trimmed with period acadernles. decoratlons and several Christmas trees. Anderson is also the recipient of an honorary life Noontime Christmas concerts will be held at the Old membership from the lllinois Association of School Boards in State Capitd, Dec. 12-20. Local and area school chlidren will recognition for his long and valuable association' with the provide seasonal muslc wer the lunch hours. During the group. weekend of Dec. 15-16, the concerts wUI be expanded for weekend Christmas shoppers. On Monday, Dec. 31, the Old JEFFREY CHESKY, professor of gerontdogyand biology. State Capitd Is the scene of the mid-1800s First Nlght Ball, a presented a paper entitled 'Effects of twelve months dance featuring authentlcaliycostumed partkipants with endurance exercise initiated in st%-monthold male Fischer dances and music from Abraham Uncdn's time. rats' at the annual meetlng of the Gerontological Society of The Vachel Undsay Home will hdd Its Christmas Open Amerlca In Boston. Two students, Xbmning Kong and Kevin House from 4-8 p.m., Sunday. Dec. 16. The home wili be Kuper, co-authored the paper. decorated for the hdkiays, seasonal music will be pwvided and refreshments wll be served. MARJORIE FONZA, affirmative action and equal A POW-MIA Remembrance Ceremony wUI be held at 1 opportunity officer, was elected to a two-year term as state p.m.. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Mi presMent d the iliinds Affirmative Action Officers Association 99 Illinois POWs and MIAs from the Vletnam War MI be at its Nw. 28-30 annual meetlng in Bloomington. remembered as ornaments bearing their names are hung from a special spruce tree near the memorial. Memorial service planned for Farley, Hennip A memorial service wili be held noon, Tuesday, Dec. 11, Volunteers needed for Flrst Nlght Sprlngfleld to honor the memory d two Sangamon State University This year. 550 volunteers are needed to help wlth First students, Regina Farley and Paul Hennlp Jr., who recently Night Springfield, the city's annual New Year's Eve celebration died. of the arts sponsored by the SpringfMd Area Arts Council. The service, which Is being sponsored by the Student Each vdunteer will be asked to work a two-hour shift Senate, will be held in the Studio Theatre. Student Senate during performances or will be asked to assist wlth setting up PresMent Nellie Sims asks that people bring candles. performance sltes, assisting with technical detais or selling flashilghts, anythlng that symbolizes light to share in the theme souvenirs. Vdunteen wili need to anend an hour-long trainlng of 'Hdd up the light.' session. Each vdunteer wll receive free admlsslon to ail Hennip, 33, was a graduate student in the Economics evening performances. Program and Farley, 30, was an undergraduate in the For more infonnatlon. call the arts councl at 753-3519. Management Program.

Dec 6 Thu African-American Student Organization meeting 5 p.m., J-140 7ec 7 Frl Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m.. BRK-333 3ec 7 Fri Specbl meeting of Staff Senate 10:30 a.m., L-29 Dec 12-13 Student art sale 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., PAC concourse Dec 12 Wed Communication Program party 11 a.m., J-140 Dec 13 Thu Employee of the Year dinner 6 p.m., PAC restaurant Dec 14 Fri Staff Senate hdklay party 3-5 p.m., Game Room, D building

'Send news items about faculty, staff, students and Unlverslty events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. Vdume 7, Number 16 OffIce of University Relations Jean Richards December 13, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 7886716 Editor

Regents appoint Long vice cha~icellor; Penn, Ford promoted The Illinois Board of Regents has appointed Sangamon Penn expressed appreciation for the confidence the board State University President Dunmrd Long vice chancellor for placed In him. 'I shall work to continue the significant progress strategic planning and development in the chancellor's office, achieved during President Long's tenure and seek to promote effective Feb. 1. 1991. a sense of shared community for ail-faculty, students, staff in addition to strategic planning. Long's responsibilities and administration-in a common commitment to academic wiil include facilitation of development activities and excellence and intellectual vitality.' community outreach. Board of Regents Chairman Brewster Parker announced AST office developing new program that the board had asked Wayne Penn, vice president for Cooperative educatlon has come to Sangamon State. academic affairs at SSU, to become acting president of the We recognized that many students need to be paid for University from Feb. 1 to July 1, 1991. Parker said that Penn's their ASTs (Applled Study Term) and that we should and could duties would condude with the appointment of a new service the students with the cooperative education option,' permanent president for the University by July 1, 1991. said Doltib Troop. Applied Study director. Nancy Ford, associate vice president for academic We already have three co-op students registered for the affairs, will serve as acting vice president for academic affairs fall '90 and spring '91 semesters,'Troop said. "They're working during this transition period. at Sean, the General Secvices Administration and Triangle We wish to express our gratitude to Dr. Long for the Center.' excellent service that he has provided to Sangamon State and Co-op placements are competitive and most placements the numerous achievements of his presidency. We believe that will require that a student have a least a 2 5 or 3 0 grade point he wiil make a notable contribution to the Regency Universltles average plus other specific requirements related to the System in his new position on the chancellor's staff,' Parker individualbusiness or organization, Troopsaid. Developing co- said. op placements will be a gradual process, she said, 'Students Parker also said the board had requested Penn to serve should recognize that we can not immediately have a co-op as acting president. 'He has served the instltutlon well and the placement for each one that is interested.' board feels confident that he wHI provide outstanding service The purpose of cooperative education.' Troop said, 'is to in his new position.' provlde students with paid educational experiences that Chancellor Roderick Grwes welcomed the addition of normally cannot be acquired in the traditional classroom Long to his staff. 'As I have said before, I have great respect environment. Students are given the opportunity to Mend for Durward Long's knowledge d and experience in higher theory with practke and to establish the rdevance of education. I suspect there is no major university administrator dassroom learning.' in the state who can daim as much in those regards as he The AST meis in the process of developing a brochure can. That his expertise will now be applied In behalf of not one explaining the co-op program to send to area businesses and but three universities is a step forward, both for the system agencles for preliminary development of placements for and for Dr. Long.' cooperative education. If you know of a business or agency Groves also congratulated Penn on his appointment. that migM be Interested, call the AST office at 786-6640 'Over the vears I have worked doselv with Wavne Penn In the various p6sitions that he has held'within Gngarnon State University and I have great respect for his judgment, SSU gift certificates available leadership style and integrity. I am coddent that he wll serve One of the best gifts of the hdiday season, or of any the institution very well in his new rde and I intend to work season. is education, and right now Sangamon State with him in every way possible to facilitate continuity of the University is offering gift certificates for tiat special student on University operations during this interim period and to realize your list. a successful transition to a new administration,' he said. The educational gift certificates, available in increments of , Long said he was excited about assuming his new $25, are redeemable at the University bursar's office for tuition duties. 'I am accepting this promotion with enthusiasm and do and fees or at the on-campus Fdlett's Lakeside Bookstore for so because I bdieve that it is consistent with my professional books and supplies. interests.' he said. "The Regency System has three vigorous Gift certificates, which may be used anytime during the and rapidly developing universities. All are engaged in 1991 academic year, are valM for at least six months and are energetic outreach and strategic planning and the board has renewable for another six months if presented to the bursar's a continuous need for assistance in coordinating and office prior to expiration. developing this area. I intend to give the same measure of Educational gift certificates may be purchased in person dedication and commitment to the work involved in this new at the bursar's office, located on the first floor of the Public challenge and opportunity as I did as president of Sangamon Affairs Center, or by calling 786-6738. VISA and Mastercard State.' are accepted. Middle East crisis discussed Student athletes honored at banquet 'I don't want to sound hawkish here, but H we do go to President Dmrd Long and his wife, Nina, wept war, I think we shoukl know the reason, and the reason is not honored as the Prairie Stars 'number 1 fans' at a banquet tv President Bush, but Saddam Hussein,' said Stephen honor soccer, tennis and volleyball team members, Dec. 7, at Schwark, assistant professor d pditical studies. Schwark was the Publk Affairs Center restaurant. one of four panelists at a brown bag forum, 'War in the Middle AtMetkDirector Aydln Gonulsen, on behalf of the student East' that was held on campus Dec. 6. athletes, gave the Longs wan-up suits, printed with '#I Fan,' 'Saddam is trying to portray the conflict as lraq vs. the and travel bags. Gonulsen said the Prairie Stars appreciated United States. Yes, he threatens our interests, but the interests all the things the president had done for them during hi? of other countries as well. Wlth the U.N. Involvement, It's more tenure. lraq vs. the rest of the world. It is an oh issue, but It also has Three soccer players also received awards. Danny Yonan to do with energy security.' he said. was named most-valuable player; Tom Gnvatt. most- Lutho: Sketton, prdessof d environmental studies, saw improved player; and the spottsmanship award went to Dave the conRict from, what he termed. 'an energy and resource White. point of view. This Is goes beyond personalities,' he told the Tncey Payne was honored as the women's tennis team's audience which was so large that an adloining conference most-valuable singles player, while Payne and partner Betsy room in the Public Affairs Center had to be opened. 'I see this Diamond were named most-valuabledoubles players. Debra as an effort by the petroleum countries to restabilize the Woods received the coach'saward and Jill Urban was named area,' he said. The history d ol has been highlighted by most-improved player. It was announced that Coach Whitey efforts of large corporations 70 stabilize the market and Ruuttiia is the NAlA District Coach of the Year for the third optimize the price charged for it.' straight year and that the team would represent SSU at the 'In terms of ol companies,' Schwark said, 'I don't see national tournament in the spring. them having trouble dealing with Saddam Hussein. OR In women's volleyball, Christy Femri was named MVP; companies have worked with Manist regimes before,' he said, the most-versatle player award went to Karen Rieken; and citing MobY 00's presence in Angola as an example. Rachelk DeWand Rebwa Maw tied for the most- 'it's sad when our current energy plan Is one we have to improved player award. defend with arms,' saw panelist Renee Roblnlon, vice president of Students Aliied for a Greener Earth. We'll never Faculty/staff activities be secure until we get off fdfuel.' RICHARD BREWER and MARGUERITE SUMMERS. In a passion-filled presentation, Ad11 Mouhammed, associate professors d computer science, gave presentations assistant professof d economics, attempted to refute each of at the MM-Southeast Chapter meeting of the Association for the Bush administration's justlfkations for U.S. lnvdvement in Computing Machinery in Gatilnburg. Tenn., Nov. 15-16. the region. The price of dl is set in Chicago and in New York. Summers' talk was entitled The DBMS Load Utility and in the future markets.' he said, 'not by Saddam Hussein.' He Scientific Data Loading.' Brewer's talk was entitled 'A Novel attacked the administration's application d international law. Approach to the Binary Search.' Summers also acted as judge If the president is gdng to use international law and order as for the student paper competition. The annual event is a reason to justify the use d U.S. troops, then 'he should be sponsored by regional members of ACM, the largest more consistent in hIs application when the U.S. has, in fact, prdessbnal computer organkatlonto which most university allowed the Syrian occupation d Lebanon for 14 or 15 years.' and college faculty who teach computer science belong. Mouhammed said that 'some people belleve wrongly that we have to convince the rest d the world that the U.S. is stll TED MIMS, assistant professor of computer science, number 1.' recently attended a short course on parallel programming Bonnie Rubenstein, a local peace actMst, also was on offered by Argonne National Laboratories. Mims received hand to discuss the efforts d a Idpeace group. The group, instruction in several parallel languages that run on a variety whlch organizes demonstrations against U.S. invdvement in d parallel architectures. He anticipates offering a course on the Middle East, can be contacted through Rubenstein at 546- parallel computing this summer at SSU In which students will 2466 or 7823905. have an opportunity to run programs on the systems at Skelton predicted a negotiated solution to the crisis, but Argonne. one which would 'continue the power d the petroleum companies.' Schwark said he was 'not convinced that JOAN POLANCIC, assistant profesw of medical anything short d war can solve this crlsls.' technology, recently received an 'Outstanding Alumni Award' Steve Eggw, associate prdessor d social justice from the School of Allied Health Professions at Northern professions, moderated the panel discussJon and the question- Illinois Univerdty. Polanck was recognized at a medical and-answer period that followed. Egger said the brown bag technology conference at NIU, Nw. 9, for her dedication and was organized after he, Hugh Harrls, associate prdessor d contributions to dinlcal laboratory science. labor relations, and other faculty members saw a need for such a fo~m. JUUE SLACK, continuing education coordinator, was certiRed as a Krlpalu yoga teacher on Dec. 2 after completing Don't throwaaway that old telephone book 200 hours d intensive residential training at the Kripaiu Center Recycle It. Staffer Bob FkeMg asks that facultyand staff for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Mass. The curriculum included members drop df last year's telephone directorh in one d yoga postures and breathing exercises, yogic philosophy, two containers located on the Rrst floor of the Public Affairs meditation and professional practice. Slack will offer a Center or in the game room. D bulding. beginning yoga dass on campus during the spring semester.

Dec 13 Thu Student art sale 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.. PAC concourse Dec 13 Thu Employee d the Year dinner 6 p.m.. PAC restaurant Dec 14 Fri Staff Senate holiday party 3-5 p.m.. game room, D building

*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly. PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday, but not on Thursday, Dec. 27, or Thursday, Jan. 3, 1991. Enjoy the holidays! SRNGRMON STRTE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, I1 69794-9943 1 Volume 7, Number 17 Ofnce of University Relations Jean Richards January 10, 1991 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-6716 Editor Weir is employee of the year Eclectic telecourses set for spring Elizabeth Welr, coordinator of the Clayvnle Rural Life This spring Sangamon State University will offer Center and Museum. is Sangamon State University's employee Springfield-area students a unique and convenient way to of the year for 1990. Welr was presented with the award and receive college credit through televised courses at home. a $500 check at an on-campus banquet Dec. 13. TTelecoursesmfor the spring semester include "The She donated $100 of her prize to the SSU food pantry. Constitution: That Delicate Balance" and Vietnam War: A As employee of the year, Weir also received free parking for Television History.' Each telecourse is offered in conjunction the next year, a gift certificate for a continuing education with Convocom public television network. The bulk of the course and a special parking space for one month. course may be viewed on television, with a minimal number of "Working at Clayvilie and at the Universityfor the past 16 on-campus sessions required. years has been a varied and valuable experience,' Weir said. PAC 41 1, The Constitution: That Delicate Balance,' "I'm very grateful for the honor bestowed on me.' examines constitutional rights and public policy through a Weir began her association with the University as a series of seminars on controversial issues like capital student worker in 1974. She was a graduate assistant in 1976 punishment, affirmative action, abortion and national security and a year later joined the University in a full-time capacity. vs. freedom of the press. The series will be broadcast on A Pleasant Plains native, Weir is a graduate of Blackburn Convocom at 10 p.m. Sundays beginning Jan. 20. Five on- College and Illinois Wesieyan University. She earned her campus sessions will be held on Saturdays beginning Jan. 19. master's degree in history, with an emphasis in rural life PAC 414, Vietnam War: ATelevision History,' documents studies, from Sangamon State. a full record of conflict, from background on Vietnam and its ~eodethrouah the French Dresence. to a chronoloav of the bri& from 11945 to 1975, with an examination of thyimpact Cherpeske wins Ensel Scholarship of the war on American society. The series will be broadcast Sangamon State University student Brian Cherpeske Is on Convocom at 6 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 29. Six on- the winner of the first-ever Lee Ensel PreLaw Scholarship campus sessions will be held Thursdays starting Jan. 24. which grants full tuition and fees for the spring semester. To register for one of these courses, call 7866174. If you The scholarship, which will be awarded annually, pays have any questions about SSU telecourses contact Leroy tribute to the memory of Lee W. Ensel. Ensel, who died in July Jordan at 786-6540. 1988, was engaged in private law practice In Springfield as a member of Ensel, Jones, Bianchard and LaBarre. Ensel was president of the Sangamon County Bar SSU community sets record for giving Assoclation and of the lllinois Trial Lawyers Association; a The generosity of the SSU community isagain responsible member of the American, lllinois and Chicago Bar for setting new records for donations to the State Employee Associations; and was active in a number of civic and and Universities Combined Appeal campaign and the SSU charitable organizations. Food Pantry Program. "I am grateful that a scholarship commemorating Mr. SECA coordinator Barbara Hartman reports that Ensei's life and contributions has been estaMished in a way University employees donated $25,613.26 during the last that is perpetual and that emphasizes the educational campaign surpassingthe goal of $24,000. Individual donors in preparation for law practice,' SSU President Dumard Long 1990 totalled 303 up from 278 last year. said. "I am confident that the scholarship wiil make a The SSU community also set a new cash donation record difference in many lives.' for the food pantry and food contributions were up from 1989. Cherpeske graduated magna cum iaude from Illinois Food donations totalled 683 pounds in 1990, compared to 605 Valley Community College In May 1989 with an associate's in 1989. Cash raised amounted to $562 in 1990, compared to degree in criminal justice. Cherpeske was a recipient of the $403.51 in 1989. Entering Scholars full-tuition scholarship from SSU. There were two generous private contrih~ltinns' Cherpeske is a member of the Sangamon State Legal coordinator Shen'al Clark reported, "and at least one office Studies Assochtlon and has served on the University's (VPAA) chose to contribute to the food pantry in lieu of , committee for the Red Ribbon Campaign. He has been exchanging gifts.' included in the Deans' Ust and Who's Who Among Students Clark added, 'Please express a big 'thanks!' to the in American Universities and Colleges. university community on behalf of the food pantry committee "I appreciate ail the opportunities that have been given for their generous support in encouraging and assisting those to me,' Cherpeske said, 'and i have worked hard to make the in need in the Springfield area.' most of those opportunities. I have always ambitiously sought The next food pantry collection date is Friday, Feb. 1. to attain the goals set before me, and I have strived to do the best job possible in every circumstance. However, I will never SSU to observe King birthday let my personal ambitions stand In the way of taking time to Sangamon State University offices will be closed Monday, help others. I feel that I possess the academic and lesdership Jan. 21, in observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther qualities needed in the legal profession, and I will strive to King Jr. No classes will be held. represent that profession as well as Sangamon State The holiday wiil not be observed Monday, Jan. 14, as University to the best of my ability." erroneously listed in the calendar of the 1990-91 catalog. Crowiey plans return visit to China It's finally here--- Robert J. Crowley, professor of Human Development The Broadway smash hit "Les Miserables.' presented as Counseling, will be returning to Shanghai Teachers University a Marine Bank Broadway Showcase, will be performed at the later this year, to continue his work in the counseling field In Sangamon State University Auditorium Jan. 15-20. China. Performances during the week will begin at 730 p.m., with From Jan. 21 June 4, 1989, Crowley was in China Friday and Saturday evening performances beginning at 8:15 studying the various kinds of counseling being offered, p.m. There will be matinee performances on Saturday and participating In counseling workshops, teaching classes and Sunday at 2 p.m., and a Sunday evening performance at 730 sewing private clients. This tlme he leaves Feb. 20 and plans p.m. to be gone three and one-half months, but will return in time 'Les Miserables' Is based on Victor Hugo's epic novel. to teach summer session. Written against a backdrop of a doomed French Revolution in Last year, he left China the day of the Tiananmen Square 1832, it is the story of Jean Valjean, a man sentenced to massacre. Crowley said he wasn't fearful, 'although that may prison for stealing a loaf of bread for his family. After he has be naive,' he added. 'Of course, the financial situation will be sewed hls sentence and begun a new life, Valjean is hounded worse than it was last tlme I was there, but, overall, things by police inspector Javert over a period of 17 years for his seem to be returning to normal, whatever 'normal' is in China.' one crime. While in China as part of a faculty exchange program, The national tour is recreating the full Broadway Crowley will develop a videotape that will help its Chinese production, indudlng up to eight truckloads worth of props. viewers improve their listening skills as counselors. The costume pieces, lights, sound equipment, towers, a turntable videotape, using relevant Chinese situations, will be recorded with a 30-horse-power motor and two mammoth barricades in Chinese. Wei-jun Zhang, a teacher who, through the same operated hydraulically. 'Les Miserables' has shown all overthe exchange program, was at Sangamon State from 1986-87, will world includingVienna. Oslo, Tei Aviv and Australia. The show work with Crowley on the videotape project. We complement runs 3 1/4 hours and has proved to be a hit wherever it each other very well,' Crowley said. Whatever weaknesses I shows. have with the Chinese language, he'll make up for and Ticket prices are $31.50, $33.50 and $35.50 for matinee whatever weaknesses he has in the field of counseling, if any, and week nigM performances; $33.50, $35.50 and $37.50 for 1'11 make up for.' weekend evening performances. Pre-show dlscussions and Crowley and Zhang also plan to conduct a series of questions, beginning 45 minutes before each show, will be workshops for prospective counselors while Crowley is in the held in the Studio Theatre. For tickets. call 786-6160. country. While working in China In 1989, workshops were conducted in four major cities and people from throughout the Shadowfax concert canceled country attended. 'This time we'll try to go to places we The Shadowfax concert scheduled for Friday, Feb. 15, at haven't been before,' Crowley said. We have been discussing the Sangamon State UniversityAuditorium has been canceled. the possibility of conducting a workshop In inner Mongdia.' The band had rescheduled its Midwest tour because of Crowley also hopes to offer ?he Chinese equivalent of some personnel changes and has now disbanded entirely. career counseling' with an instrument he developed. Shadowfax concert ticket hdders may mail tickets, with Using Shanghai Teachers' University as a home base, name and address to: Ticket Office, Sangamon State Crowley and Zhang will also teach a course in theories of University, Springfield, 627949243, A refund will be mailed. counseling for advanced graduate students. Questions may be directed to 786-6160. The Assochtion of Chinese Counselors has also extended an invitation to Crowley to address the organization Faculty/staff activities while he Is in China. AUSON BLASDEU, associate ~rofessorof nursina, has published an article. 'Early-Stage ~reastCancer: ~dbant NAlA names Prairie Star to All-America team Drug Therapy,' in the November 1990 Issue of the American Danny Yonan, a junior at Sangamon State University, Journal of Nursing. Her co-author was Carla Daniels, a staff has been named an honorable-mention forward on the NAiA nurse at Springfield Clinic and a graduate of SSU's Nursing All-America men's soccer team. Yonan scored SIXgoals and Program. 11 assists for the Prairie Stars. Yonan was previously named to the NAlA first team all- WSSU staffers MARY CARUN and SUSANNE CARNS will area soccer team. On the second team were SSU's Kirk be the guest speakers at the Wednesday, Jan. 16, meeting of Moser, lsiah Uncoln and Brad Schiiler. The area consists of the Springfield Area Chapter of Women in Communications, Illinois, Iowa. Wisconsin and Minnesota. Inc. The focus of the meeting will be 'Behind the Scenes at WSSU 91.9 FM: A Profile of lilinois Public Radio.' Grant writing primer published Proposal Writing: A Basic Primer, a new publication ARDESHIR LOHRASBI, associate professor of business designed to help not-for-profii agencies and other admlnistration, recently appearedonSCAN-17'sFaculty Focus organizations secure state and federal grants, has recently program. The topic was 'impact of Robotics on Production been released by the lllinois Department of Commerce and and Operations Management.' Community Affairs. The guide discusses the critical components of grant KEN OLDFIELD, associate professor of public writing and concludes with a full bibliography that lists various administration, and Kevin Ritter, a 1989 graduate of SSU's resource documents to help organizations seArch for Public Administration Program, published 'Testing the Effects foundation and corporate support. of Tax increment Financing In Springfield, Illinois: The To obtain a free copy of the primer, write or call DCCA's Assessor's Rde In Determining Policy Outcomes' in a recent Office of Urban Assistance, 625 E. Ada~ltsSirwi, SplinyiiJri, - issue ~~'FIU~SI~~T~iourrrai,a p~'uiidiiot~of the International 62701, 7856193. Association of Assessing Officers. --- -- C&&

Jan 15 Tue 'Les Miserables' 730 p.m.. SSU Auditorium Jan 16 Wed 'Les Miserables" 730 p.m.. SSU Auditorium Jan 17 Thu 'Les Miserables' 730 p.m., SSU Auditorium Jan 18 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m., BRK-333 Jan 18 Fri 'Les Miserables' 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Jan 19 Sat "Les Miserables" 2 & 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Jan 20 Sun 'Les Miserables' 2 & 7:30 p.m., SSU Auditorium

'Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. SANGRMON STRTE UNIVERSITY 9 SPRINGFIELD, 11 69794-9943 1 Volume 7, Number 18 Offlce of University R ations Jean Richards January 17, 1991 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-6716 Editor SSU to observe King birthday Workshop set for high school students Sangamon State University offices will be closed Sangamon State University will host an informative Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of the birthday of Martin workshop about college choices and financial aid Luther King Jr. No classes will be held. opportunities for high school students Monday, Jan. 21, from 2-4 p.m. at St. John AME Church, 1519 E. Capitol Avenue. The workshop, which Is free and open to any high school King Unity March planned sophomore, junior or senior in the Springfield area, honors the The 2nd Annual Martln Luther King Unity March and blrthday and life of Martln Luther Klng Jr. The event is Church Service wiil be held Monday. Jan. 21. The event, sponsored by the Community Education Resource Network. sponsored by the SSU African-American Student Organlzation, Springfield Schod District 8186, Lincoln Land Community starts with the assembly of marchers at 11:30 a.m. at the Cdlege. Springfield Cdlege in Illinois and Sangamon State Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1800 S. Martin Luther University. King Drive. The march begins at noon, proceeds north on We're lookingfora good turnout this year and encourage MLK Drive and concludes with a service at the Pleasant Grove ail faculty and staff to attend," said Leroy Jordan, assistant Baptist Church. 908 S. Martin Luther Klng Drive. vice president of academic affairs for educational services and The public is invited to participate in both the march and outreach. 'The participants from the various institutions have the church service. For more information, write the African- given freely of their time to organize this workshop. Many of American Student Organization. Room F4,Sangamon State the students and their parents have made college choices University, Springfield 62794-9243, or call the University's based on their participation at the workshop," he added. Minority Services Center at 7864333. For more Information, cail 786-6540. Registration continues until Jan. 29 BOR gains two new members Students may register for the spring semester through Cad E. Kasten of Carlinville and Joe B. Ebbesen of DeKalb Tuesday, Jan. 29, without paying late fees. Students must will be sworn in for six-year terms on the Board of Regents register in person in F-20. After Jan. 29, a $5 fee for adding a during its Jan. 24 meeting at ISU. The State Senate ratified the course and a $10 late registration fee is in effect. appointments of the two men to the BOR, the governing board for Northem Illinois, lllinois State and Sangarnon State Deadline for arts competition Feb. 15 Universities, on Jan. 8. Employees wishing to participate In this year's Two new seats on the board were established by the state Springfield Area Arts Council's 'On My Own Time' competition legislature last spring. With the passage of HB 2842, two must register by Friday, Feb. 15. Entry forms and rules are alumni were added to the board, one each from NIU and ISU. available from competition coordinator Polly Myers, PAC 571, An alumnus from SSU will be appointed when a vacancy on 786-6716. the board occurs. 'I'd like to point out that even though everyone must Kasten received a bachelor's degree from ISU in 1966. He register by Feb. 15, the artwork is not due until March 1,' graduated from the Northwestern University School of Law in Myers said. 'That gives everyone a iMe bit more time to finish 1969 and is a partner in a Carlinville law firm. He has also up their artwork.' Poetry entries are not due until Friday, served as a member of the ISU Alumni Board. March 15, she added. Ebbesen, former mayor of DeKalb and state Entries may include painting, drawing, photography, representative, is a retired optometrist and an alumnus of NIU. sculpture, printmaking, pottery, cdlage, basketry, mosaic, After attending NIU, he completed requirements for a doctor carvlng, metal work, jewelry, batik, lapidary, original hand- of optometry degree in 1951 from the Illinois College of crafted models and miniatures, flower arrangements, weaving, Optometry In Chicago. He currently works as an optometric, quilting and other types of stitchery. However, Myers stressed real estate and governmental affairs consultant. that to be eligible, a work must be original and not fashioned WSSU extends news programming from a pre-packaged kit. ' 'I hope that all employees seriously consider entering Effective Friday, Feb. 1, WSSU, 91.9 FM, will extend this year's show.' Myers saM. "It's quite an honor just to 'Morning Edition' 20 minutes each weekday morning from participate.' All participants must be employees of Sangamon 8:40 a.m. to 9 a.m., according to Rob Gordon, the station's State. Because of arts council rules, students are not eligible general manager. to participate. We're making these changes to better serve our news A $4 entry fee helps to defray the cost of a catalog that audience,' Gordon sald. "Over the past few years, our listeners recognizes all entrants and winners, she saM. have repeatedly let us know that they would like to receive All entries will be displayed on campus. Judging of the more news.' He added, The changes will also help us better in-house exhibits will take place April 8-12. Up to three winning carry out our public affairs mission." pieces for the citywide exhibit will be selected by arts council in addition to extending 'Morning Edition," WSSU will add judges, Myers sald. 'Across the Atlantic,' a program which offers European news The exhibit opening and reception for the citywide perspectives, to the line-up at 6 a.m. on Saturdays. "State awards will take place Saturday, May 11, at the Marine Bank. Week in Revidwiil be moved to follow "Across the Atlantic" and can be heard at 630 a.m. on Saturdays. Two admissions counselors hired Wllliam Warfield to perform with symphony Marsha Lee Fragier and Thomas E. Morris are As a prelude to the celebration of Black History Month, Sangamon State Univekity's newest admissions counselors. the Springfield Symphony Orchestra wili bring the sounds of They joined the Office of Admissions and Records staff Jan. 2. freedom, with their fury and passion, to the ears of all who "We are delighted to have these two new replacement attend the fourth MasterworksConcert at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, admissions counselors,' Director of Admissions and Records Jan. 26, at the SSU Auditorium. Jerry Curl said. 'They bring energy. enthusiasm, a variety of The program wiil include Joseph Schwatner's "New ability and determination to their new assignments. The OAR Mornlng for the World.' The varied instruments of an staff welcomes them and their training is progressing as expanded percussion section and the brass set the stage for scheduled. We support them in their new endeavors and feel a powerful text taken from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a certain they wili reflect well upon SSU,' he said. dream' speech. World renowned baritone William Warfield wiil Fragier earned her master's degree In public narrate. communication and broadcasting from Western illinois Waffleld made his recital debut in New York's Town Hall University in 1989. While at Western she served as an in 1950 and almost lmmedhtely was engaged to portray Joe administrative graduate assistant, provided academic advising In the 1951 MGM movie version of Jerome Kern's musical to high-risk students and taught Afro-American studies and 'Showboat.' His performance of the song 'Old Man River" in study skills. that highly successful movieso moved audiences that Warfield Morris, a master's candidate in SSU's Communication gained popular recognition throughout the world. Program, was an assistant editor at Illinois Issues. He Among his many honors, Warfieid received a 1984 graduated cum laude from Kenyon College in Gambler, Ohio. Grammy award for his narration of Aaron Copland's 'A Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in English. While at Kenyon, Morris Portrait.' assisted in the recruitment of new students and introduced Central Illinois recently celebrated Warfield's prospective students to the cdiege. accomplishments on the occasion of his retirement as "Tom will be responsible primarily for the northwestern chairman of the Voice Department at the University of illinois. part of the state and will be the liaison counselor for the Concert tkkets are available through the SSU ticket office, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences,' Curl said. 'Marsha will be 786-6160. responsible primarily for the northeastern portlon of the state From 6-7:15 p.m. on the evening of the concert, the and will be the liaison counselor for the School of Public Springfield Symphony will offer a hot buffet dinner at a cost of Affairs and Adminlstratlon,' he added. $12 per person in conference room C/D. Dinner music will be provided by the Jane Hartman Trio and a cash bar will be World Affairs Council to sponsor lecture available. Dinner reservations can be made by calling the 'Prospects for Peace in a Postcommunlst World' will be symphony office at 522-2838. the focus of a lecture, 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25, at the Concert goers are also invited to attend 'Concert Centennial Bulldlng Auditorium in the State Capitd Complex. Comments,' an informal discussion of the evening's program John J. Giliian, director of the Notre Dame University featuring Music Director Kenneth Kiesler, at 7:30 p.m. in the Institute for Peace Studies and former governor of Ohio, will PAC Studio Theatre. speak at the Fourth Annual Hesburgh Alumni Lecture Series which is sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Central lntramurals office plans ski trip to Wisconsin Illinois and the Notre Dame dub of Illinois. Sangamon State University students, staff and faculty are A reception and refreshments wiil fdlow the program in invited to join the 1991 group ski trip on Feb. 1-3 to Cascade the Hall of Flags. Mountain, Devil's Head, Wls. For additional Information, contact the Office of The cost of $139.95 Includes transportation. lodging for University Relations at 786-6716. two nights (two per room), ski rental and a ski party. Lift tickets and meals are not Included. Skiers wili depart SSU at Auditorium offers premium parking to patrons 4 a.m., Friday, Feb. 1, and return at 11 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 3. For the past 10 years, many patrons of the Sangamon For more information, call Oscar Lambdin at 786-6674. State University Auditorium have been wishing for some parking closer to the Publlc Affairs Center and now, their wish Faculty/staff activities has been fulfilled. MARJORIE FONa affirmative action officer, dl moderate Patrons may use 50 'premium' parking spaces located a fdiow-up to panel discussion on racism at 7 p m.. today, in a portion of the parking lot south of the Public Affalrs Thursday, Jan. 17, at the YWCA, 421 E. Jackson. The Center. The spaces, available on a firstcome, first-served presentation fdlows a public forum on racism, sponsored by basis, will be available for $3. the Baha'is of Springfield, held last September. Since then, a "Since we first opened the Auditorium, we've been committee has met twice to study Issues raised at the forum. looking for ways to increase dose-In parking,' said John Dale The committee's findings will be presented tonight. Kennedy, director of the Auditorium. 'Construction on the smaller lot near the PAC has increased the number of Anniversary t-shirts still available available parking places twlce In the last two years.' he said. The SSU Alumni Association is selling t-shirts We thought now was the time to make It avalable for the commemorating the University's 20th anniversary. The shirts exclusive use of our patrons.' are 50 percent cotton. 50 percent polyester and are imprinted The lot wili be closed to all other parking beginning at 5 In black, red and yellow with the special anniversary logo. p.m. on performance days. An attendant wili be on duty. Adult-slze t-shirts (XL, L, M and S) are $8; t-shirts for children Patrons who desire to use the premium spaces are in sizes 6-8 and 8-10 are only $6. encouraged to enter the campus from the south. A small number of anniversary watches at $20 each are With the addition of the new premium spaces, valet also available. To purchase a t-shirt or watch, stop by PAC parking will be eliminated. 567.

Jan 17 Thu 'Les Miserables' 7:30 p.m., SSU Auditorium Jan 18 Fri Faculty Senate meeting 10 a.m.. BRK-333 Jan 18 Fri Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29 Jan 18 Fri "Les Miserables' 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Jan 19 Sat 'Les Miserables' 2 8 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Jan 20 Sun 'Les Miserables' 2 8 730 p.m., SSU Auditorium Jan 21 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day University offices ciosed/no classes

*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. SRNGRMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, I1 62794-9243. Volume 7. Number 19 Office of Universlty Relations Jean Richards January 24, 1991 PAC 567 (217) 786-671 6 Editor Goodbye styrofoam EOM Committee selects Wilkin Well, actually it's polystyrene and it's not totally gone, On the fourth floor of the Public Affairs Center, Becky but the Sangamon State University cafeteria started the spring Wilkin, accompanied by a group of conspirators, walked to semester by encouraging its customers to purchase what she had been told was a meeting. It wasn't until she beverages in glass glasses and china cups, instead of uslng glanced downward to the third floor atrium and saw the foam containers. placards, held aloft by five friends, which read 'Employee of "Technically, the polystyrene cups we have are the Month Becky Wilkln' that she realized she wasn't on her recyclable, but there's no market for them,' said cafeteria way to a meeting. She was on her way to a reception to honor manager Al Barnhart. 'And, we wanted to get In line with the her as Sangamon State University's employee of the month for rest of the university's environmental efforts and that was the January. basis for the decision" to offer glass, he said. Wiikln is project manager/assistant to the director at the Polystyrene containers are still available. We want university's Center for Legal Studies. She joined the University people to use them only for carry-out items,' Barnhart said. in 1978 as a graduate assistant and earned her master's "You have to have carry-out containers on this type of degree in legal studies in 1980. She joined the staff full time in commuter campus.' 1981. Barnhart said Food Service had lowered the prices on In accepting the award, Wilkln said, "I remember what beverages to encourage the use of the smaller glass Becky Veach said when she got this award. You all thought containers. However, customers pay the same price at the she was crazy, but she said that she felt like she ought to be cash register whether the beverage is In a glass or the slightly paying the University because she was learning so much. I larger foam cup. feel the same way. I want to thank everyone for teaching me. Renee Robinson, vice president of SAGE (Students but I'm also glad that I get paid.' Allied for a Greener Earth) applauded the cafeteria's efforts. Frank Kopecky, professor of legal studies and public "We're really happy about this. Our group can't take any credit affairs, said Wilkln's "loyalty to the Center and the University is for it, but i wanted to congratulate the cafeteria on its efforts,' immense. She Is a credit to the Center and the University as Robinson said. 'I want to encourage people to participate," a whole.' she said, adding that the effort would only be successful if the Nancy Ford, director of the Center, said Wilkin held the glasses were returned. "Everyone must take an environmental Center together when it didn't have a director. "The Center Is and moral position for this to work,' she said. still golng in part because of Becky's efforts,' Ford said. Barnhart said the cafeteria has had problems before with adding that 'she trained me to be a director.' people returning items to the cafeteria. 'It's a continual Wilkln said the Center is 'a neat place to work. What we problem. Building Service people find items in the trash all the are doing Is worthwhile - bringing the University and the law time. it's easier to throw it away than bring it back.' to people.' Wilkin and her husband. Chuck, are the parents of two daughters. They reside in S~ringfield. SSU offers PBS'S most popular telecourse As employee of the month, Wilkin receives special parking This semester Sangamon State Universky offers the privileges, campus gm certificates and the chance to be acclaimed PBS series "Vietnam: A Television History.' the chosen SSU3semployee of the year, Employees of the month network's most popular telecourse, in Springfield. Decatur and are nominated by co-workers and are chosen by a campus- Peoria. In Springfield, the telecourse will air on Tuesdays, wide committee consisting of past employees of the month. beginning Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. on the Convocom public Anyone may nominate an employee. Nomination forms television network. may be obtained from the University Assembly Office, PAC "Vietnam: A Television History" chronicles three decades 383, and should be returned by the 15th of month in In Vietnam 1975) during lime order to be considered for the following month. Nominations Vietnamese revolutionaries battled first the French, then the remain valid for six months. Americans, in an effort to gain control of a country divided by centuries of conflict. Nina Adarns, associate professor of history and BOR to meet today at ISU women's studies, will teach the course in Springfield where Clarification of the policy on employees called up for she will lead discussions concerning the costs and military action and a summary of the Illinois Board of Higher consequences of the American war in Vietnam. Adams will use Education's new program recommendations are on the the Vietnam experience to help students expand their views of agenda of the Board of Regents at its regularly scheduled themselves and their roles in American society. The meeting today, Thursday, Jan. 24, in the Bone Student Center development of a personal viewpoint will allow students to at Illinois State University in Normal. examine emotional and moral issues surrounding the Vietnam The Board'sagenda also includes a summary of the IBHE War. fiscal year 1992 budget recommendations with regard to Students will meet on-campus approximately once a operations and capital funding, a recommendation for a month. on Thursdays. from 6-9:30 p.m.. to participate in cooperativework program and personneltransactions at SSU. discussions, receive assignments and take tests. Regency universities include Northern Illinois University, To enroll, call the Admissions Office at 7866626. Illinois State University and Sangamon State University. Health services society elects officers On My Own Time needs your talent The Sangamon State University Society for Health On My Own Time registrations to date are down from last Service Administrators recently elected its officers. Lemi-ob year, but you still have time to get invdved. Registration Erinkitola was elected president and Monica Harness was deadline for the sixth annual cQ-wide arts competition is elected vice president. Augustine Agho, assistant professor Friday, Fen 15. of health services administration, will serve as the society's This ,.vent, sponsored by the Springfield Area Arts faculty adviser. Council, provides an opportunity for employees to display The society, founded in 1984 through the efforts of original art works, crafts and poetry at two exhibits, one in- former faculty member Henry Smorynsky, was established to house at SSU, and then a city-wide exhibit for the top winners. create a liaison between health care professionals and The in-house exhibit, from which one to three winners will students in the university's Health Services Administration be selected, will be held April 1-30. Honorable mentions will Program. also be awarded. The top three winning pieces. selected by The society will host a reception at 5 p.m.. Wednesday. Springfield Area Arts Council judges, will then be exhibited, Jan. 30, in the PAC atrium. The reception is open to anyone along with winners from other companies and agencies, at the with an interest in health services, especially HSA students, Marine Bank. May 11-24. Winners of the city-wide exhibit will faculty and staff. be announced at a reception at the Marine Bank on Saturday, May 11. Deadline nears for scholarship submissions Entries may indude painting, drawing. photography. Entries for the Joseph Cates ~emorialcompetition are sculpture, printmaking, pottery, collage, basketry, mosaic. due Friday, Feb. 1, at BRK 375. The $500 scholarship award carving, metal work, jewelry, batik, lapidary, original hand- will be presented at the Verbal Arts Festival in April to the best crafted models and miniatures. flower arrangements, weaving, original work inspired by this year's Cates short story 'A Life's quilting and other types of stitchery. Original poetry may also Pursuit,' which can be found on reserve in Brookens Library. be submitted in a separate category. Submissions (one entry per student) should be typed, Each individual may submit up to three works in the visual double-spaced with name and social security number on each art cat€!gOry for a single entry fee of $4; the poetry category page. Additional information is listed on the English Program may also be entered for a $4 entry fee. The fee will help defray bulletin board or call Susan Schroering at 786-6778. the cost of a catalog recognizing all entrants and winners. Thirty-nine companies and agencies participated in the Asolo returns with "Master Harold' 1990 On My Own Time program allowing 422 visual artists to The Asdo Theatre Company's mainstage touring exhibit more than 1.000 works of art. company brings Athd Fugard's powerful Broadway drama SSU employees participating last year included Dave 'Master Hardd... and the boys' to the Sangamon State Antoine. Joanne Barbee. Mary Jean Coleman, Jerry Cud, University Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.. Friday, Feb. 1. Set in South Lyn King. Marly McGill. George LH. Stone and Kathleen Africa in 1950, this compelling play focuses on the relationship Vinehout. Vinehout, Antoine and Barbee were in-house between a white South African youth and two Mack servants winners and King received an honorable mention. McGill won who work for his parents. best of show for the city-wide poetry category. The play is set in a tearoom in Port Elizabeth, author Please contact Polly Myers. PAC 571, 786-6716, for Fugard's hometown and the setting for several of his works. additional information. When the play opened on Broadway in 1982, it brought rave reviews for Fugard and received a Drama Desk Award for Faculty/staff activities 'best play.' One of the original actors, Zakes Mokae won a STEVEN EGGER, associate professor of social justice Tony Award for 'best actof for his performance. professions, was featured in a Jan. 21 article, 'SSU professor: The story is of Hardd. Sam and WUlie. Harold's Serial murderers target 'powerless' people' in The State alcoholic, crippled father is about to come home from the Journal-Register. Egger recently published a book, Serial hospital and in his confused anger, Hardd turns on two of the Murder, An Elus~ifePhenomenon. people closest to him - Sam and Willie. This one incident in the three men's lives changes their relationship forever. EDWARD L HAWES, professor of history and Central Illinois audiences have enjoyed Ado Theatre's environmental studies, gave a presentation at a scientific productions of Towards Zero' and 'Blythe SpitW performed conference on the future of the gulf of Maine, Jan. 9, in Woods previously at the SSU Auditorium. Founded in I=, the Hde, Mass. The presentation was on the use of 'dirty histow Florida-based company has grown immensely and has (i.e., tracking historical sources of pollution) in scientific established itself as one of America's major regional research. companies. SSU faculty member Regan Smith will lead a PDQ (pre- RAY SCHROEDER, assodate pdesmof communication, show discussion and questions) 45 minutes prior to the recently returned from The Annenberg Washington Program performance. The 30-minute session will be held in conference Winter Faculty Seminar sponsored by NorthwesternUniversity. room G on the lower level of the Public Affairs Center. Twenty faculty from universities around the U.S. and Europe Tickets for the performance are $12.50. $14.50 and were selected from more than 100 applicants to anend a $15.50. Call 786-61 60 to purchase tickets. week-long meeting with communication policy makers in Washington, D.C.. on the topic of cable television regulation. Moser chosen alternate for NAlA Senior Bowl Participants met with FCC commissioners and staff members Prairie Star Kirk Moser will compete as an alternate at as well as industry leaders and Congressional staff members. the 3rd Annual NAlA Senior Bowl soccer game, Sunday, April Schroeder has also been invited to present a white paper 21, at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Ctuces, N.M. on'local Programming:TheCable/Cdlege Connection'atthe Two 16-player rosters with four alternates each is National Academy of Cable Programming's 1991 Local selected from the available pod of seniors at each of the 2:: Programming Seminar on Feb. 4 in Washington, D.C. His NAlA institutions sponsoring men's soccer. Moser is . - paperwill be among four presented in a session moderated by alternate for the West Team. Cablevision Magazine Senior Editor Simon Applebaum.

Jan 22-Feb 15 Annual student fine an exhibition 1nsmfb-a Gallery, 3rd Floor, Bmckerrs Library Jan 26 Sat Springfield Symphony Orchestra w/ William Warfield 8:15 p m.. SSU Auditorium Feb 1 Fri 'Master Harold... and the boys' 8 15 p.m. SSU Auditorium Feb 1-3 SSU ski trip to Cascade Mountain, Devil's Head, Wis. Call 786-6674 for details

' news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tues, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. SANGAMON STATE UNlVERSlPl SPRINGFIELD. 11 6Q794-9243. Volume 7, Number 20 Office of University Relations Jean Richards January 31, 1991 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor Events planned to celebrate Project STP: a success African-American History Month Every once in a while, when people work together for a To celebrate African-American History month in common good, thelr efforts pay off and something marvelous February, SSU's African-American Student Organization will happens. It is even more rare, when that something marvelous sponsor a number of public activities on campus. Admlsslon lasts. But for the last heyears, the lillnois Board of Higher is free unless otherwise noted. Education, Llncdn Land Community College, Springfield SchdDistrict 8186, Springfield Cdlege in Illinois, Springfield - Friday, Feb. 1, 'Unity Day,' features a play by the Eastside Theater titled 'A Tribute to Langston Hughes: Harlem Urban League and Sangamon State University have done Montage* and storyteller Eugene Rdland, 6 p.m., Brookens something marvelous. Auditorium. Project STP (Student, Teachers and Parents) Is currently - Friday, Feb. 8, Edna Walden, assistant to Gov. Jim In its flfth year of operation and Is supported--financially and Edgar, will speak on personal motivatlon, 1 p.m., PAC otherwise--bythose Institutlons. Leroy Jordan, assistant vice restaurant. president of academic affairs for educational services and - Friday, Feb. 15, "Open Your Heart' Valentine Dance. outreach, and Loretta Meeks, associate professor of teacher 830 p.m.. Sheraton Inn. 3090 Stevenson Drive, admlsslon: education, direct the project with the assistance of a steering SSU I.D. required; tickets for the public are $5 and may be committee comprised of representatives from the five purchased at the bursar's office. PAC 184. participating Institutions. - Tuesday, Feb. 19, two feature films, titles to be The program was developed as a model to prepare announced, 4-8 p.m.. Brookens Audiorlum. minority elementary schdstudents In grades 46to enter and - Thursday, Feb. 21. Jeanette Boone presents 'How to succeed in college preparatory mathematics courses offered trace your roots,' 5-7 p.m.. PAC conference rooms H and I. In grades 7-12. For more Information, contact the African-American We want to give students a better foundation in Student Organization, F-46, or call the Minority Student mathematlcs,'Jordan said. "This kind of foundation Is essential Services Center at 786-6333. to their future success in life.' The main aoal- of the orolect.'. , Jordan continued. "is to help elementary students Improvetheir mathematics skills and Desert Storm support group forming to help thelr parents and their teachers provide the support so The Counseling Center is establishing a support group that students can successfully complete high school math for SSU students, faculty and staff with family members or courses and eventually enter college and professional friends involved In Operation Desert Storm. An organizational careers.' meeting will be held from 10 a.m.-noon, Friday, Feb. 1, In BRK And, according to Meeks, 'a great deal has been 492. Interested persons are asked to contact Judy Shipp at accomplished over the four years of the project. We realize 786-7122. that numerous factors are possible causes for minority Dean Homer Butler estimates that at least 12 SSU children's lower performance in mathematics and we are students were called up for Operation Desert Storm. making efforts to identify and alleviate these obstacles. 'Unfortunately, this does not include students who could have However, this can only be done effectively if educational and been called up, but were able to complete their classes and local community groups continue to mobilize to work did not request a refund.' cooperatively for change.' Anyone wishing to write to an SSU student Involved in Meeks added, 'In order for minorities to realize a greater Operation Desert Storm, should contact Ship in the access to higher level mathematics courses, it is imperative Counseling Center for names and addresses. that this type of systematic effort involving commitments from Foreign student adviser Gerlinde Coates Is also school systems, higher education institutions and local assembling a group for students from the Mlddle East to community agencies working in cooperationwith parents and discuss problems and explore ways that the University could students be an ongoing part of the system.' be of assistance. For more information. call 786-6678. Attitude Scales and Longitudinal Studies developed by Larry Stonecipher, assistant professor of mathematics and , Site improvements for science building planned teacher education, have shown that a large percentage of At its January meeting the Capital Development Board minority students who are taking higher-level math courses Is selected architects and planners to design more than $63.4 a direct result of Project STP. million in state-funded construction and renovation projects The parent component of the project, which is the statewide including site improvements for SSU's Health and responsibility of the Springfield Urban League, has joined Sciences Building. forces with the PTC organizations within the participating The Springfield engineering firm of Crawford, Murphy & schools and has proven to be an effective partnership in Tilly inc. will provide SSU site improvements for $574,200. keeping parents aware of the project and the needs of the Dick Williams, director of physical planning and students, Meeks said. operations, said the site improvements Include constructlon of When the project began, JeffersonElementary School was sidewalks, a 140-car parking lot, a service drive, exterior selected as the pilot school because. Jordan said, it lighting, an exterior courtyard area and landscaping. He said represented a demographic cross section of the community. the firm plans to start construction this summer. (cCfltirl@ (continued from front) Center's training to thwart drunk driving In Its first year. Project STP Involved approximately 100 From early February to late June, Julie La Forge will visit 4th. 5th and 6th grade students, of which 30 percent were Arlington Heights. Bellevllie, Cairo, Carthage, Charleston, minority students. Five teachers and five teacher aMes were Freeport, Highland, Homewood, Lewistown, Pekin, Quincy, also involved that first year. In the second year of the Sycamore. Watseka and Waukegan. Actually, she'll be in more program, Jefferson became a 5th-6th grade center and Project than 60 cities throughout Illinois. STP expanded to serve approximately 500 5th-6th grade La Forge, a training coordinatorfor the University's Center students, 18 teachers and 18 teaching asslstants. The program for Legal Studies, will be talking to owners and managers of proved to be so successful. Jordan said, that the project bars and restaurants about the importance of training people expanded again to include Jefferson's five elementary feeder who serve alcohd. It is the first time that the center has schools--Black Hawk, Laketown, Southern View, Hazel Dell offered this training. and Harvard Park. The next year, Enos was added. Today, "What we want to get across Is that if someone can slow Project STP serves approximately 1,605 3rd-6th graders. down the rate you are drinking and keep you from becoining Meeks said that the teacher in-service component of the Intoxicated, then you'll never go out on the road and become project provkles instructlonal training for the teachers on the a danger,' La Forge saM. In Illinois, an owner can be sued if seven mathematics goals Mentffled by the State Board of someone who has become drunk In his establishment causes Education. Teacher feedback regarding this component an accident. The program will show owners how to reduce indicates that they feel that it has been very beneflchl in thelr lhbliityexposurethrough server intervention training, she addressing classroom needs," Meeks commented. saM. However, Meeks added. 'even though the project staff The haifday training program, 'Alcohol Server Intervention is very satisfied with the past activities of the instructional & Uabiiity Prevention Program: What they are &what they can component, a desire for some type of planned experience for do for you' is being funded by a grant provkled by the Illinois teachers to address some of the other elements related to Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and there is success in mathematics has been an ongoing need.' no charge to attend. That goal will be realized next month when Project STP During the program, La Forge will cover DUI laws. hosts its 'Mathematics: Gateway to Success for Minorities' insurancecwerageandliability, victim's rights/compensation, Conference. The conference, set for Thursday, Feb. 21, vehicular homicide/manslaughter laws, identification of false 'centers around teaching mathematics to diverse learners,' I.D. cards, techniques In recognizingsigns of intoxication and Meeks said. "William Branch. the 1990-91 Illlnois Teacher of designated driver program. the Year, will be one of many outstanding speakers scheduled In announcing the program, then-DASA Director William for the conference,' she added. The conference will be held at T. Atklns said, These Issues affect everyone because of the Sangamon State University's Public Affairs Center. potential danger to the public's safety when alcoholic For additional information about Project STP and the beverages are distributed irresponsibly. conference, contact Leroy Jordan at 7866540. La Forge is alsodeveloplnga 30-page educational manual and Is working with the SSU Television Office to produce an Students may see "Master Harold" for $5 instructional videotape for the program participants. The Asolo Theatre Company's mainstage touring Prior to joining the center last October, La Forge worked company brings Athd Fugard's powerful Broadway drama in Arizona as a prosecutor and handled many DUI cases. 'Master Harold... and the boys' to the Sangamon State University Auditorium at 8:15 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1. Deadline for On My Own Time Feb. 15 The company will also perform at noon, Friday. Feb. 1. On My Own Time registrations to date are down from last SSU students may attend this early-blrd performance for $5. year, but you still have time to get involved. Registration Tickets for the 8:15 p.m. performance are $12.50, $14.50 deadline for the sMh annual city-wide arts competItlon is and $15.50. Call 786-6160 to purchase tickets. Friday, Feb. 15. This event, sponsored by the Springfield Area Arts SSU teams forming for Bowl for Kids' Sake Council, provides an opportunity for employees to display Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Sangamon County sponsors original art works, crafts and poetry at two exhibits, one in- the 1991 Bowl for Kids' Sake, Saturday, Feb. 23, at Spillway house at SSU, and then a city-wide exhibit for the top winners. Lane South, MacArthur at Outer Park Drive. SSU bowllng Entries may Include painting, drawing, photography. teams are now forming. sculpture, printmaking, pottery, collage, basketry, mosaic, Bowlers will receive free bowling, free focd and drink, carving, metal work, jewelry, batik, lapidary, original hand- free entertainment and the chance to win prizes. crafted models and miniatures, flower arrangements, weaving, All of the money raised during Bowl for Kids' Sake stays quiklng and other types of stitchery. Original poetry may also in Sangamon County and benefits the children helped by Big be submitted In a separate category. Brother/Blg Sister of Sangamon County. Please contact Polly Myers, PAC 571, 786-6716, for For details, contact Trlsh Kearney at 786-6516. . additional Information. lntramurals offers basketball, volleyball & ju-jltsu Faculty/staff activities Leagues are now forming for co-ed volleyball, which MARY BOHLEN, assistant professor of communication starts Saturday, Feb. 16, and basketball, which begins Sunday, and public affairs reporting, will moderate a panel discussion, Feb. 17. 'A Look at Springfield's News Coverage,' 7 p.m., Wednesday, The Office of lntramurals and Recreation Is also Feb. 13, at the SIU School of Medicine's Pearson Museum. sponsoring beginning ju-jitsu lessons. 6:308:30 p.m., The panel discusslon Is part of the annual 'Heart and Darts" Tuesdays and Thursdays, In E 22. meeting of the Springfield Area Chapter of Women in For details. contact Oscar Lambdin at 786-6674. Communications Inc.

now-Feb 15 Annual student fine art exhibition Instmckd Gallery, 3rd Flow, Brookens h'brary Feb 1 Fri Desert Storm support group meeting 10 a.m.-noon, BRK 492 Feb 1 Fri "Master Harold... and the boys" noon & 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Feb 1 Fri African-American History Month "Unity Day" 6-8 p.m., Brookens Auditorium Feb 8 Fri Speaker Edna Walden addresses "personal motivation' 1-2 p.m., PAC restaurant

*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly Is published every Thursday. SFtNGRMON STATE UNIVERSITY 9 SPRINGFIELD, 11 62794-9943 1 Vdume 7, Number 21 Office of University Rela ns Jean Richards February 7, 1991 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-6716 Editor Spring enrollment all-time high Jim Davis named EOM For the first time in the history of Sangamon State Sangamon State University carpenter Jim Davis is the University, spring enrdiment numbers have surpassed the university's employee of the month for February. 4,000 mark with 4,065 students enrdllng. 'I want to thank everyone who voted for me,' Davis said The increase of 6.8 percent over last spring's enrdlment in accepting the award Feb. 5. '1 plan to continue the same of 3,805, marks the 18th consecutive semester enrdiment has way, continuing the work I do-until I retire next year,' Davis increased over the previous comparable term. Undergraduate joked. enrdiment increased 4.3 percent from 2.280 in spring 1990 to Davis, who has worked at SSU since September 1986, is 2,378 this spring. Graduate enrdlment increased 10.6 percent originally from Springfield, Davis and his wife have two from 1,525 last spring to 1,687 students currently enrolled. children, a daughter, 21, who attends Sangamon State, and a 'I believe that these increases in graduate enrdlment son, 16. reflect the growing reputation of the university for high quality The employee of the month award goes to permanent educational programs which prepare students for significant employees who show outstanding merit, perform exceptional career opportunities,' SSU acting President Wayne Penn said. secvlce through their work and exhibit a posRive and Director of Admissions Jeny Curl said that several supportive attitude. trends were responsible for the increase in graduate As employee of the month, Davis receives special parking enrollment which reverses a decline experienced a couple of pctvileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to be years ago. "We're still studying it, but my best guest right now chosen SSU's employee of the year. Employees of the month is that the increase reflects 1) the fact that more of our are nominated by co-workers and nominating forms may be undergraduate class Is continuing into graduate school; 2) our plcked up from the University Assembly Office, PAC 383. efforts to increase the number of graduate assistantships and 3) our increased graduate internship activity.' he said. Presidential convocation set Cud also said SSU was experiencing 'significant Acting Sangamon State University President Wayne Penn increasesVn students transfeming from large universities. wl address the campus community at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. "Many of our new transfer students complain that at larger 15, at Brookens Auditorium. Students, faculty and staff are schods they couldn't get the courses or the attention they invited to attend. Rdis, juice and coffee wiil be served after the needed,' he said. Curl also said that many students from the speech in Brookens concourse. area are choosing to attend SSU. They are discovering that it simply costs too much to go away to school,' he said. WSSU plans program changes Since the 198485 school year, sprlng enrdlment has WSSU 91.9 FM, Springfield's public radio station, recently increased 39.4 percent and fall enrdiment, 43.6 percent. announced the addition of several new shows to its weekly pcogrammlng line-up effective March 1 including: 346 named to Dean's List - Music at Marlboro, 11 a.m., Sunday. internationally A total of 346 undergraduate students have been named recognized musicians and young artists combine their talents to the Dean's Ust at Sangamon State University for the fall during this 40th anniversary ofthe Marlboro, Vt., music festival. 1990 semester. Of the 346, 174 were from the School of -Thistle and Shamrock, 7 p.m., Sunday. Celtic music and Business and Management, 90 from the School of Health and culture presented by Scotswoman Fiona Ritchie. Human Services, 49 from the School of Uberal Arts and - BBC Newdesk, 6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Live from Sciences, 13 from the School of Public Affairs and London, a top-of-the-hour report of breaking news from the Administration and 20 were not classified within a school. worldwide network of BBC correspondents. To qualify for the designation, a student must be an - Monitoradio DaNy Edition, 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. undergraduate who took at least eigM graded semester hours Utilizing the resources of The Christian Science Monitor, the and maintained at least a 3.75 grade point average. Daily Edition provides additional insight into world events. - Bob and Bill. 9 p.m.. Monday-Friday. NPR personalities President's Awards presented Bob Christiansen and Bill Morelock offer a witty, stimulating In recognition of outstanding service to the university. and refreshing presentation of classical music. former SSU President Dumard Long awarded the first-ever - Evening Classics. 11 p.m., Monday-Friday. WSSU host President's Awards to the staffs of the Offlce of Admissions Brad Swanson selects music for the late evening. and Records, Auditorium Offlce, Financial Assistance Offlce, - Afro-pop Worldwide, 11 p.m., Saturday. African popular Physical Planning and Operations Office and the University music and other vibrant world music presented by NPR host Service Departments. George Coilinet. 'On behalf of all the students,' Student Senate President in addition to severai other program changes, Night Nellie Sims presented Long a plaque "in deep appreciation for Sounds with Dave Leonatti can now be heard at 7 p.m., your support and service to the students of Sangamon State Saturday. Jan Tonight wiil Billy Hickerson has been moved University.' to 7 p.m., Monday-Friday. The awards were given at a farewell reception for Long "We'd like to invite listeners to tune in to hear all of our on Jan. 30. changes,' WSSU Development Director Monte Perschon said. "We think they'll be pleased.' Teacher of year to speak at conference Everson, Stuart, Kopecky get new assignments The 1990-91 liiinois Teacher of the Year, William Branch, in addition to naming a new acting president and acting wiil be the keynote speaker for 'Mathematics: Gateway to vice president, the Board of Regents also approved several Success for Minorities' conference, Thursday, Feb. 21, at other changes in leadership at SSU at its January meeting. Sangamon State University. James Stuart will retain his position of associate The conference is sponsored by Project STP (Students, professor of anthropology while aiso serving as acting Teachers and Parents), a program to prepare minority associate vice president for academic affairs. elementary school students in grades 4-6 to enter and Judith Everson, associate professor of speech, will serve succeed in cdlege preparatory mathematics courses offers In as special assistant to acting President Wayne Penn. grades 7-12. Frank Kopecky, professor of legal studies and public Project STP is supported by the lllinols Board of Higher affairs, wiil serve as acting director of SSU's Center for Legal Education, Lincdn Land Community College, Springfield studies. School District X186, Springfield College in Illinois, Springfield Urban League and Sangamon State University. Deadline extended for On My Own Time Branch, a 12-year veteran of the dassroom, teaches Yw still have time to get invdved-the registration politlcai science, U.S. history, African-American history, public deadline for the sbcth annual city-wide arts competition has safety and a course on the American legal system at Evanston been extended. But don't waste another minute, contact Township High School. He hdds a bachelor's degree from Universlty Relations at 786-6716 as soon as posslble. Northeastern Illinois University and a master's degree from Concordla University In River Forest. Deadline tor Cates Scholarship extended As Illinois Teacher of the Year. Branch serves as the The deadline for submissions to the Joseph Cates writing state's 'ambassador for teaching.' He will spend the second competition which offers a $500 scholarship has been semester of this academic year traveling throughout Illinois extended to Thursday, Feb. 28. speaking to teacher workshops, education seminars and For details, call Susan Schroering at or call 7866778. conferences, community and cMc groups. A number of other statewide educators will participate as Moser tabbed for pro soccer draft workshop leaders at the conference. Former Prairie Star Kirk Moser has been invited to For more information about the conference or Project partlclpate In the Major Soccer League (MSL) draft, reports STP, contact Lwoy Jordan at 786-6540. Sangamon State University soccer coach Aydln Gonulsen. 'This is an outstanding honor,' Gonuisen said. 'As far as New electronic database tor library I know Kirk was the only player from any NAiA school invited PsychLit, the electronic compact disk version of to participate. All the other players were from NCAA PsychologicalAbsmcts, is now available on a PC workstation institutions.' in Brookens Library, reports Dean Brian Alley. A striker and midfielder, Moser wlll play In the league's A major research source in the disciplines of exhibition game slated for Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Kansas City. psychdogy, counseling, psychotherapy, mental disorders and The game, hosted by the Kansas City Comets professional related fields, PsychLit provides citations and abstracts for soccer team, is a 'can't-miss game' for many top scouts, more than 1,200 psychdogicai journals dating back to 1983. Gonuisen said. PsychLii also indexes and abstracts many major conference 'I was really ecstatic when I found out,' Moser said. proceedings, books and dissertations. 'Aydin had made every possible effort to get me in the game. Updated every three months, this compact disk but Sangamon is a small NAiA school and we were trying to database may be searched by virtually any word which compete against much larger DMsion I, ii and Ill schools. I appears in a title or abstract, or by author name. Subject was really quite surprised when I was selected.' headings for the Thesaurus d Psychological Index Terms may Earlier this month, Moser was chosen to compete as an aiso be used to access the database. alternate at the 3rd Annual NAiA Senior Bowl. He was also The PsychUt computer workstation Is on level two of named to the M-District 20 team. Brookens Ubrary near the information desk. The workstation A two-time All-American at Lewis and Clark Community is available from 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; College, Moser still hdds that school's scoring record. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Moser graduated from Sangamon State in December with To use the system, patrons must first stop by the a bachelor's degree In communication. Moser, who works in information desk and make an appointment for an Instructlon the sports department of KSDK Channel 5, lives In St. Louis. session whkh takes about 30 minutes. For users willing to learn to conduct their own searches, Faculty/staff activities there is no use charge. Users who prefer to have a librarian DARREN BEST, food servlce worker IV, was recently conduct the search are assessed a fee for the service. elected presklent of the ACF Central Illinois Culinary Art Association. National security topic of brown bag Sean Meyer and Kevin Knobloch from the Union of MARGUERITE K. SUMMERS, associate professor of Concerned Scientists will speak at a brown bag at noon, cornputer science, presented a paper, 'Using the Excelerator Wednesday, Feb. 13, PAC conference room B. information Engineering Features in a Database Course,' to Their topic will be 'U.S. National Security: Defense the fall meeting of the Excelerator Academic User Group in spending and other national priorities in the midst/aftermath New Orleans. At the annual business meeting, held in of the Persian Gulf war.' conjunctionwith the conference, Summer was re-electedvice- Everyone is welcome to attend. chairperson of the organization.

now-Feb 15 Annual student fine art exhibition insbuctiondGalery,3tdRoor,~ensLibary Feb 8 Fri Speaker Edna Walden addresses 'personal motivation' 1-2 p.m., PAC restaurant Feb 13 Wed ISA food sale to benefit international student schdarships noon-I p.m., PAC cafeteria concourse Feb 13 Wed Union of Concerned Scientists speakers noon, PAC conference room B Feb 15 Fri Presidential Convocation 9:30 a.m., Brookens Auditorium Feb 15 Fri "Open Your Heart" Valentine Dance 8:30 p.m., Sheraton inn Feb 19 Tue Feature films sponsored by African-American Student Org. 4-8 p.m., Brookens Auditorium Feb 21 Thu "How to trace your rootsn 5-7 p.m., PAC conference rooms H/I

*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadllne for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. SANGAMON STATE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, I1 69794-9943. Volume 7, Number 22 Office of University Relations Jean Richards February 14, 1991 PAC 567 (217) 7866716 Editor Abortion debate slated Astronomy from A to Z hits bookstores 'Parents, Kids and Abortion: Should we require parentai Sangamon state University and Illinois Issues announce notification and consent?,' the third in the Sangamon State the publication of Astronomy from A to Z: A Dictionary of University-sponsored series of debates celebrating the Celestial Objects and Ideas by Charles A. Schweighauser, bicentennial of the U.S. Bill of Rights, Is scheduled for 7 p.m.. professor of astronomy-physics at SSU. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Brookens Auditorium. The program This 192-page book is accessible to adult and young adult will be broadcast live on WSSU, 91.9 FM, beginning at 7:06 readers and filled with useful drawings and photographs p.m. (some taken through NASA's Hubble Space Telescope). It The Center for Legal Studies and the Office of the Vice presents, in alphabetical order, the main topics of modern and President for Academic Affairs wlll sponsor the debate which historical astronomy: celestial objects, key astronomers is free and open to the public. throughout history and significant ldeas and Interpretations Colleen Conneii, director and legal counsel of the about the nature of the astrophysical universe. Reproductive Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties These topics are described without mathematical or other Union of Illinois, and Ann-Louise Lohr, legal counsel for technical analysis so that persons without formal scientific Americans United for Life, will be the featured debaters. training can obtain a sense of the modern understanding of Connell and Lohr are both nationally known for their rdes in the universe. According to Schweighauser. 'I have selected abortion litigation. the topics that I have found, over years of teaching, to be Connell successfully argued Hartiaan v. Zbaraz before most Interesting to people who have an enthusiasm for and a the U.S. Supreme Court challenglng the Illinois Parental Notice curiosity about the stars, planets, solar system, galaxies and of Abortion Act as unconstitutional. She has written and given other objects in the sky.' numerous presentations on issues invdving reproductive Schweighauser, director of SSU's observatorles. has rights for women. devoted his busy professional life to science education at all Lohr has provided counsel and assistance to state levels. He was the first director of the McDonneii Planetarium attorneys general in parentai invdvement cases throughout the in St. Louis where he also taught in the physics departments country. She has also authored legal briefs from some of Washington University, St. Louis University and the Important parentai notice cases including Hartiaan v. Zbaraz University of Missouri at St. Louis. He teaches basic courses and Ohio v. Akron Center for Re~roductiveHealth. such as 'Astronomy for Everybody" as well as advanced At the close of the debate, the audience will have the courses in spectroscopy, stellar structure and evdution and opportunity to vote on which side has been more persuasive. galactic structure and evdution. Two earlier debates focused on the death penalty and Accordlng to astronomer Allan Sandage of the patronage in state employment. A final debate In the 1990-91 Observatories of the Carnegle institution of Washington, series is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, and will focus on "Schweighauser writes exceedingly clearly on many of the affirmative action. Speakers will be announced at a later date. astronomical questlons most often asked by people without formal training but who have a curiosity about what Is beyond Minister to speak on "Strength in Black Unity" the Earth. The book will entertain, educate and enlighten As part of African-American History Month, SSU's African through the brilliance of the expository powers of this gifted American Student Organization will present an address by author.' Akeem Farrakhan-Muhammad, youth minister at Mosque Schweighauserwillautographhis bookfrom 1130 a.m. to :20 Maryam, the National Center for the Nation of Islam. 1 p.m.. Wednesday. Feb. 27, at Shadid's Book Mart. 229 S. ~Lxth~treet.From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, the The speech 'Strength in Black Unity' is scheduled for 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, In the Studio Theater. author will be at Waldenbooks. White Oaks Mall. The author wlll also host star parties this spring, weather The AASO Is also sponsoring a bake sale, today, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the PAC concourse. permitting, on Friday nights, 8-10 p.m., from March 22 through May 10 at the SSU Observaiary, Brookens Library. interested A seml-formal Valentine's dance will be held, 830 p.m.-1 persons should call the university switchboard (786-6600) at a.m.. FrMay. Feb. 15, at the Sheraton Inn. Hors d'oewres, cash bar and music will be provided. SSU students will be 7 p.m. the night of the star party to determine if weather , admitted free with SSU identification. Tickets, at $5 each, for conditions are suitable for viewing. the general public are available at the bursar's office or at the Astronomy from A to Z is available for $14.95 from Illinois door. Issues, K-80, 786-6084. For more information about these and other special events scheduled this month, contact the Minority Services Diversity task force offers brown bags Center at 786-6333. As a fdlow-up to a week-long series of workshops held last fall, SSU's Diversity Task Force will conduct second- chance workshops starting Friday, Feb. 22. The first In a brown bag series to enhance diversity on campus begins at noon In PAC conference room H and will 9:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 15 last one hour. For more information, contact Beverly Hicks at Brookens Auditorium 786-6523. Simon farce to be performed at SSU Leonard inspires learning Peter Marshall, five-tlme Emmy Award-winning host of 'I like to take a disadvantage and squeeze out an 'Hollywood Squares,' will star in Neil Slmon's newest hit advantage,' says Marcellus J. Leonard. Leonard, an assistant Broadway play, 'Rumors,' at 2 & 8:15 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, professor of English, took one particular dlsadvantage--being at the SSU Auditorium. These performances are sponsored by fired from a retail job--and turned it Into the biggest advantage the Floreale in the Ramada Renalssance. in his life-getting a cdlege educatlon. "Rumors' opened on Broadway to enthusiastic After 20 years of working for stores like Sears, The Limited audlences and critical response with Clive Bames of The New and Winkelman's, Leonard was fired. 'I always was successful York Post calling It, "Neil Simon's new gem. Broadway has in retail without an educatlon.' he said, 'but I knew there was something to cheer about again!' somethlng wrong, partlculariy In the last few years. I didn't 'Rumors,' the 23rd play by America's most prdMc stay too long at any one place. Retail wasn't for me. in my playwright and his first no-hdds-barred farce, Is the story of a heart I always wanted to get into writing.' couple who Invite their best friends to celebrate their wedding In 1981, Leonard enrdled at Chlcago State University and, anniversary at a black-tie dlnner. When the guests arrive, they as he likes to say, 'I've been learning ever since.' He find the dinner is uncooked, the help has disappeared and the graduated, cum laude, with a bachelor's degree and also host is In his bedroom with a bullet hde through his ear lobe. earned his master's degree In English from Chicago State. Marshall has appeared in leading rdes on Broadway In Leonard, a father of three, grew up on the south side of 'Skyscraper,' "Bye Bye Birdie,' "High Button Shoes,' 'Anythlng Chlcago and was the first member of his family to gain a Goes.' The Music Man' and '42nd Street.' He toured in the cdlege education. Currently, he's waiting to hear if Illinois national company of 'La Cage Aux Fdles' for two years and State University has approved his dissertation. then reprised hls rde as Georges at the Palace Theatre on Leonard Is the author of The Myer Briggs Personality Broadway for another year. Index and Teaching composition Effectively' and 'Black Marshall Is joined by a stdlar cast; among them are English: An Example of Slave Ingenuity.' Leonard has also Patricia Harty, known for her rde as Pattie Tate on 'Search for published short stories, poems and photographs. Tomorrow;' Mkhael Minor, known as Steve Elllot on the Although Leonard sees himself primarily as a writer, he popular TV series 'Petticoat Junction;' and Brandon Klngsley said teachlng lsvery rewarding. After graduating from Chlcago on daytime's 'All My Children.' State, he began teachlng Engllsh there and discovered it was This national tour of 'Rumors' reunites the orlglnal a 'magical experience to share what I had just learned.' sPa Broadway team of designers-Tony Stralges on scenery, doctoral assistant at ISU, Leonard was coordinator of the Joseph Aulisl with costumes and Tharon Musser on lighting. Writing Sequence for the High Potential Students' Program PDQ's (Pre-show discussion and questions) will be held and instructor of compositlon for students enrdled in the 45 minutes prior to the performance In the Studio Theater. Mlnority Professional Opportunities program. He also taught Tickets are $15.50, $17.50 or $18.50 for the matinee and bask writing skills to severely underprepared students. A t $18.50, $20.50 or $21.50 for the evening performance. SSU Leonard spends one-third of his time In the classroom Discounts will be offered to SSU students, children, groups (he is teaching a course In African-American literature this and senior citizens. Student rush tickets, avaliable one-half semester) and two-thirds at the Learnlng Center. A t t h e hour before the show, are $9 for the matinee and $1 1 for the Learnlng Center, Leonard combines his teaching and writing evening performance with any valid hlgh school or cdlege skills. 'Most students merely lack the confidence to write well,' student identification card. Call 7868160 to purchase tickets. he said. That's true for all of us,' he said, adding that 'most of us are not truly at ease with communicating In the written Smylie kicks off ISU/SSU program form.' Where Is student leadership in 1991?' is the questlon Then there are other students, Leonard said, who are SSU student regent James Smylie raised during a Feb. 12 looking for an easy way out. 'I don't have patience for that,' presentation at iilinols State University. he said. They're capable, but lazy,' he said. 'But for every one At the Invitation of ISU's dean of continuing educatlon, we have like that there is another who Is so thirsty for Smylie addressed his concerns at the luncheon to adult knowledge, who wants to know so badly.' continuing education students, student leaders and faculty Leonard sakl it's a misconception that only students advisers. needing remedial help come to the Learnlng Center. 'Smart This presentatlon Is the first In a continuing effort students visit the Learnlng Center,' Leonard said. 'They take between ISU and SSU to coordinate student activltles and advantage of what the center has to offer,' he said. other related issues,' Smylle said. More events wlll be planned, 'I like to think of Sangamon State as being a doorway for he said. a lot of people,' he said. 'Sangamon State is like Chicago State in that It offers an opportunity to people who wouldn't Book store returning spring textbooks necessarily have access to a higher education.' he said. 'One Lakeside Bookstore has begun to return unsdd reason I came here is that I want to be a turnstile in that textbooks for full semester courses to the publishers. Students doorway,' he said. His presence at SSU also gives minorities who have not yet purchased books, should do so as soon as 'someone they can Mentify with,' he said. 'I don't fed possible. The bookstore wlll be closed Thursday, Feb. 28, for obligated to give something back;' he said, "it's just that 1 want annual Inventory. to give somethlng back.' In addition to his other duties. Leonard also said that he would be assisting with recruitment at Sangamon State. 'I'll be This may be your last chance visiting some of the Chlcago city cdleges,' he said. His Can't think of the perfect Valentlne gift, graduation gift or message wlll be that education can make a difference and that birthday gift? Then think 20th anniversary watches or t-shirts- It's never too late to learn. the perfect gift (All right, enough ad copy). At 51, Leonard Is still learning having recently taken up A few watches, with gift boxes, are available for $20. The rdler skatlng. He said, 'I just keep thinking, 'don't fall, don't alumni association Is selling t-shirts at $8 for adults and $6 for fall' and I haven't yet.' children sizes. Stop by PAC 567 to make your purchase.

now-Feb 15 Annual student fine art exhibition I- Galery, 3rd Aoa, Brookens Library Feb 14 Thu AASO bake sale 11 a.m.-2 p.m., PAC concourse Feb 15 Fri Convocation 9:30 a.m., Brookens Auditorium Feb 15 Fri 'Open Your Heart" Valentine Dance 830 p.m., Sheraton inn Feb 19 Tue Feature films sponsored by African-American Student Org. 4-8 p.m., Brookens Auditorium Feb 21 Thu 'How to trace your roots' 5-7 p.m., PAC conference rooms H/I

*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. The deadllne for news items is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly Is published every Thursday. SRNGRMON STRTE UNIVERSITY 9 SPRINGFIELD, I1 62794-9243 1 Volume 7, Number 23 Offlce of University Relatlons Jean Richards February 21. 1991 PAC 567 (217) 786-671 6 Ed~tor SSU to host Taft Seminar Abortion debate Feb. 27 Sangamon State University has been chosen to host the 'Parents, KMs and Abortion: Should we require parental prestigious Taft Seminar for Teachers, a program which offers notification and consent?,' the third in the Sangamon State elementary and high schod teachers as well as community University-sponsored series of debates celebrating the college instructors a rare opportunity to explore how American bicentennial of the U.S. Bill of Rights, is set for 7 p m., politics and government work. Wednesday. Feb. 27, at Brookens Auditorium. The program Jack Van Der Slik, director of SSU's Illinois Legislative will be broadcast live on WSSU. 91.9 FM, at 7:06 p.m. Studies Center, and Dave Everson, professor of political The Center for Legal Studies and the Office of the Vice studies and public affairs, will direct the Taft Seminar which President for Academic Affairs will sponsor the debate which runs July 22-Aug. 2. is free and open to the publlc. "Sponsoring the Taft Seminar is as enriching for us as it Colleen Connell, director and legal counsel of the is for the talented teachers who come to better understand Reproductive Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties American government and our two-party system and to pass Union of Illinois. and Ann-Louise Lohr, legal counsel for that understanding on to their students,' Van Der Slik saM. Americans United for Ltfe, will be the featured debaters. The seminar is designed for Instructors who teach the Connell successfully argued Hartiaanv. Zbaraz beforethe U.S. Constitution, political processes and citizen responsibillty. U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Illinois Parental Notice of About 30 Illinois educators will be chosen to participate. Abortion Act as unconstitutional. The Taft Seminar for Teachers Is a program of the Taft Lohr has provided counsel and assistance to state Institute for Two-Party Government, named for the late Ohio attorneysgeneralin parental invdvementcases throughout the senator. Robert A. Taft. It is an educational, non-partisan, non- country. profit organization. Teachers lnterested In attending the At the close of the debate, the audience will have the seminar should contact the center at 786-6574. opportunity to vote on which side has been more persuasive. SSU's Center for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development taking new direction "Our mission Is to get the faculty and community and the U.S. Small Business Administration which annually involved with what we do.' according to Francis 'Chlp' refers a number of small business owners to the center for Bayiey, assoclate professor d accountancy and director of asslstance. Sangamon State University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Bayley doesn't stop at the edge of campus when it comes Enterprise Development. We're simply trying to fill hdes to flnding experts who wlll help the center meet its goals. A where they exist.' member of Sangarnon State's faculty since the early 1970s, One hole the center is trying to fill is business-related Bayley took wer the center in June 1990 and since then has research. The center provMes a locus for Interested faculty worked dllgently to create a network of individuals from the from a number of different disciplines-including environmental community who are willing to work with the center's faculty. studies, human development counseling and child, family and staff and dlents. community services--to cooperatively apply their expertise to Oneway that Bayley has involved the community with the problems confronting business enterprises in the community. center has been his creation of a seven-member advisory Bayley believes in this Interdisciplinary approach to research board. Drawing on the experience of both faculty and local because it ensures that many perspectivesare considered and business people, the board works to ensure that the center applied to the center's projects. reaches those In the community most in need of its services Interdisciplinary research opportunities at the center, and that these services are effectively delivered. though, are not limited to faculty. Currently four graduate WhHe the current focus of the center may be somewhat assistants--eachfrom a different academic background-assist new, the center Is not. It was created In 1974 as the Center for Bayley and his colleagues in carrying out the center's mission. the Studvof MMdle-Size Cities. Over the next eight years, the Harriet Kandelman, associate professor of center gradually expanded its focus to include the full range management, has worked with Bayley on several center of llllnois communities and the various business and projects, including, most recently, a program evaluation for the governmental issues confronting them. Reflecting this larger , Illinois Department of Transportation. Although she believes misslon, It became the Center for Community and Regional that SSU could Invest more resources in the center, Studies In 1982. The center adopted its current name in 1988 Kandelman applauds Bayley's selection as director: 'I like the when it began to put greater emphasis on working with the direction Chip is taking the center. He's making significant business community. changes." Bayley's enthusiasm for and dedication to the center's The center also provides educational and professional mission Is obvious. He's hoping that hls excitement will be services to private businesses, non-profit organizations and contagious and that the center will attract more faculty government agencies. These services come in many forms: members and outside experts. This melding of the university surveys and assessments, workshops and seminars and start- community with the larger one of which it is a part is an up assistance to new businesses. Currently the center is under essential element of Sangamon State's public affairs mandate. contract with the Illinois Auditor General's office to provide According to Bayley. 'It's good publicity for the university speakers on a number of accounting topics for the agency's when we are actively working to support the community.' staff. A contractual agreement exists too between the center Student input needed for Foss Award Student's bill becomes a law--almost This Is a call to all Sangamon State University students: The relation of theory and practice is sometimes a murky You have labored over the rlght choke d words in your theme, but not when Don Rector takes charge. exams and papers, the programs on your computers, the best While enrdled In a legal ethics class a year ago, Rector color, tool, angle, line or note in the creative arts and the best wrote a paper explaining the need of low income people for play in sports. You have voiced your opinlons on issues in the inexpensive legal assistance. At the end of the paper, he SSU community and in student elections. You have worked outlined a hypothetical blwhich would allow paralegals to hard to communicate your Meas and feelings. Here is a prwMe some legal services without the supervision of an chance to voice your opinion In recognition of those who attorney. support your needs to communicate-those who strhre to During the next semester, Rector spent his Applied Study provide you with a quality, contemporary education so you Term as an intern with llllnois Sen. Emil Jones (D, Calumet). can continue to communicate--your faculty members. Jones became interested In Rector's Meas and had his term Students are invited to nominate full-time faculty paper drafted as a bill. The flrst nine of the bill's 30 sections members for the Dr. Dennis C. Foss Award for Creative were taken directly from Rector's paper. Excellence In Teaching. The bill received national attention as other state One teacher is selected from the nominations. Teachers legislatures, most notably California's, turned to consider who have won the award In the past may be nominated again. similar legislation. As paralegal bills modeled on Rector's Nominatlons are reviewed and the final selection made by a paper began to be debated in leglslatlve committees, national committee composed of three Student Senate members, an Interest groups such as the American Bar Association and the SSU Alumni Assoclatlon representative and a university staff American Paralegal Associatlon helped to transform the member. The award winner will receive $1,000. academic exercise into a real political issue. Nominating forms can be picked up at the Office of Vice Rector has been lobbying for his bill since the legislature President for Academic Affairs. PAC 528; five deans' offlces; adjourned June 30, but it died when the session came to its Office of University Relations, PAC 569; bursar's office, Peoria official end Jan. 8. If things go as Rector hopes in the new office and the information table in the cafeteria. sesslon, he will see hls bill in the General Assembly's hopper once again. Seminar focuses on legislature The Illinois Legislative Process: How it really works' will In case you missed the live version be the focus of an intensive, one-day seminar sponsored by Copies of Actlng President Wayne Penn's Feb. 15 Sangamon State University's Illinois Lsglslative Studies Center. convocational speech are available at the Information Center The semlnar, which helps partlclpants develop a basic in Brookens Ubrary or University Relations, PAC 569. understanding of the lllinois legislative system through presentations by political experts and a current rnernber of the Facuity/staff activities Illinois General Assembly, will be offered In Springfield on CUUOM DAVIS, professor of history and director of the Friday. March 1. Uncdn Legal Papers Project, spoke Feb. 15 during a program The seminar is recommended for Dersons whose hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Springfield professional or public interests require famllia%y with the Area. Davis spoke on 'Declaring War: Uncoln in Congress and Illinois General Assemblv's mechanics and wocesses. Seminar the White House. topics include The ~ctknin Committees,; 'An Insider's Vlew Daviswasalsotheguest speaker at Springfield's Abraham of the Legislative Process,' 'Interest Group Pressure on Uncdn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Feb. 17. He Lawmaking' and 'Techniques of Influence.' discussed Uncdn's thoughts and actions with respect to the The deadline to register for the Springfield seminar is concept d war. Friday. Feb. 22. A registration fee of $135 indudes lunch, a On Feb. 10, The New York Times reported in a page-one lobbying manual, a copy of Lawmaking in Illlnols, reference artide that the National Museum of Health and Medicine had materials and a one-year subscription to ComperaUve State announced the appointment of an expert committee to study Politics. the technical and ethical feasibility of examining samples of For more Information, call Jacklr WrlgM at 7M74. hair, bone and blood from Uncdn. Davls serves on the eight- rnernber committee. The effort to done tissue samples from Park board candidate to address SAGE meeting Uncdn would be an attempt to answer persistent questions Bill Crook Jr., candidate for the SpringReld Park Board, about Uncdn's health including whether he suffered from will give hls position and Meas on the emrlronrnent at the Marfan syndrome and chronic depression. Thursday, Feb. 21, meeting d Students Allied for a Greener Earth. Today's meeting wRI be held at 5 p.m. In the PAC MARJORIE FONZA, affirmative action and equal cafeteria. opportunky officer, will present a plctorbl narrative of the Crook, conservation chairman of the Sangamon Valley contributions of some African-American women in the U.S. Group of the Sierra Club, has developed Meas on improving from the anti-slavery period to the present at 1235 p.m.. Springfield's park system. Two issues he will address at the Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Springfield YWCA, 421 E. Jackson. SAGE meeting are the protection of Carpenter Park from Her presentation, sponsored by the YWCA, is part of that business development and the establishment of recreational organization's celebration of Black History Month and is free trails. and open to the public. A 1982 graduate of SSU, Crooks also has a master's degree in painting from llllnois State University. He works as SCOll MULFORD, director of programming and a part-time Instructor at MacMurray College in Jacksonville. production of the Convocom network of public television The SSU community is Invited and encouraged to attend stations, has been appointed producer of 'llllnois Lawmakers." rnis meering. For more intormation, call Renee Robinson at public television's higniy acciaimed coverage of the iiiinois 786-6720. General Assembly.

Feb 21 Thu "How to trace your roots' 5-7 p.m., PAC conference rooms H/I Feb 22 Fri Diversity brown bag noon, PAC conference room H Feb 23 Sat "Rumors' 2 & 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Feb 27 Wed Schweighauser book signing 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.. Shadid's Feb 27 Wed 'Parents, kMs and abortion' debate 7 p.m.. Brookens Auditorium Feb 28 Thu Book store closed for inventory Feb 28 Thu 'Strength in Black Unvspeech 5 p.m., Studio Theater

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SSU to host Jefferson Meeting Alumni honor faculty, staff In recognition of the 200th anniversary of the Bill of Sangamon State University's Alumni Association will Rights to the U.S. Constitution, Sangarnon State University's present its fourthannual Alumni Recognition Awards, honoring Center for Legal Studies will sponsor The Springfield Area university facuity and staff, at 7 p.m., today, Feb. 28, at the Jefferson Meeting On The Constitution on Friday evening, Public Affairs Center restaurant. March 15. and all dav Saturday. March 16. Alumni Association President Sandy Sampias, in Jefferson ~eetin~sare designed to give participants the explaining the awards, said. 'The association has, for some opportunity to discuss current constitutional issues and debate time, felt that it is important to give something back to the proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Some of the faculty and staff in return for all they have given to the topics to be discussed at this meeting include limitations on university and the alumni association." free speech and press, affirmative action, school prayer and This year's winners are: abortion. - Gerlinde Coates, foreign student adviser. In nominating The meeting, which will be held at the university's Public her for the award, ina N. Robertson, associate professor of Affairs Center, is open to anyone wishing to attend. A !J6 library instructional services, wrote, "Few of us can appreciate registration fee (payable at the door) includes discussion the difficulties faced by these young people coming into a materials, breaks and lunch on Saturday. totally unknown environment. Gerlinde's help and gentle Every citizen of the Springfield area is eligible to apply guidance makes the transition less fearful. for selection as one of the 240 delegates to the meeting. The 'Gerlindeand the international Student Association at SSU basic eligibility requirement is an interest in the Bill of Rights are responsible for the International Celebration held at and in the effectiveness of government. All delegates who Sangamon each year. it allows members of the community to apply must be able to attend both Friday evening and have personal contact with individuals from other parts of the Saturday sessions. Anyone interested in being a delegate world-an opportunity not readily available in Springfield.' should contact David Chesko at 7864343. - David Evenon, professor of political studies and public affairs. In nominating him for the award, alumni association Nominate the best board member Helen Dunn wrote, 'He served as the director Sangamon State University students are invited to of the Illinois Legislative Studies Center at SSU for a number nominate full-time faculty members for the Dr. Dennis C. Foss of years. Dr. Everson is well known in the Springfield Award for Creative Excellence In Teaching. community as the author of fine mystery novels. Squeeze Play, Each year students are invited to nominate teachers his last effort, has just been published. He has many whom they feel demonstrate creativity and academic publications In his field and is a popular faculty member." excellence. - J. Michael Lennon, professor, English; director, institute The $1,000 award, made possible by a former faculty for Public Affairs; and publisher, Illinois Issues. In nominating member and vice president for academic affairs, was awarded him for the award, alumni association board member Gary to English Professor Jacqueline Jackson in 1988, Associate Koch wrote, 'As a personal note. Mike was the finest teacher Professor of Chemistry Gary Trammel1 in 1989 and Judith I ever had. He makes his literature courses come alive and Shereikis, faculty assistant in the Learning Center In 1990. creates a desire to learn among his students. in addition to his Nominating forms can be picked up at the Office of Vice teaching abilities, Mike has contributed greatly to SSU in other President for Academlc Affairs (PAC 528), the Office of the areas: through his efforts Illinois Issues has gone from a Dean of Student Services (F-23), the Offlce of University marginal publication to a well-respected magazine, his Relations (PAC 569), the Peoria office at Illinois Central research and publication on author Norman Mailer have College, bursar's office, any dean's office or the information brought acclaim to SSU, his film documentaries have been table in the PAC cafeteria. well received nationally and his efforts on behalf of WSSU have made the radio station more visible and more financially secure.' Tomorrow's the first of the month - Brian Patton, Food Service Administrator II. In and you know what that means--it's time to donate non- nominating him for the award, Catherine O'Connor wrote. "In perishable food items to the SSU Food Pantry Program. 1985 1 had the experience of working under the direction of It's also National Nutrition Month and the following food Mr. Patton while I was an undergraduate in the SSU History items are especially needed: canned fruits, canned vegetables, Program. The leadership, humor and compassionate human macaroni & cheese, canned beef, crackers, powdered milk development counseling offered by Brian and the Food and canned, processed cheese. Services crew has undoubtedly enhanced the academic Donations may be left at several campus collection learning of many students, by offering hands-on, experiential points including near the information desk in the Public Affairs opportunities for expansion of cultural awareness and Center, Learning Center, Cox House, L building lounge, Media communications skills, as well as tips on proper table setting. Services, Brookens 377, Auditorium Office, PAC 440 and PAC I'm sure that if you interview Brian Patton's colleagues, co- 531. Monetary donations may be taken to the bursar's office workers, employees and close confidants, you will hear only at any time or put into the food pantry collection jar near the accolades and praise of his record of service to the university." cash registers in the PA5 cafeteria. Valet parking returns to Auditorium On My Own Time exhibit April 8-12 With the Saturday, March 2, performance of the Employees who are partlclpatlng in this year's Springfield Springfield Chamber Orchestra, valet parking returns to the Area Arts Council's On My Own Time competition wili have Sangamon State University Auditorium. their works displayed, April 8-12, near the teardrop entrance Thanks to an extensive recruitment campaign to hlre of the Public Affairs Center. Works being displayed will new valet parkers, the Auditorium will offer a limited valet Indude: service. "It's always been a problem to get people to work as -three untitled pen and ink drawings by Pat Austin; parkers," Auditorium Director John Kennedy saM. When the - 'A Time Remembered.' a photo by Joanne E. Barbee; Jaycees decided last fall not to continue the valet parking, we -two pen and ink drawings. Tummel Tractor" and "Illinois had nothing In place to pick up the slack,' he said. We State Capitol' and an oil pastel. 'Fruk Study,' by Anne E. decided to suspend the service until we could build back the Brady; necessary work force.' - 'ChiriquiViejo-Pacific Bound,' a photograph by Anthony Last month the Auditorium introduced close-In premium J. Brunettl; parking. Premium parking spaces at $3 each wlll still be -three poems, 'Poem on Sunday,' 'God the Lion.' "Death available in a portion of the parking lot south of the PuMlc of a Friend: A Triology Part Three,' by Tom Hughes; Affairs Center. Free parking Is available in all other universlty -'Dolly #3,*a watercolor, and two untitled watercolors by lots. Barbara brcher; Since the Auditorium is recruiting people at a higher rate -three photographs, 'Evening Tide,' 'Parachute Drop" and of pay, Kennedy said, the cost for valet parking will raise from untitled by Clndy Warner; and $3 to $5. Valet parking will be limited to 50 cars for each - three poems, 'Aunt Anne" and two untitled by Martha performance. WhLker-McGill. "Between the premium parking and valet service,' Up to three winning pieces for the citywide exhibit wili be Kennedy said, The Auditorium will be able to accommodate selected by arts council judges. The exhibit opening and more cars than ever before--about 100 through close-in reception for the citywlde awards wlll take place, Saturday, parking and valet.' May 11, at the Marine Bank.

Graham Dance Company to perform at SSU Prairie Stars place third The Martha Graham Dance Company, one of America's Sangamon State Unbers'Ry's Prairie Stars soccer team premiere dance companies, will perform at the Sangamon split of pair of games Feb. 24 to take third place in the State Universky Auditorium. Frklay, March 8, at 8:15 p.m. The National Cdleglate Indoor Soccer Tournament in St. Louis. dance company will be accompanied by the llllnois Chamber The Prairie Stars tied Lewis & Clark Communly College, Orchestra. 44, and advanced to the semi-finals where they lost to the Pieces to be performed include 'Diversion of Angels,' University of Missouri at St. Louis, 6-4. Forward Chris Haas music by Norman Dello Joio; 'Errand into the Maze,' music by had two goals In each game. Glan-Carlo Menotti; and Aaron Copeland's "Appalachian Spring.' 'Sinister Resonance' will be danced to taped music Facuity/staff activities written by Henry Cowell. J. MICHAEL DUVALL, assistant professor of Since Martha Graham's first dance concert In 1926, she communication, has won third place in the Broadcast has been recognized as a pioneer and an Innovative artlst of Education Association's faculty showcase competition. extraordinary talent. Her monumental body of works Includes Dwall was recognized for his individual contribution as 176 ballets (many of which are considered to be masterpieces associate producer and director of The Uncolns of of American dance) and a unique technique of movement- Springfield, Illlnols.' a video documentary produced by Graham Technique-that has trained some of the 20th Sangamon State University. Excerpts from the documentary century's finest dancers, choreographers and actors. Alumnae wll be shown at the BEA's national conventlon In April in Las of the schod include: Gregory Peck, Bette Davls, Robin Vegas when Dwall plans to accept the award. Williams. Tony Randall, Betty Ford. Diane Keaton, Joanne Woodward and Woody Allen in addition to many Graham- DAVID EVERSON, professor of political studies and public trained choreographers, such as Paul Taylor, Merce affairs, is the author of Squeeze Play, a mystery recently Cunningham and Twyla Tharp. published by St. Martin's Press. During Its 60-year history, the Martha Graham Dance Company has received intematlonal acclaim from audiences RICHARD KOLHAUSER, visitlng research professor in in more than 50 countries throughout North America, Europe, SSU's Institutefor Public Affairs, conducted a news briefing for Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The Company has performed the llllnois Legislative Correspondent's Assoclation on ~eb.20, at the Metropolitan Opera House, the Paris OMra House. at the universlty. The presentation 1)ldentified and put into Covent Garden, the John F. Kennedy Center for the perspective theproblems and challenges of the state's fiscal Performing Arts, as well as the base of the Great Pyramids of year 1992 budget and 2) explained why challenges exist. Egypt, and the ancient Herod Attlcus Theatre on the Acropolls in Athens. Greece. In additlon to live performances, the CHARLES SCHWEIGHAUSER, professor of astronomy- Company has also produced several films and vkleotapes that physlcs, will autograph copies of his new book, Astronomy are broadcast on PBS and then around the world. from A to 2: A Dlctionaty of Celestial Objects and Ideas, from Grace Luttrell Nanavati, artistic director of the Springfield 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Waldenbooks, Ballet Company, will lead a PDQ (pre-show discussion and Whiie Oaks Mall. questions) 45 minutes prior to the performance. The PDQ, lasting 30 minutes, wlll be held in the Studio Theatre. AnnJvers2y t-shirts st;:: avaiiabls Tickets, on sale at SSU Auditorium tlcket office, can be To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sangamon State purchased for $14.50, $16.50 and $17.50. Discounts will be University, the SSU Alumni Assoclation is selling offered to Sangamon State University students, chlldren. commemorativet-shirts. Sportingthe special anniversary logo. groups and senior citizens. Student rush tickets will be the t-shlrts are available for $8. Children's sizes are $6. available one-half hour before the show for $9 each with any T-shirts may be purchased in PAC 567. :slid high schod or college student identtflcation card. Call . For more information, call the Office of University 786-6160 to purchase tickets. Relations at 7866716.

Feb 28 Thu Book store closed for inventory Feb 28 Thu 'Strength in Black Unity' speech 5 p.m.. Studio Theater

*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events toSSU Weekly, PAC 567. We welcome your article ideas and :3mrnents The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to publication The SSll We~klyis published every Thursday SRNGAMON STRTE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, I1 69794-9943 1 Vdume 7, Number 25 OfAce of University Relaths Jean Richards March 7, 1991 PAC 567 (217) 7866716 Editor Spring lntersession features Durbin, Jefferson Meeting Congressman Richard Durbln will deliver the keynote set for 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 13. The discussion will address to kick ofl the week-long Sangamon State University focus on Natlonal Treasuw Emdovees Union v. Von Raab, a 1991 Intersesslon, The Blll of Rlghts After 200 Years: case InvoMng mandatory drug testing of government Challenges and Controversies.' employees, aid ~lchlaanv. ~k,invdvlng the use of The speech. which Is free and open to the public, will be roadblocksfor wsslble DUls. Panellsts lnclude Elaine Ka~lan. held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 10. at the Studio Theatre. attorney for the union; Robert Zener, attorney for the feberal WSSU, 91.9 FM, wlll carry Durbln's speech Ilve. government; Michael Metnick, acriminal defense attorney; and The Intersession, part of the university's year-long Steve Emberton, an attorney with the Illinois State Police. celebration of the Blcentennlal of the Bill of Rights, will be held Organizers of the Intersesslon, which Is being planned by March 10-16. The community Is invited to attend several SSU's School of Publlc Affairs and Administration, also believe special events related to the Intersesslon. All events wlll be the blcentennlal focus on the Blll of Rights is particularly held at the Studlo Theatre. Events open to the public lndude: appropriate because current contllcts surrounding - "Minorities and the Bill of Rights' dl be addressed at reproductive rights, gun control, equal rights, the U.S. flag, 6:30 p.m.. Thursday, March 14. pornography, drug abuse and crime, and others make timely - 'National Security, War & Civil Ubertles.' a panel a critical re-examination of our basic rights. discussion set for 6:30 p.m., Sunday, March 10. will feature Also In recognition of the 200th anniversary of the Bill of representatives from the media, protest groups, the Natlonal Rights to the U.S. Constitutlon. Sangamon State University's Guard and those who have Incurred cMI liberties deprivation Center for Legal Studies will sponsor The Springfield Area in war time. Jefferson Meetlng On The Constitution' at 6 p.m., March 15, - 'flag Desecration and Censorship at the Chhgo Art and all day Saturday, March 16. Institute School,' a panel discussion, set for 735 p.m., Jefferson Meetings are designed to give participants the Monday, March 11. Panelk indude Joyce Fernandes, oppoctunitytodiscusscunent constitutional issues and debate director of exhlbitlons and wento for the Schd of the proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitutlon. Some of the Chicago Art Institute; artkt Dread Scott: and Joseph Morris, topics to be dlscussed at thls meeting indude limitations on attorney for the veterans opposed to the exhibit free speech and press, affirmative action, schod prayer and - 'Privacy. Freedom d Religlon and Personal Ltfestyles,' abortion. A Jefferson meeting uses a town meeting format in a panel discusslon, set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 12. The which all participate. dlscussion will focus on Qrmv. Smith, a case The meeting, which wlll be held at the university's Public involving the use of peyote by Native Americans In religious Affairs Center, Is open to anyone wishing to attend. A 8 rituals, and Bowers v. Hardwick, a case invoMng the registration fee (payable at the door) includes discussion prosecution of sodomy in Georgia. Panelists Include Lee Ann materials, breaks and lunch on Saturday. Easton, attorney for the Native Americans; Rives Kistler, For more Information about the Jefferson Town Meeting, attorney who represented the State of Oregon; and Kathleen contact Sangamon State's Center for Legal Studies at 786- Wilde, the defense attorney in the Bowem case. 6343. - Tersonal Security and the State,' a panel discussion In recognitionof the 200tb anniversary of the Bill of Rights and SSU-sponsored events to mark the occasion, Springfield Star party season opens March 22 Mayor Ossle Langfelder presented a proclamation during the Sangamon State Universitywill host its Frklay Nlght Star March 5 meeting of the Springfield City Council. Representing Partles again thls spring, beginning March 22 and continuing the university were acting PresMent Wayne Penn, Professor each Friday night through May 10, weather permitting. Bill Miller and Assocbte ProfeSsor hrry Golden. On view this spring will be Jupiter and Venus, the two The prodamatlonreads. in part, Whereas. 1991 marksthe brightest objects In the sky thls spring except for the moon; 200th anniversary of the final ratficatlon ai I; ,, Eiii of Fiigl~isio the Orion Nebula, the birthplace of tens of thousands of stars; the U.S. Constitutlon... and the moon, when available for viewing. Whereas. Sangamon State Unlversity has conducted and For the 13th straight year. Charlsr Schweighauser. wlll continue to conduct a series of public forums throughout director of the Sangamon State University Observatories and the year highlighting speciflc liberties contained in the Bill of professor of astronomy-physics, will conduct the star parties. Rights; and... Copies of Schweighauser's recently published book, Whereas, many indivkiuals in the Springfield community Astronomy from A to 2: A Dictionary of Celestial Objects and have planned bicentennial celebration events including an ideas, will be available for purchase at the partles. lntersessionfrom March 10 through March 15 and a Jefferson Star parties will be held every Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 Meeting, March 15 & 16, 1991, at Sangamon State University, p.m. at the SSU Observatory. Brookens Ubrary. Persons who Now therefore, I, Ossie Langfelder, Mayor of the City of plan to attend are asked to call the university's switchboard at Springfield, do hereby proclaim the week of March 8-16, 1991 786-6600 after 7 p.m. each FrMay to learn if weather as U.S. Bill of Rights Bicentennial Week in the City of conditions are suitable for viewing that particular evening. Star Springfield.' parties are free and open to the public. Short, but important notes Correction The SSU Career Fair Is set for 230-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, The title of Professor Dave Evemon's most recently March 26, in the Publk Affairs Center. Students, who wlsh to published book is Suicide Squeeze. The title was listed have their resumes induded in a book supplied to the incorrectly in the February 28 Weekly. The Weekly apologizes. recruiters, should submit resumes to Career Services, Cox By the way, Everson will be at ShadM's on Monday, House, by Tuesday, March 19. March 18, from 11:30 a.m.-130 p.m. to autograph copies. Tickets are still available to see the on Tuesday, March 12. Contact Oscar Lambdin at 786-6674. MUN deleaatlon receives award llqgia classes begin Tuesday, March 19, and will be held A group of sangaman State students went to St. Louis to on Tuesdays and Thursday, 12:05-12:55 p.m., through April 19 davthe rde of a united Germany at the MMwest Model United in PAC 35. To register, call Oscar Lambdln at 7864674. ~a~ions~imulation. he^ cameaway with the'best delegation" Mark your calendars. Saturday, April 13, is the SDlina award, one of five such awards apportioned among seventy- Fitness Challenm health fair. Held from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the seven delegations. fair will feature fitness testing, nutrition counseling, SSU'sdelegation wasdrawn from student members of the demonstrations/clinics and prize giveaways. Vdunteers campus Model United Nations (MUN) Club presided over by interested in helping the day of the fair should contact Lynne Anna Janes. The MUN group has been working since late fall Price at 786-6676. preparing for the simulation under the direction of the club's faculty adviser, Steve Schwark, assistant professor of political Foss deadline April 16 studies and director of international studies. Members of the Sangamon State University students are invited to delegation are Mary Ann Cochmne, Tim Olmstead. Kenny nominate full-time faculty members for the Dr. Dennis C. Foss Porton, Blll Schureman, James Smylie and Joe Tennill. Award for Creative Excellence in Teaching. 'It's quite an honor,' Schwark said. 'Only five or six Each year students are invited to nominate teachers delegations received this award. Needless to say, I'm very whom they fed demonstrate creatMty and academic proud. They did an excellent job.' excellence. The $1,000 award is made possible by a former Next year, SSU will represent Egypt at the Model United faculty member and vice president for academic affairs. Nations. Nominating forms can be picked up at the Office of Vice President for Academic Affalrs (PAC 528), the Offlce of the COM students attend marketing convention Dean of Student Services (F-23), the Offlce of University Students from SSU's Communication Program attended Reiations (PAC m),the Peoria office at Illinois Central the St. LouIs Chapter of the American Marketing Association College, bursar's office, any dean's office or the information Convention in St. Louis on Feb. 15. table in the PAC cafeteria. 'Let's Get to the Heart d Marketing' was the theme for the conventionwhichinduded speakers from Monsanto. Reebock Special St. Pat's Day performance set International, Anheuser-Busch and IBM. Students also ' Patrick Street, Ireland's heraldedtraditional music group, attended career seminars in marketing, puMic relations, health will perform at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at the Sangamon care and advertising while other students participates in tours State University Auditorium. This St. Patrick's Day of Anheuser-Busch, Barnes Hospital. D'Arcy Masius Benton & performance, part of the group's fifth annual tour of the United Bowles Advertising Agency, Maritz Marketing and Pet Inc. States, will indude Wlndham Hill artist Triona Ni Dhomhnail as The keynote speakers were Walter Payton and Jerry a special guest. Also, beginning at 5 p.m., there wRI be an lrlsh Clinton of the St Louis NFL Partnership. buffet at the Sangamon State Universtty cafeterta. Patrick Street features the twln fiddles d Kevln Burke Workshop to focus on communication and James Kelly and the vocals and original songs of Andy Organizational Communication will be the main theme i~ineand Gerry O'Beime. Formed in 1987, Patrick Street has when the Abraham UncdnChapter of Professional Secretaries established Its popular r- with a serles d successful international holds Its 36th annual workshop, Tuesday. April 2, U.S. tours and three highly acdalmed albums on Green Unnet at the Hdiday Inn East in Springfield. Records. The dassic Patrick Sheet sound has always featured Johnny Miller, director of The Institute for Motivation and tight ensemble playing and dlycrafted arrangements and chairman of the Miller Group, will lead the seminar. has created a unique niche for Patrick Street. Their pdished, The registration fee is $35 for PSI members and $40 for effortless playing sets off Iniine's plaintive singing and non-members. Deadline to register is Monday, March 25. O'Beirne's impressionistic songs. For information. contact Bonnie Malcor at 786-6770. The buffet will indude beverages, tossed salad, corned beef with cabbage, veal and ham pie Dublin, red baby whale Faculty/staff activities potatoes, green beans with bacon and onions and Irish soda DIANE KRIDER, assistant professor of communication, bread. To satisfy the sweeter appetite, there will also be tfles, presented a paper, Theory Into Practice: The Use of An Audit fods, strudels and creme caramel loaves. instrument to Examine Theory in Organizations,' at the PDQ's (preshow dlscusslon and questions), held 45 Western Speech Communication Association Convention on minutes prior to the performance, will be led by Blll Rlntz, Feb. 17 in PhoenLx. Ariz. host of WSSU's Fdk Festival. The 30-minute PDQ will be held On Feb 22, Krider presented a paper, 'Off the Plane and in the Studio Theatre. into the Classroom: A Phenomendogicai Explication of the Call 786-6160 to purchase tickets to the performance Experiences of International Teaching Assistants.' at the 8th and the buffet. Annual International/lntercultural Convention in Miami, Fla.

Mar 8 Fri Martha Graham Dance Company 835 p.m.. SSU Auditorium Mar 10 Sun Congressman Dick Durbln 2:30 p.m.. Studio Theatre Mar 10 Sun 'National Security, War 8 Civil Uberties' 6:30 p.m.. Studio Theatre Mar 11-16 Spring break Mar 11 Mon 'flag Desecration and Censorship' 7:15 p.m., Studlo Theatre Mar 12 Tue 'Privacy. Freedom of Religion & Personal Lifestyles' 7 p.m., Studio Theatre Mar 13 Wed 'Personal Security and the State' 7 p.m.. Studio Theatre Mar 14 Thu Attorney General Rdand Burris 630 p.m., Studio Theatre Mar 15 Fri Jefferson Meeting 6 p.m.. Public Affairs Center Mar 16 Sat Jefferson Meeting all day, Public Affairs Center Mar 17 Sun Patrick Street 7 p.m.. SSU Auditorium

'Send news items about faculty, staff, students and University events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. Deadline is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSll Weekly is published every Thursday, but WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED MARCH 14. Enjoy break! SRNGRMON STRTE UNIVERSITY SPRINGFIELD, I1 62794-9243 1 Volume 7, Number 26 Office of University Relations Jean Rlchards March 21, 1991 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor Penn speech set for Friday Fifth annual job conference for Students, staff and faculty are invited to attend a students with disabilities underway convocational address by acting President Wayne Penn at 9 More than 200 college students and employers from a.m.. Friday, March 22, in Brookens Auditorium. throughout the Mldwest are expected to attend the Fifth As promised during his Feb. 15 address, he will engage Annual Job Placement Conference for College Students with In a substantive discussion of the state of the university. Disabllltles, whlch continues today at Sangamon State Immediately following the convocation, there will be an University. Informal reception in Brookens concourse. The job conference, one of a few of its klnd, Is sponsored by the llllnois Department of Rehabilitation Services, Knoepfle named employee of the month Sangamon State Unlversity and the Unlversity of Illlnols. It has Peg Knoepfle, an editorial writer at Illinois lssues been undewrltten by Deere & Co., Caterpillar Inc., Marrlott Corp. and IBM Corp., all of which have recruited at previous magazine is Sangamon State University's employee of the , month for March. job conferences. "Recently a lot of good things have been happening to "The number of students and recruiters who attend the Peg," Illinois lssues Publisher Mike Lennon said as he conference multiplies each year," DORS acting Director Carl presented her with the award on March 19. She just publlshed Suter said. "And for the first tlme, four major corporations are a book for Illinois lssues which has sold $4,000 worth of underwriting the event, which signifies the conferences' copies. She is Involved with Works In Progress," a SCAN-17 growing prestige and proves It Is a valuable source for program about local authors. And now she Is employee of the qualified job appllcants. month, he sald. "The conference provides employers an excellent As employee of the month, Knoepfle receives special opportunity to meet job applicants they might not normally parking privileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to have access to,' sald John Kurlnsky, general manger of be chosen SSU's employee of the year. Employees of the Joseph T. Ryerson Co. of Milwaukee. Kurinsky hired a student month are nominated by co-workers and are chosen by a he recruited at the 1989 conference and will be recruiting campus-wide committee of past employees of the month. agaln this year. Peg, who has been with the university more than 15 'Luckily, the conference was my first real step into looking years, and her husband, SSU English Professor John for a job," said Tor Menke, hired by Heritage National Knoepfle, live In Auburn. Healthplan of Davenport, Iowa, after attending the conference. "I started on the right foot by going there, where I got good experience Interviewing with other companies, not only the WSSU to focus on the family company that did hire me." Oule and Harriet, the Cleavers, the Jeffersons, the In addition to employee recruitment, the conference will Brady Bunch... These icons of the American family past have provklesemlnarsfor employers and students on subjects such been supplanted In most cases by single-parent homes, as disability lssues and job-seeking skllls. Also during the latchkey children, family meals at microwave-speed, step conference, the Joseph R. Larsen Memorial Award, honoring familles and headline custody battles. the conference's founder, will be presented to James H. National Public Radio and WSSU will air a full week of Collins of Deere & Co. for hls outstanding achievements in reports, April 1-7, on how American family life has changed In Improving employment opportunities for people with recent years and how those changes are affecting young disabilities. people and soclety. "Class of 2000: Family stories wlll air daily on NPR's "Morning Edition,' 'All Things Considered" and "Weekend Star party season opens Friday Edition." From 24 p.m., Sunday, April 7, local families wlll Sangamon State Universlty will host Its Frlday Night Star have the chance to tell thelr stories as part ot a live national ?;Cfa; agaln thls spring, beglnnlng March 22 and continuing call-In program. each Friday night through May 10, weather permitting. To complete this speclal project, WSSU's news team will On view thls spring will be Jupiter and Venus, the two , spend a week focusing on how these changes affect central brightest objects In the sky this spring except for the moon; llllnois families. the Orlon Nebula, the blrthplace of tens of thousands of stars; and the moon, when available for viewlna. Charles &hweighauser, director of tie Sangamon State leadership to be examined University Observatodesand professorof astronomy-physics, The Sangamon State Administrators' lbund will conduct the star partles. Copies of Schweighauser's meet at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, lo,at the Heritage recently publlshed book, AstronomyfromA toZ:A Dictionary 3851 Street. The theme the program Is of Celestial Objects and Ideas, will be available for purchase "Collaborative Leadership: The Principalship Redefined." at the parties. A reglstratlon fee of $7 includes membership, morning Star parties will be held every Frlday, 8-10 p.m., at the coffee and rolls and noon lunch. SSU Observatory. Call the university's switchboard at 786- be made by 8. 6600 after 7 p.m. to learn If weather conditions are suitable for register, contact Harold Vose, regional superintendent of viewing. Star parties are free and open to the public. schools, County Bulidlng. Women's Studies tea planned Food Services survey being conducted The Women's Studies Program invites all faculty and A Food Services survey will be randomly distributed to students interested in women's studies to attend a tea, 4-6 employees and students next week. Employees selected to p.m., Tuesday, Marsh 26, at the Public Affairs Restaurant. participatewill receive the questionnairethrough campus maii information on future wamen's studies class schedules and are asked to return it to Sue Dozier, PAC 440. Students and scholarships wii: be available. Future activities including a will receive the questionnairethrough U.S. maii and are asked speaker for April as well as a presentation of "The Belie of to return it in the envelope provided. Your participation will Amherst" will also be discussed. help Food Services meet the changing needs of this campus.

Tickets available for acrobatic revue Faculty/staff activities Cellular One will present the Soviet Acrobatic Rewe at BOB DIXON, associate professor of visual arts, along with 8:15 p.m., Friday, March 22, at the Sangamon State University Kirby Drennan, resident potter at the Clar~illeRural Life Auditorium. Also, beginning at 6 p.m., a Russian buffet wiil be Center, are creating hand-crafted ceramic mugs to be used as served at the SSU cafeteria. premiums during WSSU's spring fundraiser, April 26-30. Each This troupe of 27 has performed to world-wide acclaim mug, featuring the station's call letters on the side, wiil be and offers a special insight into the soul of the Soviet people. signed and dated by the artist. Among the performers of the Soviet Acrobatic Revue are the Dagistan father-and-son tightrope walkers, an Armenian The "Lincoins of Springfield, Illinois" has been nominated contortionist, an Ukrainian pole-walker, a Siberian wire-walker by the National Park Service and the Springfield Convention and a score of acrobats, jugglers, dancers and comedians and Visitors Bureau for the iiiinois Historical Society's Superior from Moscow. Achievement Award. Thedocumentary's producer Is MARILYN The Russian buffet will include Siberian Salad, Voigan HUFF; associate producer is MIKE DUVALL. Veal Stroganoff, Chicken Kiev, apple and red beet salad, peasant style pate, Boiled Potatoes Ukraine, carrots, zucchini JOHN KENNEDY, director of the university auditorium. and leeks. Sweeter appetites will enjoy Bdshevik Bread has been selected the 1991 Big Brother of the Year for Pudding and custard sauce, carrot cake and Pdtava Puffs. Sangamon County. Kennedy has been matched with Little PDQs (Pre-show discussion and questions), held 45 Brother Ryan for three years. minutes prior to the performance, wiil be led by Galena Bokarev, a representative of the Soviet Acrobatic Revue. The RICHARD KOLHAUSER, visiting research professor in 30-minute PDQ will be held in the Studio Theatre on the lower SSU's institute for Public Affairs, along with University of level of the Public Affairs Center. iiiinois Professor Fred Giertz, delivered a presentation and Tickets are $15.50, $17.50 and $18.50 for the engaged in a panel discussion on the current state finance performance; tickets for children are half price. Student rush scene and state tax policy, including a discussion of the need tickets, available one-half hour before the show, are $9 with to extend the income tax surcharge. Held in Urbana in any valid high school or college student identification card. February, the session was sponsored by a group of 45 state Tickets for the buffet are $10 for adults, $5 for children. Call legislators. 786-6160 to purchase tickets to the performance or buffet. KEN OLDFIELD, associate professor of public Nominees sought for Foss Award adrninistration, is involved in a tax study, 'Shifting Tax Sangamon State University students are invited to Burdens? Farm/Urban Assessment Practices in iilinois." nominate full-time faculty members for the $1,000 Dr. Dennis funded In part by the Illinois Taxpayers' Federation. C. Foss Award for Creative Excellence in Teaching. He also has an article, "A Proposal for Using the Judiciary Nominating forms can be picked up at the Office of Vice to Achieve Greater Property Tax Assessment Uniformity in President for Academic Affairs (PAC 528), the Office of the Downstate Illinois' In the winter issues of the Southern lllinois Dean of Student Services (F-23), the Office of University Unlversily Law Journal. Relations (PAC 569). the Peoria office at Illinois Central College, bursar's office, any dean's office or the information ANTHONY SISNEROS, assistant professor of public table in the PAC cafeteria. administration, is developing a profile of Hispanics in public service In Illinois, a fdlowup to the 1987 Hispanic Employment Student newspaper takes two first place awards Planestablishedby Central Management Services. The project is funded by the iiiinols Association of Graduate Programs in The SSU News staff won nine awards, including two first places, at the 1991 iiiinois Coiiege Press Association Public Admlnistration. In February, Sisneros was invited to speak to the Minority Public Administrators section of the convention, March 1-2, in Chicago. American Society for Public Administration. Joe Carroll, a graduate student in the Public Affairs Reporting Program, won first place in the news story LARRY D. STONECIPHER, assistant professor of competition, Camille McCabe, a senior In the Communication mathematics and teacher education, was a workshop leader Program, won first place for a photo essay. at the Edwards, Wabash, Wayne and White Four-County Other winners included Heather Nash (who shared the Teachers institute on March 1. Stonecipher's day-long award with McCabe and also won an honorable mention workshop for junior high and high school mathematics design award), Dan Culloton. Dan Moran, Rose Marie teachers was titled, "Calculators In the Classroom.' Hutches, Adriana Colindres and Spencer Hunt. The institute was sponsored by the EducationalService Center #I 7 in Oiney. Men's tennis team to play first home match The Sangamon State University men's tennis team plays JACKVAN DER SLIK, proiesso~ol poliiic;ai siudies, made its first home match this weekend during a triangular a presentation on "The Recent Political History of Illinois" for tournament with Lewis and Clark Community Coiiege and the Illinois Government Relations Workshop of the Public , Western lllinois University. The Prairie Stars begin play at 9 Affairs Council in Springfield on March 6. a.m., Saturday, March 23, at the SSU tennis courts. CLA Mar 22 Frl Convocation 9 a.m.. Brookens Auditorium Mar 22 Fri Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory, Brookens Ubrary Mar 22 Fri Soviet Acrobatic Revue 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Mar 23 Sat Men's tennis team vs. LCCC, WIU 9 a.m., SSU courts Mar 26 Tue SSU Career Fair 2:30-5:30 p.m., PAC Apr 2 Tue Sexual harassment prevention training 11 a.m., PAC conference room E

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Knoepfle kicks off Verbal Arts Festival Upper-division status to be discussed "Environmental Perspectives: A Celebration of the . The SSU 2000 Committee will sponsor its fourth and final Environment Through the Arts!" is the theme of the 1991 colloquium of the academic year on Friday, April 5. Its focus Verbal Arts Festival which is free and open to the public. will be issues of underaraduate" and araduate- education at SSU's Humanities Council hosts the festival which Sangamon State University in the future--specifically, issues begins when poet and SSU English Professor, John Knoepfle, concerninawhether- SSU should retain up~erdivision. . status or presents a reading at 7 p.m., Monday, April 1, at Lincoln become a four-year undergraduate institution as well as issues Library. He will read from Poems from the Sangamon and the concerning implementation of SSU's proposed doctorate in "environmental" Dim Tales. Other events include: public affairs. - Thursday, April 4, presentation of awards/readings Curtis McCray, president of California State University at from winners of the Sangamon County High School Long Beach, will deliver a public lecture on these issues at Environmental Writing Competition is set for 6:30 p.m. at 9:30 a.m. in Brookens Auditorium. Faculty are invited to Brookens Auditorium. participate In discussions following his remarks and to attend - Thursday, April 4, Carol Bly, author and humanities a noon luncheon in the Public Affairs Center restaurant. consultant/theme developer for the 1981 American Farm Reservations must be made with the President's Office, 786- Project, will speak at 7:30 p.m. at Brookens Auditorium. 6634, by Tuesday, April 2. Bly has written numerous books including Letters from the Country, Bad Government and Silly Literature, Soil and Health fair focuses on fitness Survival and most recently The Tomcat's Wife and Other Rail Golf Club Pro Vince Alfonso Jr. and representatives Stories. from Sandra McKenna & Associates, Hands for Health, - Friday, April 5, readings and performances from the Springfield Bicycle Club, Springfield Road Runners, Memorial 1990-91 Alchemist Review, SSU's student literary magazine, Medical Center, St. John's Hospital, Southern Illinois University and presentation of the 1991 Joseph Cates Scholarship School of Medicine and the YWCA will all be on hand for the Award; 7:30 p.m.. BRK 475. Spring Fitness Challenge Health Fair, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., - Wednesday. April 10, "Circle of Lie,' a celebration of Saturday, April 13. Mother Earth through Native American values, music and Sponsored by the Sangamon State University Health stories. Performers include Kate Miller Eck, Betsy Irwin and Service, the Spring Fitness Challenge will be held in building David Hilligoss; 7 p.m., Brookens Auditorium. DIE. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. - Thursday, April 11, anthropologist John White explores in addition to special events, fitness testing, speakers, the relationship between traditional culture and the exhibits and clinics, there will be prize drawings. Cholesterol environment; 8 p.m., Illinois State Museum. screenings will be available for $3 and a healthy breakfast will - April 15-19, "Earthen Offerings," an environmental be sewed from 7:30 a.m. to 1 I a.m. for a nominal charge. photography exhibit, third floor lnstructional Gallery, Brookens A 5K run has been scheduled for 7:30 a.m. An $8 entry Library. fee Includes breakfast and a t-shirt. Entry forms may be -Thursday, April 18, sculptor and consultant Saunders obtained by calling 786-6676. Schultz and photographer Joan Schultz will give a slide Other events include race walking (clinic and walk) at 730 presentation examining the relationship between art, a.m., mini massages from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., bike ride at 8 architecture and environment; 6 p.m., Instructional Gallery. a.m., aikido at 10:30 a.m. and yoga at noon. - Monday, April 22, Earth Day, Redmoon Theater Clinics begin at 7:30 a.m. when Alfonso will offer golf presents a no-fuel, no-electricity, all-natural, outdoor musical training and mlni-lessons. The golf clinic will continue until production of "Moby Dick." Giant, larger-than-lifepaper mache noon. From 9:45 to 10:15 a.m., the YWCA will offer aerobics puppet heads and a 25-foot wind sock treat audiences to a and from 11 :30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., step aerobics. SSU soccer

unique performance of this allegorical struggle between man coach Aydin Gonulsen and the Prairie Stars will offer a and nature; noon, outside PAC cafeteria. soccer clinic from 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m. and coach Helen Dooley + - Thursday, April 25, panel discussion: 'The Role of from Sacred Heart Griffin will offer a volleyball clinic from Media in Environmental issues--Educators or Reporters?" 12:15-1 p.m. Those wishing to attend clinics should come Larry Smith, professor of communication, will mediate dressed to participate. representatives from local print and electronic media; 7 p.m., For more information about the Spring Fitness Challenge PAC conference room G. Health Fair, contact Lynne Price at 786-6676. For details regarding festival events, call Susan Schroering at 786-6778. SAC plans Gong Show The Student Activities Committee is searching for acts If you missed the original interested in performing at the upcoming SSU Gong Show. 8- Copies of the March 22 campus address by acting 10 p.m., Monday, April 1, Brookens Auditorium. Talent is not President Wayne Penn are available at the information center required. Prizes include five cash awards and t-shirts. Sign up in Brookens Library or from the Office of University Relations, in E-19. For more information, call 786-6666. PAC 569. Credit for Prior Learning meetings set Take responsibility for healthier babies lnterested in returning to school? lnterested in receiving Join Sangamon State University's WalkAmerica team and university credit for your life and work experiences? Find out participate in a nine-mile walk beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, how Sangamon State University's Credit for Prior Learning April 27, at the east entrance to the State Capitol Building. Program can enable you to receive credit for learning acquired Proceeds from WalkAmerica will benefit the Capitol outside the classroom. Chapter of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. Betsy Irwin, of SSU's Credit for Prior Learning Program, Walkers do not have to be an employee or student of will lead an informational session on the program at 5:30 p.m., Sangamon State to participate. Friends and relatives are Tuesday, April 16, in Brookens 415. A second session lead by encouraged to be part of SSU's team. Vans will accompany Jan Droegkamp will be held at noon, Thursday, April 18, at the walkers and anyone who feels that he can't complete the SSU's Downtown Center, 219 S. Fourth Street, room 102. walk mav ride in the van. Non-walkers aiso have a chance to For more information, call 786-6706. participate by registering walkers, working at checkpoints etc. These volunteers collect donations for the hours thev work. University-wide effort made for success For more information about the 21st annual walkAmerica From all indications, the 1991 Intersession, "The Bill of Day, call SSU team captain Lee Wensch at 786-6716. Rights After 200 Years: Challenges and Controversies," was highly successful, according to intersession coordinator Larry New class organized for mock trial team Golden. Seven students representedSSU's Legal Studies Program "It took a tremendous amount of work and effort from at the National Mock Trial Tournament held at the Drake across the university to make this work,' Golden said. "It was University School of Law In Des Moines. Feb. 16-17. important and gratifying to see everyone working together to Members of the SSU team were Amy Deweese, Angie make this a success." Giacomini, Gail Grazioli, Jennifer Smith, Dawn Stiltz. Golden said one of the high points of the intersession Wendy Terry and Barry Vice. was the March 11 panel discusslon--"Flag Desecration and The SSU team prepared the case of Shores v. Clarion Censorship at the Chicago Art Institute School." According to College, an invasion of privacy case Involving a college Golden, "The one thing that most impressed the students or newspaper which printed stories about a gymnast believed to really influenced the students was (artist) Dread Scott. He have AIDS. humanized a topic that had been difficult for the students to In the past, membership on the team was extracurricular. deal with. They saw that he wasn't some crazy maniac, that he However, starting with the fall semester, the Legal Studies had good reasons, artistic reasons for his work. Many Program will offer LES 491 Mock Trial Team, a 2-credit-hour students changed their views after hearing him." course, tentatively scheduled for 5-6 p.m., Wednesdays. The Not everything was perfect. Golden said. The most course is also scheduled for the spring 1992 semester. uniform complaint that students had was hard chairs. Although Students wishing to participate on the team must register for the facility (Studio Theatre) was excellent, we should have and attend the course which is open to undergraduatesin any asked for softer chairs." program. One lesson the university should learn from the Questions concerning the new course should be directed intersession, Golden said, is that "we shouldn't dodge to the LES graduate assistant at 786-6535. controversy." Using the flag desecration panel as an example, Golden said, "In some ways the most controversial issues Seminar to highlight art business became the more educational ones and that's part of what we The Art of Art Business: Methods for Marketing Your should be doing." Golden said he learned that it was important Work, a oneday seminar for artists and arts organizations, will to have different points of views represented on the panels. be held at Sangamon State University on Saturday, April 13. "It's not a question a balance,' he said, "it's more a question Artist Libby Platus will address the unique concerns artists of providing different, and not necessarily opposing, have about marketing their work. perspectives. This way of examining an Issue helps the Sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education, the students to know what questions to raise.' Community Arts Management Program and the Springfield Attendance at the intersession was good, Golden said. Area Arts Council, the seminar costs $35. Advance registration "We don't normally get many community people involved in Is required. For details, contact Carole Kennerly at 7866073. this, but it was clear that we had tapped into the community. Students numbered around 160-170, but we did a rough count every night and never had less than 200 and the night of the Math, science conference for girls set flag panel we had 300." Golden added that broadcasting the "ExpandingYour HorizonsThrough Math and Science," a panel discussions on WSSU increased community conference for 7th, 8th and 9th grade girls, will be held 9 a.m.- participation. "I've had a lot people talk to me about that. Quite 2 p.m., Saturday, April 13, at Sangamon State University. a few heard the noon rebroadcasts on WSSU.' Registration deadline is Friday, April 5. In addition to Sangamon State, numerous organizations "This program is designed to encourage girls to take more contributed to the success of the intersession including The math and science classes," said Mary Patton, coordinator of Jefferson Foundation, Lincoln Land Community College, the conference. "By doing that, they increase their career Sangamon County Bar Association, American Civil Liberties options. We also intend to make the day fun by giving the girls Union. City of Springfield, Bicentennial Advisory Committee of a chance to try real-world applications of math and science." Springfield, Stern's Carriage House. M.J. Kellner Corporation, Participants will select two from more than 25 "hands-on" Illinois State Bar Association, Greater Springfield Chamber of math and science workshops to attend. Commerce, Springfield Ministerial Alliance, lntersession A $10 fee includes all conference materials and lunch. Advisory Committee and the National Rifle Association. Telephone registration,available with Mastercard or VISA, can be completed by calling 786-6073.

Mar 28 Thu SAC Birthday Bash 9:30 p.m., E-22 Mar 29 Fri Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory, Brookens Library Apr 1 Mon Reading by John Knoepfle 7 p.m.. Lincoln Library Apr 2 Tue Sexual harassment prevention training 11 a.m., PAC conference room E Apr 4 Thu Readings from H.S. Environmental Writing Competition 6:30 p.m., Brookens Auditorium Apr 4 Thu Author Carol Bly 730 p.m., Brookens Auditorium Apr 5 Fri Readings from Alchemist Review 7:30 p.m., BRK 475 Apr 5 Fri Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory, Brookens Library Apr 5-6 Men's tennis team vs. Bradley & Washington University 4 p.m. (Fri), 9 a.m. (Sat), SSU courts

Deadline for Foss Award approaches Reaffirmation plays important role in teaching career Each spring, students are invited to nominate full-time without a breath of Freddy. And this class was a failure, but a faculty members for the $1,000 Dr. Dennis C. Foss Award for spectacular failure. The male and female students, of all ages, Creative Excellence in Teaching. Deadline for nominations is demanded, but received, no structure. They wrote what and Tuesday, April 16. Nominating forms can be obtained from the when they please, as little or as much as they pleased and vice president for academic affairs (PAC 528), dean of student came to class when it suited them. When there, they spent services (F-23), University Relations (PAC 569), Peoria office their time slashing other students' work to bloody shreds. . at Illinois Central College, bursar's office, any dean's office or Students would vanish for weeks, licking their wounds. Some ' the information table in the PAC cafeteria. never reappeared. Ivowed not to teach writing again--there In the paragraphs that follow, the first recipient of the was nothing in my SSU contract that ordered me to undergo award. SSU English Professor Jackie Jackson, reflects on her such torture. career and the role that recognition, including the Foss Award, But Ihad a problem: Ihad a contract with Little, Brown to has played in reaffirming her teaching methods: produce a book and there was no way to honor it with this My first writing class at Kent State University was a new university's roller coaster of "designing the fiddle while failure. The students were all very nice young women, and the constructing the fiddle while learning to play the fiddle while writing they produced was bland, innocuous and dull, of the giving the concert." So Idecided to cheat: teach writing one '%eddy the Frog" variety. The writing, the class and the more time, using my kids' book as a text, which would instructor were all nice, bland failures. legitimize my summer into 'preparing' for a fall class while There followed a two-year teaching hiatus, when Ibegan relieving me of the preparation of a different one. That June my radio work at the University of Wisconsin. Then came Istarted what turned out to be Turn Not Pale Beloved Snail, SSU's first year and Idecided to try teaching again; this time fconfd) and wasn't three chapters into it when the thunderbolt stuck: DP association to sponsor speech on UNlX This wasn't a book just for kids, but a book. The Jeff Gustafson.. svstem, administrator of the federal district revelation included what was wrong with classes #I and #2, court, will speak about the UNlX operating system at 11 a.m . and the solution which can be boiled down to a few Saturday, April 6, in G 33. His presentation is sponsored by embarrassingly obvious statements: Evelyone is scared. SSU's Data Processing Management Association. New DPMA Writing is very much a part of the writer's innermost self and members are welcome. is fiercely protected. Therefore young and old write bland, staying hidden behind their barriers, or else come out Health fair set for April 13 swinging--I'm gonna get you before you get me. And the Don't forget to mark your calendars. Plan to attend the instructor is the most scared of all. Spring Fitness Challenge, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 13. The solution was to do with adults what I'd been doing Held in building DIE, the health fair is sponsored by the with kids: to reduce fear by creating, as best Icould, a caring university Health Service. Admission is free and the public is community and to be myself, a vulnerable, contributing invited to attend. member of that community. For more information, call Lynne Price at 786-6676. That fall, writing class #3 used the chapters on still-wet ditto sheets and did lots of fun and foolish activities Join SSU's WalkAmerica team together, designed both to create communify and to channel Jdn Sangamon State University's WalkAmerica team, raise the writing process. It was a smashing success-so much so funds for the March of Dimes and participate in a nine-mile that Iincorporated the community aspect into my lit classes, walk beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 27, at the east with play elemerits, break-time, eating and drinking in the entrance to the State Capitol Building. spirit of literary work and so on. Vice President John Keiser For more information about the 21st annual WalkAmerica once said to a criticizer (and it filtered back to me), 'I don't Day, call SSU team captain Lee Wensch at 786-6716. care how she does it, students come out better writers than they go in.' Iappreciated that early affirmation--and even more so, Facultypaff activities the recent affirmation of my teaching by the students who AYDIN GONULSEN, athletic director, spoke at the Illinois nominated me for the first Foss Award. State Historical Society's 29th Annual History Fair (Western Central Region) on March 23 at Lincoln Land Community Verbal Arts Festival continues College. His topic was 'The History of Soccer in the Springfield Area." Tonight at 6:30 p.m., winners in the Sangamon County High School Environmental Writing Competition will read their award-winning works at Brookens Auditorium. At 7:30 RICHARD KOLHAUSER, visiting research professor in Minnesota author Carol Bly takes the Brookens Auditorium SSU's Institute for Public Affairs, at the invitation of the commktee chairmen, delivered a presentation on March 13 to stage. . Readings and performances from the Alchemist Review a joint meeting of the Senate Appropriations Committees i and will be highlighted on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. in BRK 475. 11. At the meeting, he discussed a number of fiscal issues The Joseph Cates Scholarship winner will also be announced. including the origin of the state's current financial crisis as well Kate Miller Eck. Betsy Irwin and David Hilligoss will as providing an analysis of the governor's budget for FY '92. present "Circle of Life," a celebration of Mother Earth through Kolhauser also provided a budget briefing for the Senate Native American values, music and stories, at 7 p.m.. Republican Caucus. Wednesday, April 10, at Brookens Auditorium. BILL MILLER, professor and director of the Public Affairs Ail events are free and open to the public. Reporting Program, addressed the Illinois Broadcaster's Association convention at the Ramada Renaissance on March The Auditorium is alive with the Sound of Music ,, First Amendment--OLltside the Newsroom.u He Rodgers and Hammerstein's classiclThe Sound of appeared on behalf of the National Radio-TV Director's Music, will be performed at the Sangamon State University Association. Auditorium at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, April 13, and at 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday, Aprii 14. The performances are sponsored by TED MIMS, assistant professor of computer science, WICS-TV 20. recently presented a paper. titled "Utilizing a Transputer For ticket information, call 786-6160. Laboratorv and Occam2 in an Underaraduate O~eratina Systems course" at the 22nd ~ssociationfor computer On My Own Time exhibit opens April 8 Machinery SlGCSETechnicalSymposium held in San Antonio, Enjoy the works of fellow employees who have entered Texas. The paper was one of 60 papers selected for the Springfield Area Arts Council's art competition, On My presentation from the 175 submitted. Own Time. The exhibit, which runs through Friday, April 12, will be JAN MORROW, producer/director at SCAN-17, received displayed near the teardrop entrance to the Public Affairs an award March 20 for outstanding community service in the Center. area of fair housing. The award recognized several half-hour programs broadcast on SCAN-17 inciuding "Fair Housing. It's sailing time again Let's Talk About it." The award was presented during a news The season's first meeting of the SSU Sailing Club wiil conference to announce a fair housing conference set for April be held at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aprii 9,in E 22. All students, staff 30 at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center. The station is also and faculty interested in joining the club are invRed to attend. planning additional special programming to coincide with the Pizza wiil be served. conference.

Apr 4 Thu Readings from H.S. Environmental Writing Competition 6:30 p.m., Brookens Auditorium Apr 4 Thu Author Carol Blyperbal Arts Festival 7:30 p.m., Brookens Auditorium Apr 5 Fri SSU 2000 9:30 a.m., Brookens Auditorium Apr 5 Fri Readings from Alchemist ReviewlVerbai Arts Festival 7.30 p.m., BRK 475 Apr 5 Fri Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory. Brookens Library Apr 5-6 Men's tennis team vs. Bradley & Washington University 4 p.m. (Fri), 9 a.m. (Sat), SSU courts Apr 6 Sat DPMA meeting 11 a.m, G33 Apr 10 Wed Sangamon State Administrators' Round Table 8:30 a.m., Heritage House Apr 10 Wed "Circle of LieW/VerbalArts Festival 7 p.m., Brookens Auditorium Apr 11 Thu Anthropologist John Whiteperbal Arts Festival 8 p.m., Illinois State Museum *Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. Deadline is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. SRNGRMON STRTE UNIVERSITY 9 SPRINGFIELD, I1 69794-92431 Off ice of Universitv Rela lons Jean Richards April 1 1. 1991 PAC 567 (217j 786-6716 Editor Eighty to be included in Who's Who Health fair set for Saturday The 1991 edition of Who's Who Among Students in It's a golden opportunity to learn how to use the American Universities and Colleges will include the names of equipment in SSU's weight room when John Dixon from the 80 students from Sangarnon State University who have been Springfield Athletic Club provides instruction during the Spring selected as national outstanding leaders. Fitness Challenge, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 13. Students named this year from SSU are: Martha H. Held in building DIE, the health fair includes clinics, Angel. Nancy Antonacci, Syed Reaz Ashraf, Marsha fitness testing and prize drawings. Cholesterol screenings will Baldwin, Deborah McPherson Berman. Brian Webb Boone, be available for $3 and a healthy breakfast will be served from David Boone, Michael J. Bosomworth, Michael E. Brown, 7:30-11 a.m. for a nominal charge. Diane Burchard, Brian Cherpeske. Karen Clark, Jacqueline Also on hand for the health fair will be Rail Golf Club pro Conley, Diane Potter Cunningham, Robert Dekorsi, Vince Alfonso Jr. and representatives from Memorial Medical Elizabeth Diamond, David A. DiGiovanni, Claudia S. Center, St. John's Hospital, Southern Illinois University School Emken, Kay M. Engel, Ayopo Erinkitola, Lemi-Ola of Medicine, YWCA, Sandra McKenna & Associates, Hands for Erinkitola, Monica Fields, Linda Follis, Leigh Ann Freeman, Health, Springfield Bicycle Club and the Springfield Road Donna Garman. Gail M. Grazioli, Laura Grzybek, Tonya Runners. Harper, Carean Heyliger, David K. Hobby, Wendy Lou Participatory clinics will begin at 7:30 a m. when Alfonso Howerter, Lorena S. Johnson, Paul M. Knox, Frances will offer golf training and mini-lessons. The golf clinic will Lachowicz, Du-Won Lee, Isaiah Lincoln, Evelyn Maisonet, continue until noon. The YWCA will offer aerobics from 9:45- John Marchioro, Rebecca Masse, Camille McCabe, Arleen 10:15 a.m. and step aerobics from 11:30 a.m.-12.15 p.m McCleary, Aaron A. McEvoy, Sonia M. McGee, Frank Miles Sangamon State University's soccer coach Aydin Gonulsen Jr., Rose M. Monla, Charles Myart, Laura Newton, Susan and the Prairie Stars will offer a soccer clinic from 12.15-1 M. Morris. Janet L. Nuss. Boubacar N'Diaye, Cathollene p.m. and coach Helen Dooley from Sacred Heart-Griffinwill Owens, Anthony Patrick, Larry J. Perez, Rae Perreault, offer a volleyball clinic, also from 12:15-1 p.m. Those wishing Beverly Peterson, Kim M. Postula, Dianne L. Potter, Anne to attend clinics should come dressed to participate M. Powers, Janese F. Prince, Laura Jane Reid. Lynn E. A 5K run is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. The entry fee of $8 Romanotto, Mary Sanders, Jamie Saylor, Robert W. includes a t-shirt and breakfast. Entry forms can be obtained Seaton. Deryl S. Sequeira, Dottie F. Shaw, Lana Ecker from the University Health Service at 786-6676. Shea, Nellie P. Sims, James E. Smylie Ill, Jeffrey S. Other events include a race walking clinic and walk at 7 30 Stewart, Nicolas Tran, Randy A. Tribbet, Jill Urban, Debbie a.m.. mini massages from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.. Springfield Bike Walker. Tiffany Walters, Anne Marie Webb, Wendi Weiden, Club bike ride at 8 a.m., aikido offered by Sangamon Aikikai Melinda Wilkinson, Larry E. Woolard, Timothy Worman and at 10:30 a.m. and yoga at noon. Rachelle DeWerff. Special speakers include Cindy Reents, physical therapist These students were selected by editors of the annual from St. John's Hospital speaking on "Exercise for those who directory and a campus nominating committee based on can't" at 8 a.m., Pete Stoll from Memorial Medical Center academic achievement, service to the community, leadership Sportscareaddressing"Exercise and sports injuries"at 9 a m.. in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. Bryan Finn of St. John's Hospital's Wellness Center and Peggy Finn of St. John's Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation speaking on "Exercise--getting started" at 10 a.m. and Dr. Michael L. Friedman lecture April 11 Brewer from the SIU School of Medicine addressing "Exercise Harlan Cleveland will present the 1991 Ruth and Lester and cholesterol" at 11 a.m. Friedman Lectureship in Public Affairs at Sangamon State Admission is free. The public is encouraged to attend. University at 7 p.m., today, April 11, at Brookens Auditorium. For further information, call Lynne Price at 786-6676. Cleveland's topic will be 'The Effects of the Spread of Knowledge Globally or The Word Will Get Around." A reception in the Public Affairs Center restaurant will Women's studies fund raiser set immediately follow the lecture. The event is free and open to Virginia Davenport will star in "The Belle of Amherst," a the public. one-woman play based on Emily Dickinson's life, 8 p m . Saturday, April 27, and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 28, at SSU's Brookens Auditorium. Task force schedules briefing Audiences will remember Davenport as the star of local Sangarnon State University students, staff and faculty are productions of "On Golden Pond" and "The Glass Menagerie." invited to the first campus briefing of the newly created Proceeds from this production, which is being directed by Strategic Planning Task Force at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, Regan Smith, benefitthe Women's Studies Scholarship Fund in the Public Affairs Center, conference room G. At this briefing the task force and its consultant, Robert Tickets are $15 per person or two for $25 and include Shirley, president of the University of Southern Colorado, will dessert following the performance. Student tickets are report on the planning process and the timeline by which it available for $7.50. Tickets are available at the bursar's office hopes to conduct its work over the next year. or call 786-6738. Questions and comments from the audience will be Admissions hosts Beta conference Tickets available for Glen Campbell The Central Illinois Junior Beta Conference will be held The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour Revisited will be Friday, April 26, at Sangamon State University. presented at 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday, April 21, at the Sangamon The organization Is In need of contest judges and testing State University Auditorium. The two shows, sponsored by room managerslgraders In the following areas: English, radio station WFMB and Staff Carpet, will feature Glen science, social science, math, creative writing, essay, posters Campbell, with special guest stars John Hartford, Jim Stafford, and talent.The admissions office is also seeking student Nicolette Larson and the Jeff Dayton Band. volunteers to act as campus tour guides. To purchase tickets, call 786-6160. Volunteers interested in being judges or guides should contact Shirley Wheatley at 786-6626. U.S./Soviet folk tour heads to SSU Two different worlds of folk music unite for a landmark Verbal Arts Festival continues world tour as America's John McCutcheon and Russia's Anthropologist John White will explore the relationship Gregory Gladkov launch the "US/USSR Friendship Tour." between a traditional culture and its environment at 8 p.m., The tour will be at the Sangamon State University today, April 11, at the llllnois State Museum. Auditorium on Monday, April 22, with performances slated at "Earthen Offerings,' an environmental photography 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. exhibit, will open Monday, April 15, at the third floor General seating at $6 can be purchased by calling 786- Instructional Gallery in Brookens Library. The exhibit, which 6160. runs through April 19, will feature the works of the lllinols photographers. Sailing team places fifth Sculptor Saunders Schultz and photographer Joan In its first regatta of the season, the Sangamon State Schultz, who specialize In outdoor "eco-aesthetics," will University sailing team took fifth place at the Indiana conduct a presentation at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 18, at the Championship, April 6-7, at Notre Dame. Instructional Gallery. These events, part of the SSU Humanities Council's Faculty/staff activities Verbal Arts Festival, are made possible in part by the Illinois STUART ANDERSON, professor emeritus of educational Humanities Council and contributing offices and academic administration, has been awarded emeritus membership in Phi programs at SSU. Admission is free. Delta Kappa, a professional education fraternity.

Last chance to check out On My Own Time ALFRED S. ARKLEY, professor of management, will The On My Own Time art exhibit, featuring the works of present "Blueprint for behaviors & attitudes: how to identify, Pat Austin, Joanne E. Barbee, Anne E. Brady, Anthony J. analyzeand workwith co-workersand managers with different Brunetti, Tom Hughes, Barbara Larcher, Cindy Warner and behaviors and attitudes" at the John George Nicolay Secretary Martha Whitaker-McGill, runs through Friday, April 12. Appreciation Seminar, Tuesday, April 23, at the Prairie Capital The works are on display near the bursar's office on the Convention Center. The event is hosted by the Greater lower level of the Public Affairs Center. Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

Central lllinois host families needed RICHARD JUDD, professor of business administration, had The Associated Study Program for Education and an article. "Springfield to see slow economic growth in '91," Cultural Training (ASPECT) Is seeking central Illinois families published in the March 24 edition of The State Journal- to host international high school and community college Register. The article is the first in a series of columns for the students for either a semester or a year beginning this fall. newspaper. If you are interested in promoting internationalfriendship through student exchange and education, contact David GARY GARDINER, associate professor of management, is Wayman at 786-6084 or 793-2807. co-author of In Pursuit of Ethics: Tough Choices in the World of Work recently published by the Smith Collins Company. Trip to Six Flags planned O.C. Ferrell, distinguishedprofessor of marketingand business The Inter-club Council Board, the intramurals office and ethics at Memphis State University and chairman of the the Student Activities Committee are sponsoring an "End-of- American Marketing Association's ethics committee. the-Year" trip to Six Flags on Sunday, April 28. collaborated with Gardiner on the book. The cost of the trip, which is for SSU students only, is $7 and includes admission ticket and transportation. Reservations ROSAMOND ROBBERT, assistant professor of can be made at the bursar's office. gerontology, is the author of a chapter titled "Emergence of Alzheimer's Disease: Issues and Concerns" in a book, Health, Floppy Hat Day April 15 Illness and Disability in Later Life, published by Sage Publications. Put those income tax returns aside. Monday. April 15, is the 20th anniversary of SSU Floppy Hat Day. Sponsored by ANTHONY SISNEROS, assistant professor of legal studies, the Communication Program, the event will take place at 5 has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the p.m. on the plaza at the east end of campus. Illinois Association of Hispanic State Employees. Celebrity judges will decide the winner of the best floppiest (and/or craziest) hat. Since everyone is welcome, this is the time to show off that best beret, bowler, cap, derby, Now's the time to order fedora, fez, panama or sombrero. Commencement is fast approaching, but you have until In case of rain, the contest will be moved to the Game Monday, April 29, to order graduation name cards and Room in building DIE. announcements through the Lakeside Bookstore.

Apr 11 Thu Friedman Lectureship in Public Affairs 7 p.m.. Brookens Auditorium Apr 11 Thu Anthropologist John Whiteperbal Arts Festival 8 p.m.. Illinois State Museum Apr 13 Sat Spring Fitness Challenge 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., D/E building Apr 13 Sat 'The Sound of Music" 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium Apr 14 Sun 'The Sound of Music" 2 & 7 p.m.. SSU Auditorium Apr 15 Mon Floppy Hat Day 5 p.m., East end plaza Apr 16 Tue Strategic Planning Task Force briefing 9:30 a.m., PAC conference room G

Staff Recognition Dinner set for May 16 Moore named April's #Iemployee Spring has sprung and it's time for the 12th Annual Staff Carol Moore, a data processing analyst, is Sangamon Recognition Dinner. The event begins at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, State University's employee of the month for April. May 16, and will be held in the SSU cafeterialpatio area. Roy Thomas, director of management information Staff who have completed 10,15 and 20 years of service systems, presented her with the award at an on-campus will receive special honors. If an employee is not on the reception on April 9. "All these people here," Thomas said at following list and should be, contact Nadine Sisti at 786-6739. the reception, "have recognized what we in computer services Completing 10 years of service to SSU are: Dave have known all along--that you're just an exemplary Antoine, Artis Brown, Velma Carey, Judy Clanton, Rebecca employee." Douglass, James Dozier, Jim Dunn, Cheryl Ecklund, A seven-year employee of the university, Moore is the Dwight Emerson, Bruce Esmond, Ellen Folsom, Pam system analyst for the accounting, billing and receivables and Hammond-McDavid, Terry Helmkamp, Sharon Hill, John payroll systems at the university. She serves as a staff senator Kennedy, Edward Lomprez, Michael Love, Shirley Maurath, and is a member of the university's strategic planning task Mary Mulcahy, Jon Quigg, Martha Robertson, Stephen force. Rohrer, Carl Sandidge, Ann Schleyhahn, Susan "I can't even explain how I feel," Moore said. "This never Shackleton, Dennis Tiburzi, William Ulery, Anne Wilson and even crossed by mind. I don't even have contact with other Scott Wilson. people on campus except for my users, but I'mvery honored." Completing 15 years of service are: Nancy Ayers, As employee of the month, Moore receivesspecial parking Elizabeth Curl, Larry Davis, Howard Ellis, Marian Foster, privileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to be Peg Knoepfle and Sherry Orme. chosen SSU's employee of the year. Employees of the month Completing 20 years of service are: Burtis Buchanan, are nominated by co-workers and are chosen by a campus- Homer Butler, Gloria Casey, Harold Fahs, Barbara wide committee of past employees of the month. Klintworth, Lynne Price, Nadine Sisti, Dick Williams and Moore, who earned her associate's degree in computer John Wilson. science at Kaskaskia College, lives in Dawson with her two Reservations, at $1 2 per person, must be received at the children, Joseph, 5, and Sarah, 3. oursar's office by 5 p.m., Wednesday. May 8. Mogle wins $500 Cates Scholarship '"Moby Dick wraps up verbal arts festival Sangamon State University student Judy Mogle is the A-performance oi "~ob~Dick" and a media panel winner of the $500 Joseph Cates Memorial Scholarship. discussion on environmental reporting are the last two events Valerie Cates presented a $500 check to Mogle during an planned for SSU's Verbal Arts Festival. SSU's Verbal Arts Festival event on April 5. Mogle won for her On Monday, Aprl22. Earth Day, the Redmmn Theater short story, "Naming the Darkness." will present a no-electricity, outdoor musical production of Mogle, 47, is completing her first semester at SSU under "Moby Dick." Giant, larger-than-lifepapler mache puppet heads the university's alternative admissions policy. A resident of and a 25-foot wind sock treat audiences to a unique Athens, she is employed by the Illinois Environmental performance of this allegorical struggle between man and Protection Agency. nature. Although Mogle said she was shocked she had won the The performance is set for noon outside the Public award, SSU English Professor Jackie Jackson, one of Affairs Center cafeteria. In case of rain, the performance will Mogle's teachers, said she was not surprised at all when be held in the gymnasium, building DIE. Mogle won the award. "She had not written much before "The Role of Media in Environmental Issues--Educators except journals,' Jackson said, "but what she wrote was or Reporters?" will be the focus of a panel discussion at 7 superb." p.m., Thursday, April 25, at the PAC, conference room G. "Writing excites me," said Mogle, a student in the Larry Smith, professor of communication, will moderate university's Individual Option Program. "It's very satisfying and * the panelists who include Bill Bush, The State Journal- fulfilling and at SSU I can feel my way around and just take Register; Joan Muraro, Illinois Environmental Protection courses that interest me. I don't know where else I would go." Agency; Bill Kemp, iliinois Times; and Chuck Beveridge, Mogle said she planned to buy a wooden writing desk with the WICS-TV 20. award money: "I want to spend it on something permanent." Mogle's winning entrywill be published in the 1992 edition Hughes, Larcher take blue ribbons of Alchemist Review, the student literary magazine at Sangamon State. Four Sangamon State University employees have won awards in this year's On My Own Time art competition. First place ribbons went to Tom Hughes for his poem, Fight birth defects, join WalkAmerica team "Poem on Sunday." and Barbara Larcher for her watercolor, Join Sangamon State University's WalkAmerica team, raise "Doily #3." funds for the March of Dimes and participate in a nine-mile Ann E. Brady won a second place ribbon for her oil walk beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 27, at the east pastel, "Fruit Study" and Cindy Warner won a third place entrance to the State Capitol Building. ribbon for her photograph, "Parachute Drop." For more information about the 21 st annual WalkAmerica Day, call SSU team captain Lee Wensch at 786-6716. Student elections April 22-26 Faculty/staff activities Sangamon State University students are encouraged to DAVE EVERSON, professor of political studies and public vote in the student association elections, April 22-26. affairs, will be at Waldenbooks at White Oaks Mall on Students will choose a Board of Regents representative, Saturday, April 20, from noon until 2 p.m., signing copies of officers of the student association, senators representing each his new mystery, Suicide Squeeze. school, a senator representing Peoria and senators for at-large positions. MAURl FORMIGONI, assistant professor ofvisual arts, has Students at the main campus may vote from 11 a.m. to recently returned from Yugoslavia where she was a Fulbright 9 p.m., Monday, April 22-Thursday, April 25, at Brookens Fellow. While lecturing at the Academy of Fine Arts in Concourse and in the H building lounge. The Brookens Belgrade, she had a solo exhibit in Skopje at the Daut Pasha Concourse polling location will also be open from 9 a.m. until Hammam Museum of Arts, housed in a 15th century Turkish noon on Friday, April 26. bath, and another at the FLU Gallery in Belgrade. Students in Peoria may vote at the Peoria campus, room Formigoni will return in the summer to attend an 302F, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Monday, April 22-Thursday, April international art colony In a monastery in Macedonia as a 25. guest of the Yugoslav government.

"The Lincolns of Springfield, Illinois" honored ROB GORDON, general manager of WSSU-FM, and The Illinois State Historical Society will present Its JEROLD GRUEBEL, president of the West Central Illinois superior achievement award to the The Lincolns of Educational Telecommunications Corporation (Convocom), Springfield, Illinoisw on Friday, April 26, during the Aurora were elected officersof the Illinois Public Broadcasting Council Annual Meeting Awards Banquet. at the April 5 meeting of the organization at SSU. The documentary's producer is Marilyn Huff; associate Gordon serves as treasurer and Gruebel is the vice producer and editor is Mike Duvall. president of the organization which consists of the chief operating officers of Illinois' 22 public television and radio Tickets available for "Belle of Arnherst" stations. Virginia Davenport wili star in "The Belle of Arnherst," a one-woman play based on Emily Dicklnson's life, 8 p.m., RASSULE HADIDI, associate professor of management Saturday, April 27, and 2 p.m.. Sunday, April 28, at SSU's information systems and chair of the MIS Program, presented Brookens Auditorium. a paper titled 'End User Computing: Problems and Proceeds from the production benefit the Women's Opportunities' at the 42nd Annual Earthmoving Industry Studies scholars hi^ Fund. Those who can not attend but Conference in Peoria, Aprii 9-10. would like to offer 4 donation, may call 786-6706. Tickets are available at the bursar's office. U. WILLIAM HUCK, assistant professor of biology, and LARRY MISIALEK, a recent master's graduate of SSU's May 25 trip to Fairrnount Park set biology program and currently in the doctoral program in the Psychology Department at Southern Illinois University/ Students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join the Carbondale, both delivered papers at the 1991 Midwest Animal SSU Alumni Association for a trip to Fairmount Park for dinner Behavior Conference in Midland, Mich., April 14. Huck's talk in the Black Stallion Dining Room and an evening at the races. was titled "Further evidence for adaptive offspring sex ratio The cost of $32 covers bus transportation, admission, officlal manipulation in golden hamsters." Misiaiek's presentationwas program, and dinner Including meal taxes and gratuities. titled "Vaginal bacterial counts at the time of mating are The bus will leave parking lot A at 4:30 p.m.. Saturday, correlated with offspring ratios in golden hamsters May 25. (Mesocricetus auratus)" and was based on his thesis research For reservations, call Helen Dunn at 546-5794. at SSU. Huck has agreed to host the 1992 Midwest Animal Farewell reception planned tor Folsom Behavior Conference at SSU. Colleagues and friends of Ellen Folsom, associate auditorium manager, are Invited to a reception, 4-6 p.m., PEG KNOEPFLE, editorial writer at Illinois Issues, helped Thursday, April 25, in the Atrium Lounge, to bid goodbye to organize the Illinois Writers Inc. annual writers' conference Folsom. R.S.V.P. to 786-6150. held April 6 in Champaign-Urbana. Knoepfle also introduced the main panel discussion, 'The role of the writer and art in Friedrnan lecture available on cassette relation to politics,' at the conference the theme of which was Audio cassettes of Harlan Cleveland delivering the 1991 "Literature and Politics." Ruth and Lester Friedman Lectureship in Public Affairs are available from the Office of University Relations, PAC 565. JEAN RICHARDS. editorial writer in theoffice of Universitv Relations, recently was elected vice president/communications Club's first sailing lesson April 23 of the Springfield Area Chapter of Women in Communications Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend the inc. sailing club's first saiiing lesson at 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, E-22. MARK SIEBERT, professor of music, wili present an organ In other sailing news, the SSU sailing team earned a recital at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at the Cathedral Church of fourth-place finish in the Aprii 13 Illinois Wesleyan Regatta. Saint Paul, 815 S. Second Street. Selections will include works Brooke Peterson skippered the SSU A team to a victory in by le Begue, Cabezon, Pacheibei, Buxtehude and one of five races as Sangamon State placed behind Mendelssohn. Minnesota, University of Chicago and Iowa.

Apr 18 Thu Saunders & Joan Schultzflerbal Arts Festival 6 p.m., Brookens' Instructional Gallery Apr 19 Fri Star Party 8 p.m., SSU Observatory, Brookens Library now--Apr 19 Earthern Offerings photo exhibitflerbal Arts Festival Brookens' Instructional Gallery Apr 20 Sat Men's tennis team vs. Greenville College 1 p.m., SSU courts Apr 21 Sun Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour Revisited 2 & 7 p.m., SSU Auditorium Apr 22 Mon Folk musicians John McCutcheon & Gregory Gladkov 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., SSU Auditorium Apr 22 Mon "Moby Dick" noon, PAC cafeteria patio Apr 24 Wed Men's tennis team vs. Illinois College 3 p.m., SSU courts Apr 25 Thu The Role of Media in Environmental Issues" 7 p.m., PAC conference room G

*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. Deadline is Tuesday, noon prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. SRNGRMON STATE UNIVERSITY 9 SPRINGFIELD, I1 69794-9943. Volume 7, Number 31 Office of University Relat ons Jean R~chards April 25, 1991 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-6716 Ed~tor Presidential candidates to visit campus Kustra to speak at Town and Gown The four finalists seeking the Sangamon State University Illinois Lt. Gov. Bob Kustra will discuss "The Future of presidency--Madeleine Adler, vice president for academic Education in illinois" during a "Town and Gown" gathering affairs at Framingham State College; Faith Gabelnick, dean of hosted by the Sangamon State University Foundation at 6:45 the Lee Honors College at Western Michigan University; p.m., Wednesday, .May 1, at the university's Public Affairs Naomi Lynn, dean of the College of Public Policy and Urban Center restaurant. Affairs at Georgla State University; and Wayne Penn, acting "Since the governor is in the process of developing an president at Sangamon State University--have accepted the educational policy and the lieutenant governor is providing the invitation of the presidential search committee to visit the leadership to direct and implement this policy for the state, it campus. wiil be a very timely address," according to SSU Foundation David T. Murphy, chairman of the SSU Presidential Executive Director Dick Lofgren. "Lt. Gov. Kustra's speech wili Search Committee, said, 'All the finalists come with the focus on issues which are of supreme importance for both strongest of references and exceptlonal records of Sangamon State University and the constituency which we . achievement. I regard this as evidence of the great potential serve.' and impressive development of SSU over the last 20 years.' Kustra, who hdds a Ph.D. in political science from the Adler, who was scheduled to arrive on campus April 24, University of Illinois, served as an associate professor at wiil conclude her visit today. Gabelnick will be on campus Sangamon State from 1973 until 1976. He was a founding Aprii 29-30 and Lynn will visit May 6-7. On May 1-2, faculty member of SSU's management program and aiso discussions and meetings wiil be held with Penn, but because directed the Graduate Public Service Internship program. of his familiarity with the campus, his Visit" wili be iess Cost of the event, including buffet dinner, is $20 per comprehensive, said Board Regents Chancellor Rod Groves. person. Anyone wishing to attend should contact the SSU Open meetings will be scheduled so that all members of Foundation at 786-6058. the university community wili have the opportunity to meet the candidates. For details regarding meeting schedules or to Summer registration begins Monday review candidates' vitaes, contact Marje Fonza at 786-7226. Registration for the 1991 summer session at Sangamon State University begins Monday, Aprii 29. SSU annual tuition increased by $78 Students may register, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, April 29, The lllinols Board of Regents on April 18 approved a 5.4 through Friday, May 24, in the university's Office of percent increase in tuition and room and board rates at Admissions and Records, F-20. The university will be closed Sangamon State University. The increase raises annual tuition in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, but at SSU from $1,566 to $1.644 with room rate increases in registration resumesTuesday, May 28, and continues through student housing ranging from 3.7 to 6.4 percent. Thursday, May 30. On Friday, May 31, and Monday, June 3, The tuition Increase, the first in more than two years, is registration hours will be extended until 6:30 p.m. in accordance with the Illinois Board of Higher Education's Students may also register during these times by calling recommendation earlier this year that all public universities 786-6174ortoll-free in lliinoisat 1-800-252-8533.The university raise their tuition fve percent, effective in the fall of 1991. will be closed and there will be no registration on Saturday, "In reviewing the tuition Issue, the board made a June 1. conscious effort to hold any increase to a level consistent with Summer classes In Springfield and in Decatur begin cost-of-living increases and, at the same time, sufficiently Monday, June 3, and run through Saturday, July 27 provide adequate support for programs, facilities and funded Advance registration for the summer session and fall student activities. These new rates actually represent a total semester at SSU in Peoria is underway. Courses will be held package cost increase which is iess than Inflation,' Board of at illinois Community College and the University of illinois Regents Chancellor Rod Groves said. College of Medicine. The summer session in Peoria starts SSU acting President Wayne Penn said the board has Monday, May 20, and continues through Saturday. July 13. . been forced in recent years to provide funding from tuition to Students may register in person at Sangamon State ' offset inadequate state support including some cuts In General University in Peoria, illinois Central College, 302 F, One Revenue funding. "Even with the tuition increase, its is clear College Drive, East Peoria. For additional information that major budget-cutting efforts wili be necessary," Penn said. regarding SSU in Peoria, call (309) 694-5546. 'The Regency System has long been forced to do more with Students who plan to register for Sangamon State iess. This will intensify in the future;' Penn said, adding, "there graduate courses in Decatur are encouraged to advance is an urgent need to make the income tax surcharge register by calling 786-6174 (or 1-800-252-8533) prior to the permanent.' beginning of summer session. Registration may aiso be The board also approved a new $5 per semester activity completed during the first class meeting. fee for students attending Sangamon State University in For information regarding Sangamon State University Peoria. SSU had requested the new fee which wili fund various graduate courses in Decatur, contact the Graduate Studies social and cultural activities for the benefit of SSU students Center, Millikin University, Room E100, Liberal Arts Hall, attending the Peoria location. Decatur. or call 424-6202. Mulcahy accepts position as dean Strategic Planning Task Force sets meetings Mary Mulcahy, dean of Sangamon State University's The Strategic Planning Task Force will meet at 1 p.m., School of Health and Human Services, said students won't be Monday, April 29, in the Pearson Room to hear David Strand, able to discern any changes because of her recent provost at Illinois State University, speak about ISU's appointment. "What changes, if any, students will experience experlences with strategic planning. The task force will re- will be generated through the programs, not through me,' she convene at 4 p.m. in the Pearson Room for a business said. 'To be honest, i haven't thought through an entire set of session. plans for the school, but that's coming up on my agenda.' The final task force meeting of the semester will at 2:30 One of Mulcahy's goals for the school is the p.m., Friday, May 3, in the Hatmaker Room. development of more grant-funded projects. "We have a lot of All meetings are open to interested students, staff and expertise in this area in the school,' Mulcahy said, "There's a faculty. great sense of service and responsibility here and I would like Video and audio tapes of the April 16 campus briefing to see how that can be shaped into something." describing the strategic planning process at SSU are available The most significant change is probably a personal one, at Brookens Library's information center. Mulcahy said. "As acting dean. I was still working with the Nursing Program and teaching. Now I will tend to the Ayers to lead National Issues Forum requirements of one position instead of a couple." Talk, including your talk, may be our most valuable Mulcahy, who has been acting dean slnce July 1989, national resource. Our nation grew out of neighbors talking was named to permanently fill the position last week after a together, reaching considered judgments, and making sure year-long national search. She has been with SSU since 1980 their views were heard when and where It mattered. as director of its Nursing Program. Mulcahy holds a bachelor That continuous ?own meeting" concept continues today of science degree in nursing from St. Louis University, a In an updated version called National Issues Forums. This master's degree In nursing from Washington University and a spring Lincoln Library, the Illinois State Library and Sangamon doctorate in education from the University of Illinois. State University will sponsor forums on three topics of national Mulcahy added, "I'm happy to have been selected and interest. I just want to continue to go in the direction we want to go in." The first forum, The Battle Over Abortion: Seeking Common Ground in a Divided Nation," will be held at 7 p.m.. Reception planned for Peoria graduates Thursday, May 2, at Lincoln Library's Carnegle Room. A reception honoring students who are completing their Michael Ayers, executive associate to the president at education this spring through Sangamon State University In SSU, will moderate "Regaining the Competitive Edge: Are We Peoria will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m.. Saturday, May 4, at the Up to the Job?' at 11:45 a.m. on three consecutive Mondays, Hotel Pere Marquette, 501 Main Street, in Peoria. May 6, 13 and 20, at the lllinols State Library, room 403. Since For details, contact Leroy Jordan at 786-6540. this forum will be limited to 50 participants, phone 782-7849 to register. Food pantry benefits from Beta conference Two sessions will be held for the final forum, "Remedies When the Central Illinois Junior High Beta Conference for Racial Inequality: Why Progress Has Stalled, What Should participants visit Sangamon State University on Friday, April Be Done." The first will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at 26, each will bring a can of food to donate to the SSU Food Lincoln Library's Carnegie Room; the second from 9 a.m. to Pantry. 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Southeast High School "On behalf of the families who benefit from this Auditorium. generosity, I would like to extend our appreciation to this marvelous group of students,' said Sherral Clark, who Faculty/staff activities coordinates the university's food pantry effort. 'I understand FRANK KOPECKY, professor of legal studies and public that the Beta conference participants did this as their service affairs, and JACKVAN DER SLIK, professor of political studies project, " Clark said. "We couldn't be more pleased that they and director of the lllinols Legislative Studies Center, decided to help our food pantry. It's especially gratifying to presented a three-part video series on the state and federal see this thoughtfulness from younger people.' courts titled, 'America's Judiciary: A Bicentennial of Change," to the Rocky MountainIGreat Plains Regional Social Studies Chariot races to be part of SSU Olympics Conference on April 12 in Overland, Kan. The Student Activities Committee is sponsoring the 1991 Sangamon State University Olympics on Saturday. April 27, at KEN OLDFIELD, associate professor of public Cox House. administration, and LIBBY ROTH, MPA 1988, published a Teams must have SIXto eight members including three paper, 'A Preliminary Study in Developing a Test Banery to females. Games will Include three-legged obstacle, egg toss. Evaluate Applicants for Proof-reading Positions in the water balloon relay and chariot races. A cookout will Tennessee General Assembly.' in the latest Issue of Legal immediately follow. References Service Quarterly, a publication of The Haworth For more Information and entry forms, call 786-6666 or Press. LRSQ is sponsored by and centered at the University visit E-19. of California at Berkeley.

Apr 25 Thu The Role of Media in Environmental Issues" 7 p.m., PAC conference room G Apr 26 Fri University Assembly meeting noon, Brookens Auditorium Apr 27 Sat SSU Olympics noon, Cox House Apr 27 Sat Men's tennis team vs. Blackburn College 3 p.m., SSU courts Apr 27 Sat "Belle of Amherst' 8 p.m., Brookens Auditorium Apr 28 Sun "Belle of Amherst" 2 p.m., Brookens Auditorium Apr 29 Mon Strategic Planning Task Force meeting 1 p.m., Pearson Room Apr 29 Mon Strategic Planning Task Force business meeting 4 p.m., Pearson Room May 1 Wed Town and Gown--Lt. Gov. Bob Kustra 6:45 p.m.. PAC restaurant May 3 Fri Strategic Planning Task Force meeting 2:30 p.m., Hatmaker Room May 3-4 Men's tennis district playoffs all day. Washington Park May 4 Sat Peoria graduation reception 6 p.m., Hotel Pere Marquette, Peoria

The future is here at SSU SSU's computer science offerings inch~de cutting-edge parallel processing It may sound like an episode of "Star Trek,' but it's not. educational link with the Sprlngfield community by organizing To meet the demand for faster and more efficlent computers, a research group of lnterested individuals. scientists have developed a technology based on the oldest "There are many businesses and organizations in computer deslgn around--the human brain. It's called parallel Springfield which would greatly benefi from using parallel processing and Sangamon State has it. computers," Summers said. By offering workshops and Conventional computers work on a problem by demonstrations to the community, Summers said she hopes processing data one piece at a time. Thls sequential to convince the research group members that "they don't have processing makes it difficult to increase the speed of the to leave Sprlngfield to do this kind of thing. We're willing and computer, according to Ted Mims, who is In his first year as able.' an assistant professor of computer science at Sangamon Individuals lnterested in participating in the community State. But the human brain processes different pleces of data research groupshould contact Mims or Summers at 786-6770. at the same time; the brain operates using parallel processing and so do the newest computers, according to Mims. Dixon sculpture to adorn SSU campus Housed In G building on campus is a system of five Window's Edge," a20-foot steel sculpture, will be installed transputers (high-speed microprocessors) that are connected between the Public Affairs Center and the new health and to form a network of parallel processors. The university sciences building beginning Thursday, May 2. originally purchased one transputer last fail,' Mims said, 'but. SSU's Master Campus Physical Planning Committee although that allowed us to do concurrent processing, it didn't unanimously approved the work by Associate Professor Bob provide for true parallel processing.' Dixon last December. The abstract sculpture, which will Computer System Architects in Provo, Utah, has eventually be painted a dark burgundy, was commissioned by provided Sangamon State with four transputers on an an anonymous donor. extended loan basis. Thanks to the company's generosity, the Dkon's works also grace the campuses of Doane College university now has a true system of parallel processing,' Mims in Crete, Neb., and Southeastern Illinois College. said. Parallel processing's advantage is that it can solve problems that requlre keeping track of milllons of pleces of WSSU raises more than $23,000 related data. "One good application of this is in predicting the WSSU raised more than $23,000 during its annual spring weather." Mims said. You have a large amount of data and so fundraiser--making it the most successful spring drive in the many calculations to perform that a sequential machine can't station's history. do it in an acceptable amount of time.' "We want to thank all the people who mailed or called in According to Business Week, the use of parallel their pledge of support for public radio," said Monte processing in the business world Is growing, as it is In other Perschon, WSSU'sdevelopmentdirector. "Special thanksalso sectors. Parallel processing is being used to solve design and to the phone vdunteers and the people who helped with our engineering problems, construct new political theories, on-the-alr appeals.' simulate voting behavior, conduct consumer product This year, listeners who pledged at the $60 level or above marketing, simulate models of the planets and stars, study received a handthrown WSSU coffee mug. "I also want to fluid dynamics, improve medical imaging and rapidly draw 3-D mention our potters, Bob Dixon (associate professor of visual graphics from geographical and physical Information. arts) and Kirby Drennan (resident potterat Clayville Rural Life "Not many universities have access to this kind of Center), who provided such wonderful premiums," Perschon technology,' Mims said, 'especially not universities the size of said. Wih their help there was an increase in the average Sangamon State. We're in elite company. It's exciting to be on amount pledged." the cutting edge and put something like this into the hands of Anyone wishing to contribute may call WSSU at 786-6524. our students and faculty.' This summer Mims will teach a special topics course at May 8 reception planned for Yntema the graduate and undergraduate level on parallel processing. Students, staff and faculty are invited to attend a reception 'There's a good possibility the class will also have access to for Mary Kate Yntema, professor of mathematics, who retires equipment at Argonne National Laboratories. We may get to this year. The reception will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m., on log on to their computers and write and execute parallel Wednesday, May 8, in the Cox House Lounge. programs.' Students will use several computer languages in Call Bonnie Malcor, 786-6770, if you would like to attend. the class including C*, Fortran and Occam. "This experience will give our students a huge advantage when entering the job '91 graduation celebration set market," Mims said. Help the class of 1991 celebrate its graduation from 9:30 But Sangamon State students aren't the only ones who p.m. to 1 a.m.. on Thursday, May 9, in the student center. will benefit from this state-of-the-arttechnology. As part of the building DIE. The night includes free food, cash bar, dancing university's public affairs mission, Mims will be working with and presentation of class awards. The event, which is open to Marguerite K. Summers, also in her first year as an associate the SSU community, is sponsored by the Student Activities professor of computer science at SSU, to establish an Committee. Volker joins Auditorium staff Faculty/staff activities Supervising the ticket office, marketlng, coordinating DICK BREWER, associate professor of computer science, Class Acts performances for school children, grant writing and presented a paper. 'A Genetic Approach to Data Structures," fiscal management are just a few of the new duties John at the 24th Annual Small College Computing Symposium held Volker has taken on since becoming associate director of the April 19-20 at the University of Minnesota, Morris. Sangamon State University Auditorium on Aprll 16. "It was a very good career move to come to Sangamon LARRY DALE, director of media services and instructional - State," Volker said after being on the job for a week. 'Plus deslgn, was elected to a two-year term on the board of Springfield and the campus are much prettier In April than directors of the HyperSlG Special Interest Group which is when I visited during my Interview in February.' affiliated with the International Soclety for Technology in Originally from Iowa, Vdker has a bachelor's degree in Education. As a director of the HyperSIG, Dale will be visual artslarts education from the University of Northern Iowa addressing the Issues of Implementing multimedia and an M.F.A. in arts admlnlstratlon from the University of techndogles within Instructional applications in general with a Iowa. Volker is no stranger to Illlnois, having worked at the special emphasis in the Integration of computer and video Krannert Center for Performing Arts In Urbana as assistant technologies. director of marketlng and public services from 1984 to 1988. Volker's professional experience also Includes working at the BARBARA FERRARA, project manager in the Institute for University of Iowa and at a private graphic design firm In Iowa. Public Affairs, recently served as a proposal reviewer for the Since joining SSU. Volker said his biggest surprise has llllnols Department of Mental Health and Development been realizing the extent of community support the auditorium Disabllitles and the Department of Alcoholism and Substance receives. "It's much stronger than I originally perceived. For Abuse. The departments were selecting an evaluation Instance, we had two corporate sponsors for the Glen contractor for a joint Initiative of specialized case management Campbell show. Magna Bank has been a long-time sponsor of programs for persons with a history of mental illness or Class Acts," he said. 'It's very rewarding when you have substance abuse. people from the community getting lnvdved." Volker's appointment will cause only subtle changes In BARBARA JENSEN, assistant director of applied study, auditorium operations, he said. 'The auditorium has an has received the '1991 Charlotte Danstrom Women of excellent 10-year history and there's terrific community Achievement Award given by the Capital City Area Chapter of participation by our volunteers and sponsors,' he said. "A Women In Management. sharing kind of feeling Is prevalent throughout the whde Each chapter of Women In Management annually operation and I don't want to do anything to upset that.' searches its membership for outstanding women to compete One goal Volker does have Is Increasing attendance at for the Charlotte Danstrom Women of Achievement Awards in auditorium events. 'I would also like to attract new audience the categories of academia, corporate, entrepreneurial, members," he said. "Perhaps, someone has never been to the government, not-for-proftt/sociai services and licensed auditorium or has only been once and I would like them to professlonal. know that it's worth the effort to come back. I am Interested in customer service. I want to make it easier and more TED MiMS, assistant professor of computer science, was pleasurable for our patrons to attend performances." an invited speaker at the 15th Annual Meeting of the Society Volker also said he will be looking at ways to expand of Industrial and Applied Mathematics Southeastern Atlantic and diversify Class Acts offerings. "Basically, I just want to Section. The topic of his presentation was "Transputers and build upon the superb track record that (former Associate OCCAML: An Economical Solution to Parallel Computing." Director) Ellen Folsom established. That was part of the Mlms also gave lectures on programming on transputers appeal in coming here. I knew It would be a building process using OCCAM2 to students enrolled In the parallel processing and no sweeping changes would have to be made.' and artificial Intelligence classes at Western Carolina Another attraction that the Sangamon State Auditorium University, which hosted the event. offers is a 'professional and talented staff,' he said. 'lt's a pleasure to work with them. Everyone has made my transition MARGUERITE K. SUMMERS, associate professor of here very smooth and comfortable. I feel like I'm slipping Into computer science, attended the Association for Computing a comfortable old shoe.' Machinery tutorial, "Supercomputer Compilers, Operating Systems and Architectures," on March 4. Summers attended Preservation Hall marks anniversary season the tutorial, which was presented by Constantine D. The best traditions are to be enjoyed In person and few Pdychronopdous of the University of Illinois' Center for are more enjoyable than traditional New Orleans jazz as Supercomputing Research and Development, as part of the played by the artists who created thls great sound--the SSU computer science faculty's continuing efforts to enhance members of the PreservationHall Jazz Band. Preservation Hall course offerings. returns to the Sangamon State University AudItorlum on Friday, May 10, at 8:15 p.m. The concert, celebrating the JACK VAN DER SLIK, professor of political studies and auditorium's 10th anniversary, Is presented by The Franklin. director of the llllnols Legislative Studles Center, moderated a Anyone holding tickets to Hal Holbrook's performance dlscusslon on Springfield's form of city government for the of "Mark Twain Tonight' may use them for the jazz concert Greater Springfield Leadership Institute On April 18. Panelists and receive a $4 credit. were JamesZerkle, city corporate counsel; Rich Berning, chief Call 7866160 for ticket Information. of public works; and Julie Zolghadr, city budget analyst. CLnd, now-May 11 SSU Visual Arts Annual Student Exhibit instructional Gallery, Brookens Library now-May 17 Students may sell spring textbooks regular store hours, Lakeside Bookstore May 3 Thu Strategic Planning Task Force meeting 230 p.m., Pearson Room May 3-4 Men's tennis district playoffs all day, Washington Park May 4 Sat Peoria graduation reception 6 p.m., Hotel Pere Marquette, Peoria May 8 Wed Peoria students may sell spring textbooks 11 a.m.-7 p.m., ICC faculty lounge May 9 Thu Graduation celebration 930 p.m., student center, building D/E May 10 Fri Honors breakfast 10 a.m., SSU cafeteria May 10 Fri Graduation reception sponsored by Alumni Assoclatlon 6-8 p.m., Old State Capitol May 10 Fri Preservation Hall Jazz Band 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium May 10 Fri Graduation party hosted by Minority Student Service Center/ international Student Organization 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Sheraton Inn

Special commencement issue

Sangamon State to hold 20th annual commencement ceremonies May 11 In 1971, Sangamon State University's total student Michael A. Brown (B.A.); human development counseling: enrollment was 800. This was also the year that the Llsa B. Wlnberg (M.A.); IndMduai option: Elton Q. Bryson university's first degree students graduated. There were no (M.A.) and Judith Pensoneau (B.A.); labor relations: formal ceremonies that year. The first formal commencement Boubacar N'Diaye (B.A.); legal studies: Sandra M. ceremonies were not held until June 10, 1972, at the Illinois Haschemeyer (M.A.) and Eleanor K. Myers (B.A.); Department of Transportation building. Now, 20 years later, management: Springfield-Mary Lou Holsapple (B.A.) and approximately 900 students will be awarded bachelor's and Peoria-Paul E. Bishop (B.A.); management information master's degrees on May 11. systems: Syed Reaz Ashraf (M.A.); mathematical sciences: Because of the size of thls year's class, two ceremonles Ronald R. Swager (M.A.) and Anne Marie Hawkins Webb will again be required. Approximately 600 students will (B.A.); medlcai technology: Anne Marie Powers (B.S.); participate in the ceremonies. nursing: Peoria-Carolyn N. Geeseman (B.S.N.) and The commencement ceremony for the Schools of Health Springfield-Kathy S. Lee (B.S.N.); political studies: Brian S. and Human Services and Uberal Arts and Sciences will be at Blever (M.A.) and Jettrey S. Stewart (B.A.); psycho~ogy: 10 a.m. The ceremony for the Schools of Business and Marla A. Wilson (M.A.) and Nancy J. Antonaccl (B.A.); public Management and PuMlc Affairs and Adminlstratlon will be hdd admlnlstratlon: Diane K. Enger (M.P.A.); public affairs at 2 p.m. reporting: Carl M. Volz (M.A.); social justice professions: During the morning ceremony, John Knoepfle, Peoria-DanielW. Mabls (B.A.) and Springfield-Kay M. Engel professor of English, and Mary Kate Yntema, professor of (B.A.); socldogy/anthropdogy: Jon D. Burnet (B.A.); and mathematics, are scheduled to receive faculty emeritus visual arts: Darlene D. Davidsmeyer (B.A.). certificates. Knoepfle will also be the grand marshal during the This year's honors breakfast will be held at 10 a.m., morning ceremony. Craig Brown, professor of political Friday. May 10, In the cafeteria. Tickets, at $6.75 each. are on studies, will SeNe as grand marshal in the aftern00n. Grand sale at the bursar's office and must be purchased by marshal is an honorary titled conferred each year on a full Thursday, May 9. professor by the vote of all tenured full professors. The SSU Alumni Association will sponsor a candlelight Student speakers for the ~~r~~monieswere chosen by a reception to honor this year's graduates, 6-8 p.m., Friday, May campus-wide committee. Suzanne Gubanc, who will receive 10, at the Old State Capitd. her bachelor's degree in communication, and Dan Kedlng, a master's candidate In the Individual option program, -will deliver the student addresses at the morning ceremony. Labor SSU to confer honorary degrees upon relations student Betsy Chamblln and political studies major Edgar, Masters, Simon and Worthy James Smylle will speak at the afternoon ceremony. Sangamon State University will award four honorary The faculty and students who comprise each program doctorates during its May 11 commencement ceremonies. committee in the university select one graduating student who Gov. Jim Edgar, former SSU Foundation President Mary Jane best exemplifies the goals and spirit of each program. These Masters, U.S. Sen. Paul Slmon and SSU Professor Emeritus students have been designated as program marshals for the James C. Worthy will be honored for their various ceremony and will wear gdd stoles. The students chosen by contributions to higher education. their peers and teachers to be honored as marshals are: The llllnois Board of Regentsapproved thedegrees during accountancy: Susan M. Hrabak (M.A.) and Pamela L its April 18 meeting at Sangamon State. McClelland (B.A.); bidogy: Kevin G. Kuper (M.A.) and "Sangamon State has enjoyed the contributions of many Dianne L. Potter (B.A.); business admlnlstration: Mark D. notable people over its brief history. It is wonderful to be able Wilcockson (M.B.A.) and Leigh Ann Freeman (B.B.A); to honor four whose efforts In the university's behalf have . chemistry: Timothy S. Wheeler (B.S.); child, family and been exceptional,' said Rod Groves, chancellor of the community services: Barbara S. Bolin (M.A.) and Janet S. Regency Universities System, which Includes SSU. Smith (B.A.); communication: Du-won Lee (M.A.) and Penny Groves added. "Honorary degrees for Gov. Edgar, Sen. A. Fleck (B.A.); community arts management: Garrett R. Simon, Mary Jane Masters and James Worthy are a fitting Overheul (M.A.); computer science: Nlcolas Tran (B.A.); tribute to them for their efforts, but also a tribute to all the economics: Abdullah M. AlHemaldy (M.A.) and Anthony wonderful people who have helped in the achievements of the Buraskl (B.A.); educational administration: Marybeth university In the past 20 years.' Heinemann (MA.); English: Michael C. Tirpak (M.A.) and SSU's acting President Wayne Penn said the recipients Kurt L. Kincaid (B.A.); environmental studies: Rowena R. "exemplify the core academic values of our university, Robinson (M.A.); gerontdogy: Cindy L. Womack (M.A.); combining an overriding commitment to the search for health services administration: Susan E. Slenko (M.A.) and excellence in education with a life-long involvement in public Shu-Chih Lin (B.A.); history: Susan G. Krause (M.A.) and service. They have contributed greatly to the development of fcoff9 (cont'd from front) Gruendel wins Foss Award this university and to the expansion of education to meet the George Gruendel, assoclate professor of management, needs of all citizens.' is the winner of the 1991 Dennis C. Foss Award for Creative Edgar and Masters will receive their honorary degrees Excellence In Teaching. during the morning commencement ceremony. Edgar will also Acting Vice Presklent for Academic Affairs Nancy Ford deliver the morning commencement address. announced the award at a recognition reception held May 2. Simon, who will offer the afternoon commencement A full-time faculty member at SSU since 1979, Gruendel is address, and Worthy will receive their honorary doctorates noted by students for his creative teaching, Ford said. "His during the afternoon ceremonies. learning laboratory technique allows students the freedom to Elected Illinois' 38th governor In November 1990, Edgar explore their individual ways of learning and to capture made the need to strengthen education at every level one of George's creative spirit. Last year, George was invited to his majbr campaign issues. Whlle secretary of state (1981-91), Thailand by the Ministry of Education to develop a course of Edgar also was a strong supporter of education, helping to study patterned after many of the courses he teaches in our initiate and develop many of the state's efforts to combat adult management program,'she said. "Over the years, George has illiteracy. served the university in many ways; none have surpassed his Edgar completed the llllnols Legislative Internship dedlcation and diligent efforts in the classroom." Program, which is currently administered by SSU, in 1969. He Gruendel, who was also recently named chair of the remained In the legislative arena after completing the program, management program, said the $1,000 award would give him serving as a key aide to Republican leaders. In 1976 he was the chance "to do something that I've always wanted to do." elected to the House from Illinois' 53rd District. Re-elected In Gruendel plans to donate the money to the SSU 1978, Edgar left the General Assembly in 1979 to join Gov. Foundatlon to establish a fund in honor of his son, Michael J. James R. Thompson's administration as director of legislative Gruendel, a graduate of Llncoln Land Community College and affairs. Thompson appointed Edgar secretary of state in 1981. a part-time student at Sangamon State, who died of cancer in Masters' relationship with Sangamon State began before 1983 at age 23. The fund would be used to provide a the university officially opened its doors. She has been a scholarship or stipend to an SSU student, Gruendel said. member of the SSU Foundatlon since 1968, having served After working at the lllinois Department of Corrections for terms as vice president and president. The former Board of 12 years, Gruendel said he began to re-evaluate his life after Regents member graduated from Sangamon State's creative his son was diagnosed with cancer. 'I decided I had fallen into arts program in 1978. Masters taught English at Springfield a routine,' he said. "I wasn't making the impact that I wanted College in Illinois (1962-70) and has, since 1975, been an to and about the same time a part-time teaching position adjunct faculty member of Southern llilnols University School opened up here. I enjoy my students. I receive a lot of positive of Medicine in Springfield. feedback from teaching and it's really my love." Simon, who helped found SSU's public affairs reportlng program in 1972 and Illinois Issues magazine in 1974, has Eighteen receive distinguished service awards been a member of the U.S. Senate since 1984. A steadfast Sangamon State University bestowed its Distinguished ' champion of education, Simon has sponsored such legislation University Service Award to 18 faculty members during a May as the Black College and University Act, the Education of All 2 recognition reception. Handicapped Children Act and the National Literacy Act. Theawardsare given, upon recommendationof the deans Simon left college in 1948, after three years of study, to and the vlce president for academic affairs, to faculty who purchase a weekly newspaper In the small southem llllnois demonstrate excellence in teaching, advising and community of Troy. He eventually built a chaln of 15 weekly enhancement of learning; research, scholarship and creative newspapers which he sold in 1966 to devote more time to contributions; or service to the university, professional public service. associations and the public. Simon, a Democrat, sewed In the llllnois legislature, first Award-wlnnlng faculty include Nina Adams, associate as a representative and then as a senator. In 1969 he became Drofessor of hlstorv and women's studies: B. Douglas the first and last Illinois lieutenant governor to serve with a bnderson, associate professor of educational administration; governor from another political party (Republican Gov. Rlchard Leonard Branson. assistant ~rofessor of accountancv; B. Ogilvle). He was elected in 1974 to the U.S. House of Rodney Dlnges, aklstant of management; ~ack Representatives, where he served until his election to the Genskow. ~rofessorof human development counseling; Larry Senate. Golden, associate professor of pdltical studies and legal Worthy came to Sangamon State In 1972 to start its studles; Barbara Hayler, associate professor of social justice management program after spendlng 10 years with Cresap, professions; Joan Lolmaugh, assistant professor of McCormick and Paget, first as a partner and later as vlce communityartsmanagement;A.J. Mackleprang,professor of president and director. Worthy spent the bulk of his buslness public admlnistration; Robert McGregor, assistant professor career with Sears, Roebuck and Company, startlng there In of history; Mary Patton, faculty asslstant in the Learning 1938 and working his way up to vlce president in 1957. Center; Michael Quam, professor of anthropology and health Worthy left SSU In 1978 to join the faculty d his alma services administration; Judy Shereikis, faculty assistant in mater, Northwestern University. Until retlrlng in 1988, he was the Learning Center; Robert Slpe, professor of labor relations; a professor of management and a senior Austin Fellow in the Larry Stonecipher, asslstant professor of mathematics and university's J.L Kellogg Graduate School d Management. teacher educatlon; Edward Wass, assistant professor of A member of several civlc and corporate boards, Worthy library Instructional services; Peter Wenz, professor of served on the board for lllinols Issues magazine from 1976-88 philosophy and legal studies; and Sally Jo Wright, associate and as a trustee of the SSU Foundatlon from 1979-88. professor of business admlnistration.

May 10 Fri Honors breakfast 10 a.m., SSU cafeteria May 10 Fri Graduation reception sponsored by SSU Alumni Association 6-8 p.m., Old State Capitol May 10 Fri Last Star Party of semester 8 p.m., SSU Observatory, Brookens Library May 10 Fri Preservation Hall Jazz Band 8:15 p.m., SSU Auditorium May 10 Fri Graduation party hosted by Minority Service Center/ international Student Organization 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Sheraton Inn May 11 Sat Commencement: Health & Human Servlces/Llberal Arts & Sciences 10 a.m., SSU Auditorium May 11 Sat Commencement: Business & Management/Public Affairs & Administration 2 p.m., SSU Auditorium

*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. Deadline is Tuesday, noon, prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is publlshed every Thursday. SANGRMON STME UNlVEASlPl 1) SPRINGFIELD, 11 69794-9843 1 Volume 7, Number 34 Office of University Rela ons Jean Richards May 9, 1991 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor Coalition launches campaign to make income tax surcharge permanent A recently formed Higher Educatlon Advocacy Coalition offered during the fall and sprlng semesters. The summer is campaigning to make the state income tax surcharge sesslon would be ellmlnated entirely. adopted in 1988 permanent. Fourth, equipment purchases, includinglibrary books and The coalition, composed of representatives from the periodicals, would have to be steeply reduced. Illinois Board of Higher Educatlon and system offices, as well In light of such posslbllitles, acting President Wayne Penn as universities and cdleges throughout the state, seeks to saM there Is an urgent need for students, staff and faculty to inform legislators about how cruchl the surcharge revenue is contact thelr legislators and voice thelr support for extending for higher education. the income tax surcharge. For example, the addltlonal revenue has allowed tuition at public institutions to be frozen for two years, funded Balley named top employee for May financial aid to needy students as well as perrnltted nearly Howard Bailey, head of the university's mail service, is 9,000 students to receive merit schdarshlps. Sangamon State University's employee of the month for May. . Originally passed for a period of two years, the Owen Rugg, dlrector of auxlllary enterprises, presented surcharge will expire at the end of the current fiscal year on Bailey with the award at an on-campus reception on May 1. "In June 30 unless extended. Gov. Jim Edgar has indicated his the 1,044 days Howard has worked at the university, he and support for the extension. his staff have processed more than 12 million pieces of mail," llllnois publlc universities received $63.7 mllllon In the Rugg said. "They process, on the average, 10-12.000 pieces 1989-90 school year and $66.9 million In the 1990-91 school of mall a day and that's every day. It's a terrific job they do in year from the temporary tax surcharge. Sangamon State was the mail room. I really apprechte the great job Howard does allocated $1,097,100 from the surcharge In FY '90 and and so it's an approprlate honor that we bestow on him $1,152,000 in FY '91. SSU students have benefitted from the today.' money in several ways Including: BaHeyhas been employed by Sangamon State since June Tuition freeze 11, 1987. Before coming to SSU he was In the U.S. Air Force The surcharge has enabled Sangamon State to rnalntain "for 26 years and 26 days." In his spare time, Bailey collects a stable tuition level for three years. The recently approved flve stamps and coins and Is an avid sports fan. percent tuition Increase for FY '92 represents a 1.6 percent He and wfe. Marla Carmen, live in Lincoln where she annual increase for that time period. teaches Spanish at Llncdn College. They are the parents of a Minoritv recruitment Inltlatlve~ son. 20. and a daughter, 25. The surcharge enhanced SSU's minority student As employee of the month. Bailey receives special parking recruitment initiatives at city cdleges in the Chlcago area. prhrleges, campus gift certMcates and a chance to be named Through SSU's Minority Leadership in Publk Service Program the university's employee of the year. and other outreach programs, the university's Mack student Employees of the month are nominated by fellow enrollment increased 14 percent and Hlspanlc enrollment employees and are chosen by a committee consisting of past increased 43 percent over the last three years. SSU was also employees of the month. Nominating forms are available from able to increase minority graduate assistantships by 10. the University Assembly Office, PAC 383, or the Office of Cam~usvisitation Drwrams University Rdatlons, PAC 569. During the 1991 sprlng semester, Sangamon State Initiated a campus visitation program that resulted In Role models needed Springfield visits by students from Lewis and Clark, Belleville Would you be a reliable, consistent and positive role Area, State, Olive-Harvey, Kennedy-Klng and Hardd model to a young girl or boy3 Then children are counting on Washington community cdleges. you to make a difference III their lives, according to Big SSU's portion of the surcharge In FY '91 was 5.2 percent Brother John Kennedy, dlrector of the Sangamon State of the university's budget. Having to CL? !he PY!~!!" ':xiget by University AAuditorium. 5.2 percent "would cause severe hardships for the university,' Big Brother/Big Sister of Sangarnon County hopes to said Carl Long,vice president for business and administrative recruit enough big brothers and sisters to match with 87 services. "Cutting that amount out of the budget would be children on the agency's waiting list who want to spend time extremely difficult.' with a caring adult. Kennedy sald there is an enormous Although SSU administrators have not finalized plans to demand, especially for big brothers. cut the budget, following are some possible consequences f Adults Interested in participating, should contact Kennedy the surcharge Is not extended. at 786-6150. First, the Board of Regents has indlcated that an additional tuition increase would be necessary. PAC duplicating sets summer hours Second, loss of the surcharge would also mean an Effective Monday, May 13, the duplicating center in room immediate reduction In student support services, which have 301 of the Public Affairs Center will be open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., never adequately recovered from drastic cuts In FY '82-'83. Monday-FrMay. Student fees would have to be raised to offset the loss of Regular hours (8 a.m.6 p.m., Monday-Friday)will resume appropriated revenue. with the fall semester. Third, fewer courses and course sections would be SSU's one-man track team wins state Faculty/staff activities Steve Klos is 11 feet, nine inches away from his goal. ANNE DRAZNIN, associate professor of legal studies, was For the past season, Klos has been representing Sangamon an invited participant at an interdisciplinary conference on State University as the school's only track and field athlete. "Utlgation, Justice and the Public Good" sponsored by the Klos throws the hammer - a 16-pound bail on the end of a American Bar Association Commission on College and four-foot wire. During this season, he has won two meets and University Non-professional Legal Studies, Aprii 25-27, in San . placed in every meet except one. He has also set a personal Diego, Calif. best -- a throw of 158 feet, 3 inches - which Is Just less than 12 feet short of the distance he must throw to compete In the PAULA GARROT, associate professor of medical National Track and Field Meet In Texas at the end of May. A technology, has been named the 1990-91 Illinois Medical 1986 graduate of Lanphier High School, Klos competed at Techndoqy Association Educator of the Year. The award Lincoln Land Community College and Blackbum College recognlz& Garrett's contributions to medical technology before transferring to Sangamon State where he will graduate education through the IMTA, the American Societyfor Medical this month with a bachelor's degree in social Justice Techndogy and her day-today activities. professions. Garrott has been active in the Consortium for Clinical After applying for admission to Sangamon State, Klos Laboratory Science Programs in Illinois and recently spoke to SSU Athletic Director Aydin Gonulsen about completed a project In which she and Gilma Ronconcio, an throwing the hammer. Sangamon State, an NAIA school, has adlunct faculty member, developed a model curriculum forthe a men's soccer team, a women's volleyball team, men's and immunology area of the medical technology curriculum. A women's tennis teams and a salllng team, but no track and major task, the development of the model took one and one- field team. But that didn't stop Klos or Gonulsen. "Aydin was half years to complete. Garrott has also been active in the enthusiastic from the very time I talked to him about National Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference. representing Sangamon State,' Klos said. We finally ironed out all the details and I started to represent Sangamon at AYDlN GONULSEN, athletic director, was the guest meets this semester. I'm a team of one, but track and field is speaker at afellowship supperat the First Presbyterian Church an individual sport anyway.' in Taylowiile on April 25. Klos, who has competed in a meet for SSU every weekend since March 16, started his high school track and J. MICHAEL LENNON, professor of English and executive field career at Lanphier where he threw the discus for three director of SSU's Institute for Public Affairs, and James R. years. "I liked track and field because there's an event for Giies, professor of English at Northern Illinois University, have everyone, but I decided I liked the hammer throw best," Klos co-edited The James Jones Reader. The anthology, which will said. "it was different than the other track and field events. It's be released by Birch Lane Press on June 24, contains the only one where you use both hands to throw.' excerpts from Jones' war writings, Including excerpts from his Although he represents Sangamon State, Klos is his own unpublished papers in the SSU archives. An excerpt appears . coach. "Basically, I'm self-taught. i watch the best people and in the June Issue of Playboy. try to copy what they do. It's a look and learn kind of process." Klos has added nearly 100 feet to his first JOAN POLANCiC, assistant professor of medical competitive throw of 65 feet. technology, published an article, '~a~nesium:Metabolism, Although relatively unknown in the United States, the Clinical Importance and Analysis,' in the March/April issue of hammer throw is quite popular in the Soviet Unlon, according ~linical~aborator~~cience. he journal is a pubii&tion of the to Klos. 'The Soviets dominate the sport. They have the best Amerlcan Society for Medical Technology. throwers and the best techniques,' he said. 'They swept all three medals in the last three Olympics they competed in and LUTHER SKELTON, professor of environmental studies. they hold the world record which is about 284 feet.' will present 'Race against the greenhouse effect, or One of Klos' biggest problems has been finding a place dramatization of a parametee on May 16 at Environment and to practice. "I've been klcked off quite a few fields in the area,' Renewable Energy if-Objectives 1991 to 2000, 6th annual he said. "The grounds keepers don't like the hammer because conference with exhibition, In Basel, Switzerland. it leaves big divots when it lands.' Right now Klos is practicing at Sacred Heart-Griffin where he vdunteers as an assistant MARGUERITE K. SUMMERS, associate ~rofessor of track and field coach. computer science, received a 1991summer fac"lty fellowship Klos' perseverance has paid off, however; he won the at the Jet Pro~uisionLaboratow of the California institute of hammer throw champlonshlp at the NAiA State Track and Techndogy. S'ummers will be working with her JPL colleague, Field Championships held April 30 at Greenville College. His Brian Beckman, on the applications of artificial intelligence to best toss was 157 feet and 7 Inches. a hypermedia inforrnatlon retrieval system. But the season Isn't over for Klos yet. He has two more "last chance qualifying meets' to throw 170 feet before he can TED MIMS, assistant professor of computer sdence, made advance to national cornpetitlon. "If I can get one throw to a presentation as an Invited speaker at Southern lllinois come together, with the timing and everything else, then it's Universityat Edwardsviileon Aprii 19. He gave an introductory possible," he said. Competitors at the nationals are drawn from level talk on the message passage architecture of transputers a list of the top 10 throws in the country. and the parallel programming language OCCAM2. But even if Klos doesn't make it to Texas, he said he was glad to have the opportunity to represent Sangamon JACK VAN DER SLIK, professor of political studies and State this season. "it's nice that Aydin believes in me. I feel director of the Illinois Legislative Studies Center, chaired a special. I wanted one last season to throw for a school and R's panel on "State Politics in the New Fiscal Federalism" for the nice to represent a school, to be attached, to be a part of Midwest Political Science Association's annual meeting in something." Chicago.

May 10 Fri Staff Senate meeting (seating of new senators) 1030 a.m., L-29 May 16 Thu Staff recognition dinner 630 p.m., SSU cafeteria/patio

'Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. Deadline is Tuesday, noon, prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every Thursday. SflNGAMON STRTE UNNERSlT'f SPRINGFIELD, I1 69794-99431 Volume 7, Number 35 Office of University Relations Jean Richards May 16. 1991 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-671 6 Editor Sangamon State's Oral History Office to close For the past several months, staff members of the space with the archives. As more staff was added, the office Sangamon State University Oral History Office have been and its collection was moved to the third floor of Brookens in transferring its collection of more than 5,000 hours of tape and 1980. 100,000 pages of transcripts from room 383 In Brookens For 19 years, students and scholars, writing on such Library, its home for the past 10 years, into the university topics as lllinois coal mining and state politics, have used the archives, located on the lower level of the library. The transfer holdings of the Oral History Office. Much integral Illinois will be complete by June 30 and, effective July 1, the office, as information and history would have been lost forever without a separate entity, will cease to exist. The office's one the offices' collection of tapes and memoirs. professional staff member, an administrative clerk, will be re- Throughout its own history, the office has been assigned. distinguished by its dedicated workers, especially Linda Jett, ' "Although this could be seen as the product of a tough currently the office's only professional staff member, and its budget year, the shiftlng of the holdings to the Brookens volunteers from the community, Davls said. Davis said Library archives would have been an eventual and logical volunteers like Byron Booth, Florence Hardln, Timothy Jones, move," according to SSU history Professor Cullom Davis. Glenn Kniss, Gary Maple, Margaret Munn. Margaret Reeder, one-time manager of the Oral History Office. Josephine Saner, Francle Staggs and Genevieve Toigo made Davis said the university's archives would be a "more the office a success. As part of its policy, the Oral History appropriate repository of the finished collection since It Is In Office also provided duplicate copies of its transcribed the business of making holdings available to the public.' memoirs to the Illinois State Historical Library and Lincoln SSU Archivist Thomas J. Wood said, 'I was sorry to Library's Sangamon Valley Collection. hear that the Oral History Office was going to close its doors, Although no major additions will be made to the oral but it has left an impressive legacy. Over the years, the office history collection at SSU, Davis will continue to offer a course has recorded the memories of hundreds of women and men on oral history methods about once every two years. This fall, from all walks of life and has assembled a vital source of Sangamon State will offer the four-credit-hour course on information on life in the 20th century. The oral hlstory Tuesday evenings. Davis said the best oral histories completed collection is a significant additlon to the SSU Archives.' In that class will be added to the collection. Wood added that at some point the archives will circulate the oral history transcripts, but patrons will have to Record number of PAR applicants use the tape recordings on the premises. With applicants flying In from California, Idaho, Texas, The SSU Oral Office grew Out Of a that Virginia. Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. Davis taught in lg71. Since then it has become one this Sangamon State University's public affairs reporting program country's most Important oral history centers. Its collection of experienced a record number of candidates for the 1991 -92 eyewitness accounts of historical events-probably the largest ,-.lass,reports program director ~111 ill^^, in the Midwest--specializes in Illinois and regional history with Of 73 applicants, 44 were invited In for testing and particular emphasis on politics and government, business and intemlews during the third weekend In April. The final 18 labor history, World War II, river culture, agriculture and the students were selected by the admissions committee which is history of many central Illinois communities. Oral histories of compris~d chardeswheeler, bureau for the chicago Dan Walker, Willard Ice, Josephine K. Obllnger, Adlai E. Sun-Times; Molly Hall, WCIA-TV; DonThompson, Bloomington Stevenson Ill, the Myers brothers, Dr. Edwln Lee and Dr. Pantagraph; Mike Klemens, Illinois Issues; Mary Bohlen, Emmet are IncludedIn the Farmers* associate professor of communication; and Miller. Wheeler has miners, World War II prisoners of war, school teachers, been on the szlectlon committee for 16 consecutive years. domestic servants and rabbis were also interviewed and their starting when Bohlen was selected for the 1976-77 class. accounts made part of the collection which contains interviews This year's class represents 12 different schools and nine , with more than 1,200 people mostly from central Illinois. states. Many of the orai histories resulted from interviews conducted by Davis's students. Professional staff members and interviewers were added to the office on a per-project- Strategic Planning to meet May 21 basis when grant and contract monies were available. The Strategic Planning Task Force, which will continue The office's biggest undertaking, the lllinois General meeting overthe summer, has scheduled a regular session at Assembly Oral History Project, spanned eight years and 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, in the Hatmaker room on the fifth culminated in the historical accounts of 40 former legislators. floor of the Public Affairs Center. The office hadn't received a new grant in almost five years, The task force will also hold a day-long retreat beginning said Davis, who left the Oral History Office in 1988 to direct at 8:30 a.m., Friday, June 7, in PAC conference rooms C/D the Lincoln Legal Papers Project. and H/I. The collection, originally housed in K building on the Task force meetings are open, as always, to interested SSU campus, moved to Brookens Library In 1976 and shared students, staff and faculty. Elderly thugs on the increase SSU raises $436.50 for March of Dimes Americans are getting older, and many of these eidedy Thanks to Karen and Roger Moilett, Lynne Price, people feel that they are not being treated as they should be. Deborah Lewis. Dixie Vaught. Owen Rugg, Lee Wensch, This lack of control may lead some of these people to Emily Schirding and Michael Ayers, $436.50 was collected retaliate, according to Steven Egger, associate professor of for the March of Dimes WalkAmerica on April 27. social justice professions. As a consequence, Egger said, we Special recognition goes to Lewis who collected the most will see an increase in the number of elderly criminals. money--$l05.50--andto Wensch who served as captain of the Egger made this point in his presentatlon, 'Future Crime: SSU team. Focus on the Older Predator," which he delivered at the first International Symposium on the Future of Law Enforcement. Faculty/staff activities The symposium, held April 1-5 at the FBI Academy In ALFRED ARKLEY, professor of management, is scheduled Quantico, Va., brought together more than 250 International to be a guest speaker at the annual Lincoln Library Staff law enforcement officials and representatives from law Institute May 17. He will conduct a workshop on conflict enforcement professional associations to share information resolution. about the field of futures research and to promote coopergtion in long-range planning. THOMAS HUGHES, assistant professor of social justice The first part of Egger's presentation was Intended to professlons, won first place In the On My Own Time citywide dispel some of the most widespread myths about aging. competition May 11 for his poem 'Poem on Sunday." Sixty- "AARP (the American Assoclatlon of Retired Persons) and the four poets entered 137 poems In the competition which is politicians, who discovered a long time ago that the elderly go sponsored by the SpringfieldArea Arts Council. Hughes' poem to the polls, have propagated this myth that the elderly, as a along with winners In the art category are on view at the segment of American society, are disproportionally ~lctimized,~ Marine Bank through Friday, May 24. he said. "The good hard data show, however, that once you reach 65 in this country, you're in the safest age group.' Thls JAMES NIGHSWANDER, professor of educational data may not reflect how frequently the elderly are victims of administration and director of graduate student affairs, and confidence games, Egger added, since many people are LORETTA MEEKS, associate professor of teacher education, embarrassed to report that they have been taken. And, were named two of three "Outstanding Educatorsfor theyear" regardless of the data, Egger said that the fear of crime does by Phi Delta Kappa, a nationally recognized educational have a significant Impact on the lifestyles of the elderly. fraternity. Robert Hill, newly appointed superintendent of Egger also facilitated some of the symposium's small Sprlngfleld School District 186 and an SSU alumnus, was the group discussions on the consequences of an aged and aging third recipient. criminal population. 'This is going to greatly impact law enforcement and corrections agencies. What if you throw LORElTA MEEKS, associate professor of teacher somebody who's 65 in a drunk tank and they have a stroke, education, serves on the board of the Lincoln Library then you're going to have to consider the expense Involved In Foundatlon whlch was recently established "to maintain and insurance and in providlng health services to this population. assure funding for the continued development and provision With already bulglng prisons, society may reach a polnt where of library services.' prosecutors may choose not to prosecute the elderly for certain crimes or merely place them on some sort of JEAN RICHARDS, public Information specialist in the probation.' Office of University Relations, recently earned her master's The symposium was needed, accordlng to Egger, degree from Sangamon State's communication program. because many law enforcement and other agencies are not aware of these long-range trends and do not take them into STEVE SCHWARK, assistant professor of political studles, consideration when planning for the future. There's not much Is the new chairman of the political studies program. long-range planning going on now and many agencles have difficulty planning beyond a one- or two-year budget cycle,' EDWARD WASS, assistant professor of library instructional Egger said. We need to stop thinking about planning as a services, delivered a presentation on federal documents as luxury and raise it to an essential functlon of policing.' reference sources In a program titled 'Getting Documents to As a result of his partklpation in this symposium and his the People' on May 3 at the annual convention of the Illinois national research on the phenomenon of serial murder, Egger Library ~ssoclatlonin Chicago. has been Invited to lecture at the California Pdice Command College and the Florida Executive Development Center durlng Alumni to host trip to races the coming year. Students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to join the SSU Alumni Associationfor a trip to Fairmount Park for dinner SSU spring telecourse enrollment totaled 187 In the Black Stallion Dining Room and an evening at the races Six hundred, flfty-elght students, including 187 from on Saturday. May 25. Sangamon State University, enrolled in more than 30 college- The trip costs $32 and Includes bus transportation, credit courses broadcast on the Convocom public televlslon admlsslon to the races, official program and dinner including network during the spring 1991 semester. meal taxes and gratuities. SSU enrolled 187 students in three courses, according For rese~atlons.call Helen Dunn at 546-5794. to Leroy Jordan, assistant vice president for academic affairs. SSU's offerings Included 'Eyes on the Prize, Part 11,' 'The Computer labs have summer hours Constitution: That Dellcate Balance'and Vietnam: ATelevision Effective Monday, May, 20, the computer lab In H building History.' SSU students in Peorb and Decatur were also able will be open 9 a.m.-midnight. Monday-Thursday;9 a.m.-5 p.m., to take advantage of the televlsed courses. Friday and Saturday; and 2-10 p.m.. Sunday. The computer In 1990, a record 1,431 students enrolled in telecourses, lab in the Public Affairs Center will be open 9 a.m.-7 p.m., according to Jerold Gruebel, president of Convocom. Monday-Thursday; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday.

May 16 Thu Staff recognition dinner 6:30 p.m., SSU cafeterialpatio May 21 Tue Strategic Planning Task Force meeting 9 a.m., Hatmaker room May 27 Mon Memorial Day--universityclosed June 7 Frl Strategic Planning Task Force day-long retreat 8:30 a.m., PAC conference rooms C/D, H/I

Butler, Chang, Droegkamp, Jordan, Kirkendall, Robbert, Schwark, Vinehout 81 Wass receive tenure Nine faculty members at Sangamon State University - Rosarnond Robbert, assistant professor of gerontology. were awarded tenure by the llllnols Board of Regents at its Robbert, who joined SSU in 1985, holds a doctorate in May 16 meeting. They are: sociology from Western Michigan University. Since joining the - Gary Butler, associate professor of biology and faculty, she has taught courses related to aging, social teacher education. Butler, who joined the university In 1986, research methods and social problems. holds a doctorate from the University of Alabama. Before Robbert has made presentations regarding the concerns coming to Sangamon State, he supervised the general biology of the elderly, including Alzheimer's disease, to diverse laboratories at the University of Alabama for eight years. community and professlonal groups. She has presented Since 1986, Butler has held a position that was created papers to professional groups including the Future of Adult between the biology and teacher education programs to Life Conference In the Netherlands and the lnternational respond to a critical national need to improve the quality of Congress of Gerontology. Her publlcations include a chapter . science teaching. He has been responsible for organizing in- In the forthcoming book Illness, Disability & Health at Later service activities for area science teachers and providing Life: A Practice Oriented Approach. workshops on topics ranging from biology laboratory - Stephen J. Schwark, assistant professor of political instruction to desktop publishing. studies. Schwark, who earned a doctorate in government from - Nada Chang, associate professor of bloiogy. Chang, Harvard University, joined SSU in 1988. Before that, he was who joined the university in 1987, holds a doctorate from the assistant professor of political science at the University of University of Kentucky at Louisville. Before coming to SSU, Redlands and assistant professor at California State University she held teaching positions at the University of Loulsvllle and at Los Angeles. the University of Arizona. Since joining SSU, he has served as the faculty Chang, who has a substantial publication record In her coordinator of international studies and faculty adviser to the specialty, anatomy, arranged for the annual meeting of the Model United Nations Club. He has presented papers and Central States Electron Microscopy Society to be held on the participated on panels at several national and regional SSU campus last year. conferences. Schwark's university service includes - Janis Droegkamp, associate professor of experiential membership on the Undergraduate Council, Committee on learning. Droegkamp earned her doctorate in educatlon from Academic Freedom and UniversityScholarship and the Credit the University of Massachusetts Center for International for Prior Learning Portfolio Review Committee. Education In 1982. She has a 13-year affiliation with the Peace - Kathleen Vinehout, associate professor of health Corps that includes service In Jamaica, Lesotho and Kenya. services administration. Vinehout earned a doctorate in health She has remained invdved with the Peace Corps since services research from the St. Louis University Medical Center. coming to SSU and hopes to spend the fall In Zimbabwe Before coming to SSU, she was affiliated with the Visiting setting up a new Peace Corps office. Nurse Assoclation of Greater St. Louis. While at Sangamon State, she has been assigned chiefly At SSU Vlnehout's research activity includes participation to the credit for prior learning program. Her extensive on panels and presentation of papers at national and regional international experience has enabled her to contribute to the conferences. The author of several articles in professional globalization of the SSU curriculum. journals, she participated in the development of the master's - William H. Jordan Jr., assistant professor of legal in public health program and served as faculty adviser for the studies. Jordan, who holds the juris doctor degree from the International Students Association. University of Pennsylvania, joined the Sangamon State faculty -Edward Wass, assistant professor of library instructional in 1985. Before his appointment at Sangamon State, Jordan services. Wass, who joined the SSU faculty in 1987, holds a was associated with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity master's of library science from the State University of New Commission. Philadelphia Distrlci Oiiicw a116 iieylo~lal i'otk at Geneseo. Litigation Center. Before coming to SSU, Wass served as library specialist He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. at the Illinois State Library. He also worked at the University of Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association and the Rochester Library In Rochester, N.Y., and at the University of American Management Association. At SSU, he Is active with Nebraska at Omaha. the university's Black Caucus, the University Appeals Board At SSU Wass serves as library liaison to a number of and the University Personnel Committee. academic programs. His teaching consists of classes aimed - Karen L Kirkendall, assistant professor of psychology. at helping students learn how to use the library, workshops Kirkendall, who joined the faculty in 1985,holds a doctorate in and one-on-one sessions with students and faculty. psychology from the University of Cincinnati. For his work with the Illinois Association of Government During her time at SSU, Kirkendall has completed her Documents, the Illinois Cooperat~eManagement Coordinating doctorate, presented two papers at professional meetings and Committee and other professional library groups, he has actively participated in professional organizations. Substantial earned significant recognition. He is currently developing a program selvice has included chairmanshlp of two search book-length bibliography of German and Soviet relations committees, being faculty adviser for the Psychology Honor during World War 11. Society and supelvision of graduate assistants. Broadway shows highlight fall season Recruitment efforts improving faculty diversity The Sangamon State University Auditorium announces Although blacks and other minorities comprise a small its exciting 1991 fall season with nine terrific weekend events fraction of the faculty at Sangamon State University, recent sure to please everyone. minority recruitment efforts are beginning to achieve greater Starting off the season is the hit Broadway musical, racial and ethnic diversity, according to a report presented to - "Barnum," sponsored by the Ramada Renaissance. This three- the lllinois Board of Regents on May 16. time Tony Award winner is full of catchy tunes about the life Ten of the 167 full-time faculty during the 1990-91 and times of P.T. Barnum. "Barnum's my name and miracles academic year were black. However, the report said the are my game." America's Prince of Humbug announces at the number of black faculty members has doubled since a beginning of the show. Show times are 8:15 p.m., Saturday, minority recruitment campaign was begun two years ago. Sept. 7, and 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8. Compared to the other regency universities, SSU has The second event next fall Is the Ruffin, Kendricks and three times the percentage of black faculty as Northern lllinois Edwards Reunion Tour. Formerly of the Temptations, these University and nearly the twice that of lllinois State University. three performers were responsible for many of the group's greatest hits, including "My Girl," 'Papa Was a Rolling Stone,' Registration for summer session continues "Get Ready" and "Standing at the Top.' The two show times Students wishing to enroll In the 1991 summer session are 630 and 930 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27. may register for classes in the university's Office of "The audience did not merely like it, the audience loved Admlssions and Records, F-20. it," declares The New York Times about the auditorium's next Students may registerfrom 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., today, May performance, Corky Siegel: Chamber Blues. The group is an 30. On Friday, May 31, and Monday, June 3, registration hours adventure in rhythm, harmony and solos and has received will be extended until 650 p.m. Students may also register by standing ovations from audiences wearing tuxedos or Jeans. calling 786-6174 or toll-free in Illinois at 1-(800)-252-8533. The quartet plays a combination of classical chamber music There will be no registration on Saturday, June 1. and back street blues. This performance is at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12. UP1 plans lobby day Sponsored by Best Western-SpringfieldEast, Folklorlco The University Professionals of lllinois has scheduled a de Mexico is a spectacle of traditional Mexican music and lobby day on Wednesday, June 5. dance. As the official cultural representative of Mexico, the A pre-lobby day dinner and reception will be'held at 6 group performs pieces from ancient Indian traditions to p.m., Tuesday, June 4, at the Springfield Hilton. modern colorful fiestas. 'If you could see one folk dance For more information about the 1991 lobby day, contact company in your lifetime, the Folklorico de Mexico might be Ron Ettinger at 786-6789. the perfect choice," says the San Diego Union. Show times are 8:15 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, and 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20. Klos places 8th in nationals "A Chorus Llne" is returning to the auditorium on its SSU's one-man track and field team, Steve Klos, placed official farewell tour. The performance is sponsored by the eighth In the hammer throw at the NAlA National Track and First National Bank of Springfield. Don't miss this Broadway Field Championships held May 23 at Tarleton State University classic that won nine Tony Awards, five Drama Desk Awards In Stephenville, Texas. Klos threw the hammer 162 feet, 5 and opened people's hearts to its cast. Show times are 8:15 inches. p.m., Friday, Nov. 1; 2 and 8:15 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2; and 2 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Next comes a performance by Les Grands Ballets WSSU to broadcast Cole Porter birthday gala Canadiens, sponsored by White Oaks Mall. Thls outstanding Major stars of American musical theater and popular song company from Montreal will perform the full-length ballet 'La will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Cole Porter's birth on Sylphide,' the first fully staged romantic ballet. This tour June 9 In an evening performance from Carnegie Hall. The commemorates the company's 3rd anniversary. The ballet program will air at 8 p.m., Friday, June 14, on WSSU, 91.9 FM. will be performed at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16. The distinctive musical styles of Nightnoise, Phlllp Faculty/staff activities Aaberg and Barbara Higbie combine to create Winter Solstice TED MIMS, assistant professor of computer science and from Windham Hill. This fascinating mix of new age, folk, jazz MARGUERITE K. SUMMERS, associate professor of computer and classic styles has a surprlslngly universal appeal and is science, attended a training session on computer science sponsored by the Springfield Hilton. Show time Is 8:15 p.m., accreditation. The session, held In San Antonio on March 9, Friday, Nov. 22. was sponsored by the Computer Science Accreditation Board. fviore weekend Broadway is offered when 'Gypsy,' based on the life of burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee, takes the JEAN REEDER, administrativeclerkin thetelevision office. stage. Presented by CILCO, the show features such recently earned her bachelor's degree from SSU's memorable songs as 'Everything's Coming Up Roses,' "Let Me communication program. Reeder has been awarded the Entertain You" and "Together Wherever We Go." The curtain Brabec Fellowship from the University of lllinois where she goes up at 8:15 p.m., Friday, Nov. 29, and at 2 and 8:15 p.m., plans to attend graduate school this fall. Saturday, Nov. 30. Wrapping up the fall season in style is 'An Evening with MARGUERITE K. SUMMERS, associate professor of Harry Belafonte,' which promises to be a great finale. computer science, made a presentation titled "Evaluation of Presented by the Bank of Springfield, this evening will be one Relational DBMS's for Scientific Applications" at the to remember Only one performance has been scheduled --at Association for Computer Machinery conference on March 5. 8:15 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13. JACK VAN DER SLIK, professor of political studies, For individual or series ticket Information or to add your ' name to the mailing list for event information, call the SSU penned a commentary, "Edgar's tax position has put him in ticket office at 786-6160. bind.'which appeared May 12 in the "Sound Off!" section of The State Journal-Register.

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*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. Deadline is Tuesday, noon, prior to publication. The SSU Weekly Is published every other Thursday In the summer. Next issue: June 13. SRNGRMON STRTE UNIVERSIW SPRINGFIELD, I1 62794-92431 Volume 7, Number 37 Office of University Relations Jean Richards June 13, 1991 PAC 567 (21 7) 786-671 6 Editor Regents expected to OK Lynn Morrow named employee of the month At its June 20 meeting in Normal, the llllnols Board of Jan Morrow, producer/dlrector at Sangamon State Regents is expected to officially appoint Naoml Lynn, dean of University's televislon office and coordinator of the Springfield the College of Public and Urban Affairs at Georgia State Community Access Network, Is the university's employee of University in Atlanta, as president of Sangamon State the month for June. University. Ray Schroeder, director of SSU's television office and Brewster Parker, chairman of the Illinois Board of associate professor of communication, presented Morrowwith Regents, and BOR Chancellor Rod Groves announced Lynn the award at an on-campus reception on June 4. had been offered the presidency during a June 4 news "It was about 14 years ago that I had an enthusiastic, conference on campus. energetic young student from Lincoln in my basic video Parker said, "Naoml Lynn Is an outstanding professional, production class In J-149. Jan Morrow remains enthusiastic, nationally known in political science and public administration. energetic and young,' Schroeder sald. She will brlng to SSU national visibility and a superb record of Morrow has been employed by Sangamon State for four scholarship and professional service.' years. Before coming to SSU she directed the nightly Groves commented that Lynn, whose salary at SSU will newscasts on Channel 20. be $104,000 a year, has an Impressive record of university "As coordinator of the Sprlngfield Community Access leadership, having worked her way up through the ranks from Network,' Schroeder said, 'Jan represents Sangamon State assistant professor to department head at Kansas State University to the Springfield community. Jan is responsible for University. In 1984, she was named dean at Georgia State. the more than 500 programs produced for this channel each "I appreciate the vote of confidence that has been given year. She works closely with scores of groups and Individuals to me. I am pleased and honored to accept thls offer,' Lynn from the community to assure that their programs are the best told the standing-room-only crowd of reporters and about 250 they can be. This Is often not an easy job. It takes diplomacy. faculty and staff members. 'I look foward to being part of thls It takes finesse. It takes commitment to handle the many community, but I will need your help and your support to difficult situations that arise. Under her leadership, SCAN-17 move ahead on our mutual goals.' has won numerous national awards for programming Acting President Wayne Penn said, 'Over the years I excellence. Jan's work is exemplary ... even more than her have known Naomi Lynn to be a capable and widely prolific output of programs, I think that thls award recognizes recognized leader in public affairs education. She Is a proven the way in which Jan Morrow has brought the resources of the administrator who will brlng Important skllls to the next era of university to serve the needs of the springfield community." development for Sangamon State. I know that the university Morrow, who earned her bachelor's degree in community will rally to her support as she assumes the communication from SSU In 1979, sald she was especially presidency. I certainly intend to do so as well.' pleased to receive the honor 'since it comes from the people Lynn also thanked Penn for his stewardship of the you work with." university during the last five months. 'I want to thank Wayne A native of Lincoln, Morrow now resides in Springfield "in Penn for his leadership during the last year. As Wayne'sfrlend, an apartment which keeps getting smaller" as she continues I am pleased to work at the same university with him.' to add to her collection of 200 teddy bears. Lynn will become the state's second female university As employee of the month, Morrow receives special president and the first of Hispanic (Puerto Rlcan) extraction. parking privileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to be chosen SSU's employee of the year. Employees of the month are nomlnated' by co-workers and are chosen by a Eclipse viewers should take precaution campus-wlde committee of past employees of the month. Astronomy aficionados in the Sprlndeld area will need to go south if they want to catch the to61 solar eclipse that , DsGgce ccxccrt !E benefit AIDS task will occur on Thursday, July 11. In Springfield, says Sangamon force South African reggae superstar Lucky Dube and his 13- State University astronomy Professor Charles piece band with special guests, Grammy Award nominees Schweighauser, observers will only witness about a 30 Tony Bell and Kutchie, will perform from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m.. percent coverage of the sun. Sunday. June 23, at Knight's Action Park In Springfield. Residents of Hawaii, central Mexlco and most of Central Profits from ticket sales will go directly to the Sprlngfield America, however, will be able to observe the eclipse for most Area AlDS Task Force for use In AlDS education, prevention of its seven-minute duration. Thls will be the longest total and care for AlDS victims. eclipse until the year 2132, according to Schwelghauser. Tlckets, $7 In advance, are available at Appletree Records Because so little of the sun will be covered as observed and Prairie House Gallery in Springfield and Prairie House from Springfield, Schweighauser does not plan to open the Custom Frames In Springfield and Jacksonville. Tickets will be SSU observatory on July 11. For those who want to take a $9 at the door and doors open at 3.30 p.m. look on their own, the partlal ecllpse will begin at The concert Is presented by 'Shining Riddims," a not-for- approximately 1.20 p.m. and end around 310 p.m. Maximum profit organlzatlon dedicated to bringing reggae music to coverage will occur at 2:16 p.m. Individuals should take the Springfield. proper precautions when viewing the eclipse and avold For more information, call "Shining Riddims' at 523-4415. looking directly at the sun. Alumni profile New school superintendent Hill benefitted from strong foundation gained at SSU Come July, Robert C. Hill, a 1972 graduate of Implemented Including pre-school, parenting and full-day Sangamon State University's educational administration kindergarten programs; elementary "hands-on" science and program, will become the superintendent of Springfleld School outdoor education programs; a whole-language approach to District 186. After a nationwlde search produced a field of 51 teaching reading and languagearts; an elementary-levelgifted applicants, Hill, 44, was tapped for the job. He will replace program; and citizenship programs at all instructional levels. current superintendent Donald Miedema. Hill led the development of an Instructional assessment Of his time at SSU, Hill said, "When I worked on my system forthe district which has been recognized by the State master's degree at Sangamon State the campus consisted of Board of Education as a model program. He developed and temporary buildings -- the ones that have lasted 20 years. I Implemented a comprehensive, research-based, district-wide actually started my course work at Sangamon before coming staff development program, "MakingTeaching More Effective," to work for District 186, but I recall that many of my which was cited by the National Council of States on Inservice classmates were district staff members. There was a strong Education as exemplary. He was a founding member of the commitment to innovation present at Sangamon State when Sprlngfleld Youth Network, a community-based prevention I was a student there. The professors communicated that effort recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in 1990 commitment in thevast majority of courses. I particularly recall as one of 20 model community prevention programs in the courses taught by Stuart Anderson and Stan Sokolik. I recall country. Hill, a persistent and steadfast leader in efforts to learning a great deal about organizational operations from Dr. enhance educational opportunities for minority students at all Sokolik and a great deal about schools from Dr. Anderson. A levels, has also directed competitive grant-writing which led to decade later, when I began working on my doctorate at funding and implementation of programs in mathematics. Southern lllinols University, I realized that the foundation science, early childhood and alternative education. established at Sangamon State University would serve me Phi Delta Kappa. a national educational fraternity, recently well. I was grateful for that then, as I am now. honored Hill by naming him an "Outstanding Educator for the "During the past five or six years. I have been fortunate Year.' He received the Award of Excellence from the lllinois to work with SSU faculty such as Loretta Meeks, Leroy State Board of Education's "Those Who Excel Program" for Jordan, Gary Storm and Lynn Boyle-Baise on projects that 1989-90 and a Danforth Fellowship in 1986-87. have involved Dlstrlct 186 and Sangamon State University. My Hill Is divorced and the father of two children -- Wendy, tie to the university as an alumnus has been an obvious who recently graduated from Southeast High, and Doug, who motivational factor to me in working on those projects. I think will be a junior there in the fail. we've accomplished some terrific things on behalf of the educational community as a result of these collaborative Auditorium cancels Sept. 27 show efforts." 'An Evening with Ruffin, Kendricks and Edwards," Hailed by school board members as a Wonderful scheduled for two shows on Friday, Sept. 27, at the choice" for superintendent, Hill has been deputy Sangamon State University Auditorium, has been cancelled superintendent of the district for the past two years. He began because of the death of singer David Ruffin. his career within the Springfield educational system In 1972 as JohnVolker, associate director of the auditorium, said the an English and social studies teacher at Franklin Middle auditorium Is looking for a substitute act. School. Since then he has also served as assistant principal at Springfield Area Vocational Center and at Southeast Hlgh Baseball tickets available from Auditorium School, and principal at Springfield Hlgh. He was also the Free tickets to any Springfleld Cardinals home game are district's assistant superintendent for currlculurn and available from the SSU Auditorium office, PAC 397, 786-6150. instruction from 1983-89. Dlstrlct 186 presently enrolls 15,500 students in 33 buildings. Faculty/staff activities Hill is a graduate of Springfield Hlgh Schd and, In BElTY BRIDGMAN. auditorium ticket office manager, and addition to the master's degree from Sangamon State, earned JOHNVOLKER, auditorium associate director, attended atwo- a bachelor's degree from lllinois State University and a day workshop, June 78, In Chicago for all users of the doctorate from Southern lllinois University at Carbondale. At "Prologue' computerized ticketing system. both SSU and SIU he maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average. LARRY GOLDEN, associate professor of political studies Schod Board President Rick Heironlmus noted that. and legal studies, was a guest speaker at the annual Race while Hill's familiarity with the community was an asset, It was Unlty Day, June 9, sponsored by the Baha'i Community of not the most important factor in the board's choice. He was Sprlngfleld. just 'undoubtedly the best person for the job,' Heironimus said. Following the announcement of Hill's selection, members JIM HOWARD has been promoted to Statehouse bureau of the city's public and parochial educational communities. chief for WSSU, effective June 7. business and other community.- groups . praised. his personality and involvement in a wide range of projects' aimed at TERRl JACKSON, coordinator of the Mlnority Services improving not only the public schools, but the community In Center, andTERESA WASHINGTON, student regent, attended general. His ability to 'pull togethef groups with different the 1991 spring conference of the lllinois Committee for Black points of view was also cited. Concerns in Higher Education.Jackson participated in a panel Hill's professional accomplishments within District 186 titled "Transfer Centers: Another Option." Washington include serving as a chairman of a community relations task participated in a panel titled, "Leadership at the College force which served as the starting polnt for planning and Campus.' The conference was held at Southern lllinois managing the successful 1984 tax rate referendum, He has Unfversity at Edwardsvllle. May 29-31. headed many other activities almed at building collaborative ties between the district and community sys~emsincluding MIKE MAJDIC, television producer/director, attended the , students, parents, government, higher education, businesses, InternationalTelevision Association's annual conference, May churches, social service providers and the media. Under his 3OJune *, in Boston, direction curricular improvements have been developed and

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*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. Deadline is Tuesday, noon, prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is published every other Thursday in the summer. Next Issue: June 27. SRNGRMONSTRTE UNIVERSITY 9 SPRINGFIELD, 116~794-9243 a Office of University Relat ns Jean ichards June 27, 1991 PAC 567 (21 7) 7866716 Editor Enrollment up again Alumni re-elect Sampias Continuing an unbroken succession of enrollment gains Sandy Sampias of Springfield was re-elected president of dating back to the spring of 1985, Sangamon State University the Sangamon State University Alumni Association at its announced that summer term enrollment Is 1,832, which is a annual meeting on June 13. 2.3 percent Increase over the summer 1990 term of 1,790. It Sampias, who earned a bachelor's degree in accountancy is the 19th consecutive semester over the previous from SSU in 1983, owns and operates an accounting and data comparable term in which enrollment has increased at SSU. processing business. She has been a member of the board of Jerry Curl, director of admissions, said he was surprised directors since 1986. at the increase in summer enrollment since the university Is Other new officers for 1991-92 include Denny Frueh, offering about 40 fewer courses than last summer because of associate director of admissions at Sangamon State, as vice budgetary constraints. president; Kim Eck, a sales representative forThe Franklin, as Curl also reported that the number of students who have secretary; and Mike Kern, a rehabilitation finance specialist already enrolled for the fall semester Is 'a considerable with the state of Illinois, as treasurer. increase" over figures at this same time last year. "More In the recent board of directors election, the following students seem to be taking advantage of advance registration alumni won three-year terms: by phone," Curl said. - Helen Dunn, who has served as a past president, is a Registration for the fall semester began May 6 and late charter member of the alumni association. She earned her registration continues through Sept. 10. For registration master's degree in psychology in 1972 and is a counselor at information, students should call 786-6174. Fall classes begin Athens High School; Aug. 26 and end- Dec. 21. - Barbara McNally, who serves as executive director for the Resource Sharing Alliance in East Peoria, earned her Lynn to assume presidency July 15 bachelor's degree in management In 1984; and - Walt Putnlck, also an Incumbent on the board, earned The Illinois Board of Regents officially appointed Naornl a master's degree in public administration in 1973. He is Lynn president of Sangamon State University at Its June retired from executive positions with the Internal Revenue meeting. She will become SSU's fourth president on July 15. Service and Famous Barr. In other action, the board approved plans for expanding Elected to two-year terms on the board were: child-care facilities and a new restroom/locker room/ - Rebecca Drake, a family therapist with the Triangle concession building for the soccer stadium and tennis courts. Center in Springfield, who earned her bachelor's degree in child, family and community services in 1984; Thompson heads training institute - Colleen Snyder Nolan, a national legislative and policy After a national search, John T. Thompson has jolned analyst with the National Alzheimer's Association in Chicago, the staff of Sangamon State University's lnstitute for Public who earned her master's degree in legal studies in 1989; and Affairs as executive director of the Illinois lnstitute for Training - Mary K. Patton, a math instructor at Sangamon State's and Development. In his new position, Thompson provides Learning Center, who earned her master's degree in overall direction for a comprehensive set of management mathematical science in 1978. programs for public sector officials in Illinois. One goal Thompson has is to broaden the Institute's SSU to host self-defense seminar programs. 'Basically, our sole customers have been state The Tall Grass Jujitsu Club will sponsor a self-defense employees, but I would like to offer training geared to city and seminar for students, staff and faculty on Saturday, July 6, in county employees as well,' he said. E-22. To register, contact Oscar Larnbdin at 786-6674. Thom~son,who loined the lnstitute June 3. said he was also looking forward tdworking with Naoml ~~nn,SSU's new Free Cardinals tickets available president. "Dr. iynn's background is in public affairs and See the Springfield Cardinals take on the Clinton Giants at community involvement and that's what the institute is all p.m. on Wednesday, July or Thursday, July 11, as about. I think Sangamon State has a nice ride ahead of it, and , Sangamon State University co-sponsors at , so does the community. It will be a partnership in which Park. everybody wins.' Free general admission tickets for students, staff and joining Thompson served as president of faculty are available from the Office of University Relations, Global Learning lnstitute in Amherst, N.Y., and as vice PAC 569, president of Performance Seminar Group in Bridgeport. Conn. From 1984-89, he was director of the center for~ina~ement Development at the School of Management at the State Computer users group to hold initial meetings University of New York at Buffalo. The new SSU computer users group will hold Thompson, who earned his B.A. at the State University organizational meetings at noon on Monday, July 1, and of New York at Binghamton and his M.A. at the University of Tuesday, July 2, in Public Affairs Center conference rooms C Rochester, is a doctoral candidate In educational and D. Everyone is welcome to attend. administration at the State University of New York at Buffalo. For further information, contact Jay Freeman at 786-6549. Let's talk money Buried away on the lower level of Brookens Library and we, aia credit unlon, are prohibited by law from investing concourse, underneath the staircase, is the new office of an in speculative ventures like many banks do," he said. organization with more than one-half million in assets. If you As a non-profit cooperative, Sangstun is democratically guessed it was just the old Sangstun Credit Unlon, guess controlled by its members. The people who serve on the again. Lately, there have been some changes -- and all of board of directors are employees at Sangamon State. And them good, according to Jim Korte, chairman of the credit everyone with an account Is a shareholder (one share for union's board of directors. every $10 on account) and may vote in the board of directors In addition to the new office at 181 Brookens, daily election or in any other matter regarding the credit union. hours (noon3 p.m., Monday-Friday) have been established Officers on the board include Carolyn Bardos, vice and the credit unlon's first employee, manager Sue Epperson, chalrwornan; Maurath, president-treasurer; and Kathy is serving customers. Rates are new, too. A new car loan Is Barnhart, secretary. Since board members are not bankers by 9.4 percent and members may earn up to 6.6 percent on profession. Korte said Sangstun relies upon the professional savings accounts. advice of the lllinols Credit Union League (of which Sangstun "We're going into our 10th year," Korte said, "and I'm Is a member) and the Midstate Corporate Credit Union, "a sure no one back then would've thought that we would be credit union for credit unlons" where Sangstun's non-loan where we are today." Chartered by the Illinois Department of funds are deposited. Korte said. Financial Institutions, the Sangstun Credit Unlon offers In the future. Maurath said she would like the credit union services to permanent Sangamon State University employees to grow large enough to offer sharedraft accounts and have and their families. Korte reports the credit unlon has more than enough Influence to have an Easy Answer machine installed 300 members. on campus. Maurath also said the credit union is actively Korte said the success of the credit union has been recruiting to increase its membership. possible because of the hard work of many people Including Besides granting release time for board members to Shirley Maurath, who also serves on the credit union's board attend meetings and giving space and furniture for the new of directors. office, the credit unlon doesn't cost the university a penny or Before Epperson was hired in April, Maurath, for nine charge members service fees, Korte said. "Maybe there's no years, waited on customers during her noon hours and did the such thing as a free lunch,' he added, 'but this is as close as bookkeeping on the weekends. "The first operation was you're going to get." basically out of my house.' she said. We had the computer there and I kept the ledgers under the bed -- plus I had an In- Harryman to head Staff Senate house consultant,' she said, referring to her husband, Bob In elections on June 14, the SSU Staff Senate elected Maurath, an SSU associate professor of accountancy. Betty Harryman as chalrwornan. Other officers include Because the credit union operates as a non-profit Connie Leverich, vice chairwoman; Cherrill Kimbro, cooperative, Sangstun Is usually able to pay hlgher lnterest secretary; and Jamie Voyles, parlimentarian. rates on savings accounts and offer lower loan rates. We operate differently from a bank or a savings and loan,' Korte Food pantry work continues in summer said. "We are member operated; we operate to minimize or The SSU Food Pantry will collect food items on Monday, eliminate the middle man. We take out just what we need for July 1. Non-perishablefood items may be left at any of several expenses and that way employees can earn more lnterest on campus drop locations. their savings and pay less to borrow money because they are In a recent note of thanks, Kathy Howell, director of borrowing directly from co-workers.' Kumler Neighborhood Ministries, said, "Your help in meeting "The biggest advantage Sangstun offers its members Is crisis needs In our community is a wonderful service --and we payroll deduction," Korte said. 'Payroll deduction really see these needs increasing during the summer months." enhances our function. It's the most painless way I know of to To learn more about the communitywide food pantry establish a savings habit. And it's a consistent way. You put In program, call Howell at 523-2269 and request the $10, $20 or whatever each pay period and you don't have to organization's free quarterly newsletter. worry about spending it on something frbolous because it's taken out of your check before you get a chance to spend it. Faculty/staff activities I don't know anybody who couldn't stand to enhance their JIM HOWARD was named Statehouse bureau chief at saving plan and thls is a great way to do it.' Payroll WSSU after a search was completed; he was not promoted deductions can also be used to repay loans, he said. per se. This was incorrectly reported in the June 13 Weekly. In addition to simple savings accounts, the credit unlon also offers Christmas club accounts, car loans and unsecured LORETTA MEEKS, associate professor of teacher loans which members often use to pay credit card balances, education, and LARRY D. STONECIPHER, assistant professor Korte said. "People flnd it's silly to carry a $1,500 balance on of mathematics and teacher education, made presentationsat a credit card that charges 19 or 20 percent, when they can the Western Illinois Regional Mathematics Conference held at take out a loan from us for 13 or 14 percent.' WIU on March 21. Stonecipher's geometry presentation, Through the years the credit union has loaned nearly "Visual Activities for Gifted High School Students," was video $900,000 to members, Maurath said. 'In all that time we've had taped for a teleconference to be held in September. Meeks to charge off only two losses and that probably only gave the luncheon keynote address, "Are We As Teachers amounted to $1,600. We rarely have to turn people down. Like Prepared to Implement the NCTM Standards?" Approximately many other financial lnstltutions, our loan appllcatlons were 300 mathematicseducators attended the 41 st annual meeting. down at the beginning of the year;, but if we can continue to make good loans, we will be able to continue to grow and ANN SCHLEYHAHN. SSU Auditorium assistant director of offer great interest rates on savings accounts.' she said. events, attended the International Association of Auditorium Sangstun accounts are federally by the National Managers' Schod for Public Assembly Facility Management, Credit Unlon Administration and are considered quite safe, , June 2-7, in Wheeling. W. Va. Schleyhahn, who will return according to Korte. "Generally, YOU don't have the bad loans again next summer for a second week of classes, was the in a credit union like you would have in a savings and loan recipient of an IAAM Foundation scholarship for both sessions.

now-Aug. 22 Registration for fall semester F-20, 7866174 for Information July 1 & 2 SSU computer users group meetings noon, PAC conference rooms C/D July 4 Thu Independence Day university closed July 12 Fri Staff Senate meeting 10:30 a.m., L-29 *Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly. PAC 567. Deadline Is Tuesday, noon, prior to publication. The SSU Weekly Is published every other Thursday in the summer. Next Issue: July 11. BOR thanks Penn, Ford Reception set for Lynn As the Illinois Board of Regents unanimously approved Students, staff and faculty are invited toattend a reception the appointment of Naomi Lynn as president of Sangamon to welcome SSU's new president, Naomi Lynn, to campus. State University on June 20, the board also commended The reception will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., on acting President Wayne Penn for his leadership. The board Wednesday, July 17, in the Hatmaker Conference Room on approved a recommendation to present resolutions of the fifth floor of the Public Affairs Center. appreciation to Penn and Nancy Ford, currently sewing as acting vice president for academic affairs. Schirding named employee of the month The resolution presented to Penn reads, in part, Emily Schirding, assistant to the president at Sangamon "Whereas, Dr. Penn assumed these responsibilitiesat a difficult State University, has been named the university's employee of time for the university and during his term did much to foster the month for July. an atmosphere of civility on campus; and ... has served In the absence of acting President Wayne Penn, Carl Sangamon State University with distinction in many other Long, vice president for business and administrativeservices, capacities over 18 years of service; and ... has demonstrated presented the award at an on-campus reception July 8. an exemplary commitment to personal Integrity and "As acting acting president,' Long said, "it is my pleasure institutional loyalty; now, therefore, be it resolved that the to announce who the real president is and who the employee Board of Regents expresses its very great appreciation to Dr. of the month is." Penn for his willingness to assume the leadership of Schirding started working at SSU in 1985 before leaving Sangamon State University during this interim period; and ... In 1987 to become an administrativeassistant at the State Fire that the Board of Regents compliments Dr. Penn on his many Marshal's Office. In 1988, she returned to SSU in a temporary accornpllshments in the university's behalf." position and was later named executive secretary to the The resolution presented to Ford thanks her for "her president. leadership and accomplishments while sewing as acting vice "Worklng with Emlly Schirding is like going through a president for academic affairs' and states, in part, "Dr. Ford buusaw that smiles," Michael Ayers, executive associate to displayed uncommon dedication and strong leadership skill in the president, said at the reception. "I don't think I need to say carrying out these responsibilitiesduring a difficult time for the anything else.' university" and 'in directing the academic affairs for the As she accepted the award, Schirding said, "I don't feel institution. Dr. Ford did much to achieve administrative like I do anything but my job, what I'm paid to do. This really continuity, and to maintain confidence in the direction and means a lot to me." stability of academic programming.' As employee of the month, Schirding receives special parking privileges, campus gift certificates and the chance to Bowler named dean be chosen SSU's employee of the year. Employees of the Sangamon State University's School of Liberal Arts and month are nominated by co-workers and are chosen by a Sciences has a 'new" dean, but maybe not for long. He may campus-wide committee of past employees of the month. become a professional bowler. William Bloemer, professor of chemistry and medical technology, has held the post on an SSU adds German to language offerings acting basis since January 1988. "When i was appointed This fail Sangamon State University will offer its students acting dean, my bowling average went up 30 points. With this the chance to learn Russian, Japanese, Swedish, Mandarin new appointment, who knows? I should be on tour by this . .. Chinese and -- new this term -- German. fall." Sangamon State University's foreign language ciasses it would be Sangamon State's loss. Bloemer has held emphasize speaking and understanding. Students study with two jobs for the university since taking over as dean. As an a native-speaking tutor and ciasses are limited to six students administrator, his least favorite task Is dealing with the to guarantee individual attention. mountains of paperwork. For more information, call 786-6512. Besides his administrative duties, Bloemer has carried a full teaching load. One of his main motives for staying In the classroom is that "This is a great environment to teach in.' Summer fiesta planned Bloemer plans to continue his full-time dual roles "for at least The Foreign Student Advising Office and the International one more year. Then I'ii drop back to teaching only one Student Association will host a summer fiesta, 4-7 p.m.. class.' Saturday, July 20, on the Cox House lawn. Everyone is invited. A native of Kentucky, Bloemer's choice of fields was Live music by "El Grupo Latino" and Latin American food influenced by his high school chemistry teacher. After and refreshments will be provided; games and prizes can be completing his undergraduate work at Thomas More College enjoyed by all. in Covington, Ky. ("After I graduated, they changed the name of the college and moved it.'), he went on to the University of Registration continues Kentucky where he earned his doctorate in physical chemistry Students may register for fall semester classes in the in 1972. Bloemer arrived at Sangamon State in 1973 for his university's Office of Admissions and Records. F-20, or by first teaching job. calling 786-6174. Students interested in ciasses offered through SSU in Peoria should call (309) 694-5546. TV Office puts governor live on PBS Bill Miller, President Bush share attribute The Sangamon State University Television Office After attending the Springfield Chamber of Commerce's originated a live segment on the MacNeii/Lehrer News Hour secretarial seminar in April, Sandy Bristow, stenographer Ill, on July 8. Gov. Jim Edgar came to the SSU studios to be utterly impressed with the speech given by President George interviewed live via satellite by Robin MacNeil on the state's Bush's secretary, Linda Casey, wrote to Bush. budget crunch. He joined the governor of Pennsylvania and However, It was Casey's jokes about Bush's typing skills political analysts for a 25-minute discussion of state funding (or lack thereof) that prompted her letter. Brlstow was issues. reminded of her supervisor Bill Miller and his typing skills. "I particularly liked hearing of your Interest in typing as I have Four Preps added to auditorium line-up one boss who also likes to type, even if it's still on a Royal Tickets for every show in the SSU Auditorium's 1991 fall manual typewriter -- age unknown," Bristow wrote. season, including nine terrific weekend events, are on sale "As for my typing skills," Bush responded, "perhaps that's now. a subject best not discussed. I am sure that Linda has already The auditorium also recently announced the booking of told you the truth anyway." the Four Preps, who are replacing the Ruffin, Kendrlcks & Edwards Reunion Tour. Original "Preps" Bruce Belland and Ed July 15 registration deadline for SSU golf outing Cobb are joined by David Somerville, formerly of the The SSU scramble golf outing starts at nbon, Friday, July Diamonds, and Jim Pike, originally of The Lettermen. 19, at the Oaks Golf Club. A $25 fee includes green fees, Performances are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., electric cart, t-shirt, sandwich, chips and drink. Sign up by Friday, Sept. 27. Monday, July 15. at the bursar's office. Other events in the fall performing arts serles Include "Barnum,' Corky Siegel: Chamber Blues, Folkiorico de Mexico. Faculty/staff activities "A Chorus Line,' Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Winter MARY BOHLEN, associate professor of communication Solstice, "Gypsy" and An Evening with Harry Belafonte. and public affairs reporting, served as a judge in the Missouri The SSU ticket office Is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Monday- Press Associatlon's annual contest. The judging of daily and Friday. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 786-6160. weekly newspapers publlshed in Missouri was held in Springfield, Ill., In conjunction with the lllinois Press PAR grad makes it to big leagues Association. A 1983 graduate of SSU's public affalrs reporting program, Nina Burleigh, of Chicago, had a two-page story in JEFFREY CHESKY, professor of gerontology, has been the June 10 issue of Time magazine titled Watching Children elected to the board of directors of Sigma Phl Omega, the Starve to Death." national academic honor society in gerontology. A free-lance writer, Burleigh wrote the article from Baghdad, Iraq, describing conditions for the children In the LOIS DEFEND, clerk-stenographer Ill, won airline tickets war-torn country. for two to any European city of her choice in the "WNNS Llte "While America has celebrated a swift, efficient victory in Rock Win Your Dream" sweepstakes. the Persian Gulf, a tour of hospitals inside Iraq tells the story of a different war," she wrote. 'This one is still being fought, FRANK KOPECKY, professor of legal studies and public against epidemic disease and starvation, the conflict's sorry affairs, was elected to the Government Bar Association's board legacies." of directors. "I finally made it to the big leagues - at least for a month," she wrote Bill Miller, director of the PAR program. DIANE KRIDER, assistant professor of communication, "PAR taught me all I ever needed to know. Thanks." was a guest speaker at the 1991 lllinois Governor's Burleigh has also written articles for the Chicago Tribune Conference on Tourism June 4 In Springfield. Krider also and People magazine. She received her undergraduate degree attended the International Communication Association from MacMurray College, Jacksonville. While in SSU's PAR Convention, May 30June 2, In Chicago. program, she lnterned with the Assoclated Press. TED MIMS, assistant ~rofessorof com~utersclence, has SSU student runner-up for Miss lllinois been Invited to In a parallel computing workshop A graduate student In SSU's Public Affairs Reporting sponsored by the National Science Foundation and hosted by Program, Kim Buford, was chosen first runner-up In the Miss dolgate unhrersity9scomputer sclence department. lllinois contest In ceremonies June 29 In Eigln. Buford, who lnterned with Illinois Times, had previously EMILY POULLIARD, director of the Child Care Center, won preliminary competition among 12 contestants in the Miss successfully completed the Illinois food service sanitation Lincoln Trail contest in Charleston on May 12. She placed manager certification exam. She attended three class sessions second in the state contest among 23 contestants. at St. John's Hospital in preparation for the exam. Prior to enrolling in the PAR program, Buford attended the University of Kentucky where she received her bachelor's 1 degree in journalism in 1990. She had a previous internship with the Paducah (Ky.) Sun. To all of you -- my SSU family: Buford will receive a grant of $3,000 for her I send you my gratitude for the strength, achievements In the state contest. love and prayers you continue to offer me throughout the months of illness. Not a day passes without a caring gesture by one of you -- you are Free tickets available for tonight's Cards game gifting me with hope for tomorrow. See the Springfield Cardinals take on the Clinton Giants, I am so blessed to know you; thank you. at 7 p.m., today, Thursday, July 11, as Sangamon State University co-sponsors "Kids' Night' at Lanphier Park. Gerlinde Coates Free general admission tickets are available from the Office of University Relations, PAC 569. -

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*Send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events to SSU Weekly, PAC 567. Deadline Is Tuesday, noon, prior to publication. The SSU Weekly is publlshed every other Thursday In the summer. Next issue: July 25. Volume 7, Number 40 Office of University Relations Jean Richards July 25, 1991 PAC 567 (237) 786-6716 Editor Fall festival/homecoming set SSU-produced series wins national award Plans are underway for Sangamon State University's "Baking Illinois.' an educational, six-part series on the annual fall festival and homecoming. Mark your calendars now natural resources of Illinois produced by the Sangamon State for this special university celebration on Saturday, Sept. 28. University Televlslon Office, Is the winner of a 1991 Hometown It will be a busy day on the SSU campus with all kinds USA Video Festival Award. of festival activities and great food at "old fashioned prices.' At The awards program, which Is sponsored by the National 2 p.m., the Prairie Stars soccer team will take on McKendree Federation of Local Cable Programmers, received more than College at Kiwanis Field. Later In the evening the fun moves to 2,100 entries this year. "Baking Illinois" won in the the lllinois Department of Transportation building for the "educational/professional series" category. homecoming dance. Jan Morrow, producer of the series, will accept the award You may also want to catch the sounds of "The Four this evening in Portland, Ore. Preps" at the SSU Auditorium at 6:30 or 9:30 p.m. Original The series, distributed by the Illinois State Board of "Preps" Bruce Belland and Ed Cobb are joined by David Education, was sent to 5,755 public and private elementary Somerville, formerly of the Diamonds, and Jim Pike, formerly and secondary schools In Illinois. of The Lettermen. Some of the music this group sings Includes Each program in the series used dramatization, humor "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," "The Stroll,' 'Silhouettes,' 'Little and music to focus on an aspect of Illinois environment -- Darlin'," "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" and "Put Your Head on My general characteristics, agriculture, fish and wildlife, climate, Shoulder." Tickets for the performances are available by water resources and geological resources. calling 786-6160. The Society for the Illinois Scientific Surveys provided A memo requesting volunteers for fail festival will be funding for 'Baking Illlnois.'The project also received financial distributed to the campus In the near future. support and other assistance from both public agencies and private organizations. The series was also broadcast on the Springfield Registration continues Community Access Network (SCAN-17) on Dimension Cable for the fall semester is underway. Students Registration Services. may register in the university's Office of Admissions and ~ecord;, F-20, or by calling 786-6174. Brainchild nearing adulthood Students may also be Interested in attending one of two pre-registrationcounseling sessions in the lobby of F building. Though members come and members go, since 1972 there 'has never not been" a Brainchild. This women's writing The first session set for Wednesday, Aug, 7. The group, fast approaching its 20th birthday, is not an official part second will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday. Aug. 13. of Sangamon State University, but nevertheless it has many ties to SSU, the first and most important being that all its SSU adds German to language offerings original members were Sangamon State faculty, faculty wives This fall Sangamon State University will offer its students or students. the chance to learn Russian, Japanese, Swedish, Mandarin Peg Knoepfle, an editor at Illinois Issues magazine and Chinese and -- new this term -- German. SSU alum (M.A., communication), and Jackie Jackson, a Sangamon State's foreign language classes emphasize professor in SSU's English program, are two founding speaking and understanding. Students study with a native- members still active In the group. Rosie Richmond, a writing speaking tutor and classes are limited to six students to and training consultant and SSU alum (M.A., literature), is a guarantee individual attention. relative newcomer; her membership dates only to 1975. For more Information, call 786-6512. Knoepfle, wife of poet and Professor Emeritus John Knoepfle, founded the group when she came to Springfieldin There's nothing to do In Springfield August 1972. 'At that time,' she said, 'I was writing but too . Put that lament on hold and take in a Springfield scared to show it to anyone. When other writers came over to Cardinals game --for free. The SSU Auditorium has tickets to our house tovisit, I found I was serving the coffee rather than any Cards home game for anyone who stops by PAC 397 and getting feedback on my work.' asks. Of the current members -- the group is somewhat fluid, averaging between 4 and 16 at any given time --at least three SMUG meetings set others are SSU alumni. Bonnie Madison earned her The Sangamon Microcomputers Users Group (SMUG) bachelor's degree in justice and the social order in 1972 and will hold its second batch of meetings on Thursday, Aug. 1. her master's degree in literature in 1985. Gael Carnes earned The first session is at noon in Public Affairs Center conference two degrees in literature: the bachelor's degree in 1983 and room B. The topic will be electronic mail. The second session, the master's degree In 1986. Deb1 Edmund earned her on the efficient use of the lab, will be at 5:30 p.m. in H-58. The bachelor's degree in English in 1989. Another member, Rena speaker at both sessions will be Bill Rogers, assistant director Brannan, Is a former SSU student who was about eight years for academic computing. (cont'donreverse) (cont'd from front) SSU 1991 fall soccer schedule old when Brainchild was founded. Date/opponent/place/time Every second and fourth Wednesday these women gatherto Aug 18 Sun/Blackpool, England-exhibition/Taylo~ille/3p.m. read from their works-in-progress. Only fiction and poetry are Aug 21 Wed/Blackpool, England-exhibition/home/7 p.m. allowed, though, of course, a great many pieces reflect the Aug 23 Fri/Purdue University-exhibitlon/home/7 p.m. authors' "real" lives. It's a very supportive environment, Sept 1 Sun/St. Xavier College/home/2 p.m. combining a forum for works to be heard with encouragement Sept 4 Wed/Park College/away/3:30 p.m. and constructive feedback. Plus. Richmond notes, in today's Sept 7 Sat/Rockhurst Coliege/away/2 p.m. hectic world "there's something very comforting about being Sept 8 Sun/Baker University/away/2 p.m. read to." Some members attend even when they are suffering Sept 14 SatlViterbo College/home/7 p.m. from writer's block, just to listen and to encourage the others. Sept 18 Wed/McKendree College/away/4 p.m. Balancing family/personal lives and careers, Brainchild Sept 21-22/Governor's Cup Tournament at Macomb writers nevertheless find the tlme necessary to create. Most Sept 21 SatlEastern Illinois University/Macomb/l p.m. are published in some form, whether in books, chapbooks, Sept 22 Sun/SIU or WIU /Macomb/2 or 4 p.m. small press magazines or the Alchemist Review, SSU's annual Sept 25 Wed/Concordia Coliege/home/7 p.m. literary magazine. Five collections of Brainchild writlngs have Sept 28 Sat/McKendree College-Fall Festival/home/Z p.m. been published so far and "Brainchild Off Broadway," based Sept 29 Sun/Regis University/home/2 p.m. on their works, was produced at the Springfield Theatre Oct 2 Wed/Benedictine College/home/7 p.m. Centre. Brainchild has participated at every First Night Oct 6 Sun/National Louis Universitv/home/7. -p.m Springfield Celebration and has given public readings to Oct 9 ~d/~urdueuniversity/away/7 p.m. benefit local charities. Appearances In surrounding Oct 12 Sat/Judson College/home/2 p.m. communitiesinclude those at Washington University, St. Louis Oct 19 Sat/Missouri Valley Coliege/home/Z p.m University and Webster College in St. Louis, lllinois College In Oct 26 Satprinity College/away/l:30 p.m. Jacksonville and at the Red Herring writer's organization In Oct 27 Sun/Coilege of St. Francis/away/2 p.m. Urbana. Individually and as a whole, the group has received Oct 29 TuelMarycrest College/home/7 p.m. several grants and awards. Richmond, for example, recently received an Artist Advancement Award from the Springfield SSU 1991 vollevbail schedule Area Arts Council to produce a coliection of short stories. As Date/opponent/place/tirne a board member of lllinois Writers Inc., Knoepfle helped Sept 10 Tue/Eureka College &Judson College/away/7 p.m. organize that group's recent statewide conference, 'Literature Sept 12 Thu/MacMurray College/home/7 p.m. and Politics.' Sept 13 Fri/Olivet Coliege/away/6 p.m./ Additionally. Brainchild members are frequent guests, along Sept 14 Sat/llT Tournament/away with other local and regional authors, on "Works in Progress,' Sept 16 Mon/lilinois College/home/7 p.m. a bi-weekly feature on Springfield's Community Access Sept 18 Wed/Greenvllle College/home/7 p.m. Network, SCAN 17, housed at Sangamon State. Richmond Sept 20 Fri/Lewis & Clark College/home/6 p.m. and Knoepfle are producer and associate producer of the Sept 24 Tue/McKendree College/away/7 p.m. series, which recently completed its 40th program. Knoepfle Sept 30 Mon/Hannibal-La Grange College/away/7 p.m. said, "We're hearing from writers as far away as Chicago who Oct 4 Fri/MacMurray College/away/6 p.m. want to request a spot on the show.' Oct 5 SatjMiliikin, Rosary & Blackburn/away/l 1 a.m. Their newest projects Included a public reading in July at Oct 7 MonlHannibal-La Grange Coliege/home/7 p.m. Lincoln Library's Carnegie Room. Called appropriately Oct 12 SatjMcKendree, Eureka, Olivet, Knox & "Brainchild Does Carnegie," this sewed to launch their new Millikin/home/9 a.m. anthology -- the sixth one since the first appeared in February Oct 22 Tue/Southern Illinois Universitylawayl7 p.m. 1973 -- with a cover by Springfield artist/SSU faculty member Oct 26 Sat/National Louis University/away/noon .Mauri Formigoni. Oct 30 Wed/Southern lliinois University/horne/7 p.m. In all this activity, the writing remains the Important thing, the Oct 31 Thu/Greenviile College/away/7 p.m. road that leads to discovery and sharing- Nov 5 Tue/St. Xavler College/home/7 p.m. Women interested in joining Brainchild may contact Rosle Nov 16 & 23/Playoffs/ Richmond at 522-1373 or Peg Knoepfle at 7866084. SSU 1991 women's tennis team schedule Faculty/staff activities Date/opponent/place/time CULLOM DAVIS, professor of history, Is president of the Sept 4 Wed/llllnols Valley Community College/away/3 p.m. Sangamon County Historical Society for 1991-92. Sept 5 Thu/lllinois College/away/noon Sept 11 Wed/Bradley/home/4 p.m. BARBARA JENSEN, assistant director of applied study, has Sept 14 Sat/Triangular at Charleston been elected to serve a second term as a board member of Eastern Illinois University/9 a.m. the Illinois Association for Cooperative Education and Western Illinois UniversRy/noon Internships. Sept 17 Tue/UCC/away/3:30 p.m. Sept 18 Wed/MacMurray Coilege/home/3:30 p.m. JOHN DALE KENNEDY, director of the university auditorium, Sept 21 Sat/Triangular at Bloomington/St. Louis/12:30 p.m. spent July 9-10 in Chicago serving on the presenters panel of ISU/4:30 p.m. the lllinois Arts Council. After reviewing 55 grant applications, Sept 24 Tue/Lewis & Clark ColIege/home/3:30 p.m. the panel recommended that approximately $300,000 be Sept 27 Frlllndiana State University/away/3 p.m. allocated to performing arts groups from throughout the state. Sept 28 Sat/John Wood Community College/away/l 1 a.m. Oct 3 Thu/Millikin/home/3:30 p.m. TED MIMS, assistant professor of computer science, has Oct 4 & 5/SSU/LLCC Invitational Tournament/home/8 a.m. been accepted as a participant in a three-week workshop on Oct 8 Tue/John Wood Community College/home/3 p.m. computer networks for undergraduate teaching faculty. The Oct 15 Tue/lliinois Wesleyan/away/3 p.m. workshop, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, is Oct 16 Wed/Washington University/away/3:30 p.m. hosted by Michigan State University's computer science Oct 18 Fri/District 20 Tournament/Washington Park department. Anyone interested in purchasing season tickets or joining JEAN RICHARDS, public information specialist, recently the Friends of the Prairie Stars Athletic Association, an attended a media relations seminar, When you are the story.' organizationworking for the support of intercollegiateathletics The seminar was sponsored by the Springfield Area Chapter at Sangamon State University, should call the athletics office of Women In Communications Inc. at 786-6674.

*The calendar is basking In the sunshine in Belize, but please continue to send news items about faculty, staff, students and university events toSSU Weekly, PAC 567. Deadline is Tuesday, noon, prior to publication. The SSU Weekly 1s published every other Thursday in the summer. Next issue: Aug. 8. Volume 7, Number 41 Office of University Relations Jean Richards August 8, 1991 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor Retaining minority students a priority SSU produces first videodisc The lllinois Board of Regents recently reviewed reports from A cooperative effort between SSU's Media Services and the the regency universities concerning minority transfer activities. SSU Television Office last week resulted in the first optical Since 1985, the BOR has made a concentrated effort to videodisc ever produced by the university, according to Larry improve recruiting, retaining and graduating minority students. Dale, director of media services. According to the reports, these actions seem to be paying off. In the videodisc format, laser technology is used to provide At Sangamon State, African-American transfers currently Instant access to both motion and still video information. constitute about 9 percent of undergraduate applications and The videodisc, tHed "SSU Videodisc Library I,' combines a about 6 percent of graduate applications. Hispanic applicants variety of university scenes with a recently completed (both undergraduate and graduate) account for 1 percent. recruitment video. It will be used in conjunction with According to the reports, aggressive recruitment by the Hypercard authoring software on the Macintosh Office of Admissions and Records, the forging of transfer microcomputer In the creation of 'interactive video' agreements with cominunity colleges, Increased visibility of presentations, Dale explained. the Minority Services Center and SSU's Minority Leadership Media services provides videodisc viewing and authoring in Public Service Program have all contributed to establishing facilities in the media lab, as well as videodisc classroom a campus environment that is inspiring and supportive of the delivery services through AV Operations. academic aspirations of minority students. The new SSU videodisc will be housed along with the growing collection of commerclaliy-producedvideodiscs in the Four Preps to kick-off festival film/video library. Catch the sounds of The Four Preps' at the SSU Auditorium at 630 or 930 p.m. on Frklay. Sept. 27, and then Friends have big plans drop by campus on Saturday, Sept. 28, to attend the annual "Soccer is exploding in Springfield, but young players in this fall festival/homecoming from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The festival, community don't have any heroes to iook up to. There isn't a which Is free and open to the public, will be held rain or Willie Mays, a Joe DiMaggio or a Ryne Sandberg. I want these shine. young players to have heroes, to have models. I want them to Festival activities include the area's largest computer fair, iook to the Sangamon State Prairie Stars for their heroes,' said free alumni soccer and volleyball matches, live music, a Ken Butler. children's art center, pumpkin painting, free hayrack rides, Butler is the newly elected chairman of the Friends of the artisans from the Clayvilie Fdk Arts Guild and, new this year, Prairie Stars, a booster organization for the university's a book signing by faculty authors. intercollegiate athletic teams. Although the organizatlon has recently launched a Dagnall named legal counsel membership drive that will continue through Saturday, Aug. The Illinois Board of Regents approved the appointment of 17, Butler said his chief concern Is not recruiting members or Donna Dagnall as Sangamon State University's legal counsel raising money to support the university's athletic program. at its July 25 board meeting. "I think our main objective for the next few years will be to Dagnall, a graduate of Southern lllinois University Law encourage and support a mingling between young athletes in School, was formerly In private practice and worked for the Springfield and the university's athletes.' Butler said. State's Attorney's Appellate Prosecutor's office. "Although recruiting and fund raising are important, I think they must be secondary. If we do everything else right, the Lynn named to Convocom committee money wiil come. If fund raising becomes our primary and ~aomi0. Lynn, president of Sangamon State University, sole objective then we miss a great opportunity to have a . was named to West Central lilinols EducationalTdecommunl- lasting influence on our young people.' cations Corporation's (Convocom) executive committee at Its Butler is also a member of the board of the Springfield Area annual meeting held July 11 In Springfield. Soccer Association and has been a coach of youth soccer Also named to the executive committee was Ruth Friedland teams in Springfield for the last six years. Currently, he is of Springfield. George Hoffmann, a founder of SSU and coach of the Springfield Stars, an under-14 competitive soccer Convocom, was appointed an ex-officio member. team that won the Illinois state cup in 1990. "One thing the friends would like to do,' Butler said, "is to Foreign language classes filling fast arrange forsome recreational leagues in the area to play during halftime at some of the Prairie Star games. Can YOU if you always wanted to see fiords or the Great SSU imagine what a fabulous memory this would make for these is offering you the chance to learn and Mandarin kids?" Chinese this fail. But you'd better hurry. Since class size is Although most people think of only soccer when they think limited to six, SSU's foreign language classes are filling up of SSU, the Prairie Stars compete in women's volleyball, men's fast. These classes emphasize speaking and understanding and woments and sailing, Butler the Friends of the and students study with a native-speakingtutor. (cont'd on mvene) For more inforrnatlon. call 786-6512. (cont'd from front) (cont'd fmm previous column) Prairie Stars would be implementing the same kind of The local stand-outs will also include Greg Bryan. 'Greg's mentoring approach with all these teams. mom was the first secretary I had at Sangamon State.' "We want to give these younger players the chance to Gonulsen sald, 'and that was 15 years ago. Greg was five discover college opportunities for athletes, not just at SSU, then. He grew up watching the Prairie Stars and his lifelong but throughout Illinois," Butler said. dream was to be a Prairie Star and he's about to realize it.' Butler also said that the group had added two new Gonulsen sald returning players will include David White membership categories this year -- one for high school with the defense being lead by captain Rob Brown and the members and one for junior members, Ksth grade. offense being led by Danny Yonan, a returning all-American "A tremendous opportunity exists to strengthen the ties striker. between the community and SSU," Butler said, adding, "I'm As far as predictions go, Gonulsen Is quite optimistic. "By very impressed with SSU's new president, Naoml Lynn. She nature, I'm an optimistic person. Anyone in this kind of believes in cooperation between the cominunity and the business has to be. Enthusiasm and optimism are two things university and she strongly supports our mission. You can't every coach claims, and this year, I have plenty of these two ask for more than that.' thlngs, but I know they're not false.' Members of the Friends of the Prairie Stars receive family season admission to all athletic events, special seating and Langert named goalie coach preferred parking at home games and use of the university Sangamon State University Athletic Director Aydin library in addition to other benefits. Gonulsen recently announced that Ed Langert, goalle for the Fans joining during the current membership drive will be 1988 national champion Prairie Stars, has been named SSU's invited to an on-campus reception where they will have the goalle coach. opportunity to meet the SSU players and gain a first-hand Langert will also act as the team's fitness trainer. He season preview from the coaches. replaces former SSU goalie coach Bob Wharton, now head Money raised through membership dues and other soccer coach at Springfield College In Illinois. activties is used by the group to provide the university with "My goal as a coach.' Langert sald, 'is to obtain a national funds for grants-in-akl and scholarships for student athletes championship soccer ring to wear with the one I won as a and to supplement funds available for the acqulsitlon and player.' maintenance of athletic equipment, supplies and facilities. Before joining the Prairie Stars in 1988, Langert was an all- Those interested In joining the Friends of the Prairie Stars, American soccer player at Westchester Community College in should contact SSU's athletic office at 786-6674. New York and played one year at North Carolina State University, a top-20 Division I school. Gonulsen: 'We'll have a winner" Langert also has coached several competitive and The good news --for soccer fans -- is that Sangamon State recreational soccer teams in Springfield. University coach Aydin Gonulsen is predicting another winning season. The bad news - for opponents - is that Faculty/staff activities won't be enough. BRIAN ALLEY, dean of library services, is the author of a "I expect to have a winning season,' Gonulsen sald. "But chapter titled, "Never before in the hist~ryof libraries,' which our standards are much higher than other schools. Having appears in Library Technology 7970-1990: Shaping the Library merely a winning season doesn't satisfy us. We have big of the Future published by Meckler Publishing. goals. We want to win the national championship. But first we'll have to achieve some smaller goals. First is to have a STEVE EGGER, associate professor of social justice winning season. Second Is win the state title, which will be the professions, who published Serial Murder, An Elusive eighth time we've won it in 15 years. Third, we'll have to win Phenomenon, was recently intervlewed by Newsweek the area tournament to qualify for the nationals.' magazine regarding the Jeffrey Dahmer case. Egger has also SSU, an upperdivision schod, Is the only two-year granted Interviews to numerous media outlets throughout the institution to compete In the NAIA. Although the Prairie Stars United States, as well as Canada and the Netherlands. have a turnover rate for players double what other NAIA Including The Washington Post, Florida Today, the Edmonton schools experience, Gonulsen sees thls as an advantage. 'We Journal and Interpol Magazine. have the opportunity to build a brand new team twice as often,' Gonulsen saM. 'Sure, this year's team will struggle In TED MIMS, assistant professor of computer science, the early part of the season until we can Install our system. It recently served as an outside examiner for the Knox College will take at least five weeks to put together a very strong Honors Program. He helped evaluate an honors project that structure so that we can realize our goals." utilized transputers and parallel processing. Helping achieve those goals will be some newcomers who will add some International flavor to the Prairie Stars. JOHN SEFICK, SSU Auditorium assistant technical director. Jefferson Doe, brother of SSU's ail-time scorer Ezekiel and SCOTT WILSON, technical director, attended a sevenday Doe and a native of Uberh, Is transferring from Georgia State masters workshop in stage rigging, July 21-27, at Duke to play with the Prairie Stars thls season. 'it may be University. The workshop, conducted in association with the impossible to match Zlco's achievements at SSU, but If U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology, was designed for anyone has the chance to do It, it will be his brother,' teaching theater professionals and establishing safe rigging Gonulsen said. standards in the entertainment industry. Fellow countryman, Samuel Bedford, will be a key player In the Prairie Star's forward line, according to Gonulsen. Like ANTHONY SISNEROS, assistant professor of public Doe, Bedford will transfer to compete with the Stars. He administration, is developing a profile of Hispanics in public formerly played soccer at Martin Methodist College in servlce In lllinois as a follow-up to the 1987 Hispanic Tennessee. Employment Plan established by the Department of Central Strengthening the midfield, Gonulsen said, will be Rene Management Services. He is examining the status - Montero, from Belize City. recruitment, hiring and promotion -- of Hispanic employees at However, this year's Prairie Stars will not all be international all levels in agencies under the jurisdiction of the governor. transfer students. Mike Hampson from Rochester and Jeff The project is funded by the Illinois Association of Graduate Gleason from Chatham will be joining the team. Programs in Public Administration and the Joyce Foundation. (cont'd ned column)

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