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Whitworth Digital Commons Whitworth University Mind and Heart Newsletter University Archives 1995 Mind and Heart 1995 1995 Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.whitworth.edu/mind-and-heart Recommended Citation 1995 , "Mind and Heart 1995" Whitworth University (1995). Mind and Heart Newsletter. Paper 8. https://digitalcommons.whitworth.edu/mind-and-heart/8 This Peer Reviewed Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at Whitworth University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Mind and Heart Newsletter by an authorized administrator of Whitworth University. ind eart A MONTHLY UPDATE FROM PRESIDENT BILL ROBINSON, WHITWORTH COLLEGE APRIL 1995 It's hard to believe that this Mind and Heart will be the last oneI write before commencement. We have had a wonderful year on the Whitworth College campus. As we draw near to graduation,I can't imagine Whitworth without our seniors. My only consolation is thatI had this same feeling last year at this time, yet we went ahead and had college this year, even without the class of '94 ... butI will miss these students. Ihope your spring has been life-renewing. ACADEMICS Last monthI indicated that this newsletter would contain a It should also be noted that faculty members in our Art and sampling of our faculty's scholarly activities. During the Music Departments were active in producing exhibitions and 1994-1995 academic year, six of our professors took one-term performances both locally and nationally. sabbaticals. Forrest Baird studied Eastern philosophy in China; Because of their superior teaching skills, Whitworth Laura Bloxham studied the role of "place" in Southern literature faculty members are frequently called upon to present while doing research in the Southeast; Virgil Dedas continued papers and lectures across the country and around the world. The his studies in Japanese language and culture; Howard Gage following presentations represent only a sampling of this examined the use of technology and alternate pedagogical year's faculty activity. styles in teaching calculus; Mike Ingram investigated a wide range of conflict-resolution theories and applications; Dan Mark Biermann (Physics) presented "The Camera and the Keberle served as a Fulbright Scholar, teaching jazz at the Human Eye" at the national summer meeting of the American University of Cape Town in South Africa; and Charles McKinney Association of Physics Teachers in South Bend, Ind. researched the use of computer simulations in the integration of Dale Bruner Christian concepts into economics/business courses. (Religion) lectured on "John 13-17: The Farewell Discourse and Jesus' High-Priestly Prayer" in Spokane, Los Faculty members were also active in publishing. I've listed Angeles, Anchorage and Hong Kong. below a few of the articles that appeared in scholarly journals. Dick Evans (Music) presented If you would like the citations for any of these articles, please "J.S. Bach and the Pacific Northwest" and "The Music of call the Office of Academic Affairs at (509) 466-3702/3203. Mahler: Prelude to the Age of Anxiety" as part of the Inquiring Mind lectures in several Jim Waller (Psychology), "Dual Processing in Value Self- locations throughout Washington. Confrontation: The Role of Need for Cognition," Journal of Social Issues. Rick Hornor and Diana Trotter (Theatre) made presentations on "Teaching Theatre in a Christian College" at the Christians Richard Hergenrather (Business), "Looking Outside for a in Theatre Arts national conference in San Diego. New CEO," Leaders Magazine. Gordon Jackson (Communication Studies) lectured on "Press Raja Tanas (Sociology), "Teacher Philosophy and Program Freedom in Post-Apartheid South Africa" at the African Studies Implementation and the Impact on Sex Education Outcomes," Association annual meeting in Toronto, Canada. The Journal of Research and Development in Education. Paula Kreider (Education) presented a paper, "Restructuring: Julia Stronks (Political Studies), "The Legal Definition of Creating School-College Partnerships," at the American Asso- Religion," chapter on religion, Public Life and the American ciation of Colleges in Teacher Education conference in Wash- Polity. ington, D.C. Michael Young (Music), Nineteen hymn descants published Don Liebert (Sociology) presented the paper, "The Apostolic in a collection of 254 vocal descants, Worship. Form of Writing: Group Letters Before and After !Corinthians," at the Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense in Leuven, Belgium. Steve Meyer (Philosophy) gave a plenary address, titled "Intel- Prospective student interest in Whitworth College contin- Recently we were advised by Washington Water Power Co. Our basketball players received many richly deserved ligent Design and the Origin of Life," at the "Cosmos and ues to build. While far from being totally in place, this fall's of its intention to clean up the power line right-of-way on the postseason honors. In addition to the awardsI mentioned last Creator: Chance or Dance?" conference at Queens College in freshman class promises to be bright, diverse, and excited about "Back 40" portion of campus. Unfortunately, this included the month, Annette Sweeney and Nate Dunham were both named Cambridge, England. Whitworth's Christian identity and mission, and its commit- cutting of much new pine growth that had taken hold over the NAIA All-America Scholar Athletes for their efforts in the ment to the liberal arts. last 15 years along the right-of-way. Physical Plant Director classroom and on the court. Annette was also named third-team Dan Sanford (International Management) presented a paper, Keith Sullivan, Grounds Supervisor Janet Wright and our staff All-America, and Kevin Wright and Nate received honorable "Maximizing International Educational Partnerships," at the STUDENT LIFE seized the moment and transplanted approximately thirty mention All-America (NAIA, Division II). In addition Roman International Studies convention in Chicago. 5-to 15-foot trees from that corridor into campus areas that have Wickers and Nate were named honorable mention Little All- On April 7 student body elections were held. Wendi Story is Glena Schubarth (Psychology) presented a paper, "Post- lost trees in recent years. Northwest. Congratulations to these fine players. our new president, Phil Shahbaz takes over as executive vice Traumatic Stress Disorder and Vietnam Veterans," at the West- president, and John Sedgwick will serve as financial vice AsI write this letter, the section of Hawthorne Road in front Swimmers Susan Kohler and Laurilyn Hepler were also ern Psychological Association meeting in Los Angeles. president. I've been very impressed with all three of these of the college is completely torn up and non-navigable. In named NAIA All-America Scholars. Combining a stellar Jerry Sittser (Religion) presented a paper, "Expanding De- students. Student leadership next year will be superb. fact, for the past two weeks we have had to route traffic onto athletic career with strong academics is a very difficult task. mocracy on the Home Front: Religion During World War II," campus in very creative ways. A new major sewer line is being We're proud of our four hardworking scholar-athletes and very On April 8,800 of us were transported to the tropical islands to the American Society of Church History in Miami, Fla. installed to serve the northern reaches of Spokane. A year ago excited about their accomplishments! of our 50th state, Hawaii, without ever leaving the campus. we were advised this project would not begin for at least 25 Jim Waller (Psychology) made a presentation, titled The famed Hawaiian Luau was once again a great success. The baseball team is 10-10-1, 4-2 in the conference. Pitcher years. The county changed its mind. Please don't let this mess "Memorialization, Representation and Teaching the Holocaust," Many of our Hawaiian students' parents flew over (along with Bill Wark is having an excellent season, according to Coach deter you from visiting our campus. We have many exciting Holocaust Studies and Pedagogy Conference at Dartmouth several thousand pounds of beautiful Hawaiian vegetation) to Rod Taylor, and Don O'Neal is leading the team in all at the events coming up and we will always provide access for you to offensive help in the preparation of categories. Now all we need is College in Hanover, N. H. Kahlua pig, teriyaki beef, chicken long reach them. some baseball weather to rice, sticky rice, poi, lomilomi salmon, pineapple upside-down encourage the faithful to get out to Merkel Field for a few sun- John Yoder (Political Studies) presented a lecture, titled "De- cake, and haupia, a cold coconut pudding. Of course, the soaked games. mocratization and Traditional African Political Philosophy," at ATHLETICS program performed by our students was as good as the food. We the African Studies Association annual meeting in Toronto, Speaking of baseball (and, especially, of Merkel Field), all had a great evening. The track and field team hosted its first meet on the Boppell Canada. Coach Paul Merkel is recovering nicely from emergency coro- Memorial Track March 4, and they will host the NCIC During the last two weeks our Student Life staff has con- nary bypass surgery. He's resting at home andI know he'd like Not only do we have a professionally active faculty, but Championships May 5 and 6. The team is 3-3 in conference after ducted hundreds of interviews for various student leader- to receive a card from those of you who want to wish him well. occasionally our students publish articles reporting the the recent Inland Empire meet, at which our men won and our ship positions. On April 22 the new student leaders' retreat Paul is, as you know, a Whitworth institution. We miss him and results of their research. In fact, the March edition of The women took second. According to Coach Sam Wiseman, NCIC began the process of orienting these students for the various we're looking forward to seeing him around campus again soon.