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Grand Valley State University ScholarWorks@GVSU 2008-2009, Volume 33 Grand Valley Forum, 1976- 3-2-2009 Grand Valley Forum, volume 033, number 23, March 2, 2009 Grand Valley State University Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/forum33 Part of the Archival Science Commons, Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation Grand Valley State University, "Grand Valley Forum, volume 033, number 23, March 2, 2009" (2009). 2008-2009, Volume 33. 23. http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/forum33/23 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Grand Valley Forum, 1976- at ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in 2008-2009, Volume 33 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Monday, March 2, Monday, 2009 A NEWSLETTER FOR THE GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY Published by News & Information Services WGS students, supporters celebrate honor society The newest honor society at Grand Valley ate and scholar, Davis told the inducted 25 students and 13 faculty and staff, students about her experiences in and alumnae into its ranks during a ceremony the field. held February 23 in the Kirkhof Center. “I learned that once you start The Iota Iota Iota (Triota) induction ceremony examining the world through the was also a celebration of the first majors lens of gender, you never look graduating from the Women and Gender at it the same way again,” Davis Studies program. Kathleen Underwood, direc- said. tor of WGS and associate professor of his- tory, said women’s studies courses at Grand There are 51 chapters of Triota Valley began in 1973. The program was made throughout the country. Triota a minor in the mid-1980s, and in 1997 it is named for ancient goddesses changed to include gender studies, consistent Inanna, Isthar and Isis. with a shift at other universities. Inductees who are honorary or Photo by Heather Dixon “In the past three years, there has been a strik- associate members are Kathleen A student walks down a receiving line after being inducted ing increase in the numbers of students who Blumreich, Maria Cimitile, into Triota, the honor society for Women and Gender Studies. From left are Kathleen Underwood, Gayle Davis, have graduated with the minor; and the first Danielle DeMuth, Gayle Davis, Marlene Kowalski-Braun, Linda Rynbrandt, Sara Waalkes majors, seven students, will graduate this Marlene Kowalski-Braun, Karen and Wendy Wenner. April,” Underwood said. Libman, Julia Mason, Viochita Nachescu, Kathryn Remlinger, inductees need to meet requirements of a GPA Provost Gayle R. Davis also spoke to the Linda Rynbrandt, Sara Waalkes, Wendy of 3.0 or higher following six credits of WGS Triota inductees. As a women’s studies gradu- Wenner and Joanne Ziembo-Vogl. Student courses. Across Campus Faculty member a graphic style comparable to the hit feature of new work. film ‘300.’ I like to tell people it’s ‘Ken Burns to be featured on meets Conan the Barbarian.’ Some of the Notter has History Channel production was done in Michigan because of taught introduc- the great tax incentives Michigan has for film tory level writing An anthropology professor will be a featured producers.” classes at Grand expert on a History Channel series about Valley and gave a ancient battles and warriors. Schwartz has been featured on the History reading last year Channel in the past. In 2005, he was inter- in the Writers “Battles BC” premieres Monday, March 9, viewed for the show “Bible Battles.” Series. His at 9 p.m. on the History Channel. Mark book, Holding Schwartz, assistant professor of anthropology, Poet receives NEA Everything will be a featured expert every Monday night Down, received for eight weeks after the premiere. Literature Fellowship the Crab Orchard William Notter Series in Poetry “Battles BC” will showcase leaders from the William Notter, a visiting writer at Grand First Book ancient world in some of the greatest conflicts Valley, recently received a Literature Award, and will be published this fall. Much in history. The eight-part series will explore Fellowship from the National Endowment for of his poetry is a testimony to the rural land- the strategies, tactics, and weapons used by the Arts. The fellowships alternate annually scapes of his youth in Colorado, and how it commanders such as Hannibal, David, Caesar, between poetry and prose. affects people. Alexander, Moses and Joshua. For 2009, Notter is one of 41 poets to receive “It wasn’t until I left home, to attend the “I’ve seen versions of the show and it looks fellowships, which include $25,000 to encour- entertaining,” said Schwartz. “The show uses age focusing on creativity and the production continues on page 2 2 Forum March 2, 2009 Across Campus continued from page 1 each article focused on some facet of how foundations pursue change at the community level. University of Evansville in Indiana as an undergrad, that I realized how much I missed my local landscape,” Notter said. “Actually, I became more For more information, contact Teri Behrens at [email protected] or (734) aware of it on the 18-hour drives home, when, about 40 miles from my 646-2874. destination, I’d relax into the bluffs and river alongside the highway.” With his bachelor’s degree in hand, Notter moved to Oxford, Mississippi, Students travel to Washington seminar hoping to work in a bookstore there, while writing poetry. That job fell through, though he found another — digging fence post holes for the Four political science students said they learned a lot from a week-long famed author John Grisham. He still chuckles over the irony of it. Notter seminar in Washington, D.C., that, oh yeah, coincided with President went on to earn a MFA from the University of Arkansas. Obama’s Inauguration Day. Over the years Notter has traveled and lived throughout the West, The students, MaryBeth Midwest and South, paying attention to the landscape of each and the Dieters, Felix Sharpe, names of indigenous plants and trees. Many have found their way into Alexis Stanczuk and his poetry, which has appeared on NPR’s “The Writer’s Almanac,” and Selma Tucker, applied in journals such as Alaska Quarterly, Midwest Quarterly and Southern and were accepted to Poetry Review. attend a week-long sem- inar at the Washington Center, a nonprofit orga- Johnson Center publishes first journal nization that coordinates seminars and internships The first issue of the Foundation Review is now available. The peer- for hundreds of univer- Photo courtesy of MaryBeth Dieters reviewed journal for philanthropy is a quarterly journal published sities. through The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Political science majors stand with a card- board cutout of Vice President Joe Biden Leadership at Grand Valley State University. While the seminar was during their trip to Washington, D.C. From enjoyable, they said the left are MaryBeth Dieters, Felix Sharpe, Selma The journal is the first of its kind, devoted specifically to improving foun- highlight was the inau- Tucker and Alexis Stanczuk. dation philanthropy. A copy of the first issue can be found at www.founda- guration. tionreview.org “I really felt like we were attending a ceremony for royalty,” said Sharpe. “As more evaluation and research is being done in and about philanthropy, “Everyone on the train and in the crowd had an Obama piece of clothing, the need for a place to share this knowledge is greater than ever,” said and he’s held in such high regard. But, historically, I believe he is really Teri Behrens, editor-in-chief. “Our goal is to publish rigorous and read- the right person for the job.” able articles about the work of foundations and the foundation sector.” Behrens said the theme for the first issue is “Community Change,” with continues on page 3 FORUM Volume 33, Number 23 GVFaces The GVSU Forum is published by the News Jack Lane during the and Information Services Office. The submis- Box Office and House Manager day, and sion deadline is Tuesday noon. Send publi- during per- cation items to Michele Coffill, editor, c/o formances. [email protected]. Telephone: 616-331-2221. After earning a bachelor’s degree in political science Fax: 616-331-2250. and history, Jack Lane never thought that he would He organizes end up in the theater business. upcoming Faculty and staff members can find an online shows with “Sketches” submission form on the Web at www.gvsu.edu/forum. However, while working at a record store during the ticketing News and Information Services Staff: college, he was introduced to a career in box office system, and management. Now with 24 years of experience in also man- Mary Eilleen Lyon, assistant vice president ages box Jack Lane Sherry Bouwman, NIS assistant box office management, he is the box office and Dottie Barnes, communications specialist house manager for the Louis Armstrong Theatre. office ticket Brian J. Bowe, communications specialist sales. During performance nights, he helps the ush- Michele Coffill, communications specialist Before coming to Grand Valley in November, Lane ers prepare their materials together, and makes sure Mary Isca Pirkola, communications specialist worked in box office management for the DeVos everything in the box office and house are organized. Bernadine Carey Tucker, photography manager Performance Hall and the Broadway Theatre Guild. Elizabeth Lienau, photography coordinator He handled the administrative side of the shows that “I am enjoying working with student clientele,” said Amanda Pitts, photographer were performed, organizing season ticket packages Lane. “I’m still learning about Grand Valley’s theater Leah Burns, student writer and working with clients to bring shows to Grand program everyday, and I’ve noticed the talent here Rapids.

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