UT

www.utnews.utoledo.eduNEWS April 11, 2005 Volume 5, Issue 23 Best-selling author to discuss UT researcher looking to prevent importance of words bone loss By Jon Strunk

s the baby boomers near retire- ment and the American Apopulation continues to age, health concerns such as cancer, strokes and heart disease more often are consid- ered the primary threat to older Ameri- Paying tribute cans. But the risk for broken or fractured Page 6 limbs is just as real because of age- related loss of bone mass. Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by decreased bone mass that leads to increased skeletal fragility and susceptibility to fracture, and more than 75 percent of the more than 10 million Americans afflicted with osteoporosis are women, according to the Tom Robbins National Osteoporosis Foundation. By Vicki L. Kroll To help reverse this trend, the “The lecture is going to be about the National Science Foundation has awarded Author Tom Robbins is searching for importance of words,” he said. “Language UT a five-year, $400,000 grant to develop Gripping art the perfect sentence. is my coach. As a writer, language is my and implement a program dedicated to Page 12 “The perfect sentence, if there is such manager, it’s my mistress, it’s my guru. studying the causes of skeletal fragility a thing, would be both vivid and mysteri- It’s very difficult to separate words from and looking at ways to reverse the process. ous, accessible and unpredictable at the image, but I do believe generally that “Forty percent of all women over same time. Whether it shakes out like a language itself is more important than the age 50 will eventually suffer from a hip, wrinkled bed sheet or barrels ahead like a objects or ideas it represents, especially wrist or vertebral osteoporotic fracture,” locomotive, it has to have rhythm,” he said for the novelist or poet because their jobs said Dr. Ozan Akkus, UT assistant in a recent phone interview from his home are to employ words not to communicate professor of bioengineering, who will near Seattle. “When the subject meets the but rather to reveal. So words have color, direct the study. “Twelve to 20 percent of Campus community verb, the verb should yell, ‘Surprise!’” contour, texture and weight, and these osteoporotic hip fracture patients don’t The writer known for his witty attributes are critically important in the invited to survive the year following their fracture wordplay and enlightening fiction will construction of good sentences.” due to surgical complications and old age.” deliver the 16th annual Richard M. Spring Convocation Robbins has put together some great According to Akkus, the current Summers Memorial Lecture Friday, sentences over the years. He has written treatment for osteoporosis aims to April 15, at 4 p.m. in Doermann Theater. Even Cowgirls Get eight novels, including preserve bone mass to prevent increased The title of his talk is “Language Is the Blues Still Life With Wood- Wednesday, April 20 (1976), bone weakness. He hopes to develop a Not the Frosting, It’s the Cake.” continued on page 2 4 p.m. complementary procedure to augment the Work area: body’s natural processes for strengthen- Doermann Theater Beth Rasor, ing the quality of remaining bone tissue front, and that naturally declines with age. *** Mallory Fay, seniors in Bone quality will be improved by the College artificial mimicking agents that will make President Dan Johnson of Pharmacy, up for the loss in natural factors that studied on a regulate the creation and mineralization of to discuss bench in bone tissue. As the body ages, the “Action Plan for Centennial mineralization process becomes irregular, Mall last which results in uncontrolled growth of Excellence” week. mineral crystals, increasing bone’s fragility. “The uncontrolled growth of Faculty/Staff Campaign crystals is akin to a fossilization process as we live,” he said. Kickoff Photo by continued on page 2 Daniel Miller 2 News April 11, 2005 Step into the World of Atoms this fall UT program designed to boost students’ By Deanna Lytle interest in chemistry, confidence By Jon Strunk n celebration of the World Year of original papers contain,” Curtis explained. To qualify, students must have Physics 2005, the physics and “There is no math intimidation in this n indication of last year’s success, completed one year of high school Iastronomy department is offering a course” as the material is conceptual in The chemistry and have limited family income special version of PHYS 1050 titled World nature. Achemistry department is expanding (below $32,000 or below $45,200 if the of Atoms during fall semester 2005. Two areas that Curtis will stress in Project SEED, a national program students have a secondary factor, such as The World Year of Physics recognizes the course include atomic structure and the designed to provide economically if they would represent the family’s first the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s demystification of physics phenomena. disadvantaged high school students generation in college, if they come from a Miracle Year 1905, a year in which he “I want to convey the behavior of interested in chemistry the opportunity to single parent family or if they’re a published three landmark papers in the atoms and how they go together to form conduct professional research in teams led member of underrepresented minority). field of physics on light quanta, Brownian things,” he said. “I especially want to get by University faculty. Amounts are scaled for family size. motion and the special theory of relativity. across that certain physics occurrences do Funded jointly by the American Students are required to work full The PHYS 1050 course has no not violate intuition. Often, things in Chemical Society and the UT chemistry time for at least eight weeks during the prerequisites and can be applied toward a physics are presented as if there is some department, the concept behind Project summer. UT core requirement and a College of Arts mystery or magic involved. But these SEED is to plant the idea that a college “This isn’t just a shadow program,” and Sciences requirement in natural apparent paradoxes are actually function- education is an attainable goal, said Jorgensen said, “it’s a proactive learning sciences. It is worth three credit hours and ing the right way. I want to make some of Dr. Andrew Jorgensen, UT associate environment. Students are in the lab doing meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the phenomena seem more friendly and clear.” professor of chemistry and coordinator of some of the same work as professors and from 1 to 1:50 p.m. in McMaster Hall Curtis said people from all academic the Project SEED program at the University. graduate students.” Room 2002. disciplines are welcome in the course. “In “We’re trying to catch high school First-year Project SEED students According to Dr. Larry Curtis, a sense, this class can be treated as a one- students early on,” he said. “We want to receive a stipend of $2,275, funded Distinguished University Professor of room schoolhouse. If there are some take those students who might not be equally by ACS and the UT chemistry Physics and Astronomy, class materials people who are well-versed in math, I can considering college either because of department. The Toledo section of ACS will include Einstein’s original papers, as speak to them. And if there are others who financial reasons or because they don’t and Dr. Robert Maley, a UT chemistry well as newspaper articles and work of don’t have as much experience in math, I think they could be successful.” department alumnus, also have donated later scientists. can address them.” By imbedding the students into funds. Those returning for a second year “What many people don’t realize is For more information on the course, professional research teams, Jorgensen of research — under the same professor that Einstein’s work is very easy to read — contact Curtis at [email protected] hopes the students get hooked on science and in the same lab — earn $2,600. people have added in more math than the or call Ext. 2341. and gain the confidence to know they can Jorgensen said he remembers being succeed academically at a university. in the same position as the students Project Author continued from page 1 UT has received more than $8,000 to SEED tries to reach — academically able pecker (1980), Jitterbug Perfume (1984), help fund seven students’ stipends — up to attend college but with no plans to do so Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates from four last year. Jorgensen said two of because of financial limitations. (2000) and Villa Incognito (2003). His last year’s students are returning, and he “I went to college because one of my books are available in 21 languages, and plans to make contacts with area high teachers invested his time to ensure his stories, essays and poems have appeared school chemistry and science teachers college was in my future,” he said. “We’re in numerous publications ranging from shortly to attract qualified candidates to trying to do the same thing with these Esquire to Playboy. fill the other five positions before the students today, and we are hopeful that The native of Blowing Rock, N.C., May 1 deadline. their future success will be the reward.” attended Washington and Lee University, graduated with honors from a professional Researcher continued from page 1 school of art, drama and music in Virginia, and did graduate work in Far In addition to the research, the grant College of Engineering, praised Akkus, Eastern philosophy at the University of has an educational aspect that will both for his academic and scholarly Washington. integrate undergraduate students to conduct achievements as well as for his outreach His sense of humor came naturally. the research and supplement the existing into the Toledo community. “Humor is just part of who I am, it’s part curriculum to provide bioengineering “Our engineering faculty are of my worldview, it’s the backbone of my students the opportunity to study the tissue involved in cutting-edge research in the philosophy,” he said. “I don’t believe and body structures at the nanostructural area of advanced materials and Dr. Akkus’ there is any wisdom without humor.” level. Akkus said the skills obtained through work is an excellent example. We are His fans would agree. And what these experiences will be invaluable to proud to have him as a member of our does Robbins want his readers to take graduates once they enter the biomedical faculty and delighted that the National Tom Robbins’ latest book was released job market. Science Foundation has chosen to away from his works? “When they finish in 2003. one of my books, I would like them to Another educational component of recognize him through the prestigious the proposal is to foster the involvement of Career Award,” he said. feel the way they might feel after they from Marie Summers to honor her son, 10 high school girls in science and Akkus’ grant is titled “Career: leave a Fellini film or a Grateful Dead who was a member of the UT English engineering research. Akkus cited the Development of an Integrated Research concert, which is to say that they’ve department from 1966 until his death in lower numbers of female science and and Education Program in Nanobio- encountered a life force in a large and 1988. During his time at the University, he engineering college students, especially in mechanical Analysis of Skeletal Fragility.” unpredictable manner, and as a result, served as assistant director of freshman a field of study that impacts women so The Career Award is NSF’s most prestigious their sense of wonder has been awakened English, director of freshman English, and intimately, and hopes bringing students commendation for new faculty members and and they are more aware of the possibilities undergraduate and graduate adviser. into the program early on will spark their recognizes the early career development of everything in life.” For more information on the free, interest and encourage them to pursue activities of scholars most likely to become The Richard M. Summers Memorial public lecture, call the UT English careers in scientific and engineering fields. the academic leaders of the 21st century. Lecture is made possible by an endowment department at Ext. 2318. Dr. Nagi Naganathan, dean of the People 3 April 11, 2005 University Women’s Commission honors employees, students

Photo by Bill Hartough President Dan Johnson posed for a photo with those honored at the Outstanding Women’s Awards, from left, Mary Morrison, Dr. Madeline Muntersbjorn, Sherry Tripepi, Dr. Nancy Morrison, Dr. Marcia McInerney and Joan Uhl Browne.

By Vicki L. Kroll

ive UT women were recognized • Dr. Nancy Morrison, associate coordinated the Clothesline Project on training or class were Dr. Christina March 30 for their continuing professor of astronomy and director of campus. In addition, she is part of the Fitzgerald, assistant professor of English; Fcontributions to the campus Ritter Observatory. She came to the emergency response team and is on call Charlene Hansen-Morlock, secretary 2 community at the 19th annual Outstanding University in 1978. Her research around the clock three months of the in the chemistry department; Dr. Lisa Women’s Awards. focuses on stellar spectroscopy, year to help students in emotional Kovach, assistant professor of foundations About 200 people attended the including massive stars and stellar distress. of education; and Angela Pezzi, hall ceremony, which was sponsored by the winds. “She has worked diligently to director in Parks Tower. University Women’s Commission and the maintain and improve Ritter Observa- The University Women’s Commission The commission also presented Society of Women Engineers. tory, despite the fact that resources have also recognized Joan Uhl Browne for her $1,000 scholarships to four students. President Dan Johnson helped present been limited,” noted one nominator. years of service to UT. Browne’s nine-year Receiving awards based on academic the Outstanding Women Awards to: Last year, Morrison received a National term on the UT board of trustees will achievement, support of women’s and Science Foundation grant for $411,905 expire in July. She was the first woman to gender studies, and campus and community • Dr. Marcia McInerney, professor and to make Ritter Observatory’s controls serve as chair of the board from 2002 to involvement were Wolali Dedo, a junior interim chair of medicinal and biological more user friendly and to purchase a 2004, and she led the presidential search in the College of Arts and Sciences; chemistry. She joined the UT faculty in large-format CCD camera to further committee in 2000 and 2001. Ashley Nickel, a senior in the College of 1991 and has been studying autoimmune research efforts. In addition, the commission handed Arts and Sciences; Gabrielle Seay, a diabetes for more than 20 years. Her out four professional staff development sophomore in the College of Arts and research has gained much attention. • Dr. Madeline Muntersbjorn, associate awards for the first time. Receiving $50 Sciences; and Megan Vozar, a senior in McInerney has received grants from the professor of philosophy. She has been at awards to help cover costs for a seminar, the College of Pharmacy. National Institutes of Health, and she UT since 1994. Nominators wrote was a Senior Iacocca Fellow and worked Muntersbjorn has a reputation for at the Joslin Diabetes Center at Harvard making difficult logic courses easier by Medical School in 1998-99. In addition using humor and real-life examples. She to teaching and conducting research, is the department’s undergraduate McInerney serves on several UT adviser and past adviser for the UT committees. Philosophy Club. She writes papers in the history and philosophy of science • Mary Morrison, director of development and mathematics as well as “Buffy the for the College of Arts and Sciences in Vampire Slayer” studies. Muntersbjorn the Office of Institutional Advancement. has served on several UT committees, “Mary has been a loyal, dedicated and and she is an advocate for Apple Tree hard-working employee at The University Nursery School. of Toledo for 20 years,” wrote one nominator. “Mary’s support of and belief • Sherry Tripepi, a social worker in the in UT is attested by the fact that she is a University Counseling Center. She has long-term donor to the University and been working at UT since 1997. The volunteers countless hours of her time therapist specializes in eating disorders, toward many activities associated with body image, sexual assault and abuse, UT.” Morrison is a 1989 alumna of the and stress management. Tripepi has Photo by Bill Hartough College of Business Administration. participated in Take Back the Night and President Johnson also posed for a photo with UWC Scholarship recipients, from left, Ashley Nickel, Wolali Dedo, Gabrielle Seay and Megan Vozar. 4 News April 11, 2005 Outstanding advisers, researchers, teachers honored By Vicki L. Kroll

utstanding advisers, researchers the University in 1995. For the past 15 and teachers will be recognized at years, she has been investigating the Oa dinner Friday, April 15, at relationships between exposure to violent 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ingman Room. video games and children’s behavior and Each 2005 award recipient will personality. Funk and Dr. Robert Elliott, receive a certificate and $1,500. UT professor of psychology, developed Recipients of the Outstanding two scales to assess children’s and Adviser Awards are: adolescents’ attitudes toward violence that have been used in several research projects. And she and Dr. Christine Fox, UT associate professor of foundations of education, are finalizing the development of a scale to measure empathy in children.

Dr. Alice Skeens Susan Martyn

Dr. Alice Skeens, associate professor “Her scholarship manages to blend of psychology. She started teaching at UT the theoretical with an approach that also as an instructor in 1963 in the former makes her work accessible to non- Community and Technical College and academic lawyers. In her 30 years of law four years later moved to the College of teaching, she has published one casebook, Arts and Sciences, where she was an two forthcoming book manuscripts, four assistant professor and undergraduate book chapters, 27 law review articles and Cora Allen adviser. In 1982, she was promoted to four reviews,” noted one nominator. Cora Allen, counselor in the Student associate professor. Skeens served as “Professor Martyn’s research has had Development Program in University assistant to the president from 1987 to major identifiable impact on the develop- College. She has been advising UT 1997, and then returned to full-time ment of the law both in the area of legal students since 1972. She has served on teaching. ethics and in the field of health care law.” Dr. Jeanne Funk several University committees over the “Dr. Skeens is always willing to put Martyn has served on two national years and was honored with one of the the student first,” wrote one nominator. “Jeanne’s work will benefit society in commissions that have created templates Outstanding Women Awards in 1996. “She helped me a great deal throughout many ways,” wrote one nominator. “It will for state lawyer professional codes and the Allen is an alumna of UT, receiving an my four years at UT. She is an extremely assist our children to be less violent and entire law that governs lawyer conduct. associate degree in social services busy individual; she is on several aggressive and as a result will lower She is a member of the Supreme technology in 1972. committees, but she always took time to aggression and violence in our society.” Court’s Task Force on the Rules of “I have known Mrs. Allen for over 30 answer my questions.” Funk has received continuous Professional Conduct, charged with the years, and she is one truly remarkable “I believe that advising is much more funding in training grants from the Ohio responsibility of redrafting Ohio’s state woman. Her knowledge of University than scheduling and making sure students Department of Mental Health for years. lawyer code. Her work in bioethics policies and procedures is phenomenal,” stay on track for graduation,” Skeens said. She has published more than 40 refereed includes two Supreme Court briefs filed in wrote one nominator. “Students love her. “I believe it involves caring for students, journal papers. In 2000, she testified before right-to-die cases. She is willing to help anyone who needs it. taking time to listen to their problems, the Senate Commerce Committee on the Dr. John Murray, associate I have seen her give students money, food, suggesting possible solutions, calling the impact of interactive violence on children. professor of economics. He joined the UT clothing, transportation to class and even appropriate person for them and arranging Her expertise on violent video games has faculty in 1994. His research examines the home if necessary.” Another wrote, “Mrs. an appointment if you refer them, discussing led to interviews with The New York economic and demographic history of the Allen is dedicated to helping students in career goals and alternatives, and Times, the Associated Press, Time Magazine, United States, continental Europe and every way, shape and form. She loves her recommending them for graduate school Consumer Reports and ABC’s “Primetime.” Southeast Asia, integrating economics and job and does everything she can to make or employment. My greatest rewards are Susan Martyn, Stoepler Professor of history in the study of health, education students succeed.” thank-you notes from students, seeing my Law and Values. She has been teaching at and labor markets in the past. “I strongly believe in advising the students succeed in their chosen careers, UT since 1980. Her research focuses on “Since receiving his PhD in 1992, whole student, both academically and on a and seeing them happy.” legal ethics and bioethics. Martyn co- Murray has published 31 articles in personal level,” Allen said. “I believe that wrote a casebook, Traversing the Ethical refereed journals, six book chapters and an adviser should be honest, trustworthy, Receiving the Outstanding Re- Minefield: Problems, Laws and Profes- reference entries, and 13 book reviews,” nonjudgmental, knowledgeable and open- searcher Awards are: sional Responsibility (2004) and two other wrote one nominator. “Google indicates minded. I love my job and I love making a Dr. Jeanne B. Funk, professor of books, Red Flags: A Lawyer’s Handbook that Murray’s publications have appeared difference in my students’ lives by showing psychology and director of the doctoral on Legal Ethics and The Law Governing on syllabuses of courses in English, them that someone cares about them.” program in clinical psychology. She joined Lawyers: National Rules, Standards and economics, history, public health and Statutes, which are due out this year. sociology departments at such universities News 5 April 11, 2005

as Ohio State, Toronto, Warwick (UK), has been at UT since 1991. She is the everything.” Another noted, “She brings a James Tierney, professor of law. He Johns Hopkins and Washington (Seattle).” director of the College of Pharmacy wonderful, friendly attitude to class that joined the UT faculty in 1988. Prior to Honors Program. The immunologist and makes learning business math fun. She’s teaching, he practiced law in New York biochemist began her research with the an asset to the entire University.” And and Washington, D.C. initial characterization of the murine another wrote, “She is one of the few analog of CD4, the lymphocyte protein professors that I remember with the known as the receptor for HIV. Since fondest memories.” 1989, Wall has studied the function of the “Receiving this award is a great immune system in the autoimmune disease honor,” Miller said. “My teaching myasthenia gravis, a chronic neuromuscular philosophy is quite simple. I have high disease characterized by skeletal muscle expectations of the students. I am always weakness. well-prepared for my classes and I have “This is seminal work. She has fun in the classroom. I hope I am able to continued to challenge herself with convey the beauty of mathematics and the pressing questions in the forefront of enjoyment that comes from mastering this immunology research and recently showed useful subject.” that cytokines worsen myasthenia gravis,” wrote one nominator. “This was clearly an unexpected finding, which has resulted in a change in the attitude toward the role of cytokines in antibody mediated autoimmune diseases in general.” While at UT, Wall has received Dr. John Murray consistent funding from the National Murray and Dr. Ruth Herndon, UT Institutes of Health, including a six-year James Tierney professor of history, received $125,000 $500,000 grant in 1999. She has received from the Spencer Foundation in Chicago more than $1 million in federal funding “Professor Tierney is passionate to fund conferences that will lead to the for her work and has published 29 papers about his work. He isn’t like most publication of their edited book, Children on numerous biological subjects. professors who just go through the Bound to Labor in Early America. He also motions,” wrote one nominator. “He treats received a $71,000 grant from the Honored as Outstanding Teachers are: each student as if he or she is the most National Institutes of Health, National important student in the school. Also, he is Institute for Child Development and one of the few professors who will come Health, Human Learning and Learning down to the forum just to chat with Disabilities Program and used the funds to students.” Another wrote, “He teaches write three articles. He is the associate Contract Law and Federal Income Tax. editor of the journal Social Science Both can be very complex, difficult (if not Edward Stelnicki History. maddening!) subjects, but Professor Edward J. Stelnicki, lecturer in Tierney breaks the material down in a mathematics. He has taught at the clear and concise manner to make it University for 11 years. Stelnicki was a understandable.” teacher and administrator for 32 years with “In my teaching, I try to show respect Washington Local Schools and was twice for the abilities of my students and for the nominated for Ohio principal of the year. diverse experiences they bring to the “Mr. Stelnicki does an unbelievable classroom,” Tierney said. “I often think I job at getting everyone in the class to have a hidden advantage in teaching participate and understand the material Contract Law and Federal Income Tax, in being taught. Everyone is comfortable that students don’t often expect to enjoy enough to ask him questions, and he these subjects. It’s rewarding to see my answers them in ways we can compre- students become excited and engaged as hend,” wrote one nominator. Another they realize that the law in these areas is not wrote, “Mr. Stelnicki is the best teacher I a dry set of abstract rules, but consists of Elaine Miller have. He looks at the class when he does a principles that affect individuals every day.” Elaine Miller, associate professor of problem so he notices if someone doesn’t mathematics. She has been teaching at UT understand it. He will go over the problem since 1984. until he or she gets it right.” “I have always hated math, but with “I want to challenge my students to Mrs. Miller, I have learned to enjoy it,” do their best. I expect them to work hard,” wrote one nominator. “She understands the Stelnicki said. “My purpose as a teacher is Dr. Katherine Wall — Photos by Bill Hartough and Daniel Miller frustration that is involved with her to provide a learning experience that will Dr. Katherine A. Wall, professor of subject and that everyone is different so last a lifetime and be useful in the years medicinal and biological chemistry. She she takes her time to thoroughly explain ahead.” 6 News April 11, 2005 ‘Ideals, Courage and Hope’: War experiences spotlighted at Canaday Center By Deanna Lytle

In no way do I want this recap of my war history interviews with local veterans She believes experience to be misconstrued to give the recorded for the national Veterans History people are taking more impression that I did anything heroic, Project of the Library of Congress. The notice of veterans’ but merely was glad to have served booklet was made possible in part by the viewpoints due to the my country. Ohio Humanities Council, a state affiliate opening of the World — George Blakeman, U.S. Marines 2nd of the National Endowment for the War II memorial and the Division during World War II and corporal Humanities, and was edited by Casey war’s 60th anniversary during the Korean War Stark and Jim Seely, graduate students in this year. It’s also the UT history department. important to capture hether or not they are comfort- “I think the oral history project is veterans’ experiences, as able with the title of hero, it is wonderful,” said Corrine Blakeman, who “something like 1,500 Wclear that members of the armed read a story written by her late husband for World War II veterans a services have performed extraordinary deeds inclusion in the project. “It’s in the day are dying,” Floyd that have preserved America’s freedom. archives at UT and in Washington, D.C., said. But going beyond the epic battles and and it will help others learn about war.” The free, public larger-than-life military icons, the Ward Veterans and survivors interviewed exhibit can be seen M. Canaday Center for Special Collections for the project have been invited to the Monday through Friday is focusing on the personal experiences of opening of the exhibit. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. soldiers in “Ideals, Courage and Hope: The exhibit contains cases for the The art exhibit, The Experience of Soldiers in America’s early American wars, the Civil War, World “Renewed Hope: Wars.” War I, World War II, the Korean War and Paintings by Adam The exhibit opens at 3 p.m. Wednes- the Vietnam War. Photographs, mementos, Grant,” is on display in day, April 13, and runs through Friday, diaries, letters and books provide a vivid the art gallery outside Aug. 26. Sarah Rouse, deputy director of description of the soldiers’ experiences. the Canaday Center. It the Library of Congress Veterans History Uniforms from World Wars I and II and features works by Project, will speak at the opening, and a the Korean War are also on display. Toledo artist Grant, who reception will follow her talk. According to Barbara Floyd, director was imprisoned in To accompany the exhibit, the of the center, interest in firsthand accounts concentration camps Canaday Center has published “Ideals, of soldiers has increased recently. “Many during World War II. Courage and Hope: Selections From The books have been written from the perspective For more informa- Photo by Daniel Miller University of Toledo Veterans History of the historian. But within the past five tion, contact the A replica of a Civil War cannon, a photo of soldiers and The Project Interviews.” The booklet contains years, something we’re finally doing is Canaday Center at Pennisular Campaign in Virginia by James Marks is one excerpts from some of the almost 200 oral publishing the soldiers’ stories.” Ext. 4480. small part of “Ideals, Courage and Hope” in the Canaday See works by Toledo artist who survived concentration camps By Terry Biel

n art exhibit, “Renewed Hope: Grant later immigrated to Detroit and Paintings by Adam Grant,” will was hired as lead designer by Palmer Paint Abe on display in the art gallery on Corp., then the world’s largest producer of the fifth floor of Carlson Library from paint-by-number panels. While working for Wednesday, April 13, to Friday, Aug. 26. Palmer, Grant created many wildly popular “Renewed Hope” is a companion paint-by-number works under their Craft exhibition to the Canaday Center’s spring Master brand and met his future wife, Peggy. exhibit, “Ideals, Courage and Hope: The When Palmer Paint Corp. moved to Experience of Soldiers in America’s Wars.” Toledo in 1956, Grant went as well. He In “Renewed Hope,” Adam Grant’s later abandoned commercial art to pursue development as a master figure artist will his own work, focusing on figure studies. be traced from his early days in Europe to His paintings were exhibited in 32 Toledo his mature years in Toledo. Area Artist shows, winning multiple first Grant was born Adam Grochowski in place awards and the Roulet Medal for Warsaw, Poland. He was 17 years old excellence. when he was imprisoned by the Nazis as a Following his death in 1992, Grant’s political threat, and later sent to the Auschwitz papers were donated to the Canaday and Mauthausen concentration camps. Center, and several of his early works Grant, who had studied art since age 10, were donated by his wife to the Holocaust was forced in Auschwitz to draw greeting Museum Collection in Auschwitz, Poland, and holiday cards for the guards throughout where they remain on display. his imprisonment. As a reward, he was For more information on the free, “The Blue Lights,” oil given gifts of soap, cigarettes and the extra public exhibit, call the Canaday Center at on canvas, 1979, by food that kept him from starving to death. Ext. 4480. Adam Grant News 7 April 11, 2005 EarthFest to bring environmental ‘Frankenfish’ set to invade the mall awareness events to campus

By Shannon Coon

hat do a solar oven cookout, an Drum-for-the-Earth drumming cycle automobile that runs on featuring a number of natural-material Wcooking oil, and a comedy drums that will lead participants in where a fish tries to buy a car have in rhythmic patterns that simulate the heart common? They can all be found at beat and the other natural vibrations of the EarthFest 2005, an event that tries to spark Earth; and live music from singer, guitarist environmental awareness and celebrate and Toledo native Sarah Cohen who has nature, on Monday, April 18, from noon to recorded two CDs and is a member of the 9 p.m. on The University of Toledo Toledo-based group the Anti-Villains. Centennial Mall. “A lot of people treat EarthFest the The event will kick off with a same way some people treat Christmas or recycled art demonstration where Easter — it’s just one day a year they workshop participants will change a think about important issues and afterward collection of discarded materials into art they forget about it,” said Dr. Linda Smith, projects. The event will be followed by a UT honors lecturer and faculty adviser for solar oven demonstration where, provided the UT Society for Environmental the sun is shining, participants will partake Education (SEE). “But really we need to in a sun-cooked meal. be thinking about such issues every day A Volkswagen van with an engine and living our lives differently as a result. that runs on deep-fry cooking oil recycled I’m not saying environmentalism is a from restaurants will be on display on the religion, but, like religion, it’s something mall as well. The engine was revamped by you need to pay attention to every day.” UT alumnus Andrew Stipnick who will EarthFest also will include information explain the conversion process and the tables by several organizations, including benefits of biodiesel fuels at 1 p.m. the Northwest Ohio Peace Coalition, Other events at EarthFest will Toledo Grows and the UT Stranahan include a live wildlife presentation of birds Arboretum. of prey and some small mammals by In case of rain, events will be held in Photo by Christine Child Nature’s Nursery at 2 p.m.; the presenta- the Student Union Ingman Room. “Frankenfish” cast members are, seated from left, Madge Levinson and tion of “Frankenfish,” a musical comedy The event is sponsored by SEE and co- Irina Zaurov, and, standing from left, Irene Alby, Marvin Parker, Nora about the invasive snakehead fish by sponsored by the UT English department, Warejko and Dr. Matthew Wikander. Christine Child, UT instructor of the earth, ecological and environmental By Deanna Lytle playwrighting, and Dr. David Jex, UT sciences department, the College of Law, the ore terrifying than a vampire and their ability to survive out of water for professor of music, at 5 p.m.; and an Campus Democrats and the University bat, more menacing than a three days as they move from one water environmental poetry reading where the Honors Program. Mdeath’s head moth — it’s source to another. EarthFest 2005 Environmental Poetry Parking will be available in Lot 13 “Frankenfish,” a play about the invasive The play involves a car salesman Contest winners will be announced at by the West Parking Ramp and Lot 1S on snakehead fish. who’s fretting over the species, wondering, 6 p.m. the east side of campus by the Health and On Monday, April 18, the North “What could the fish do next? Come in to The fest will include free pizza and Human Services Building. Coast Theatre group will perform the buy a car?” Child explained. Apparently, live entertainment by ALMA Dance For more information on the free, music/theatre piece at 5 p.m. in the he spoke too soon, as a snakehead comes Experience, a group that consists of public events, contact Smith at Centennial Mall as part of EarthFest 2005. to the dealership to purchase a set of dancers who perform authentic native 419.530.6039 or This is the premiere for the play, which is wheels. dances from Africa and the Caribbean [email protected]. For a detailed written by Christine Child, UT instructor The 6-foot colored snakefish costume cultures to the accompaniment of drumming; list of events, visit utsee.utoledo.edu. of playwrighting, and Dr. David Jex, UT used in the production was made by Nora professor of music. Warejko, a graduate of UT. Other Univer- In memoriam According to Child, “Frankenfish” is sity members involved include Irene Alby, the third in a trilogy of pieces about part-time theatre instructor; Marvin invasive species. Previous plays have Parker, a UT theatre major; and Donald G. Flickinger, Toledo, died March Jill Ellen (Welch) Lee, Broken Arrow, focused on zebra mussels and the round Dr. Matthew Wikander, professor of 31 at age 97. In 1966, he was hired as Okla., died March 24 at age 54. She goby. “This is sort of a genre we’ve English. Other cast members are Madge assistant equipment manager in Athletics and received both undergraduate and graduate created,” she said. “We want people to pay Levinson and Irina Zaurov. became a purchasing buyer in the purchasing degrees from UT in 1989 and 1991, more attention to this issue.” “We’re kind of an experimental department one year later. He retired from respectively. She was hired as a counselor The snakehead is native to parts of group. We want to bring this type of the University in 1972. He became UT’s for the former Community and Technical Asia and Africa and entered the United material to audiences who may not oldest graduate in 2003 when he received an College’s Student Services in 1991. One States via release from aquarium collections necessarily have seen it,” Child said. She associate degree at age 95. year later, she was appointed cooperative and from people eager to establish local added the theatre group might find its new education coordinator of the Professional populations for consumption purposes. A home at the Maumee Indoor Theater, Melvia A. Scott, Toledo, died April 1 at age Experience Program and was promoted to snakehead was caught in Lake Michigan where it’s performing in May. 76. She was a clerk 3 in the College of coordinator of Scott Park Career Services in fall 2004, spurring fears the species is For more information on the free, Business Administration from 1974 to 1976, in 1994. She resigned in 1997. the latest aquatic invader to enter the Great public event, contact Dr. Linda Smith, when she became a library media technical Lakes system. The fish have received their lecturer in the humanities in the Honors assistant 2, a position she held until 1982. nickname due to their canine-like teeth Program, at Ext. 6039. 8 News April 11, 2005

Letter reveals story of historic encounter Condensed Shakespeare serves up fun

Photo by Daniel Miller Pieces of the past: A letter to UT President Philip Nash and a newspaper clipping were donated recently to the Canaday Center.

By Deanna Lytle Photo by Terry Fell ords of wisdom and advice The two began to talk about Matson’s En garde! Abby Youngs and David Corris, left, and Seth Shaffer rehearse some scenes united a cabbie and a univer- home state and Parks mentioned he once from “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).” sity president on April 12, gave a ride to a university president from W By Deanna Lytle 1945, and the story of their chance Ohio. When he mentioned the president encounter has surfaced through a letter was from The University of Toledo, ove Shakespeare? Low on time? The play is directed by Kirby Wahl, and newspaper clipping recently donated Matson told him he knew Nash. “In fact No problem. With this revolution- assistant professor of theatre, and features to the Ward M. Canaday Center for … he was very nearly exactly my age, ary offer from the department of UT students Seth Shaffer, Abby Youngs Special Collections. our birthdays were so close we had L theatre and film, you can enjoy all 37 of and David Corris. Local actor Grant Last month, Curtis Nash, son of celebrated them together when I lived in William Shakespeare’s plays in less than Walker completes the cast. past UT President Dr. Philip C. Nash, Toledo,” Matson recalled. the time it takes to drive to Cleveland. Audience members can look forward sent a newspaper clipping and a personal Parks admitted he had received a “The Complete Works of William to seeing Othello and Hamlet rap, as well letter to the center that detail his father’s letter and a copy of the broadcast from Shakespeare (abridged)” is a limited time as a version of “Titus Andronicus” as a conversation with a cab driver in New Nash but had never replied because “if I offer, running from Friday, April 15, cooking show. A football game also will York City on that fateful day in 1945, wrote to thank … I might be taking through Sunday, April 17, and Wednesday, substitute for the history plays. according to Barbara Floyd, director of liberty. Perhaps bothering a man so April 20, through Sunday, April 24. But A preview performance will be held the center and university archivist. important and busy.” Matson encouraged wait, there’s more! This is the finale of the on Thursday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. with President Nash was in the city to him to write back, as Nash was sick in 2004-05 “A Global Celebration of tickets at $8. The Thursday, April 21, deliver an address at the Columbia Toledo Hospital. He had been admitted Shakespeare” season and will be held in performance will be signed for hearing- Broadcasting Station. But there was a because of a heart condition. Matson the Center for Performing Arts Center impaired patrons. Curtain times for the change in the content plans, as President later summarized the meeting in a piece Theatre. Wednesday through Saturday perfor- Franklin Roosevelt died earlier that day titled “It’s a Small World” in The The play is written by Adam Long, mances are 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows will and Nash was expected to address the Cleveland Press. Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield of the begin at 2 p.m. situation. When he got into the cab of Parks sent a letter to Nash two Reduced Shakespeare Company, with Tickets are $12 for the general Thomas Parks, he was nervous about weeks later in March 1947, almost two additional material by Reed Martin. The public, $10 for seniors and UT faculty, what to say to soothe a sorrowing years after they had first met. He wrote piece developed out of a 20-minute staff and alumni, and $8 for students. nation. that he found Nash “a friendly American version of “Hamlet” the men performed at Group tickets are available for parties of As the two spoke, Parks recalled gentleman who was just the sort of good Renaissance fairs in California during the 10 or more. Contact the Theatre and Film the words of Thomas Gray’s “Elegy fellow I always remember having met.” 1980s. More plays were added to the mix, Box Office Monday through Friday from Written in a Country Churchyard.” He He related meeting Matson and learning and the show’s first version opened in 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and one hour prior to all recited, “Can storied urn, or animated of Nash’s present condition. “I have said 1987. It is now London’s longest-running events at Ext. 2375. bust/ Back to its mansion call the an occasional prayer that you will be comedy and has toured to countries around For more information, contact the fleeting breath?/ Can Honour’s voice speeded back on the road to recovery. the world. theatre and film department at Ext. 2202. provoke the silent dust/ Or Flattery You are too good a man to be out of soothe the dull cold ear of death?” Nash action long.” thanked him and decided to use some of Unfortunately, Nash never did get the words in his address. back to the action. Two months later, on The story would have ended there if May 7, 1947, he died. But the O. Henry- not for another chance meeting between like story serves to show strangers in a Schedule graduate photos Parks and newspaper writer Carlton cab can become friends across the miles. Faculty and staff members or members of their families who will graduate from the Matson. Matson was the chief editorial The clipping and letter from the cab University in May can contact the Marketing and Communications Office if they writer of The Cleveland Press and the driver to UT’s seventh president wish to have a photo taken and published in UT News. former editor of the Toledo News-Bee. detailing the story are preserved as part While in New York City, he happened to of Philip Nash’s papers in university Call Joanne Gray at Ext. 2675 to schedule an appointment by Friday, May 13. ride in Parks’ cab. archives. Photos will appear in the May 23 issue of the paper. News 9 April 11, 2005

Spring Week ’05 boasts eclectic events Make plans to participate in Heart Walk for students May 7

By Megan Mangano By Megan Mangano ay goodbye to cabin fever and hello • Summer job fair. Student Union Ingman to sunshine with Spring Week Room, 1-4 p.m. et those hearts pumping and help “It would be great to raise $6,000 this 2005, “Let’s Soak up the Sun … S save a life at the annual American year,” Driscoll said. “Walking is a great Rocket Style!” Monday, April 11, through • Matt Nathanson concert featuring the Heart Association’s Heart Walk way to talk with family, friends and co- Friday, April 16. Battle of the Bands winners. Parking Lot G Saturday, May 7, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at workers all while feeling good and helping Omicron Delta Kappa, the National 9, south of the , 6 p.m. Carter Field. others.” Leadership Honor Society, has lined up a There are several ways to be Those wishing to walk can register as week of festive and electrifying events that Thursday, April 14 involved with the event: Walk the individuals or as a team by visiting are sure to cure the winter blues. • Spring Week festival with laser tag, 3.1 miles through campus, sponsor a www.heartwalk.kintera.org/toledooh or by inflatables, food and face painting. walker and donate toward their journey, or calling the American Heart Association at Some of the activities for the week are: Centennial Mall, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. volunteer to help before and after the walk. 419.841.7006. Last year, UT raised $5,804 for the For information on volunteering, Monday, April 11 • “The Authority of Sacred Texts: Jewish, event with 100 walkers participating, contact Cecilia Rivera, Office of Commu- • MTV Battle of the Sexes featuring Shane Christian and Muslim,” an interfaith according to Deb Driscoll, UT senior nity Relations and Special Events, at and Rachel from the “Real World.” dialogue with Dr. Gail O’Day, A.H. events coordinator for the President’s Ext. 5474. Student Union Ingman Room, 7 p.m. Shatford Professor of Preaching and New Office. Testament at Emory University; Dr. Phillip • Help Campus H.E.A.T. make 1,000 Markowicz, Holocaust survivor and pizzas to feed the hungry in Toledo. lifelong rabbinic scholar; and Student Union Auditorium, 7-8 p.m. Dr. Mustansir Mir, chair of Islamic studies Sigma Xi Student Research Symposium at Youngstown State University. Nitschke Tuesday, April 12 Hall Auditorium, 7-9 p.m. slated for April 16

• Fashion show sponsored by the Student By Megan Mangano Alumni Association will feature appropriate • Student Government presidential election professional clothes for different work festival. Rocky’s Attic, 9 p.m. he University of Toledo chapter of Sciences and Pharmacy, Physical Sciences environments. By the Student Union Sigma Xi, the national scientific and Engineering, and Undergraduate Fountain, noon. Saturday, April 16 Tresearch honors society, will host Student Research in all areas. • “I Can Show You the World,” 29th the annual Sigma Xi Student Research Achievement awards will be • Dodge ball tournament. Student Recreation annual International Student Dinner. Symposium Saturday, April 16, from presented at the symposium dinner in the Center, 5 p.m. Student Union Auditorium, 6 p.m. Tickets 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Student Union evening. The cost is $22 for the dinner are $14, $12 for students. Rooms 2582, 2591 and 2592. reception. • Black Comedy Tour featuring Spike Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur will For more information and to make Davis and Coco Brown. Doermann Activities are free unless otherwise noted. deliver the keynote address at 1:15 p.m. reservations, e-mail Dr. Daryl F. Dwyer, Theater, 8 p.m. Both undergraduate and graduate director of the Sigma Xi Symposium and For more information, contact students will have the opportunity to UT associate professor of earth, ecologi- Wednesday, April 13 Brandon Craig, event coordinator, at present their ongoing research and share cal and environmental sciences, at • “Throwing for Tsunami,” a clay pottery [email protected]. their ideas with the community. Presenta- [email protected]. demonstration and bowl sale with pro- tions are divided into three areas: Life ceeds benefiting tsunami relief. By the Student Union Fountain, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Spring page- University to host International Student turner: Lauren Dinner Diekman, a senior in the College of By Shannon Coon Arts and Sciences, took advantage of here’s still time to get your tickets All proceeds from the dinner will go the recent nice for the 29th annual UT International to the International Student Special Needs weather to read on Student Dinner Fund to assist international students during Centennial Mall. T International students from more than financial crisis. 80 nations will come together to celebrate Tickets are available in advance only hope, unity and peace for the human race at the UT Office of International Student Saturday, April 16, at 6:15 p.m. in the Services, Student Union Room 1533. Cost Student Union Auditorium. is $12 for UT students and $14 for non- This year’s theme is “I Can Show students. Tickets can be purchased through You the World.” The event will feature April 15. international appetizers, an exhibition of For more information on this event, international fashion, and entertainment contact the UT Office of International provided by members of the UT Interna- Student Services at Ext. 4229. tional Student Association (ISA.) Photo by Bill Hartough ISA is an organization that promotes improved relations among all people. 10 News April 11, 2005 FYI on FYE: Supplemental instruction works By Terry Biel This article is the second in a three- Chemistry’s tough.” says Where SI and Chem 1200 offer part series on the First-Year Experience Dr. Andrew Jorgensen, UT means to keep students on track, Math 990 Program. The first article can be found on associate professor of and the new mathematics lab in Carlson the UT News Web site. chemistry. Chem 1230 is a Library provide a way for students to required course for virtually catch up. Those placing into Math 950 or n its mission of helping entering all science and engineering Math 980 may be candidates for Math freshmen gain the skills and majors, with around 1,300 990, which uses a combination of auto- Iknowledge they need to be successful students, mostly freshmen, mated developmental math skills software in their new academic community, the UT enrolling annually. Of those, and one-on-one attention to teach the skill First-Year Experience Program is exploring typically 10 percent with- sets covered in the other two courses. the expansion of several nontraditional draw, 10 percent fail and It is designed for “students who were teaching styles. 10 percent earn D grades. fairly decent in high school, but who have Through FYE funding, the Learning Modeled after similar gaps,” according to Dr. Gwen Terwilliger, Enhancement Center has been able to programs at other universi- program director and associate professor expand its supplemental instruction ties, Chem 1200 is a one- of mathematics. Students may finish their offerings to cover a total of six courses credit pass/fail supplement required high school math courses by the with a history of 30 percent or greater to Chem 1230. Like SI, time they are juniors, she explains, so by failure rates, according to Luanne Chem 1200 is an expansion the time they take a college placement test Momenee, LEC director. “Rather than of a previous program and they have forgotten some key fundamen- look at high-risk students,” she explains, not a recitation. A two-hour tals. In Math 990, “Everybody starts in the “SI centers on high-risk courses.” session is held once a week same place,” Terwilliger says. Students An “SI leader” who has performed in addition to the original take a pre-test on every chapter, which the well previously in a course and been Chem 1230 class time, software uses to identify problem areas recommended by his or her instructor during which peer leaders and develop a study strategy for the attends all lectures for a given course and examine material given in student. This format allows each student to then holds three study sessions per week advance of the Chem 1230 progress at his or her own pace. open to all students taking that section of lecture. Through FYE There are currently 159 students the course. It is not a recitation, but rather support, Jorgensen intends to enrolled in Math 990, and their perfor- a collaborative effort to aid students in Photo by Daniel Miller increase peer-led Chem 1200 mance in subsequent math courses will be Mate Soric, a junior in the College of Pharmacy, led a finding their own best methods of sections from 5 percent to compared to that of students completing recent study session for chemistry students. comprehension. “The idea,” Momenee 30 percent of those enrolled Math 980 to examine the impact and says, “is to make it interactive; the in Chem 1230. In its first year following effectiveness of this innovative course students who are involved become the only 64 percent of students were success- FYE funding, Chem 1200 has about offering. thinkers, the problem-solvers.” ful. Students attending three or more 13 percent participation. Current FYE-supported academic And SI has not been all hugs and sessions also boasted an 84 percent Statistical analysis of Chem 1200 initiatives also include Math 1750 tech warm feelings: The program is seeing retention rate, 21 percent higher than those participant performance in Chem 1230 support, the Arts Living-Learning Center undeniable results. Of students attending attending zero sessions. More data is being will be done over the summer months, but and the Residence Life Faculty Friends at least three SI sessions for the two SI- compiled at the center for the fall 2004 satisfaction survey results for the last Program. supported sections of Biology 2150 in semester. semester have been compiled. In response For more information on these or spring 2004, 92 percent were “successful” With expanded SI giving students a to the questions “Was the peer leader well other First-Year Experience Programs, (received a C- or higher grade for the leg up on digesting lectures and home- prepared” and “Did the peer leader serve a contact Jennifer Rockwood, FYE director, semester), while only 52 percent of work, additional Chem 1200 sections are valuable role in the group,” 77 percent of at Ext. 2330 or see http:// students attending zero sessions were giving students a chance to tackle work students said “always” and another utfye.utoledo.edu. successful. In sections without SI offerings, pre-emptively. “Here’s the deal: 22 percent said “usually.”

UT fund-raiser goes to bat for area women Take note: Composer Dr. By Terry Biel Gwyneth Walker discussed the art he University of Toledo Catharine Ohio attain economic self-sufficiency of writing music S. Eberly Center for Women will through higher education, technical last week in the hold the William S. Eberly training and counseling. Center for T Performing Arts memorial celebration and fund-raiser at Tickets for the general public are $50 Recital Hall. She the Roost at Fifth Third Field Friday, per person, $30 of which is tax deductible, was the special April 22, at 5 p.m. while UT student tickets are $20 per guest for the The celebration will honor William person. Prices include dinner and admis- Spring Festival Eberly’s lifelong commitment to diversity sion to the 7 p.m. Toledo Mud Hens game of New Music in baseball and to higher education for against the Charlotte Knights. Tickets can and Dance. women. be purchased through the Eberly Center. Money raised will go toward Project For more information or to purchase Photo by Bill Hartough Succeed, an Eberly Center program that tickets, contact the Center for Women at helps unemployed women in northwest Ext. 8570. Calendar 11 April 11, 2005

Calendar continued from page 12 Spring Blood Drive Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Saturday, April 23 Project Succeed Orientation Sponsor: American Red Cross. Student Union “Why is Einstein the Standard of Greatness?” Open Registration Begins for Fall and Spring Program for women in transition following a Ingman Room. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Speaker: John Rigden, Washington University for New and Adult Transfer Students change in marital status. Center for Women, Info: [email protected]. at St. Louis. McMaster Hall Room 1005. 4 p.m. Tucker Hall Room 168. 5:30 p.m. Free, public. Free, public. Info: 419.530.2241. Herbal Medicine Symposium Info: 419.530.8570. Honor’s Brown-Bag Presentation Speakers: Dr. Mark Blumenthal, founder and “From Octupi to Body Checks: How the NHL’s Theatre Production executive director of the American Botanical Tuesday, April 26 Lockout Has Influenced the Toledo Storm’s “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Council, and Dr. Norman Farnsworth, director, Web Grading Opens 2004-05 Season.” Speaker: Sarah Goda, UT (abridged).” Directed by Kirby Wahl, UT Program for Collaborative Research in the senior, College of Arts and Sciences. Faculty assistant professor of theatre. Center Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Law Exams Begin mentor: Joe Clark, UT communication depart- for PerformingArts Center Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Illinois at Chicago. Student Union Room 2592. ment. Sullivan Hall Room 103. 12:30 p.m. Free, $12 for general admission; $10 for seniors and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free, public. Faculty Senate Meeting public. Info: 419.530.6030. UT faculty, staff and alumni; $8 for UT students. Info: 419.530.2902. Info: 419.530.2375. Student Union Room 2582. 3 p.m. Info: 419.530.2112. Softball Planetarium Program UT vs. Dayton. Scott Park. Doubleheader starts Piano Recital “Don’t Duck, Look Up!” Ritter Planetarium. UT Symphony Orchestra Concert at 4 p.m. $3; $1 for UT employees and children Directed by Dr. Michael Boyd, UT professor of 1 p.m. $4 for adults; $3 for seniors and children Conducted by Rico McNeela, UT associate 12 and younger; free for UT students with I.D. music. Wildwood Manor, 5100 W. Central Ave. ages 4-12; free for children 3 and younger. professor of music. Doermann Theater. 8 p.m. Info: 419.530.2239. 7:30 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.2448. Info: 419.530.4037. Free, public. Info: 419.530.2448. Vocalstra Concert Artist’s Lecture Women’s Tennis Directed by Jon Hendricks, Distinguished Juror Brian Steele will speak about the student UT vs. Northern Illinois. Ottawa Park, weather University Professor of Jazz. Center for photography exhibition. Center for the Visual permitting, or Laurel Hill Tennis Club, 2222 Cass Performing Arts Recital Hall. 8 p.m. Free, public. Arts Haigh Auditorium Room 009. 7:30 p.m. Road, Toledo. 1 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.2448. Free, public. Info: 419.530.8300. Info: 419.530.4925. Art Student Photography Exhibition Wednesday, April 20 Friday, April 22 Softball Annual student competition featuring photography- Environmental Health and Safety Training Early Registration Ends for Fall/Spring UT vs. Northern Illinois. Scott Park. Double- based imagery. Center for the Visual Arts “Workers Compensation: A to Z Guide for Semesters header starts at 1 p.m. $3; $1 for UT employees Clement Gallery. Through April 22. Monday- Supervisors.” North Engineering Building Room and children 12 and younger; free for UT Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.- 2250. 8-10 a.m. Register: 419.530.3600. Last Day — Law Classes students with I.D. Info: 419.530.2239. 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Lecture by juror Brian Steele on Thursday, Spring Blood Drive DisABILITY Career Day April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Haigh Auditorium, Sponsor: American Red Cross. Student Union Roundtable discussions to address employment Sunday, April 24 Center for the Visual Arts Room 009. Free, Ingman Room. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and disability issues. Student Union Room 2584. Softball public. Info: 419.530.8300. Info: [email protected]. 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Panel discussion UT vs. Northern Illinois. Scott Park. 1 p.m. $3; with employers, UT students and alumni. $1 for UT employees and children 12 and Chinese Culture and Art Exhibition Returning to Learning 4-5 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.4341. younger; free for UT students with I.D. Multicultural Student Center, Student Union Program for women making the transition to Info: 419.530.2239. Room 2500. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. college. Center for Women, Tucker Hall Room Academic Administrators Professional Through April 29. Reception April 17 at 4 p.m. 168. 9-11 a.m. Info: 419.530.8570. Development Program Theatre Production Free, public. Info: 419.530.2261. “American Council on Education Fellows’ “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Project Succeed Orientation Program Workshop.” Speakers: Dr. Marlene (abridged).” Directed by Kirby Wahl, UT Program for women in transition following a Ross, director of the ACE Fellows Program, and assistant professor of theatre. Center Collage Exhibition change in marital status. Center for Women, UT President Dan Johnson. Student Union for PerformingArts Center Theatre. 2 p.m. $12 Featuring works by local artist Claire Wilson. Tucker Hall Room 168. Noon. Free, public. Room 2582. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for general admission; $10 for seniors and UT Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women, Tucker Info: 419.530.8570. Register: [email protected]. faculty, staff and alumni; $8 for UT students. Hall Room 168. Through May 7. Monday- Info: 419.530.2375. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, public. Pre-Exam Stress Reduction Workshop Women’s Tennis Info: 419.530.8570. With Dr. Ashley Pryor, UT assistant professor of UT vs. Western Michigan. Ottawa Park, weather Spring Choral Concert women’s and gender studies. Center for permitting, or Laurel Hill Tennis Club, 2222 Cass Conducted by Dr. Stephen Hodge, UT professor “Ideals, Courage and Hope: The Experience Women, Tucker Hall Room 168. 3 p.m. Free, Road, Toledo. 1 p.m. Free, public. of music, and William Schwepe, UT visiting of Soldiers in America’s Wars” public. Info: 419.530.8570. Info: 419.530.4925. assistant professor of music. Center for Exhibit looks at war from the personal Performing Arts Recital Hall. 3 p.m. $5 for experience of soldiers from the early American Spring Convocation Biological Sciences Lecture general admission; $3 for students and seniors. wars through Vietnam. Through Aug. 26. President Dan Johnson to speak on “Action Plan “Chromosome and Telomere Instability in Info: 419.530.2448. Carlson Library Ward M. Canaday Center for for Excellence,” faculty and staff campaign Rad51d Mutant Mice.” Speaker: Douglas Special Collections. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- kickoff. Doermann Theater. 4 p.m. Free, public. Pittman, assistant professor of physiology and Operatic Variations 5 p.m. Free, public. Info: 519.530.4480. Info: 419.530.2738. molecular medicine, Medical College of Ohio. With Rico McNeela, UT associate professor of Wolfe Hall Room 3246. 3:30 p.m. Free, public. music, Kevin Bylsma and friends. Toledo “Renewed Hope: Paintings by Adam Grant” “Discover Downtown Toledo” Tour Guide Info: 419.530.2065. Museum of Art Great Gallery. 3 p.m. Free, Exhibit features works by Toledo artist Adam Program public. Info: 419.530.2448. Grant who was imprisoned in concentration Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Earth, Ecological and Environmental campus during World War II. Carlson Library 325 N. Michigan St. 5:30-7 p.m. Free, public. Sciences Lecture Monday, April 25 Art Gallery. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.- Register: 419.530.3591. “Supercool Glaciers and Their Role in Land- midnight; Friday, 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, HIV Testing scape Development.” Speaker: Grahame 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, noon-midnight. Free, Free and anonymous testing. Walk-ins welcome. Theatre Production Larson, Michigan State University. Bowman- public. Info: 419.530.2324. Student Medical Center. 1-3:30 p.m. “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Oddy Laboratories Room 1049. 3:30 p.m. Free, Info: 419.530.3464. (abridged).” Directed by Kirby Wahl, UT public. Info: 419.530.2664. assistant professor of theatre. Center for PerformingArts Center Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Theatre Production $12 for general admission; $10 for seniors and “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare UT News is published for faculty and staff by the Marketing and Communications Office biweekly during the UT faculty, staff and alumni; $8 for UT students. (abridged).” Directed by Kirby Wahl, UT academic year and periodically during the summer. Copies are mailed to employees and placed in newsstands on Info: 419.530.2375. assistant professor of theatre. Center the Bancroft, Scott Park and campuses. UT News strives to present accurate, fair and for PerformingArts Center Theatre. 7:30 p.m. timely communication of interest to employees. Story ideas and comments from the UT community are welcome. Thursday, April 21 $12 for general admission; $10 for seniors and Send information by campus mail to #949, Marketing and Communications, Vicki Kroll. E-mail: Summer Payment Due UT faculty, staff and alumni; $8 for UT students. [email protected]. Fax: 419.530.4618. Phone: 419.530.2248. Mailing address: Marketing and Communica- Info: 419.530.2375. tions, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390. Spring Blood Drive Sponsor: American Red Cross. Student Union Planetarium Program EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESI- Ingman Room. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “The Star Gazer.” Ritter Planetarium. 7:30 p.m. DENT FOR MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS: Jeanne Hartig Info: [email protected]. Observing at follows DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS: Tobin J. Klinger The University of Toledo is committed to program, weather permitting. $4 for adults; $3 EDITOR: Vicki L. Kroll a policy of equal opportunity in education, employment, membership and contracts, Softball for seniors and children ages 4-12; free for GRAPHIC DESIGNERS: Joan C. Bishop, Shawn Oyler PHOTOGRAPHERS: Bill Hartough, Terry Fell, Daniel Miller and no differentiation will be made based UT vs. Oakland. Scott Park. Doubleheader starts children 3 and younger. Info: 419.530.4037. on race, color, religion, sex, age, national CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Terry Biel, Shannon Coon, Deanna Lytle, at 3 p.m. $3; $1 for UT employees and children origin, sexual orientation, veteran status 12 and younger; free for UT students with I.D. Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band Concert Megan Mangano, Jon Strunk or the presence of a disability. The Univer- Info: 419.530.2239. Doermann Theater. 8 p.m. Free, public. EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS: Laurie Flowers, Gail Simpson sity will take affirmative action as required Info: 419.530.2448. CALENDAR COORDINATOR: Megan Mangano by federal or state law. DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANT: Tye Stephens Read University news at www.utoledo.edu. 12 Calendar April 11, 2005

Studies of CO2 Exchange in a 7:30 p.m. $12 for general admission; Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition I Northern Deciduous Forest.” Speaker: $10 for seniors and UT faculty, staff Peter Curtis, Ohio State University. and alumni; $8 for UT students. Bowman-Oddy Laboratories Room Info: 419.530.2375. 1049. 3:30 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.2664. Sunday, April 17 Swimming and Diving Banquet Summers Memorial Lecture Speaker: Janet Evans, Olympic gold “Language Is Not the Frosting, It’s the medalist. Wyndham Hotel, 2 Seagate, Cake.” Speaker: Tom Robbins, author Summit Street, Toledo. Noon. $40. of Still Life With Woodpecker (1980) RSVP: 419.530.4925. and Villa Incognito (2003) and others. Doermann Theater. 4 p.m. Free, Baseball public. Info: 419.530.2318. UT vs. IPFW. Scott Park. Double- header starts at 1 p.m. $3; $1 for UT UT-MCO Credit Union Annual Meeting employees and children 12 and Stranahan Theater Great Hall. younger; free for UT students with I.D. 6-8 p.m. Limit two free reservations First game to be televised live on per member. RSVP: 419.530.2316. BCSN. Info: 419.530.2239.

Theatre Production Theatre Production “The Complete Works of William “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).” An Shakespeare (abridged).” Center irreverent, faced-paced romp through for PerformingArts Center Theatre. Shakespeare’s works. Directed by 2 p.m. $12 for general admission; $10 Kirby Wahl, UT assistant professor of for seniors and UT faculty, staff and theatre. Center for PerformingArts alumni; $8 for UT students. Center Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $12 for Info: 419.530.2375. general admission; $10 for seniors and UT faculty, staff and alumni; $8 for UT Friends of Music Gala Concert students. Info: 419.530.2375. Featuring Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Concert Chorale and Men’s Planetarium Program Chorus, University Symphony “The Star Gazer.” Ritter Planetarium. Orchestra, Women’s Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Observing at Brooks Percussion and Afro-Caribbean Observatory follows program, weather Ensemble. Concert narrated by “Timber Run,” oil and charcoal on aluminum, by Jennifer Nickey permitting. $4 for adults; $3 for seniors Chelsea Tipton II, resident conductor and children ages 4-12; free for with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. children 3 and younger. Doermann Theater. 3 p.m. Free, Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition I Info: 419.530.4037. public. Info: 419.530.2448. Featuring works by UT students Anna Kreider, Jason Jedlicka and Jennifer Nickey. Center for the Visual Arts Gallery. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Through April 16. Free, public. Info: 419.530.8300. Saturday, April 16 Art Reception Sigma Xi Student Research Multicultural Student Center, Student Symposium Union Room 2500. 4 p.m. Free, public. UT Calendar — April 13-26 UT Jazz Guitar Ensemble Guest Artist Recital Students will present their ongoing Info: 419.530.2261. Directed by Ed Levy, UT lecturer of Featuring Andrea Anderson, pianist. research and ideas. Keynote speaker: Wednesday, April 13 music. Center for Performing Arts Center for Performing Arts Recital Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Camp Adventure Dessert Fest “Throwing for Tsunami” Recital Hall. 8 p.m. Free, public. Hall. 8 p.m. Free, public. Student Union Rooms 2582, 2591 and UT student camp counselors will Clay pottery demo and bowl sale with Info: 419.530.2448. Info: 419.530.2448. 2592. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free, public. preview camp songs, skits and proceeds benefiting tsunami relief. Info: 419.530.2661. dances. Keynote speaker: Congress- Student Union Fountain Area. 10 a.m.- Thursday, April 14 Friday, April 15 woman Marcy Kaptur. Student Union 2 p.m. Info: 419.530.4198. Academic Administrators Profes- Year of the Adviser Lecture Men’s Tennis Auditorium. 6-8:30 p.m. sional Development Program “Realizing Student and Institutional UT vs. Northern Illinois. Ottawa Park, RSVP: 419.530.5268. Women’s and Gender Studies “From the Trenches: Conversations Success Through Academic Advising.” weather permitting, or Laurel Hill Brown-Bag Lecture With the Provost on University Speaker: Thomas Grites, assistant to Tennis Club, 2222 Cass Road, Toledo. Monday, April 18 “Vagina Monologues: A Student’s Prioritization Process.” University Hall the provost, Richard Stockton College, Noon. Free, public. Info: 419.530.4925. EarthFest 2005 Experience.” Speaker: Michele Grim, Room 3300. 1-2:30 p.m. Register: Pomona, N.J. Student Recreation Featuring art demonstrations, senior, College of Arts and Sciences. [email protected]. Center Maple Room. 10 a.m.-noon. Baseball presentations, poetry readings and University Hall Room 4180. Noon- Free, public. Info: 419.530.4341. UT vs. Butler. Scott Park. Noon. $3; $1 food. For complete schedule go to 1:30 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.2233. Returning to Learning for UT employees and children 12 and utsee.utoledo.edu. Student Union Program for women making the Interview and Resumé Workshop younger; free for UT students with I.D. Fountain Area; rain location Student Summer Job Fair transition to college. Center for Student Union Room 3020. 11 a.m. Game to be televised live on BCSN. Union Ingman Room. Noon-9 p.m. Student Union Ingman Room. 1-4 p.m. Women, Tucker Hall Room 168. Free, public. Info: 419.530.4341. Info: 419.530.2239. Free, public. Info: 419.530.6039. Info: 419.530.4341. 6-8 p.m. Info: 419.530.8570. Honor’s Brown-Bag Presentation Planetarium Program HIV Testing Pre-Exam Stress Reduction Workshop Jewish/Christian/Muslim Dialogue “The Gospel of Thomas: Religious “Don’t Duck, Look Up!” Ritter Free and anonymous testing. Walk-ins Center for Women, Tucker Hall “The Authority of Sacred Texts: Truth or Heresy?” Speaker: Laura Planetarium. 1 p.m. $4 for adults; $3 welcome. Student Medical Center. Room 168. 3 p.m. Free, public. Jewish, Christian, Muslim.” Speakers: Abu-Absi, UT senior, College of Arts for seniors and children ages 4-12; 1-3:30 p.m. Info: 419.530.3464. Info: 419.530.8570. Dr. Phillip Markowicz, Holocaust and Sciences. Faculty mentor: free for children 3 and younger. survivor and lifelong rabbinic scholar; Dr. Linda Smith, University Honors Info: 419.530.4037. Disability Studies Program Lecture “Discover Downtown Toledo” Tour Dr. Gail O’Day, A.H. Shatford Professor Program. Sullivan Hall Room 103. “Lest We Forget.” Audio-documentary Guide Program of Preaching and New Testament, Noon. Free, public. Info: 419.530.6030. Women’s Tennis produced by Jeff Moyer, National Workshop sessions will feature Emory University; and Dr. Mustansir UT vs. UW-Milwaukee. Ottawa Park, Public Radio Morning Edition illustrated discussion given by leading Mir, chair of Islamic studies, Young- Women’s Tennis weather permitting, or Laurel Hill commentator, that details the history of authorities on Toledo history, stown State. Nitschke Hall Auditorium. UT vs. Eastern Michigan. Ottawa Park, Tennis Club, 2222 Cass Road, Toledo. individuals institutionalized in state architecture and redevelopment. 7-9 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.7832. weather permitting, or Laurel Hill 2 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.4925. facilities across Ohio over the last 40 Those who complete the session will Tennis Club, 2222 Cass Road, Toledo. years. Carlson Library Canaday be eligible to volunteer as a tour guide. Theatre Preview Performance 1 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.4925. International Student Dinner Center. 4 p.m. Free, public. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, “The Complete Works of William “I Can Show You the World.” Featuring Info: 419.530.7244. 325 N. Michigan St. 5:30-7 p.m. Free, Shakespeare (abridged).” An Baseball appetizers, exhibition of international public. Register: 419.530.3591. irreverent, faced-paced romp through UT vs. Butler. Scott Park. 3 p.m. $3; fashion, entertainment. Student Union Disability Studies Program Concert Shakespeare’s works. Directed by $1 for UT employees and children 12 Auditorium. 6:15 p.m. $14; $12 for Featuring Jeff Moyer, National Public Spring Week Concert Kirby Wahl, UT assistant professor of and younger; free for UT students with students. RSVP: 419.530.4229. Radio Morning Edition commentator. Featuring Matt Nathanson and Battle theatre. Center for PerformingArts I.D. Info: 419.530.2239. Student Union Room 2592. 7 p.m. of the Band winners as opening acts. Center Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $8. Blue and Gold Spring Football Game Free, public. Info: 419.530.7244. Parking Lot 9 south of the Glass Bowl. Info: 419.530.2375. Earth, Ecological and Environmen- Glass Bowl Stadium. 6:30-8 p.m. Free, 6 p.m. Free. Info: 419.530.2310. tal Sciences Lecture public. Info: 419.530.4231. Tuesday, April 19 “Climate and Carbon: Ecophysical Board of Trustees Committee Meetings UT News publishes listings for events taking place at the University and for off-campus events that are sponsored by UT groups. Information is due by Theatre Production Student Union Rooms 2584-2591. noon Wednesday, April 20, for the April 25 issue. Send information by e-mail to [email protected], fax it to Ext. 4618, or drop it in campus “The Complete Works of William 8:15 a.m. Info: 419.530.2814. mail to #949, UT News, Marketing and Communications, University Hall Room 2110. Due to space limitations, some events may be omitted from UT Shakespeare (abridged).” Center continued on page 11 News; the complete calendar can be found online at www.utoledo.edu. for PerformingArts Center Theatre.