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FACULTY AND STAFF NEWS • OCTOBER 1, 2004 PROVOST, DIVERSITY WSU Spokane research ers Lisa Shaffer and October Bassem Bejjani left the prestigious and highly brings two funded genetics research program at Baylor University two years ago dialogues to pursue their research at WSU Spokane. Each Two dialogues in Octo also co-directs a lab at ber will update the Wash Sacred Heart Medical ington State University Center, and together community on important they operate Signature university Genomic Laboratories, a private genetic diagnos issues, while tic testing company they also provid started last year. (WSU ing time for Spokane photo by jeff T. comments Green) and ques tions from those in attendance. Robert Bates Both dia- logues will take place in CUB 127. At noon on Tuesday, Oct. 5, Provost Robert Bates will discuss progress on theWSU RESEARCH, PRACTICE, BUSINESS ON THE SIDE strategic plan and then invite feedback. Scientists ~nd it all in Spokane At noon on Thurs Michael Tate day, Oct. 14, BY HOPE TINNEY private-sector jobs for skilled professionals. Cytogenetics Laboratory at Baylor, she President V. WSUTODAY 11 A lot of things needed to come to knew she'd be a good candidate for the Lane Rawlins and Michael gether to make it happen," said Dennis job at Sacred Heart, but she needed a place J. Tate, new interim vice Excelling in one area would be enough Dyck, director of WSU Spokane's Health to continue her research. president for of an accomplishment, but Lisa Shaffer Research and Education Center and one of Dyck said WSU and Sacred Heart soon equity and and Bassem Bejjanl are excelling in three: the people responsible for recruiting Shaf realized they could work together, with diverstty, basic research, clinical work and a startup fer and Bejjani. "I think it is best summa WSU providing the research facilities, sup will discuss company on the side. rized by the word 'partnership."' port services a:qd university appointments work on And the becillty of it is, they are doing ; That partnership is still a work in prog necessary to attract a tenured professor diversity, it at WSU Spokane. Two years ago they ress, Dyck said. But, he sees great potential from a major research university. At the equity and were tenured faculty members at Baylor for WSU to partner with others in the same time, Sacred Heart could provide campus Medical College in Houston, home of one Spokane medical community to create an the necessary clinical opportunities and climate, of the most prestigious and highly-funded attractive environment for innovative and compensation, including funding for Lane Rawlins then accept genetic research programs in the country. exciting researchers, even without a medi researchers and technicians. comments They knew their work environment was cal school nearby. Suddenly an unlikely scenario seemed and suggestions. top-tier and their research was flourishing. possible, and Shaffer and her_husband Live videostreams of What they didn't know was whether they Bringing it all together were looking at rural property north of both dialogues will be could trade up in quality of life issues and Simply put, Sacred Heart Medical Center Spokane. available on the Web. For still maintain their pioneering research was looking for a part-time director of "I always wanted to live in Spokane," a link and for more inter and clinical work. Turns out they can. its cytogenetics laboratory and Shaffer, a she said, and laughed. "Don't ask me why. action with WSU lead They get clean air and four seasons, and native of the Tri-Cities and a graduate of I've just always been attracted to this part ers, visit http://www.wsu. eastern Washington gets world-class medical WSU, was looking for a way to move back edu/dialogues-forums. research, state-of-the-art patient care and to Washington. As director of the Kleberg (See "Spokane," page 8) WSU AT LARGE MAJORITY RULES . Union Energy Program catches the wave contract BY ASHLEY JEFFREY WSU Energy Program director. Although buoys could produce up to one WSU TODAY INTERN "It helps meet the growing the project megawatt of electricity at any up for vote need in the Northwest for re is still in the one time, and about 500,000 WSU's Energy Program in newable resources that do riot development kilowatts on a daily basis. BY ROBERT FRANK Olympia is working on bring contribute to global warming." stage, the "The proposed demonstra WSUTODAY ing a new wave of renewable The energy is produced by WSUEnergy tion is the first of its kind in energy into Washington the motion on a buoy that is Program, the U.S," Feysaid. Washington Federation of . homes. anchored to the bed of the in conjunc State Employees and Washing "Ocean wave energy is ocean, Fey said. Saltwater tion with Gaining credibility, backing ton State University arrived at a clean alternative form of filters through a cylinder of Bellevue- jake Fey a tentative contract agreement energy that does not produce turbines beneath the buoy, . based Aquae- If the project succeeds, on Sept. 27, with a statewide the pollution and greenhouse and the energy created is nergy, hopes to have a four Fey said Aquaenergy, the vote slated for Wednesday, gases that natural gas generat transferred to a transmission buoy demonstration in the ing facilities do," saiQJ ..ke Fey, -system on the shoreline. near future on Neah Bay. The (See "Olympia," page 8) (See "Union," page 8) 2 PROF AT WORK 3 EX-MOB BOSS SPEAKS 5 LECTURES 6 FEAST OF THE AFTER TRANSPLANT ON WHITE-COLLAR CRIME CAMPUSWIDE ARTS DEBUTS 2 • October1,2004 WSU Today www.wsutoday.wsu.edu WSU NEWS BRIEFS Explore education Applications sought for writing programs options at Applications are being accepted until Thursday, Oct. 7, for the Harold and jeanne Rounds Olsen Writing Programs Fellow. A scholarship of $2,500 for an academic year will be awarded to grad fair a master's degree or Ph.D. student at WSU who proposes or is involved in a project that promotes or explores issues of writing BY KAARIN APPEL in the individual's department or other relevant academic area. WSU SPOKANE Students from all disdplines ar~ encouraged to apply. To apply, the student must submit a one-page proposal The reasons for choos · outlining the project and the influence it will have in pro ing to go back to school moting effective writing. A current curriculum vita and two for a graduate degree are as letters of recommendation must accompany the proposal. varied as the applicant. If Send application materials to Campus Writing Programs at you ask yourself, "Should I CUE 305, campus zip 4530. The award will be presented in a pursue a graduate degree," ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 14. For more information, contact you are not alone. -Karen Weatherman at 335-5488 or [email protected]. "Most people come for the opportunity to better themselves or their income, Order Krispy Kremes for football weekends or to become more pro Krispy Kreme donuts will be available on Friday mornings fessionally focused," said before Cougar home football games Oct. 8, 15, 29 and Nov. Howard Grimes, dean of 19. Sales are a fundraiser for Pullman Memorial Hospital aux the WSU Graduate School. iliary, which buys comfort WSU Spokane is catering to this need. From 3 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, ~~:J£1~t~i~::,,:: ~7 WSU Spokane will host its Pullman Memorial Hospi first-ever Graduate School tal gift shop at 336-0358 or Fair at the Health Sciences come to the downtown WSU Visitor Center (Cougar Depot) Building, 310 N. Riverpoint after 7 a.m. on the day of the sale and purchase until the Blvd. Representatives from supply is gone. Pre-orders may be picked up until 9:30 a.m. private and public colleges at the Visitor's Center. After that time, pick them up at the and universities from the gift shop. greater Spokane region, western Washington, No food illness on campus in 20 years Idaho, Oregon and Mon To prevent food-borne illness on the WSU campus, En tana will attend. vironmental Health and Safety (EH&S) personnel spepd Admission and event more than 70 hours a year inspecting the various food Stephen Antolovich is back at WSU this fall teaching two classes and parking are free. For more service facilities on campus. Dining Services, the CUB, writing a text book. (Photo by Robert Hubner, WSU Photo Services) information, go to http:// Ferdinand's Creamery and the School of Hospitality work www.grad(air.spokane. wsu. closely with EH&S. As a result, there have been no known BACK AT WORK AFTER TRANSPLANT edu or call358-7537. cases of food-borne illness on the WSU campus in more than 20 years. Some of the most common causes of food-borne illness are related to improper temperature and careless handling. Here Professor owes life are some tips on preventing this illness: WSU Today • Refrigerate raw foods, prepared foods or leftovers within Volume 16, Issue 4 two hours. If you can't get restaurant leftovers home and to his daughter refrigerated within that time, don't take them. "Doggy bags" WSU Today is published are a common source of food borne illness. biweekly on Fridays during • Don't defrost food in hot water or even on the counter BY CYNTHIA KING ful. "I was ab!'e to return to our the academic year and once WSUTODAY home on Moscow Mountain in in june during the summer at room temperature. While you're still trying to defrost the by WSU's University Relations inside of a roast, the outside can be breeding bacteria.