TODAY’S EDITION See page 3 for personnel SPECTRUM information. VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY VOLUME 21 NUMBER 26 THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1999 Founders Day celebrates accomplishments of university community

By David Nutter Excellence Award: Jon C. Cawley, Department S. Dru Forrester, Department of Small Animal Extension: Gary P. Dingus, Dickenson Virginia Tech celebrates the of Biology; Graduate Student Service Award: Clinical Services; E. Scott Geller, Department County Extension Office; Robert Ray accomplishments of its faculty and staff Travis O. Brenden, Department of Fisheries of Psychology; David W. Smith, Department Meadows, Extension Specialist, 4-H; members and students at Founders Day, and Wildlife Sciences; XCaliber Awards: of Forestry; Sporn Award for Teaching Alumni Distinguished Service Awards: Friday, April 9. The annual convocation in individual faculty member: N. Dwight Barnette, Introductory Subjects: Charles E. Frazier, Mary Virginia Jones; Samuel Lewis honor of scholarship and service will begin Department of Computer Science; team of faculty Department of Wood Science and Forest Lionberger Jr.; Ruffner Medal: Henry J. at 3:15 p.m. in Burruss auditorium. and staff members: Stewart A. Hill, Stephen E. Products; Sporn Award for Teaching Dekker. President Paul Torgersen will give the Scheckler, C. David Taylor, Department of Engineering Subjects: T. Roger Chang, Man of the Year: Edward J. Maggio, keynote address at the celebration. Henry Biology; team of faculty and staff members— Department of Engineering Science and College of Arts and Sciences; Woman of Dekker, former rector of the Board of Math Emporium: Robert Olin, Christopher A. Mechanics. the Year: Susan P. Grubbs, College of Visitors, will receive the university’s highest Beattie, Monte B. Boisen, Terri A. Bourdon, President’s Award for Excellence: Peggy Arts and Sciences. award, the William H. Ruffner Medal. Kenneth B. Hannsgen, Charles B. Hodges, P. Arnold, Department of Biochemistry; John Outstanding Students: Jodie E. Dekker has been instrumental in efforts to Gail M. Hunger, Abigail W. Kohler, C. Chandler, Department of Food Science and Johnson, College of Agriculture and Life revitalize the Corps of Cadets. Gwendolyn M. Lloyd, Margaret P. McQuain, Technology; Stephen W. Hiner, Department Sciences; Eric Delss, College of The XCaliber Award is being Linda E. Powers, Robert C. Rogers, John F. of Entomology; Diane F. Patty, Department of Architecture and Urban Studies; Stacey recognized during Founders Day this year. Rossi, Linda H. Scruggs, Bonnie B. Shealor, Chemical Engineering; Linda G. Smith, Col- Smith, College of Arts and Sciences; Established last year by Provost Peggy Deborah B. Smith, Michael Williams, lege of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Melissa L. Novosel, Pamplin College of Meszaros and the Center for Innovation and Department of Mathematics; Alumni Teaching Alumni Award for Excellence in Business; Elise Caruso, College of Learning, the XCaliber Award is designed Excellence Awards: Bonnie J. Smith, International Programs: John A. Ballweg, Engineering; Elvira Muniz, College of to honor faculty and staff members who are Department of Biomedical Sciences and Department of Sociology; Alumni Award for Forestry and Wildlife Resources; Christine using innovative approaches to teaching Pathobiology; J. Reese Voshell Jr., Department Excellence in Research: Richard A. Winett, Grecus, College of Human Resources and using technology. of Entomology; Alumni Excellence in Academic Department of Psychology; Neal Castagnoli Education; John F. Guest, Virginia- The 1999 Founders Day Award Advising: David J. Parrish, Department of Crop Jr., Department of Chemistry. Maryland Regional College of Veterinary winners are: Graduate Teaching Assistant and Soil Environmental Sciences; Wine Awards: Alumni Award for Excellence in Medicine.

Schmidt named Commencement speaker Enrollment reaches By David Nutter new tool.” Eric Schmidt, the chairman of the board At Novell, Schmidt is actively involved in record levels and chief executive officer of network all significant operating and strategic decisions computing giant Novell Inc., will be Virginia for the company and plays a central role in the at VTNVC Tech’s Commencement speaker during technical development of the company. By Carolyn Fray ceremonies in Lane Stadium on Saturday, Novell, which reported revenue of $1.084 Graduate enrollments at the Virginia May 15, beginning at 9 a.m. billion in 1998, is a fast-emerging leader in Tech Northern Virginia Center (NVC) in “Because of Virginia Tech’s nationally network services and Internet/Intranet software Falls Church reached record level this spring recognized leadership in information solutions. With its corporate headquarters based with 2,409 registrations. technology and our leadership in developing in Provo, Utah, Novell products enable At the center, Virginia Tech offers 36 the architecture of the next generation Internet, customers to securely integrate the global graduate degree programs, primarily for I felt that Dr. Schmidt will would be an Internet with their private business networks. working professionals, as well as short outstanding choice to speak to our graduating These “intelligent networks” recognize every courses and seminars sponsored by the class,” said President Paul Torgersen. “The user, provide secure access to every network Division of Continuing Education. The students time here in Blacksburg has been resource, and support every critical computing greatest growth was achieved by the computer defined by the Internet; I think it is appropriate task. science program, which expanded by 116 for them to hear from someone who helping Schmidt has many ties to Virginia Tech. percent spring to spring. For the same period, college shape the future direction of this wonderful (See SCHMIDT on 7) SCHMIDT registrations advanced 63.9 percent in Arts and Sciences, 23.8 percent in Human Resources and Education, and 8 percent in Stokes selected men’s basketball head coach Business. Overall, the center’s enrollment Ricky Stokes, who spent last season as Tournament teams at the University of Virginia, the first time in school history. Stokes also grew 19 percent spring to spring. the associate head coach at the University of where he played from 1980-84. signed three of the top 10 players in the state of In response to the growth, Virginia Tech Texas, has been named head coach of the The 36-year-old Stokes has been an Texas during the fall signing period. has rented and remodeled two 1,500-square- Virginia Tech men’s basketball program, assistant coach at Bowling Green, Wake Forest “Our entire staff is excited for Ricky foot classrooms at an office building located according to Director of Athletics Jim and Virginia. Stokes,” Barnes said. “We are going to miss at 7115 Leesburg Pike, a five-minute walk Weaver. “I am very ecstatic about being named him, both on a personal and professional level. from the center. “Our enrollment gains can “I am delighted that Ricky Stokes has head coach at Virginia Tech,” Stokes said. There is no one more deserving or more ready be attributed to the university’s expanding accepted our offer to be the head coach at “Virginia Tech is a great academic and athletic for the challenge of being a Division I head partnership with the region’s technology Virginia Tech,” Weaver said. “He is an institution. I am looking forward to the challenge, coach than Coach Stokes. Having spoken with community as well as the center’s increasing outstanding individual who has achieved and I’m ready to take the Virginia Tech men’s him before he left for the interview, I know how local and international visibility,” said Judy the highest level, both as a player and as a basketball program to new heights.” excited he was about Virginia Tech and the C. Pearson, director of the Virginia Tech coach. He will be an excellent leader for our Stokes joined Rick Barnes’ staff at Clemson tradition of its basketball program. There is no Northern Virginia Center. program.” two weeks before Barnes accepted the head doubt in my mind that he is a perfect fit for the “The Graduate Program in Information Stokes, a native of Richmond, has been coaching job at the University of Texas last job.” Technology is excellent example of how we involved in eight NCAA Tournaments (once year. This past season, he helped guide the During the past 11 seasons as a coach, can work with the region’s business reaching the final eight and twice the final Longhorns to a 19-13 overall record and NCAA Stokes has recruited and/or coached such talent community to identify an educational need 16) in his 11 seasons as a full-time assistant first-round appearance. Texas went 13-3 in the as 1997 college player of the year and number- and quickly formulate a high-quality program coach. He also was a part of four NCAA Big 12 Conference, winning the league title for (See STOKES on 7) (See ENROLLMENT on 8) 2 SPECTRUM THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1999 NEWSMAKERS Virginia Tech faculty and staff members and students Access (January 27): The cover story was about Virginia Tech spectrum technology known as LMDS (local multipoint are often the subject of significant national and state-wide and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications Scien- distribution service) to area residential users in May. Morgan, news coverage. To better inform the university community tists’ research to evaluate usefulness of virtual-reality (CAVE) who directs the Space and Wireless Business Center, says the about these accomplishments, the Office of University Rela- applications. The principal investigator is Deborah Hix of project will collect information that could be used to lower tions has compiled this monthly report. This report excludes computer science. The story is at: http://access.ncsa.uiuc.edu/ the cost of LMDS to homes and to gauge its effectiveness as coverage in the Roanoke news-media market. For more CoverStories/VRApps/ a solution to the “last-mile” problem. information about the articles mentioned, call Julie Kane, university public relations coordinator, at 1-9934, or contact New York Times (February): The work of William Velander, Black Entertainment Television (February 23): English your college public-relations office. director of the Pharmaceutical Engineering Institute, was fea- Professor Nikki Giovanni was featured in a live one-hour tured in an article citing the American Red Cross’ work on the interview broadcast from Virginia Tech. production of bandages that could seal a bleeding wound. The Los Angeles Times (September 20, 1998): Steve Markham, article cited the ARC’s support of Velander’s work with transgenic Richmond Times-Dispatch Metro Business Monthly (March): professor of management, was quoted in a story, “Less pigs which will produce the proteins needed to mass-produce the Barry O’Donnell, associate director of the MBA program in Qualified Tend to Lie More on Tests,” about the tendency of bandages. the Pamplin College of Business, was quoted in a cover story, some job applicants to lie on pre-employment personality “Does it pay?” about the possible impact of an MBA on the tests to get jobs they aren’t qualified to have. Infectious Diseases in Children (February): Journal of the salaries and career prospects of those who earn the degree. American Medical Association (January): The work of Sheldon The Farmville Herald (December 1998): David Smith, Jacobson of industrial and systems engineering was featured. Time Digital (March): Ray Pethtel, university transportation forestry professor, was featured in an article about the estab- Jacobson has developed an algorithm that could increase child- fellow, was featured in a special supplement of Time maga- lishing of a natural-resource center by the 4-H Educational immunization rates and still save money. His work was done in zine. Pethtel was mentioned in the cover story called “Dream Center. He was quoted several times on the relevance of conjunction with the Center for Disease Control. Machines.” The story focused on the smart road. teaching natural-resource management to children. ABC Radio, UPI Radio, (Washington, D.C.) WTOP Radio Richmond Times Dispatch (March 7): Roe-Hoan Yoon of Prism (January): The College of Engineering’s Green Engi- (February 5): Professor of History William Ochsenwald dis- the Mining and Minerals Engineering Department was fea- neering program was featured as one of the leaders in the cussed the implications of the death of King Hussein of Jordan. tured for his work on the development of a clean coal-recovery country in the American Society for Engineering Education’s process known as “Microcel.” magazine, Prism. The article featured the efforts of the Richmond Times-Dispatch (Home Section-February 13): The following engineering faculty: Ron Kander, John Novak, Shelton H. Short Jr. Professor of Forestry, David W. Smith, was Mutual Radio (March 16): Chemistry Professor Joseph Ron Gordon, and Malcolm McPherson. the lead quote in a article about the future of hemlocks in Virginia Merola discussed how water weakens paper on “Why is It?” forests. a program that explains basic scientific principles. SmartMoney.com (January 20, February 2): Don Chance, finance professor, was the featured expert in two “Ask Broadband Networking News (February 16): George Morgan, The Virginian Pilot (March 17): Don Chance, finance pro- SmartMoney” columns in this Internet magazine published finance professor, was quoted in a story, “Friends in the ivory fessor, was quoted in a story, “Dow hits 10,000, slips back,” by the Wall Street Journal: “Locking in gains with collars,” tower,” about Virginia Tech’s plans to deploy broadband-radio- about local reaction to news of the industrial average surpass- and “Reading the S&P 500 futures.” ing the 10,000 mark. ACHIEVERS Albert E. Moyer, chair of the Department of History, chemistry department, was recently notified she has been selected He has earned many honors for his work. In 1981, he gave guest lectures at two commemorative gatherings—the as one of the elite 100 musicians from all over the world to received the Award for Contributions to Amateur Mycology 150th anniversary of the Nautical Almanac division of the compete in the Van Cliborne competition. from the North American Mycological Association (NAMA). U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington and the 200th Applicants cannot be professional or play the piano for a In 1989, that society presented Miller with the William H. anniversary of the Royal Institution of Great Britain in London. living. Castagnoli was chosen because her repertoire was one of Weston Award for Teaching Excellence in Mycology. In He also began a three-year term on the advisory editorial the most outstanding. The competition is scheduled for Dallas in 1995, he was voted a fellow of the American Association for board of Isis, the international journal of the History of June. the Advancement of Science, and in August of 1997, he was Science Society. Moyer will be an invited speaker at the awarded the Distinguished Mycologist of 1997 Award by the Royal Institution of Great Britain as part of this London Harold McNair, professor of chemistry, directed a four-day Mycological Society of America. (MSA) He is vice president scientific organization’s bicentenary celebrations and the workshop on Gas Chromatography at the University of Messina, of MSA and will be president-elect later this year. 200th anniversary of Alessandro Volta’s announcement of Messina, Italy. The workshop was based on the popular American Miller is the author of many papers and books, including the production of electricity by chemical means. Moyer Chemical Society workshop that McNair has taught for the past the monumental Mushrooms of North America. That book, presented a paper titled “Mr. Faraday, Prof. Henry, and the 28 years at Virginia Tech. Sixteen scientists from Italy participated. according to the Virginia Museum of Natural History, “bridges Hunt for Electromagnetic Induction” in a conference on the Lectures and laboratories were conducted in Italian, and the the gap between a basic field guide and a scientific monograph” theme of the history of electricity. The conference was jointly workshop was printed in Italian. Sponsor of the workshop was and is used “in the classroom and in the field by many sponsored by the Royal Institution, the British Society for the Giovanni Dugo of the pharmacy faculty of the University of mycologists in North America, Asia, and Australia.” The History of Science, and the History of Technology group of Messina. Dugo and McNair have written research proposals that book, according to one person who supported Miller for a the Institution of Electrical Engineers. have generated Italian National Science Foundation support for previous award, “has probably done more to promote mycology three post-doctoral students from Messina to study for one year at and interest in mushrooms than any other book in American Robert Carlsen, a psychology doctoral student, has Tech. publishing history.” been invited to participate in The National Forum on Miller is a member of a variety of editorial boards and Psychology Partnerships sponsored by the American Orson K. Miller Jr., professor of botany and curator of professional societies and has served on a broad selection of Psychological Association (APA). Distinguished psychology fungi in the Department of Biology, received this year’s Thomas committees for Virginia Tech, the state, and MSA. Students teachers from high school through graduate institutions will Jefferson Award for Outstanding Contributions to Natural Science at Virginia Tech have completed 28 theses in mycology under convene to discuss ways that academic partnerships can from the Virginia Museum of Natural History. Miller’s direction, and he keeps a full schedule of visiting promote more effective psychology education. Conference Miller is an internationally recognized authority on mycology. professors and post-doctoral candidates from around the participants were selected on the basis of their long-standing During his career, he has served as a consultant and principal world working and studying with him. He leads many contributions and leadership in the psychology community. investigator on many projects both in the United States and workshops and forays in the United States and abroad for During the week-long forum at James Madison University in abroad. He spent the first 15 years of his career as a research NAMA and for mushroom clubs. June, they will formulate strategies to address compelling scientist for the U.S. Forest Service. For the past 27 years, he has Miller and his wife, Hope Miller, have collaborated on issues influencing the direction of psychology education in been a teacher and researcher at Virginia Tech, and, during that several books and projects. “The Millers’ love of mycology the 21st century. Carlsen teaches at Averett College in Danville. time, the mycology lab has become very well known both and natural science has been a life-long family affair for the nationally and internationally. Millers,” according to the museum. Kay Castagnoli, senior research associate in the

Next week’s Spectrum will feature detailed information on Founders Day award winners. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1999 SPECTRUM 3 Grants help students meet tough academic standards By Catherine Doss Resources and Education and the Center for those who were in trouble academically had ations that deal with procrastination, disorga- Student Success grants, sponsored by the Academic Enrichment and Excellence is work- already given up.” nization, and poor time management, which Office of the Provost, have proven to be suc- ing with students to help identify different fac- A Student Success project in the Pamplin they had struggled with over the years.” cessful not only in helping students meet tougher tors affecting their academic performance and College of Business provided first- and sec- Coaches review participants’ schedules academic standards but also in designing col- develop a plan for changing detrimental behav- ond-year students who were at the lower levels each week, and help them organize their work laborative intervention efforts among varied iors. of academic probation with the support of an and plan ahead for tests, papers and daily departments, according to David Ford, vice “The goal of the program is to get parents upper-division undergraduate advisor. Seven- activities. provost for academic affairs. and students working together to improve teen students completed the program last fall, Student Success grant money also helped “At least part of the student success under grades,” said Ellie Sturgis, associate dean in the and data indicated an average improved aca- fund an on-going effort in the chemistry de- the new academic-eligibility policy can be at- College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) who imple- demic GPA performance by the participants of partment to improve overall performance by tributed to excellent programs the university mented the project along with Jerry Via, CAS 0.65. students enrolled in Chem 1035 and 1036, has put in place to assist students who are at risk assistant dean; Jane Abraham, instructor in teach- “The success of this project hinged on the freshman-level general-chemistry classes. of falling below the minimum standard,” Ford ing and learning; Carol Slusser, enrollment ser- peer advisors modeling habits that lead to im- “The average class size for this course is said. vices assistant in the Center for Interdisciplinary proved academic performance,” said Norrine 175 students, which makes it very difficult to Under the new policy students must main- Studies; and graduate student Saranette Miles. Bailey Spencer, associate dean for undergradu- give homework assignments and quizzes to tain a cumulative QCA of 2.0 to remain in good Parents of first-semester undergraduates ate programs in the college. “The students in help reinforce the concepts,” said Patricia standing. Academic performance is reviewed were invited to an information session during academic trouble had developed habits of not Amateis, instructor of the course. at the end of each semester. Parents’ Weekend last fall. More than 80 took attending class, not thinking of their life after The problem was rectified with an ap- The Student Success grants project pro- advantage of the opportunity to meet with fac- college, and not managing their time well.” proach spearheaded by Amateis and Jim Viers, vides funds for departments and/or units to ulty members, student advisors, and counselors An innovative Student Success project associate professor of chemistry. The lecture pilot various programs or research to help stu- to learn more about the resources available to out of the Office of the Dean of Students portion of the class meets Mondays and dents be academically successful at Virginia ensure student success at Virginia Tech. In addi- provides the opportunity for two graduate- Wednesdays; however, instead of a large lec- Tech. Thirteen such projects are currently un- tion, student-success fairs were held in October student “coaches” to work with a select number ture on Fridays, students are split into groups der way, and some have already shown positive and January for first-year students for them to of undergraduates who have been diagnosed of 30 and attend informal problem-solving results. learn more about such topics as time manage- with attention-deficit disorder (ADD). Students work groups lead by upper-level undergradu- For example, a campus-wide cooperative ment and study skills. Participants were asked to and coaches meet weekly to develop and main- ates. During these weekly work groups, stu- academic-intervention project between the develop their own contract outlining behaviors tain strategies for academic, career, and per- dents are given homework assignments, quiz- Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Human they would like to change to help them improve sonal success. The program also works to in- zes, and have their questions answered about their grades. From mid-term last fall to the end of crease the participants’ ability to successfully the material covered in the lectures. the semester, the number of participants in the use campus resources. “We have found that students really con- VIRGINIA TECH RECYCLING October student success fair who were consid- “Most of the participants were diagnosed nect with their peer instructors,” Amateis said. Readers are reminded that Virginia Tech ered academically ineligible decreased from 71 with ADD before entering college; however, “They are much freer to ask questions, and Recycling will no longer collect mixed paper, to 32, and the number of students with a QCA of some of them didn’t know they had ADD until some even thank us for giving homework as- due to the decision by the Montgomery Re- less than 1.0 decreased from 29 to 7. they started college,” said Susan Angle, assis- signments!” gional Solid Waste Authority to cease process- “The most potent message we got from tant dean of students for students with disabili- An evaluation of the project last year ing mixed paper at its Recycling Center as of students was that this project has given them ties. “The one thing they all had in common showed that the QCA for Chem 1035 classes today. confidence that they can indeed succeed at Vir- was the need to participate in a program that with work groups was 0.5 higher than that of ginia Tech,” Sturgis said. “By mid-term, most of VTR will continue to collect white paper offered the opportunity to amend problem situ- (See GRANTS on 7) and newspaper at all customary locations, on (See RECYCLING on 7) PERSONNEL INFORMATION AMPLIFICATION A March 25 article about recent U.S. News Retirement sessions offered DERC Conducts Training & World Report rankings cited the involvement The Department of Employee Relations of only two departments—chemistry and chemi- A university pre-Retirement program has 10:45 a.m.—Estates, Wills, Trusts Counselors (DERC) is conducting training cal engineering—in Virginia Tech’s polymer been scheduled for April 12 and 13, in the 1:15 p.m.—New Dimensions programs on the grievance procedure, con- research program, which was ranked fifth na- Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Cen- 1:45 p.m.—Health Insurance after Retire- flict-management and mediation skills. 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Assistant Editor Christian Moody, 1-8538 Rotary Club supports Tech’s international programs Production Manager Melinda Shaver, 1-8524 national study falls within the core mission of with international study,” Gray said. “Contri- Club donates $1,000 Rotary International. butions of this type are very welcome indeed.” Business Manager Gray also commended the club for its Sherri Box, 1-8819 to UOIP Lyn Gray, director of international pro- grams, accepted the donation on behalf of UOIP. outstanding international work, which is well Letters to the editor and questions for "Ask Spectrum" By Catherine Doss Gray said increased interest in study abroad on known in the community and throughout the should be addressed to the editor, 105 Media Building, The Rotary Club of Blacksburg recently Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. the part of Virginia Tech students has focussed world. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employ- awarded $1,000 to the University Office of In- attention on the need for more scholarship sup- For more information about study-abroad ees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, color, ternational Programs (UOIP) to help support port. opportunities and/or financial aid available for gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran sta- study-abroad activities by needy and worthy tus, national origin, religion, or political affiliation. Any- “Many Tech student wishing to partici- international study, contact UOIP by telephone one having questions concerning discrimination or ac- Virginia Tech students seeking an international pate have a difficult time finding sufficient at 1-5888, or visit the office’s web site at http:/ cessibility regarding the programs described in this news- experience. In making the donation, Rotary Club paper should contact the Equal Opportunity Affirmative funds to cover the additional costs associated /www.vt.edu: 1002/international/. Action Office: 540-231-7500 (v), 540-231-9460 (TTY). President Ken Martin said that support for inter- 4 SPECTRUM THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1999 ACTIVITIES VENTS Wednesday, 7 Safe, Texas A&M. E Multicultural Program, noon, Squires Multicultural Center: Communication Studies, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Hillcrest honors conference room: Did We Make A Movie? A Blow By “Comparing Voluntary and Involuntary Immigration.” Discussion Thursday, 1 Blow Account of a Wild Ride and Its Results,” by Barbara facilitated by Richard Shingles. Art Exhibit Opening, Armory Gallery. Carlisle. International Week Activity, 3 p.m., Cranwell Center: STS Thursday Discussion, 2 p.m., 132 Lane: “Feminist Economics, 3:30-5 p.m., 3001 Pamplin: “Intertemporal “The Role of Women in Different Cultures.” Contribution to Science and Technology Studies.” Substitution of Births and Fertility Decline in Iran,” by Djavad “With Good Reason,” 7 p.m., WVTF. Salehi. Music Ensemble Concert, 8 p.m., Squires Commonwealth Friday, 2 Electrical/Computer Engineering, 4 p.m., 457 Ballroom: University Symphony Band. International Week Begins. Through 4-10. Whittemore: “Predictive Signal Processing in Control International Week Activity, 5-6 p.m., Alumni Mall: Instrumentation,” by Seppo Ovaska. Thursday, 8 STS, 4-5:30 p.m., 132 Lane: “A General Scheme for Interactive African Dance. Multicultural Program, noon, Squires Multicultural Center: International Club Coffee Hour, 5 p.m., Cranwell Historical and Philosophical Appraisal of Eugenics,” by “The Holocaust: Too Painful to Remember or Too Important to Jean Gayon, Paris. Center: “A Thousand Hands: Recycling in India,” by Nancy Forget?” Panel Discussion. Galloway. STS Lunch Discussion, 2 p.m., 132 Lane: Topic TBA, by Student Recital, 8 p.m., Squires Recital Salon: Jon Pratt. Leslie Bochensky. Monday, 5 CEUT Videoconference, 2:30-4 p.m., DBHCC Room C: Electrical/Computer Engineering, noon, 654 Saturday, 3 “Faculty on the Frontlines: Reclaiming Civility in the Classroom.” Whittemore: Topic TBA. YMCA Hike, 10 a.m., meet in parking lot 403 International Week Activity, 3 p.m., Cranwell Center: Biochemistry, 4-5 p.m., 223 Engel: “Statistical Washington. St.: New River Trail. “Alcohol Awareness: An International Perspective.” Genetics and Education in Bio-informatics/Genomics” by International Week Activity, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Book Signing and Reading, 7 p.m., Volume Two: Jeff Ina Hoeschele. Blacksburg: Street Fair. Mann, author of Bliss. CSES, 4 p.m., 232 Smyth: “Pathogen Derived Student Recital, 3 p.m., Squires Recital Salon: Josh Resistance,” by Irfan Gunduz. Wirt. Horticulture, 4-5 p.m., 409 Saunders: “Exploiting the Student Recital, 8 p.m., Squires Recital Salon: Dan SEMINARS Secondary Growth Potential of Arabidopsis to Study Wilner Protoas from Vascular Tissue,” by Bob Johnson. Thursday, 1 Sunday, 4 Physics, 3:30 p.m., 2030 Pamplin: Topic TBA, by T.K. Lee, Tuesday, 6 Easter Buffet, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., DBHCC. Taiwan. Electrical/Computer Engineering, 3:30 p.m., 300 International Week Activity, 3 p.m., Cranwell Center: Statistics, 3:45 p.m., 409 Hutcheson: “A Variable Sampling Whittemore: “Propagation Prediction Over the Ocean,” by Slideshow. Rate Control Chart Method for Simultaneous Monitoring of Daniel Dockery. Mean and Variance,” by Christopher Hughes. Electrical/Computer Engineering, 4 p.m., 654 Whittemore: Wednesday, 7 Monday, 5 “Fundamental Concept, Theory and Applications of the Global University Council Meeting, 3-5 p.m., 1045 Pamplin. Positioning System,” by Wayne Scales. Water Science, noon, 108 Seitz: “The Role of Risk International Week Activity, 6-8 p.m., Squires Brush Entomology, 4 p.m., 220 Price: Graduate Student Management in Farmers’ Decisions to Adopt Mountain Room: “China—Approaching the Millenium.” Panel Presentations, by Sarah Engel and Theresa Dellinger. Recommended Conversation Practices,” by Jim Quinton. Discussion. Geological Sciences, 4 p.m., 2044 Derring: “Use of Electrical/Computer Engineering, 4 p.m., 654 Metaphors in Teaching Geology,” by Susan Eriksson. Whittemore: “Parameter Identification in Hysterisis,” by R. Tuesday, 6 Rogers. Friday, 2 International Week Activity, 7-8:30 p.m., DBHCC: Thursday, 8 Talent Show. Highlands in Chemistry, 11 a.m., 3 Davidson: “Wurstere’s Statistics, 3:45 p.m., 409 Hutcheson: “Non- VTU Program, 7:30 p.m., Burruss auditorium: “A Crowns: The Synthesis, Properties and Coordination Chemistry informative Prior Bayesian Analysis for Statistical Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” of a New Class of Redox-Active Macrocycles,” by John Sibert, Calibration Problems,” by Dan Eno. ECU. Entomology, 4 p.m., 220 Price: “The Value of MCBB, noon, 102 Fralin: “Molecular Mechanisms of Aryl Biotechnology in Crop Agriculture,” by Dave Simcox, FMC Hydrocarbon Receptor/Estrogen Receptor Crosstalk,” by Stephen Corp.

CEUT sponsors video-conference BULLETINS The Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Original comedienne to perform will sponsor a video-conference, Faculty on the Front Lines: Before there was Whoopi Goldberg, there was Moms Reclaiming Civility on Thursday, April 8, from 2:30-4 p.m. in the beat of rhythmic African music. There is no admission fee. Mabley. Unknown on the national scene until the 1960s, the Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center, room C. Jackie “Moms” Mabley “was the first female to gain A Talent Show will exhibit the talent that the International recognition and respect in the field of comedy,” according to students bring to Virginia Tech. The Thais, Turkish, Indians, This videoconference will analyze the major causes for Ruby L. Perkins, who has developed a one-woman Moms Greeks and Iranians will each present an item. There is no disruptive and apathetic student behavior; show how other Mabley skit. Perkins will bring her act to Virginia Tech April admission fee. colleges and universities are reclaiming civility; and evaluate 13 in a type of cabaret setting, with two students from Nikki strategies for dealing with classroom behavior. Pre-register at Giovanni’s Harlem Renaissance class acting as emcees. Carol Giovanni’s “Hush Harbor” returning [email protected] or 1-6995. Crawford Smith will perform 1920s-style dances, and a Nikki Giovanni’s classes at Virginia Tech will repeat the student group will open the show with cabaret singing. The “hush harbor” slave-choir concert this year on Tuesday, April 20, performance will be at 7 p.m. in the Colonial Room of Squires International Week begins Friday 5-6 p.m., in the Black Cultural Center in Squires. Student Center. Admission is free. The Fortieth International Week will take place in Slaves gathered in hush harbors—the fields or swamps The purpose of the performance, titled “Renaissance Blacksburg from April 2-10. This year’s theme is 40 Years of away from the owner’s house—to sing their spirituals. Such Ruby: A Reincarnation of Jackie Moms Mabley,” “is to Celebration: Discover the World in Blacksburg. gatherings were illegal and punishable by whipping, being sold, celebrate and keep alive the contribution and memory of The Council of International Student Organizations or even being killed; but the slaves sneaked off to sing songs Jackie Moms Mabley, the Matriarch of Comedy,” Perkins and its member organizations conduct this event, already a about their tribulations and their faith, Giovanni said. said. Mabley “paved the way and set the stage for future tradition at Virginia Tech. Among other events, the week She wanted her students to be able to empathize with the comediennes in a male-dominated profession.” will feature the International Street Fair, guest speakers, slaves’ situation more than they would by just reading about it. So In addition to her Moms skit, Perkins formed a non- food, games, films, and performances from all around the she formed the slave choir, which is called The Denmark Vesey profit community performing-arts company that includes a world. Special events include an International Street Fair Voices after Denmark Vesey, a former slave who led an aborted great deal of humor. She has studied selected areas of Mabley’s located at downtown Blacksburg. There will also be a rice revolution. life, analyzed and lectured on the content and structure of her tasting. Rice dishes specially prepared for this occasion will The songs will include traditional hush-harbor gospels and humor, and begun work on a biography of Mabley as part be sold. Each item will be no more than $3 a plate. other beloved gospel songs. Also, whereas last year’s class had of The Jackie Moms Mabley Memorial Project. There will be a tea and coffee tasting with tea and coffee only 12 students, this year’s has 50. Several groups, including Perkins’s performance at Virginia Tech is being prepared and sold during this event at minimal charges. Warm Hearth, St. Paul’s Church, and the Virginia Tech gospel sponsored by the Harlem Renaissance Class and the choir, have been invited to join the students in song. The African Students Association will present African Department of Theater Arts. Night; they will wear attire in a fashion show accompanied by The singing is open to the public at no charge. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1999 SPECTRUM 5

Spring clean-up slated for April 17 for the Roanoke Times and a consultant on workplace issues and Giles residents can have water tested Volunteers can still sign up for Broomin’ and Bloomin’, problems for companies in Western Virginia. She will speak at Virginia Tech employees who are residents of Giles an annual clean-up effort sponsored by the Montgomery lunch. County and rely upon wells, springs, or cisterns for drinking County Improvement Council (MCIC). This year’s event is Participants will include Tech faculty members who teach water have an opportunity to obtain a comprehensive analysis scheduled for Saturday, April 17. professional writing, interested faculty members from other of their water. Volunteers gather at specific sites around Montgomery schools, the Pamplin College of Business, and the University Testing for a wide range of both nuisance and health- County to pick up litter from roadsides and to clean up illegal Writing Program, and representatives from local business and related household water contaminants, including iron, total dumpsites and waterways. Since 1997, Broomin’ and Bloomin’ industry. Representatives from companies that publish hardness, and coliform bacteria, is being offered for $20 per has also included a litter pick-up on the Virginia Tech campus. professional communication texts, including Allyn & Bacon sample through the Giles County Household Water Quality “Virginia Tech is very important to this effort. Tech and Houghton Mifflin, also will take part. Education Program. The program is being sponsored by students are a big part of our volunteer force,” said Larry Topics of discussion include concerns and expectations Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Tech Bechtel, Tech’s recycling coordinator. about communication skills, business/professional Department of Biological Systems Engineering, with funding Volunteers should report to the parking lot behind Derring communication curricula, internships and co-op opportunities. support from the Southeast Rural Community Assistance Hall at 7 a.m., where they will load onto Blacksburg Transit Also, participants will discuss newsletters, brochures, and web Project, Inc. buses for transportation to various clean-up sites. Following pages; conferencing software, the Internet, and e-mail; in-house A sample kit will be provided to take a water sample to the clean-up efforts, the buses will transport the volunteers to workshops on workplace communication; the importance of be delivered to one of several collection points in the county a picnic and then back to the Derring lot. grammar and usage; and the role of style manuals. on Wednesday, April 7. Samples will be analyzed at The Virginia Department of Transportation will A panel consisting of faculty members and members of the laboratories on campus and the results will be kept completely participate in this year’s clean-up efforts by providing vehicles business community, including Rep. Jim Shuler, will make confidential. Personal test reports will be available at a to load and transport the litter gathered by volunteers. presentations, followed by a roundtable discussion. meeting in Pearisburg, scheduled for April 29, at which time To volunteer for this sixteenth annual Broomin’ and Registration is due by April 10, and attendance is limited information will be provided regarding the interpretation of Bloonin’, call Crable at 382-5793. to the first 50 registrants. To register on line, go to http:// the results. athena.english.vt.edu/~dubinsky/vtprocomm/brochure.htm. For Call the Giles County Cooperative Extension office at Business/technical writing program offered information, call Jim Dubinsky at 1-7909 or e-mail 921-3455 or e-mail John Scott, extension agent, at The professional writing faculty in the Department of [email protected]. [email protected] by noon, Tuesday, April 6. English will host a colloquium Saturday, April 24, for teachers and business professionals interested in business/technical April 22 is a day for daughters Talk will center on Jefferson, slavery communications. Take Our Daughters to Work Day is April 22 and for the “Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemmings, and Slavery” will Participants will talk about communication requirements fourth year the Women’s Center at Virginia Tech will be running be the topic of an address at Virginia Tech Thursday, April 8, and problems faced by those in the workplace. The colloquium programs on campus for girls in grades 1-6. The day is planned at 4 p.m. in the rear auditorium of the Donaldson Brown runs 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Hillcrest, with morning snacks and lunch to expose girls to non-traditional careers through a series of Center. provided. Admission is free. hands-on, educational experiences around the Virginia Tech Speaker Paul Finkelman is the John F. Seiberling Guest speakers are Paul Anderson, professor of English campus. The theme for this year is “The Future is Me.” There is Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Akron at Miami University, and Camille Wright Miller, business on charge for activities, though lunch will cost $6.50. Scholarships Law School. His talk is sponsored by the Society of the columnist and consultant. Anderson, who will open the are available to defray the cost of lunch. For more information Cincinnati in the State of Virginia and the Virginia Tech colloquium, is a leader in the field of professional on the day, or to request a registration and schedule, please Department of History. communication and the author of highly acclaimed texts on contact Jessie Meltsner at 1-7806 or [email protected]. The lecture is open to the public at no charge. business and technical writing. Miller is a business columnist Beliveau presentation focuses on construction-industry innovations By Sandy Broughton gram. In 1995, he was named head of the specializes in infrared-based positioning sys- Beliveau was involved in all aspects of the Yvan Beliveau will present “Raise the Level Department of Building Construction in the tems for robotics control and automation of construction profession—from carpenter of the Lake and All the Boats will Rise To- College of Architecture and Urban Studies. A construction processes. foreman to project engineer to company owner. gether” on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in 100 year later, he was named the Snyder-Falkinham He is a member of the American Society of His work has included single- and multi-family Hancock. professor in building construction. Civil Engineers and the Transportation Research residences as well as commercial and industrial Beliveau is the Georgia Anne Snyder-Falkinham Beliveau has authored more than 60 pub- Board. He was one of two professors nation facilities. His long-range goals include providing professor in building construction in the College lications, more than 30 refereed papers, and wide honored by the Construction Innovation a better understanding of the issues of building of Architecture and Urban Studies. His lecture more than 30 conference proceedings. He also Forum with a NOVA Award for developing systems integration for single-family homes will be a study of professionalism, communica- holds or shares six patents. He has been the revolutionary laser-based technology for real- and construction of the future. He hopes this tion, and teamwork in the construction industry. principal investigator for more than $1 million time positioning and surveying. He has earned work will help direct the construction design After earning his doctorate from Purdue in research grants, $300,000 in research gifts, Excellence in Teaching Awards from both industry to more affordable and better value University, Beliveau became an assistant pro- and his projects have included work for such Purdue University and Virginia Tech. He was housing. fessor in Purdue’s Department of Construction organizations and companies as the National awarded an Excellence in Teaching Recogni- Beliveau’s presentation is the second in Engineering and Management. In 1986, Beliveau Science Foundation, the Center for Innovative tion by civil engineering students at Virginia the newly initiated series of lectures by indi- joined the faculty at Virginia Tech in the Depart- Technology, Bechtel Corp., the Department of Tech in 1994. He has also been awarded a viduals holding endowed professorships in the ment of Civil Engineering, where he partici- Housing and Urban Development, and Jacobus Citation of Excellence from Engineering News College of Architecture and Urban Studies. pated in the initiation and development of the Technology. Beliveau is co-founder and chair- Record. construction engineering and management pro- man of the board of Arc Second, Inc, which Before his entry into the academic world,

Veterinary College announces winners INTERNATIONAL By Cindy Harris, Public Relations intern FESTIVITIES The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine’s International Week chapter of Phi Zeta announces the winners of a local manuscript contest. activities include Graduate student Jonathan Fox was honored in the basic-research the Street Fair category for his manuscript on “Naturally occurring GM2 gangliosidosis scheduled for in two Muntjak deer with pathological and biochemical features of Tay- Saturday, April 3 in Sachs disease.” The manuscript was published in the academic journal downtown Acta Neuropathologica. Blacksburg. See In the clinical-research category, third-year surgery resident student, this week’s Kim May was recognized for her manuscript on “Urinary bladder calendar and marsupialization for the treatment of obstructive urolithiasis in male bulletins section goats,” which was published in the journal of “Veterinary Surgery.” for more The award-winning manuscripts have been submitted for Phi information. Zeta’s national competition, which will be judged on originality, scientific (J. Ashby) significance, study quality and clarity of writing and illustrations. Phi Zeta is a national veterinary honorary society that recognizes high scholarship, promotes research into matters pertaining to the welfare and diseases of animals, and stands for the constant advancement of the veterinary professions. 6 SPECTRUM THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1999 EMPLOYMENT

The following classified positions are currently available. CLASSIFIED POSITIONS Fiscal Assistant-payroll, W022646M, Grade 5, Veteri- More details of these positions, specific application procedures and nary Teaching Hospital. position-closing dates may be found on the Personnel Services web Housekeeping Worker, 1175G, Grade 1, University Unions Fiscal Technician, W020810M, Grade 6, Veterinary site at http://www.ps.vt.edu. Available positions are also listed on the and Student Activities. Teaching Hospital. Job Line, a 24-hour recorded message service: Office/Clerical: 1- Instructional Technology Systems Manager, 2122D, Flight Instructor (Pilot, Airport, Grade W020661T. 6196; Technical/Research: 1-6160; Service/Trades: 1-6176; Profes- Grade 16, Educational Technologies. Food Operations Assistant A, W022314H, Grade 1, sional and Managerial: 1-4649; Information Technology: 1-2233. Laboratory Mechanic A, 7419J, Grade 4, Materials Sci- Residential and Dining Programs. Some of the following positions include state benefits. Positions with ence and Engineering. Food Operations Assistant B, W022315H, Grade 2, numbers beginning with a “W” are hourly and do not include state Licensing and Trademark Director (Business Manager Residential and Dining Programs. benefits. Comments about this shortened listing should be made to B), LC055D, Grade 12, Trademark and Licensing. Get Connected Technician, W022615D, Grade 6, Ad- [email protected] or by calling 1-5301 or 1- 6258 for persons with Medical Technologist, 2637S, Grade 9, Veterinary Teach- ministrative Information Systems. hearing impairments. Individuals with disabilities desiring assis- ing Hospital. Housekeeping Worker, W022490H, Grade 1, Residen- tance or accommodation in the application process should call by the Office Services Specialist, 6844T, Grade 5, Center for tial and Dining Programs. application deadline. Academic Enrichment and Excellence. Laboratory Aide, W020811M, Grade 2, College of Vet- To better serve applicants, the closing date for advertised Office Services Specialist, W010359D, Grade, Test Scor- erinary Medicine. positions has been changed to 1 p.m. Monday unless otherwise ing Services. Office Services Assistant, W022439C, Grade 4, Per- stated. An EO/AA employer committed to diversity. Programmer Analyst, 6990T, Grade 12, Budget and Finan- sonnel Services. cial Planning. Office Services Specialist, W022560M, Grade 5, Col- Full Time Programmer, 7405D, Grade 10, Administrative Information lege of Veterinary Medicine. Accountant, 4526P, Grade 9, Controller’s Office. Systems. Pharmacy Supervisor, W022501M, Grade 15, Veteri- Administrative Liaison, 2325D, Grade 8, Communica- Programmer, 7434D, Grade 10, Administrative Information nary Teaching Hospital. tions Network Services. Systems. Postal Assistant, W022644D, Grade 4, Alumni Rela- Agricultural Technician B, 3251M, Grade 5, Animal Programmer, 7289M, Grade 10, Animal and Poultry Sci- tions. and Poultry Sciences. ences. Program Support Technician Senior, 7436J, Grade 7, Computer Network Support Tech Sr, 2758J, Grade 10, Programmer, 2256D, Grade 10, University Libraries. Electrical and Computing Engineering. Mechanical Engineering. Programmer/Analyst, 7433D, Grade 12, Administrative Program Support Technician, 7413J, Grade 6, Re- Executive Secretary Senior, 2800W, Grade 7, Univer- Information Systems—User Services. search and Graduate Studies. sity Development. Public Relations Assistant Specialist, LC076D, Grade 8, Programmer, W022504D, Grade 10, Communications Fiscal Assistant, 7437D, Grade 5, University Develop- Alumni Relations. Network Services. ment. Research Specialist, 7412M, Grade 8, Crop and Soil Envi- Research Specialist, 4540M, Grade 8, Horticulture. Food Operations Assistant B (3rd Baker), 2986H, ronmental Sciences. Security Guard, W020470T, Grade 2, Police. Grade 2, Residential and Dining Programs/ Southgate Senior Programmer Analyst, 6896D, Grade 14, Informa- Trades Helper/Carpenter’s Assistant, W020219H, Bakeshop. tion Technology Acquisitions. Grade 4, Residential and Dining Programs/Facilities. Food Operations Manager A (Assistant Manager), Senior Programmer/Analyst, 7328D, Grade 14, Adminis- Off Campus 1205H, Grade 8, Residential and Dining Programs/Hokie Grill trative Information Systems. Distance Learning Specialist, 7410D, Grade 12, Office . Storekeeper Senior, 2968D, Grade 6, Communications of Distance Education. Food Operations Manager B/Executive Chef, 0029H, Network Services. Program Support Technician, 5540M, Grade 6, Virginia Grade 10, Residential and Dining Programs/Owens Dining Part Time Cooperative Extension-Petersburg Extension Office. Center. Electronic Technician Senior, W022588J, Grade 10, En- Research Specialist Senior, 6504M, Grade 9, Fisheries Housekeeping Lead Worker/Special Projects Crew, gineering Science and Mechanics. and Wildlife Sciences. NS 300H, Grade 2, Residential and Dining Programs. Enrollment Services Assistant (Academic Adviser), Research Specialist Senior, 6822M, Grade 9, Fisheries Housekeeping Worker, 7261G, Grade 1, Recreational W022613T, Grade 7, Computer Science. and Wildlife Sciences. Sports. Fire Extinguisher Trainer (Security Officer Senior), Housekeeping Worker, 1076H, Grade 1, Residential W022637T, Grade 7, Environmental Health and Safety Services. and Dining Programs.

FACULTY POSITIONS research field is required. Salary is competitive and commensu- INSTRUCTIONAL rate with experience and qualifications. Anticipated starting date Department of Management Science and Information Institutional Research and Planning Analysis. Virginia Tech is July 1, 1999. To apply, submit a cover letter that addresses Technology. Assistant Professor. Person will teach decision seeks an experienced professional for this position. The Office of qualifications for, and interest in, the position along with three support systems, other information-technology-related courses, authored research reports, a comprehensive CV, and contact and management science/operations research. Ph.D. or equiva- Institutional Research and Planning Analysis (IRPA), which con- sists of six professional-level associates, conducts research on information for three references to Dixon Hanna, Associate lent in a related area is required; strong research interest and Provost, Search Committee for IRPA Director, 129 Smyth Hall demonstrated teaching ability. Position requires strong comput- institutional and educational subjects to inform senior administra- (0433), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA 24061. Review begins ing ability and OR/MS background. For additional information, tive staff on trends and projection within the university, across May 1 and continues until a successful applicant is found. contact Bernard Taylor III, Department of Management Science higher education in Virginia, and in higher education generally. The Undergraduate Admissions. Assistant Director. The and Information Technology, 107 Pamplin Hall (0235), Virginia office advises senior administrators on compliance with university, ideal candidate will be highly motivated, goal oriented, attentive Tech, Blacksburg VA 24061. state, and federal reporting requirements. The director reports to Engineering Science and Mechanics. Instructor. The the associate provost for academic planning, resources, and to detail, well organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and department requests applications for a non-tenure-track faculty space. Duties: Provide leadership and vision for the collection, work well under pressure. Additional requirements include a position in solid mechanics from applicants with a Ph.D. and a analysis, interpretation, use, and dissemination of university data; demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of constituencies superior academic and/or professional record. Successful candi- manage the IRPA office, including faculty and support staff mem- and a willingness to work a schedule that includes frequent date will teach one undergraduate course per semester, and bers, and graduate assistants; coordinate and supervise the evenings, weekends, and holidays. Extensive overnight travel conduct and manage an active research program. Research will preparation of reports, including many routine internal and external will also be required. A sense of humor is desirable. The focus in the area of testing, analysis, and design of adhesive data reports; determine, jointly with the associate provost for successful candidate will have excellent oral and written com- bonds. Individuals with experience in fracture mechanics, fa- academic planning, resources, and space, what information is munication skills and be comfortable speaking before large tigue, hygrothermal effects, durability predictions, and finite- relevant for planning and decision-making on major issues and groups of people. The candidate should have experience in element analysis of bonded structures are especially encouraged strategic planning; work with administrative information systems to either college admissions or academic counseling. Experience to apply, as are individuals with interests in applying the principles achieve compatibility of systems and consistency of data; coordi- guiding high-school students in post-secondary planning is of mechanics to bonded micro-electronic devices. The starting nate the flow of key information among units of the university; preferred. Experience in program planning, organization, man- salary is $40,000-$45,000, and the position may be extended. initiate and conduct studies to show implications and conse- agement, and personal computer usage is a plus. A master’s Review begins May 1, and continues until the position is filled. degree or bachelor’s degree with three-plus years related expe- The position may begin as early as June 1, 1999. This appoint- quences of existing and proposed policies; and respond to internal and external requests for institutional data. Requirements: The rience is required. The ability to lift 30 pounds and a valid driver’s ment is initially for one year; continuation of this appointment license is required. Employment in this job is currently restricted beyond one year is contingent upon satisfactory work perfor- successful candidate must have documented education and expe- to two years and will be renewed annually. Salary will be mance and availability of funding. Interested persons should rience to lead institutional research at a research I university, commensurate with experience. Preferred starting date: May send a letter of application including personal data, education, sophisticated understanding of academic programs, strong institu- 25. Applications will be accepted until April 15, 1999 or until the publications, research and professional experience to Professor tional-research skills, and current knowledge of information tech- position is filled. Submit a letter of application, resume, and the Edmund G. Henneke, Department of Engineering Science and nology relevant to university data collection. As leader of a key names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional Mechanics (0219), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA 24061. service office, s/he must possess the ability to build a team within NON-INSTRUCTIONAL the office, to communication with many constituents, and to explain references to Lynda Bailey, Office of Undergraduate Admis- sions, 104 Burruss Hall (0202), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA Senior Vice President and Provost’s Office. Director of conclusions drawn from complex data. A Ph.D. in a relevant 24061. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1999 SPECTRUM 7 Markham goes on line to research Internet book Denton By Sally Harris Markham details the process of doing or wanting to know what I looked like and if I Annette N. Markham felt as if she were in research in virtual contexts and also presents had the capacity to transmit audio or, prefer- to receive the dark when she decided to go on line to try the dialogues of several interviews to illustrate ably, video. When I logged in as Markham, to understand people who spend a great deal of how these users frame their experiences on many users mistook me for a male. Once, after outreach award time in virtual space. She had no idea what she line. The interviewees conceptualized the working up my nerve for several hours, I logged By Sally Harris might find there. As a result, her book Life Internet in many different ways, from a tool into an IRC {Internet Relay Chat} as ‘Bambi.’ Robert Denton will receive the Southern with which to communicate to a real place to Within two minutes, I had several requests for Online can serve as an eye opener to the unini- States Communication Association’s 1999 Out- private conversations.” One of those requests tiated as well as an in-depth sociological study. exist to a way of being with others. reach Award April 10 during the annual con- simply asked, “wanna cybersex?” Markham, assistant professor of commu- Some of them separated their “real” selves vention in St. Louis, Mo. nication studies, conducted her ethnography of from their on-line selves, but others saw their Markham began to question truth. “Truth Denton holds the W. Thomas Rice Chair cyberspace by using chat rooms and other Internet personality as an extension of their is an elusive term in any context,” she wrote. and is professor of communication studies and virtual spaces to meet on-line users and to bodily personality. Some saw the computer as “However, because truth is always tentative on director of the Center for Leader Development conduct synchronous interviews by computer. a way to get closer to others, even as others saw line, it doesn’t make sense to dwell on it too at Virginia Tech. The award is “to honor SSCA She met many people who thought nothing of it as a constant reminder that they were not with much. It’s really more about faith and accep- members who have made a significant contri- spending as much as 16 hours a day on line. She the person joining them in conversation. While tance.” bution to the profession by facilitating the suc- talked to students, professionals, hackers and some used it to reach out and touch other Knowing that her own feelings about the cess of underrepresented populations in com- an on-line personality who let Markham use people, some used it to limit others’ access to Internet affected the way she asked questions, munication.” Denton will be recognized for his her own virtual room in which to do her inter- themselves physically and psychologically. she also realized that the answers she received work mentoring young scholars and publishing views. She toured virtual places with virtual While on-line communities gave some began to change the questions, her methods, the work of women in his Praeger series and in people, opening doors to find others “sleeping” people a support they needed, Markham ulti- and the project as a whole. It was a project in edited volumes. or “standing” in virtual rooms. She played mately discovered that “an on-line hug can which she was both researcher and participant. Andrew King, chair of the Department of frisbee on line. satisfy for only so long” and that even the The result is a book that discusses research Speech Communication at Louisiana State Uni- Markham, who earned a Ph.D. at Purdue most constant users of the Internet felt the methodology as much as the study itself and versity and chair of the SSCA Awards Commit- University in organizational communication, need to rejoin life off line at times. gives a picture not only of the veterans on line, tee, said Denton has encouraged people and brought people into the organization who previ- went on line to conduct this ethnography be- She discovered that on-line people were but also of Markham as a novice participant. It ously had not been a part of it. “He nurtures new cause she “wanted to learn how heavy users not always who she thought they were. For allows the reader to see virtual life from many members,” King said, adding that Denton guides example, when she conversed with one person, perspectives. make sense of their on-line experiences. The them to particular meetings and encourages As for the future of the “technological popular press talks a lot about Internet addic- she assumed by the language and reactions that them to run for office. Many of those people whirlwind” that allows such interaction and tion,” she said. “I wanted to know what it felt she was talking to a female; but the person later now hold offices in the organization, he said. like from the user’s perspective.” identified himself as a male. Markham had no probably will develop more and more ways of Denton received more letters supporting his To fully engage the context of her study, way to verify either as a more valid label. She, connecting without actually being connected, nomination than all other candidates combined, Markham spent a great deal of time on line, too, could project different aspects of herself on Markham said she has few answers. “I think the King said. Members of the SSCA nominate interacting with users and learning their lan- line. “Once I engaged in conversations on-line, Internet is both blown completely out of pro- members for the award and then other members guage. She lost herself in on-line life so much I realized I could act out a number of personali- portion and completely underestimated regard- can write letters supporting the nomination. that she wondered if it was as real as her life in ties,” she said. “Every time I described myself ing its capacity to change us and our world,” she “He’s kind and welcoming to people,” King her physical body. ‘When I spend a lot of time differently, others responded to me in particu- said. “I don’t think it will take away our human- said. in disembodied spaces, I forget my body,” she lar ways, based on innumerable stereotypes ity, but I think it has the capacity to take us away Denton specializes in the presidency and wrote. “Often I don’t remember it until the and preconceptions.” from a grounded, bound-to-the-earth sort of political campaigns in his own research. He is physical pain is extreme, and then I resent my If she logged on as Annette, she said, “I understanding of what it means to live a full and the author, co-author, or editor of 11 books, body’s intrusion on my life on line, and my on- was often called and pestered by self-described healthy life…. As much as technology connects including The Prime Time Presidency of Ronald us, it also isolates us, with or without on-line line life’s impact on my body.” male users wanting me to talk dirty with them, (See MARKHAM on 8) (See DENTON on 8)

SCHMIDT the widespread acceptance of Java, Sun’s Continued from 1 DERC platform-independent programming language. Continued from 3 p.m. He grew up in Blacksburg and his father was a Before joining Sun, Schmidt was a member Solve it Together: Introduction to Conflict Reso- Solve it Together: Mediation Techniques professor in the economics department. of the research staff at the Computer Science lution Skills, no cost, offered in Richmond May is a one-day course costing $65. It will be During the spring convocation, some 3,000 Lab at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center. He offered in Richmond, May 18, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 to 4,000 students will receive their bachelors, also held positions with Bell Laboratories and 4, 9 a.m.-noon; and Lynchburg, May 26, 9 a.m.- p.m. masters and doctoral degrees. The university Zilog. noon. Another one-day course is Advanced Me- also holds a fall Commencement. Schmidt has a bachelor’s degree in The Grievance Procedure and You will be Schmidt came to Novell from Sun electrical engineering from Princeton offered at no cost in Richmond, April 29, 1 diation Training, which costs $65. The course Microsystems where he was chief technology University, a master’s degree in electrical p.m.-4 p.m. will also be in Richmond, April 14, 8:30 a.m.- officer. In his 14 years at Sun, he was recognized engineering, and a Ph.D. in computer science Presenting Your Case at Hearing, no cost, 4:30 p.m. as an Internet pioneer. He was instrumental in from the University of California at Berkeley. will be given at Richmond, May 6, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Basic Mediation Training is a three-day STOKES course and costs $220. It will be offered in Richmond, March 31-April 2, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 GRANTS Continued from 1 developed into an all-purpose coach who Continued from 3 one overall NBA draft pick Tim Duncan, and brought much more to the table than just an the regular lecture classes, and the percent of NBA first-round picks Randolph Childress and ability to recruit.” students receiving grades of A, B, or C was 78 Rodney Rogers, all of Wake Forest. In addition, Stokes began his coaching career as a RECYCLING percent and 77 percent compared with 63 per- Stokes also recruited McDonald’s All- graduate assistant coach at Virginia during the Continued from 3 cent in the normal lecture class. Similar results American center Loren Woods and 1997-98 1984-85 season. After one year, he entered the were reported for Chem1036. business world for two years. He stayed schedule, and will respond to special pickup ACC Freshman of the Year Robert O’Kelley to requests in a timely manner, as before. In addi- “A unique aspect of this project is the use Wake Forest. involved in coaching as an assistant at his high of undergraduates as facilitators for the prob- school alma mater, while earning his master’s tion, VTR will pick up glossy magazines and Stokes went to Texas after working at his catalogues in quantities of at least 50 pounds lem-solving sessions,” Amateis said. “In fact, alma mater under his former college teammate degree in counselor education from Virginia a bonus has been the opportunity to train the Commonwealth University in 1988. Stokes upon request. A special compartment for cam- Jeff Jones during the 1997-98 season. Before pus community deposit of GMC is located at the facilitators in teaching.” She said many of then joined the staff of former Virginia assistant his time at Virginia, Stokes spent eight seasons Derring loading dock. (Look for the long ma- them had expressed an interest in public-school Jim Larranaga at Bowling Green for the 1988- building Wake Forest into a national power. roon container with VTR labels.) education. 89 season. He joined first-year coach Dave Odom’s White Paper includes photocopy paper, “When the university implemented the Stokes played point guard for UVa’s Final staff at Wake before the 1989-90 season. In letterhead paper, notebook paper, computer new academic eligibility policy, it didn’t just Four team as a freshman in 1979-80. The Stokes’ eight years at Wake Forest, the Deacons paper, stationery, and opscan forms. Newspa- raise the bar for students,” Ford said. “It Cavaliers advanced to the NCAA Tournament advanced to the NCAA Tournament seven per includes news pages, glossy inserts, and provided the means to help them clear it, and in each of Stokes’ four seasons. times. comic pages. Glossy magazines and catalogues that is exactly what they are doing. It was a very Stokes served as co-captain of the 1983- “During the eight years that he was at includes all magazines and catalogues with proactive approach.” 84 team and earned the Virginia Basketball Wake Forest, nobody contributed more to the glossy pages. The deadline for submission for the next success of our basketball program than Ricky Leadership Award. Nationally, he was honored Deskside paper recycling boxes, round of Student Success grant proposals is Stokes,” said Dave Odom, Wake Forest head with the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award, “stackable” bins for office areas, and slim-jim April 15. Recipients will be announced by May coach. “Early in that period when we needed which is presented annually to the country’s receptacles for bottles and cans are available 15. For more information, or to receive a copy players, he worked tirelessly to find those who finest player under six-feet-tall. upon request. For more information, or com- of a previous project proposal, contact Elaine could be successful academically and Stokes graduated from Virginia in 1984 ments, contact the VTR office, at 1-9915 or e- Humphrey at [email protected]. athletically. But as our program matured, he with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. mail [email protected]. 8 SPECTRUM THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1999 OBITUARY IN OTHER NEWS Dana J. Johnson, 49 Molecular modeling expands chemistry students’ experiences By Sookhan Ho Dana J. Johnson, 49, former professor of By Susan Trulove “Then Professors James Tanko and Harry molecular modeling to students and faculty finance, died February 19 at her home in New- How do university chemistry departments Gibson expressed interest in our assistance to members at Sweet Briar College, where she ark, Del., after a brief illness. teach today’s students more without adding a expand to larger sections of organic chemistry saw her students use the modeling not only in Johnson earned bachelor’s, master’s, and class or diluting current offerings? Virginia for sophomores,” Brewer said. the weekly exercises she assigned, but in their doctoral degrees from Kent State University. Tech graduate student Elizabeth Bullock and Bullock took a graduate course in biochemistry and biology labs. She was a faculty member at Virginia Tech her major professor Karen J. Brewer, along educational research and designed an evaluation Bullock presented a paper on from 1976 to 1992, when she left to become the with postdoctoral associate Michael Jordan, tool for the instructional technique. “Incorporation and evaluation of molecular business dean at Wake Forest University. She are seeking an answer to that challenge using “The students love it,” says Brewer. “It is modeling as a component of the undergraduate later moved to head the University of Delaware’s computers to help students understand the one of the most positive student response I’ve curriculum,” at the 217th American Chemical business school. properties of molecules—”but not just as an ever had.” Society (ACS) national meeting in Anaheim At Pamplin, Johnson directed the MBA isolated computer experiences,” Brewer said. What the students like is the freedom to March 24. She described the results of her program in 1982-84, and started the MBA The students are introduced to specific explore their own interests. “Projects differ evaluations at Virginia Tech and Sweet Briar Alumni Association. In addition to being a molecules and explore their characteristics on from student to student and they work much and related how to extend molecular modeling productive researcher, Johnson served on nu- the computer, then make the actual compounds harder on these experiments. The students get as a lab teaching tool in different areas of merous college and university committees, in the laboratory and compare the results with new modeling results and often make chemistry and chemical systems. The paper taught continuing-education workshops and the computer model. “We use the web and compounds no one has ever made before.” by Bullock, Jordan, and Brewer was part of the seminars, and advised finance and MBA stu- hyperlinked tutorials in the lab as well as the Molecular modeling in the undergraduate ACS chemical-education-division seminar on dent groups. A popular teacher, Johnson re- classroom,” Brewer said. “The computer is courses began as a somewhat structured set of molecular modeling in the classroom. The ceived several college and university awards important but the lessons mean more if they exercises, but evolved to a more student-driven work is funded by the National Science for teaching excellence. are not isolated computer exercises.” learning tool as the students worked at a more Foundation (DUE-9750680) and the Center Bullock and Brewer began to use advanced level than anticipated. for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching at molecular modeling two years ago with senior After the first year, Bullock received a Virginia Tech. Zimbabwe poet chemistry majors in inorganic chemistry, DuPont Fellowship to teach courses in MARKHAM visiting campus Continued from 7 Equine acupuncture program introduced forms of communication. This has serious performance horses, he says, though implications for traditional notions of commu- Jeffrey S. Douglas this semester it is also a useful approach for nity, family, and the environment, but it isn’t An equine acupuncture managing a variety of other disorders. the technology that does it to us. We engage it. program has been introduced in the Crisman deals with both By Sally Harris We live it. We use it. We choose.” Virginia-Maryland Regional orthopedic and soft-tissue problems Musaemura Zimunya, a poet and academic In the book’s foreword, William K. College of Veterinary Medicine’s in the cases he manages with from the University of Zimbabwe, is visiting Rawlins of Purdue University says the book, Harry T. Peters, Jr. Large Animal acupuncture. He is using it on about Virginia Tech for the Spring 1999 semester. subtitled Researching Real Experience in Vir- Clinic. Acupuncture can be a a case a week. Zimunya is teaching in black studies and tual Space, “raises numerous personal, practi- useful diagnostic and In treating a case, Crisman in English. He will also give readings, which cal, ethical, and philosophical issues concern- therapeutic approach for dealing with might use between one and 30 will be announced later, work with public ing being with others….” It is, however, he a variety of equine health disorders, according strategically placed needles to redirect schools in Blacksburg and Giles County, and said, “energetic and funny,” “written with a to Mark Crisman, associate professor in the energy flows among well-documented energy serve as a curricular consultant for black stud- sense of humor and fallibility, a sense of an- guish and limitation.” “I should warn you,” Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. meridians. Altering those patterns can ies. frequently restore the patient to health, Crisman Rawlins said, “that this is not an easy book to Crisman, who has completed training and Zimunya has published five books of po- said. put down. It grabs you, involves you, and is in the process of obtaining formal certification etry and one volume of short fiction. He has “The whole theory of acupuncture is based intellectually engages you…. It lives.” from the International Veterinary Acupuncture been included as one of the new voices in Society, says there is growing interest among upon an eastern philosophy of energy flow African poetry in a recent article in Research in clients in the use of “alternative” veterinary through meridians or channels,” Crisman said. African Literatures, one of the most prominent DENTON therapies, just as there is in human medicine. “In the ‘Eastern’ approach to medicine, U.S. journals. Zimunya is the subject of “The Continued from 7 “I use acupuncture as an additional tool,” everything is very circular and connected, as Poetry of Musaemura Zimunya” included in said Crisman, a board-certified diplomate in opposed to western medicine which is very Heinemann’s New Writing from Southern Af- Reagan (author), Political Communication in the American College of Veterinary Internal linear approach including clinical signs, rica. A 1992 collection, Talking with African America (co-author), Presidential Communi- Medicine. “We’re not saying this approach is diagnostics and treatments.” cation (co-author), Ethical Dimensions of Po- Writers, contains a long interview with him. better than stethoscopes and endoscopes. But litical Communication (editor), The Media and He has been teaching at the University of we do think there is a time and a place for it.” the Persian Gulf War (editor), The 1992 Presi- Zimbabwe since 1981. He was chairman of the It makes sense to consider the merits of a ENROLLMENT dential Campaign: A Communication Perspec- Continued from 1 Department of English for three years and now therapeutic approach thousands of years in tive (editor), The Emerging Clinton Presidency: serves as chair of theatre arts. He has been a development, Crisman said, particularly in in response.” A Communication Perspective (co-editor) and cases that respond poorly to conventional Virginia Tech’s innovative Graduate visiting professor in the U.S. at the University The 1996 Presidential Campaign: A Commu- of Washington, Macalaster College, and surgical and medical management. Program in Information Technology, unveiled nication Perspective (editor). He is host of “At Nationally, acupuncture is commonly used Lawrence University. last fall, enrolled 74 students this spring. The Issue With Bob Denton” on WBRA, the PBS to manage musculo-skeletal problems afflicting Fred Carlisle, interim director of black station in Roanoke. program is the first in the region to be offered studies, said: “Zimunya brings to Virginia Tech in a module format, and is comprised of courses an important perspective on African arts, cul- from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, ture, and politics. Africa has long had cultural Business, and Engineering. The program’s six and artistic importance for the West. It has modules are computer engineering, networking, played an important part in 20th-century his- software development, communications, tory as one party in the dynamic between the business-information systems, and decision- West and colonized peoples. Its current politi- support systems. Each module will be updated cal significance for the U.S. has been increas- regularly to reflect industry changes. ing. Its arts, literatures, and cinema are steadily The program’s modules are divided into gaining international presence and prestige. 1.5-semester unit increments. Upon completion Zimunya will be a valuable teacher and re- of a module, a student earns a post-baccalaureate source for the students, and the faculty and staff certificate. A student wishing to pursue a

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