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Winter 1986 VOL. 17, NO. 1 A Report to Alumni and Other Friends of Western Washington University Rare books on Jefferson donated to Wilson Library rare set of books on the writings of Thomas Jefferson has been given Ato ther Western’s Wilson Library by Mr. and Mrs. Tim Block of Seattle and Bainbridge Island. The Works of Thomas Jefferson, set number 41 of a limited and signed version of 1,000, was edited by Paul Leicester Ford and published as the Federal Edition by G.P. Putnam’s Sons in 1904 and 1905. This particular edition of Jefferson’s works is noted as being extremely accurate In an age when editorial accuracy was not always prized. The gift was given in the memory of Anne Stewart Kelley, a journalism graduate of the University of Washington, who wrote for The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Atlantic and The New York Times Magazine. John Kutz, a senior in industrial technology, works on the Viking VIII prototype VRI s latest in smooth-handling, fuel-efficient sports cars. Kelley also produced a newspaper Viking Viii goes into commerciai production aluminum components and a Kevlar 12 years, expanding its vehicle by Lori Fox body. The engine is a 1987 Chrysler research and development into many model with many parts retooled from areas, including engine research, PIO Student Intern aluminum for lightness. With its alternate fuel research, aero­ Chrysler engine, the Viking VIII will dynamics, fabrication and design, reative thought generates probably be available through safety engineering and transmission practical results in the auto Chrysler dealers, making car design. design engineering field, servicing accessible for consumers. Through the VRI’s many C An interesting feature of the Viking successes. Western has become according to Mike Seal, director of Western’s Vehicle Research Institute VIII is its safety in a crash situation, internationally known as an engineer­ (VRI). The proof is a deal recently due to an aluminum honeycomb that ing research university, said Seal. arranged with Vardax Corporation to fills the nose of the car. Although the Western is now the first in the nation use the Viking VIII prototype for the car would be destroyed in a head-on to exchange technological engineer­ mass production and marketing of a crash, tf\e passengers would usually ing students with Red China. sports car. be saved because of the In many ways, VRI turns a profit “Many university engineering absorption of impact by the for the University. In the case of the programs emphasize theory based honeycomb. Any other damage, Viking VIII, Western is receiving on old experiments,” Seal said. “The such as dents or dings, can usually payment for the design, has Mrs. Tim Block (right) hands a volume of VRI is a strong believer In the applied be repaired because of the car’s ownership of the patents and will “The Works of Thomas Jefferson” to WWU approach: we apply science and then plastic construction. receive the 1,000th car off the Vardax Director of Libraries Diane Parker. come up with the hardware.” “The students involved have been production line. The Viking VIII sports car is a fanatically interested in the project At the moment, VRI is involved in column syndicated out of Chicago. culmination of that philosophy. Seal and have put in a lot of hard work. the details of production necessary Elizabeth Stewart Baker of San thought there weris specific details My student work-force has also had to get the Viking VIII ready for the Diego, a family member, chose WWU involved in the make-up of a sports a very good record in meeting market. Manufacturing will be done because of its location in car and included those features in deadlines for competition,” Seal said. in the town of Golfito of Costa Rica. Washington state and because one the design: smooth handling, good Production of the Viking VIII should of Kelley’s grandsons, Riley acceleration and “decent” fuel Last year, VRI entered four cars in begin in the next year. Seal said. Spencer-Kelley, resides in economy. Viking VIII is a two-seater the Three Flags Econorallye fuel “It is a vast task to start an auto Bellingham. with a removable top—necessary economy run and placed first, company,” Seal said. “The United The books are located In the Rare aesthetic features for a sports car. second and fourth. The VRI hopes to States auto Industry has always Books section of the library’s Special To create a lightweight vehicle enter the Viking VI and VIII in the considered universities to be out of it Collections and are available to weighing approximately 1,300 Mexico to Expo/Vancouver as far as design and production is readers In an adjacent reading pounds, the Viking VIII will econorallye this summer. concerned. I think the Viking VIII will area. □ Incorporate a plastic chassis. The VRI has been with Western for help turn that attitude around.” □ Greg Paus superintendent of University Place for three Bellingham-area radio School District In Tacoma, a Michael Preston Greg Paus, a Western grad who stations — KNWR/KPUG, KBRC position he has held since 1979. and KLYN. He also taught broad­ Michael Preston, a 1973 Western received a B.A./Ed. in 1959 and an graduate, was recently elected M.Ed. in 1963, has been named cast writing at Western during the 1984-85 school year. president of the Seattle School state outstanding Educator of the Board. Year by the Washington State Association for Supervision and Preston is executive director of Curriculum Development. David Cutbirth Seattle’s Central Area Youth David Cutbirth, ’77, moved from Association, a community recre­ After graduating from WWU, ation center, and was instrumental Paus was a counselor, teacher and Bellingham to Olympia to work for the state House of Representatives in launching Operation Rescue, a coach at a junior high school in East CAYA volunteer tutoring program Wenatchee, vice principal of a Republican Caucus during the 1986 News for primary students. junior high school in Oak Harbor, legislative session. He was assigned director of personnel and instruc­ to Republican Communications He and his wife, Stephanie, have tion for Bremerton School District where he coordinated publicity for Makers two children, 11-year-old Manii and and assistant superlntendent- eight lawmakers. 8-year-old Daryl. □ Kentridge area manager for Kent For the past eight years, School District. He currently is Cutbirth has been a radio newsman Grist of Goldsmith BY CHRIS GOLDSMITH / Director of Alumni Relations ey, pal, walk a mile in these shoes. ” I’m sure you’ve all heard this phrase. Perhaps you’ve even used it once or twice in recent years. For myself and two other members of Western’s advancement team, this usually innocuous phrase has taken on new meanina. fm ^ On Jan. 1, the directors of public information (myself), alumni relations (Steve Inge) and publications (Steve Kurtz) were asked to switch assignments for a minimum of six months. Our charge: to assess the operations of our new offices, establish goals, stir our respective creative pots and generally try on those new shoes. In our former capacities, we three have worked together for a minimum of 12 years. We were knowledgeable about some aspects of the other’s responsibilities. However, with a little more than three months under our belts, it is obvious to all concerned that there is more to that job down the FROM THE PAST — Florence (Thompson) Jensen is pictured in front of Old Main in 1917. hall than one can generally see from a distance. The old Edens Hall can be seen where the Registration Center and the sculpture “India” For my part, taking on tne responsibilities of Western’s Alumni Relations stand today. This photo was taken by Mrs. Jensen’s sister, Lola (Thompson) Lamereux. The Office is a tremendous challenge and one that I am thoroughly enjoying. two now live in Olympia. Mrs. Jensen is 91 years old and Mrs. Lamereux will turn 90 in May. I’ve found the Alumni Association board of directors to be a very supportive group. The board members and the several hundred Western graduates I’ve met in my short tenure exhibit two stro hgTc harac ter is tFcs: an undying loyalty to Western and an energy level and enthusiasm that is contagious, to Ciass of *36 reunion set for May 30 “ say the least. ttention all 1936 (and earlier) I would be remiss in not telling you that there are also frustrations each other, relax and enjoy dinner as associated with this challenge. One doesn’t just amble into an office and graduates — circle Friday, the honored guests of Western and assimilate 18 years of experience possessed by the former director. May 30, on your calendars. President G. Robert Ross. Following Personalities are, by their nature, very different.