The BG News April 25, 2002

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State University THURSDAY April 25, 2002 PARTLY CLOUDY HIGH56ILOW35 www.bgnews.com independent student press VOLUME 93 ISSUE 61 Goldwater honors academic elite By Kimberty Dupps nationwide to receive Goldwater scholarships are based upon aca- his essay on research about cray- I'ul,ik.it. associate professor of expecting to get it." I Hi BG NEWS Scholarships, which are awarded demic merit and pay up to $7,500 fish with Paul Moore. He first got biological sciences, to determine Roberts was also surprised Steven Roberts is carrying on a to undergraduates in mathemat- per year for tuition, fees, books, involved with the research when how RNA affects frogs' eggs. "At first I was stunned," be said. family tradition. His brother ics, engineering and natural sci- and room and board. biology professor Moore had him Bums injects the eggs with the "Some of the people in the lab David became the University's ences. Students also have to have "My brother receiving the for an introduction class. He RNA and records how it affects teased me because I didn't get all first Goldwater Scholarship a 3.7 GPA to qualify. However, award really didn't have a major works with crayfish to determine their mechanisms. excited right away. It took awhile recipient four years ago, and both recipients have a 4.0 GPA. effect on me other than introduc- the neural and genetic compo- "1 enjoy working with the peo- to sink in, and once it did, 1 was Steven has won the award for the The two University students ing me to it." Roberts said. "We've nents of the animal's response to ple in the lab," Bums said. "It's fun very happy." 2002-2003 school year. are among only 12 students in always been best friends, and stimuli. to see when you get significant The selection of Roberts and Roberts and another Ohio and 309 nationwide to competition has never been too Burns' research, however, is results." Bums, graduates of Anthony University student, Veronica receive Goldwater Scholarships big of an issue." focused on frogs rather than cray- Bums was surprised to win the Bums, were among 309 students for the next academic year. The Roberts received the award for fish. She works with Lakshmi award because she "wasn't really SCHOLARSHIP, PAGE 2 New deans PUPPET PRODUCTION to offer promise By Kara Hull THE BG NEWS Two new dean appointees are preparing to begin the fall semester on die right foot. Dr. John Folkins, provost and president for Academic Affairs, announced Monday that Dr. Richard Kennell will act as the dean of die College of Musical Arts while Dr. losue Cruz |r. will lead the College of Education and Human Resources. Kennell, a member of the University community since 1980, feels that his experiences and per- sonal connections established so far will help him in his new position. "1 feel 1 know the strengths of this college," Kennell said. "I hope to be able to advance the mission Photos provided of the college." PUPPETS AND THEIR MASTERS: Above, chicken puppets are Kennell has served as interim displayed as they will be in the show. Below, University theatre dean of the college since 2000. He Picture perfect performance also has served as assistant dean students work together to operate the show's puppets. and acting dean of the college. By Andrea Wilhelm all semester for the presentation. Mussorgsky, and Pictures at an Several goals for the fall semes- THE BG NEWS They attended movement work- Exhibition' is my favorite classi- ter will shape his position as dean. Tonight marks the opening of shops taught by Dr. Michael cal piece, bar none, and I also "I would like to try to get the the theater department's pro- Ellison in order to learn the fine love puppetry," Clark said. "If the music program as part of the gen- duction of "Pictures at an art of puppetry design and audience walks away excited by eral education of die University," Exhibition." The performance movement. any of these, then we will have Kennell said. "An increase in features dramatic and comic "We use a cornucopia of pup- done our job." enrollment in the college and the vignettes presented through the pet techniques," Clark said. Moorman said that all audi- addition of a doctoral program art of puppetry. Set to the music Clark, the designer, director ences will enjoy the show. remains a goal for me and the fac- of Mussorgsky's eminent piano and adapter of the performance, "'Pictures at an Exhibition' is sure ulty." work, the production has been took experiences from time to delight any age, from children Kennell said he's honored to adapted for dance and puppetry spent in Moscow as inspiration to college students to the elder- have this opportunity and feels by Bradford Clark. for the production. He notes ly," he said. that the college is serving the stu- The production consists of influences from Russian book dents very well. over 60 puppets. Audiences will illustrators and artists Ivan PUPPET SHOW "The college is in very good see 40 three-dimensional pup- Bilibin and Boris Zvorykin for shape," Kennell said. "However, pets, 20 shadow puppets, which their use of fantasy and art SHOWTIMES: April 25-28 at we always want to try to extend are flat cut-outs against a screen noveau. 8 p.m.and April 27-28 at 2 the quality of our faculty." with backlighting, and several "I think this is going to be a p.m. Cruz, a current professor of marionette and rod puppets. wonderful production," Shaun WHERE: Joe E. Brown childhood education and faculty The performance requires six Moorman, manager of theater Theater. The box office can assistant to the president at the puppet manipulators as well as a business operations, said. "It be contacted at 372-2719. University of South Florida, will crew and a dozen backstage shows performance art can be join Kennell as a dean August I. assistants, and all of the puppets performed in many different TICKETS: Cost of tickets is Cruz has served at the used in "Pictures at an scenarios." $5, and they are payable by University of South Florida since Exhibition" were designed on Clark said he has a passion for cash, check, and are also 1995 and is not unfamiliar widi campus. puppetry. bursarable Ohio. From 1982-1995, Cruz Cast members have prepared "I love the music of served as the assistant vice provost for minority affairs and assistant dean in the Graduate College at Ohio State University. "Dr. Cruz is becoming a member of the BG community at a Down the road is still looking up time when the college is poised to make tremendous contributions By Chuck Soder tions at the April event, up from "You should start about eight ing, and they say 'Saturday.'" "That kind of thing happens to the University, the state of Ohio THE BG NEWS 2,200 in 2001. About 40 schools months before you graduate," Career Services exists to help day in and day out," she said. and the nation," Folkins said in a Most University seniors looking to hire students and she said. Students often show up graduates find secure jobs that Because it takes much longer statement earlier diis week. should find jobs after graduating alumni couldn't come because fit their interests. To better their to build a resume than to put Cruz is internationally recog- despite the recession, according of space limitations. "You should start chances in the working world, one online, Kroll suggests stu- nized as an advocate for children, to JoAnn Kroll, director of Career "Education is really a bright about eights the department helps students dents start thinking about what families and quality teacher Services. But there's room to spot for graduates," Kroll said. months before you make contact with potential employers look for as soon as preparations. He has served on improve, she said. Regardless of local trends, the employers, gives tips on resume they walk on campus. the board of directors for the Three job fairs in the past year hiring drought is real nation- graduate... and cover letter writing, provides Getting involved on campus is World Organization for Early suggest graduates are with- wide, according to a survey say- free publications with news Childhood Education and partici- Students can get essential. "Take advantage of pated in educational reform in El standing the downturn, she said. ing employers in the country about the job market and more. leadership opportunities, and The Summer Job and expect to hire 36 percent fewer job offers when Getting help from Career Salvador through the U.S. Agency join organizations where you for International Development. Internship Fair, held in March, new graduates than last year. Services is essential, especially will practice your skills," she drew 70 employers, only down However, the same survey they graduate, but when the economy is slow, she According to Folkins, Dr.

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