The Emeritimes Middle East Dispatch – Publication of the Emeriti Association California State University, Los Angeles Graduation in the Gulf

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: President’s Message ...... 2 The Emeritimes Middle East Dispatch – Publication of The Emeriti Association California State University, Los Angeles Graduation in the Gulf ...... 3 Health Briefs – Aging Well: Volume XIX, Number 3 Spring 2003 Exercise The Easy Way ...... 4 Campus News ...... 4 MERITI ANEL TO PEAK AT Professional and Personal ...... 5 E P S In Memoriam ...... 6 MAY 23 SPRING LUNCHEON The Emeriti Association will hold its spring and guests may gather as early as 11:30 a.m. to luncheon and annual meeting on Friday, May chat, reminisce, and reacquaint. The luncheon President Rosser 23, in the Fine Arts Gallery, which is on the itself is planned for noon. Delivers State of the street floor of the Fine Arts building. Members Afterward, there will be a short business meeting for the purpose of electing the new slate University Message of officers. In place of a guest speaker, a panel President James M. Rosser presented his of emeriti will present a review of salient devel- State of the University message to a standing opments that occurred at the University over room-only audience at the Academic Senate the careers of most retired faculty. Ake Sandler meeting of April 15. It seemed that nearly ev- (Political Science) will speak on the formative SpringLUNCHEON AND ANNUAL MEETING eryone in the Administration building was there days of the University, Len Mathy (Econom- to receive depressing news. ics) will follow with a talk on the evolution of FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2003 After “Good afternoon,” he added that that academic governance, Frieda Stahl (Physics) might be the only pleasant remark of the after- 11:30 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. will review the progress that women have made noon, in light of the Governor’s budget. As dis- FINE ARTS COMPLEX on our faculty, and Sid Albert (Philosophy) will mal as the figures are, they can most likely only COST: $15 PER PERSON describe the events that led to the establishment get worse. Whereas we have traditionally looked of the Emeriti Association. forward to additional funds in the May revise, it Send check, made payable to the Emeriti Completion of the structure built to replace will probably bring only additional cuts this year. Association, to Clem Padick, 1849 the old cafeteria had been projected for Spring President Rosser said that the present Cali- N. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 2003, but was too uncertain to risk reservations fornia State University cut of about $326 mil- no later than May 20. For more informa- for this luncheon, even for later in May than lion would be worsened by the Governor’s tion, call Clem at 626-798-9702. usual on the Association’s calendar. By next insistence on specific cuts, thus depriving the fall it should be open, functioning, and avail- campuses of the flexibility needed to respond able, including a new University Club. appropriately to disastrous cuts. He considers the mandated cut in Student Affairs most un- fortunate, resulting in a massive deduction in Emeriti Association Inaugurates Silver Anniversary Celebration one area. The Governor’s cuts are compounded The Emeriti Association, founded on Feb- by his making permanent a $43 million cut this ruary 9, 1978, began celebrating its 25th anni- year that was intended to be a one-time event. versary on February 18, 2003, after an The only new money stems from a 25 percent extensive period of planning. The theme increase in undergraduate fees, a 20 percent in- adopted was an arts festival. The first activity crease in graduate fees, and enrollment growth. of the day was the annual visit to the Academic There will at least be full funding for Cal Grants. Senate, where more than 20 emeriti introduced The campus enrollment target is a 5.69 per- themselves by name and department. A num- cent increase, which should be achieved because ber of them were past Senate leaders. The Sen- the University is nearly three percent over-en- ate then presented a congratulatory resolution rolled this year. However, class size will have honoring both the association and its founder, to be carefully managed because “we can’t af- Sidney Albert. ford over-enrollment” in 2003-04. The Senate meeting was followed by a gala President Rosser reported that this campus reception in the University-Student Union, fea- was highly successful this year in external fund- turing an exhibit of art works and a musical Emeriti Association founder Sidney Albert ing. Private support will total $10.5 million and performance, all by faculty members still ac- contracts and grants may total $33 million. Con- tive and creative in their retirement. The ex- Frederic Chopin’s third Scherzo, in C# minor, struction will begin soon on a multilevel student hibit was curated by Charles Borman, and opus 39. parking structure, to replace the parking lost due included paintings and sculptures by Walter Barbara Sinclair, one of two vice presidents to the forthcoming forensic science building. Askin, Roy Walden, and Borman himself. Also of the association, served as emcee for the pro- After an hour of budget information detail- on display were postcards of artwork shown at gram, which she and Janet Fisher-Hoult orga- ing a campus budget cut of perhaps 10 percent, the Village Square Gallery, Montrose, owned nized. Clem Padick, the other vice president, See STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY, Page 2 and operated by Borman. Milton Stern played See SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, Page 5 The Emeritimes President’s Message

2003 is a great year for a transition of the was the real task. ELLEN R. STEIN, Editor presidency of the Emeriti Association. It’s pos- As my parting shot, I DENNIS KIMURA, Graphic Designer sible for two presidents to share in the pride and want to enlist your services glory brought by the wealth of programs of- in another worthy endeavor. EDITORIAL BOARD fered as part of the Association’s 25th anniver- You may be surprised to see MARY GORMLY, KENNETH PHILLIPS, sary celebration. It began February 18 and will former colleagues listed as VILMA POTTER, LEON SCHWARTZ, continue through the final months of my three “address unknown” in the CAROL J. SMALLENBURG, FRIEDA A. STAHL (Chair) years as president and the first months of Bar- emeriti directory. Having bara Sinclair’s presidency. just had the happy experi- Address copy to: We were irritated to have what should have ence of bringing one of them Ellen Stein, Editor, The Emeritimes been the opening event of our silver anniversary back among the “known,” I’m asking you to help Research and Sponsored Programs unceremoniously shoved back a week because a us achieve similar success with some of the oth- California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive fire drill had priority on our real anniversary date. ers. When a strange set of circumstances turned Los Angeles, CA 90032-8253 Then the skies opened up, and the fire drill was up Harold Leonetti’s Arizona address, I sent him Phone: (323) 343-3798 doused by rain and rescheduled. Suddenly, Feb- a copy of The Emeritimes with a letter indicating Fax: (323) 343-6430 ruary 18 looked like a pretty good day—a brilliant that we would continue mailing to him only if he Email: [email protected] idea, in fact—for our annual meeting with the let us know that it would be welcome. I was de- Academic Senate and the fine reception that fol- lighted to receive a long, cordial, and humorous EMERITI ASSOCIATION lowed in the University-Student Union. Twenty- letter thanking me for “finding” him. Perplexed as EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE one emeriti were introduced at the Senate meeting, to how he became “unknown”, he assured me that DONALD O. DEWEY, President where they enjoyed a resolution praising them as he was neither “hiding in the care of ‘protective LEON SCHWARTZ, a group and Sid Albert individually for his role in custody’ nor ‘masquerading incognito.’” I’ve al- Immediate Past President establishing our legal status 25 years ago. A simi- ready mailed him a few past issues to bring him a BARBARA P. SINCLAIR, lar resolution was approved earlier by the CSU bit closer to being up-to-date. Vice President, Administration Board of Trustees. If you will provide us with the address of some CLEMENT PADICK, Nearly 40 emeriti were joined after the Sen- of the others whom we have lost, I can assure you Vice President, Programs ate meeting by more than 40 faculty and staff at that they will be approached with the same sensi- ROBERT A. MILLER, Treasurer the reception. Emcee Barbara Sinclair, co-chair tivity to their preferences, and hopefully with the JOHN THORNBURY, Secretary with Janet Fisher-Hoult of the planning commit- same happy result as that following my letter to MARILYN FRIEDMAN, tee for the anniversary year, demonstrated the Harold Leonetti. We don’t want to force our asso- Corresponding Secretary flair for leadership and good humor that she will ciation on any emeriti who want to distance them- FLEUR B. YANO, Membership Secretary bring to her role as president. Highlights of the selves from Cal State L.A., but we do want to LEON SCHWARTZ, Historian/Archivist program were the piano artistry of Milton Stern reclaim those who became “unknown” usually DONALD O. DEWEY, and the visual artistry of Walter Askin, Roy because of a change of address that never became Academic Senate Representative Walden, and Charles Borman in an art exhibit known to us. JOSEPH CASANOVA, Fiscal Affairs Chair curated by Charles. and Database Coordinator Keep an eye out for postcards from us, be- MARIE-ANTOINETTE ZRIMC, cause two more emeriti highlights will occur after Fellowship Fund Chair I’ve written this but before you read it, and still DONALD A. MOORE, more are described in The Emeritimes now in Emeriti Association CSU Academic Senate Liaison your hands. MARY GORMLY, LEON SCHWARTZ, My earlier columns were dominated by ef- New Members BARBARA P. SINCLAIR, forts to keep administrators moving toward mean- Four recently appointed emeriti have CSU-ERFA Representatives ingful implementation of the Senate policy on the joined the Emeriti Association: LAIRD ALLISON, preservation in the University Archives of the CSULA-RPEA Representative personnel files of retired faculty. As your Senate SHIRLEY J. BETTER Editorial Board Members (Life Member) (see above) representative, I had a small part in achieving this policy, but advancing it from policy to practice PETER BRIER, JACKIE LOU HOYT, NEIL A. COHEN JOAN D. OHNSONJ , (Supporting Member) LEONARD G.ATHY M , LOUIS NEGRETE, OLGA A. TERMINI, State of the University (Continued from Page 1) KEITH HENNING Members-at-Large (Supporting Member) Rosser concluded, “We will weather this situa- For information about the Emeriti tion and be stronger because of efficiency and DURWARD P. JACKSON Association, please call Donald Dewey economies of scale.” He welcomed the pres- (Life Member) at (323) 343-5970. ence of emerita Frieda Stahl, who had initiated the State of the University messages in 1982, We welcome them and look forward to when she was Senate chair. their participation in Association activities.

2 Middle East Dispatch Graduation Gala in the Gulf By Margaret J. Hartman

At the time of this writing, Margaret Hartman ation ceremony at the Higher Colleges of Tech- deans and assistant deans, and I occupied the stated that there was no indication of unrest where nology, so we were all quite relieved when she first row of fixed seats in the first tier in front of she is located—about 1,000 miles southeast of came in at 7:45. the right side of the stage. In front of us was a row Baghdad. The mood of the people was difficult to I had been to several planning meetings and of special easy chairs for the most honored guests. gauge: U.A.E. officially had been strongly sup- the rehearsal, and was pleasantly surprised that Behind us were the wives of the ambassadors portive of the U.S., and the upper echelon seemed everything came together, albeit at the last minute. and lesser honored guests. The central and right to be “not unhappy” with the possibility of The western-style cap and gown was scrapped in sections of tier one were empty when we en- Saddam Hussein’s removal from power, but the tered. In the second tier, the students were placed “people on the street”were not talking. The ex- on the two sides, the faculty in the front of the patriates, ranging from the Green Beret Viet- center section. Female guests of the graduates nam veteran to the leftover peaceniks from the filled in behind the faculty and into the entire 60s, were talking among themselves. third tier. The only processional by any name was the Many of you have asked me how safe we are grand entrance of the Sheikha and her entourage, in the Gulf and what it is like here during the which occupied all of the vacant seats in the front current political situation (for reference, today is tier. The only western woman in that whole part March 10 and the newest U.N. deadline to Iraq is of the theater was the American ambassador. I’m March 17). A good analogy to living here is liv- not sure if that was because she was the only ing 14 blocks north of Colorado Boulevard in female ambassador or if it was because she only Pasadena (which we did for 26 years). On Janu- would come with the guarantee of the special ary 1, life goes on pretty much as it does on any security surrounding the Sheikha (all female army other day as long as you don’t want to drive to guards). South Pasadena. But, if you turn on your televi- Most of the women in the Sheikha’s party sion . . . were wearing the traditional face mask. The mask Yesterday was Zayed University’s first gradu- is made of leather that is specially treated so that ation ceremony, held in the U.A.E. National it gleams like metal. It is composed of two par- Margaret Hartman, in a burkha seemingly fashioned Theatre in Abu Dhabi. The students who were from an academic robe. allel pieces; the upper piece goes across the brow honored last night completed all of the require- and the lower goes across the upper lip, and a ments for their degrees nine months ago. Those favor of a black robe (floor length, but with only thinner perpendicular piece extends over the nose who completed requirements for their degree two a 12-inch zipper at the top, so that what you wore and connects the two parallel pieces. How it at- months ago will be honored at the second gradu- underneath was very visible) for everyone, fac- taches behind the face I don’t know. But, in the ation along with the June 2003 graduates, some- ulty and students alike. Over the robe was a re- dim lights of the theater, the women all looked time in the future. verse appliqué collar with a deep V in front and like Gene Shallit, with very exaggerated eye- When I arrived here last August, the Univer- tassels in the back. The faculty colors were violet brows and mustaches. sity was already talking about the graduation on black; the students wore different colors de- The grand entrance of the Sheikha took about ceremony. Graduation was going to be some- pending on their major. One interesting differ- 30 minutes as she walked 15 meters from the time in October, but the date would depend upon ence was that the faculty and administrators door to her special chair, which was front and the schedule of the Sheikha (the wife of the Presi- (mostly westerners) wore very plain dark clothes, center. The events surrounding this part of the dent of the U.A.E.). Since the Sheikha was going which did not detract from the regalia. The gradu- ceremony reinforced strongly to me the impor- to officiate, no men would be allowed in the the- ates wore formal evening gowns in a variety of tance that this society places on being seen with ater during the ceremony. As the year progressed, colors so their academic regalia took on the air of the right people. Every person she invited, many we were told that the date would be late October, a covering for the sake of modesty. So, in our of whom I believe she sees quite regularly, had to then just before Ramadan, then just after own ways, both groups looked traditional. The be seen to come up to her, kiss the air on each side Ramadan, then before Christmas, then sometime robe came with a matching head scarf trimmed of her head, and then talk. The most important in March, and, finally, March 9. in the same color as the collar, which was op- University person there last night was not the The invitations simply said that graduation tional wear for faculty. provost, but the Student Affairs staff member would be on March 9; no time was mentioned. As requested, the faculty and students arrived who managed to get in there and stand next to the The surprise of it all was that it worked! The at the theater before six and were treated to a vast Sheikha for the entire entrance. faculty and students were told by the organizers array of food, fruit juices, and soft drinks. Mind- As soon as the Sheikha took her seat, the na- when to be there and the nationals and the wives ful of the long ceremony ahead, most of us opted tional anthem was played, and then we sat and the of the ambassadors and other honored guests to go light on the liquid refreshments. When we program started. Immediately, from the wings, an somehow divined when things were supposed got tired of standing around, we walked down army of women carrying braziers of charcoal on to start and everyone was there on time. Faculty the red carpet into the auditorium. The theater is which frankincense was burning (and you thought members were supposed to be seated by 7:00 designed in three tiers of about 500 seats each, frankincense was a Christmas gift) went through p.m. We had heard horror stories of the gradu- and each tier is subdivided into a right, left, and the audience, offering the women the opportunity ations from the other national universities at center section. At the door, we were segregated to wave the perfumed smoke over themselves. which the Sheikha officiated. Last year, for based on the type of invitation we presented and These were followed by female caterers who ap- example, she was four hours late to the gradu- were escorted to our seats. The provost, female See MIDDLE EAST DISPATCH, Page 4

3 Campus News Health Briefs Susan Cash Named Aging Well: Exercise The Easy Way Acting AVP, Academic Affairs By Marilyn Friedman Susan Cash, associate dean of undergradu- Aging well is a multifaceted proposition. Many are many other ways, such as gym routines, to ate studies—general education and articulation health promotion strategies are advocated to keep exercise for those who are unable to walk or prefer since 2001, has been appointed as the acting aging at bay. Recently, there has been greater at- exercising in other ways. Ideally, a person should associate vice president for academic affairs— tention given to the benefits of exercise. As we exercise at least half an hour every day. But, ac- academic programs, effective March 17. Cash age, exercise becomes particularly important to cording to recent research, even several times a will provide leadership in the coordination of incorporate into one’s daily routine. So what’s so week promotes better health. the academic program review process and ac- great about exercise? Here are six good reasons. What are the specific gains by walking regu- creditation activities for the campus, as well as The physiological benefits of exercise include larly? Recent scientific findings describe the ben- the management of the Five-Year Academic making your cardiovascular system stronger and efits of walking: Master Plan. A professor in the Department of more efficient. It also helps control blood pres- Body Fat Reduction: A study in which in- Art, Cash has been a tenure-track faculty mem- sure, blood sugar level, and body weight. Exer- active, overweight women over 50 walked ber at Cal State L.A. since 1991. She replaces cise can also have psychological benefits—lifting briskly five days a week for at least 45 minutes Victor Ukpolo, who left the University at the the spirit. And, of course, if done with other per- had significant reductions in weight and body end of March to assume the post of vice presi- sons, it can have social benefits. fat, particularly abdominal fat. Similar benefits dent for academic and student affairs at South- The exercise that is accessible and enjoyable to men are reported. ern University System in Baton Rouge. to almost everyone is walking—although there See HEALTH BRIEFS, Page 8

Susan E. Kane Appointed Middle East Dispatch (Continued from Page 3) Associate Dean, Research peared with trays piled high with sweets, followed minutes later, the woman in front of me intro- Administration by those with trays of drinks. Most of these went duced herself as the wife of the new British am- Susan E. Kane was named associate dean of to the people in the first row of easy chairs, but the bassador. So much for my future chances of graduate studies and research—research admin- people in front of us were very nice in passing success in the embassy circles. istration and professor of biology, effective food back to us. They turned out to be the wives of The grand exit was a repeat performance of January 20. She comes to Cal State L.A. from ambassadors of specially designated countries the grand entrance except it took longer. The fact the Beckman Research Institute of the City of (there must have been quite a bit of wrangling in that the Sheikha stayed until the end of the pro- Hope in Duarte, where she was professor and the determination of which countries sat in front gram is indicative that she liked the ceremony. chair of the Division of Molecular Medicine. of us and which sat behind, but I haven’t figured Otherwise, she would have left as soon as she Kane oversees the Office of Research and Spon- out the rhyme or reason for it). could after she got her gift. The only negative sored Programs and has primary responsibility The ceremony proceeded with a speech by comment that we have received so far is that she for the grant and contract proposal preparation the president of the University on videotape (he had expected to meet and shake hands with the and submission process. She works with prin- is the nephew of the president of the country). female administrators. cipal investigators and community participants The Sheikha’s address to the graduates was read So, the first ZU graduation is now past his- to seek funding opportunities from external by someone else while the Sheikha ate. When tory. The next graduation may be a little easier to agencies and produce competitive applications asked why the Sheikha didn’t read her own plan now that we have some past history to rely for those funds. Active in the community, Kane speech, the honest response is that she is illiter- on, but what does the future hold for our gradu- has been a member of the Board of Education of ate. She is, I believe, in her late 50s. A student ates in this male-dominated society? the Pasadena Unified School District since 2001. addressed the audience on behalf of the graduat- ing class. Then there was a laser light and water Epilogue: Now that the war is over (at least the Cesar Caballero Appointed show—well, heck, we were in the theater. After Iraq phase), several of the ZU staff who have Associate University Librarian that, the Sheikha and the provost went up on relatives in Iraq have been reconnecting with stage, and the names of the 379 graduates were their families. My assistant’s parents, three Cesar Caballero was recently appointed to read as they filed across the stage to shake hands brothers, sisters-in-law, and assorted nieces and the position of associate university librarian, and receive the digital diploma. nephews lived in a suburb of Baghdad and she effective April 1. Caballero is responsible for In lieu of an honorary doctorate with which had had no contact with them since the second coordinating major aspects of internal opera- most U.S. universities endow their speakers, it is day of the bombing. She has now heard that all tions in a collaborative environment and over- customary here for the Sheikha to receive a gift of them are safe. As far as the political situation seeing the activities of the Library faculty. In from the university (which had to be approved in is concerned, the Sheikh and the government addition, he will participate in strategic plan- advance). Our gift to her was a piece of statuary support the U.S. position; therefore, it is unpa- ning, development activities, program evalua- about eight inches across in the shape of a par- triotic to do otherwise. Everyone is publicly tion and cooperative library programs, and will tially opened clam shell. The shell was made of apolitical. Nationals do not talk to Westerners be actively involved in all aspects of the Li- gold and filled with pearls. One of the deans asked about Iraq or the U.S. position there. Those brary administration. Caballero was associate what we thought the sheikhs and sheikhas did that have relatives in Iraq express concern about university librarian for public services for the with all of the tacky gifts they received on cer- their relatives, but never in the context of the University of Texas, El Paso Library since 1995 emonial occasions. I said that if it was like the U.S. being responsible for their relatives’ plight. and acting university librarian from 1994 to House of Windsor, they give the gifts to the ser- The University’s president (the Sheikh’s 1995. Prior to that, he served as public services vants to sell (that ongoing investigation received nephew) gave permission for the students to do See CAMPUS NEWS, Page 8 full coverage in the newspapers here). About five fundraising for an Iraqi relief fund.

4 Professional and Personal

Sidney Albert (Philosophy) was selected Montgomery County, he has been involved adviser is praiseworthy and admired.” The by the Colloquium Advisory Board to present for seven years in the famous Walden Follies plaque recognizes her “national impact on the the emeritus faculty colloquium on April 15, as dancer, singer, actor, and director. He also sport of tennis in the United States” and her as part of the association’s anniversary year. served on the Follies Board of Directors and is “singular contributions to tennis in Southern His lecture was titled, “The Drama of Nutri- this year’s assistant show director. California.” Joan has competed in Grand Slam tion: Major Barbara and The Bacchae,” and Fennessy completed a three-year term on events in Australia, England (Wimbledon), was a comparison of Shaw’s comedy and the Board of Trustees of the Walden Property and the United States. A pioneer in intercol- Euripides’ classical tragedy. Owners Association and the second year as legiate tennis for women, she has coached Peter Brier (English) published a five- president. He was in charge of numerous spe- teams at the national collegiate level, and page review of Frederick Burwick’s Mimesis cial events for the community including the several of her players have won national cham- and Its Romantic Reflections in European Ro- Fourth of July Parade and the Christmas Din- pionships. She was selected as the U.S. mantic Review in December 2002. This May, ner Dance. He also works as a travel agent women’s tennis coach for the World Univer- The Southwest Review will publish his essay, and cruise conductor for the Faison Cruise sity Games held in Sofia, Bulgaria, and she is “Walter Benjamin’s Sparks of Holiness,” and Travel Agency, and he has served on the a member of the ITA Women’s Collegiate which he delivered in a slightly altered form board of directors of 11 agencies in the Tennis Hall of Fame. as the David Kubal Memorial Lecturer in county. All this and he still has time for golf, Stanley H. Pine (Chemistry) has been January 2001. In addition, CSU-ERFA has travel, and lots of emails. elected to the board of directors of the Ameri- awarded Brier a $500 grant to defray travel Jeanine Gaucher-Morales (French and can Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s expenses connected with a long-term project Spanish) and her husband, Alfredo O. Mo- largest scientific society. An ACS member on the Victorian personality, Emanuel Oscar rales (Spanish), had a new book published in since 1957, he will serve on the board through Deutsch, the man who inspired George Eliot’s Fall 2002 by the Instituto Tlaxcalteca de la 2005. last novel, Daniel Deronda. Cultura, Mexico: Miguel N. Lira. Teatro Ronald Silverman (Art) has set up a Brian Capon (Biology) has most recently Completo, Volume I. Volume II will be pub- website that offers a number of courses about traveled to New Zealand, Italy, Croatia, lished by the same press in mid-2003. They art. His program, based on Socratic methods, Burma, and Cambodia. Meanwhile, his book, both read papers on different aspects of presents questions for viewers to answer and Botany for Gardeners, has been the top seller Miguel N. Lira’s literary production last then evaluate their own responses. Ron’s in- for the past 12 years at its publisher, Timber November in Mexico: the Casa del Gobierno troduction reads: “Explore the richness and Press, Portland, Oregon. It is published in del Estado de Tlaxcala, Mexico City; Museo complexity of art forms utilizing a technique England by Batsford Press and in Edagricole, de la Memoria, Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala; Centro called aesthetic analysis. Contemplate the Bologna in an Italian translation. The book is Cultural, Huamantla, Tlaxcala; and Centro personal and social values of art and what can not only enjoyed by lay gardeners, but is used Cultural, Apizaco, Tlaxcala. Presentations of be learned when one studies art.” His pro- as a text in numerous colleges and universi- the new book were also conducted on these gram also offers links to artists, genres, and ties in the U.S. and Canada. The Del Mar four occasions. other specific interests. The web address is house and garden that Capon designed and Jeanine has been serving as vice president http://instructional1.calstatela.edu/laa. built is featured in the April 2003 issue of of the Alliance Francaise, Pasadena (World- Sunset magazine. wide French Cultural Organization and Barbara Clark (Special Education) has Schools) since 2001. Silver Anniversary Celebration completed four years as president of the World Joan Johnson (Physical Education) re- (Continued from Page 1) Council for Gifted and Talented Children, an ceived the Southern California Tennis Asso- served behind the scene to make the scene pos- organization that serves professional educa- ciation 2002 Lifetime Achievement Award sible, including arrangements for refreshments, tors and parents of gifted children in 64 coun- on March 3. The nominating letter stated that displays, and piano tuning. tries. She is currently involved in national her “record in tennis in Southern California The second-floor bridge in the Library ac- and international consulting, editing, and and nationally as a player, coach, author, and commodated displays of memorabilia covering writing. She has given keynote speeches at campus history and emeritus faculty achieve- several conferences and will be giving the ment, curated by Mary Gormly with the assis- Harry Passow Memorial Lecture in Adelaide tance of John Thornbury. That exhibit remained for the World Council Biennial conference in Two New Emeriti Named on view until the end of February. August. The following recently retired faculty Sidney Albert presented the faculty collo- Robert “Doc” Fennessy (Health Science) members have been awarded emeritus quium on April 15, for which the occasion had was named Walden Citizen of the Year 2002 status: been chosen as part of the anniversary celebra- by the Board of Trustees of the Walden tion. In his talk, he traced philosophical paral- (Texas) Community Improvement Associa- JAMES D. BOULAGARIDES lels between Shaw’s Major Barbara and tion, honoring his outstanding dedication, (Marketing, 1977-2003) Euripides’ The Bacchae. service, and contributions to the Walden and At the Honors Convocation on April 25, Montgomery County communities where he ROSEMARY L. HAKE President Rosser paid tribute to emeriti faculty (English, 1980-2003) and his wife, Carol, have lived for more than on the occasion of the Association’s 25th anni- seven years. Fennessy is a featured weekly versary. He stated, “Retired faculty who are We congratulate them and hope to wel- columnist and investigative reporter for the designated as emeriti are recognized for their come them into the membership of the Montgomery County News. In addition to outstanding scholarship and service to the Uni- Emeriti Association. doing publicity for the performing arts soci- versity and its students.” ety and at least nine other organizations in

5 In Memoriam

ROBERT BRYAN BENOIT ously identified him as chair of the printmaking In 1933, she married Byron O’Brien, better Professor of Counselor Education, 1965-1990 department at Cal State L.A. This was a posi- known by his nickname, “Irish.” He was a sales- Robert Bryan Benoit, emeritus professor of tion he had held at Otis Art Institute. In addition man, and the O’Briens traveled around the north- counselor education, died in March of long-term to printmaking and drawings, he painted in oils, ern tier of the western states, including Colorado, complications following a stroke. He had suf- acrylics, and watercolors. Wyoming, and Montana. Dotty enrolled for fered the stroke in 1997, about six months after Leonard studied art at UC Berkeley, where graduate study at the University of Montana, the death of his wife from cancer, while travel- he earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in 1940 and where she taught dance and swimming in ing in Hawaii. Since that time he lived in a pri- 1942, respectively. After service in army intel- women’s P.E. while pursuing an M.Ed., which vate facility in San Pedro for stroke victims. ligence from 1942 to 1946, he began his long she received in 1941. Bob was born on March 4, 1929 in Flint, teaching career at Pasadena City College. The war then intervened, and Dotty and Irish Michigan, then a rural area. After his high school Leonard’s first one-man exhibition was at went south, to San Antonio. When they returned graduation in 1941, he enlisted in the Air Force San Francisco’s De Young Museum more than to Montana after the war, they tried to accept and served till war’s end. He then attended a half-century ago. He also mounted exhibi- those winters again, but California beckoned. Michigan State University, at which he earned tions at the Pasadena and Santa Barbara art They visited California in 1947 and never re- a B.A. in speech pathology in 1949, following museums. His book, Etching, was published in turned to the north. which moved to Santa Barbara for a position as 1973. His son Stanley graduated with a degree Dotty spent three years in the employ of the a speech therapist. There he met Betty June in art from Cal State L.A. L.A. Department of Recreation and worked in Eggleston, a teacher recently graduated from North Hollywood. In 1951, she was hired to Mills College, and they were married in 1951. teach at L.A. State College in the Department At that time, he became a speech therapist in of Recreation, on the old Vermont campus. She the Kern County school district. The Benoits eventually returned to complete her graduate settled in Bakersfield, where their three sons DOROTHY O’BRIEN study, earning a Ph.D. in education at USC in were born. In 1960, the family moved to Professor of Recreation Education, 1951-1969 1966. Hermosa Beach, and Bob enrolled at USC for Dorothy O’Brien, professor of recreation She retired in 1969 and the O’Briens first graduate study. He received his Ed.D. degree in education, died on February 15 in Santa Bar- moved to Ventura. In 1972 they moved again, to counseling psychology in 1964 and became a bara, after several weeks of failing health. She Santa Barbara, and remained there for the rest of licensed clinical psychologist in 1967. was 96. Dotty, as she was known, was active as their life together. They celebrated their 60th Bob joined the Cal State L.A. faculty in 1971, a volunteer in the Braille Institute until her final wedding anniversary before Irish’s death in 1993. in the department of counselor education. His illness. Her motivation was her own failing Dotty then became engaged in many community primary academic interest was behavior modi- eyesight, caused by macular degeneration. activities, particularly for the Braille Institute. fication, in which he authored several journal In January 2001, she received a Community articles. His skills in conflict resolution were Hero award in recognition of her many contri- recognized by his colleagues, who elected him butions. These activities as well as details of to two terms as their department chair. Concur- her life were featured in an Emeritimes profile, rently, his community interests were reflected in the Winter 2002 issue. A memorial service in his membership on the Hermosa Beach School was held at the chapel of the Santa Barbara Board, and he did additional volunteer work Presidio on March 30, attended by campus friends with mentally handicapped children. He was as well as friends in the Santa Barbara area. named an emeritus professor in 1985. Bob’s early interest in music never left him, even as he went on to a career in other fields. He was an excellent jazz guitarist and played actively Dotty joined the Cal State L.A. faculty in following his retirement, until his stroke. He is 1951 after professional experience as a dancer ROBERT SHERWOOD survived by his three sons, David, Dan, and Phil, and a teacher of dance, acrobatics, and other Manager of Television Production, 1964-1991 as well as a sister, Audrey Wright. David, who has physical education courses, first in Washing- Robert Sherwood, retired manager of televi- followed in his father’s musical footsteps, is a ton and later in Montana. Dance had been her sion production, died on April 6 of undisclosed noted jazz pianist and composer. primary interest as an undergraduate at the causes. He was 73 years of age. Bob came to Cal University of Washington, though her athletic State L.A. in 1964 to teach educational broad- prowess there included playing forward on the casting and develop production facilities. For- women’s basketball team and earning a letter merly holding a joint appointment as coordinator H. LEONARD EDMONDSON for that sport. She earned her B.S. in 1927. of television programs and professor of televi- Professor of Art, 1964-1986 After advanced dance classes with the Perry sion administration, he was renamed exclusively H. Leonard Edmondson, professor of art Mansfield Dance Company, she auditioned for to the manager’s position in the mid-1980s, when from 1964 to 1986, died in July 2002. His initial the troupe and was accepted, and she toured all the administrative professorships were elimi- appointment at Cal State L.A. was as professor with them in 1927-28. She then joined the fac- nated at the onset of collective bargaining. He and department chair. His administrative posi- ulty of the Washington State Normal School in retired from the University in 1991, technically tion continued until 1970. Ellensburg, where she taught in the teacher ineligible for emeritus status, but his long and Leonard was a widely known printmaker of education program and in the associated elemen- cordial association with many faculty colleagues screen prints, etchings, and lithographs. Indeed, tary school. Her children’s classes included both remained steadfast. his obituary in the Los Angeles Times errone- dance and acrobatics.

6 Bob had a long career in television produc- received the B.E.E. degree from CCNY (New times profound, sometimes profane, but always tion, beginning in 1953 at WTAR in Norfolk, York’s City College) in 1944, back when CCNY enjoyable. Through his efforts, the Recreation Virginia, followed by a similar position at WJIM was dubbed “the poor kid’s MIT.” He later at- Department held onto offices on the first floor in Lansing, Michigan. He earned a B.A. in 1962 tended Stevens Institute of Technology in New with the intent of being closest to classrooms and at Michigan State University, and became a Jersey, earning the M.S. in 1949. to new students who wandered into the building, producer and director for educational televi- He and his wife Shirley moved to California enticing them with the friendly, joyful atmosphere sion at WMSB. After his move to California in in 1950, first to San Francisco, where he worked he tried to maintain in spite of the bitter politics 1964, he completed the requirements for an for the San Francisco Power Company, and then that eventually became its demise. M.A. from Michigan State, earned in 1968. to Los Angeles, for a position at North Ameri- George lived his philosophy by extensive He served in the military, first in the Army can Aviation. He began teaching night courses reading, cooking, auto mechanics, building and and later in the Marines, as a non-commissioned in electrical engineering at the Vermont cam- construction, landscaping, and working with officer in each case. He later joined the Naval pus as an adjunct, and in 1955 decided to make children. He mentored young professionals and Reserve from which he retired as a Commander. teaching his career. The 32 years of that career encouraged the careers of faculty, staff, and During his residency in Southern California he were marked by strong friendships as well as students. After he retired in 1977, the program served for 20 years in the Los Angeles Sheriffs’ academic achievement. struggled for lack of direction and was eventu- Reserve, and also was active in training Peace ally abandoned. Corps volunteers. George was born November 3, 1914 in Bob’s diverse interests included all the per- Appleton, Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph and forming arts and all the communications me- Katherine Nemacek Willott. He grew up in dia. He was a member of the National Academy GEORGE W. WILLOTT Manitowoc, joined the Coast Guard, attended of Television Arts and Sciences, the American Professor of Recreation, 1950-1977 college at the University of Idaho, and taught Film Institute, the Society of Motion Picture Word has been received of the death of and coached in northern California. He studied and Television Engineers, and the Pacific Broad- George W. Willott in Manitowoc, Wisconsin philosophy and graduated from Stanford Uni- casters. For the community, he was a member one day following his 88th birthday. George had versity with a master’s degree in education. In of the California Association of Police Train- returned in 1990 to Manitowoc, the city where 1937, he married the former Dorothy L. Eshom ing officers and served as a docent at the Mu- he was raised, to be near family. He lived from in Moscow, Idaho. She preceded him in death seum of Natural History. 1995 to 2001 in an extended care facility and on September 2, 1991. The couple lived in Idaho Bob is survived by his wife, Margaret; his moved to a nursing care center as he battled the for 13 years, moving to California in 1953. They sister, Ann Powell, of Detroit; three daughters onset and final stages of Alzheimer’s disease. raised three children. George was a member of and sons-in-law; a son and daughter-in-law; and George served as chair of the Recreation St. Anne Catholic Church; California Associa- three granddaughters. Services were held at Education Department until the early 1970s, tion of Health, Physical Education, Recreation Forest Lawn, Glendale, on April 11. when the department became a program admin- and Dance; Phi Delta Kappa; and Delta Tau istered through the office of the Dean of Fine and Delta Fraternity. Applied Arts. As chair, George developed the Survivors include one daughter and son-in- first master’s degree in recreation in California. law, Marta and Wally Newberry of Shingle The department under his leadership was known Springs, California; four grandchildren; one HAROLD STORCH throughout the country as an outstanding pro- sister, Rita Bohacek of Manitowoc; and one Professor of Electrical Engineering, 1955-1987 gram, with graduates in nearly every govern- special niece, Susan Resch, of Whitelaw. He Harold Storch, professor of electrical engi- ment, private, and nonprofit agency in the area. was preceded in death by two sons: Donald Laird neering, died on December 28 in Mission Viejo, Many went on to advanced degrees and teaching Willott and Joseph Robert Willott, and one where he resided after his retirement in 1987. positions at various colleges and universities. brother-in-law, Vic Bohacek. He was 80, and his family had observed that His practice of enlisting part-time faculty milestone with a surprise party shortly before from the ranks of outstanding leaders of the his unexpected death. field guaranteed students the most current, prac- He joined the faculty at the Vermont campus tical approach to service delivery, as well as in 1955, following a career in both the power and provided them entrée to ideal job opportunities. DAVID NUMRICH the communications industries. He was licensed Through his genius and creativity, students faced David Numrich, lifetime partner of Dorothy as a professional engineer in both New York and a demanding, dynamic curriculum in an emerg- Gang and brother of Carol Numrich, died on California. He became one-fourth of the found- ing discipline focused on enriching the lives of January 9 after a long battle with cancer. Dave, ing quartet of the engineering program, along participants. George believed in the paramount age 66, had had a successful heart transplant in with Les Cromwell, Bill Eggers, and Bill importance of leisure in human experience, and 1996. He and Dorothy were together for nearly Plumtree. They developed the curriculum, orga- that the worthwhile use of one’s free time was 16 years. nized the School of Engineering, and worked on the goal of all education. “People are most like the architectural design of the engineering build- themselves when they are at play,” he used to ing, particularly the laboratories and equipment. say. “Show me what a person does with and Harold served as a department chair for sev- how he behaves in his leisure time and I’ll know eral terms, and was instrumental in establishing how evolved he is in spirit.” HANNA SHAY the student chapter of IEEE (Institute of Elec- He is remembered for his gentle wisdom, his Hanna Herzberg Shay, wife of Carleton trical and Electronics Engineers), for which he ready laugh, and delicious sense of humor. His Shay (Education), died on January 23, of can- was the faculty adviser. His activities also in- desk was a sea of papers, books, and file folders cer, after a five-year siege. She was 77. She is cluded many school and university committees. from which he could somehow extract the very survived by Carleton, their daughter Cathy Harold Storch was a native of New York document one requested. Students flocked to him, and son-in-law Alex Miller, their son Ken City, and never lost its distinctive accent. He spending endless hours in conversations, some- See IN MEMORIAM, Page 8

7 Campus News (Cont. from Page 4) coordinator for El Paso Community College and and Weingart foundations; S.H.A.R.E., Inc.; as head of the Department of Special Collec- Miller Brewing Company; James P. Kelly; and tions at the University of Texas, El Paso from student fees through Associated Students, Inc. 1979 to 1993. New Educational Support Services In Memoriam: Larry Jordan Unit in Academic Affairs Larry Jordan, director of analytical studies and data administration, died on January As part of the University’s overall reorgani- 14 following his retirement in December. The zation of technology services, Provost and Vice cause was cancer. Larry began his Cal State President for Academic Affairs Herman D. L.A. service in 1983 as manager of instruc- Lujan announced the creation of an Educational tional computing at the Computer Center, but Support Services unit under the Division of did not hold a concurrent faculty position even Academic Affairs, effective January 2. Educa- though he had a doctoral degree. He was tional Support Services, which will be headed widely known to faculty members, with whom by a dean, includes of five service areas: in- he interacted on many projects. He is sur- structional technology consultants, open access vived by his wife, Valerie, and two children, labs, the Center for Effective Teaching and David and Amy. A memorial service was held Learning, and the Faculty Instructional Tech- on campus on March 25. nology Support Center. “Golden Eagle” Building In Memoriam: Therman Swann Set for Late Spring Opening Therman “Buddy” Swann, the Library re- serves coordinator, passed away on January After more than two years under construc- 24. Swann, who was employed at Cal State tion, the new University Auxiliary Services ready to open in late spring. A three-story build- L.A. for 23 years, had previously been a mem- building, named The Golden Eagle, will be ing composed of two adjoining structures of- ber of the order of Franciscan Friars for eight fering more than 77,000 square feet of floor years. A memorial service was held on cam- space, The Golden Eagle occupies the site of pus March 12. Health Briefs (Continued from Page 4) the former Eagle’s Landing Cafeteria and in- Heart Benefits: Walking reduces the risk of cludes more than 30,000 square feet of meet- heart disease. In one large study of adults who ing and event space, a 20,000 square-foot In Memoriam (Cont. from Page 7) walked at least three hours a week, their risk of University bookstore that will be operated by heart disease was reduced by one-third. Barnes and Noble, and a 400-seat food court. and daughter-in-law Bonnie, and three grand- Blood Pressure Control: Regular walking It will house a new University Club restaurant children. can reduce blood pressure in people with or with- that will be open to the public. PEARL WANG out hypertension. Mood Elevation: Walking even short distances Expanded Child Care Facility Opens Pearl Wang, widow of Charles Wang (Psy- can lift the spirits, even in those who are depressed. chology) and stepmother of Fleur Yano (Phys- Exercise stimulates endorphins (hormones), which New facilities and a dramatic expansion of ics), died on December 18 at the age of 86. Long have mood-heightening qualities that can last for programs at the Anna Bing Arnold Children’s active in the Chinese community adjacent to several hours and help with stress reduction. Center have more than doubled the Center’s campus, she was a major donor to programs at Cognitive Benefits: Walking and other physi- capabilities. In addition to three new outdoor Cal State L.A.for nearly 20 years. Some of her cal activities appear to lower the risk of mental play yards, two buildings house three rooms contributions were matched by external corpo- decline as one grows older. for infants and toddlers, and a large classroom rate donors. She established a scholarship for Maintaining Stronger Bones: Walking is designated for kindergarten-aged children and psychology students in memory of her husband, an excellent weight-bearing exercise, which can an after-school program—all with connecting who retired in 1972 and died in 1974. She later help delay or prevent bone loss and osteoporo- observation rooms. Center director Pamela helped fund the China Exchange Program, sis. In post-menopausal women, walking helps Kisor credits the dedication of donors, Uni- which was organized by Fleur in 1978-79. From to preserve bone mass and prevent fractures. versity staff and administrators, contractors 1979 to 2000, that program brought many sci- Reducing the Risk of Diabetes: Recent stud- and the architectural firm, Carde Ten, to the ence graduate students as well as established ies showed that people who dieted and walked project’s success, “11 years in the planning.” scholars from China to our campus. briskly or did other moderately intense exercise Striking innovations allow the Center to ac- Wang was a graduate of Hu Jiang Univer- for at least 150 minutes per week reduced their commodate 147 children. There is a new pro- sity, Shanghai, in the School of Business. Fol- risk of getting diabetes by more than half. gram for infants from 4 to 36 months, as well lowing a brief career in management, unusual So, have I convinced you or am I singing to as a proposed collaboration with Centro de at the time for a young woman in China, she the choir? All you need is a comfortable pair of Niños y Padres and the Division of Special came to the United States for graduate study shoes and, if you can’t get motivated, try walk- Education that will provide 10 spaces for chil- and earned an MBA degree at New York Uni- ing with a friend or a dog (that’s my motivation). dren with special needs in a fully inclusive versity. In New York she met her husband, Perhaps the last, but not least, benefit of walking program. Funding for the Center’s expansion then a widower with three children, and they is exploring your neighborhood, a park, beach, came from the W.M. Keck Foundation; City subsequently were married. In 1954, the Wang or country landscape. of Los Angeles; Ahmanson, Garland, Parsons, family moved to Los Angeles, and in 1956 they became the first Chinese family in Monterey Park. 8 EMERITI ASSOCIATION NOMINATION COMMITTEE REPORT MAY 2003 NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICES AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Placed in Nomination President ...... Barbara P. Sinclair (2003-2004) Vice-President, Administration ...... Louis Negrete (2003-2004) Vice-President, Programs ...... Clement Padick (2003-2005) Secretary ...... Kenneth Wagner (2003-2005) CSULA Academic Senate Representative ...... Donald O. Dewey (2003-2004)

Continuing Officers and Executive Committee Immediate Past President ...... Donald O. Dewey (2003-2004) Treasurer ...... Robert A. Miller (2003-2004) Membership Secretary ...... Karen D. Johnson (2003-2004) Chair, Fellowship Fund...... Janet Fisher-Hoult Database Coordinator ...... Harold L. Cohen Members-at-Large ...... Laird Allison, Peter Brier, Donald R. Burrill, ...... Jackie Lou Hoyt, Joan D. Johnson, Leonard G. Mathy, ...... Olga A. Termini, Marie-Antoinette Zrimc