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Reception set for WMU community to meet legislators College of Ed, KPS form teaching alliance Members of the University community WMU is joining forces with the Kalamazoo Public Schools in a • Conduct classroom-relevant research designed to improve are invited to join President Elson S. broad-based effort to find new and innovative ways to improve teaching and learning for all children. Floyd for a reception Monday, Feb. 19, to education districtwide. "There is a wealth of information and research that we can tap honor two new Michigan legislators who The formal partnership, announced jointly by school district into," says Janice M. Brown, KPS superintendent. "WMU faculty represent Kalamazoo County. and University officials and administrators at a Feb. 9 news can bring that to us. We also believe our schoolteachers have State Reps. Tom George and Alexander conference, is being much to offer teacher educators. When teachers learn, students Lipsey of Kalamazoo will be honored at called CITE-the achieve. There's no better way to meet the future demands of the the event, set for 4:30 to 6:30p.m. in the Collaborative for In­ classroom than to make sure we, as staff, are lifelong learners." Fetzer Center Ballroom. A short program novation and Teach­ The collaborative will be governed by a board made up of will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature ing Excellence. By representatives from across the community. Organizers say their remarks by Floyd, George and Lipsey as combining Univer­ input will be vital to the initiative's success. well as Rep. Jerry VanderRoest and Sen. sity and school dis­ WMU's initial contributions to the collaborative will be three Dale Shugars. A representative from U.S. trict resources under tenure-track positions, doctoral-level research assistants and ap­ Rep. Fred Upton's office also will speak one umbrella, ad­ propriate administrative support. The three professors will be briefly. ministrators and brought to WMU for the express purpose of serving the collabo­ George represents the 6lst District. His educators hope to rative, ensuring that they contribute directly and consistently to committee assignments in the House of improve teaching improving education from pre-school through 12th grade. Representatives are for the Criminal Jus­ and learning in area KPS plans to contribute a physical facility to house the collabo­ rice, Health Policy and Transportation schools and in rative, most likely a renovated school, plus a full-time coordinator committees. WMU's professional of professional development, secretarial support staff, technology Lipsey represents the 60th District. He education programs. Dean David England and KPS ' jon ice Brown and KPS "teachers in residence." serves on the Civil Law and the Judi­ "Since our begin- "The partnership will let WMU faculty researchers and KPS ciary, Commerce, and House Oversight ning as a teachers' college, public education and the role it plays teachers apply theory and test the latest innovations in learning," and Operations committees. in building a better society has been a cornerstone of our institu­ says Dean David England, College of Education. "Both groups will Faculty, staff, students and area alumni tion," said President Elson S. Floyd of the agreement. "So it is with be seeking new ways to improve the education of future teachers. are encouraged to attend. Those plan­ great pleasure that our University expands on the partnerships we "WMU has much to gain," England continues. "School-univer­ ning to be present are asked to call 7- have already created with our public schools and in so doing, helps sity partnerships lead to reciprocal staff development, benefiting 3607 to make a reservation. teachers become the very best educators they can be while helping both teachers and teacher educators. Ultimately, future teachers all students become better learners." and school students are the beneficiaries." The collaborative has five basic goals: Another benefit of the cooperative is that the University and G ranholm to visit in March • Provide knowledge-based professional development for KPS school district will be much better poised to olicit grant funding A March 1 campus visit by Michigan teachers and administrators and WMU faculty. for new, innovative education initiatives, England says. Founda­ Attorney General Jennifer Granholm will • Improve teaching and learning in KPS classrooms and in tions and government agencies often want a mechanism already give area citizens and government offi­ WMU's professional education programs. in place to carry out research projects before approving funding. cials alike an overview of the Michigan • Coordinate, integrate, monitor and evaluate collaborative "This collaborative will become a springboard for obtaining laws that govern public meetings and ventures between WMU and KPS. grant monies to fund new education initiatives that will have far­ access to information. • Generate and focus resources targeted for at-risk students. reaching effects," England says. Granholm will offer a seminar on Michigan's Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act from 2 to 4 NCA team will take in-depth look at WMU Ford research looks p.m. Thursday, March 1, in the Kirsch A team of 14 educators from universi­ grams and initiatives. Team members Auditorium of the Fetzer Center. The ties around the nation will visit the Uni­ will meet with the administration and at 'McDonaldization' event is sponsored by the Kalamazoo versity Monday through Wednesday, faculty leadership and with community Gazette and the Michigan Press Associa­ Feb. 19-21, capping off a two-year-long members and alumni. At times during of customer service tion. reaccreditation process through the the visit, the 14-member team will break The seminar is similar to sessions If your last visit to see a doctor felt more North Central Association of Colleges up into smaller units to meet with mem­ Granholm has offered at other sites like a trip to McDonald's, then you are not and Schools. bers of the Board ofTrustees as well as around the state that have been well alone. visit the University's regional centers in received, says Gazette reporter Mike In fact, according to a WMU researcher, Three publ ic meetings during the Benton Harbor, Grand Rapids, Battle Tyree, who is coordinating the visit. customers today are finding the service NCA team's visit will give team mem­ Creek and Lansing. "This is a terrific opportunity for people they expect not only from their doctors, bers o chance to solicit comment from Delene says it is likely the team will to learn about the responsibilities and but their dentists, hair­ various segments of the University com­ also request meetings with various vice obligations of government and the rights dressers and auto me­ munity. presidents, deans, directors and program of citizens," he notes. "This will not be a chanics as well, is not The meetings will all toke place from coordinators in order to ensure they have lecture. She'll take queries and really the kind of service they 4 to 5 p.m . Monday, Feb . 19, with information from a broad University rep­ examine those fine lines that everyone are receiving. several members of the team in atten­ resentation. wonders about." "Research has shown dance at each meeting . The meeting "The team very clearly wants this to be There is no charge to attend the event, for faculty members will be held in the that organizations are an open process," Delene says. "Judging but those interested are asked to reserve Lee Honors College Lounge . Stoff mem· moving toward process- from the breadth of the areas they want a spot by calling 388-7777. bers will meet with team members in Ford ing as many customers to explore, it is apparent that they are 3150 Schneider Hall A meeting for as possible, as quickly as students is set for the Faculty Lounge going to take a comprehensive look at possible," says Wendy Zabava Ford, com­ the entire institution." Student names needed by in the Bernhard Center. munication and an expert on customer Reaccreditation examinations are con­ service. "Customers have very high expec­ tomorrow for 'Who' s Who' ducted every 10 years to ensure that a tations for personalized service that goes Student Activities and Leadership Pro­ The NCA evaluation consultant team university's programs, policies and prac­ beyond smiles and greetings, while the grams is asking faculty and staff to help led by Nancy Talburt, associate vice tices are sound and of benefit to students trend in corporations is to streamline the identify individuals for inclusion in the chancellor for academic affairs at the and other stakeholders. An exhaustive process and make customer interactions 2001 edition of "Who's Who Among University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, will self-study is the first step in the process. faster and more efficient." Students in American Universities and conduct a comprehensive evaluation During the process, the commission also In a study published this month in the Colleges." during its visit. Team members include seeks public comment from individuals ] ournal of Applied Communication Research, The only information being requested professors and administrators from such who live in the areas most heavily ser­ Ford compared customers' expectations of is the students' names, curricula/majors institutions as the University of illinois, viced by the institution. Following the service across a variety of jobs from cash­ and, if possible, social security numbers. Indiana University, the University of site visit, the team will make its accredi­ iers to nurses. She found that the more This information should be submitted to Minnesota, Purdue University and the tation recommendation to the NCA's professional the occupation of the service Student Activities and Leadership Pro­ University of Wisconsin. Commission on Institutions of Higher provider, the more customers expect per­ grams no later than tomorrow, using the According to Linda Delene, market­ Education. WMU has been accredited sonalized service. printed nomination forms sent to cam­ ing and coordinator of the University's by the commission since 1915. "Personalized service is tailored service, pus offices earlier this month or the online NCA reaccreditation effort, the team Delenesays the University should learn or service that attempts to address the form available at . examine a wide array of University pro- cision by mid-April. Student affairs boosts area's Leading writers headline Third Coast event retention, outreach efforts Some of America's most prominent and award-winning authors • Thylias Moss, a poet whose book, "Rainbow Remnants in Two new staff members have been and poets will be on hand to fuel the creative fires and fine tune Rock Bottom Ghetto Sky," was the winner of the 1991 National named in the Division of Student Af- the skills of aspiring writers during the Third Coast Writer's Poetry Series Open Competition; fairs. Conference, Thursday through Saturday, May 10-12, at the Uni- • Martha Rhodes, an author and a director of Four Way Books, Jodie G. Palmer has been named to a versity. an independent literary press; new assistant director position in the This is the 14th year for the conference, which brings acclaimed • Danzy Senna, author of the novel "Caucasia," which won the Center for Student Learning and De- writers to campus to share their work and insights on the craft of Book of the Month Club First Fiction Award; velopment within the Division of writing with literary neophytes. The conference offers opportuni- • Barry Werth, award-winning freelance journalist and author Multicultural Affairs and Sharon ties for participants to partake in readings, panel discussions and of "The Billion Dollar Molecule," which gives an inside look at the Seabrook Russell has been named to the question-and-answer sessions with featured writers. biotech industry; and recently created position of director of Conference participants are selected on the basis of manuscript • Art Winslow, the literary editor at The Nation magazine. business operations in the Office of the submissions, which must be received by March 1. To be consid- A new element to the conference this year will be Anniversary Vice President for Student Affairs. ered for selection, writers should submit three to five poems or Prizes awarded for the best submissions in each genre. Recipients In her new position, Palmer is helping fiction and nonfiction works of 2,500 words or less. will be chosen by WMU faculty members. oversee a variety of growing DMA ini- Among the writers who will be conducting workshops this year are: The conference registration fee is $175 and due April 10. tiatives. Her duties include planning, • Nonfiction writer Jane Brox, author of "Five Thousand Days Housing will be available on the WMU campus for less than $20 directing, evaluating and monitoring Like This One"; per night. Reservations must be made with registration for the student trends at WMU, with specific • David Gates, whose first novel, "Jerrigan," was a finalist for the conference. responsibility for enrollment manage- 1991 Pulitzer Prize for Literature; The Third Coast Writer's Conference is sponsored by the WMU ment and retention. She also tracks the • Brooks Haxton, a poet who has been awarded a Guggenheim Department of English with contributions from Meijer Inc. and academic progress of Native American Fellowship; the WMU College of Arts and Sciences. The conference is and underrepresented students, collabo- • Edward Hirsch, an award-winning poet who has published five directed by J.D. Dolan, English. rates with the Office of Admissions and books of poems, as well as a book titled "How to Read a Poem and For more information, call 7-2570; send e-mail to Orientation's Native American re- Fall in Love with Poetry"; [email protected] or [email protected]; or visit cruiter, and creates conditions and en- • Laura Kasischke, the author of two novels including "Suspi- the Web site at . vironments that enhance student learn- cious River," which was recently made into a film directed by Lynn ing and personal development. Stopkewich; Palmer brings more than 17 years of related work experience to her WMU post, most recently having served as project supervisor for the Kalamazoo Novelist to read from Public Schools' Indian Education Pro- gram. his work Feb. 19 In addition to managing daily office Nicholas Delbanco, the author of 12 operations, supervising support staff and novels, including the recent "What Re- numerous other duties for the Division mains," will read from his work on campus of Student Affairs, Russell is responsible Monday, Feb. 19. Delbanco will read at for coordinating grant-writing activi- 8:30 p.m. in 3512 Knauss Hall. A recep- ties and directing outreach and service tion will follow in the lobby of Knauss acti vities, including those related to fund Hall and books will be available for sale by raising and scholarships. Athena Bookstore. Russell came to WMU as the Depart- In all, Delbanco has written 19 books, ment of Theatre's business manager and including novels, two collections of short publicist in 1990 and has been an assis- stories, and the nonfiction work, "The tant director in the Office of Alumni Lost Suitcase: Reflections on the Literary Relations since 1994. Life." Among his novels are "In the Name of Mercy," "Old Scores" and "What Re- Karpus named director of mains," in which Delbanco tells the story of one family's attempt to put down roots Conference and Seminars in the aftermath of World War II. He also Janet Karpus has been named director is the recipient of many literary awards, of Conferences and Seminars in the including a Guggenheim Fellowship and HONORED AT CONVOCATION- Division of Continuing Education. The two National Endowment for the Arts Among the highlights of the Feb. 1 Academic Convocation at the Fetzer Center were office provides a variety of events plan- Creative Writing Fellowships. presentations of major University awards to faculty and staff. Winners, their presenters and ning and management services at rea- Delbanco, who is the Robert Frost Pro- President Floyd gathered just before the event. From left: Alyce M. Dickinson, psychology, sonable rates to clients on campus as and Alexander J Enyedi, biological sciences, winners of the Alumni Teaching Excellence fessor of English Literature and Language well as around the Awards; Martha B. Warfield, multicultural affairs, winner of a Distinguished Service and the Director of the Master of Fine world. Award; Provost Fred Dobney, who presented the teaching excellence and faculty scholar Arts Program in Writing at the University Karpus came to awards; M. Jamie Jeremy, alumni relations, who presented the Alumni Teaching Excellence of Michigan, has taught at Columbia and WMU from the Arts Awards, Nora Berrah, physics, winner of the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award; James Iowa universities, as well as at Bennington, Council of Greater R Sanders, winner of a Distinguished Service Award; and President Floyd. Skidmore, Trinity and Williams colleges. Kalamazoo, where (Photo by John Lacko) In 1977, he co-founded the Bennington she was a contracted Writing Workshops with the late John administrator for spe- Gardner. cial projects. Previ- Karpus Talk to focus on public policy and families ously, she was execu- tive director of the Fontana Concert Ross Phillips, whose current work is with How the well-being of families and chil- Society, a Kalamazoo-based arts organi- the Urban Institute's National Survey of dren is affected by such public policies as zation, from 1995 to 2000; program co- America's Families, has published and pre- the Family and Medical Leave Act will be ordinator/general manager of Fontana discussed by an expert visiting the campus sented widely on her research regarding volume 27 from 1990 to 1994; and catering sales number 11 the Family and Medical Leave Act, estern Wednesday, Feb. 21. manager for Zingerman's, a nationally America's working poor, and public policy NEWS Katherin Ross Phillips, a research associ- known food purveyor based in Ann Ar- and working mothers. She has studied the ate at the Income and Benefits PolicyCen- bor, Mich., from 1987 to 1990. ter of the Urban Institute, will discuss relationship between public policy, work EDITOR:Cheryl P.Rolond. CONTRIBUTORS:Jeonne Boron, Jessico A native of New York state, Karpus is and the well-being of families and chil- English, Morie E. lee, Thomas A. Myers and Mark E. Schwerin. "Working for Families? Unpaid Leave and active in the local arts community and GRAPHIC DESIGN: Neil Simon. dren, as well as the changes in the work and the Family and Medical Leave Act" at 3 also serves on various grant review and WESTERN NEWS IUSPS362·2101 is published by the OHice of domestic behaviors of low-income, pri- p.m. in 3508 Knauss Hall. Her presenta- assessment panels for nonprofit organi- University Relations, Wolwood Hall, Western Michigan University, tion is part of the Werner Sichel Lecture mary caretakers in the wake of welfare 1903 W. 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OFFICES that receive too many copies - or too few copies - are ership and professional activities. fice and other college offices. asked to call 387·8400. WMU is an equal opportunity/employer/ Avery, a member of the MFPA board affirmative action institution. Awards will be presented at a special The deadline for nominations is Mon- since 1997 has been a WMU employee recognition celebration on Friday, April day, March 5. For more information, con- since 1991. Prior to coming to WMU, 20. tact Katharine Cummings at 7-3437 or WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY he worked at the Morton Arboretum The awards include the Esprit de Corps . near Chicago. 2 Award, the Rising Star Award, the Staff Jobs

The following list of vacancies is cur- S with Sharon Nicholson rently being posted through the Job On Co mpu Opportunity Program by employment A good portion of Sharon Nicholson's WMU experience can be summed up by services in the Department of Human using just two words-data and degrees. Resources. Interested benefits-eligible For this one-time teacher who has spent 20 years at WMU in the evolving employees should submit a job opportu- information technology arena, campus life has been a curious mixture of nity transfer application during the post- managing data and earning degrees. A senior production analyst for the Office ing period, and may contact an employ- of Information Technology, Nicholson has earned six college degrees, including two master's degrees from WMU. ment services staff member for assis- On the job, Nicholson handles scheduling for large production runs on the tance in securing these positions. University's MVS system. Those batch jobs include student bills and grades, Employees may call the Applicant financial aid and accounting reports, and the job her colleagues across the Information Service at 7-3669 to hear campus appreciate most-the output of payroll checks. the weekly Job Opportunity Program The firstfew weeks of each semester are the busiest times in her area, she notes, postings, seven days a week, 24 hours a because her unit is busy producing the official semester headcount that goes to day from a Touch Tone phone. state officials. Much of the rest of her time is devoted to working with system Grade 10 clerical positions are not users, scheduling job requests and general troubleshooting. required to be posted. For persons inter- "I like the variety," Nicholson says simply when asked what makes her job ested in faculty positions, there are open- interesting. She also loves watching the "tremendous changes" that have ings in selected fields. A letter of appli- occurred in her area, noting that when she began working at WMU, punch cation should be submitted to the ap- cards were still being used for student registration. propriate dean or chairperson. Away from the job, Nicholson has spent time earning master's degrees in Please call the Applicant Information librarianship and special education from WMU. She also has worked part time Service at 7-3669 for up-to-date infor- as a teacher of developmentally disabled adults. In addition to her WMU DATA DELIVERY AND DEGREES ARE HER SPECIALTIES mation on the Job Opportunity Pro- degrees, Nicholson holds degrees from several other institutions. They include (photo by Neil Rankin) gram and vacancies available to exter- bachelor's degrees in religious education and education, a master's degree in nal applicants. reading, and an associate's degree in data processing. (R) Administrative Assistant, 14, Nicholson and her husband, Michael, who also is a devoted student with a Lewis Walker Institute for Race and total of 22 degrees to his credit, have enjoyed contact with international Ethnic Relations, 00/01-2223, 2/13-2/ students, particularly those from China, during their years in Kalamazoo. Once 19/01 the students graduate, the couple stays in touch with them. A recent trip to New (R) Academic Advisor, 14, School of Mexico allowed them to visit members of four Chinese families to whom they Social Work, 00/01-2264, 2/13-2/19/01 have grown close. (R) Office Coordinator, 14, Physical A Detroit native, Nicholson admits to one other lifetime passion that can be Plant-Maintenance Services, 00/01- traced to her city of origin. She's a fervent Red Wings fan. 2266, 2/13-2/19/01 (N) Office Assistant (term ends 6/ 30/02), 11, Graduate College, 00/01- Customer service Continued from page 1 2267, 2/13-2/19/01 Nominations for (N) Animal Care Technician (term unique needs of individual customers," possible and spend a minimum amount of ends 6/30/02; FTE .50, 20 hours per says Ford. "It is service that is character- time with each one. staff service awards week), 10, Office of the Vice President ized by the service provider having a cus- "Customer expectations of professionals for Research, 00/01-2268,2/13-2/19/01 tomer orientation, sharing information, are simply not in line with current trends due this month (R) Assistant Professor (term ends showing that they are mentally and physi- in the service industry," she says. "We Nominations are now being accepted for 8/4/02), 1-30, English, 00/01-2269, 2/ cally involved in the interaction, and pro- shouldn't be surprised that customer dis- the winter '01 round of the 2000-01 Staff 13-2/19/01 viding a level of social support." satisfaction with service from profession- Service Excellence Awards. (R) Assistant Professor (term ends In other words, these professionals are als who operate under the corporate model Nominations of non-faculty staff mem- 8/4/02), 1-30, Chemistry, 00/01-2271, expected to spend time listening and un- is on the rise." bers will be accepted for consideration for 2/13-2/19/Q1 i<:Est'!.-nding the custome~' needs. Ford points out that according to the the semiannual awards. The SSEA pro- In two surveys of West Michigan con- Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 80 gram is designed to recognize University N = New sumers, Ford found that customers have percent of U.S. workers are employed in personnel who perform in true service ex- R = Replacement higher expectations of those service pro- service industries and that service interac- cellence, far out-performing normal job WMU is an Equal Opportunity/ viders with whom they expect to do repeat tions are a significant part of consumers' expectations. Affirmative Action Employer business. daily routines. As a result of this depen- Two major changes to the program were It seems, however, that corporate dence on service, customers have higher announced last fall and are now in effect. America isn't paying attention. expectations of the kind of service pro- Beginning with the 2000-01 fiscal year, a Service "The corporate model tends to see ser- vided by all service workers, including staff member must first win a semiannual vice interactions as needing to be brief, those with whom they would normally award to be eligible for an annual award. The following employees are recog- impersonal encounters rather than long- have brief encounters, such as fast food Semiannual awards are made in fall and nized for 40,20, 15, 10 and five years of term relationships," she says. "This trend employees, convenience store clerks and winter, with up to 12 winners selected to service to the University during February. has been referred to as 'McDonaldization,' supermarket cashiers. receive a $100 prize. The winners of those 40 years-E. Thomas Lawson, com- where professions like doctors and me- Consumers want these workers to be semiannual awards will be the only em- parative religion. chanics have become institutionalized and quick and efficient, as well as exude cour- ployees eligible to a win an annual award- 20 years-Lewis D. Hamilton, De- the corporation dictates how the service is tesy and friendliness. However, says Ford, with a $1,000 prize-cluring the spring. velopment Office. practiced by the individuals." they should not be too friendly. In addition, prize amounts are being ad- 15 years-Douglas T. Alrick, infor- So at the same time that consumers "We've found that there is a certain justed so winners receive $100 for a semi- mation technology; Carol J. Black, stu- expect more communication from their social expectation for these service pro- annual award or $1 ,000 for an annual award, dent financial aid and scholarships; physicians, health care workers are under viders as well," Ford says. "Customers want after taxes, not before taxes. Patricia McNally, College of Educa- pressure to process as many patients as them to be friendly, but they have set Now, it is more important than ever to tion; and Daniel Tinkler, Power Plant. implicit limits on the social conversations nominate outstanding University employ- 10 years- Linda D. Baird, Develop- with these service providers and are dissat- ees for awards. Tell the rest of the Univer- ment Office, Jeffrey M. Carr, physical Human Resources isfied with providers who exceed those sity community about those fine cowork- plant-building custodial and support limits." ers-who often go unnoticed-and let services; Doria S. Evans, Development Lunch & Learn session will focus Office; Rita K. Keller, Student Activi- Expo to help women, minorities them be publicly recognized for their ex- ties and Leadership; Annie Mott, teach- on teaching 'Verbal Judo' as cellence. ing, learning and leadership; Jan M. the gentle art of persuasion do more public sector business All semiannual nominations will be con- sidered solely on the basis of the nomina- Prange, physical plant-landscape ser- The Employee Assistance Program is Female and minority entrepreneurs will tion content. Nominations should include vices; Michael A. Secondi, physical again offering the popular Lunch & Learn be on campus later this month to learn as much detail as possible to describe the plant-building custodial and support session on "VerbalJudo" Wednesday, Feb. how to do more business in the public excellence exhibited by the nominee. services; and Alice Wheatley, Valley 21, from noon to I p.m. in the Faculty sector. Nominations may be submitted through #3 dining service. Dining Room of the Bernhard Center. The Southwest Michigan Seminar and Feb. 28 to Kitty Scheffers, human resources, Five years--Scott Austin, aviation; Judo embraces the principles of balance, Expo for Minority and Women Business by memo or bye-mail sent to Adrienne L. Bradley, admissions and leverage and self-defense. These same prin- Entrepreneurs will be held from 9 a. m. to 3 , or by using orientation; Dorothy M. Connelly, In- ciples can be used in your personal interac- p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Fetzer Cen- a nomination form that can be obtained stitute of Cistercian Studies; Betsy Drum- tions at home or work. Join Detective ter. The event is designed to bring together from human resources by calling 7-3620. ::E mer, science studies; Ronald M. public sector buyers with women and mi- rn Carol Dedow, public safety, as she shares Ul Winners for the winter '01 semiannual -< Fleckenstein, physical plant-mainte- techniques that can help you deal with an nority business operators. rn nance services; Christopher D. Jackson, The University is co-sponsoring the round will be announced in March. Z"" upset person. These tools will help you Z biological sciences; Elaine A. Jayne, defuse verbal confrontations and poten- event, along with the Metropolitan Ul~ University libraries; Darrell D. Junkins, tial violence and, instead, generate volun- Kalamazoo Branch of the NAACP, the Next Western News will be ...•.. physical plant-landscape services; Rob- Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commerce rn tary compliance. This effective and gentle published on March 8 ert D. Moon, physical plant-building and a variety of educational and govern- c""'" art of persuasion is a life skill that you'll }> custodial and support services; Lauralee call on over and over again. ment entities from around the area. The Due to spring break, the nextsched- ""-< Neal, Sindecuse Health Center; Patricia Plan to attend the Feb. 21 session. Ar- registration fee for the seminar and expo is uled issue of Western News will not .v, rv A. Thomas, physical plant-building cus- $25, which includes a buffet lunch. To appear until March 8. The deadline o rive on time to claim a seat. You're wel- o todial and support services; and Sharon come to bring your lunch. register, contact Cheryl McCaffery before for that issue is set for 5 p.m. Friday, K. Wagner, Registrar's Office. Feb. 20 by phone at 383-8967 or via e-mail March 2. at . 3 Feb. 19 event set to BOEING BOOSTER- Launch Tonya Cunningham had every reason to show her your career honor TRIO programs enthusiasm as she helped recruit for her employer with. Six state legislators from Southwest Boeing at the annual Career Fair on campus earlier Michigan will join WMU in "Honoring this month The 1996 WMU Lee Honors College 9 the Past, Celebrating the Present, Plan- groduate was awarded the 2001 Black Engineer ning for the Future" by participating in of the Year Award for Most Promising Engineer at a TRIO Day 2001 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 Feb. 10 awards ceremony in Baltimore. A software p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, in the Fetzer Cen- engineer at Boeing Military Aircraft and Missile ter. Systems in SI. Louis, Cunningham has been putting Scheduled to attend are: Rep. Patricia her WMU electrical engineering degree to good use Birkholz of Saugatuck, Rep. Alexander C. developing simulation systems to train combat pilots. Lipsey of Kalamazoo, Rep. Mary Ann (Photo by John Lacko) Middaugh of Paw Paw, Rep. Mark Schauer of Battle Creek, Sen. Dale L. -Shugars of Portage and Rep. Jerry Vander Roest of Galesburg. More than 170 students, higher educa- tion personnel and community members were invited to be part of this year's cel- ebration, which will feature a luncheon, student awards ceremony, and keynote Calendar address by Tendaji Ganges, executive di- The master calendar maintained by the Office of University Relations for use in Western News is available through WMU's home page on the World Wide rector of Educational Opportunity Initia- Web. Select WMU News and then look for Calendar of Events. You can also link directly to the calendar at . tives at the University of Michigan. WMU has been celebrating TRIO Day FEBRUARY since 1999. The event showcases aseries of 2.15 Thursday 2.21 Wednesday continued seven federally funded educational oppor- Lecture, "Working From and Against Privilege: Whites Against Racism, Lecture, Werner Sichel Lecture-Seminar Series, "Working for Families? tunity programs-collectively called Men Against Sexism and Straights Against Heterosexism," Dr. Harry Unpaid Leave and the Family and Medical Leave Act," Katherin Ross TRIO-as well as recognizes students who Brod, University of Northern Iowa, 209 Bernhard Center, 7 p.m. Phil1ips, research associate, the Urban Institute, 3508 Knauss Hal1, 3 p.m. have excelled in these programs. The Uni- versity offers a total of four TRIO pro- Performance, comedian Jim Carmody, sponsored by the Student Enter- *Men's basketbal1 vs. Akron, University Arena, 7 p.m. grams. The Academic Skills Center pro- tainment Team, Bronco Mal1 Center Stage, 7:30 p.m. *Performance, "Cab Cal1oway's Legacy of Swing," Mil1er Auditorium, vides one program, the Student Support *University Theatre production, "Archy and Mehitabel," Multiform 7:30 p.m. Program, while the Division of Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex: Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 15-17 Lecture, "German Theological and Ecclesiastical Responses to National Multicultural Affairs provides Upward and 22-24, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Socialism," A. James Reimer, Conrad Grebel Col1ege, University of Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science and *Concert, University JazzOrchestra and University JazzLab Band, jazz big Waterloo, Ontario, 3508 Knauss Hal1, 7:30 p.m. the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate band classics and contemporary works, Dalton Recital Hal1, 8 p.m. Scholars Program. Faculty recital, Western Brass Quintet, Dalton Center Recital Hal1, 8 TRIO Day 2001 is being sponsored by 2.16 Friday p.m. WMU in collaboration with Lake Michi- *Hockey vs. Michigan State, Lawson Arena, 7 p.m. 2.22 Thursday gan College in Benton Harbor and South- *Film showings, "Almost Famous" (through Feb. 18), Western Film *Performance, guest jazz artists, John Abercrombie Quartet, Dalton western Michigan College in Dowagiac. Society, Campus Cinema, The Little Theatre: Friday and Saturday Feb. Recital Hal1, 8 p.m. The presidents of all three schools will 16-17,7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 18,2:30 p.m.; double feature with "Seven 2.23 Friday speak at the event. Chances," Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-17,9:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. Keystone Lecture Series, "They Cal11t Coaching, But It's Real1y Teach- 18,6 p.m. ing," Ed Mayo, marketing, Dean's Conference Room, Schneider Hal1, *Dalton Series Concert (also Feb. 17), "eighth blackbird," with Wel1 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.; for reservations cal1 7-5050. Sabbaticals awarded to spring/Cori Terry & Dancers, Dalton Center Multi-Media Room, 8 p.m. *Performance, Kalamazoo Concert Band, "Music for a Celebration," *Performance, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, "Piano Powerhouse," Mil1er Auditorium, 8 p.m. 33 faculty members Mil1er Auditorium, 8 p.m. 2.24 Saturday A total of 33 University faculty members 2.17 Saturday Men's tennis vs. Wisconsin, West Hills Athletic Club, 11 a.m. were granted sabbatical leaves Dec. 8 by Medal1ion Scholarship competition registration, Bernhard Center lobby, the Board of Trustees. *Women's basketbal1 vs. Northern 1llinois, University Arena, 1 p.m. 8:30-9:30 a.m. In addition, trustees granted an adminis- *Men's basketbal1 vs. Bal1 State, University Arena, 3 p.m. trative leave to Daniel J. Farrell, who re- Community Family Day art program with artist-in-residence Rick Bartow, cently stepped down as chairperson of the Sangren Hal1 Gal1ery II, noon-4 p.m.; programs for children ages 6 to 13, *Concert, Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra, Mil1er Auditorium, 8 p.m. Department of Management, effective 1103 Sangren, 1-3 p.m. 2.25 Sunday Aug. 6, 2001, through Dec. 9, 2001. *Women's basketbal1 vs. Miami, University Arena, 2 p.m. Men's tennis vs. Michigan State, West Hil1s Athletic Club, 11 a.m. Granted sabbatical leaves for the entire *Hockey Alumni Game (exhibition), Lawson Arena, 7 p.m. 2.26 Monday 2001-02 academic year were: Sisay Asefa, economics; Kuriakose K. Athappilly, busi- *Performance , American Indian Dance Theatre, Mil1er Auditorium, Winter semester recess begins (through March 5). ness information systems; Steven B. 8 p.m. 2.28 Wednesday Bertman, chemistry; David A. Burnie, fi- 2.18 Sunday *Women's basketball vs. Eastern Michigan, University Arena, 7 p.m. nance and commercial law; Clement Burns, Concert, University Symphonic Band conducted by Robert Spradling, MARCH physics; StuartJ. Dybek, English; John W. with saxophone soloist Trent Kynaston, Miller Auditorium, 3 p.m. Gesink, electrical and computer engineer- 3.1 Thursday ing; Janos L. Grantner, electrical and com- Concert, "Doc Brown," sponsored by the Student Entertainment Team, Deadline for submissions for Third Coast Writer'sConference. puter engineering; Diane B. Hamilton, Bronco Mal1 Center Stage, 6:30 p.m. Seminar on the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act, nursing; Carolyn J. Harris, foreign lan- 2.19 Monday Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm, sponsored by Michigan guages and literatures; Tricia Hennessy, Accreditation review (through Feb. 21), North Central Association of Press Association and the Kalamazoo Gazette, Kirsch Auditorium, Fetzer art; Jil C. Larson, English; Molly Lynde- Colleges and Schools site team on Kalamazoo campus. Center, 2 p.m. Recchia, foreign languages and literatures; Exhibition (through Feb. 23), BFA show, graphic design by Jil1 Cianek, 3.2 March Larry A. Mallak, industrial and manufac- Scott Hopkins, Cynthia Mok, Runako Simmons and Natalie Zoufal, *Hockey vs. Notre Dame, Lawson Arena, 7 p.m. turing engineering; Regena Fails Nelson, Rotunda and South Gal1eries, East Hall, weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; recep- teaching, learning and leadership; Lisa 3.3 Saturday tion, Friday, Feb. 23,5-7 p.m. Paulius, physics; Neil A. Pinney, political *Men's basketbal1 vs. Eastern Michigan, University Arena, 2 p.m. Faculty lecture/recital, Western Wind Quintet, 1116 Dalton Center, 1 science;Jocelyn D. Steinke, English; Grace p.m. 3.5 Monday C. Tiffany, English; Laura R. Van Zoest, Winter semester recess ends. Classes resume. mathematics and statistics; and Qiji Zhu, Geosciences seminar, "Sedimentary Furrows, Giant Worms, Gas Seeps mathematics and statistics. Exhibition (through March 9), BFA show, graphic design by Shane and Other Observations from Dives Aboard the Deep Sea Submersible Sabbatical leaves for these faculty mem- Alvin in the Gulf of Mexico," Timothy M. Del1apenna, Texas A&M Dubay, Ben Fetterley, Mike Henderson, Troy Johnson and Todd Marcy, bers also were approved: Curtis Curtis- University, 1118 Rood Hal1, 4 p.m. Rotunda and South Gal1eries, East Hall, weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; reception, Friday, March 9, 5-7 p.m. Smith, music, for fall 2001 and fall 2002; Reception honoring new state Reps. Tom George and Alexander Lipsey, William H. Fenn, physician assistant, for Fetzer Center Bal1room, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; brief program, 5:30 p.m. Exhibition (through March 20), photography by artist-in-residenceJames fall 2001 and fall 2002; Sharon L. Garber, Nakagawa, Gal1ery II, Sangren, weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reading, Nicholas Delbanco, fiction writer, 3512 Knauss, 8:30 p.m.; dance, for fall 2001; Duane R. Hampton, reception follows. Slide lecture, artist-in-residenceJames Nakagawa, 1213 Sangren, 7 p.m.; geosciences, for fall 2001; Chansheng He, reception fol1ows. geography, for winter 2002; Arthur W. 2.20 Tuesday Hoadley, mechanical and aeronautical 3.7 Wednesday Safe on Campus orientation session, 157 Bernhard Center, 10 a.m.- noon. engineering, for fall 2001 ;PaulA. Johnston, For information or to register, call 7-2123 or e-mail Slide lecture, artist-in-residence Luis Jimenez, 1213 Sangren, 7 p.m.; English, for fall 2001; Renata Artman . reception fol1ows. Knific, music, for winter 2002; Thomas Concert, University Concert Band conducted by William Pease, Miller 3.8 Thursday Knific, music, for winter 2002; Maija Auditorium, 8 p.m. Exhibition (and March 9, 12-16) Annual Art Student Graduate Exhibit, Petersons, family and consumer sciences, Space Gal1ery, Knauss Hall, weekdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2.21 Wednesday for fall 200 1; Mark S. Richardson, English, Dalton Convocation Series, Holocaust Memorial program featuring David for fall 2001; and Galen E. Rike, Univer- 4 Gross, David Little, Michael Miller and Rabbi Harvey Spivak, Dalton •Admission charged sity libraries, for spring and summer 2001. Recital Hal1, 1 p.m.