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Conference to Focus on Crisis in Business Ethics Special Collections by Sookhan Ho Mental Lectures Are Listed Below SPECTRUM VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY http://www.spectrum.vt.edu VOLUME 25 NUMBER 21 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2003 Conference to focus on crisis in business ethics Special Collections By Sookhan Ho mental lectures are listed below. 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., BIT, Donaldson-Brown The crisis in business ethics will be the Previous guest speakers for the ethics con- auditorium: Earving L. Blythe, vice president receives ‘Jeb’ focus of the thirteenth-annual conference on ference have included Ralph Nader, James Fal- for information technology, Virginia Tech: “In- business ethics sponsored by the Pamplin lows (former editor of U.S. News and World novations in Technology and Their Impact on Stuart materials College of Business. Report), noted academic experts in ethics, and Our Expectations for Privacy and Ownership.” By Allan W. Miller Gene Fife, retired chairman of Goldman, prominent business executives. 2:30 to 3:45 p.m., FIN, Donaldson-Brown Virginia Tech is the designated benefi- Sachs International and a Pamplin alumnus, Monday, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., MGT, 100 auditorium: Elizabeth Murphy, chief, Office of ciary of a comprehensive collection of re- will be the guest speaker on this topic on McBryde: Pat Werhane, professor, Darden Rule Making, Division of Corporate Finance, search and reference materials relating to the Tuesday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., in Burruss School of Business, University of Virginia: “Why Securities and Exchange Commission: “En- life of the Civil War’s most-illustrious cav- auditorium. The talk is free and open to the Do Good People Do Bad Things?” hancing Corporate Financial Responsibility.” alry officer, General James Ewell Brown public. Wednesday, 9 to 10:45 a.m., HTM, 364 4 to 5:15 p.m., MKTG, Donaldson-Brown “Jeb” Stuart. This year’s conference will also be a Wallace: Graduate research discussion, Depart- auditorium: Ken Hunter, president, Council of The Special Collections department of two-day event. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, five ment of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Better Business Bureaus in the U.S.: “Ethics in University Libraries, in concert with the Vir- of the six Pamplin academic departments Virginia Tech: Ethics in Hospitality and Tour- Marketing.” ginia Center for Civil War Studies (VCCWS), will host separate lectures on business ethics ism Management. 7 to 8:15 p.m., ACIS, Donaldson-Brown has taken custody of an initial contribution of for their students; one department will host 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., MBA, Donaldson- auditorium: Shirley A. Edwards, partner, Ernst 13 boxes of documents, photographs, and its lecture on Monday, Feb. 24. These lec- Brown auditorium: Gene Fife, retired chairman & Young: “Professional Ethics: It Does Make other items focused on the personal and pro- tures are also free and open to the public. of Goldman Sachs International: “Reflections a Difference.” fessional life of Stuart and the preservation of Specific topics and speakers for the depart- on the Crisis in Business Ethics.” his “Laurel Hill” birthplace, which is located in the Patrick County community of Ararat. The Thomas D. Perry/Jeb Stuart Collec- Research tion is the gift of Thomas D. Perry, a 1984 graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s report available in history, and founder of the J.E.B. Stuart Birthplace Preservation Trust, based in Ararat. Perry’s initial contribution contains a on line photo album, scrapbooks, papers, and elec- NSF comparison data won’t tronic images relating to Stuart’s Laurel Hill be released until March birthplace; notes pertaining to the Stuart ge- nealogy; materials about the history of Patrick By Susan Trulove County, and Perry’s notes and other materials Around this time each year, the Office assembled in the course of tours and speaking of the Vice Provost for Research reports on engagements from 1990 to 2002, among nu- sponsored research and related activity. The merous other items. Perry will add material to report includes the National Science Foun- the collection as he completes continuing dation ranking of universities based on re- search expenditures. This year, the NSF research projects or expands on those previ- data is not expected to be released until ously undertaken. March. William C. Davis, director of programs “While we do have the numbers re- at VCCWS, said “The Thomas Perry Collec- ported to NSF by Virginia Tech, we don’t tion will open important windows on the life of ‘Jeb’ Stuart, and will become a valuable wish to print the Report to the Faculty with- GENERALS Steven Lang as Stonewall Jackson and Robert Duvall as Robert E. Lee are shown from a scene in the out the NSF data on research expenditures at movie Gods and Generals. An estimated 1,300 to 1,400 people attended a special preview screening resourceof the movie for onthose wanting to study the other U.S. colleges and universities; nor do campus last week. Professor James Robertson served as a consultant for the film. Confederacy’s premier cavalryman and his we want to hold up our report for another (T. Turner Pictures/Warner Brothers) family. Its placement in Special Collections month,” said Leonard K. Peters, vice pro- at Virginia Tech, affiliated as they are with (J. McCormick) vost for research. the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, is Therefore, the report will be posted at Tech students provide translation certain to enhance the growing importance of www.research.vt.edu/resmag/ the university and the center as a recognized 2002annualreport/. There are still plans to for Spanish-speaking immigrants knowledge base for Civil War historians, print hard copies when NSF data is available scholars, students, and the interested commu- The Report to the Faculty also includes By Susan B. Felker community-service course is designed for Span- nity at large.” resources and opportunities that are avail- News about the birth of a baby may not be ish majors and minors and other students who “Thomas Perry has managed to com- able. There is an update on “what’s hot” in a standard subject for student-faculty communi- want to have an immersion experience in the bine his deep personal interest and commit- Washington, and what’s new in terms of cations, but the arrival of Marleni del Cid’s new Latino community. Each student is assigned to ment with a sense of duty and obligation to research computing and research compli- daughter, Jennifer Espino, prompted a barrage a family from either Mexico or Honduras for the give something back to the field of Civil War ance. of e-mail messages on the Virginia Tech cam- semester so they have the opportunity to interact history and American education,” Davis said. Sponsored programs has re-organized pus. on a personal level. into pre and post-award services, improved James I. Robertson Jr., executive direc- The birth on November 27 at Roanoke The grassroots program is driven by the forms, and enhanced its web site; while also tor of VCCWS, said “General ‘Jeb’ Stuart Community Hospital of Jennifer Espino was no needs of the Latino community. In Marleni’s adding support to review research docu- was one of the Confederacy’s most capable ordinary event. The baby brought together an case, she was pregnant at the start of the semes- and dedicated leaders. Tom Perry’s fine gift ments and address new requirements on ter and developed gestational diabetes during issues ranging from export of data, services, immigrant family, students studying Spanish at to the university and the center will contrib- the course of her pregnancy. Virginia Tech and technology to restrictions on publica- Virginia Tech, and the university’s Service- ute to our understanding of Stuart’s personal student Claiborne Marshall spent countless hours tion. New partnerships, ranging from medi- Learning Center, where students may earn credit life, and will help to cast new light on influ- with her, interpreting at medical appointments, cal institutions to NASA, are outlined and for community-service work. ences—both personal and professional—that Virginia Tech affiliates—VTIP, the Corpo- The program under which del Cid received tracking down needles for blood checks, and inspired and guided his career.” rate Research Center, and WPI—report on the personal attention of a student translator even driving mother and baby home from the Perry said there were several reasons for growth and new directions. from Virginia Tech is called “Crossing the Bor- hospital. selecting Virginia Tech as the repository for The on-line report also lists faculty der through Service-Learning,” the brainchild “Crossing the Border” had its roots in Tilley- his material. “Obviously, Tech being my alma achievements and awards. of Spanish instructor Gresilda Tilley-Lubbs. This (See STUDENTS on 4) (See SPECIAL on 4) 2 SPECTRUM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2003 ACTIVITIES EVENTS Black History Month Event, 3 p.m., Lyric Theatre: “Hard Thursday, 20 Friday, 14 Time Blues.” Staff Senate, noon, 1810 Litton Reaves. Pay Date for Faculty and Staff Members. Chamber Music, 3 p.m., Squires Recital Salon. ULD Computer Skill Course, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ULD Computer Skill Course, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Women’s Basketball, noon: At Boston College. 3080 Torgersen. 3080 Torgersen. Black History Month Event, 7 p.m., 100 Johnson: Black History Month Event, noon, Squires Black Cul- Monday, 17 Forum. tural Center: Book Chat. ULD Computer Skill Course, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Black History Month Event, 7 p.m., Squires Black The New Virginians Vocal Jazz Benefit Dinner, 7 to 10 3080 Torgersen. Cultural Center: Forum. p.m., Owens Banquet Hall. University Council Meets, 3 to 5 p.m., 1045 Pamplin. Black History Month Event, 8 p.m., Lyric Theatre: Horticulture Garden Class, 7 to 9 p.m., Greenhouse Friday 21 “Hard Time Blues.” complex classroom: Stephanie Huckestein.
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