WINTER 2003 VOL. 26 NO. 1 COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Dean Kumble R. Subbaswamy
Executive Associate Dean David Zaret
Associate Dean for Research and Infrastructure Ted Widlanski
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Linda Smith
Associate Dean for Program Development and Graduate Education Michael McGerr
Executive Director of Development/Alumni Programming Tom Herbert
Managing Editor Anne Kibbler
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD
President Martha A. Tardy, BA’56
Vice President Kathryn Ann Krueger, M.D., BA’80
Secretary/Treasurer Dan M. Cougill, BA’75, MBA’77
Executive Council Representative THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES OFFERS THESE AREAS OF STUDY: James M. Rogers, BS’56
African Studies History & Philosophy of Science BOARD MEMBERS African-American and African Diaspora Studies India Studies Animal Behavior Individualized Major Program Ann M. Anderson, BA’87 Anthropology Information Technology John E. Burks Jr., PhD’79 Apparel Merchandising Interior Design Douglas G. Dayhoff, BA’92 Astronomy & Astrophysics International Studies Lisa A. Marchal, BA'96 Audiology & Hearing Science Italian John D. Papageorge, BA’89 Biochemistry Jewish Studies Dan Peterson, BS’84 Biology Latin American & Caribbean Studies Sheila M. Schroeder, BA’83 Central Eurasian Studies Liberal Arts & Management Chemistry Linguistics Janet S. Smith, BA’67 Classical Civilization Mathematics Alan Spears, BA’79, MPA’81, JD’90 Classical Studies Medieval Studies Frank Violi, BA’80 Cognitive Science Microbiology William V. West, BA’96 Communication & Culture Music Comparative Literature Near Eastern Languages & Cultures INDIANA UNIVERSITY Computer Science Neural Science ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Criminal Justice Philosophy Dutch Studies Physics President/CEO East Asian Languages & Cultures Political Science Ken Beckley East Asian Studies Portuguese Economics Psychology Assistant Alumni Director, English Religious Studies Bloomington Campus Environmental Studies Russian & East European Studies Nicki Bland Film Studies Slavic Languages & Literatures Editor for Constituent Periodicals Fine Arts Sociology Folklore Spanish Julie Dales French Speech & Hearing Sciences Gender Studies Telecommunications To contact the College of Arts & Sciences Geography Theatre & Drama Alumni Board write them at: Geological Sciences Urban Studies [email protected] Germanic Studies West European Studies History THE COLLEGE WINTER 2003 C ONTENTS VOL. 26 NO. 1
FEATURES Love of IU Lives on 5 in Scholarships by Emily Williams
Liberal Arts: Dead or Alive? 6 PAGE 5 Scholarship by Kumble R. Subbaswamy
The Story Behind the Scenes 8 by Geoffrey Pollock
Ahoy! IU Faculty and Students 10 Spend Semester at Sea By Lee Ann Sandweiss
Fine Arts — New Fields of Vision 12 by Laura Lane PAGE 8 The Story Behind the Scenes Stellar Professor Recalls Years at IU 16 by Anne Mendelson Steigerwald
DEPARTMENTS From the Dean 2 Dean’s Advisory Board 3
From Your Alumni Board 4
PAGE 15 SoFA Gallery Then and Now 6
Around the College 17
Other Developments 19
Cover: Photographs by Jeremy Hogan except for bottom left, courtesy of Margaret Dolinsky. Top left: Sculptor Stuart Hyatt; center, sculptor and School of Fine Arts Director Georgia Strange; printmaker Marc McCay; bottom right, painter Forrest Solis; bottom left, digital arts professor Margaret Dolinsky.
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The College is published twice a year, in winter and summer, by the Indiana University Alumni Association in cooperation with PAGE 16 Stellar Professor the College of Arts and Sciences and its alumni association to encourage alumni interest in and support for Indiana University. The College is paid for in part by dues-paying members of the IUAA. For information about membership or activities, please call (800) 824-3044 or e-mail [email protected]. Information can also be found on the College Web site at www.indiana.edu/~college/. Hands, heart, intellect combine in studio arts
“Fine Art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together.” — John Ruskin
f I had to designate an aesthetic cen- leadership in I ter-of-gravity for the IUB campus, I information would pick the Showalter Fountain. technology New staff member Along the periphery of this architectural infrastruc- Cherí O’Neill is the newest member treasure can be found the Lilly Library ture, it is no of the College’s Office of Develop- of rare manuscripts, the grand IU Audi- wonder our ment major gifts staff, becoming one torium, the I.M. Pei-designed IU Art studio arts of the team with Dave Ellies and Jeff Museum, and the imposing building that faculty are Stuckey. O’Neill started with the houses our outstanding Henry Radford leaders in College as of Aug. 1, 2002; however, Hope School of Fine Arts. exploring her career with Indiana University the frontier The nexus of the arts (the emotional side began in 1990. O’Neill served the of digital of the human) and the sciences (the university as an associate director in art. For rational side) in the College might at the Office of Admissions for five instance, first sight seem odd. On the contrary, years, before taking a position as Professor the very premise of a liberal education is Dean Kumble R. Subbaswamy the associate director of the under- Margaret an exposure to all aspects of the human graduate program at the Kelley School Dolinsky uses the CAVE (Computer endeavor. In a world whose hallmark is of Business. Automated Virtual Environment) to specialization, a liberal education is what With both permit the viewer to travel through her provides the basis for common discourse of these virtual creation and experience it from and the formation of community. Sci- positions different perspectives. The new media ence involves truths that transcend lan- much of are creating new opportunities for artistic guage differences, and so does art. In the O’Neill’s expression even for those trained in words of J. Robert Oppenheimer, “Both work was traditional media like photography the man of science and the man of art targeted at and painting. live always at the edge of mystery, sur- bringing in rounded by it; both always, as the mea- Of course, like all our academic units, the best sure of their creation, have had to do teaching is at the center of the studio art and brightest with the harmonization of what is new department. Can art be taught? Even students pos- and what is familiar, with the balance Picasso had an art teacher! There is a sible to the university between novelty and synthesis, with the body of knowledge that can be taught to Cherí O’Neill struggle to make partial order in total even the most talented artists. Techniques, through chaos.” materials, composition, and design can be recruiting and retention programs. defined and passed on to students. The The various disciplines in studio arts — After helping to successfully launch very talented few incorporate that knowl- from painting to metalsmithing and the Kelley School’s Direct Admit Pro- edge into their creative activity; the less jewelry design — are united by their gram and Kelley Scholars Program, talented may incorporate it into their lives long tradition of guiding the hands with she moved into the role of director and become more discriminating amateur the strength of the intellect and the pas- of alumni programs for the business photographers, create more beautiful sion of the heart to create visual systems school. During her four-and-half-year flower gardens and landscapes, or deco- of explorations, intuition, and cognition. tenure, the Kelley alumni association rate their living spaces with intelligence. Their cohesive purpose is to promote enjoyed major growth in its infra- The arts and what they create enrich our and refine the elements of visual expres- structure, outreach programs, and lives in a great many ways. Evidently, sion and literacy. They present a forum funding base. our students understand this well, for for unifying aesthetic, conceptual, for- our enrollments in the arts have never In her role as one of the directors of mal, and technical aspects of experimen- been better. major gifts for the College, O’Neill tation, critical thinking, and problem will continue her work as both a solving. The thematic and conceptual The next time you are on campus, please fund- and friend-raiser for the interests of artists come from all facets be sure to visit our Henry Radford Hope university. She will visit with alumni, of the natural world and the human School of Fine Arts. Until then, you can donors, and friends of the College intellect. keep up with our art scene via our Web from coast to coast and throughout site: www.fa.indiana.edu/~sofa/. A relatively new medium of expression much of the state of Indiana. for artists is the digital medium — where — KUMBLE R. SUBBASWAMY the art exists in virtual space. Given IU’s
2 THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 Meeting of the minds by Emily Williams
aced with difficult issues, everyone resource the dean has in the advisory Fseeks advice. We turn to parents, board members. partners, friends, Dear Abby, even the Marsh explains that the dean has con- occasional infomercial psychic. But who sulted the board on issues such as publi- do you get your advice from when you’re cizing the College to students, course the person directing the largest school at content, and the philosophy of adminis- an internationally renowned university, tration from a business and industry overseeing 45 major programs and more point of view. Recently, however, the than 8,000 students? Zeke Friedlander board members have also focused on Membership Committee Chair For Kumble R. Subbaswamy, dean of the bolstering their own ranks. In charge of IUB College of Arts and Sciences, the identifying potential members is the answer is the remarkable group of experts newly formed membership committee. Current members of the who form the Dean’s Advisory Board. Chairing the membership committee is Dean’s Advisory Board: Meeting twice a year, the Dean’s Advis- the Hon. Ezra H. Friedlander, BA’62, ory Board comprises 19 distinguished JD’65, a judge on the Indiana State Elizabeth Baltz, BA’72 (fine arts) and nationally promi- Court of Appeals and a member nent individuals of the board of directors of the Kathryn Booth, BA’72 (fine arts) brought together by a “It was an Indianapolis Bar Foundation deep commitment to opportunity and the board of directors of the John Cornwell, BA’73 (biological sciences) the College of Arts Indiana University Foundation. and Sciences at IUB. for me to Kay Booth, BA’72, a 10-year They represent diverse J. Bart Culver, BSEd’72 (biology) veteran of the board and the professional, geo- return some global head of equity research graphic, and cultural Richard D. DiMarchi, PhD’79 (biochemistry) for the brokerage firm Bear backgrounds and are of the benefits Stearns in New York City, also able to provide sage I derived from joined the new membership Thomas E. Elyea, BA’67 (mathematics), advice on almost any committee. “We met for the MBA’69 issue facing the dean. my education very first time at the last board The Hon. Ezra H. Friedlander, BA’62 “I use them as a meeting in September,” she at IU.” (history), JD’65 sounding board,” says explains. Though still fledgling, Dean Subbaswamy, “and they are not shy the committee voted to invite three new Jack Gill, PhD’63 (chemistry) in the least bit about asking very tough members to join — all of whom agreed. questions. They have both an advisory Booth was not in the least surprised by Alan Gilman, BA’52 (history), MBA’54 and an advocacy role. In the former role this unanimous acceptance. “I’m biased,” Ruth Johnson they are my connection to the ‘real she admits. “I love serving on that world’ where our graduates will work. In board. It’s the best thing I ever did. It’s Christopher Knowles, BA’66 (journalism) the latter role they support the College fun to interact with people from around Guy O. Kornblum, BA’61 (government) through generous gifts and help make the country with this common thread of connections to others.” the arts and sciences.” Max Marsh, BS’47 (chemistry) The board was formed in 1989 with the On top of all their other significant and Charles O. McCormick III, BA’72 mission of providing counsel to the dean multifaceted service to IU and the Col- (biological sciences), MD’73 to enhance the quality, reputation, and lege, Dean Subbaswamy notes that there financial strength of the College of Arts is one particularly appreciated benefit Irene W. Meister, BA’48 (linguistics), MA’49 and Sciences, and to support its students, that the members of the Dean’s Advisory (Eastern European studies) faculty, and programs. Adjunct Professor Board provide him: “They are some of of Chemistry Max Marsh has been a the most interesting people I have met,” Janice A. Ramsay, BA’64 (comparative member of the board since its inception he affirms, “and our biannual meetings literature) and relishes the chance to aid his alma are the highlight of my year.” John W. Ryan, MA’58, PhD’59 (government) mater. “It was an opportunity for me to Emily Williams was born and raised in return some of the benefits I derived Bloomington, Ind. She graduated from Virgil Scudder, BA’58 (radio and television) from my education at IU,” he says. After Stanford University in 2002 and works a more than 40-year career at Eli Lilly, Jan K. Ver Hagen as a psychology research assistant in Marsh’s scientific experience and Portland, Ore. connections typify the sort of invaluable
THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 3 Farewell — and well done!
Martha Heindel Tardy President ◗ he mission of the College of Arts Bruce E. Gingles, BA’77, biology College of Arts T and Sciences Alumni Board is to Bruce is vice president for sales and prod- & Sciences “foster the lifelong allegiance and sup- uct development for Cook Critical Care Alumni Board port of all students, alumni, and faculty in Bloomington, Ind. Bruce joined the of the Indiana University College of Arts board in 1994, served as vice president and Sciences in their departments and from 1997 to 1999 and as president from the College.” For your College Alumni 1999 to 2001, and returned as a board Board, this means finding ways to inter- member for this past year. ◗ Catherine Sreckovich, BA’73, Slavic est and engage well over 100,000 alum- languages and literatures; MBA’77 ◗ Tyler A. Gill, BA’94, political science ni. This task falls to the three officers Catherine joined the board in 1993. She and 12 members of the board who will- Tyler joined the board in 1997, bringing is vice president at Tucker Alan Inc. and ingly give of their time, energy, and a fresh outlook as a recent graduate. Dur- has been willing to serve on our board creativity to provide programming, ing his terms, Tyler completed his MBA for three consecutive terms. This kind publications, and volunteer opportuni- and formed a company in California. He of long-term commitment has been ties so that you will stay involved with married in September. We wish Tyler and invaluable to us. the arts and sciences at IU. We meet his wife all the best in the future. three times a year and keep in touch Bruce, Tyler, Steve, and Catherine were ◗ Stephen G. Moore, BA’85, regarding various projects in between honored at the College of Arts and chemistry; BS’85, computer science; meetings. The names of your board Sciences Annual Recognition Banquet MD’89 members are listed on the inside cover on Oct. 25. Steve came to the alumni board in 1996. of each issue of The College magazine. As some board terms end, others begin! He is CEO of CarDon & Associates in It will be my pleasure to introduce the During the years we spend together on Bloomington, Ind. As a local alumnus, new members of your College of Arts the board, we form friendships and Steve has provided additional support to and Sciences Alumni Board in the spring bonds that are extraordinary and that the board by hosting events and attending issue of the magazine and to update you continue beyond board service. It is many, many other events we’ve held for on our new initiatives. always hard to say goodbye to members local alumni. Steve welcomed a new who have finished their terms. But we daughter into his life this summer, and Thank you. must now say goodbye to several mem- we know he’ll remain busy. — MARTHA HEINDEL TARDY bers, and I would like to recognize them for their years of volunteer service. If you have any questions for the board, contact us at [email protected].
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THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Our colleagues in the Kelley Summer Pre-College Institute School of Business offer their graduates a free luggage tag made from a business card. We love June 22-July 12, 2003 (no classes July 4) the idea in the College because we’re always looking for ways to update our alumni database, and we also want to promote Programs available, 3 credits each: the fact that many of our graduates are in business. When you travel with our luggage tag, you will show that you are proud ◗ The Mad and the Bad: A Study of Society’s Outcasts of your connection to the College and to IU. We hope our tags ◗ Interactive Storytelling and Computer Game Design grace luggage carousels and overhead bins around the world. ◗ Game Programming in Java So send us your business card (one per graduate please), and ◗ Creative Writing we will laminate it, enclose it in a frame with strap, and send ◗ Leadership and Community it back for your traveling pleasure. And the next time you see ◗ Hollywood in Indiana: Intro to Video Production someone from the Kelley School of Business, thank them for sharing their good idea with us. Students study with professors from the College of Arts and Sciences. Small classes! Each course is capped at 20 students or fewer Mail your business card to: (15 for computer gaming and 12 for intro to video production). Luggage Tags Information and application available at College of Arts and Sciences, Room 208 130 South Woodlawn http://www/indiana.edu/~college/precollege/summer/ Bloomington, IN 47405 or call (800) 563-8284.
4 THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 Love of IU Lives on in Scholarships By Emily Williams
“ had a chance to see the campus and I there was no point going anywhere else.” I fell in love,” says freshman Chelsea The scholarships allow the couple to York of her first visit to IU as a high honor their son while helping promising school sophomore. “I really felt that I students fulfill their potential. “Good belonged here.” trickles out of tragedy,” explains Kathryn Ver Hagen. “Education is a major ingre- But despite her dreams of IU, when the dient in contributing to what the world time came to choose a college York will be like tomorrow, to advances in sci- wavered. Like so many, she felt the finan- ence and medicine, to democracy. This is cial lure of schools in her native Kentucky something that contributes to the fabric offering incentives to keep the best and of our society.” the brightest, like her, close to home. Then came the letter announcing that she The importance of the education she’s had won the 2002 David Ver Hagen being offered is not lost on Chelsea York. Memorial Scholarship. “I called my par- The freshman is soaking up every experi- ents, my grandpar- ence she can, and ents — everybody I loving it. She hopes could think of,” she “Education is a major someday to work for recalls. “If I hadn’t the FBI in criminal gotten the scholar- ingredient in contributing profiling and behav- ship, I probably ioral science, and is wouldn’t have been jumping in head first able to come here.” to what the world will with classes including introduction to psy- York, along with chology, introduction several other stu- be like tomorrow, to to criminal justice, dents, had the thrill and a topics class on of finding years of advances in science and gender and crime. hard work rewarded by the generosity of medicine, to democracy.” Her favorite class, Jan and Kathryn Ver though, is a religious Hagen. Though the studies seminar on exact number of students varies each cults. She feels she has the chance to take year, in 2002–03 the Ver Hagens are it only because, independent of the contributing to the tuition costs of nine scholarship, she was granted entry into students on two different scholarships. the College of Arts and Sciences’ new The number varies because Jan Ver Direct Admit Program. Through this Hagen occasionally finds he can’t choose program, motivated students can join the just one winner for a scholarship. This College as entering freshmen, bypassing year, for example, he awarded not one the standard certification process. This but three scholarships to freshmen enter- allows them to begin developing rela- ing the College of Arts and Sciences. tionships with faculty, receive more Each exemplified the qualities he was focused advising, and bypass certain looking for: well-rounded students and introductory courses. For York, this last good citizens with financial need. “I benefit has significantly opened up her couldn’t pick among them,” he says. schedule, allowing time for classes she “They were all great students.” otherwise couldn’t take. “I’m trying to get a double major, and that will help me Every year, the Ver Hagens award schol- a lot,” she notes. “It freed up a couple of arships to IU in memory of their son hours this semester.” David Ver Hagen, an IU alumnus and high school teacher who died in a car As of September, the only piece missing accident in 1989. The scholarships, they from York’s idyllic first semester is a visit say, combine their son’s belief in the from her benefactors, the Ver Hagens. importance of education with his love This won’t have to wait long, though, of IU. “David loved to teach and was because they are as excited to meet her as a natural at it,” remembers his mother, she is to thank them. As the saying goes, Kathryn. “And he absolutely loved IU. great minds think alike. C Jeremy Hogan It was the first college we looked at, and Chelsea York
THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 5 ‘Why should I take this literature course? I’m going into computer science!’ The dean of the College tells why in this adaptation of a Mini University presentation he made last spring. by Kumble R. Subbaswamy
Yet any attempt to answer this question rized in the teachings of Matthew requires us to recognize that the tension Arnold and Thomas Huxley, who put between liberal and professional education forth radically different answers to the evolves from a debate that is many cen- question of whether content or process turies old. The philosophical tradition, to should form and inform culture. While which those of us in the liberal arts can Arnold maintained that teaching should trace our lineage, claims as its forebears be centered on the classical texts that Plato and Aristotle, who considered the contained the best of human thought, quest for truth of supreme importance. Huxley, a scientist, countered that truth With its emphasis on intellect and ratio- was only approached through skeptical investigation and “Students’ shorter attention spans … scientific method. The Truth. Ah, now there is a slippery thanks to laptops, cellphones, philosophical slope! Which and whose Palm Pilots, and various weapons truth? During the he liberal arts: dead or alive? Far from of ‘mass distraction’ 20th century, the Tflippant, this question has perennially movements of decon- plagued liberal arts educators. Cornell struction and rela- University President Jacob Schurman … challenge our traditional tivism tried to con- struck a distinctly contemporary note vince people that when he wrote in his 1906–07 annual teaching techniques.” truth, as stated in report: “The college is without clear-cut texts, is contingent notions of what a liberal education is and nality, the philosophical tradition generat- and conditional. For example, two histo- how it is to be secured … and the pity of ed ideals that we still hold dear today: an ry texts might differ radically depending it is that this is not a local or special dis- encouragement of critical skepticism as upon whether they are written from a ability, but a paralysis affecting every col- well as of tolerance, egalitarianism, and colonist or colonized perspective. Like- lege of arts in America.” individualism. Its counterpart, the rhetori- wise, the concept of culture must also cal tradition, the origins of which reside in be considered relative, to a large degree. Indeed, each semester scores of academic teachings of Isocrates and Cicero, empha- Are we talking about highbrow or low- counselors and faculty across our nation sized the learning of basic truths and brow culture? Can we argue that the encounter nonplussed students asking a virtues, rather than the creative process classical Western tradition has a privi- variant of the question: “Why should I itself. Presumably, a student could be pre- leged place in our culture, when more take this literature course? I’m going into pared to assume leadership in the commu- Americans can identify Mickey Mouse computer science!” Given the nationwide nity by mastering classical texts containing than the Mona Lisa? As liberal arts edu- trend of the past several decades toward timeless, universally recognized standards. cators, what do we want and need to specialized undergraduate degrees, and the accomplish? Do we establish a canon, fact that business and education majors If we fast-forward to the 19th century, we albeit of shifting sand, or do we teach now account for 40 percent of undergrad- can see that a debate between two similar people to think? uates at U.S. universities, it’s not surpris- philosophical strains preoccupied the elite ing that the question is becoming more universities of the United States and Eng- The fact is, we must do both. Like it common all the time. land. The argument can be best summa- or not, because so much of the post-
6 THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 Renaissance world is based on European becomes an end in itself — vocationalism, prepare students for the 21st century. tradition, students unfamiliar with the if you will — then one is learning for the Rather than wallow in the insecurity that classical Western tradition are at a dis- sake of earning. Yet even a big paycheck Jacob Schurman identified nearly a centu- tinct disadvantage in the quest for suc- will inevitably fail to satisfy, if work is not ry ago, we, and all colleges of liberal arts, cess. The challenge for the liberal arts is a rewarding experience. must be asking, “Where are we going? to seek to cultivate knowledge, reason, And what do our students need from Learning for the sake of learning, on the aptitude, and taste for what endures in a us?” To answer these essential questions, other hand, need not devolve into unfo- society devoted to relentless cultural we must be ever cognizant of the chal- cused intellectual dabbling. To those in change. The Carnegie Corp. recently lenges facing students once they get their the liberal arts who are squeamish about sponsored a meeting of educators to degrees and enter the job market. Fur- making required reading of the “Great examine the validity of a broad-based thermore, to implement effective curricu- Books,” Allan Bloom offers this defense of liberal arts education. The report lar reform, we must recognize the chang- the standards in his now-classic text, The released a short time after the meeting ing learning patterns of today’s students, Closing of the American Mind: “Men may offered a ringing endorsement of the who are more utilitarian and vocation- live more truly and fully in reading Plato combined approach to subject mastery oriented than their predecessors, and and Shakespeare than at any other time, and creative process: “Today’s graduates, whose shorter attention spans … thanks over their lifetimes, to laptops, cell phones, Palm Pilots, and will experience various weapons of “mass distraction” … change at an unprece- “Men may live more truly challenge our traditional teaching tech- dented pace. They niques. Rather than be daunted by the will have not one and fully in reading Plato technological bells and whistles creating career but perhaps the din in our students’ lives, we might many. To cope with use a renewed commitment to the liberal this kind of change, and Shakespeare than at any arts as a means to confront the message they will need self- being sent by new information media. Is confidence and a other time, because then they mediated or virtual reality more signifi- sense of purpose cou- cant than physical reality? Furthermore, pled with adaptability are participating in essential given that technological advance is also and a capacity for relative, might not continuous learning. computers be the A familiarity with the being and are forgetting “filmstrips” of the body of knowledge present day? The lib- and methods of their accidental lives.” eral arts have, at their inquiry and discovery core, the tools not of the arts and sci- only to endure, but to ences, and a capacity to integrate knowl- because thrive through adapta- edge across experience and discipline then they tion and mutation. may have far more lasting value in such are partici- Through a re-articula- a changing world than specialized tech- pating in tion of the liberal arts niques and training, which can quickly essential ideal … acknowledg- become outmoded.”1 being and are ing the importance of forgetting vocation … the Col- Indeed, the “enlightenment vs. vocation” their acciden- lege can rededicate mindset that dominated the 1990s is tal lives. The itself to the idea that a already past, and for practical reasons, fact that solid, balanced educa- even if many students do not yet realize this kind tion in the humani- it. A mere decade ago, the liberal arts of humanity ties, arts, and sciences develops were viewed as the “education of the free exists, or exist- competent, inquisitive, and citizen who has leisure to study,” with ed, and that we can productive adults for all profes- “leisure” presumably the privilege of somehow still touch sions. Given that, can we doubt advanced age or some happy circum- it with the tips of our that a liberal arts education is as stance. Students were encouraged to outstretched fingers, relevant for the 21st century as it plunge headlong into preparation for the makes our imperfect ever was in the past? C professions. Far from a modern perspec- humanity, which we can tive, this attitude began and prevailed no longer bear, tolerable. Based on a talk given at Mini during the Middle Ages, when ambitious The books in their University 2002. Among the sources apprentices devoted themselves to learn- objective beauty are still there, and used are Bruce A. Kimball, “Orators ing to practice law, medicine, theology, we must help protect and cultivate the and Philosophers,” The College Board etc. While such an approach to learning delicate tendrils reaching out toward (1995), and articles in the Chronicle of and finding a vocation is sensible in them through the unfriendly soil of Higher Education. many ways, it also perches students on a students’ souls.” 1 precarious intellectual precipice, one that Carnegie Challenge 2000: Liberal Arts Education for a Global Society (compiled sets them up for disillusionment and job The College of Arts and Sciences at IUB by Carol M. Baker) (Carnegie Corp. burnout. When finding a vocation is presented with a unique opportunity to of New York, N.Y., 2000).
THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 7 The Story Behind the Scenes by Geoffrey Pollock
ew buildings are old news. Dedica- Ntion ceremonies are like weddings in a big family, absorbing all the awe and notoriety for a brief span of time before life returns to the “new normal.” Yet large families can be deceptively complex. Jeremy Hogan The best story may not be what is most Theatre and drama department interim chair Ronald Wainscott, right, and theatre director Dale apparent, but may be hidden in plain McFadden sit in the seats of the Ruth N. Halls Theatre in the new theatre and drama building. sight. atre, so everyone understands the impor- He says, “We are charged to present only Looking at my late great-uncle, one tance of pulling together.” quality productions for the campus and would have seen a quiet man in his late local communities that offer students 90s. To have known him was to grasp Along with the new building come new creative opportunities that also utilize the that aside from surviving a mustard gas ways of doing things. The department is expertise of our faculty to educate these attack in 1917 and a plane crash in 1955, experimenting with shared leadership young people in the theater arts.” That is he supported himself by regularly win- responsibilities, a model used by other a tall order to fill, but the Department of ning trifectas at Santa Anita. And so it is programs around the country. Wainscott Theatre and Drama has no shortage of with the theatre and drama department oversees personnel and budget issues, and people who can wrestle with dilemmas. — the real story is not in its new build- Dale McFadden serves as director of the- ing, but in the everyday workings of an ater at IU and for the Brown County As director of audience development John impressive and prestigious program. Playhouse. Wainscott and McFadden get Kinzer says, “Only 2 percent of the along well, making the decision-making American public routinely attends theater A common misconception about theatre process efficient. Arts and Sciences Dean productions. Our challenge is getting peo- and drama’s new digs is that the project Kumble R. Subbaswamy as well as the ple to embrace theater as part of their has been completed. True, the building it department’s other faculty members sup- lifestyle, not just as an event to go to once shares with the Neal-Marshall Black Cul- port the new partnership. As Wainscott or twice a year. Building a community of ture Center has been finished, but the offers, “We’ve had many meetings about theater-goers starts with the students, but new building was only the first of two other programs that use a similar model built upon that is the stabilizing aspect of construction phases. Phase II, the upcom- to help evaluate our progress. I hope it is people who are less transient.” ing renovation of the department’s old accepted, because it’s more humane than facilities, will require two-and-a-half years The new building and the planned reno- having one person trying to shoulder all to complete. In between now and then vations are exciting and perhaps even tax- the responsibilities and obligations of will be a significant squeeze on office ing, but the folks in theatre and drama classes, administration, and two theaters.” space, the rigors of asbestos abatement, never forget their priorities. As McFadden and a whole lot of dust in the air. When Any potential improvement in the depart- puts it, “More than just teaching people it’s all done sometime in 2005, IU will ment has to be weighed against what how to act or direct, we are training pro- have a physical structure for theater arts might be lost. It is a case of cautious fessionals and educating them in high commensurate with its educational and progress. Wainscott adds, “We were standards. We have to give students the scholarly standing in the field. nationally competitive even with deterio- skills to function in the professional the- rating facilities because of effective ater while also giving them confidence Enduring all of this while dealing with recruiting. Ours is a long legacy of pro- and self-awareness.” the day-to-day operations of a university ducing leading scholars and producing department is no small task, but the facul- Partnership is the key. If you would like artists, and we don’t want to endanger ty and staff choose to focus on the end to see what the partnership of theatre that by growing beyond our capabilities.” goal rather than the inconveniences along and drama is offering on stage, log the way. As interim chair Ron Wainscott McFadden underscores the complexity of on to www.indiana.edu/~thtr/ for says, “Theater by definition is a collabo- a department that has more than one a schedule. C rative act. IU has been a leader in theater mission. Any addition or significant education for decades, dating back to change must be a balanced decision, tak- Geoffrey Pollock is a writer in the IU when the department was speech and the- ing into consideration many variables. Foundation’s publications department.
8 THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 Theatre and Drama by Elizabeth England
Rich history of ‘histrionics’ sets stage for new theater and drama era.
“ ince the first Student Play was Sgiven in 1896, on Foundation Day, there has been a steady
growth of the histrionic art at Archives Indiana University.” Thus began a page in the 1901
Courtesy IU edition of the Arbutus comparing Character actor Claude Akins, the past and present of “histrion- with costar Nancy Seward, starred ics” at the university. At the time, at IU in Wuthering Heights. student plays, which often includ- ed townspeople in the cast, were presented in the Men’s Gymnasi- Courtesy IU Archives um. It would have been unimagin- Student sews able at the time to believe that an costume on treadle auditorium would eventually be sewing machine, built for both visiting artists and March 6, 1942. Backstage during student productions. performance of The IU Auditorium opened in The Barretts of 1941. Its educational theater facili- Wimpole St., ties, at the rear of the building, April 15, 1948 were the finest in the country. By the time the present-day Depart- ment of Theatre and Drama was Courtesy IU Archives created in 1971, however, the structure of the building was in poor repair — broken steam pipes, inadequate ventilation, and a lack of space for the preparation of the large number of student perfor- mances. Additionally, the depart- ment began to have difficulty Ruth N. Halls Theatre recruiting students in the technical fields of lighting and set design, due to the outdated facilities and equipment. Sixty-one years after the opening of the auditorium, these problems have been solved by the new Theatre and Drama Center. This structure is now home to the Department of Theatre and Drama
and provides up-to-date technolo- Peters Courtesy Wes gy, large laboratories and work- New Scene Shop shops, and spacious studios, as well as two new performance spaces. The 1901 Arbutus predict- ed the future would bring growth to the study and practice of drama. Peters Wes Courtesy The photos show just how right they were. C
THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 9 Ahoy! IU FACULTY AND STUDENTS
A 23,000-ton floating university offers real-life learning and lifelong friendships.
By Lee Ann Sandweiss
an you imagine reading The Tempest bly would never have visited on my toward,” Osgood says. Once the ship aboard a ship on the roiling open own.” One of Shefsky’s IU shipmates, arrived in port, students had the unique Csea? Or docking in Havana and attend- Professor David Haberman, who teaches opportunity of participating in pre- ing a lecture by Fidel Castro? What about religious studies, actually participated in arranged field work that complemented standing in Tiananmen Square in Beijing the program as a student back in 1973. the course work on the ship. According or walking through the gates into the “Being a professor on the program 29 to an administrator for Semester at Sea, Forbidden City? Then, of course, there’s years later gave me a new perspective “This field experience is the essence of the dancing the samba in the crowded streets on today’s complicated global situation,” success of the program. When integrated of Salvador, Brazil, during Carnival … he offers. These are just a few of the amazing expe- Academically, the requirements for both riences shared by several IU students and students and faculty are as rigorous as two faculty members who participated in they would be at an accredited university the Semester at Sea program during the on land. Students take a minimum course spring 2002 semester. load of 12 credit hours for the 100-day fall or spring semester. In addition to one Semester at Sea is an international pro- required course — Geography 1000: gram, sponsored academically by the Global Perspectives — the students have University of Pittsburgh. Since 1963, approximately 70 courses to choose from more than 35,000 students have traveled in both the lower and upper divisions. the world on this floating university. The The diversity of courses makes it possible campus is a 23,000-ton ship, the S.S. for students from any major to consider Universe Explorer, which is equipped with the program. For the faculty, the selection everything found at a university on terra process is extremely competitive and the firma … classrooms, a library, a computer wait long — three to five years. The pro- lab, a student union, athletic facilities, gram selects only faculty members who A street vendor sells his wares and a medical clinic. With more than are distinguished in their disciplines, with outside the War Remnants Museum 1,000 people on board last spring, outstanding teaching records and a high in Ho Chi Minh City. including 620 students from more than degree of flexibility. 200 universities, 28 faculty, 40 staff, and 23 dependent children, the ship resem- IU telecommunications professor Ron bled a small navigable city. However, Osgood, another veteran of last spring’s those from IU who took part are quick to Semester at Sea, explains that the faculty point out that the ship is far from being a teach three courses, and that classes are in luxury liner. The cabins are spartan and session nearly every day during the voy- shared, just like most dorm rooms. age. Osgood particularly recalls his expe- rience with Global Perspectives, a 75- IU senior and psychology major Jenny minute-long class held each morning at Shefsky, who heard about the program sea. “This class was designed to provide through a friend of her brother and on cultural, environmental, and geographic MTV’s “Road Rules,” says, “I thought information about the world in general, the program was ideal, because it gave or about a specific port we were headed me the opportunity to go places I proba-
10 THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 with the class work, the opportunities for table experiences for all who took part. field work in the international arena result Both of the IU faculty members who in a semester of international learning that participated last semester found the is not possible on the home campus.” group’s visit to Vietnam the most emo- In fact, Osgood and other faculty found tionally stirring segment of the trip. Ron these stimulating field experiences and side Osgood, who served in the Navy during trips hard acts to follow when the students the Vietnam War, says, “Vietnam was the returned to the ship. “The hardest time port that held the most intrigue for me, to teach was the day after leaving a port,” since it had been 30 years since I was Osgood remarks. “Can you imagine there. Frankly, it was a very emotional All photos courtesy of Ron Osgood leaving Africa and getting up the next experience. I led a field trip to the War Professor Ron Osgood, his wife, Lill, and son day to study economics or media design?” Remnants Museum, where there were Matt stand in front of the Great Wall special exhibits that dealt with Agent For David Haberman, participation in the of China. Matt was a student on board and Orange and other chemical warfare. I had program has brought with it increased Lill was the coordinator of the dependent a tough time during the visit and had to knowledge that will make him a better children’s school. leave. I did go back another day, however, teacher. “It gave me and managed to go through the entire an opportunity to museum.” David Haberman recalls, “I learn and teach was involved in the antiwar movement as about traditions I a college student in the early 1970s. Visit- had not previously ing the war museum in Saigon rekindled studied, such as memories of the horrors and senselessness Santeria of Cuba of the war. I was most impressed, howev- and Candomble er, with the forgiving and compassionate of Brazil. My visit spirit of the Vietnamese people I met to the temples in toward me as an American.” Vietnam, China, and Japan also Anders Lund, currently an IU senior expanded my majoring in telecommunications, concurs understanding that, in spite of the many cultural differ- of East Asian reli- ences and the occasional tensions he expe- gious traditions,” rienced as an American abroad, the pro- he says. gram offered much that he could not have learned in a traditional setting. “While Last spring’s voy- each country I visited was very different,” age began in Miami Lund reflects, “I still found many things in January and that every place in the world has in com- At an elementary school in Mauritius, the ended in Seattle in May. Along the way, mon. I think that everyone on that ship teacher is teaching math in French. Students the students and faculty visited more than learned that the United States is not the also learn English. a dozen ports and countries around the only country in the world that is impor- globe, including Cuba (where Castro really tant and worthy of investment of capital did speak with them for four hours!), and human energy. The world is shrinking Brazil, South Africa, India, Singapore, with every new birth, and it is up to the Vietnam, Hong Kong, China, and Japan. people who are in a position to do some- While in port (a total of 45 of the 100 thing to do it for the good of all. We all days of the semester), the students and have to fit on this planet together.” faculty had the opportunity to take side trips to points of interest, such as the Taj Although each IU participant in the Mahal. However, each semester’s itinerary Semester at Sea program cites a unique is subject to change, depending in part on high point or most memorable experience, changing political climates around the they all agree on the most difficult aspect world. As the Semester at Sea office in of the trip: saying goodbye to their ship- Pittsburgh notes in its promotional materi- mates when the ship docked in Seattle. als, “Occasionally, a region or country on “I made some amazing friends on that the standard itinerary becomes an area of trip,” Jenny Shefsky states wistfully, safety concern and may warrant a shift in “and they are the only ones who can itinerary mid-voyage.” Indeed, this was truly understand the experiences we the case during the spring 2002 semester, went through, because Semester at Sea when a visit to Kenya was replaced with a is such a unique program.” C Fidel Castro invited the group to a detour to the island of Mauritius, and stu- special meeting where he answered dents found themselves headed for Singa- Lee Ann Sandweiss is a writer in the questions for four hours. pore, instead of Malaysia. Still, even the IU Publications Office. last-minute changes in itinerary and unex- pected destinations presented unforget-
THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 11 ine by Laura Lane rts NEW FIELDS OF VISION
School of
Fine Arts
director
Georgia Strange
studied medicine
before following
her calling as
a sculptor. Jeremy Hogan
tapered paint brush, a glob of creativity forth. “I don’t see a big differ- there’s no indication the surge in digital A smooth clay, a hand-held com- ence between using the computer or a art will lessen interest in traditional art puter mouse, an 8-foot-square vir- paintbrush, just as I don’t see a big dif- forms. Instead, they thrive side by side. tual environment — all bring forth ference between doing arts or sciences. Andrew Nelson, who graduated in the art in just a few of its many forms. A lab beaker or a paintbrush and canvas fall with a bachelor of arts degree in — it’s the process of discovering some Within Indiana University’s Henry Rad- fine arts and digital media, agrees. His level of truth and understanding in the ford Hope School of Fine Arts, estab- artistic bent is toward creating 3-D world and your place in it.” lished in 1894, the traditional and the computer graphics for use in immersive cutting-edge-new in creativity are being Today’s artists dabble not only in paint environments such as a CAVE. (To view explored by students bent on expressing and clay but in computer automated vir- images from his spring 2002 CAVE themselves and their world views through tual environments, or CAVEs. Dolinsky project, go to http://dolinsky.fa. indi- their artwork. speaks excitedly about a recent exhibition ana.edu/caveart/spr02/anIndex.html.) that through a high-speed Internet 2 Whether a piece is computer generated on “My virtual reality art, and 3-D comput- connection linked CAVEs in Blooming- a screen or hand drawn in pastels on er graphics in general, rely on many ton, Chicago, Buffalo, N.Y., Urbana- paper, it is what it is: an artistic expres- traditional arts in order to be success- Champaign, Ill., and Amsterdam. sion, a term that’s taken on new meaning ful,” he explains. “For example, to make and substance in the age of technology. “We had a server going that updated a 3-D object, you need to think about design and proportion. Typical things “I see the computer as a tool, just as the the graphics and audio in all five places you would consider while creating an paintbrush is a tool; a person brings their at once,” she says. “We could see each actual sculpture come into play when own sense of creativity, their own disci- other. Students were navigating and making a virtual object. After the object pline and structure to the medium, no showing people around. It’s like a the- is sculpted, the texture is then applied. matter what it is,” says Margaret Dolin- ater. And until you upload artwork or Drawing, painting, and color theory sky, an IU professor who teaches comput- an exhibition, it’s a blank screen.” are all very applicable.” er and virtual art classes. “Art is all about Dolinsky says increased student interest process and bringing some insight into in digital arts is no surprise since stu- He says digital art is more prevalent in the product you are trying to create.” dents today are so ingrained with com- the commercial market and less visible It’s a mind-body connection that pushes puter technology. She and others say in traditional showcase venues — art
12 THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 MFA printmaking student Marc
McCay demonstrates the details
of his craft. At left, MFA sculpture
student Stuart Hyatt calls this
work “The 8 Step Revival.” All photos by Jeremy Hogan, except for lower left, courtesy Margaret Dolinsky
Fine arts professor Margaret Dolinsky demonstrates “Blue Window Pane
II,” a digital artwork created for the
Computer Automated Virtual Environ- ment, or CAVE. Forrest Solis, right, an MFA student in painting, poses in her studio.
THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 13 galleries and museums. “I don’t think In some ways, it’s not that different from fall. Shirts hung by women who were digital media are here to steal the thun- walking all around a sculpture to take in victims of domestic violence. Just shirts, der from traditional art forms, but they its shape, craftsmanship, and message with words on them, blowing in the may eventually change the way tradition- from every side. midday breeze. al artists use their medium, just as pho- The School of Fine Arts gallery, called the “It was powerful, thought provoking, tography led a shift in painting and SoFA Gallery, is home to a myriad selec- like a sculpture installation, I thought. sculpture,” Nelson says. tion of art in all its forms. Recent After a while, I couldn’t look at it any The head of IU’s School of Fine Arts exhibits include contemporary Italian more. Its power, I consider that art, says traditional arts will continue to be prints, 22 photographs of machinery whether they were trying to create art the mainstay of the creative world. used to carry out the death penalty in or not.” “There are too many people like me, not America, visual art with manuscripts of That’s the kind of display that can be just my age, who love working with Sylvia Plath, and a bicyclist riding around widely conveyed with video or in a their hands and making objects,” says a circle in an enclosed space. CAVE space. The range of expression is Georgia Strange, director of the school one of the things digital artist Nelson since July. values about the new computer-based art Strange fought her inner desire to be an world. “There are no physical drawbacks artist. She studied medicine at Purdue “The beauty expressed — you can’t screw up your canvas or University two years before taking an scratch your film. You can undo mistakes, unexpected turn — she transferred to in different styles of art or have many different versions of the IU as a junior and changed her major same piece. The limitations are within to art. Upon graduation she joined the over time is a kind of the confines of the technology. As that Peace Corps, teaching math and science technology evolves and is refined, those in Liberia. limitations change. And the pace of that materialization of imagi- progress in the digital age is astonishing.” “I thought science was more important, that I should do medical research and Strange has big plans for the School of make a difference in the world,” she says. nation and dreams that Fine Arts and envisions traditional and “I really didn’t understand the impor- digital art coexisting on parallel paths. tance of art. I understood that I liked it, is amazing.” “We are working to have a section just but didn’t see how it was vital in the on digital arts, based on the fact that greater scheme of life.” photography and printmaking and graphic design are so digitally based at Now, she’s leading a fine arts school of Often, technology and tradition coincide this point,” she says. “But you still have 450 students and 42 faculty members in one creation. For instance, potters can people who want to make pots, who that ranks among the top 10 in the employ a computer-based 3-D modeling want to develop their own film. There is nation. All the while, she struggles to program that presents images of contours a lot of interest in the traditional arts find time to sneak away to the campus and rotations and how the finished prod- across the board, and we have more ceramics studio she’s occupied since uct will look. “Then they sit down with demand for our classes than we are able accepting an IU teaching job back in the hunk of clay and a potter’s wheel,” to meet. Undergraduate enrollment has 1985. Strange says. really gone up in the past 10 years.” A priority is working to integrate more The same potter could create an installa- She advises students to utilize whatever digital arts opportunities into the cur- tion piece by displaying sketchpads fea- materials they feel best allow them to riculum to meet student needs. “Our turing thumbnail sketches of the intend- reflect their talents and views of the first course that started dealing with 3-D ed shapes for pots, for instance. Audio, world. “Pay attention to that extension media was a decade ago. We started with video, and photographs projected onto of your hand, whatever it may be, that a video class, then had a few experimen- walls could enhance the exhibit. brings forth the creative energy that is tal classes in the summer, then interest art,” she says. Because artistic expression, grew and we made a commitment to “I think the new digital arts reflect our whatever form it takes, matters. hire someone who was a digital artist,” culture, and I think the manifestation of Strange says. “The first person we hired the imagination creates imaginary Strange says she spent years convincing came out of a program where they did worlds,” she says, not unlike the one she herself that her love for working with not delineate between areas, kinds of art, conjures up when she studies a landscape clay was not a waste of her energy and like we often do.” painting on her office wall. “I wonder passion. “I had to come to an under- where it is, I notice the stillness of the standing of what art does for our cul- Students began experimenting with water, the way the clouds move, the ture,” she says. “It records it, mirrors it, installations, creating art that fit within a serenity of it, and I can be there. I think and expresses what is really noble. The space in a gallery. “You make the particu- that in a way, art can make you go into beauty expressed in different styles of art lar space a part of the art,” she explains. your mind and have this experience that over time is a kind of materialization of “When you look at a painting, the wall is is almost outside your body. It takes you, imagination and dreams that is amazing. neutral and you are not looking at it as increases your range and your field of Throughout our culture, I realized how part of the display. With site-specific vision.” special, and important, of a thing that installation work you want viewers to be is to do. aware of their bodies and the act of She is reminded of a display of T-shirts viewing what is around them.” hanging on a line in Dunn Meadow last “It creates a language that transcends.” C
14 THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 SoFA Gallery: No couches in sight
by Laura Lane
“A Passion for Angkor,” by Margherita Benetti, included in “L’Arte della Stampa,” an exhibit of “Self-portrait,” by Sylvia Plath, from Italian printmaking, “Eye Rhymes: Visual Art and Manuscripts fall 2002 “Contortion,” by Patty Chang, part of the upcoming “Feminine of Sylvia Plath,” fall 2002 Persuasion” exhibition, Feb. 14 to March 14
or 15 years, since the early days of Indiana Universi- The gallery is a campus jewel, F ty’s School of Fine Arts gallery, director Betsy Stirratt albeit a hidden one. has dreamed of finding a benefactor after whom to name the space. The name “SoFA gallery” too often conjures “We have had the most frustrating identity crisis,” Stirratt up images of, well, a couch display. says. “The process of getting the gallery on its feet has taken years, and I feel like now we are pretty well established. But “I always try to call it just ‘the fine arts gallery,’ trying to we will have some major identity problems. Museums mean get away from that sofa thing,” Stirratt, a painter, says. doors, and people still do not see us as a distinct place, a “We’re a gallery waiting for a benefactor to name our- place that’s different from the art museum.” selves after. But until that happens, I’m sticking with ‘fine arts gallery.’” The IU Museum of Art did fill the SoFA space before moving next door to its own building. “For about a year, The gallery shows mostly contemporary art from the past no one seemed to know what to do with the space here,” 30 years or so, as well as student creations. Located on Stirratt recalls. “It was initially a sort of school gallery for the second level of the Henry Radford Hope School of student and faculty work intermittently displayed.” Fine Arts building, the gallery is three rooms, separated by marble archways, containing 5,272 feet of exhibit In 1987, Stirratt became the first part-time director, a job space. she still holds today. “We really started with nothing, no resources whatsoever,” she says. “The space is great, with Early in November, visitors could engross themselves in so many possibilities, but there was a tiny budget and no a two-room exhibit of the Visual Art and Manuscripts of support system and no help. And a huge space for one Sylvia Plath, featuring everything from her baby book to part-time person to manage.” her early drawings of mermaids and moon maidens. In the third room was Lucinda Devlin’s “Omega Suites,” a Today, she is proud of what the gallery has become. And collection of photographs from death chambers in prisons she continues the search for a benefactor for a special space. around the country. Her exhibit was replaced later in The SoFA gallery is open from noon until 4 p.m. Tuesdays November with “L’arte della Stampa,” a display from through Fridays and from 1 until 4 p.m. Saturdays. C Italian printmakers.
THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 15 Stellar professor recalls years at IU by Anne Mendelson Steigerwald
“ big family” is how Frank Edmond- sion were broadcast to regional campus- A son describes the atmosphere of es,” says current department chair Indiana University Bloomington’s small Richard Durisen. For one lecture after but intellectually powerful Department of the Viking spacecraft landed on Mars,
Astronomy. Frank Edmondson has been a “Frank appeared on TV holding a shovel Miller Tyagon vital part of that family for nearly 70 of and standing on Mars.” (He was blue- The Department of Astronomy in October its 105 years. At age 90, the colorful pro- screened in front of a Viking photo.) celebrated the 90th birthday of Professor fessor emeritus was honored with a recep- Behind the scenes, he was a talented Emeritus Frank Edmondson, left, and the tion and dinner during the department’s administrator who negotiated the valu- reopening of the renovated Kirkwood October Astrofest. able gift of the Goethe Link Observatory. Observatory. Edmondson helped endow the Edmondson arrived to study at IU in Edmondson recalls, “I pointed out to Daniel Kirkwood Chair in Astronomy, 1929 and returned to teach astronomy President Wells that the observatory gave held by Caty Pilachowski, right. in 1937, after gaining a Harvard PhD IU the facilities that made it possible to and a bride. Later, as department chair offer a PhD. As soon as I presented the In 1985, Frank and Margaret started a for 34 years, his vision helped shape idea to Wells, he was enthusiastic.” fund to honor Daniel Kirkwood by mak- IU’s astronomy program, advancing its ing a $1,000 contribution to the IU Later, as universities joined forces to fund growth and its national visibility. Even Foundation, adding to the account over new observatories, Edmondson made after his official retirement, Edmondson the years. After Margaret’s death, Frank sure that IU was part of the Association continued expanding the faculty by help- set up a charitable gift annuity to donate of Universities for Research in Astrono- ing to endow his dream, the Daniel the additional funds to endow a profes- my. As an AURA officer, Edmondson Kirkwood Chair in Astronomy. sorship. helped decide the locations of the Kitt The donation was made possible with the Peak National Observatory near Tucson, “The gift to IU was a big hunk of my moral and financial support of Edmond- Ariz., and the Cerro Tololo Observatory trust, but I could do it because of the son’s late wife, Margaret. The daughter in Chile, sometimes traveling to remote charitable annuity.” Edmondson said. “It of premier American astronomer Henry locations by horseback. was a win-win situation.” An anonymous Norris Russell, Margaret studied genetics, donor honored Edmondson by contribut- After retiring in 1983, Edmondson but maintained a lifelong interest in ing an additional $500,000 to turn the became a devoted astronomy historian. astronomy. She and Edmondson became professorship into an endowed chair. His book, AURA and its U.S. National engaged three weeks after meeting. Frank was delighted, and “wished Mar- Observatories, published when he was 85, “We were meant for each other,” says garet was here to help share the joy.” required 10 years of research, more than Edmondson, laughing. Margaret was 80 interviews, and five years of writing. The Daniel Kirkwood Chair has “made by Frank’s side for 65 years. Today, “I wouldn’t have had the courage to start an enormous difference to the Depart- Edmondson’s family includes son Frank if I had known how long it would take!” ment of Astronomy. This has allowed us Jr., daughter Margaret Jean Olson, he says. to hire a very distinguished astronomer five grandchildren, and six great-grand- — Caty Pilachowski,” says Durisen. “We children. Edmondson is also an authority on Indi- have a fabulous ground-based facility, the ana University’s past. Despite numerous That family feeling was something Frank observatory near Tucson, Ariz., that we professional offices and awards, Edmond- and Margaret fostered while he was share, and if we can get funding, we plan son confesses that his greatest personal teaching. On Friday nights in the 1940s to build an instrument that will revolu- satisfaction came when he “rescued and 1950s, astronomy students often tionize imaging in astronomy — in lay- Daniel Kirkwood from the dustbin of gathered at the Edmondson home to man’s terms, like the ultimate shake-free history.” Kirkwood, IU’s first astronomer, enjoy dessert and listen to classical music camera.” Future IU astronomers will “was the most important member of IU’s on 78-rpm records. These evenings were benefit from these exciting developments, 19th-century faculty,” declares Edmond- interrupted when Frank served a year as built on the foundation laid by Frank son. “Daniel Kirkwood would have program director for astronomy at the Edmondson, with a nod from the ghost received the Nobel Prize, had it been National Science Foundation in Washing- of Daniel Kirkwood. C around.” Since his retirement, Edmond- ton, D.C. son published a paper on Kirkwood’s life Anne Mendelson Steigerwald, BA’74, is a While the department remained intimate, and helped organize a Daniel Kirkwood free-lance writer whose previous lives include Frank sometimes taught 600 students a Weekend at IU that included a ceremony careers as an attorney and as a magazine semester in large introductory classes. at Kirkwood’s grave. editor for the American Bar Association. “His lectures on live closed-circuit televi-
16 THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 By Emily Williams
Buffy the IU recruiter?
International students come to IU for many reasons: the distinguished scholar- ship, the cutting-edge research, the ver- dant splendor. But Tonke van den Berg, an exchange student from the Nether- lands, came for a different reason: “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Of course, it was the other things, too. But ultimately, Buffy swung the vote. Last March, van den Berg was trying to decide which of a handful of American universities, including IU, she would Jeremy Hogan attend in the fall. Unable to visit the Tonke van den Berg, left, and Beth Martin met via an online message board for “Buffy the schools before choosing, she sought Vampire Slayer.” advice by posting to an online message board for the popular TV show “Buffy a pretty good one,” Martin says, laugh- After a few months in her new home, the Vampire Slayer.” In a stroke of luck ing. In fact, after growing up in Bloom- van den Berg is already a tried and true even more amazing than Buffy’s weekly ington and spending the last three years Hoosier. “It’s great!” she exclaims. “I love run-ins with befanged nocturnal villains, as an ambassador telling prospective stu- the campus, the courses are really cool, van den Berg’s message was spotted by dents about IU and the College, Martin the people are nice, and I’m in a great the lead student ambassador for the could be a world authority on IUB. dorm.” Best of all, van den Berg and College of Arts and Sciences, Beth Mar- Martin meet up every Tuesday night to “She told me that the campus was lovely,” tin. A fellow Buffy fan and fifth-year watch their favorite TV show and discuss van den Berg remembers. “She told me senior, Martin responded to van den life at IU. “There’s very little paranormal about herself, and she gave me some Berg’s note, and the pair began a activity here,” Martin jokes, “but plenty advice.” In the end, van den Berg month-long correspondence. of graveyards on campus. I think Buffy learned more about IU than the other would like it.” “Of all the people she could have found universities on her list and chose to come to talk with about IU, I guess she found to Bloomington.
great alumni as well as friends and sup- Viva la Hoosier! porters of IU, work with the wonderful Future revolutionaries take note: IU’s IUAA staff, and feel like a real contributor College of Arts and Science is the place to the mission of the university,” Forste for you. says. Although the body he’ll be leading is already one of the nation’s five largest The college’s new minor in “Leadership, alumni organizations, Forste plans to Ethics, and Social Action” started in the emphasize the importance of IUAA fall, teaching aspiring activists the skills membership and recruit new alumni to they need to change the world. Courses its ranks. in the minor explore themes of leader- ship, community service, and civic Forste comes to the position with more responsibility, with course work highlight- than 40 years of volunteer service to the ing community, service, and ethics. university and alumni association. He has Departments participating in the program served as president of the Medical Alumni include history, religious studies, and Council, the Bartholomew County Alum- sociology. ni Club, and the Dean’s Council of the IU School of Medicine. He succeeds To complete the minor, students are Dr. Robert L. Forste Lynn Vaught Lewis, BME’66, MSEd’82, required to design a hands-on service pro- SEd’87, as chair. ject that furthers their education while IUAA welcomes new chair putting what they’ve learned into action Forste received a bachelor’s degree in for the good of the community. On Sept. 1, Dr. Robert L. Forste took chemistry from IU in 1968 and stayed on office as the 2002–03 national chair of the to earn a degree in medicine in 1971. For more information, see IU Alumni Association. “Serving as chair- He now lives in Columbus, Ind., where /www.indiana.edu/~college/lesa.shtml. man gives me the opportunity to visit our he works as an orthopedic surgeon.
THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 17 By Emily Williams
Name change signals India at Indiana new outlook for IU African-American studies Pop quiz: IU Bloomington’s new India Studies IQ Program welcomed its first students in The former Department of Afro-American What U.S. president the fall. The program’s course of inter- Studies began this academic year with a new bequeathed his collection of stuffed disciplinary study in history, art, drama, outlook and a new name: the Department birds to IU? Not sure? How about literature, theater, film, philosophy, reli- of African-American and African Diaspora this one: What is the source of the gion, Hindi, and Sanskrit provides stu- Studies. English ivy that wraps itself around dents the tools to achieve a critical the walls of the Kirkwood Observa- The revised title signifies a change in the understanding of the rich cultures of tory on the IUB campus? The num- goals and orientation of the department as the Indian subcontinent. ber of Olympic medals won by IU it sets out to become a leading body in the alumni? The program also offers the opportuni- field. Over the next two years, chair John ty for more specialized work in the H. Stanfield and other faculty will redesign “Test your IU IQ” with questions areas of literary, performance and film the department’s curriculum to reflect a more like these at the “Indiana University studies, and philosophical and religious interdisciplinary approach to the study of traditions and trivia quiz” Web site studies. All students in the program are African-American history and culture. They (www.homepages.indiana.edu/0525 encouraged to take language classes also plan to recruit new colleagues 01/). The quiz scores your answers early on and consider study abroad both on campus and beyond, offer an and provides links to where you can in India. increased schedule of public forums and learn more about each item. Need lectures, and improve outreach to to cram a little before taking the For more information, see community organizations. quiz? Check www.indiana.edu/~isp/. out the IU Fact Book online at For more information, see http://factbook.indiana.edu. And www.indiana.edu/~afroamer/ please, keep your eyes on your afroamer-home.html. own monitor.
University describe an evolution- Sciences to get new home ary arms race in which the snake The IU board of trustees has developed immunity to the newt’s approved a plan for a new $50 toxin, called TTX. million, 80,000-square-foot science “Normally, you might expect a building near Myers Hall. The new highly advantageous trait, like structure, adjacent to the existing TTX resistance, to sweep the pop- biology and chemistry departments, ulation. But that hasn’t happened will create much-needed space for here,” Brodie says. That is because multidisciplinary science research the same physiological changes while leaving the wooded area that protect the snake from TTX between the Chemistry Building also slow it down physically — and Ballantine Hall untouched. It an undesirable side effect. will be the first IU Bloomington While scientists have long noted building devoted solely to scientific the results of evolutionary interac- research since the completion of the tion between predator and prey, Geology Building in 1962.
Photo illustration by David Bricker this study is among the first to The state Legislature and private identify the basic genetic changes donors will share the cost of the An evolutionary arms race at work and the effects these have on the facility, and doors could open by rest of the body. It’s not magic, just evolution. That’s how 2005. Plans are also in the works for IU biologist Edmund Brodie III and his “Linking evolution, ecology, and physio- additional science buildings north team explain the ability of a variety of tiny logy has been a major challenge for scien- of 10th Street near the Geology western garter snake to eat a species of tists,” Brodie notes. “But doing so allows Building. President Brand lauds the newt poisonous enough to kill an adult us to start addressing some really project as a significant step toward human many times over. interesting questions.” advancing the sciences at IU. In an article published in September’s For more information, see http://sun- For more information, see home- Science magazine, Brodie and other flower.bio.indiana.edu/~bbrodie/. pages.indiana.edu/092702/text/ researchers from IU and Utah State science.html.
18 THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 Interdisciplinary programs reflect society, workplace
he hallmark of a liberal arts education is the ability to T interact effectively in a vibrant and ever-changing society, as well as in an increasingly complex job market. The College has recently launched several interdiscipli- nary initiatives to prepare students for our highly technical and interconnected world. Digital art and new media An interdisciplinary approach to culture and the arts is taking shape as technology increasingly affects how art is created. New digital imagery and information tech- nology blur the traditional boundaries between different areas of artistic creation. These technological advances have already changed the way art is created and studied in our School of Fine Arts studios. Digitization has also transformed television and computer screens. Scholars and students in our Department of Telecommunications are exploring these “new media”— the combination of digital and traditional media — to design creative products for work and play. Finally, our Department of Theatre and Drama is pioneering the use of computers to design sets and lighting for its pro- ductions. All these areas fall under an interdisciplinary head- ing of Digital Art and New Media.
Human diversity screening methodologies for human diseases. A second A second growing interdisciplinary area where the College result is the commercial applications that will take place as is rapidly developing scholarship and study focuses on cutting-edge research turns into economic opportunity. human interactions in a diverse and connected world. The Finally, this interdisciplinary environment provides out- College is uniquely positioned to be a leader in this field standing training for our students. The College is already because of its national and international reputation in the exploring with other IU schools the melding of biotech- study of foreign languages and cultures. The College is like- nology training with legal and business studies. wise outstanding in the social sciences. Our interdisciplinary These are just a few of the interdisciplinary programs and approach — under the heading Interdisciplinary Studies in approaches the College has undertaken. All will serve our Human Diversity — draws on these strengths and will allow students and faculty well. How outstanding they will our students to understand what makes us similar as human become depends, of course, on how well they are funded. beings and what makes us different, as well as what the The state of Indiana is supportive as far as it can be, and origins of those likenesses and differences are. tuition and fees cover costs and expenses as well. Without your support, however, these initiatives can only go so far. Life sciences An immediate and pressing example is the College’s pro- As with the arts and humanities, the College is pushing the posed new multidisciplinary science facility, to be located frontiers of interdisciplinary science. As scientific research between Myers Hall and the Chemistry Building. The new has expanded, it has forced individual scientists to become building will provide 80,000 assignable square feet and both more specialized and collaborative. As a result, the state-of-the art equipment that will allow our faculty and study of science and the practice of its research must become students to push the frontiers of research. The state of Indi- more interconnected. The College’s Interdisciplinary Life ana has provided some funds, but support from individuals Sciences brings together our established excellence in chem- will ultimately decide the breadth, scope, and effectiveness istry, biology, physics, and psychology. of the facility. These once disparate fields are now interlinked through sev- Please look for more information on our new building in eral different campus centers and areas of study. One direct forthcoming editions of The College. As always, thank you result of this collaboration will be the improvement of the for your support and ongoing commitment to the liberal human condition as medical applications appear from the arts at IU Bloomington. research in the areas of cancer treatments, alcoholism, and — TOM HERBERT
THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 19 of Arts & Sciences
ANNUAL FUND 2001
t is with special appreciation that we list those who contributed to the College of Arts and Sciences Annual Fund during the I 2001 calendar year. Without their support, the College would not thrive in the face of its many challenges and opportunities. A donor’s recognition level within the Annual Fund is determined by that person’s total donations received during the year; corporate matching funds are included in the total. Please note that we have changed the names of our Annual Fund recognition levels. While the gift levels remain the same, the names have been adjusted to buildings within the College to reflect its rich history. Arbutus Society — This special group of donors has notified the IU Foundation of deferred gift arrangements that benefit the College. Dean’s Advocate — $5,000 annually, with $1,000 designated as unrestricted Kirkwood Associate — $1,000 and above Sycamore Associate — $500-$999 Ballantine Associate — $250-$499 Donor — $250 and under Due to size constraints this gift report can only accommodate the acknowledgement of gifts that are $500 or more. We intend to include a full gift report on the College development office’s official Web site. Please know that every annual gift to the College makes a difference and is deeply appreciated. — Tom Herbert, Executive Director of Development and Alumni Programming
The information in this report was provided to the College by the IU Foundation and is, to the best of our knowledge, correct. If you have questions about your listing, please notify us at (812) 855-7934.
ARBUTUS SOCIETY Bruce & Mary Ann Gingles Irene W. Meister Cynthia P. Stone Anonymous (seven members) Sue R. Gingles Nikki Kappos Michaels Kathryn Campbell Susott, M.D. Sandra G. Stevens Allen Rikki & Leonard Goldstein Dr. & Mrs. David Glen Mick Wayne J. & F. Isabelle Van Der Weele Janette Amboise-Chaumont Samuel K. Goodwin Drs. Beatrice S. & David I. Miller Cecilia & * Henry Wahl ANNUAL FUND 2001 Professor Neyde Marques de Azevedo Frederick J. & Deborah K. Goulding Carlos O. Miller Alberto & Paulina A. H. Waksman Christa Maria Beardsley Sandra A. & Joseph A. Hardman Thomas M.* & Kathryn Owens Joseph T. Wehlacz Dr. Frank R. & Anne A. Berson Foster & Martha F. Harmon Miller Dr. Philip Clayton Weigand Timothy John Blackwood Janet Gray Frazee Hayes & Kenneth George T. & Theresa M. Moore Robert H. Weir Sr. & Dorothy Malcolm & Sylvia Boyce Hayes Clemens C. Moss & Nancy Fields Redden Weir Jane B. Butcher Judith Wiot Hine Moss Dr. J. William & Joan M. Whitaker Gene & Johneva Campbell James W. Hoose Ignacio Navarrete & Hester A. Dr. James C. & Mary F. White Marvin & Joan M.* Carmack Barbara Rogers & John H. Bradbury Sally Kissinger Wilt Mrs. Nelda Christ-Kahn Houseworth Susan Stoudinger Northcutt, PhD, & Mary Ann Wynkoop Travis J. Northcutt Jr., PhD, MPH Olive Carruthers Clifft Boh Robert A. Hrees, PhD DEAN’S ADVOCATES Dr. Alice Ginott Cohn Howard Jensen Dr. Vincent Ostrom & Dr. Elinor Standiford H. Cox Alberta M. Junkin Ostrom Anonymous Wayne O. Craig Sylvia Berzins Klein, BA, MA Judith G. Palmer Carol D. & John H. Cornwell Janet Wert Crampton William Paul* & Iris Josephine Charls & Claire Pearson Phyllis S. & Alan B. Gilman Mary L. Deich Klinkenberg Shirley Porter Marcia A. McAllister & Christopher Cliff & Fern DeLaCroix Anne Marie Kuzmitz Mrs. Agapito Rey (Dorothy) Knowles Janet Duey Marilyn & Doug LaBarr Stephen Harold Riggins Jane & Max M. Marsh Frank K. Edmondson Arlene A. Lilly Mrs. Eleanor Cox Riggs & Wendell Sheila M. Schroeder & Jason Phillips Jack L. Featheringill Louis A. & Barbara K. Mangels A. Riggs, M.D. KIRKWOOD ASSOCIATES Dallas N. Fiandt Jr. & Margaret M. Robert & Marjorie Mann Professor Keith A. Ritchie Edith G. Albee* Fiandt Reverend Lisa A. Marchal David A. Rothrock Jr.* & Mary Stanley Altan Honorable Ezra H. Friedlander Jeanette Calkins Marchant Estelle Rothrock Sorelle J. & Steven H. Ancel Douglas Stephan & Sandra Kaye Gast Thomas M. & Susan C. McGlasson Nycha Schlegel & D. William Loos Burton L. Appleton Dr. Francis G. Gentry & Dr. Edda Dr. Michael A. McRobbie & Andrea S. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Simpson Elizabeth & John D. Armstrong Schrader-Gentry McRobbie Tony & Sandy Sloan
20 THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 Jo Ann & Dean D. Aulick Jacqueline L. & Howard R. Elliott Priscilla W. Babbitt Timothy D. Ellis Shirley A. Backer James F. Elrod Barbara G. & Stephen K. Bailie C. Marlene Emery Elizabeth A. Baltz Patricia L. & Eugene C. Eoyang Stephanie D. & Abram M. Barch Kristen A. & James C. Fanning Brenda G. Barker & James L. David A. Farris* Qualkinbush Judith B. & Richard K. Feldpausch Audrey J. Barnett Sarah H. & David M. Finkel Ilhan Basgoz Leah L. Flury Ilora & Abhijit Basu Elizabeth A. Foreman Marian Battenhouse George H. Fowler Patricia A. & Robert C. Bayer Philip A. Fox* Audrey J. & Kenneth A. Beckley Linda H. & Ezra H. Friedlander Anne & Raymond T. Belz Michael L. Friedman Margaret C. & John V. Bergen Mary K. & Wilbert W. Gasser Jr. Alice & Leonard M. Berkowitz Clena V. Gibson Bithika & Rabi Bhattacharya Emily A. & Jeffrey R. Gilman Academy and Tony award winner Kevin Kline, BA’70, Trupti & Anand Bhuptani Rhea C. Gilmore starred in Waltz of the Toreadors while a student at IU. Maxine F. & Jerry L. Bizer Noriko & James L. Gines Lawrence A. Black Mary Ann & Bruce E. Gingles Lisa A. & Steven R. Block Jean & Bernard S. Glazer Lora D. & Sidney M. Johnson Jane S. & Judson Mead Paul F. Bognanno Ruth K. & Leonard M. Goldstein Rolland C. Johnson Lenore M. & Thomas D. Mead Sandra & Robert A. Borns Lynda & Evan D. Goodman Ruth W. & Richard L. Johnson Judith Frank Mearian Charles H. Boxman William M. Goodwin Frances B. & J. William Julian Sybil S. & Louis L. Mervis Sylvia & Malcolm W. Boyce Kate & Michael J. Graham Nelda Christ Kahn & Allan W. Kahn Sharon & Sidney Mishkin Elizabeth & Robert E. Boyer Frank C. Graves Suzanne Kairo & Glenn B. Hieshima Susan & Marvin H. Mitchell Roberta L. & Leon I. Brauner Susan D. & R. Jeffery Green Sarla & Swadesh S. Kalsi Sandra Schultz Moberly & Stephen Mary E. & Malcolm D. Bray Elizabeth K. Greene & Michael C. Judy D. & Barton L. Kaufman C. Moberly Cynthia D. & James G. Briggs Mound Darlene & James M. Keelor Gretchen K. & Thomas E. Mueller Patricia & William W. Bromer Charlotte A. & James A. Griffin Eileen M. Kelly Patricia W. & John D. Mulholland Vicki L. & Avery F. Brooks Diana & Kenneth R. Gros Louis Katherine M. & Elmer N. Kestner Frani B. Muser Kathryn S. & Barry S. Brown Maureen A. & R. Daniel Grossman Carl F. Kiehler Charlene L. & William L. Muth Janet J. & John N. Bubb Jeffry A. Grove Michael E. Kiesle Alice E. & Ramakrishnan Nagarajan Joseph G. Buchman Nora M. Haenn Iris F. Kiesling Aruna & Krishna Namburi Murial D. & J. Armand Burgun Ralph E. Hamon Wendy L. & John R. Kindig Homer A. Neal Mary J. & John E. Burks Martha B. & R. Victor Harnack Gerald E. King Ardith A. & Lee C. Nehrt Marcia M. Busch-Jones & Ted W. Eugene A. Heim Iris J. Klinkenberg Cynthia D. & Dale C. Nelson Jones Karen & Nelson W. Heinrichs Barbara L. Knolinski Carol R. Nicholas Karen J. Bush & Daniel J. Watts Lois Heiser Lillian Konetzka Ernst R. Nims John A. Butte Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Mary E. Koppe Martha H. & Russell Noyes Eleanor J. Byrnes Barbara E. & Thomas E. Hennig Jr. Sharon K. & Gary S. Kovener Patsy F. & Daniel P. O’Connor Jill F. & Shaun M. Byrnes Wilma D. & Albert L. Hensley Gladys L. & David W. Kramer Frederic A. Ogg* Erich Callmann Jennifer & Donald J. Herdrich Jr. Natalie R. & Martin J. Kroot Diana M. Okon Emily J. & John C. Canada Eric B. Herr Roberta & Arthur J. Kroot Joan L. Olcott Rosalyn & J. Scott Carothers Richard H. Hicks Josefina & Kishor M. Kulkarni Elaine M. & James J. Opsitnik ANNUAL FUND 2001 Julia S. & Ledford C. Carter Susan & Gary M. Hieftje Ellen A. Lake Edna M. Orgill Fred E. Case* James R. Hodge Sara J. & Robert F. LeBien James R. Orgill Suzanne K. & Evart W. Christensen Constance L. Holland Lawrence H. Lee Elinor & Vincent Ostrom Alice G. & Theodore Cohn Steven L. Holley Myrna & Louis Lemberger Jane C. & Werner R. Otten Dorothy E. Collins Ann E. & Robert Horton Kim H. & Mark S. Leonard Charles J. 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Davidson Kathryn A. & Edward L. Hutton Meena Mantravadi & Rao V. Prasad Barry J. Pollack Joan C. Day Valerie J. Hyman Mantravadi Frank B. Pope* Heather & Sisir K. Dhar Inda & Neal T. Immega Sara M. & Christopher G. Maples Prema R. & William D. Popkin Sue A. & Richard D. DiMarchi Rasoul Istrabadi Jeanette C. Marchant Elinore E. & Robert H. Pribble Douglas E. Dorman Lynn & William T. Jackson E. Wainright Martin Jr. Shirley A. & Frank D. Pruett Kent E. Dove Michael H. Jameson Kathleen A. & David G. Maskalick K. Anne Pyburn & Richard R. Wilk Gouri & Prodip K. Dutta Patricia L. & David B. Janizek Laura E. McDowell* Larry W. Rampy William H. Earles Jerry J. Jasinowski Rex T. McGraw Janice A. Ramsay & Peter M. Frank K. Edmondson Jan Jaworowski Nota L. & John W. McGreevey Johnson Joshua M. Eisbart Grete L. & Hollis R. Johnson Jane P. & Jerry A. McIntosh Diana M. & John D. Reed
THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 21 Mary Beth & Oliver M. Reed Susan C. & James R. Thrasher Patricia & Michael E. Ainsworth Susan & David Ewick Randy Weisman Reid Timothy A. Tilton L. Annette Alpert & Darrell E. Diane A. Fanning Kenneth I. Reiss Van M. Tinkham Haile Ruth K. & Arnold B. Feinberg Jill H. Replogle Charlotte Tomes Barbara A. Amos Howard R. Feldman James F. Richmond Charles E. Townsend Shirley R. & M.H. Aprison Connie J. & Stephen L. Ferguson Linda A. & Gregg M. Ridder Patricia A. Treadwell & Eric L. Kenneth E. Armstrong Linda M. Fetter & Jamie L. Adams Rhonda L. & Loren Rieseberg Gillispie Gregg G. Augustine Linda M. & Bradley G. Finkle Edith Robbins Bhavna & Pravin Trivedi Dale W. & Donald C. Austin Betty I. Fleck Robert V. Robinson Charlene & Sidney Tuchman Sara Bailey Babcock & Norman Barbara H. & Robert A. Forman Sue & Murray Robinson Janet & Daniel S.* Tudor H. Babcock Helen S. & James E. Fout Elizabeth S. Rogers Joyce A. & Kenneth R. Vance Margaret K. Bachman Jennifer S. French Virginia & David Rogers Katrina Vanden Heuvel & Stephen David A. Baerncopf Sherry M. Richard M. Frenzel Judith C. & A. John Rose II F. Cohen Ann L. Bailey Phyllis S. & Edward R. Gabovitch Albert Rudman Kathryn F. & Jan K. Ver Hagen Heidi A. Baker Ann E. & Steven R. Gailar Lillian M. Rymarowicz H. Susan & Christopher J. Vincent James F. Baker Elizabeth Y. & Robert K. Gaskins Aita Salasoo & Timothy C. Feustel Erika & George E. Walker Franklin K. Bean Susan K. Gatten Lesley J. & Ralph W. Salo Thomas U. Walker Lorie K. & Glenn W. Bear Richard I. Gibson Jeffrey E. Salon Susan B. Wallace James H. Beeson Judith A. Gierut Alvrone & Ron E. Sater Irene & Robert S. Walters Sarah Cunningham Beggs & Evelyn M. & Irving M. Glazer Jill A. Sater Michael L. Weasner William J. Beggs Marilyn K. & Eugene B. Glick Jacqueline M. & John W. Scanlon Mary V. & W. William Weeks Joseph M. Belth Caroline & Fritz H. Goldbach Sandra J. & Jon F. Schmoll Myrna R. & Myron H. Weinberger Reed & Paul Benhamou Harriet J. & Victor M. Goldberg George L. Schrenk Alice & Ronald J. Weitzenkorn Eva D. Bernhardt & Ernest Rosalie & Jack S. Goldman Karl F. Schuessler Mary H. Wennerstrom & Leonard Bernhardt-Kabisch Marcia & Gerald Goldstone Sherron F. & Jack Schuster M. Phillips Jr. Kathleen L. Betterman Kenneth E. Gould Helen & Martin D. Schwartz Mary L. & Harold J. Wesselman Karen E. Blaisdell Dana I. Green & Thomas A. Clancy Richard T. Serpe Bradley C. Wheeler Sol Blickman Bessie & John E. Griggs Jayshree V. Shah & Rajendra Desai Joan M. & J. William Whitaker Margery S. & Michael J. Bluestein Rita & John A. Grunwald Kennon H. Shank Mary F. & James C. White Beulah E. Book David B. Gudkese Denise L. Shaw Theodore S. Widlanski Joseph A. Borinstein Barry N. Guinn John C. Sheehan S. Mia Wiggins & Gary D. Wiggins Thomas J. Borlik Jo E. & Stephen C. Ham Glenna D. Shelby Beverly S. & James G. Wilson B’Ann Bowman Dennis M. Hanaghan Jean P. Shepherd* Joyce M. & Daniel A. Wilson William H. Brandenburg Mary Ellen & Vincent Harnett Gregory M. Shutske Margaret B. & Horst F. Winkler Theodore A. Breckel Margaret V. Harris Norman S. Sider Linda L. & Mark Wisen Thomas A. Breyer Nancy J. Harrison Allen R. Siedle Joan W. & Walter E. Wolf Marjorie E. Brink Pegram Harrison & Lawrence M. George Springer Marie T. Wright Ann L. & Joseph T. Buckley Clopper Sandra S. & Joseph E. Steinmetz Kathy E. Wyss James D. Buhr Helen K. Haskin & George R. John C. Story Mark M. Yacko Linda L. & Charles A. Bunnell Bousfield Charlotte W. & A. Martin Stradtman Margaret S. & William L. Yarber Ruth L. & Harvey C. Burcham Moody E. & Frauke Hayes Odessa M. & William T. Straw Mary K. & Richard D. Yoakam Sr. Linda J. Burden Sally F. & Stanton W. Hebbeler Charlotte R. & Karl D. Swain Betty J. Yoder Ann F. & Richard C. Burke Sandra L. & James E. Hertling Yuri Takahashi Margretta H. & Steven W. Young Robert N. Burstein Elvin H. Hewins Martha A. & M. Eugene Tardy Jr. Carl H. Ziegler Josephine M. Byron* Alan A. Hodge Gregory Tatum Amy Jo & Todd L. Zeldin Susan L. & Peter H. Cahn John G. Hoffman William J. Tatum Helen W. & Lynton K. Caldwell Nancy G. Hofstadter
ANNUAL FUND 2001 SYCAMORE ASSOCIATES Nancy J. & Walter F. Taylor William J. Cameron Elizabeth R. & George F. Holland II Anna-Maria Tivert James W. Abel Emily J. & John C. Canada Susan & Keith N. Hood Isiah L. Thomas Alexandra B. & James S. Ackerman Cynthia H. & John D. Cantrell Jr. Karol L. & William G. Hope Ruth E. Thompson* Christine M. Acton Ricki L. & Hearst G. Carrington Jr. Lois E. & Irwin C. Jacobs David M. Clark Santosh & Chaman L. Jain Nancy A. & Ronald S. Cohen Ross S. Jennings Byron S. Collier Marilyn A. & Gerald H. Johnson Wilma E. & Mark W. Corrigan Sue E. & Thornton F. Jordan Karen S. & James C. Craig Josephine A. & Jerry R. Kerr Arlene R. & Kent R. Crawford Andrew P. King Judith & Leonard J. Czuba Philip L. King Joseph M. Davie Keith K. Klein Jane B. & Lloyd A. Delman Linda & Daniel C. Knudsen Maureen C. Dillon Thomas E. Koerner Daniel A. Dinnsen Judith A. & Robert S. Koor Nancy A. & William R. Dinwoodie Jane C. & Stanley W. Krauhs Jr. Phae L. & Linneaus C. Dorman Teresa & George M. Kriegbaum Gresdna A. Doty Kathryn A. Krueger Jalana Eash & Thomas L. Pytynia Thomas Kulp Claudette G. & Lawrence H. Avinash L. Lagu Einhorn G. Irving Latz II Andreas Katsulas, MA’69, (left) appeared as the one-armed Sharon & Benjamin A. Eisbart Julie A. & Stephen M. Lavender David E. Ellies Faith H. Lawlor man in “The Fugitive” and as Romulan Commander Barbara K. & W. Hardy Eshbaugh III Kathi H. & Edward Lee Tomalak in “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Joan & Robert H. Everitt Shyh-Yuan Lee
22 THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 Richard J. Leonard Dianne S. Rossell Paul A. Weir Irwin B. Levin Richard Rubinger Toby M. Weiss Colleen & Allen L. Lewis Ashley & David A. Sabo Annabelle & Daniel J. Betty & Seymour Lichter Sarah D. & Sidney N. Sakowitz Westerbeck Socorro H. & Joe J. Litehiser Helen H. Salisbury-Gross & Carl R. Barbara J. Whitcraft Patricia K. & John T. Lucas Gross Sara G. Wieland Amelia C. Lurvey Sandy E. & Dennis Sasso Kathy & Mark R. Williams Janet F. & Jerald C. Maddox Elizabeth T. & Robert A. Sawicki Martha L. & Russell A. Willis Jr. Nancy L. & Donald L. Mahoney Jeanne M. Schaaf Patricia Godeke Wiseman & Frank Maidenberg Ambrose F. Schmelzle John P. Wiseman Jane A. & Andrew C. Mallor Carolyn F. Schriner Helen M. Wood Gail B. & John A. Marsella Philip A. Schrodt Nancy Ziemak Woulfe & Brian M. Thomas J. Mathiesen Sarah T. & David W. Schroeder Woulfe Phillip H. Mayberry Kathryn & Scott C. Schurz We are grateful to the following Patricia Kalember, BA’78, known for Audrey T. & John A. McCluskey James H. Scofield individuals who contributed $500 or roles in television’s “thirtysomething” Mary E. McGann & Timothy J. David J. Scruby more to the Class of ’67 Robert H. and “Sisters,” starred in the Brown Wiles M. Susan & B.J. Seligman Shaffer Endowed Professorship during County Playhouse production of The Nancy E. & Eugene J. McGarvey Leona J. & Reuben N. Shevitz 2001. The professorship, located in the Katherine McKinin Caryl N. & Stephen J. Shideler Matchmaker with graduate student College of Arts & Sciences, recognizes Chhaya R. & Rajan I. Mehta Winfred S. Silberman Ronald Wainscott, PhD’84, now Dr. Shaffer, who served as IU’s dean Linda & Herbert B. Melrose Florence Silver chair of the Department of Theatre of students from 1955 to 1969. Cathy L. & Tilden Mendelson James G. Sinclair and Drama. Barbara E. & Wendell W. Meyer Michael I. Singh Jo Ann & Dean D. Aulick Alice P. 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24 THE COLLEGE/WINTER 2003 SPOTLIGHT ON THE DEPARTMENT OF
ASTRONOMYASTRONOMY
Faculty: 8
Undergraduate students: 23
Graduate students: 15 Facilities The Kirkwood Observatory houses the historic Study options: 12-inch refracting telescope and a solar telescope BS in astronomy and astrophysics; MA and PhD in used to view sunspots and prominences. The obser- astronomy vatory was renovated in 2001–02. The department also has two teaching telescopes on the roof of its The department recently won a National Science home in Swain Hall West. Foundation grant to operate a Research Experience for Undergraduates site at IU for three years. Six top The Goethe Link Observatories, named for former students from around the country spent 10 weeks on professor Goethe Link, consists of two off-campus campus during the summer, working on research sites. The original site is near Mooresville, Ind., with faculty members. and houses a 36-inch reflector and a 10-inch astro- graphic camera. The Morgan-Monroe Station is in the Morgan-Monroe State Forest north of History Bloomington. It has a 16-inch automated telescope The astronomy department was founded in 1856 by called RoboScope and a 50-inch automated tele- Daniel Kirkwood, namesake of the Kirkwood Obser- scope called SpectraBot. vatory and Kirkwood Hall on the Bloomington cam- pus and Kirkwood Avenue in downtown Blooming- IU is a partner in the WIYN telescope consortium, ton. Kirkwood was one of the most renowned U.S. which operates two telescopes on Kitt Peak near astronomers of his time, studying meteors, comets, Tucson, Ariz. WIYN consists of the University of and asteroids. Wisconsin, Yale University, Indiana University, and the National Optical Astronomy Observatories. The observatory was built in 1900 and dedicated in May 1901. The original 12-inch refracting telescope Astrofest is still used as an educational tool for college students and for members of the public. In October, the department held an Astrofest celebration to mark the rededication of the The doctoral program began in 1950 and has pro- Kirkwood Observatory and the 90th birthday duced more than 100 successful doctoral candidates. of Professor Emeritus Frank Edmondson.