President’s November Academic Last Perspective Focus Agenda Glance Productive tension: Freshman Seminars: Collins Address: Good Old Days: University seeks to promote Pilot program brings best Rachel Moore looks at legacy Step back in time at the academic excellence, yet of Baylor experience of our literary birthright in Historic Village’s Heritage remain true to mission.2 to incoming students.3 great American masterpieces.5 Bonfire celebration Nov.8 2. Vol. 9, No. 9 • NOVEMBER 1999

Dr. Mark Schwartze (second from left) familiarizes members of Dr. William Hillis’ Freshman Inquiry Seminar with medical procedures in the University’s new Health Center at the McLane Student Life Center. Dr. Hillis is at right. Freshman Inquiry Seminars have proven to help students transition academically and socially, strengthen retention rates, foster a sense of community and stimulate long-term academic success.

By Nancy Cadou Godson dents that course offerings were transition from high school to uni- ery, students gain crucial learning n interdiscipli- expanded this year to accommo- versity academics. Expert teacher- skills and are introduced to Baylor’s nary pilot pro- date its fast-growing enrollment. scholars lead students into multi- expansive research resources. gram intro- Freshman Inquiry Seminars faceted explorations of significant Freshman participation in the sem- A duced last fall use small-group learning experi- cultural and social issues pertinent inars is projected at 280 for this to initiate incoming freshmen into ences and close faculty-student to biology, economics, political sci- academic year, compared to 115 academic life at Baylor has proved interaction to help first-year ence, physics, the classics, or other students last year.

so popular among faculty and stu- students make the intellectual select subjects. Along with discov- See “Inquiry” on page 3 InsightsInsights

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Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Academic integrity balanced by faith-based mission Baylor University is the state’s oldest continu- ally operating institution of higher learning ne of the challenges that Baylor faces as and is the largest Baptist university in the a church-related, doctoral university is “I believe it is not only world. With more than 13,000 students and Oachieving academic prominence while possible for this University 600 full-time faculty, Baylor offers undergrad- remaining true to our faith-based mission. At times uate, graduate and professional degrees to achieve academic promi- through the College of Arts and Sciences, the during the University’s 154-year history that quest Hankamer School of Business, the School of has produced tension. No doubt that tension will nence, but also to stake Education, the School of Music, the School continue as long as we take seriously the purposes out a position as the lead- of Nursing, the School of Engineering and for which Baylor was founded. Computer Science, the School of Law, the We are not alone in this struggle. Catholic ing Protestant institution in Graduate School and George W. Truett institutions across the country are wrestling with Theological Seminary. Baylor is consistently the world.” President Robert B. Sloan Jr. ranked among the top college values in the the implications of Ex corde Ecclesiae, a docu- country by such publications as Fisk Guide ment released in 1990 by Pope John Paul II that to Colleges, Princeton Review and Money was drafted to define the relationship between the fruitful in generating thoughtful discourse about Our recognition as a leader in faith-based magazine. church and Catholic colleges and universities. It this subject. higher education is growing, as evidenced by

Dr. Robert B. Sloan Jr. has sparked a spirited debate among that commu- Baylor’s selection to host next spring’s American President nity of faith. The Sept. 17 issue of The Chronicle of Denominational ties Association of University Professors conference on Higher Education contains an excellent article on While many Protestant colleges and universi- academic freedom at religious institutions. This Marilyn A. Crone the impact of Ex corde on American Catholic ties have abandoned or lessened their relationships conference, which is being coordinated by Lynn Vice President for Human Resources higher education, and I encourage you to read it if with their sponsoring denominations, Baylor has Tatum in the religion department, will probe the

Harold R. Cunningham you have not already done so. continued to value its relationship with Baptists. challenges that institutions like Baylor face in car- VIce President for Finance and Despite the 1990 charter change, which was neces- rying out their objectives of promoting academic Administration Catholic colleagues sary to insulate Baylor from the political struggle freedom while remaining true to their faith-based Over the past two years, Baylor faculty and afflicting us as Southern Baptists, we have main- tenets. Dr. Charles S. Madden administrators have had excellent interaction with tained a vital partnership with the Baptist General I believe Baylor occupies a very important Vice President for University Relations our Catholic colleagues at the University of Notre Convention of Texas. In fact, I believe in the years niche in American higher education. Some may Dr. Steven G.W. Moore Dame, Boston College and Santa Clara University to come, Baylor and Texas Baptists will find new doubt our vision, but I believe it is not only possi- Vice President for Student Life about the similar challenges we face as we seek to ways to partner with churches to carry out our ble for this University to achieve academic promi- integrate faith and learning. I have participated in common interests in education, missions and nence, but also to stake out a position as the lead- Dr. Donald D. Schmeltekopf several of these sessions and they have been quite ministry. ing Protestant institution in the world. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Richard C. Scott Vice President for University Development Two Assume New ______Baylor Duties in Athletics BaylorNews is published 10 times a year by Exercises the Office of Public Relations. he Baylor Athletic Department has named The submission of suggestions for sto- Heart Tom Hill director of the University’s Ferrell ries is encouraged. The newsletter works Special Events Center and Scott Stricklin two months in advance. Deadline is the in AHA T first of each month (i.e. Oct. 1 for the assistant athletic director of December issue). Comments or questions Fundraiser media relations. should be directed to: Hill has been with Baylor athletics for 11 years, serving as BaylorNews P.O. Box 97024 a graduate assistant in Clyde Waco, TX 76798-7024 Hart’s track and field program, (254) 710-1963 compliance director, assistant (254) 710-1490 (Fax) More than 200 faculty, staff and students participated in the Sept. 11 HeartWalk, track coach, and most recently Hill [email protected] collecting nearly $6,500 in donations for the American Heart Association. The as assistant athletic director, a pr.baylor.edu Controller’s Office took top honors for the most raised by a department with title he will retain. $1,140. Baylor also received a Spirit Award and was recognized locally as the In addition to serving as Larry D. Brumley institution with the most participants in the walk. Associate Vice President home to Baylor’s intercollegiate for Communications men’s basketball and women’s basketball and volleyball pro- Brenda S. Tacker Director of Publications grams, the 10,000-seat Ferrell and University Editor Center is the site of graduation Stricklin United Way Campaign Kicks Off ceremonies for the University and area schools, Vicki Marsh Kabat hat better way to end the year than Faculty and staff who have not yet pledged concerts, lectures, touring shows, and other special Associate Director of Publications with Baylor reaching its United Way will receive information via e-mail this month events. and Managing Editor Wgoals of $65,000 in total pledges and and again in December. “We wanted to try and Stricklin comes to Baylor from Tulane Kate Langston being the largest corporate donor in the city? make it very easy for people to get involved,” Anz University, where he served as assistant athletic Editor/Writer and Associate Editor That’s how Susan Anz and Dr. Ray Wilson, co- said of the e-mail approach. “Employees also can director for media relations for the past year. In chairs of the 1999 Baylor campaign, hope to ring take advantage of payroll deduction to make it addition to overseeing the media relations office at Lori Scott Fogleman in the new year. even more convenient to give to United Way.” Tulane, he served as media coordinator for the Director of Media Relations “The United Way helps so many different According to its annual report, the United 1999 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Writers organizations, and you can designate which Way of Waco-McLennan County reaches one out First/Second Rounds held in the New Orleans Julie Carlson, Alan Hunt, LoAna Lopez agency is to receive your gift,” said Anz, assistant of every two people in the county through its 21 Superdome. Before his position at Tulane, Stricklin controller in the Controller’s Office. “And since a member agencies. Approximately 90 cents of served as the associate media relations director at Art Director majority of the money you give stays in the Waco every dollar goes toward direct service of people Auburn University for five seasons and with the Eric Yarbrough and McLennan County area, you literally could in need. Mississippi State University sports information Photographers be helping the person right next to you.” “Last year we enjoyed being co-chairs,” Dr. office from 1988-93. Chris Hansen and Clifford Cheney Dr. Wilson, professor of biology, said giving Wilson said of his and Anz’s leadership. “We real- Both moves became effective in October. to the United Way is a way to help many impor- ly want Baylor be the largest giver in the city, and — BN tant agencies in Waco. “I feel that Baylor enjoys we know we can do it, so we signed up again.” Baylor University is an equal educational and employment being supportive, and this is a convenient way of For more information, contact Dr. Wilson at opportunity institution. doing that.” ext. 6790 or Anz at ext. 8641. — LoAna Lopez 2 BaylorNews NovemberFocusNovemberFocus

Inquiry Seminars Meeting Pivotal Student Needs Variety of topics, small class sizes, extracurricular experiences and professor/student mentoring highlight program

continued from page 1 Inquiry Seminars and may select from tor, I enjoyed being able to delve into Dr. Hillis’ enthusiasm for Baylor’s ticipating students is that Baylor is a among 14 topics in 10 subjects. Each my major so early in my academic freshman seminar program is shared multifaceted university with a wealth “Freshman Inquiry Seminars are class is graded and credited as satisfying career,” said Brian Buchanan, a sopho- by Dr. Wade C. Rowatt, assistant profes- of academic and cultural resources,” succeeding in meeting pivotal objec- a core requirement in that field of study. more premed student who participated sor in the Department of Psychology said Betsy Vardaman, assistant dean of tives for our first-year students,” said This year’s seminar topics range from in the seminar last year. “Freshman and Neuroscience, who teaches a semi- administration in the College of Arts Dr. Wallace Daniel, dean of the College “Evolution of Ideas in Mathematics” seminars allow students just beginning nar titled “Exploring Psychological and Sciences and associate director of their major to see into the Issues.” According to Dr. Rowatt, the the Honors Program. future of their field and gain opportunity to share research expertise While the Freshman Inquiry a clear perspective.” and examine academic dimensions in Seminars originated within the College more depth than the traditional class- of Arts and Sciences and its faculty Personal experiences room allows has made the Freshman constitutes the majority of those teach- Along with field study, Inquiry Seminars experience both ing the seminars, Dean Daniel hopes Dr. Hillis invites area physi- rewarding and stimulating. to include as many schools and col- cians into the classroom to “I hope each student leaves my leges as possible in the program. talk about some of the prob- seminar with a passionate sense of “Our ultimate goal is to expand lems they’ve encountered inquiry, that they don’t necessarily the seminars to include freshmen with patients. He said that accept the ‘pat’ answer but, instead, throughout the University, not just students respond well to per- choose to challenge it,” he said. those in Honors,” he said. “To do so sonal experiences shared so Like Dr. Hillis, Dr. Rowatt enjoys will require participation from as openly by these distinguished engaging students in educational many faculty as possible and repre- doctors. events outside of traditional classroom sentation from all of Baylor’s schools “I find it exciting to see settings. and departments.” students stimulated by ideas Faculty interested in participat- Dr. Richard Skinner (left), lecturer in the Honors Program, takes his Freshman that involve caring and not Field studies, colloquia ing in the Freshman Inquiry Inquiry Seminar class “Cultural History of Western Civilization” to the Beall- Russell Lectures in the Humanities. just science and its applica- “Students participate in field Seminars are encouraged to submit tion,” he said. “Focusing studies, attend colloquia, even gather their recommendations to the dean’s of Arts and Sciences and director of and “People and Power in the Twentieth their attention on what illness means to at faculty homes for informal discus- office. To be considered for the semi- Baylor’s Honors Program. “From day Century: Three Faces” to “Law, Love and the individual, not just what the disease sions,” he said. Every Baylor or Waco nar, the proposed topic must be one, we begin the important task of Laughter in Fifth Century Athens” and and cure might be, is the only way we’ll event, department or service is consid- judged compelling, include a strong building a sense of community while “Energy, Global Warming and the see a return to the caring physician.” ered a potential academic opportunity. writing and research component, encouraging critical evaluation and Preservation of the World.” Dr. Hillis and Buchanan both English lecturer Rachel Moore, encourage discussion and incorporate analysis of information, sparking cre- Freshman Inquiry Seminars are appreciate the smaller class size afford- for example, uses campus and com- innovative discovery. ativity and instilling research skills intentional in structure. Class size is ed by the seminars. munity drama presentations to high- The popular program is a “win- that will help them throughout their purposely small — no more than 25 “It’s amazing to watch the cama- light issues relevant to her seminar, win” proposition for faculty and stu- years at Baylor.” — to encourage dialogue and promote raderie develop between the students as “The American Family: Issues Beyond dents alike, Dean Daniel said. intellectual community. Each course is the semester progresses,” Dr. Hillis said. 2000.” Dr. Hillis considers Waco’s “Freshman Inquiry Seminars Academic Summit specifically designed to take a contem- “In the beginning they don’t have a medical community a valuable learn- spark an intellectual excitement in The concept of instituting fresh- porary look at a universal, often com- word to say to each other, but as they ing tool. Dr. Rowatt’s students spend both educators and students,” he man seminars at Baylor developed plex, issue within the context of a larger grow more comfortable with me and time at Baylor’s computer center said. “More importantly, if students from the University’s summer 1998 framework. Most of the classes are well- with each other, they really open up and learning how to access databases spe- finish their freshman year feeling academic summit, which featured focused and lead to in-depth study, com- ask penetrating, explorative questions, cific to psychological study. The Texas confident in their abilities, hungry nationally renowned academician Dr. pared to broad survey courses. Class which adds to the educational process.” Collection and the Armstrong for learning and armed with impor- John Gardner, a professor at the emphasis is placed on critical analysis, “We really pulled together and Browning Library also are frequent tant research skills, then we’ve suc- University of South Carolina and edi- written and verbal expression, extensive supported each other,” Buchanan said. study and research sites. ceeded in equipping them for acade- tor of the Journal of the Freshman research and rigorous discussion. “You don’t find that in larger classes.” “What we try to impress on par- mic success at Baylor.” Year Experience. Dr. Gardner spoke to Because students and professors work Baylor faculty and administrators on collaboratively during their semester of the critical importance of helping first- study, freshmen learn early that profes- year students better make the transi- sors are accessible and mentoring rela- Academic Calendar to Include MLK tion to college, both academically and tionships often are established. KCTF Holiday socially. Dr. Gardner supports fresh- Auction Day Holiday, Fall Break in 2000-01 man seminars as an effective bridge to Upperclassmen situations ensure a smooth transition. Many top- Central to the program is a teach- KCTF public television he academic calendar for 2000-01 continue to promote events and pro- tier universities offer first-year pro- ing dynamic that exposes first-year station will hold its first Twill feature a Fall Break for stu- grams that commemorate the life of grams to freshmen, and they have students to learning situations tradition- Holiday Auction 7 to 10 p.m. dents in October and will include a the civil rights leader leading up to the proven to strengthen retention rates, ally reserved for upperclassmen. As an Nov. 18-21. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday for stu- observance, he said. establish a sense of community and example, students enrolled in the semi- The station needs dona- dents, faculty and staff. “I am especially grateful to the stimulate long-term academic success. nar “Disease and the Patient-Physician tions and volunteers for this The changes were announced in calendar committee and to Jon Rolph, “I can think of few academic Relationship” conduct field experiences fundraising effort. Compan- October by President Robert B. Sloan Jr. the student body president, for input experiences more beneficial to our at local health clinics where they shad- ies and individuals are en- following a recommendation from the and leadership given to this process,” entering students than a freshman ow physicians to witness and evaluate couraged to donate items University’s calendar committee, which Dr. Sloan said. seminar,” said Dr. Donald how they interact with patients. with a value of $100 or more. had been discussing the changes since For the fall 2000 semester, the Schmeltekopf, provost and vice presi- “The practice of medicine today The station needs at least September. official Fall Break will be Oct. 20-22, dent for academic affairs. “Freshmen places principal focus on cure and treat- $45,000 in retail items to net “I believe it accomplishes two with no classes scheduled. Administra- need to understand from the outset ment of disease. There is little considera- the auction’s goal of $20,000, major goals,” Dr. Sloan said. “Namely, tive offices will be open Oct. 20. For the that Baylor is a university where ideas tion for the patient and his suffering,” said Elizabeth Kelly, auction it gives us the ability to celebrate a very spring 2001 semester, Baylor classes and their consequences are taken seri- said Dr. William D. Hillis, The Cornelia coordinator. important holiday, while at the same and administrative offices will be ously. Freshman seminars, when prop- Marschall Smith Distinguished Professor Also, volunteers are time strengthening the academic closed Jan. 15 in honor of Dr. King. erly focused, can have this impact.” of Biology. “This seminar is a terrific needed for a variety of duties dimensions of our calendar.” The calendar committee is adjust- opportunity to formulate the way on and off camera. Dr. Sloan noted that an added ing the academic schedule to maintain Variety of topics premed students think about medicine To get a speed bid study day would also benefit the stu- the same number of class days each Incoming freshmen who qualify at a time when they are most receptive number to use during the dents and should enhance their abili- semester as the current schedule. — BN for the Baylor Honors Program or to the message, as freshmen.” auction, or for more infor- ties to perform academically. In addi- University Scholars Program are eligi- A former student of Dr. Hillis’ mation, call Kelly at ext. 7882. tion to observing the Martin Luther ble to participate in the Freshman agreed. “Since I plan to become a doc- King Day holiday, the University will November 1999 3 CampusNewsCampusNews

Santa’s Workshop Dec. 3 hosts local preschoolers Alums, Students Ready for Homecoming Christmas is just around the corner, Nov. 10-14 ushers in football, singing, parade, revue as part of rich tradition and it’s almost time for Santa’s Workshop. More than 700 preschool children are ood times, fond memories, football and expected to be on the Baylor campus fellowship are in store for Baylor Outstanding Young Alumni 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 3 for the annual GUniversity’s 90th anniversary Homecom- event. ing Nov. 10-14. Four to be honored at Pigskin Revue Nov. 12 Sponsored by Baylor Staff Council, “We hope that this year’s Homecoming is the Student Activities, the Athletic best ever,” said Kevin Schindler, Homecoming our Baylor University graduates will be the White House and has represented Houston Department and ARAMARK Dining chair for the honored by the Baylor Alumni Association in a national Housing and Urban Baylor Fas Outstanding Young Alumni during Development conference. Services, Santa’s Workshop provides gifts, Chamber of Homecoming’s Pigskin Revue 7 p.m. Nov. 12. Kimbell, president of the Children’s food, a chance to meet Baylor athletes Commerce. Honored this year will be Carol Pitts Diedrichs, Memorial Foundation, also graduated from and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus to Homecoming Steve Fairfield, Mark Kimbell and John Morris, Baylor in 1983. He worked for five years at inner-city children and those from local events begin who are recognized for contributions to their Baylor in the development office and later daycare centers. at 10 p.m. profession, business or life work and for bring- moved to Houston, where he received his mas- “Santa’s Workshop is a great way to Nov. 10 with ing honor to their alma mater. ter’s in business administration from the the Freshmen Deidrichs graduated from Baylor in 1980 University of Houston in 1992. Kimbell’s foun- get involved with the community and Mass Meeting and received her master’s in library informa- dation supports the Children’s Memorial with Baylor,” said Melissa Prihoda, Baylor’s at Waco Hall. tion systems in 1981 from the University of Hospital of Chicago, one of the top pediatric community services coordinator. “You can This annual Texas. She is an associate professor at Ohio hospitals in the nation. He also serves on the see what a difference you have made in event symbolizes the passing down of Baylor tradi- State, where she directs the library acquisitions board of trustees for the Children’s Miracle their lives by the kids’ reaction when they tions to new students. program. She has received the Leadership Network. receive their gifts.” Pigskin Revue will be at 7 p.m. and 10:30 Acquisitions Award from the American Red Morris is a 1980 graduate known to many p.m. Nov. 11-12 and 7 p.m. Nov. 13 in Waco Hall. Cross. in Central Texas as the “Voice of the Baylor Faculty and staff are encouraged to The musical variety show highlighting student Fairfield, a 1983 graduate, is the execu- Bears.” Baylor’s director of broadcasting since donate new, unwrapped toys for children organizations features award-winning acts from tive director of the Fifth Ward Community 1995, Morris announces the football, men’s ages 3 to 5 through Nov. 25. Drop-boxes the spring 1999 All University Sing. The Redevelopment Corporation in Houston, a basketball and baseball games. He has for toy donations are located throughout Homecoming queen will be crowned during the nonprofit organization that develops low- received several awards during his 15 years the campus. Monetary donations may be Nov. 11 revue. For more information about income family housing. Fairfield has attended with the Baylor radio broadcasting team. made at the Student Activities Office in Pigskin Revue, contact the Bill Daniel Student a National Housing Conference sponsored by — BN Center ticket office at ext. 3210. the Bill Daniel Student Center. The premiere of A Most Significant Journey, Waco, 500 Webster Ave. Extravaganza, the Homecoming dance, will Food for the event is donated by a high-definition-format documentary produced by The bonfire and pep rally will be at 9:30 p.m. be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 on the Burleson ARAMARK. The Athletic Department the Baylor Office of Public Relations, will be shown Nov. 12 at the Ferrell Center parking lot. At 8 a.m. Quadrangle. In case of rain, it will be held in the brings student athletes from several at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. in the Jones Concert Hall of the Nov. 13, what is believed to be the nation’s largest McLane Student Life Center. Tickets are $5 in sports, as well as cheerleaders and song- McCrary Music Building (see story below). collegiate Homecoming parade will begin at 11th advance and $7 on site. leaders, to the event to interact with the The Baylor Alumni Association will hold its Street and Austin Avenue in downtown Waco, The weekend will wrap up with a annual Homecoming meeting at 3:30 p.m. winding its way back to the Baylor campus to Fifth Homecoming Worship Service at 9 a.m. Nov. 14 at children. Nov. 12 in the Jones Theater of the Hooper- Street and Speight Avenue. Seventh and James Baptist Church, 602 James Ave. For more information on Santa’s Schaefer Fine Arts Center. For more information, Football fun begins at 11 a.m. Nov. 12 at Baylor President Robert B. Sloan Jr. will deliver the Workshop, call the Student Activities contact the association at ext. 1121. Floyd Casey Stadium with the Snickers Touchdown sermon. Office at ext. 2371. — John Jarrett Singspiration, an old-fashioned sing-along of Alley, a fun-filled prelude to the game for children For more information, visit the Baylor traditional and contemporary hymns, will be at of all ages. The Bears face the Colorado Buffaloes Homecoming web site at http://www.baylor.edu/ 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the First Baptist Church of in gridiron action at 1 p.m. ~Homecoming/. — Markell Davidson Thanksgiving dinner, worship service Nov. 18 Baylor University’s Thanksgiving Day ‘Most Significant’ HDTV Documentary Debuts worship service will be held at 8 p.m. Nov. 18 in Miller Chapel in the Tidwell Bible rom its scenic campus setting on the banks of Brumley, associate vice president for communica- different levels — I hope. That’s my dream.” Building. the meandering Brazos River to the vibrant tions, who, along with Dr. Charles S. Madden, vice The finished presentation will run just under 40 Fenthusiasm of its students, the unique magic of president for University relations, served as executive minutes, but another 50 minutes of interviews and Dr. William L. Hendricks, a retired Fort Baylor University has been captured in state-of-the- producers of the video. “All but about six of the 150 features will be incorporated in DVD and VHS ver- Worth pastor, will deliver a sermon titled art high-definition television format for a documen- people involved in its production are Baylor alumni, sions, which will be available for purchase. “Gratitude: The Gift of God.” Baylor stu- tary titled A Most Significant Journey, due to pre- faculty or students.” Beginning in January and continuing through dents, faculty, staff and their families are miere during Homecoming. Heading this strong “green and gold” connec- next year, the documentary will tour the country, invited. The 40-minute HDTV presentation tells the tion was Fred Miller, a 1965 graduate and award- showing to audiences in Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Prior to the service, the Baylor Round story of the impact the world’s largest Baptist univer- winning filmmaker who directed A Most Significant Antonio and Fort Worth. Out-of-state cities currently sity has on the lives of its students, Journey. Miller has produced a string of on the tour itinerary include Washington, D.C., Los Table will hold its annual Thanksgiving some of whom are shown top films and documentaries, Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, Oklahoma City and Dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Barfield Drawing moving into dorms as including Al Reinert’s For Kansas City. A major component of the tour will be a Room of the Bill Daniel Student Center to freshmen and All Mankind, which town-hall type session with President Sloan that will honor international students at the learning to navi- received the 1989 follow the video presentation. University. President Robert B. Sloan Jr. will gate their way Sundance Film The production also will be aired by a number give an address about American around cam- Festival audience of digitally equipped television stations nationwide pus. The pro- favorite and grand that are in need of high-definition programming, Thanksgiving traditions. There also will be a duction features jury awards and which currently is scarce, Brumley said. sing-along before dinner to teach interna- spontaneous was nominated for The Board of Regents will host an invitation-only tional students some of the traditional reflections from stu- an Academy Award for premiere of A Most Significant Journey for Baylor American songs of the season. dents, faculty, staff and alumni. best documentary. faculty, staff and the production crew at For more information about the wor- Unscripted “on-camera” interviews with Miller said his goal with A Most Significant 8 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Jones Concert Hall of the ship service, call Lois Myers, Religious President Robert B. Sloan Jr. and other members of Journey was to capture the spirit of Baylor at the end Glennis McCrary Music Building. Homecoming per- the faculty portray their hopes and aspirations for of the 20th century and to present it in a way that formances for general admittance will be at Affairs Committee, at ext. 6285. Baylor and its students in the next millennium. would be useful “for many, many years.” 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Nov. 12, with seating on a first- — Scott Karafin Breathtaking aerial shots highlight the excite- “In this show, the most important objective is come, first-served basis. ment of Baylor’s traditions and the beauty of the to inspire, the second is to entertain and the third is For more information about A Most Significant campus. to educate enough to where people will want to Journey, visit the web site at http://www. “If the production has a decidedly pro-Baylor know more about Baylor,” Miller said. “The way the significantjourney.baylor.edu. — Alan Hunt ring about it, it’s quite intentional,” said Larry D. show is constructed it does those things at several 4 BaylorNews AcademicAgendaAcademicAgenda

Perception & Pleasure: Legacies in American Literature Master of ‘American Masterpieces’ uses fictional characters to teach students about awareness, choices, people

By Rachel H. Moore make of her a grandmother. Hester Prize in 1991 for her powerful novel Lecturer in English and gained the courage, as she taught of a Midwestern family in A 1999 Carr P. Collins Professor Pearl, not to talk in the marketplace Thousand Acres. (Realistic fiction of all that happens in the forest, not proves all the problems and dysfunc- Editorial Note: The following are to imperil those she loved with tional families are not limited to the excerpts from the speech presented by blame, or herself with denial, but to South!) Her credible narrator, Ginny Rachel Moore May 3, 1999, upon live out real confession in penance, to Cook Smith, shares her initiation into acceptance of the Carr P. Collins offer support and, by example, selfhood after years of male domi- Award for Outstanding Teacher. unconditional love. Hester teaches nance and abuse of both the land and me, as she surely taught many in — emotionally, sexually and physi- ecause there are few things Salem, that we can choose, by shun- cally — of the women in this vast, that I had rather do than talk ning bitterness and revenge, to rich farming land. In Smiley’s story, Babout good writers, good become able to endure and even pre- set in 1979, greed and competition poems and stories with good compa- vail. intensify the conflicts within and ny, I am delighted to share a portion between two families who live in close of what I regard as a powerful legacy Sound and Fury proximity on a multimillion dollar in my life. … In the 20th century, endurance farming enterprise in cattle, hogs and Teaching American Masterpieces has proved no less challenging for corn in Zebulon County, Iowa. has been both challenge and delight. the individual than in Hawthorne’s Faulkner tells us the past is never past … In a culture increasingly devoted Salem. Faulkner’s characters in The — but we know it must be dealt with. to consumption and entertainment, Sound and the Fury are people we fragmented and frustrated by random Southerners know — often as real as Powerful lessons violence and increasing demands on our neighbors and extended families In A Thousand Acres, Ginny’s our time, struggling to keep pace in in the ’90s; they have forced us to younger sister Rose shows me that the technological revolution… and to examine the code of honor handed fierce and unforgiving anger eat away keep our mental and spiritual bal- down from the Old South, our blind at the self and relationships as surely ance, we understand the truth of John allegiance to hurtful social tradition, as the relentless cancer that kills her. Ciardi’s exclamation: “Heaven help the dangers of materialism, the hor- And we learn, too, powerful lessons those who have no lives to live but ror of racism, the tragedy of about parenting: The tyrannical their own!” Thank goodness for good nihilism. … father Larry Cook, product of a prob- fiction! For nowhere can we learn Dilsey Gibson, the cook and lematic childhood, obsessed, greedy more pragmatic truth about American housekeeper for the dysfunctional sonal valor enables her to endure the Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man is and eventually senile, ironically dies character, dreams, struggles, mistakes, Compsons, mothers them all as well unending battles with ignorance. Miss Hard to Find,” blind to her selfish- of his bad heart in a wonderful liter- accomplishment, real progress, and as her own brood in long, thankless Julia is remembered by the hill coun- ness and hypocrisy, finds she has ary display of poetic justice, since his possibility than we can in our best lit- workdays. Dilsey, in stark contrast to try folk gathered for a reunion to cele- been only a lip-service Christian heart attack occurs in the corn flakes erature. Literary characters prove that Mrs. Compson, the whining brate Granny Vaughan’s birthday the when crisis comes and the criminal aisle at the supermarket! human beings can survive and even hypochondriac who has surrendered day after Miss Julia has died. The Misfit and his henchmen take the Ginny teaches us that we deal thrive in a confusing world. Good fic- her duty as a mother, has taught me novel is 90 percent talk, some of the lives of Grandmother and her family. with troubled pasts successfully, not in tion allows us to live somebody else’s that we, like Dilsey, can choose funniest and most touching lines in O’Connor’s devotion to revealing the repressed memories, not in adultery as life for a little while, and often to cope patience and persistence and the faith literature to me. Miss Julia has tried to grotesque in those who name the temporary escape, not in continued better in our own. that allows her to keep singing educate these unlettered, poor people, name of Jesus but live spiritually subjugation for the sake of tradition * * * hymns amid the discord in a kitchen to open doors to the outside world for deformed lives is a red flag in fiction and appearance. We can choose, All students need exposure to with a broken clock — while she them, but they think only of the here for those of us who, like O’Connor, deliberately, to set aside anger and what William Faulkner called “the prepares meals that are never late. and now, only of family history. see by the light of Christian grace yet hurt if we are to move on to know ful- human heart in conflict with itself” … Dilsey’s daughter, Froney, shows struggle with the rampant evil in the fillment. For Ginny is a survivor, — the subject our writers address in us the art of acceptance of those Critical remembrances world. … In a university where the whose courageous choice is to stop order to teach us, as he told us in that things she cannot change. As they set Their reminiscence of their mission is to enable us to grow spiri- the legacy of terrifying secrets and magnificent Nobel acceptance speech out for church on Easter Sunday, teacher is meant to be criticism: “Well, tually, no assignment seems more guilt, from the repercussions that in 1949, to help us endure. From the Froney is wearing a new dress. Dilsey she couldn’t beat good time when she difficult, more personal, nor more have destroyed the family and the many characters that have contributed warns, “There you go with 6 weeks’ marched us; she run ahead of us,” worthwhile for us as committed farm. Independence, courage, a desire to our fictional legacy of laughter and wages on yo’ back. What you gonna said Uncle Percy. “And I say give me a Christians than to help each other for peace, a reverence for freedom are comfort, of warning and hope, I have do if’n it rains?” teacher who can do it all, or else don’t choose “to see life steadily and to see ingrained in Ginny as in the moral chosen a few special women in appre- Froney’s matter-of-fact reply is even let her start trying.” it whole” in seeking to follow the fiber of the American character, and ciation of their gifts to me personally. classic: “Git wet, I reckon. I ain’t …Mr. Renfro was critical, too: teachings of Jesus Christ. this awareness is a legacy that needs never stopped no rain yet!” They have “She read in the daytime. When she to be shared. … The Scarlet Letter left me a rich legacy in seizing the boarded with us she did. And that was Familiar actions, attitudes I have tried to stress to my stu- In The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne moment in all its joy, refusing to a thing surpassing strange for a well In “Good Man,” Grandmother’s dents that awareness is our legacy, not not only revealed the effects of sin, but flounder in the land of “What if?”… woman to do.”… shocking behavior, her lies in order to only of genre, style, literary devices, introduced me to an amazing Another Mississippian whose vast But educated readers realize Miss get her own way, her callous treat- criticism, but the ability to think, to woman. Hester Prynne has taught me legacy lengthens for me as years go Julia’s sacrifice and agree with one of ment of her daughter-in-law, her recognize choices the literary charac- that integrity yields courage; that by is Eudora Welty. Not only is she a her pupils who did succeed, a judge smothering control of her son Bailey- ters have made, and those available to while the effects of sin are clear in superb creator of characters whose who has returned for the reunion. boy — these are all too familiar us in life’s journey. Thus we experi- any time or place — pain, loneliness dialogue, idiom and comic vitality Judge Moody says the circumstances of actions and attitudes in many mod- ence vicariously: We pay attention to and hurt, even for the innocent — are accurate, but she also deals effec- Miss Julia’s life and death “would ern families: Her motto might as people — all kinds — to marriages that human beings can indeed be for- tively with universal conflicts of pain make a stone cry.”… well be that of the Misfit who has and parenting, to families and com- given, can maintain dignity, and can and loss and the powerful influences Eventually they all hear, as from openly rejected the gospel of Christ munity relationships — all kinds. overcome. Hawthorne showed us that in human lives, all of which she han- the grave, Miss Julia’s voice declar- — “No pleasure but meanness.” Yet And we remember Carl Sandburg’s civilized society, impossible without dles with respect and discretion. … ing, “You’re all mourners.” The the emptiness of that philosophy is sage advice: “Even if you have a law, is often cruel and wrong-headed. inevitable confrontation with mortal- apparent; the Misfit’s last word is strong stomach, eat as few cockroach- He also showed us, however, that Losing Battles ity they are learning, at last. Miss clear: “There ain’t no pleasure in es as possible.” human beings who make mistakes In Welty’s novel (1970) Losing Lexie’s earlier remark becomes life!” And he is right about the mur- …In claiming the priceless lega- and choose to be empowered by love Battles, Miss Julia Mortimer, the solemn truth: “The main thing in dered Grandmother: “She would have cy that is our literary birthright, we can judge rightly, struggle nobly and school teacher in Banner, Miss., gives life is just standing it.”… been a good woman if there had been can choose ideals, value mystery and aid others in need. They can even rear us the most powerful testimony to the Other significant characters in somebody there to shoot her every beauty, seek guidance, and come to a child like Pearl, who rises up to challenge and rewards of teaching, my legacy build awareness and serve minute of her life.”… experience both perception and plea- offer her mother a home — and despite the disappointments. Her per- as warnings. The Grandmother in Jane Smiley won the Pulitzer sure in reading. November 1999 5 SpotlightSpotlight

Family Circle Also, Williams had an article titled “Bylaws, Policies, Dr. Betty J. Conaway, associate professor and Procedures and Guidelines” published in the newsletter chair of curriculum and instruction, and Dr. Pat T. Congratulations to Publications of the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Sharp, professor of curriculum and instruction, co- Collections (Vol. 13, No. 2, August 1999). presented a paper titled “Balancing Content, Field Dr. Laine Scales, social work, and Dr. Dr. Guillermo Garcia-Corales, associate profes- Experiences, and Collaborative Team Teaching in Glenn Blalock, on their recent marriage. sor of Spanish, had a book review of La Muerte Como Reading Methods Courses” at the Association of Teacher Jesse Segura, ITC, and wife, Anna, on Efecto Secundario by Ana Maria Shua published in Education summer conference Aug. 9 in San Antonio. At the birth of their son, Stephen Daniel. Hispania (Vol. 82, No. 2, pp. 275-277). He also had an Presentations the same conference, Dr. Conaway and Carol L. Dr. Beth Lanning, health, human perfor- article titled “Entrevista con Diamela Eltit” published in McGaughey, a Baylor graduate, co-presented a mance and recreation, and her husband, Chasqui: Revista de Literatura Latinoamericana (Vol. paper titled “Breaking Set: Results of a Research Study Robert, on the birth of their son, Austin Scott. 27, No. 2, pp. 85-88). & Participations Examining Metacognitive Processing Differences ▼ Between the Gifted and the Non-Gifted.” ▼ With sympathy to Dr. Sheila Graham, access and learning accommo- Dr. Dwight D. Allman, assistant professor of politi- The family of Dr. John W. Ousley, pro- dation, had a co-authored article titled “Coaching cal science, presented “Body, Soul and Citizen: Plato and Dr. Joe T. Felan III, assistant professor of manage- fessor emeritus of religion, on his recent Adjustments for Student Athletes with Learning Augustine” at the annual meeting of the American ment, presented a paper titled “The Customer Life Cycle: Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder” accepted for Political Science Association Sept. 4 in Atlanta. An Empirical Investigation” at the Service Operations death. publication in the December issue of Coaching ▼ Management Association’s first international conference Dr. Bill McBride, computer science, on Management. Co-author is Dr. Joel Porter, acade- Jill Barrow, director of the Ollie Mae Moen Discovery Aug. 22-25 at Bentley College, Waltham, Mass. The the death of his mother, Mary Frances mic advising. Center, presented a session titled “Science: Teaching with paper also was published in the conference proceedings. (O’Shaughnessy) McBride. ▼ Objects” at the Texas Association of Museums fall work- ▼ Dr. Terry S. Morgan, University develop- Paul A. McCoy, associate professor of art and shop titled “Audiences, Bankability and Cyberspace: Dr. Lianne Fridriksson, associate professor of ment, and husband, Dr. Michael Morgan, Ceramist-in-Residence, had an article titled “Aesthetic ABC’s for Museum Education” Sept. 13 in San Antonio. journalism, chaired the opening session titled “Media George W. Truett Theological Seminary, on Tension: The Art of James Tisdale” accepted for publica- ▼ Effects on Political Judgments” of the Political the death of her brother. tion by Ceramics Monthly, a national journal. Dr. Ellie B. Caston, assistant professor of museum Communication Division of the International ▼ studies and director of operations of the Strecker Communication Association at its annual conference in Baylor joins ‘Food for Dr. William Mitchell, professor of political science, Museum Complex, conducted the plenary session titled May in San Francisco. had an article titled “Social, Political and Emergency “Small Museums in the 21st Century” and served as a ▼ Families’ drive Nov. 19 Response: Preliminary Reports from the Kocaeli (Izmit) panelist on the cultural tourism round table at the Dr. Kevin Gutzwiller, associate professor of biolo- For the first time, Baylor University will Earthquake of Aug. 17” published in the MCEER annual meeting of the Louisiana Association of gy, presented a paper titled “Bird-landscape Relations in participate in Food for Families from 6 a.m. Response, a periodical of the Multidisciplinary Center Museums held in May in New Orleans. the Chihuahuan Desert: Coping with Uncertainties” at for Earthquake Engineering Research. ▼ the fifth World Congress of the International Association to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Baylor ball parks ▼ by the Ferrell Special Events Center. Dr. John Nordling, assistant professor of classics, Sponsored by H-E-B Food Stores, had an article titled “The Prayer that Jesus Gave” pub- KWTX Channel 10, Boy Scouts of America lished in the Life and of the World Press. ▼ and the National Guard, Food for Families PROFILE Dr. Robert Ray is a non-perishable food drive that bene- , professor of English, had an article titled “New Allusions to Sidney and Hooker” published fits food pantries throughout Central Texas, in Notes & Queries (June 1999). including Caritas of Waco. ▼ Baylor’s Baylor faculty, staff and students may Dr. Laine Scales, assistant professor of social work, bring donated goods to the ball parks had a co-authored chapter titled “Family Violence in ‘Dr. Doolittle’ Nov. 19. Those interested in helping col- Rural Areas: Law Enforcement and Social Workers lect and sort items at the center should Working Together for Change” published in Preserving Cunningham speaks for and Strengthening Small Towns and Rural Com- contact Melissa Prihoda, Baylor community munities, I. Carlton-LaNey, R. Edwards and P.N. Reid city’s unwanted animals services coordinator, at ext. 2371. (1999) by National Association of Social Workers Press. — Catherine Lowe ▼ n a perfect world, people would love and Dr. Mark Taylor, associate professor of biology, wrote respect their pets and there would be no six chapters of a new junior high textbook titled Holt Ineed for animal shelters and humane soci- Science and Technology: Life Science, published by eties. Until that time comes, John Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Cunningham, lecturer in communication ▼ studies, will devote his precious free time to at the Lafayette Animal Shelter in Lafayette, Dr. Nancy B. Upton, associate professor of man- finding homes for unwanted dogs and cats. Ind., while attending Purdue University. agement and The Ben H. Williams Professor of On any given weekend, Cunningham can Cunningham recently was elected to the Entrepreneurship, had a co-authored article titled be found at PetsMart’s Luv-A-Pet Adoption Waco Humane Society’s board of directors. He “Mentoring in Family Firms” accepted for publication Center, a program in which pets from the is in the process of setting up the annual in the Dec. 4 issue of Family Business Review. Co- Waco Humane Society/Animal Shelter are Ninfa’s animal shelter night — sometime in author is Dr. John Boyd, career services. taken to the pet superstore at 4600 Franklin November — in which 10 percent of a desig- Now you know. ▼ Ave. in hopes someone will adopt them. nated night’s proceeds goes to the shelter. Dr. Joseph White, assistant professor of biology, “About 2 1/2 years ago, I realized I want- Cunningham practices what he preaches, Q: At what age should I begin co-authored an article titled “Temporal Patterns of ed to get involved with an animal organiza- having adopted all his pets from shelters — my child in music lessons? Ecosystem Processes on Simulated Landscapes in Glacier tion,” Cunningham said. “I started volunteer- his two cats from Lafayette and his three dogs, National Park, Montana, USA” that was published in ing at the Waco shelter, where I would take Max (a heeler mix), Scooter (a dachshund A: There are excellent, delightful Landscape Ecology (Vol. 14, pp. 311-329). Co-authors dogs for walks, clean cages and bathe the pup- mix) and Peanut (a cocker spaniel mix) from music programs, such as Musicgarten are R.E. Keane and P. Morgan. pies. But if you are a die-hard animal lover, Luv-A-Pet. and Kindermusik, available now for ▼ volunteering at the shelter can be very diffi- “I really think mutts are the way to go if preschool children. They introduce Stephen L. Williams, assistant professor of muse- cult. When PetsMart opened, I started volun- you are looking for a dog,” he said. “The the fundamentals of music at the um studies and collection manager of the Strecker teering for the Luv-A-Pet program, and that is mixed breeds tend to lose some of the negative young child’s own pace and are fun Museum Complex, had a co-authored chapter titled an ideal place for me.” characteristics the purebreds have. Plus, if you for the children. Piano lessons are “Testing Documentation Media for Permanent During the summer, he volunteers most get a pet from a shelter, you are truly saving a more successful after such a course Collection Records” published in Managing the Saturdays for seven hours, and about 16 hours life.” and following the first grade in school Modern Herbarium by the Royal Ontario Museum a month during the academic year. Cunningham encourages people to volun- when reading is well under way. (pp. 225-234). Co-author is R.R. Monk. Williams also Cunningham has been a big supporter of teer at the animal shelter, even though it can Roger L. Keyes, had a co-authored chapter titled “Training Strategies for humane societies for most of his life. He start- be emotional. Professor of Piano Staff Members With Responsibilities for Managing ed working for the San Diego animal shelter “The way I look at it is that even if a dog Division of Keyboard Studies School of Music Collections” published in Museums, Catalysts for while in junior high school and volunteered or cat you have played with gets put to sleep, at Community Development by the Museum of Texas for the ASPCA in Los Angeles while an under- least the time that you spent with it made that Tech (pp. 110-116). Co-authors are P.S. Cato, San Diego graduate at the University of Southern animal’s life better.” — Julie Carlson Reader-posed questions for Now You Know! may be sent to BaylorNews, Museum of National History; R.R. Waller, Canadian California. He spent seven years as a volunteer PO Box 97024 through campus mail or e-mailed to [email protected]. Museum of Nature; L. Sharp, Virginia Tech Museum of Natural History; and J.E. Simmons, University of Kansas. 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Welch Dr. Daniel Wivagg, professor of biology and direc- istry, was issued a new patent March 23 for “Anti-Mitotic Dr. John Knue, lecturer in information systems, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, gave invited lec- tor of undergraduate studies in biology, served on a Agents which Inhibit Tubulin Polymerization.” facilitated two sessions, “Preferred Learning Styles at tures on his group’s research at the 10th international Grant Review Panel for the National Science ▼ Work” and “Planning Individualized Approaches to meeting on Boron Chemistry in July in Durham, Foundation’s course, curriculum and laboratory Leo Percer, catalog department, Moody Library, was Business Training,” for the Heart of Texas Chapter of the England, and at the seventh international conference improvement initiative July 26-29 in Washington, D.C. selected as the Libraries’ “Staff Member of the Month” for American Society for Training and Development July 27 on the Chemistry of the Platinum Group Metals in He also read Advanced Placement biology essays for the September. and Aug. 23. Dr. Knue is a past president/director of the August in Nottingham, England. Educational Testing Service June 9-16 at Clemson ▼ local ASTD. ▼ University in South Carolina. Dr. James F. Moshinskie, assistant professor of ▼ Dr. Robert D. Straughan, assistant professor of ▼ information systems, was elected first vice president of the Richard J. Martinez, assistant professor of man- marketing, presented a co-authored paper titled “A Lisa Zygo, senior research scientist at Baylor’s Center Texas Association of Educational Technology and will agement, presented “The Effect of Patenting on Choice Model of International Internships: A Profile of for Applied Geographic and Spatial Research, gave a coordinate its state convention in Austin in 2000. Liquidity: An Examination of U.S. Pharmaceutical Students Across Seven Universities” at the annual presentation titled “Wetland Distribution in the Big ▼ Firms” at the annual meeting of the Academy of Society of Marketing Advances conference Oct. 26-30 in Thicket National Preserve” to a group of scientists at Dr. M. David Rudd, professor of psychology, received Management Aug. 9 in Chicago. Co-author is Ed Atlanta. Co-authors are Nancy D. Albers-Miller, Blackland Research Center Sept. 20 in Temple. the American Association of Suicidology’s Edwin Levitas, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. University of North Carolina, and Penelope J. Prenshaw, Shneidman Award for outstanding research in suicidology ▼ Millsaps College. The paper also will be published in the at the association’s convention in April. Dr. Rudd also was Dr. William Mitchell, professor of political science, conference’s proceedings. Dr. Straughan also presented named a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive presented “Public Policy and Emergency Response” “Development of Internet-Assisted Courses: Motivating Honors & Therapy. Sept. 15 to the City of San Francisco and Sept. 16 to the Students of Utilize Electronic Resources,” co-authored ▼ City of Los Angeles as a member of the Earthquake by Albers-Miller. Appointments Dr. Nancy B. Upton, associate professor of manage- Engineering Research Institute Reconnaissance Team ▼ ment and The Ben H. Williams Professor of Entrepre- for the Izmit, Turkey, Aug. 17 earthquake. He also pre- Dr. C. William Thomas, professor and The J.E. Dr. Anita S. Baker, associate professor of curricu- neurship, has been elected to the board of directors of sented “Emergency Management and Societal Costs of Bush Professor of Accounting, presented “The lum and instruction, has been asked by Johanna K. Lyric Opera of Waco. the Turkey Earthquake” as part of the EERI team to the Integrated Accounting Curriculum: Dual-Track Lemlech to review the fourth edition of her book ▼ World Bank and others Sept. 22-23 at Georgetown Approach” at the annual meeting of the American Curriculum and Instructional Methods for the Stephen L. Williams, assistant professor of museum University. Accounting Association Aug. 18 in San Diego. Elementary and Middle School, which will be pub- studies and collection manager of the Strecker Museum ▼ ▼ lished in 2000 by Merrill Prentice Hall. Complex, received the President’s Award for exceptional Heather A. Newsome, lecturer in economics, Dr. Joseph White, assistant professor of biology, ▼ service to the Society for the Preservation of Natural presented “Demonstration of National Council CD- presented “Carbon Accumulation Estimated for New Bruce Byars, senior research scientist for the Center History Collections. ROM” at a workshop at Stephen F. Austin University for Zealand Indigenous Vegetation from the 3-PG Model” for Applied Geographic and Spatial Research, has been high school teachers June 25. She also presented the at the annual meeting of the Ecological Society of named a reviewer for the Journal of the American Texas Council on Economic Education’s new web page America Aug. 8-12 in Spokane, Wash. Water Resources Association. Send “Family Circle” or “Spotlight” items by at its semi-annual meeting Sept. 9-11 in San Antonio. ▼ ▼ e-mail to [email protected] or by campus ▼ Dr. Trena L. Wilkerson, assistant professor of cur- Dr. Robert G. Collmer, distinguished professor mail to Box 97024. Space limitations may Dr. Patricia M. Norman, assistant professor of riculum and instruction, presented a paper titled “The emeritus of English, has been granted membership in result in some items being held until the management, presented “Protecting Knowledge and Challenge, The Issues: A Successful Model in Teacher the Grolier Club of New York, an association of collectors next month. Capabilities in Strategic Alliances: Resource and Education for Integrating Technology in the Teaching of rare books and manuscripts. ▼ November 1999 7 LastGlanceLastGlance

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Grant Awards (September) Jim Doak, public safety; $71,150; COPS Universal Hiring Program; U.S. Department of Justice Heritage Harvest Bonfire Nov. 2 fun for whole family J. Brian Elliott, communication studies; $5,384; Grace to Serve: A Documentary on the Life of Floyd magine sipping a cool sarsaparilla in “I love to storytell,” said Collier, who also Grady; Graceworks Unlimited Foundation an old-time saloon, playing horseshoes directs and acts in local theater productions Cassie Findley and Rosemary Townsend, health services; $308,059, Community Mentoring Ior dominoes, listening to stories around and is a retired high school English teacher. for Adolescent Development (renewal); Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse a campfire, or square dancing to a fiddle “I enjoy telling stories to children because Dr. Kevin Gutzwiller, biology; $7,000; Interactive Effects of Climate Change on Migratory and guitar. You can make that image a they can get so wrapped up in them, which in Landbirds; U.S. Department of the Interior (U.S. Geological Survey, amendment to existing agreement) reality at this year’s Heritage Harvest turn gets me more into them.” Dr. Lee C. Nordt, geology; $47,000; Archaelogical and Archival Record Collection (renewal); HQ, Bonfire 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Gov. Bill Other fun family events include square III Corps and Fort Hood (U.S. Army Directorate of Public Works) and Vara Daniel Historic Village. dancing, phrenology readings, pie- and Rosemary Townsend and Cassie Findley, health services; Dr. Susan Johnsen, Dr. This year’s event will feature a carni- donut-eating contests, and horse-drawn rides Betty Conaway and Dr. Eric Robinson, School of Education; Dr. Kevin Barge and Dr. Karla val theme as a celebration of the autumn through the village. Old-fashioned drinks Leeper, communication studies; and Dr. Truell Hyde, physics; $6,079,058; GEAR UP, U.S. Department harvest, said Dinah Siemon, education such as root beer, sarsaparilla and birch beer of Education coordinator for the village. The size of the will be available at the saloon. Larry Brumley, public relations and Kliff Kuehl, KCTF; $17,000; Planning Grant; Cooper bonfire will depend upon the status of the “We think the village is a wonderful Foundation McLennan County burn ban. place to have fun because you feel like you Village staff dressed in attire reminis- are transported to the past,” Siemon said. TOTAL AWARDS: $6,534,651 cent of the 1890s, plus a few cowboys and “Families have a great time because the kids cowgirls, will help folks enjoy the have so many activities from which to Grant Proposals (September) evening’s activities, which will include choose,” she said, adding that the village will Dr. Ann E. Rushing and Dr. Wendy E. Sera, biology; $117,900; A Feeling For the games such as horseshoes, dominoes, toss host a different family event each month. Organism: Undergraduate Summer Research in Organismal Biology at Baylor University; National the washer, king cotton and bowling pin The event is free for Baylor faculty, staff Science Foundation knock-off. Game winners will receive and students. For the community, tickets are Dr. Charles M. Garner, Dr. Kevin G. Pinney, chemistry and biochemistry; $157,162; prizes. $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens and $1 for Undergraduate Research Emphasizing Spectroscopy at Baylor University, National Science Foundation To add more nostalgia, Leslie Collier, children ages 6 to 15; children under 6 are Dr. Diana Garland and Dr. Laine Scales; Center for Family and Community Ministries; a part-time educator at the village, will free. $5,000; Religion and Spirituality: Resources, Challenges and Ethical Dilemmas for Social Workers; tell harvest stories by the bonfire. For more information, contact Siemon Council on Social Work Education at ext. 1160. — Erika Williams Dr. Joseph White, biology; $413,092; Scale Dependency of Woodland Ecosystem Productivity Estimates Using a Simulation Model (3-PGS) Driven by Satellite-Derived Estimates of Fractional Canopy Properties and Standard Weather Records; National Aeronautics and Space Administration Dr. Ronald Morgan, mathematics; $69,788; Implicitly Restarted GMRES For Linear Equations with Multiple Right-Hand Sides; National Science Foundation Dr. Diana Garland, Center for Family and Community Ministries; $300,000; Master of Social Work Program; The Henry Luce Foundation Inc. Dr. Kyle Cole, journalism; $6,000; Mayborn Scholar in Journalism; Frank W. Mayborn Foundation Dr. Kristina DeNeve, psychology and neuroscience; $166,900; Examining the Mechanisms of Religiosity’s Role for Mental Health; John Templeton Foundation Dr. Nicole C. DeJong, engineering; $5,000; Discovery Week Program; 3M Foundation Dr. Michael Morgan, Truett Seminary; $280,000; Truett Seminary Scholarships and Operating Costs; Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

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