NEWSPAPER OF STATE UNIVERSITY • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2002

EMINENT FACULTY AWARD ○ ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Dillman nabs top faculty prize

BY TIM MARSH UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

Don A. Dillman, Washington State University social scientist and internationally known statistical survey expert, has been named the recipient of the 2002 Eminent Faculty Award, the university’s top faculty honor. “Don Dillman epitomizes the WSU motto, ‘World Class. Face to Face.’” said WSU President V. Lane Rawlins. “The strength of our university is reflected in his excellence,” Rawlins said. One of Dillman’s nominators noted, “No other social scientist has been as influential in develop- ing the scientific basis for survey research methodology over the last 25 years.” Dillman and five other faculty award winners will be saluted during the annual WSU Faculty Honors Convocation, set for 3 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in Bryan Hall Auditorium. Dillman is the second faculty member to receive the award, created last year by Rawlins. Virginia Steel, director of libraries, enjoys challenge posed by traditional and electronic library. (Photo by Bob Hubner, WSU Photo Services) The honor includes a cash award of $15,000. In his 33rd year at WSU, Dillman is the

LIBRARY VS. INTERNET

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APPLICATION DEADLINE MOVED

Online research grows, challenges ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ role of WSU’s traditional libraries More scholars BY ROD FOSS senior Erica Patty may be typical of largest. The Owen library for science WSU TODAY many when she says, “I don’t study at and engineering is the second largest. the libraries anymore at all.” Because of the interdisciplinary nature applying A Spokane billboard shows the Is the library moving slowly, yet of study these days, people tend to visit shocked face of a grade-schooler as his inexorably, towards the scrap heap? more than one library. Holland’s busiest computer screen reports over 9 million Steel says no. time is late morning through the BY ROBERT FRANK WSU TODAY “finds” on his “search.” The ad is afternoon; its busiest days are Monday plugging libraries, with the text Tried and true and Tuesday. Key times of the semester Washington State University’s Admissions and suggesting that the student would have “Nationally, there is a perception that are a factor. Marketing Communication offices are ready to been better served with the help of a use is way down, but this is not so at Steel says WSU libraries boast more celebrate a “threepeat” next fall, if enrollment librarian. Virginia “Ginny” Steel, WSU,” remarks Steel. Students use the than 2 million items and some 30,000 applications continue to roll in at their current director of libraries at WSU and traditional libraries at WSU heavily, she serial publications. In the last five years, rate. professional librarian for 21 years would says. A survey from a year ago showed more than 33 percent of these resources And, despite the current economic downturn agree. Of itself, the Internet is not the 41 percent of the campus population have been checked out. This figure is and anticipated tuition rate increase, momentum problem. Knowing how to find and visited weekly. higher than in many research libraries. is rolling in their direction. Spring semester evaluate information can be. “This figure is ‘down’ slightly, but the Last year, 812,000 items were checked showed record-level enrollment and, so far, fall But a recent article in the “Chronicle buildings are far from deserted,” said out or used in-house, a figure that is applications are surpassing last year’s levels by 20 of Higher Education” suggests that Steel. “Students are lining up for the average for a library system the size of percent. Now, the university wants to use this students are deserting the traditional computers at Holland/New Library, but WSU’s and yet one that represents a opportunity to nudge itself closer to one of its library in favor of online information. traditional resources are still being used. slight decrease for the university. long-standing goals — raising academic standards Dorm rooms and classrooms have Students still come for help and study,” Funding for WSU libraries overall has and attracting high-ability students. Internet connections. WSU’s Samuel H. she asserts. declined because of statewide budget Already under way, the Admissions Office has Smith (CUE) building, with online WSU has six different libraries with reductions. “However, decreased classrooms and even a “café” sporting different hours and different focus. The funding for collections has not been (See “Academic scholars,” page 8) the electronic hookups, has been touted Holland/New Library for social sciences, as a modern marvel for education. WSU business, humanities and fine arts is the (See “Library,” page 8) President’s dialogue Foundation to move to downtown Pullman slated for March 7 BY SUE HINZ half of the second floor and the entire tion helps consolidate the foun- WSU NEWS BUREAU third floor of the three-story brick dation’s work force and gives us a President Rawlins will hold his next building, to be built on the southwest visible presence from which to raise Dialogue with faculty, staff and students at The Washington State University corner of Main and Kamiaken streets. support for the university’s strategic noon Thursday, March 7, in Room 119 of the Foundation has signed a 15-year lease The remaining space will be available position. Samuel H. Smith Center for Undergraduate with Duane Brelsford Jr. and Duane for other tenants. Greg Royer, vice president for Education. After opening remarks on current Brelsford Sr. of Town Centre LLC, “We are thrilled that the project WSU Business Affairs, said the city, university topics, Rawlins will take questions. which will begin work on a $3 mil- will become a reality,” said Greg the real estate developers and other Anyone wanting to submit a question in lion Town Centre project in Pullman. Sheridan, associate vice president of advance should send it to [email protected]. He The WSU Foundation will occupy University Development. “The reloca- (See “Foundation,” bottom of page 3) will address these questions during the Dialogue.

2 ALUMNI AWARDS 3 FACULTY AWARDS 4 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 5 TERRORISM 2 • February 22, 2002 WSU Today www.wsu.edu/nis/wsutoday.html WSU NEWS BRIEFS Dillman nabs Eminent award... university’s Thomas S. Foley In all, he has written Distinguished Professor of nine books and 180 Spokane Health Sciences grand opening Government and Public Policy in publications and served See WSU’s new, state-of-the-art health science facility on the the Departments of Sociology as investigator on 71 Riverpoint campus, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Spokane. An open and Rural Sociology. grants and contracts house for public tours will begin at noon and run through 1 p.m. He is deputy director for worth nearly $10 Friday, Feb. 22. Tours will last about 30 minutes. Call 358-7540 for Research and Development in million. more information. the Social and Economic Sciences From 1991 – 95, he Research Center at WSU. In was senior survey Writing Portfolio results examined Feb.26 1970, he was founding coordina- methodologist in the A report detailing student performance on the recent WSU tor of the SESRC’s Public Opinion Office of the Director, Writing Portfolio will be presented to faculty, staff and students by Laboratory, one of the first U.S. Bureau of the Campus Writing Programs 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in university-based telephone Census. He provided Room 518 of the Sam Smith Center for Undergraduate Education. A survey laboratories in the United leadership for the short reception will follow. States. He directed SESRC for 10 development of new This presentation also will discuss ways in which information years, 1986 – 96. questionnaire designs from this report can be used. Everyone is invited. For information, Dillman is recognized interna- and procedures for the call Campus Writing Programs at 335-7959. tionally as a major contributor to 2000 Decennial Census the development of modern mail and other government ‘Fun Committee’ plans snowshoe trip and telephone survey methods. surveys. Don Dillman, WSU social scientist His book, “Mail and Telephone Dillman is president The Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) Fun Surveys: The Total Design of the American Association He is a graduate of Iowa Committee is sponsoring a one-day snowshoe trip on Feb. 23 that Method,” was the first to provide of Public Opinion Research State University, from which includes snowshoe rental and transportation. detailed procedures for conduct- and winner of numerous he also earned his master of Spouses, significant others and friends are invited, but GPSA will ing surveys by these methods. awards. science and doctoral degrees. only pay snowshoe rentals for current WSU graduate and profes- sional students. Rental information is available for all others. Those who already have snowshoes (or cross-country skis) are already “a step ahead.” Send questions or reservations to Nick Som at [email protected]. Snowshoes are first come, first served, and you have to give your Nine selected to receive weight (with warm clothing and whatever else you will carry) to rent the proper size. Alumni Achievement Award Common Ministry hosts buffet/auction The Graduate School is ners, Inc., a nationally recog- president for research, dean of The 14th Annual buffet/auction to benefit The Common presenting nine Alumni nized authority on global the Graduate School, professor Ministry at WSU will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the Achievement Awards, each investing. of toxicology at Purdue Community Congregational United Church of Christ located at representing a different college, • College of Education — University. 525 NE Campus in Pullman. For information or tickets, contact The on April 16 in Kimbrough Hall, Herbert M. Berg, Ed.D. 1981, • College of Sciences — Common Ministry at 332-2611 or [email protected]. commemorating 100 years of education. Executive director for Gordon Hager, Ph.D. 1973, graduate education. Here are the Association for the Advance- chemical physics (now materi- College of Education to host conference the winners: ment of International Education. als science). Technical advisor “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” is this year’s theme of the College of • College of Agriculture and • College of Engineering and at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Education’s preprofessional conference, to be held 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Home Economics — Joseph Architecture — Ed Schweitzer, Mexico. Saturday, March 2, in the Compton Union Building. The confer- Jwu-Shan Jen, M.S. 1964, food Ph.D. 1977, electrical engineer- • Intercollegiate College of ence reflects the Dr. Suess Read Across America Celebration and science. U.S. Under Secretary for ing. Founder of Schweitzer Nursing — Janice M. Linehan, features two keynote speakers and seven workshops. Research, education, and Engineering Laboratories. M.N. 1999. Family nurse All faculty, graduate and undergraduate students statewide who economics; oversees four • College of Liberal Arts — practitioner. agencies of the USDA Research Michael Holloman, M.F.A. • College of Veterinary are interested in education are invited. Lunch will be provided. Service. 1993. Associate professor of Medicine — Travis C. McGuire, Reserve a free spot by e-mailing [email protected] by Feb. 25. • College of Business and fine arts, University. Ph.D. 1968, veterinary pathol- Economics — Gary Brinson, • College of Pharmacy — ogy. Professor in the veterinary Register now for mock interviews M.B.A. 1968. Founder and Gary E. Isom, Ph.D. 1973, microbiology and pathology Students preparing to enter the current tight job market or retired chair of Brinson Part- pharmacology/toxicology. Vice department at WSU. looking for internships are encouraged to practice their interview skills in a mock interview from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Lighty 160. Participants will receive valuable feedback from recruiters attending the Career Expo. This is the final opportunity this academic year for mock interviews sponsored by Career Bhatia Lecture March 5 Services. For more information on mock interviews, Expo events and Author, teacher and activist national Teacher Formation online registration, go to . Advance registra- Parker J. Palmer will discuss Program for K – 12 teachers. His WSU Today tion is required; sign-up continues until Feb. 28. “Working for Change in Higher “Courage to Teach” program was Education: What Community piloted in Washington state from Volume 13, Number 13 Organizers Can Teach Us” for 1996 – 98, and he is the author of Career Expo slated for March 6 Washington State University’s several books. WSU Today is published More than 150 employers from throughout the country are V.N. Bhatia Lecture on Excellence He graduated cum laude with a biweekly on Fridays during the academic year and once expected to woo hundreds of students from the University of Idaho in Education. This public bachelor’s in philosophy and and Washington State University at the 2002 Spring Career Expo of a month in the summer by presentation is set for 4:10 p.m., sociology from Carleton College. WSU’s University Relations the . Booths will be open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednes- March 5, in Todd Auditorium. He received his doctorate in Office, French Administration day, March 6, inside the University of Idaho Kibbie Dome. Some Palmer serves as a senior sociology from the University of Building 336, Pullman, WA employers will offer job interviews following the expo. 99164-1040. Information of associate of the American California Berkeley. The expo is free; no registration is required. Business dress and interest to faculty and staff Association of Higher Education The lecture is presented in honor resumes are suggested. For more information, check the online site and items on intrauniversity and as senior advisor to the Fetzer of V.N. Bhatia, director emeritus, matters will be considered: at . Institute. He founded the University Honors Program. Fax 509-335-0932. Online: WSU Today can also Technology, disability focus of conference be viewed online at California State University Northridge’s (CSUN) 17th annual March 18 – 23 in Los Angeles, Calif. The Assistive Technology NEH summer stipend Applications Certificate Program 2002 Summer Training Schedule is Copy deadline: 10 a.m. Friday, seven days prior to now available. competition beginning publication date. More information on these workshops is available at: (818) 677- 2578 V/TTY; fax: (818) 677-4929; e-mail: [email protected] or Web The National Endowment for per institution. Therefore, all Editor: Robert Frank, site: . the Humanities has posted its WSU proposals must be received 509-335-7727, [email protected] competition for 2003 summer at the Office of Grant and Scholarships available to study in Japan stipends. The stipends are Research Development (423 Neill Associate Editor: The Consulate General of Japan, Seattle, is now accepting opportunities for individuals to Hall) by 5 p.m. Wednesday, May Rod Foss, 509-335-4668, [email protected] applications for 2002 and 2003 scholarships for studying in Japan. pursue advanced work in the 1. U.S. citizens living in Washington, Montana, and northern Idaho humanities that contributes to NEH summer stipend guide- University Photographers: are eligible to apply through the Seattle office. The scholarships are: scholarly knowledge or to the lines and application forms are Bob Hubner Japanese Studies, deadline April 5; Teacher Training Student, general public’s understanding of available online: and Shelly Hanks deadline April 5; Research Student, deadline August 9; and Senshu- the humanities. Each award . and medical insurance. For more information, check the Japanese full-time independent study and Nominations will be made and Consulate Web site at or e-mail research. investigators will be notified no [email protected] or Ann Halpin at [email protected]. NEH allows only two proposals later than Monday, May 20. www.wsu.edu/nis/wsutoday.html WSU Today February 22, 2002 • 3

SAHLIN, SMITH, FACULTY ADDRESS ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Five top WSU faculty selected for awards

BY TIM MARSH convocation, Hipps will give the address on April 23. 1976, is a WSU Boeing Distinguished Professor of UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Frances McSweeney is known for her fundamental Mathematics and Science Education. He is a graduate work on behavior and reinforcement. The National of the University of California Riverside. His master Washington State University faculty members, Science Foundation and the National Institute of of arts degree is from UCR and his doctoral degree is Frances K. “Fran” McSweeney, Ron C. Mental Health have funded much of her research. from St. Louis University. Mittelhammer, John L. “Skip” Paznokas, Lynda McSweeney, who has taught at WSU since 1974, is an Lynda Paznokas is a WSU Boeing Distinguished Paznokas and Kerry W. Hipps, have been named Edward R. Meyer Distinguished Professor, and serves Professor of Science Education. She has helped among the winners of this year’s top honors for on grant review panels and research journal editorial revamp and revise the university’s elementary university faculty. boards. She is a Smith College graduate and earned science teaching methods courses. Her efforts have These five — in addition to the Eminent Faculty her master of science and doctoral degrees from created WSU student-centered science education Award winner, Don A. Dillman — will be saluted Harvard University. laboratories, a science education classroom, an during the annual WSU Faculty Honors Convoca- Ron Mittelhammer is one of the most effective outdoor education program and a science education tion, 3 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in Bryan Hall Audito- teachers of statistics and econometrics in the United course for WSU’s new Master’s in Teaching degree. A rium. States, say his nominators. At WSU since 1977, his member of the WSU faculty since 1999, Paznokas is a Frances McSweeney, professor of psychology, will WSU graduate. Her master’s degree is from Portland coherent and well-reasoned lectures make even receive the Sahlin Faculty Excellence Award for State University and her doctoral degree is from highly complex concepts understandable, especially Research, Scholarship and Arts. The Sahlin Faculty . when supplemented by the use of his own interactive Excellence Award for Instruction will go to Ron C. A WSU faculty member since 1978, Kerry W. Hipps computer-based instructional materials. He has Mittelhammer, agricultural economics professor. is a researcher and teacher in the physics and chemis- written two textbooks. A graduate of Rutgers Univer- John L. “Skip” Paznokas will receive the Sahlin try of molecules and solids. His accomplishments in sity, Mittelhammer earned his master of science Faculty Excellence Award for Public Service. Lynda single-molecule electronics, using the scanning Paznokas, teaching and learning associate professor, degree from Rutgers and his doctoral degree from tunneling microscope, provide a base from which to will receive the Marian E. Smith Faculty Achievement WSU. launch a number of new technologies. His skills in Award, for significant and meritorious achievement Skip Paznokas’ efforts with teachers of science, presenting information to his students, his peers and in teaching. including those in biology, have been honored to lay audiences are praised by them. His published Kerry W. Hipps, chemistry and materials science statewide. Especially notable is his commitment to papers show strength in both theory and experiment. professor, was selected to deliver the Distinguished in-service training, during which teachers learn new Hipps is a University of Texas at El Paso graduate. He Faculty Address. Although honored during the skills to assist them in class. Paznokas, at WSU since earned his doctoral degree from WSU.

State revenue continues to slide WEB PAGE Washington state’s income woes appear to populations. be worsening. Governor Gary Locke an- “These official revenue forecasts are the nounced the latest revenue projections from numbers the Legislature and my office are SPOTLIGHT the Office of the Forecast Council earlier this required by law to use in preparing state week. According to the council, the official budgets,” said Locke. He added that “more state revenue forecast went down another painful and cost-cutting measures need to be $248.6 million. That puts the estimated deficit considered. In addition, we will consider at more than $1.5 billion in the 2001-03 revenue options such as closing outdated tax biennial budget. The governor warned that exemptions and loopholes. the shortfall could worsen with other projec- “It remains my hope we can balance the tions on school enrollment, rising social state budget without a general tax increase,” service caseloads and increasing prison he said.

Nominations open for library award

WSU Libraries are seeking nominations for the nominee’s efforts in one or more of the the Faculty Library Award 2002. The award is following areas: encouraging students to use presented annually to a WSU faculty member the libraries, personal use of the libraries, who has consistently supported WSU libraries. personal support of or contributions to the The award will be presented in a public cer- libraries, interaction and cooperation with emony in April during National Library Week. library faculty, service on library committees. Any WSU student, faculty or staff may Send a letter of nomination to Nancy A. nominate a faculty member for the award. Spitzer ([email protected]) at Holland Library- Get the scoop on Cougar Pride Days Nominations should include a statement about 5610 by March 11. A myriad of events are planned for Cougar Pride Days, March 28 – April 5. For information or to find out how you or your department can participate, you can now go to the new Cougar Pride Days Web site at , or you President’s Award nominations sought can access that site via the university’s events calendar page at . Nominations are being accepted for the Leadership Center (CUB third floor), Student President’s Award, which recognizes student Affairs (Lighty), the Multicultural Student excellence in leadership and service. All WSU Centers, the Women’s Resource Center and the students in good academic and social standing are Disability Resource Center. Or, download forms eligible for nomination by peers, deans, depart- from . Foundation ... ment chairs, faculty, administrators and staff. Nomination deadline is Feb. 28. Return forms (continued from page 1) Award criteria addresses leadership, values, to: The Student Leadership Center, CUB 322, zip initiative, self-awareness and responsibility. 7204. For additional information, contact: Paul downtown businesses worked together to make the project work. Nomination forms are available at the Student Mencke at [email protected]. “Local businesses were very vocal in their support for the project,” Royer said. “City officials solved parking issues and the developer worked hard to meet our needs.” “The foundation, the university and Pullman community leadership needed to make the revitalization of the downtown core Faculty invited to nominate students a priority because it helps us recruit students, faculty and staff and makes our community a more dynamic place to reside and do for Undergraduate Scholar Awards business,” WSU President V. Lane Rawlins said. Brelsford Jr. said he was excited that the last eight months of The WSU Faculty Association for Scholarship and one of the following: planning will come to fruition. “This is an investment in the Research and the WSU Chapter of the Sigma Xi • an original research paper or project report community. We are coming together to make this project happen Scientific Research Society will each award three • an artist’s/writer’s/composer’s work portfolio and this collective effort will make it successful.” scholarships as part of their Undergraduate Scholar • similar evidence of research, scholarship or The 28,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art building will be home to Awards program this spring. The program recog- creative activity more than 45 members of the WSU Foundation staff, offering the nizes outstanding original research and creative The first place award is $400, second place is $200 organization the chance to have most of its staff in one location. It scholarship by undergraduate students during any and third place is $100. will be built on the site where an October 2000 fire destroyed of the last three semesters at WSU. Information and application instructions are Pullman’s oldest building. Students must be nominated by a faculty adviser available from Raymond Reeves (335-1948, Following the permit process, foundation construction is ex- with whom the project was undertaken. For [email protected]). Project submission deadline is pected to begin in March. The building should be completed in competitive evaluation, the process also requires March 29. Winners will be announced in April. Nov. 2002. WOMEN’S HISTORY “Women Sustain

The National Women’s History Project is dedicated to promoting gender equity through public recognition of women’s d designated as Women’s History Month. This year’s theme, “Women Sustaining the American Spirit,” showcases the dive National Women’s History Month, visit www.nwhp.org. 7th Women and Leadership Forum set for March 28 Women’s history panel March 12

A forum aimed at recognizing and discussing women’s leader- A panel of four Washington State University his- Steven Kale, associate professor, will discuss ship will be held March 28 in Compton Union Building to high- tory faculty will present a women’s history panel “Women in French Politics in the 19th Century,” look- light National Women’s History Month. The theme for the month discussion at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, in the ing at the role of salons in the political society of French is “Women Sustaining the American Spirit.” Bundy Reading Room of Avery Hall. elites. Barbara Roberts, former governor of Oregon, will give the key- Kathryn Meyer, assistant professor, will discuss Linda Heidenreich, assistant professor, will discuss note address, titled “American Women: Blazing the Trails, Laying “Women in the Roman Empire,” exploring women “Women in Spanish California in the 19th Century.” the Concrete” at 9 a.m. in the CUB Auditorium. in Ancient Rome. Heidenreich will tell the legend of “La Llorona Del Roberts has served as Oregon’s secretary of state, majority leader, Candice Goucher, professor for WSU Vancouver, Norte,” a story about a 19th century soldier’s wife and a county commissioner and a school board member. During her will discuss “Afro-Caribbean Women in Trinidad.” the life of the working class during that time. term as governor, Oregon was ranked the seventh best-managed Goucher will present her research on Trinidad and The panel will accept audience questions following state in the nation in 1993 and had the lowest unemployment in talk about women and the use of African-derived the presentations. For more information, contact Sue 25 years. ritual and performance. Armitage, history professor, 335-8569. She is an active public speaker and the founder of the “Legacy Program” that serves local and state government and nonprofit leaders in Oregon and Washington. Rob- erts also serves as the associate direc- tor of leadership development for Women of Color Day planned for March 1 the Executive Leadership Insti- tute at Portland State Univer- The 14th annual National Women of Color Day pro- advocacy and mentoring. Honorees at this reception, sity. gram at Washington State University is set for 6:30 p.m. organized by the Coalition for Women Students, include She attended Marylhurst Col- Friday, March 1, in the Compton Union Building. students, staff, faculty members, alumnae and lege, Harvard University, As a kickoff to National Women’s History Month, community members. Kennedy School of Government this program highlights women of color on the WSU For more information, contact Alice Coil of the Coa- and Portland State University. campus who have demonstrated leadership, lition for Women Students, 335-6849. The day’s events will be- gin between 8:00 – 8:30 a.m., with registration, a reception and light re- freshments. Alvin Ailey II dancers perform at Beasley Following the keynote address, concurrent ses- Renowned dance troupe Alvin Ailey II will perform tory of 14 different works. sions are planned until at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in Washington State The late Alvin Ailey, acclaimed dancer and choreogra- noon. Two sessions, set University’s Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. pher, began Ailey II in 1974 as a way to bridge the gap for 10:00 – 10:50 a.m., Ailey II, the junior company of the Alvin Ailey Ameri- between The Ailey School and professional careers for the will discuss the influ- can Dance Theater, is an ensemble of emerging chore- school’s exceptional students. Since then, some Ailey II ence of culture on ographers and promising young dancers from The Ailey members have gone on to careers with the Alvin Ailey women today and the Barbara Roberts, former Oregon governor School in New York City. The dance company empha- American Dance Theater. Others have become dance generational differ- sizes technique, performance and repertoire. Each teachers, choreographers and dancers on Broadway. ences in idealism and future goals of students. The latter session dancer has completed advanced training at The Ailey Tickets are $10 – $28 and are available at the Beasley will feature a student panel. School. ticket office, Cougar Depot, North Campus Information One of the 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. sessions discusses the journey to Led by Artistic Director Sylvia Waters, Ailey II fea- Center in Moscow, Albertson’s in Lewiston, G&B Select- vice presidency for two women at WSU, led by Charlene Jaeger, tures dance styles ranging from traditional ballet to A-Seat outlets, online at or by vice president of Student Affairs, and Mary Doyle, vice president modern dance. These styles are showcased in a reper- calling 1-800-325-SEAT. of Information Technology. The other session’s focus is personal wellness and living a balanced life. An additional session will take place 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. that con- tinues the dialogue of a strategic planning session begun last year titled “Women at WSU: Strategic Priorities.” Lavon Frazier, assis- ‘A View from Sichuan,’ tant director of Information Technology, will moderate the discus- sion. Chinese paintings on The Women and Leadership Forum is free and open to the pub- lic. Interested participants can register online at display at CUB beginning March 1. For more information, contact Ginny Boyle, chair of the Women and Leadership Forum, “A View from Sichuan,” paintings by Chinese at 335-6902. artist Ji Ruoxiao, will be on display Feb. 25 – March 15 in the Compton Union Gallery. The artist will demonstrate her painting techniques at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, followed by a 4 p.m. opening of the gallery exhibit. Women’s Recognition Ruoxiao has been described as representative of a new generation of women painters emerg- Luncheon March 28 ing in China. While trained in classical Chinese brush-painting techniques, her work reflects a Washington State University’s Women of Distinction and variety of influences from Chinese folk art to Eu- Woman of the Year Awards will be presented during the 7th ropean impressionism. annual Women’s Recognition Luncheon, beginning noon One of the most exciting aspects of Ruoxiao’s Wednesday, March 28, in the Compton Union Building Ball- work is “her constant experimentation with new room. WSU President V. Lane Rawlins will present awards to an techniques, imagery and stylistic sources,” says alumna, employee, student and a woman not associated with Jean Wetzel of the Department of Art at the Uni- WSU. versity of Puget Sound. As a relatively young art- To qualify for the awards, the nominees must distinguish them- ist, Ruoxiao embodies the desire for creative selves in academic work, career leadership or public service. They growth that is smoldering in many corners of ar- tistic and intellectual Chinese society. also must contribute to the personal growth and success of oth- turns to Sichuan to teach part of the year. ers — especially women — through education, research, public Ruoxiao was born in Chongqing in the Sichuan or volunteer service. province of the People’s Republic of China. She This is Ruoxiao’s second visit to WSU. In 1993, The event is coordinated with WSU’s Women and Leadership graduated from the Fine Art Department of South- she spent several weeks in residence in the Depart- Forum also on March 28. western Normal University in Chongqing and, ment of Fine Arts and exhibited in Gallery III. Other The luncheon was organized by the Women’s Resource Cen- after five years of design work in an auto factor y, venues for solo exhibitions have included the ter and is sponsored by the WSU Foundation and the President’s did advanced study at the Central Institute of Fine Kittredge Gallery of UPS, the Gallery of Goshen Col- Commission on the Status of Women. Arts in Beijing, generally acknowledged as the fin- lege (Indiana), the Provincial Exhibition Hall of Tickets cost $12. Reservations must be made by March 15. est art academy in China. Sichuan and the Museum of Chinese Art in Beijing. Interested participants can register online at . For more information, contact Kathy ment of Sichuan Normal University in Chengdu. national Women’s Conference held in Beijing in the Zeches, director of the Women’s Resource Center, 335-6849. Although she resides in the Seattle area, she re- summer of 1995. MONTH, MARCH 2002 ning the American Spirit” diverse lives and accomplishments. Through a resolution passed by Congress in 1987, the entire month of March is erse and interlocking stories of women who have created and affirmed the American spirit. For more information about

Photo exhibit chronicles 100 years of contributions by WSU women

A collection of photos, titled “Women at WSU: Cel- ebrating a Century of Graduate Education,” will be on display March 15 – April 21 in the New Holland Library atrium. The display features pho- tographs of women who have played a significant role in WSU’s history, includ- ing faculty, staff, administra- tors, undergraduates and graduates, said Tori Byington, a coordinator of the project. During the last century, WSU has offered more than 250 graduate degree pro- Nellie Cooper, School of Business instructor, grams. Part of the display Feb. 19, 1900. highlights the first female graduate in each program. The original display, begun more than 10 years ago by a graduate student, has grown to more than 100 photographs, said Rebecca Steever, co-creator of the project and a production supervisor for Cooperative Extension and the College of Agriculture and Home Economics. A committee working on the project has added about 40 photos, including pictures of administrators and graduates. Student practices tinting lantern slides for botany class, circa 1910. (Photos courtesy of Rebecca Steever)

March 10 ing music written by women composers, performed by Two concerts Concert: Dutch Harpist Gwyneth faculty and students from the Wentink, first-prize winner of WSU Music Department, 8 Calendar of Events the 1999 Young Concert Artists p.m., Kimbrough Concert Hall, focus on International Auditions. Begins organized by School of Music 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, and Theatre Arts, contact Julie women organized by Beasley Perform- Anne Wieck, 335-4331. ing Arts Coliseum, 335-2241. Women’s Tennis: WSU vs. composers Keynote Special Women’s Tennis: WSU vs. Fresno Stanford, noon, Stadium Way State, 10 a.m., Stadium Way courts. Two concerts will be held this courts. month on campus, each provid- Events Events ing a special, but different, fo- cus on women composers. March 29 Sheila Converse, Washing- March 28 March 1 March 12 Women’s Tennis: WSU vs. ton State University instructor of California, noon, Stadium Way Music and Theatre, will perform 7th Annual Women and National Women of Color Day Panel Discussion: “Women in History from Roman Times to courts. Leadership Forum: Provid- Program: Honoring women of a voice recital at 8 p.m. Tuesday, ing an opportunity to discuss color on the WSU campus the Present,” a panel discus- March 26, in Bryan Hall Audito- sion by WSU women histori- different leadership styles who have demonstrated rium, featuring music written by and address ways to enhance leadership, advocacy and ans, 4 p.m., location TBA, organized by: WSU History 20th century American women leadership skills. mentorship. Begins 6:30 p.m., composers. CUB Cascade Room, orga- Department, contact Susan Armitage, 335-8569. Exhibits During the recital, a series of Keynote speaker: Barbara nized by Coalition for Women Students, contact Alice Coil, images, paintings and photo- Roberts, Executive Leader- graphs will be projected on a ship Institute and former 335-6849. Feb. 25 - March 12 governor of Oregon. screen to evoke the mood of the March 12 & 26 “A View from Sichuan”: Paintings song or poem. Latina Film Festival: Two films by Ji Ruoxiao, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Converse will be performing Concurrent Sessions: 8 a.m. – Monday - Friday, Compton 12 p.m., Compton Union March 3 with discussion following will four sets of songs, including run 6 - 9 p.m., location TBA, Union Gallery, organized by compositions by Florence Price, Building, Organized by Alvin Ailey II Dancers: Created Compton Union Gallery, Women and Leadership by dance pioneer genius Alvin organized by Mujeres Unidas, an African American woman contact: Dina Ibarra, 335- contact: Marty Mullen, 335- Alliance, Contact: Ginny Ailey, the company is one of 2313. who won many awards for com- Boyle, 335-6902. America’s leading vehicles for 8200. position in the 1920s; Claire • Session 1: “Women and the the performance of African Brooks, Gabriela Frank, and Influences of Their American modern dance Judith Lang Zaimont. Generations,”moderated by works. Begins 3 p.m., Beasley Faculty and students from the Maggie Reed. Coliseum, organized by March 26 March 18 - April 14 School of Music and Theatre Arts • Session 2: “Sustaining Our Festival Dance & Performing Faculty Recital: Sheila Converse, “Women at WSU: Celebrating a Spirit,” speakers: Marcia Arts, contact Beasley Coli- vocalist, 8 p.m. in Kimbrough Century of Graduate will perform a concert featuring Schekel, Gail Sterns. seum, 335-2241. Music Hall, organized by the Education:” A broad collection songs written by women com- • Session 3: “The Affect of School of Music and Theatre of historic photos women at posers worldwide at 8 p.m. Cultural Backgrounds for Arts, 335-6898. WSU, New Holland Library- Thursday, March 28, in Women Today,” panel Atrium, organized by WSU Kimbrough Hall. members: Sharon Stone, March 8 Graduate School, Holland Women’s History Recognition Library, Cooperative Extension, The concert will feature a Nancy McKee, Barbara Women’s Tennis: WSU vs. Boise Reception: time TBD, in the Aston. and Women’s Resource Center, wide variety of music styles and State, 2 p.m., Stadium Way Lewis Alumni Centre, orga- contact Tory Byington, 335- genres from different time peri- courts, organized by Intercol- nized by the College of 7026. ods. Both vocal and instrumen- Women’s Recognition Lun- legiate Athletics. Agriculture and Home cheon: Presenting the Economics, contact Britta tal performances will be in- Women of Distinction and Nitcy, 335-2243. cluded. This presentation is part Woman of the Year Awards, of the Women’s History Month noon – 1:30 p.m., CUB, Matt March 9 For information, contact: celebration and is free and open Carey Ballroom, organized Women’s Resource Center, to the public. For more informa- by Women’s Resource Women’s Tennis: WSU vs. March 28 Wilson Hall, Room 8, (509) Center, contact Kathy Washington, noon, Stadium tion, contact Julie Wieck, WSU Zeches, 335-6849. Way courts. Women’s Music Recital: Featur- 335-6849. assistant professor, at 335-4331. 6 • February 22, 2002 WSU Today www.wsu.edu/nis/wsutoday.html

registration required: . Sunday, March 3 Club Meeting: Pre-pharmacy Dance Performance: “Alvin Ailey What’s Happening Club, Paulette Walker Rowe, II,” 3 p.m., Beasley Coliseum. 6 p.m., Wegner G-50. Chamber Music: Faculty perform- PERFORMANCES/LECTURES/ART/MUSIC/EVENTS/CLASSES ers, 3 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre.

February 22 –– March 9 Thursday, Feb. 28 Monday, March 4 Registration Deadline: Last day to sign up for mock inter- Biological Sciences Seminar: “Structural and Functional Rela- views, sponsored by Career Services as part of 2002 tionships in C4 Photosynthesis,” Gerry Edwards, WSU School of Career Expo. Register at . Biological Sciences, 3:45 p.m., Todd Hall 276. Nomination Deadline: for President’s Award, recogniz- ing student excellence in leadership and service. Con- tact Paul Mencke at Tuesday, March 5 [email protected]. Mock Interviews: Part of 2002 Art a la Carte: “Contemplating Career Expo, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., the Journey, Part 2.” Lighty 160. Kathleen Bodley, Pullman V.N. Bhatia Lecture: “Working for artist, shares her personal Change in Higher Education: artistic journey. CUB Cascade What Community Organizers Room 123, 12:10 p.m. Sign- Can Teach Us,” Dr. Parker J. ing for the hearing impaired Palmer, 4:10 p.m., Todd Audito- is available upon request. rium. Lecture will be video- Molecular Biosciences Semi- streamed to branch campuses. nar: “Control of Cell Prolif- International Film Event: “Raba eration and Cancer: A New Liubvi” (A Slave of Love) 1978, Perspective,” Carlos Birgitta Ingemanson, 7:00 p.m., Sonnenschein, Tufts Univer- Fine Arts Auditorium. Fourth sity, 12:10 p.m., Todd 130. film in the Department of For- Geology Seminar: “Water in eign Languages and Literatures Ji Ruoxiao will be at WSU Feb. 25 for the opening of her exhibit in the Compton Union Gallery. the Yakima Basin,” Tom Ring, 11th Annual International Film Yakama Nation Series. hydrogeologist, 4 p.m., Sam Concert: Faculty Jazz Workshop, 8 Exhibits Friday, Feb. 22 Seminar: “Genetic Approaches To- Smith (CUE) Building, Room p.m., Kimbrough Concert Hall. wards an Understanding of Sleep 219. Etiquette Dinner: “Be a Star,” 6 – 9 Regulation,” Bruce O’Hara, “Masks, Music and Motion”: Grand Opening: The Health Sci- “WSU Presents”: “The Human p.m., University Inn Convention Ph.D., noon, Wegner Hall G-1. Yoruba exhibits. Runs through ence Building, Riverpoint cam- Genome Project,” (Part II), Center. Reservations at Lighty the end of February. For more pus, is hosting an open house Biological Sciences Seminar: “Clas- by Victor A. McKusick, M.D., 180. information call (360) 546- with three 30-minute tours be- sifying the Vertebrates and Inver- Johns Hopkins University, et 9469 or (360) 546-9575. ginning at noon. tebrates: Echo from the Cam- al., 9 p.m., KWSU-TV channel Pharmaceutical Sciences Semi- brian Explosion,” Jon Mallatt, 10; 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3, “Photography on the Color KWSU-TV channel 10; and 2 Line”: W.E.B. DuBois collection nar: “Characterizing the Effects WSU School of Biological Sci- Wednesday, March 6 of TCDD on Natural Killer Cell ences, 3:45 p.m., Todd Hall 276. p.m. Monday, March 4, of photos. Compton Union KWSU-TV channel 10. Also 1 Career Expo: University of Idaho, Gallery; Feb. 22 is the last day. Cytotoxicity and Interferon Gamma Production in Lungs of p.m. Sunday, March 3, Kibbie Dome, 9 a.m. – 3:30 Summer Job and Internship Fair: Mice Infected with Influenza-A KTNW-TV channel 31. p.m. Exhibit by Career Services, Hol- Virus,” Haley Neff-LaFord, Tuesday, Feb. 26 land/New Library exhibit case, pharmacology toxicology runs Feb. 22 – March 6. graduate student, WSU, 3:10 – Writing Portfolio Meeting: Stu- Optical Reaction – The Art of 4:00 p.m., Wegner G-1. dent performance review, 2:30 – Friday, March 1 Thursday, March 7 Julian Stanczak: Museum of Art 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, Sam Application Deadline: for under- Nomination/Application Dead- exhibit, runs through Feb. 24. graduate research fellowships Smith (CUE), Room 518. Dialogue with the President: Presi- “A View from Sichuan”: Physics Colloquium: “Gravitational line: Nominations for AFW’s dent V. Lane Rawlins dialogue (summer 2002) in the alcohol women graduate students Ji Ruoxiao, trained in classical and drug abuse program are Waves and the R-modes,” Gre- with faculty, staff and students, Chinese brush-painting. Runs gory Mendell, LIGO Hanford awards must be submitted to noon at the Samuel H. Smith due. For more information, see KNona Liddell, campus zip through March 15, Compton . p.m., Molecular Biosciences Seminar: 25, the artist will be in the gallery Conference, WSU “Plant Lipoxygenases – Their between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. She Vancouver: 7th Annual Involvement in Germination will also attend an opening, 4 – 5 Columbia River Eating Biosynthesis of Jasmonic Acid p.m. the same day. Disorder Network Confer- and Lipid Metabolism,” Ivo Saturday, Feb. 23 ence in Memory of Lori Semana de la Raza: Poster exhibit Feussner, Institute of Plant Ge- in the Holland/New Library Snowshoe Trip: Sponsored by Irving, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., WSU netics, Germany, noon, Todd Vancouver lecture hall. For atrium, Feb. 25 – March 3. GPSA Fun Committee. 130. High School Basket- more information on the Art Exhibit Opening: Opening “An Elegant Light”: European conference and registration, ball: SE District B lecture for the “An Elegant painting collection from the call (360) 546-9720. Maryhill Museum, focusing on Boys and Girls Light” exhibit, 7 p.m., Fine Arts mid-19th to early 20th century. Tournament, Buffet and Auction: Sponsored Center, reception at 9:30 p.m. The exhibit, curated by Roger Beasley by The Common Ministry, 6 Concert: Orchestra presentation, 8 H.D. Rowley, is at WSU Mu- Coliseum. p.m., Community Congrega- p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre. tional United Church of seum of Art March 4 – April 6 Women’s Bas- (closed March 16 – 24). ketball: Christ, 525 NE Campus, Pullman. Women’s History Month: Exhibit WSU vs. Oregon Women of Color by the Women’s Studies De- th Friday, March 8 partment, Holland/New Library State, 6 Day: 14 annual exhibit case, March 7 – 24. p.m., Friel event kicks off Annual Luncheon: Women’s His- Court. Women’s History tory Month, 11:30 a.m., Month, 6:30 Vancouver’s Red Lion Hotel at Up All Night: 8 p.m. – 2 p.m., Compton the Quay. Cost $30; $25 for Union Building. YWCA members, students or a.m., CUB. Workshops Up All Night: 8 seniors. For reservations call Intensive American Language Alvin Ailey II dancers, March 3 p.m. – 2 a.m., 696-0167. Center: International Teaching Sunday, CUB. Music, Women’s Tennis: WSU vs. Boise Assistant Workshop, assisting movies, enter- State, 2 p.m. international TAs with pronun- tainment, Samuel H. Smith (CUE) Build- Entomology Colloquium: “Aphid ciation, communication strate- Feb. 24 games, vs. Predator – Prey Defenses gies, presentation and tech- ing, Room 203. Refreshments free food. Conference: at 3:45 p.m. Mitigating Natural Enemy Effi- niques. Session 1 ends Feb. 28; Spring cacy,” Ed Mondor, University of Session 2 runs Apr. 2 – May 9, Leadership International Film Event: “Una Calgary, 3:10 p.m., FSHB 354. Sombra ya Pronto Seras” (A 6:30–8:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Confer- Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar: Thursdays, McAllister 201. The ence, Willie Shadow You Soon Will Be) 1994, Ana Maria Rodriguez- Jenny Liu, speaker, 3:10 – 4:00 cost is $258 per session. For Heggins, 9:00 a.m. –4:30 p.m., p.m., Wegner G-1. more information, contact Compton Union Building. Vivaldi, 7:00 p.m., Fine Arts Linda Brady, Intensive Ameri- Auditorium. Foreign Lan- Up All Night: Academic Night, 7 can Language Center, 335- guages and Literatures 11th p.m. – midnight, CUB. Faculty 6675. Annual International Film Se- speakers, free food. Concurrent ries. Saturday, March 2 with fun night, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Young People’s Art Workshop: Monday, Feb. 25 “Twirl and Swirl,” the art of Concert: Wind Symphony/Sym- Audition: SMTA, all day, Kimbrough marbleizing paper, with artist Nomination Deadline: Last day to phonic Band, 8 p.m., Bryan Music Building. submit nominations for Faculty Hall Theatre. and education coordinator Lina Conference: “Oh The Places You’ll Quock, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Status Committee membership Saturday, March 9 to Amy Wharton, 546-9617 or Go” preprofessional conference, (grades K – 5) and 1:30 – 3:30 sponsored by the College of Concert: Middle School String Fes- p.m. (grades 6 – 8), Saturday, [email protected]. Education, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., tival, all day, Kimbrough Music March 9. Workshop is free. Call Registration Deadline: College of Wednesday, Feb. 27 Compton Union Building. Building. Pullman Parks and Recreation, Education’s “Oh The Places (509) 334-4555, ext. 227, for You’ll Go” preprofessional con- NIH Funding Seminar: 3:30 – Men’s : WSU vs. Cente- Women’s Tennis: WSU vs. Wash- ington, noon. registration. ference on March 2. 5:00 p.m., Neill Hall 416. Pre- nary, 3 p.m., Friel Court. www.wsu.edu/nis/wsutoday.html WSU Today February 22, 2002 • 7 POSITIONS Terrorism sparks spring & TRAINING courses, seminars at WSU BY BRAD REDFORD be held in March, the six-month anniversary of Sep- New Employee Orientation. 8 WSU TODAY tember 11. CLASSIFIED STAFF a.m. – noon Wednesday, Feb. “We want to analyze the climate both at WSU For a current listing of classified 27, CUB B-5. David Schmidt, As the United States fights a war on terrorism, se- and the nation, the effect the tragedy has had on staff positions please visit: instructor. No fee. cures its borders and protects its citizens, professors the economy, the direction of the country, national < www.hrs.wsu.edu> or call EEO/AA/ADA Principles in Deci- at various universities, like WSU, are looking at politics, society, ethnic relations and international the Staff Employment Assis- sion Making. 9 a.m. – noon tance Line at: (509) 335-7637. these activities as topics of discussion, lecture and re- relations,” Kicza said. “We hope to bring in a major Wednesday, Feb.27, Beasley search. Cougar Lounge. Elissa Keim speaker to keynote it.” and Jeff Guillory, instructors. Duke University and the University of North The program will be held on March 11 and 12. No fee. (R-1, 2, 3, 4) Carolina, for example, have changed their curricu- Right now, the schedule is tentative, Kicza added. FACULTY/EXEMPT Employee Relations Roundtable lums for the spring semester to teach about such One planned event includes Pres. V. Lane Rawlins for Employees: Understand- events in the classroom. One professor from Duke and other speakers participating in a noon program Counseling Services. Student ing My Team. Noon – 1 p.m. University told the Associated Press (AP), “This is Affairs Officer 2. Contact: on March 11 at the Glenn Terrell Mall or in the Wednesday, Feb. 27, Science the largest opportunity for us in a generation to CUB. The presentation will focus on the impact that Cassie Nichols, 335-3792. 306. Wayne Brokaw. No fee. Closing date: March 15, or contribute to the public good.” Sept. 11 had on Washington State University and until filled. (3108) Basic Grammar Skills. 9 a.m. – The U.S. Army War College, according to an ar- higher education over all. Also, the College of Lib- noon Thursday, Feb. 28, Lighty Athletics/Ticket Operations. ticle by the AP, is refocusing their courses to “exam- eral Arts is arranging for the keynote speaker. 405. Karen Zucco-Gatlin and ine a relatively new concept: ‘asymmetric warfare’ Director of Ticket Operations. Gail Rowland. No fee. (R-3, 4) Afternoon sessions will include the transformed Contact: Diana Bidle, 335- — the idea that an unseen, unknown and uncon- Employee Relations Roundtable American economy, changing career patterns, job 0336. Closing date: March 8. ventional enemy will attack where least expected.” prospects in the , “Media: Stories (3113) for Employees: Understand- ing My Team. 11:30 a.m. – Not Told,” and how WSU and the local community Cooperative Extension. Extension 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, WSU awareness responded to the 9-11 tragedy. Coordinator – Small Farm Beasley Cougar Lounge. Some Washington State University faculty are re- Another event will feature the photography of Director. Contact: Rebecca Wayne Brokaw. No fee. Armstrong, 335-2822. Closing vamping class syllabuses and adding seminars to fo- Fazal Shiekh on Afghan refugees of Kabul 7 – 9 p.m. date: March 1. (3110) Benefit Services Orientation for cus on the different magnitudes and effects of ter- Monday, March 11. A presentation and discussion Faculty and Professional rorism. on the artistic representation of human tragedy will American Studies. Academic Exempt Employees. 2:30 p.m. Coordinator. Contact: T.V. –5:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb.28, Steven Stehr, professor of political science, is an accompany the exhibit. Reed, 335-1560. Closing date: Lighty 405. Marie Weiss or Ann expert in natural disaster recovery. He has studied WSU hopes students will find and attend events Open until filled. (3109) Monroe, instructor. No fee. such catastrophes as the 1989 Loma Prieta earth- of interest, Kicza said. Most sessions will be sched- MS ACCESS SERIES quake near San Francisco. Stehr claims the events of uled during lunch, late afternoon and evening and Six-course ACCESS Series at a Sept. 11 have dramatically changed our view of the should not conflict with classes. HRS COURSES reduced rate. Enroll in these causes and consequences of such tragedies. courses individually, or enroll in Stehr says the collapse of the World Trade Center Classroom instruction WSU’s Human Resource Services is the entire series at a reduced revealed new factors to be considered in rescue re- Thomas Preston, professor of political science, cost ($65.00 for all six courses, offering professional develop- covery. Some of these include the scope of the de- has taught national and international security ment classes in February and a $15.00 savings). Enroll at the struction and the loss of so many response person- March. While all classes are Learn Line (335-3276 or since he came to WSU. He fought to keep the cur- open to all WSU employees, [email protected]), or contact nel. He believes future rescue response procedures riculum as part of the political science venue when requirements in the certifica- David Schmidt (335-2158 or must incorporate lessons learned at ground zero in the department, like many around the nation, con- tion tracks are identified by the [email protected]) for more New York City. sidered disbanding it because of the end of the following code: information. Space is limited. “I think the main change in recovery is a rethink- Cold War. R-1 Leadership/Supervision/ ACCESS: An Introductory Lec- ing of the disaster assistance and relief system, par- “After the Cold War ended, a lot of universities Management Track ture. 1 – 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. ticularly in how assistance programs are coordi- were getting rid of their national security courses,” 26, Beasley Cougar Lounge. R-2 Financial Management nated,” he added. He wants to incorporate the Preston said. “We came very close to doing it here.” Track Francis Benjamin, instructor. No fee. events of last fall into his public administration Preston’s classes deal with U.S. national security, R-3 Communications Track classroom and have students analyze a disaster relief ACCESS: An Introductory Lab. foreign and defense policy and international secu- R-4 Office Support Track 9:30 a.m. – noon Thursday, program. rity — topics covered long before Sept. 11 — as well RAC Research Administration Feb. 28, Thompson Hall, Room Since last fall, Stehr has also seen a change in an as terrorism and nuclear and biological prolifera- Certificate 1. Francis Benjamin, instructor. American viewpoint — more people are willing to tion. *Certification track electives are $20.00 nonrefundable fee give up liberties for security. Preston saw his classes becoming hard for stu- designated with an “E.” payable in advance to HRS. “Government was widely distrusted; now we look dents when discussing Sept. 11 events. He could For course descriptions, consult ACCESS: A Relational Database to government to solve our problems,” he said. “Be- see students fighting back tears. But this brought or the March 12, Beasley Cougar has flipped, and we now make heroes out of police- current Employee Development Lounge. Kathy Cross, instruc- room. newsletter. For fee courses, tor. No fee. men and firefighters.” Preston claims the classroom is a good place to personal check or IRI must be ACCESS: A Relational Database At WSU’s College of Liberal Arts, John Kicza, as- teach about national security. “Knowledgeable, in- received in the HRS office Lab. 9:30 a.m. – noon Thurs- sociate dean, and a group of students, faculty and formed citizens help to make better defense before class. For special needs day, March 14, Thompson Hall, administrators are working on a two-day seminar to policy,” he concluded. or accommodations to partici- Room 1. Kathy Cross, instruc- pate, notify David Schmidt, tor. $20.00 nonrefundable fee 335-2158, in advance. payable in advance to HRS. For information or assistance with ACCESS: Forms, Filters, and Employee Development queries, Switchboards. 9:30 a.m. – Museum of Art friends to tour Portland contact one of the following: noon Thursday, March 28, Karen Zucco-Gatlin, 335-8886, Thompson Hall, Room 1. Jim The bus leaves Pullman on Sunday, March 22, $375 per person includes bus transportation, two [email protected]; Boyer, instructor. $20.00 non- on a tour to visit Portland art museums and nights at the Hilton Hotel (double occupancy David Schmidt, 335-2158, refundable fee payable in galleries. Stops include the Maryhill Museum, rooms), all entry fees, three lunches and one [email protected]; advance to HRS. the Portland Art Museum, gallery tours and the group dinner. Tax-deductible donations to the Gail Rowland, 335-8051, ACCESS: Queries and Reports. home of a Portland artist. The bus returns on museums will be $64 (included in the $375 fee). [email protected]. 9:30 a.m. – noon Thursday, Sunday, March 24. A deposit of $50 is required by Feb. 22. March 4, Thompson Hall, Room This opportunity is being sponsored by the Contact Ken Spitzer at 335-9141 or Register by calling the Learn Line 1. Kathleen Duncan, instructor. at 335-3276 or by sending $20.00 nonrefundable fee WSU Friends of the Museum of Art. The cost of [email protected] for more information. your registration information payable in advance to HRS. to [email protected]. The following is a chronological listing of courses from Feb. 22 to March 8: Students to assess higher education DEATHS Developing and Reconciling Selected students at Washington State University The questions in this report focus on what Your Unit Budget. 8:10 – H. Paul Castleberry, retired pro- will take part in a national survey that tries to students do with resources provided by their 11:00 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, fessor of political science, died Murrow 53 – WHETS. Donalee February 1, 2002. He served at measure factors of quality in higher education that college and with their experiences. Questions Bartholomew, instructor. No WSU from Sept. 1949 to De- are overlooked by traditional rankings and surveys. include how and where students spend their time, fee. (R-2, 4) cember 1982. Over the next few months, randomly selected the nature and quality of their interactions with Employee Relations Roundtable Eugene Greenfield, retired pro- first-year and senior students at WSU and 365 other faculty members and peers, and what they gained for Employees: Understand- fessor of electrical engineering, colleges and universities nationwide will share views from classes. ing My Team. 11:30 a.m. – died February 2, 2002. He about their college experience by completing “The For more information, visit or contact Fran Hermanson, director of CUB 108. Wayne Brokaw, to Jan. 1973. at WSU are expected to receive the survey. WSU Student Affairs Research, at 335-4531. instructor. No fee. Barry E. Masson, retired custo- PERS 3 TRANSFER EDUCATION dian lead for the physical plant SEMINARS department, died February 8, For WSU Pullman Employees: Feb. 2002. He served at WSU from 27, Beasley Cougar Lounge, 8 – Sept. 1978 to March 1999. Grad student graduation deadlines listed 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 Jean L. Kayser, retired food service p.m., 2:30 – 4:40 p.m. supervisor (II) for housing and The following are deadlines for graduate examination for advanced degree. To register for these seminars, go food services, died February 11, school graduation: • May 3 — Last date to take final examination to < www.icmarc.org/pers/ 2002. She worked at WSU from • March 8 — Last date to apply for a degree for advanced degree. transfer/seminars.html>. Sept. 1966 to Aug. 1985. • April 19 — Last date to schedule final • May 10 — Thesis due in graduate school. 8 • February 22, 2002 WSU Today www.wsu.edu/nis/wsutoday.html

But that is different now and will and senior years. a threepeat is uncertain. Pending Academic scholars ... continue to be in the future. The “Every case is different and we tuition hikes and a struggling door might close earlier.” try to make our decision on state and federal economy pose (Continued from page 1) ‘World Class, Face to Face’ image. Academic eligibility for whether a student shows the the greatest hurdles. Meanwhile, moved its suggested application Plus, we are communicating more freshmen is determined by a academic potential necessary to the admissions office, Marketing date up by two months, from with prospective students and number of factors, including the be successful. We consider their Communications and admission May 1 to March 1. And it is trying to bring them and their student’s grade point average, his/ circumstances and any support- counselors statewide are continu- getting the word out to high parents to campus for a visit. her score on the SAT or ACT ing documentation, such as ing to focus on higher academic school and college counselors, as “Our experience tells us that exam and college preparatory recommendations from counse- students, building diversity and well as media, that WSU seeks once they (prospective students) courses taken in high school. lors and teachers.” expanding the university’s high-ability students. visit campus, they are much more Students are assigned an “Admis- In past years, student exposure. “What’s making this possible is likely to enroll. One comment we sions Index Number” which is applications were reviewed on “WSU’s strategic planning an increased awareness and consistently hear is ‘There’s so based on a weighted combination a rolling (first-come-first- and integrated marketing interest in the quality academic much more here than I thought.’” of grades and test scores, with the served) basis, beginning Dec. 1. programs have concentrated programs that Washington State Jim Rimpau, associate vice GPA counting for 75 percent of This year, however, due to the on excellence,” said Mary University offers,” said Wendy president for enrollment manage- student’s index score and the SAT volume of higher qualified Gresch, director of Marketing Peterson, director of admissions. ment, said the move to March 1 is or ACT counting for the other 25 applicants, the admissions Communications. “As we have “The word is getting out that being made for three major percent. office is waiting longer to developed this plan, we have students have the opportunity to reasons: Using the university’s online review applications from those also communicated our work face to face with faculty • it is more consistent with the Admissions Index Calculator (see with special circumstances or commitment to it. Students who are leaders in their fields.” dates set by other institutions on the Admis- Whether WSU will, in fact, see attention.” this trend? to help students line up financial sions Web page, students can Marketing Communications aid, scholarships and housing usually determine within seconds started the ball rolling last spring • WSU anticipates a growing if they are eligible. The current with a comprehensive marketing/ demand that will cause the minimum Admissions Index Marketing Communication advertising campaign, telling the university to fill up earlier Number for WSU is 28 or higher. state about WSU’s “World Class, “The increase we have seen in In addition to meeting the takes regional awards Face to Face” excellence, via enrollment applications is pretty minimum index level, students newspapers, radio and television. significant,” said Rimpau. “We’re are required to have successfully Washington State Univer- In electronic media – In addition, it has been updating currently up about 1,200 – 1,300 completed a variety of high sity will be honored in the interactive multimedia and promoting the university’s (applications) over last year at this school course work in English, 20th annual Juried Awards projects: Web site and providing support time. That’s about a 20 percent mathematics, science, foreign Competition in Portland, • Silver to WSU Marketing materials to match the effort. increase. Plus, transfer applica- language, social science and the Monday, Feb. 25, during the Communications for Admission counselors have tions from community colleges arts. Council for Advancement student recruitment CD: reinforced the message, targeting and other institutions have just Students who do not meet the and Support of Education Deborah Baker, Reed, high academic achievers, while started coming in and are already published admission criteria may (CASE) District VIII confer- White, Delaney and Larsen. faculty, staff and students have 7 percent ahead of last year. The be asked to provide additional ence. WSU will receive five In projects – public fulfilled the message on a day-to- thing you need to remember is, information for consideration of awards in communication relations: day basis. we’re not 20 percent ahead of a special circumstances. Under state and publishing: • Silver to WSU Marketing In August, the university bad year, we’re 20 percent ahead policy, the university can admit In electronic media – video: Communications for announced its new Regent of a record year.” up to 15 percent of its freshman • Gold to WSU Marketing prospective student market- Scholarship Program, offering Spring and fall semester by reviewing information beyond Communications for student ing campaign: The entire substantial financial packages to enrollment hit record highs in grades and test scores to deter- recruitment television Marketing Communications top academic students from every 2001-02, up 546 and 390 mine a student’s academic commercials: Mary Gresch, staff, the Office of Admis- high school in the state. Then the students, respectively, over the potential. Herb Delaney, Bob Hubner, sions, college recruiters and university’s football team previous year. In the special admission Educational Marketing communication officers. accelerated the pace when it drew Peterson notes that the earlier process, each student’s case is Group and Hamilton In writing – features and broad media exposure and a application date “does not mean reviewed on an individual basis. Studios. articles: postseason Sun Bowl victory. we won’t accept applications after “Sometimes students have • Bronze to WSU Market- • Silver to Tim Steury for “People are starting to recog- that date this year, but will take experienced circumstances ing Communications for his article, “Cataclysm, Light nize what WSU has to offer, that them only as space allows. beyond their control that affected student recruitment video: and Passion: How Washing- we are very solid academically “We have not had an absolute their academic performance. For Marilyn Reed, Sharon ton Came to Produce Some and offer excellent quality in a cutoff date in the past,” she said. example, a student may have had White, Hugh Imhof, Rance of the World’s Greatest wide number of areas in which “We have always used May 1 as a bad semester in his or her Larsen, Hamilton Studios Wines,” in “Washington faculty are doing cutting-edge our suggested application date, sophomore year due to extenuat- and Delaney. State Magazine.” research and teaching,” said and could often allow students to ing family circumstances, but Peterson. “It’s the reality of our apply up to the start of classes. turned it around in their junior

publishers. Internet self-publish- acquire electronic books, but that the Drug Information Center can and should fulfill a social and Library ... ers are suspect. A trained librarian judiciously and with caution. at the Riverpoint campus in cultural role. Art exhibits and can tell the difference in both Libraries must license access to Spokane (see the Feb. 8 issue of other attractions are part of that. (Continued from page 1) quality and credibility. these materials, as opposed to “WSU Today”) couldn’t function What about the “silence” continuous,” says Steel. “In fact, Probably, most people don’t buying copies. And the e-book without its electronic link to the libraries used to insist upon? the latest allocation saw an think of the librarian as a type of business is uncertain; early players WSU libraries. And electronic Professor Harold Hill, from the increase in the collections teacher or as a skilled profes- in the field are dropping out. links can deliver more than text. movie, “The Music Man,” could budget.” sional, or realize that a librarian “It is a complex and rapidly For example, audio resources on threaten the public library’s must have a graduate degree. Steel changing environment,” Steel the Web allow music students to scholarly atmosphere with a bag Quality and guidance has a B.A. in comparative declares. “More than ever, WSU listen to recordings that might of marbles, and he disrupted the literature from Rochester, N.Y., must spend wisely, understanding not otherwise be readily available. sanctum by singing and dancing With the traditional library and a master’s in library science and minimizing the risk.” But those links can’t deliver with Marian the librarian. “I holding its own, at least at WSU, from the Graduate Library Electronically, the WSU libraries anything if the power grid goes remember that movie,” laughs what does Steel make of the School, University of Chicago. link to the Web and to a system down. An ice storm like the one Steel. “But I don’t think it will online trend? These are typical credentials for with multiple capabilities, that hit Spokane in 1996, or just a ever go that far.” She is concerned that students librarians. She adds that a including the catalog of holdings downed power line, will send “People come to see people,” tend to believe everything on the librarian’s master’s degree should and acquisitions system, all students who are facing research she says. “The library is a main Web. But a researcher can be come from a school accredited by shared with Eastern Washington deadlines scurrying back to the gathering place. There are still misled with wrong or obsolete the American Library Association. University. Distance education library and printed resources. quiet places for study, but other information from sources less Universities often hire librarians and branches rely on electronic Steel says WSU’s library staff areas are now available where than credible. Everyone needs who have advance degrees in information, but they have not encourages students to use the conversation, collaboration and occasional guidance in looking other fields. abandoned print. best sources available, regardless group study are encouraged.” for and trusting information, Information literacy is the Steel has to look at all the of format. If online makes more something she fears is not focus. Helping students and factors of the electronic scenario. sense, that is where the researcher Solid future available with independent faculty understand the world of Online doesn’t necessarily mean is directed. Electronic technology has not online searches. information — what it is, where it “better.” There are advantages rendered the traditional library “Today’s students grew up with is, how to determine quality, and disadvantages. The social library obsolete, but rather has extended PCs,” she explains. “Their what you can believe — is the For one thing, electronic media The computer is not the only its reach and made it more expectations are different. They specialty of the trained librarian, is often more expensive. Access to change agent in the library. efficient. And greater technologi- need to be taught about print especially at WSU. online periodicals isn’t free. The Libraries are turning “attrac- cal sophistication will allow the resources.” And even though WSU libraries have digital copies tive” with comfortable furniture, library to keep changing to meet many students have Web The electronic library of WSU dissertations, but the stylish atmosphere and creature the needs and expectations of “surfing” experience, she feels So the traditional library is still university can’t digitize published comforts such as food and drink. users. Keeping pace with these most still need to be taught how viable, but the availability of books because of copyright. This is not a passing fad but a changes will require library to navigate through the electronic electronic databases and journals Digitizing special collections reflection of student expectation, professionals to take more information environment. are changing the WSU system. which WSU owns outright or based on their upbringing and technology classes. The traditional library has As one example, the library is books on which the copyright experience, says Steel. She is But in the stream of change, items selected by qualified canceling print subscriptions if a has expired costs about $7 per sympathetic to someone wanting libraries will still collect printed librarians who are really “infor- reliable, archived electronic form page or more if they require coffee or a snack to be comfort- and bound works and provide mation specialists.” They strive to is available at a reasonable cost. . able in the library environment. on-site services. The traditional acquire works from reputable WSU has and will continue to Steel agrees with Danial Baker And she believes today’s library library is here to stay.