Eastern Washington Universi
Winter1988 . Published for the Alumni and Friends of Eastern Washington University
Initiative for Under standing Helps Open Doors to the World by Leslie Kelly, EWUNews Bureau Before Sarah Tunic traveled to the Soviet Union last summer on the People to People Student Amba ssador Initiative for Under standing program, she was a little hesitant. She didn't know ex~ Alumni Cruise the actly what to expect. Caribbean "It really wasn 't as scary as I Page5 thought it would be . They didn 't ransack our bags at customs. There we ren't armed guards on visiting every co rner," said Sarah, a sen Spokane in Ambassador program . "Of ior at Lewis and Clark High School March. course, there 's a lways a chance in Spokane. There will that the project will be held up by Sarah is one of more than 900 be two del red tape in the Soviet Union. students from across the nation egations of It's an exchange p rogram who participated in the People 15 inthe with a distinct d ifferenc e. to People Student Amb assador U.S., and When President Ronald Rea Initiative for Under standin g pro the stu gan and Soviet leade r, Mikhail gram last year. Even with the dents visiting Spokane will be the Gorbachev met last Decembe r Admissions Director w idespread participation , East only group in the Western half of for a summit, the event made Details Formula For New ern's role in the Student Ambas the country . headlines around the world . It Students sador program has been fairly "It's really quite a coup. To seemed to people everywhere Page4 low-key , until recently when it say that we're excited would be that the two were taking steps to was announced that the very first an understa te ment ," said John make global peace a reality. group of high school students Vickrey, who administrates The People to Peop le Stu from the Soviet Union would be EWU's involvement in the Student dent Ambassador Program (Continued-page 2) EWU President Vows Continued Support for Tri-Cities by Al Wetzel, EWU Alumni Coordinator KENNEWICK -- EWU Presi EWU does not want to be involved in Once you have had the chance dent Alexander Schilt said he be the Tri-Cities. EWU has been provid to talk personally with Dr. Schllt, you lieves it is very important to make ing educat ion support in the Tri began to understand firsthand his contact with the entire state of Cities for the last 25 years, and the concept of higher education. Delma Hartman Washington, so on Dec. 1 and 2 , he com mitment to students will contin The following are comments Memorial Scholarship traveled to the Tri-C ities for the first ue. from Interested EWU alumni and time. friends in the Tri-Cities: Established The visit gave him Sandy l Coordinator It has been with great pride that I have watched the Foundation grow this past year. In February, our annual Phonathon generated $50,000 in pledges from alumni. This gave me a special feeling as it demonstrated the nfi Alumni Board News The Alumni Board has co -- dence our a lums have in the University. Eastern is a fine school and our grad been working toward Incorporating for a number of uates have pride in the education they received. years. The main reason for wanting to be incorpo- Al Wetzel In May, we had a dynamite annual dinner to thank those contributors rated is for personal protection. If the final legal who have really gone the extra mile. The d inner was well-att ended and documents have not been signed at the time of this publication, they will be fun. Also in the spring, the Foundation had a plan very soon. Along with being incorporated, the Alumni Association can finalize ning retreat and brought some new talent to our some of their prior intents, such as determining which financial institution will be Board. We also launched a planned giving cam the supplier of the EWU Alumni Bank Card. We have been discussing this for al paign to encourage alumni support through wills, most a year, but now, with the incorporation completed ., the Alumni Board can life insurance, and a wide multitude of other op legally make the choice. tions. I certainly learned a lot myself. Fall hit with a bang. We arrival Travel We just recently completed a cruise to the Eastern part of the celebrated the -- of Dr. Alexander Schiit, launched our first corpo Caribbean,( photo-spread on page 5). It has been suggested that for our next rate campaign , hosted our first annual scholar venture, we include a four day land package, three day cruise package In Ha ship reception, and celebrated our loth year an waii. The time suggested has been the latter part of March during Spring vaca niversary. It was a busy fall. Last year was a good tion. If you have any thoughts concerning traveling with EWU Alumni or friends, year but will not by any means compare with 1988. feel free to contact your Alumni Office, 458-6252. We have a busy agenda so be sure and keep an Alumni Awards -- The EWU Alumni Board has the responsibility _to select eye on us. various awards to be given to deserving alumni during the year. Ken Judd is in c harge of the position this year. If you know of an EWU Alumni that you think de FIRSTANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION A HIT serves an a ward or recognition for his or her accomplishments, we would ap The EWU Foundation hosted its first annual Jane Kavanagh scholarship reception to introduce contributors and recip- preciate it if you would drop us a line and tell us what you know. Even if you ients. The Foundation and Eastern's students greatly a ppreciate the support don't know all the specifics, we would appreciate what information you have. of the special peop le who provide scholarship funds. The reception was our Get Togethers -- Thanks again to all of you in the Tri-Ci ties for putting to way of saying a warm and sincere thanks. gether the visit for Dr. Schilt. Every time that alumni meet with Dr. Schllt, there is a new understanding of EWU's goals and how each of us plays a part in d~ter THIS YEAR'S PHONATHON COMING UP mining the level of success of the university. We are planning another get to Volunteers for the EWU Foundation are looking forward to "reaching gether in the Tri-Cities this March. out" and visiting with Alumni during our 1988 Phonathon. Elections - - The current EWU Alumni Board of Directors took office offi Volunteers will be calling in an atmosphere of friendly camarader ie for cially on Octobe r 17, 1987. The next election will take place at approximately lO days to raise money for scholarships, faculty development, library acq ui the same time in l 988. If any of you have a desire to be on the Board, or help sitions, and special programs. As one volunteer said last year -- "it's fun reminiscing with Alumni, I heard some great stories." We look forward to vi out in any way at a ll, please send the information to EWU Alumni Association, siting with you during our Phonathon from Feburary 23 to March 3. Please Mail Stop 122, Cheney, WA. 99004. share the stories and information with our volunteers as well as considering a Casino Night -- An Alumni Casino Night is presently in the works and will be gift to the EWU Foundation. After all, we are a good investment in the future. announced soon. Some of the games that should tantalize you are Blackjack, M 4-5-6 , Chuck- a- Luck, Wheel of Fortune, Over- Under and Beat the Dealer. Come on out, have a little fun. and help out your Alumni Association. We are "lrlMPORTANT MESSAGE: ALUMNI PHONATHON ff loo king for dea lers and individuals to help run the games. If interested , please We will be calling you ...and one day very soon! Please say "YES"when ...,_____ ..., -~-~ contact the Alumn i Association: (509) 458-6252. asked to support the educ ational needs of your alma mater. Tne ,funds raised will go for scholarships, facu lty research , special campus projects, or the program of your choice. Oh ... be sure to find out if your (or your spouse's) employer will matc h your gift. Over l ,500 companies and corporations do! We'll talk in more deta il during our alumni Phonathon. Student Ambassadors (Cont. from page 1) 83% of last year's contributions were applied to charitable purposes! works toward much the same goal, For Sarah, the Student Ambas "You don 't have a lot of choice. "They wanted to know more but on a muc h different level. sador trip to the Soviet Union in You can drink mineral water or non about this country. They asked Through the program, students visit volved a search for her roots. Both alcoholic beer, and Coke that about music, art, what we did in one of 40 c ountries to get a first sides of her family had close ties to doesn't taste anything like the pop school," she said. hand look a t how the peop le in other the Soviet Union. Her grandmother you can get over here. ,In one city, While they were talking, KGB c ultures live. In recent years, the Stu had narrowly escaped execution at w e discovered some ·cans of grape agents approached the group and de nt Ambassador program has ex a conc entration camp . fruit juice," Sarah said. They quickly took the young men away. One was panded to include the Soviet Union "It was very emotional. When bought out the supply, which wasn't not released until the next day . and China. Students earn credits we visited a concentration ca mp, I c heap. "All the KGB kept asking them through Eastern Washington Univer thought about But the was why they were talking to Ameri sity by co mpleting projects such as my ancestors minor incon cans," Sarah said. keeping a journal of their impressions who might veniences Not all experiences were that of the trip. have died didn't take frightening, though. In fact, most It's unlike most exchange pro there; I thought away from were pleasant. By visiting with So grams because of the emphasis on thatif lhad the true viets, Sarah said she hoped to dispel learning about the different cultures been born meaning of some of the myths people have and customs, as well as about the earlier, I might the trip. Sa about Americans. coun try's eco nomy. Students are have died rah said the 'Some think that slavery is still encouraged to thoroughly research there," she best part an issue. Many people think all the country they will visit, and many said. about her Americans want war, that they stand attend briefings before their trip. Last Sarah expe rience behind the Idea of Star Wars," she year, several groups met with Presi said she found was talking said. Sarah tried to convince them dent Reagan before their journey to everyday life to the peo otherwise during what she called the Soviet Union. The advance in the Soviet ple. "peaceful contacts.· prepara tion gives students a better Union a com "After She also learned that many So understanding of the countries they plex, some we left Mos viets don't like the country's Involve visit. times trying cow, we felt ment in the Afghanistan war, and that "The objec t of the People to experience. pretty free to they have a sincere desire for People program is to establish co n "It's defi goaswe peace . "Almost everywhere you go, tac t on a grass roots level. Through nitely not the Photo by Bob Albers pleased. the Student Ambassador Program, place to go if you want luxury ac Once we got you'll see propag anda posters say participants deve lop a unique per commodatio ns or great food," she to know our way around the city, we ing that the Soviet Union is dedicated spective of the world," Vickrey said. said. would walk around and try to find to peace , especially In the outlying The People to People program Because it was summer, people to ta lk to," she said. areas," Sarah said. was originally estab lished by Presi quenching their thirst was a prima ry Still, ta lking to Americans is con dent Dwight D. Eisenhower, who concern. Refrigeration is almost sidered by some to be a risk. One of hoped to bring diplomacy to a more non-e xistent, so Sarah and her fel the most distressing experiences Sa basic level. The program later ex low travelers looked upon finding a rah encountered was when she was pa nded to include the Student Am coo l drink as somewhat of a c hal visiting with two young black market bassador project . lenge. traders in a park. ·Board of Trustees Member Bert Shaber Retires Fund Drive a Success Bert Shaber's distinguished ca 'Bert is a very friendly person hope he continues his involve Foundation Surpasses reer as a member of the Eastern and his wife is lovely. I will really miss ment with Eastern in some ca Goal with $120,000 Washington University Board of Trus him because I enjoyed working with pacity." Campaign leader, Sally tees spanned six years, which in him." cluded many accomplish Mike Ormsby: "Bert Brucker led the 1987 Invest in Fu ments. Among the highlights, made some Invaluable tures Annual Achievement Fund Mr. Shober said, were the es contributions to the board. ------...... Drive to a suc tablishment of the Spokane He ottered a solid perspec cessful co m Center, the selection of a new tive. Bert could cut to the pletion . university president and the In heart of the matter and pro The fund duction of EWU Into the Big Sky vide insights. He always did drive got off athletic conference . a great deal of research on to a good Throughout his term, Mr. any Issue we faced, wheth start in late er It was through reading, or Shober consistently consid October with ered how issues faced by the by drawing on his own ex a breakfa st board would affect students, perience. and the states' taxpayers. 'During one of the hosted by the 'Too often, I think educa most important tasks facing Spokane She SallyBrucker raton. Fifty tion In general Is reduced to the the board, selecting a new concern about the money president, Bert would point volunteers began by m aking that's involved. It's a big mis out potential pitfalls in the contacts with the local business take to assume that spending process and ofter sugges people. The community rose to more money will bring more tions. the occassion. By the half-way quality,' Mr. Shober said. 'He was very sensitive point, $67,000 was raised. The vo l Mr. Shober retired from to the legislative reaction to unteers competing for prizes Issues, and he always kept the board in November. He will worked even harder to make o ur be missed by his colleagues. the students' interest In $100,000 goal by the final check-in Several members of the EWU mind. Board of Trustees rec ently dis 'Bert was an easy in Decembe r. Many thank s go to c ussed the unique point of view person to work with. I didn't th e businesses, A lumni , and he brought to the board. always agree with him, but friends who made o ur achieve he was always a gentleman ment possible. A special thanks Eleanor Chase: "The BertShober about it." goes to the volunteers listed be word that best described Bert is co n Jean Beschel: 'Bert seNed Jack Geraghty, chair low: scientious. He took his job very seri Eastern so well. He cared very deep man: "Bert was always looking Sally Brucke r, Norma Jean Nel ously. He loved the university and ly about the university. He really out for the best interests of the son, Debbie Damiano, Jim John brought a unique point of view to the wanted to do the best for it. He stud student and the taxpayers in son, Herman Swartz. Ron Erick ied the issues, and drew on his ex board. Bert lent experience and general. He was very public son, Patsy Utter, M ike Ormsby, perience before arriving at some of played a very necessary role of spirited. the answers. He really wanted a thor pointing out the other side of the is "As a team member, he Mary Kay Eddy, Scott Fehren ough discuss/on of something be sues. was very supportive and worked bacher, Steve Swartley, Dave fore he made a decision. "He had a unique capab ility to well with others.· Teague, Jim Simmons, Jerry "He speaks his mind no matter argue strongly for something, and if Wagner. Mary ly Mills, John Nu what, but doesn't hold it against you you voted against it, there was never gent , Jean Beschel, Dawn if you don't agree. You really need any feeling of resentment. He was a McGlathery, Greg Deckard, Jack someone like that, someone who true board member in that respect. I Dean , Linda Jensen, Peggy Blow has the courage to speak their mind. ers, Roy Koegen, Toby Wolf, Tom Talkingt on, Betty Henness ey, Jim McCluskey, Roland Lewis, A ndy Kelly. Prizes were g iven to the vol Kirschbaum Brings New Perspective to Board unteers who raised the most by Leslie Kelly, EWU News Bureau money and made the most calls. Thanks goes to those people Jim Kirschbaum is no stranger ways do," he said. in the past. seNed as the chairman wanted to who donated the p rizes: to Eastern Washington University, Born in Missoula, Montana, of the State Steering Committee for A long-time resident of Mr. Kirschbaum moved to Spokane Washington State Housing finance Cheney Travel, Char les Berryhill, Spokane and an EWU alumnus, Mr. when he was seven. He graduated leg islation. Higgins & Shirley Bailey. Kirschbaum has been ac tive since from Lewis and Clark High School. While in Spokane, Mr. 1981 In the Founda and attended Kirschbaum was c hairman of the tion. He was a mem EWU. Leadership Spokane Comm ittee ber of the Founda 'I've spent and seNed as head of the United tion board and was my entire working Way campa ign in 1984. EDUCATIONSERIES scheduled to be life in Spokane,' he He is married, and he and his come cha irman, said. wife, Marilyn, have two daughters, Tax & Financial had he not accep t Mr. Kirsch Cristyn and Heidi. ed a new job in baum 's career in During his term, Mr. Kirsch Planning Seattle last year. commerc ial fi baum said he is looking forward to Mr. Kirsch nancing took off in making EWU a more prominent part Take your first step in establishing a baum Is the newest the early '60s when of the Spokane community. sound financial plan. The EWU Foun member of the East he was named "Opening the Spokane Cen ern Washington Uni vice president of ter was only the beginning. When dation has launched an education versity Board of Trus Columbia Mort the business community realizes the series to help our alumni and friends tees. Kirschbaum gage. He later was oppo rtunity it has to help itself by us with tax and financ ial planning and was recently named regiona l vice presi ing Eastern as a tool in economic preparation for a successful will. If to the board by Gov. dent of Sherwood deve lopment, I have no doubt that Booth Gardner to re and Roberts Inc., the university will be viewed as a you would like more information, at place Bert Shober, and then president major asset and a major institution," no obligation, please contact the who retired after and CEO of Banc Kirschbaum said. EWU Foundation. Showalter 216, seNing six years as shares Mortgage Board Chairman Jack Ger Cheney, WA 99004, (E/:Jy) 359-6252 a trustee. Company. In 1986, aghty has known Mr. Kirschbaum for (Cheney) or "I'm really he moved to a number of years and said he is (EJ:Jy) 458- 6252 (Spokane). excited about this Seattle to accept looking forward to working with him. opportunity. I'm Jim Kirschbaum, a long-time resident of the the position of sen 'I'm really pleased that I will looking forward to it area and an EWU alumnus, is the newest ior vice president be working with him,' Mr. Geraghty immensely," Mr. member of the EWU Board of Trustees and manager of said. 'He has an interest in Eastern Kirschbaum said. the comme rcial because he's an alum.and his ex For Mr. Kirschbaum, being lending division of SeaFirst Bank. perience as a businessman will named to the board was a little like a In addition to his often mean that he will always be looking dream becoming a reality. hectic work schedule, Mr. Kirsch at the bottom line. He should also 'When I was going to school baum has been active in various bring a statewide perspective to the at Eastern, I never thought that one community affairs. He is currently board." day I would be named to the Board the chairman of the Washington of Trustees. It's something I've a l State Finance Commission and ha s, . ,. -- filr;..--=:S;:.;u::.c=-c=-e~ s;;.;;s;;....;;;.f o.;;.;r;;;;....;.;;S;;..;;t;;..;.u.;;..;d;.;...e__ n__ t__ s______Admissions Director details a formula for new students InteNiew by George Cole He doesn't look like a marathon comfortable social environment. and parents. will be happy to answer any ques man, but Roger Pugh fills the blll In believe Eastern Is strong In both are When you come to the campus; tions or offer advice about the pre several categories. Each year as. Our school Is a good place to walk around, see the classes, go on college tests. EWU's Director of Admissions travels combine a person's social con a campus tour, and talk to faculty thousands of miles, talks to hundreds science and their desire to succeed and students. The students are a Q. There's so much to remem of future freshmen and their parents, In the career world. good source of information. ber, When should a student get seri and discusses something he sin Eighty-five percent of the fresh Campus visits and overnights In ous about contac ting colleges? cerely cares men and eighty-two percent of the our dorms can be arranged at East A When you're a freshman or about- transfers said Eastern was their first ern. Inside the State of Washington, sophomore In high school the stu Life as a choice. Business and education call the Admissions Office at EWU, toll dent should start looking at university Freshman at were the most popular majors with free at l -800-572-5544 or from out brochures, guides, and handbooks. Eastern both groups. side the state, call (509) 359-2397. Our During the summer of the sophomore Washington When we asked them where mailing address Is Eastern Washing or junior year, it would be great If the University. they received .favorable information ton University, Attention: Admissions future college freshman could visit Whether about Eastern; the single most im Director, MS-148, Showalter Hall, two or three campuses with a friend it's Billings, portant source of positive informa Cheney, Washington 99004-9989. or parent. Montana, tion about Eastern, according to the In your junior year In high Coeur suNey, was from students w ho at Q . Wha t about academic school, you should be thinking about tended EWU. That speaks lls for d'Alene , Ida we p repara tion for c ollege ? taking the PSAT pre-co llege test, ho, Colville, the university! A. The freshman year in high and you should be thinking seriously the Tri about which college Is for you. Cities, or When you're a senior, go to Seattle, Rog all the college Information nights er Pugh a nd you can, talk to college represen his staff have tatives, and see if you can talk to a a fantastic student who Is attending the assignment. In their -'· school you want to go to. Contact personal meetings, the college or university and find they spread the word about the out the admission procedures and quality education , personal atten deadlines. Do this in your Junior tion, and career preparation year or early in your senior year in that's available at Eastern. high school. Recently, writer George Cole High school counselors and talked to Roger Pugh about what Eastern's admissions office will be students and parents should look glad to help you at any point In the for In a college or university. process. It's a good Idea to get their advice on the PSAT , SAT and Q. Roger, how do you ap ACT tests, and when you should proach recruiting for Eastern take them. Washington University; what's your philosophy? Q. What about the opportuni A . First, people need to know ty tor financial aid ana scholar that we have a very fine university ships at Eastern? in Cheney and Spokane. I like to A There are definite federal match up our school with pros guidelines that we are required to pective Freshmen, and Eastern is follow for financial aid. Financial just right for a lot of students. aid and work study are both EWU has the best of both based on need. worlds. Our primary campus is In a The high school student small community , but we're 25 needs to fill out a flnancial aid In minutes from Spokane, a major formation form a year before they urban area, and some of our go to college . The forms are ava il classes are offered at the Spokane able at your high school or our office; Now when we're talking to par school is when It begins. The parent Center, Eastern's downtown cam ents, other issues are important. they are processed by a firm In Cali pus. has to get the son or daughter ,on the fornia and your request for financial They want the university to be c hal college track In the ninth grade. By Personally, I like our size. We lenging and have good academ ic aid can be sent to as many colleges have about 8,000 students and that the time the student graduates from as you request. programs, but they also want the means you make close friends. On high school, he or she should have school to provide personal and pro succ essfully completed the core re the other hand, we're large enough fessional support for their daugh ter Q, Since we're talking about so you have your own life, you can quirements, which usually Include or son. In other words, mom and three years of English, two years of money, how much does it cost to go be on your own. dad want to feel comfortable that to Eastern Washington University? Of course, that also has a signifi math, two years of science, and two someone w ill take care of their col Looking an academ ic cant impact on the academ ic life at and-a -half years of social science in A at lege freshman, if the need arises. I year (nine months), If you are a resi Eastern Washington University; peo the State of Washington. At Eastern, can understand that. dent of the State of Washington, It will ple do care here. I'm proud to be there Is no foreign language require Parents are becoming a major cost you about $6,000 a year to go to part of a school that has the quality ment. pa rt of the co llege - decision pro EWU. That includes in-state tuition of fac ulty, students, and staff that In 1988, EWU requires at least a cess. I think they have more of an im and fees, room and board, books you find at EWU. We have a good 2.5 GPA from high sc hool students pact than a high school counselor or and supplies, p ersonal expenses ac ademic reputation and offer over applying for the freshman class. Of teac her, and , as our suNey indicat and transportation. 100 degree programs. It gives the the 903 new freshmen we accept ed ed , other EWU students are our best If you live outside the State of student a chance to explore and in 1987, we made an exception to the recruiters. This holiday season , we Washington, total c osts for the aca choose whic h career program is just grade point requirement In about l 0 had 60 students returning to 40 high demic year are approximately right for that person. percent of the cases. Eastern does schools, talking a bout their Eastern have special tutoring and counseling $920). experience. seNices for anyone who may need Q . What does a student look for a helping hand, especially during Q, OK, I'm a parent, but I'm still a in a co llege or university? Q, What's your advice to a fu their freshman year. For transfer stu bit skeptical. How would you de A. Actually, you have two ture freshman - or mom and dad - dents, a 2.0 minimum GPA is required scribe Eastern's student bod y, and groups looking. The students are how can they get set for university for students with over 36 credits. what makes the university a special looking, but the parents are, too . To life? pla ce ? day, the students I talk to are ca A. I recommend a campus visit. College-bound students will want A Well, the food 's great! True, reer- oriented . They're keyed into In the junior or senior year of high to take the PSAT or SAT (Scholastic It's not mom's, but the meals are pre the work world , a nd after graduation school, the student needs to hop in Aptitude Test) in their Junior or senior they want to make a good wage. pared fresh da ily. the car or get on a bus and visit the year in high sc hool, and/ or the ACT But seriously, there's a gre They're not all BMW- types, but at two or three sc hools they're seriously test (American College Testing Ser deal to be proud of at Eastern Wash some are, and they want to be c om considering. vic e). In our state we also recom petitive in the job market. ington University. I'm going to call it During summers, we're finding mend the Washington Pre-College the "blue Jean philosophy' , the kids Our school has good students. many prospective freshmen and Test In the spring term of the high here are good people. They're here This past fall , Eastern's incoming their parents are Including c ampus school student's junior year. to study, have fun, graduate, and go freshmen had an average grade visits to Eastern as part of their vaca These test scores do have an on with their lives. point of B+ or 3.1. Future freshmen tion plans. I think that's great, and It's impact on the admission process. A are looking for a university that has time well-spent for bot~ students high school counselor at our office solid a cademic programs and a e stern· Caribbean ~,Snorkling' \i~:,:Nass au Rabecca and T~rry Lanter man EWU Alumni:Gwen & Al Hill and Evelyn Applington (left to right) Watch for Our St. Thomas as Pictured from Our Ship Next Adventure! Jerry Saling Is a good man to have In your corner. The senator from Spokane refers to himself as an advocate of higher ed ucation. He was Instrumental In convincing fellow legislators that the Education Committee should be divided In two , with one committee dedicated to exam ining higher education, and the other dealing with Issues that Involve grades K through 12. In fact, he was named chairman of of the Higher Education com mittee In November. 'There is plenty of work to do," Sen. Saling said, In a recent phone Inter view. The committee has been studying the Higher Education Coordinating Board's master plan for quite some time, and after joint hearings, the commit tee will determine which parts of the plan will be accepted , rejected or amended . Sen. Soling's Interest In higher education has been a long-standing one. The EWU alumnus graduated In 1951 with a bachelor's degree In education and received his master's degree from Eastern In 1955. He was President of Spokane Falls Community College for a number of years. He helped create the Joint Center for Higher Education. Eastern Alumnus Sen. Saling was a member of the House of Representatives from 1965 un til 1971 . He got back Into politics In 1984 when he was elected to the Senate. In addition to serving as chairman of the Higher Education Committee, Sen. Sal Senator Jerry Saling ing has been on the Ways and Means committee. 'Politics has always been an Interest of mine: he said. Named Chair of Higher Sen. Saling has also had an Interest In his alma mater. He has served on a number of university committees. He has also been honored as Alumnus of Education Committee the Year. by Leslie Kelly, EWU News Bureau 'Eastern Is very dear to my heart: Sen. Saling said. His two children, Susan Betts and Ronald Saling, are also EWU alumni. 'I guess you could say we're an Eastern family," he said. _(ffi_N_e_w_s_w_o_rt_h___y______ EWU President Alexander Schilt has a new house, which was pur chased in November. The President's House is located in Spokane at Delma Hartman S. 1620 Upper Terrace Drive, and will be used for a meeting facility, as Memorial Scholar ------, well as living quarters. Since arriving in the area in Au gust, Dr. Schilt had been residing in temporary lodg ship Established ing. Dr. Schilt would like to warmly thank Cavanaugh's Inn at the Park for extending their gracious hospitality during his first two months in the area. Dr. Laura C. Duston, a retired dean and professor of the Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Educ ation, has donated $40,000 to the center. This is the single largest gift in the 18-year history of the ICNE. The ICNE is a consortium school for junior and senior-level and graduate nursing programs of Eastern Washington University, WSU and Whitworth College . The new director of EWU's Chicano Education Program, Dr. Carlos Maldana do, was instrumental in establishing the Hispanic Community Advisory Com mittee. The comm ittee will identify issues of c onc ern to the Hispanic commun ity and enhance the under A m emorial sc holarship has standing of Eastern's Chicano program. The comm it been established by the family tee is comprised of c ommunity leaders, as well as of Delma Hartman, a long-ti me two E.WU students. resident of Cheney. The sc holar ship will benefit non-tra ditional The Women's Center celebrated its' 10th anniver students who are returning to col l sary in October . What began as a grass roots effort a lege following a 10- year a b . decade ago has blossomed into a comprehensive sence, which is similar to Delma's program that inc ludes more than 30 co urse offerings pursuit of a higher education. and attracts nationally-known speakers to the area. Delma was born in Spo In November, noted feminist and author Sonia John kane, and moved to Oregon in son app eared at EWU for a series of lectures. 1942. She attended Oregon State University and returned to the Cheney area in the early '60s. Professor John A. Ross She later returned to Eastern Eastern Washington University's Musuem of Anthro Washington University, w here pology, the state's only teaching and research she studied education. After re museum, was rededicated in November after sev ceiving her degree, Delma e ral months of renovation. The museum hosts taught first grade for a year in Je groups of school children,_as well as university stu rome , Idaho, and was a kinder dents. Professor John A. Ross, who has devoted garten teacher for two years at more than l 0,000 hours to the museum since esta Willard Elementary in Spokane. blishing it along with Thomas Litziner 13 years ago, She died last June. was honored during the rededication ceremony. The scholarship, which will be awarded on the basis of need a nd scholastic achieve EWUProfessor and ment, is geared toward female students, w ho are returning to His Wife Run Popular Bed and Breakfasts school to study education. by Jeannette Phillips The Delma Hartman Me earlier lifestyle. As the owners say, 'We will Fotheringham Houseis located at EWU Foundation Staff morial Scholarship Fund already provide our guests with the service and luxury Second and Hemlock in historic Browne's totals approximately $8,000. Do Addition. FotheringhamH ouse was built in Most Bed and Breakfastsrely on busi they would expect ~they were livingin the nations can be made to the EWU nessfrom couples who want to get away for graceful Victorian Age.' 1891by David Fotheringham,a builder and Foundation, Mail Stop 122, Chen the weekend. or who Just like the feeling of oo Jay Moynahan and his wife, Sue,own the firstmayor of the Incorporated ctty of ey, WA 99004. For additional in lng home while traveling, or who love the Idea and operate the Fotheringham House,a Vic Spokane. formation, contact the Founda of spending a night at a Victorian mansion. torian Bed and BreakfastIn Spokane, Wash In 1985,the Moynahansalso opened tion office, 359- 2351. The Fotheringham House creates an at ington. Jay is a writer and has been a profes the Mrs.Jacob Hoover house as part of their mosphereof a time 100years ago when life sor of criminal justice at EasternWashington Bed and BreakfastInn. The third housein the wasn't so hectic. The style and location of the Universityfor the past 21 years.Sue is a print Bed and BreakfastInn is the TrunkeyHouse. home encourages a slower. unhurried pace maker. Theyopened their Bed and Breakfast buitt In 1898.Trunkey House is located on where visitorsfind tt easy to relax and enjoy an Inn in September.1984. Fourth Avenue and faces Coeur d'Alene Park. Killin ScholarshipRecipi ent Rob Potter's Love of Music Drew Him to Radio by Leslie Kelly, EWU News Bureau Editor's note: This Is the first In a known rad io persona lities o n the uni series of profiles on recip ients of versity's radio station, KEWU-F M. and television, Eastern's most prestig ious scho lar The l 0,000 watt station plays a mix he is a lso a phi ship, the Orland 8. Killin scholarship. ture of contemporary a nd c lassic losophy major. The Killin Scholarship is unique be jazz, along with new age and soul He said it's a ca use It is funded thro ugh contrib u music on a compact d isc system. In great combina tions made by the university facu lty its first year on the air, KEWU-FM has tion. and staff. The fund was established been w ell- rece ived by listeners 'Radio-TV is by the late Orland 8. Killin, a p rofes throug hout the region. geared toward sor at EWU for more than 20 years. He In November . he landed a a more voca wa nted to attrac t the state's brig ht wee ke nd spot a t one of Spokane's Rob Potter (second from right) and KEWUstaff members celebrate the tiona l approach est students to Eastern, where they most pop ula r rad io stations, KZZU. station'sfirst anniversary and ph ilosophy co uld shine in the university's out A na tive of the Tri-C ities area. cha llenges your standing academ ic programs. The Potter was first bitten by the radio bug mind,' he said. Orland B. Killin scho larship Includes six years ago at a fair. job at a coun try station. Potter chose Eastern after it was full tuition, room and board and a sti . 'There was a statio n broadcast That on-air experience led recommended by two high school pend for books, totaling aRproxl ing live and I thought that it looked like Potter to eventua lly land one of teachers, who were EWU alumni. He mately SS,000 a year. The scholar a lot of fun: said Potter. the premiere spots on KEWU. applied for the President's Scholar ship is renewab le each year, His first b roadcast ing job in Still, Potter's amb itions reach ship, but, instead. was selected for providing the student maintains a 3.5 volved read ing the morning an far beyo nd sitting behind a control the prestigious Orland B. Killin Schol grade point average nouncemen ts at Hanford High pa nel and readi ng the names of arship . Rob Potter has always loved school. He got such a kick being be reco rding artists. Eventually, he'd 'It's rea lly nice because they are music. He's even harbored a secret hind a microphone tha t he sent a re like to get into radio management. so appreciat ive of me being here,' desire to be a musician. sume to some radio stations In the 'There's more challenge, said Potter, who has a 3.87 GPA 'I tried playing a guitar, a trum Tri-C ities. mo re money . There will always be pet, even a harmonica , but it Just '\ was so naive . I d idn't realize a lot of disc joc keys. If that's all I didn't work,' said Potter, a junior at that just wasn't done by someone wanted, it would be silly for me to Eastern Washington University. with virtually no experience,' Potter be here,' Potter said. That's probably why he be said. Potter said he is here, attend ca me a radio disc joc key, he said. His naivete paid off, though. Even ing Eastern because he loves to Potter is one of the better- he was surprised when he landed a learn. In addition to studying radio Class Notes 'What's Your Probwen?' THE 1980's ny. He is the assistant chief of staff Timothy Lee Hanson Is currently '85 ...Air National Guard 2nd Lt. James for communications and electron working In Hong Kong for Reader's ByJim Kampmann, R-TV grad (Classof 76) Brooks has been awarded the aero ics. Digest. Prior to that, he spent two Probably the first words Ho nautical rating of navigator following years In the Phlllppines working as ward Hopf ever said to graduation from U.S. Air Force Navi AdditionalNews From Alumni News Bureau Chief for Pacific Stars you .. .they were to me . And the gator Training at Mather Air Force and Stripes. He also worked for the Helen Neil, Class of 1937, wrote to us avalanche of challenges , ob Base, California. Spokesman Review for five years. and told of a group of girls that met In He Is planning to continue his educa jections, and seeming ridicule '83 ...Anne Kehret Kevin Koren and 1937 at Eastern, and became friends. tion In Hong Kong while working for never stopped in all the time I were married on September 15, 1985. They lived in Senior Hall with the ex Reader's Digest. knew the man. And like anyone They reside in Bellevue, Washing ception of one, and they all ate at else who stumbled past the first ton. Kevin works for Graphics Seattle the same table in Monroe Hall for the day of intro, I adapted, and as a stripper, and Anne works as an next three years. This group has INMEMORIUM eventually learned a few things Associate Director of Marketing and kept in touch all these years with a Edith Shaw, Reference Librarian at Communications at Seattle Market I'll use the rest of my life. Like round-robin letter and a reunion EWU died in July of 1987. She helped Center Co. glass is stronger than steel, how each year. In the Fall of 1987, the re generations of students at Eastern to be co me a Colonel in the '82 ... Michael Newburg Has worked union was held in Leavenworth, from 1947 to 1983. Mexican Army, and the finer as a C.P.A. with Coopers and Ly where they celebrated 50 years of Wilmer H. Siegert, a very special brand in Spokane, and Deloitte, friendship. Here is a list of those who points of selling dirt to become a alumni and gentleman , died In Sep Haskens and Sells in Denver, Colora were able to attend : Etta May Rose tember, 1987. He graduated from millionaire. The Howard Hopf sto do. Graduated from the University of Bennett of Chattaroy; Claire Hirsch ries are endless . If you've read Lewis and Clark High School and at Denver with a Masters Degree In Bates of Tacoma; Irma Meyers tended Cheney Normal School be this far , I'm sure you have one of Taxation In 1984. Currently works as a Womach of Grandview; Josie Bey fore beginning his career In educa your ow n. Which is the point of C.P.A. with Brinkerhoff and Revenig in ersdorf Pomeroy o f Seattle; Hughe tion. He later received his B.A. at this announcement . Denver. na Hect House of Spokane; Eliza University of Washington. He re beth Walters Schmidt of Coulee City; On Saturday, April 16, there will '85 ... Taml Tomich lives in Tucson, Ari ceived his Master's Degree from Helen Merrill Neil of Seattle; be the first genuine an d authen zona, and works as a media buyer at EWU. He then joined the Spokane tic "Howard ramma ", "Hopf Taylor Advertising. Responsibilities This year, the reunion will again be School District 81 in 1938, and spent Include buying radio and television Off", call it what you want, held in Leavenworth. the next 35 years as a teacher and time, outdoor and newspaper '66 ...Earl Hale has been appointed as principal. Mr. Siegert was a member "Tribute to the late Dr. Howard space in Tucson, Phoenix. Los An of the Spokane Retired Teachers Hopf." It will be a dinner, co ck the Executive Director of the State geles and Chicago. Also responsi Board for Community College Edu Association_,Spo kane Choral of the tails, The Ce lebratio n of the ble for placing national print ads for cation. He joined the State Board Westerners, Inland Empire Railway Teachings of Dr. Howa rd E. Hopf, various clients. Staff in 1970, and has held various po Historical Society, and Eastern and a dance. All the noteworthy '84 .. .Robin Johnson (Messenger) sitions In planning and budget ing be Washington State Historical Society. Howard Disciple-Clon e s a re works as a Registered Nurse at Dea fore being appointed deputy direc Harry Heimgied in September, 1987. c ommitting to attend. The re will coness Hospital In Spokane. Robin tor. He received his B.A. degree at He was a lifetime Spokane resident. be speeches from those who currently resides in St. John with her EWU, and a Masters In Public Admin Born in Endicott, he graduated from w ere close to Dr. Hopf , and from husband and family. She said St. istration from the University of Wash Endicott High School, Kinman Busi a ll of us w ho were quite d ist ant. John attracts worldwide talent In their ington. His wife, Camille (Shears) ness College and Eastern Washing We 're plann ing a "Howard M u five mile run called the 'Hog Jog'. also graduated from EWU In 1966. ton University. He was a farmer and seum ", a re-cre ation of your first '8 l ... Debbie Swanson (Culligan) is a They have two dau ghters and reside cattle rancher in the Cheney area for in Lacey, Wa. His mother, Betty, also about 50 years. He retired and day of intro , and a disc ussion of Registered Dietician at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane. She specializes an EWU graduate in 193 l , resides In moved to Spokane about l O years whether we sho uld e rec t some Cheney, and was nice enough to ago. He also taught school in the sort ot monu m ent to this m an in Radia tion Therapy Nutrition. Mar ried to Andrew Swanson in '85, and bring us this information. Spokane area for a number of years, who really wouldn't wa nt or need has a daughter named Andrea. '31 ... Joseph A. and Jeanne F. Jenni and had been in the real estate busi o ne . ness. Mr. Helm was a member o f the '84 ...Tom Todd is a Programmer An started out teaching in a one-r oom Here is ho w you become in all grade rural school, north of Col Washington Composers, Authors alyst with Farm Credit Banks of Sacra and Artists of America, and had re vo lved: mento. Formerly worked with Farm ville, Wa. The coup le celebrated their 50th anniversary last August. ceived recognition from the Ameri Plan e nd this funct ion Credit Banks of Spokane. He has to att on Joe taught for 43 years in the Wash can Biological Institute of Distin Saturday , April 16, 1988, at Union been in the Farm Credit System since g uished Americans for his 1985. ington State Schools, and Jeanne Stat ion Ballroo m , Fourth and worked as an RN In Wenatchee. con tributions as an artist and p oet. Jac kson, ad jac e nt to Pioneer They have two sons and a daughter, Hallam E. Nourse died in October of Square in Seattle . The cost is $25 THE 1970s all graduate s of the University of 1987. He retired from United Air Lines pe r p erson , w hich includes a sit '73 ... Major BIii Zorn is currently as Wa shington. in December of 1962. He started with dow n dinner, a n ev ening of pa signed to Washington D.C. as the Varney Air Lines the same day that Charles Lindburg flew the Atlantic in geantry in ho no r of The Do c tor Chie f of Aviation Plans and Pro MiscellaneousNews &Awards an d a d anc e . Th e re w ill b e a grams, United States Army Military May, 1927. Received the Man of the -ATTENTIONGRADS OF 64 AND 65- no-hos t bar. Personnel Center. Recently gradu Year Award from the University In a ted from the U.S. Army Command There will be a class reunion this 1962. Your input is we lc om e; th e summer. Watch your mail for de and General Staff College at Fort Dr. Richard W. Honsinger died Au more pa rticipa tio n , th e b etter, Leavenworth, Kansas, June 5, 1987. tails. gust 23, 1987. A retired dentist and tell a friend and we' ll se e you on Previous to graduat ing from Ft. Lea Ronald C . Coolbaugh has been lifelong resident of Eastern Washing April 16 telling yo ur Howar d Story. venworth, he seNed as the Com named Head of the Department of ton and Northern Idaho. He prac Please address inquiries, re mander of the 17th Assault Helicop Botany and Plant Pathology a t Pur ticed dentistry in Palouse, Washing quests and suggestions fo r t h e ter Company (Blackhawk), Schofield due University. He holds a B.A. In Bi ton, from 1947-1985. He received a Barracks, Hawaii. ology from EWU and a Doctorate in dais , and/or presentat ion with Bachelor's Degree in Education from Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Cheney Normal School, and a Mas your check in advance to: '70 ... Frank Mace taught a number of years in Alberta, Canada, then from Oregon State University. Before ter's Degree in Education from Tribute to Dr. Hopf moved back to Cheney. Joined Pro the promotion, he held the position Washington State College. He 2513 Crestmont ject Joy In Spokane in 1984, and has of chairman of the Botany Depart served as a teac her and administra Seattle, Wa. 98199 been singing a t nursing homes and ment at Iowa State University. tor in several small Eastern Washing ton schools before returning to the We are also searching for a ll Ho retirement centers three to four days Bean Fairbanks has recently Joined a week as a volunteer. Frank said the staff of Threshold Center for Alter University of Oregon School of Den ward memorabilia: Cla ss no t es, that they are always looking for more native Youth SeNices. Inc .. as a tistry in 1947. He continued his interest pictures, taped lectures, film etc . talent. If interested in singing, call Health Resource Counselor for the in educat ion as a member and Class notes provide a unique op 624-1713. Health Education Program at East chairman of the Palouse School portunity fo r alumni to keep in Board for many years, and held a '70 ... Patrick Culligan resides In Aloha, Junior/Se nior High School. Holds a touch. Be sure and contact the lifetime teaching certificate in the Oregon, with his wife, Patricia and B.A. in Psychology and Biology from Perspect ive with news that you daughte r, Kim. Taught and EWU, and Is currently pursuing a State of Washington. wou ld like to p ass on to forme r coached for l O years. a nd is now a Master's Degree in Community classma t es. Yo u can send infor Health for the University of Roches partner in an Insura nce firm special We'dlike to hear from you... . mat ion to t he A lumni O ffice , Mail izing in Investments a nd financial ter. Prior to this position, she was a Stop 122, Cheney WA. planning . Drug and Alcohol Counselor at Dea Keep in touch! See page 8. co ness Medical Center in Spokane, '72 ... Linda Rice (Mally) is a novelist. Wa . She lives in Kent, Washing ton, with her husband, Wally, and son, Bren Darryl L. Zehner has been named DI dan. She co-authored 'Dead rector of Auxiliary Services at West Rec koning·, a Harlequin Intrigue, ern Oregon State College. He will Casino take charge of the college resi with her husband. It should be in the bookstores at this time, and she dence halls, food seNlce, catering, wrote under the name of Linda Wal college center , and bookstore op ters. It is her fourth book for Harle erations. He has held positions at Night Oregon Institute of Technology In quin. Klamath Falls, and here at EWU. He Coming Soon! '74 ... Maj. William E. Van Cleave has holds a Bachelor's Degree and Mas For DetailsSee Page 2 been decorated with the Army ter's Degree In Psychology from Achievement Medal in West Gema- EWU. Sports coach Pamela Parks, after the Ea wound up the conference sea FOOTBALL He later received a 25-year gles completed a 21-19 cam son with an 8-8 record and missed Punter-kicker Eric Stein has award from the American Baseball paign. a spot in the Mountain West become Eastern Washington Uni Coaches Association, and was in Other award winners Include playoffs by finishing fifth in the versity's second Division foot ducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame. I-AA Cheryl Chatham (Renton), most In round-robin standings. ball All-American. spirational player, and Tami Mason The Yakima senior swept all VOLLEYBALL (Friday Harbor) most imp roved. Jo BASKETBALL Senior outside hitter, Marla Cre four principal All-America teams lene Harwood (Delt0: B:C.} has With their co nference sea for division players when he was meen (Kent) has been named been honored with the senior aca sons just under way, both EWU most valuable player for the 1987 named first-team punter on demic award after earning a re- basketball teams were trying to Volleyball season. squads selected by the American find their balance in the midst of Football Coaches Association (Ko rebuilding campaigns. dak), the Associated Press, the Rookie men's coach, Bob Walter Camp Football Foundation Hofman, who came to Cheney and the Sports Network. from Fort Lewis College last fall, Stein, who also was honored has only nine able - bodied for the second time as Eastern's special teams player of the year, players availab le in Eastern's first season as a member of the Big led the division with an average of Sky Conference. Only three let 43. l yards per kick. He also finished termen returned from last winter. with a school record career aver Only one, Kevin (Slim) Sattler age and scored a record 180 points (Spokane), was a starter during as the most successful placekicker the 1987 season. The other two, in EWU history. Stein's season in John Garrison (Mill Creek) and cluded a 57-yard field goal which Dan Jarms (Cheney), are injured. was third longest in Division I-AA Hofman and his squad also history. are working without transfer regu lars, David Peed (San Francisco) ED CHISSUS and Ronn McMahon (Upland, Ed Chissus, one of the central CA). Both suffered foot injuries in figures in the 90-year history of the fall and, after playing a few Eastern Athletics, died Dec. 30 after games each, were forced back a five-year battle with cancer. He to the sidelines. 'Vas 70. The former athlete, coach As mid-season ap and teacher was eulogized me at proached, Sattler and junior morial services by more than 200 transfer Gale Berry (Great Falls, peop le January 9 in Anderson Hall. MT) are the leading scorers, both A Michigan native who came averaging close to 13 points per to the Yakima Valley as a boy, Chis game. Berry also ranks close to sus starred as an Eastern football player and track team member be Big Sky leaders in assists and re bounds. fore World War II. He set records as a hurdler which stood for almost Karen Devolr (Richland) has four decades. He returned to stepped in for Brenda Souther. Cheney from the military seNice EWU's all time leading shooter, and several years as a Yakima and established herself as one of area high school teacher-coach the conference's best shooters to join the physical education staff and rebounde rs. Sophomore Su san Smith (Mount Vernon, IL), jun and become the football coach in ior Lisa Danner (San Francisco), 1953. He added duties as baseball coach in 1955. and senior Sonya Gaublnger Chissus coached football for (Spokane) are the top returning lO seasons, but remained on the Cremeen, one of several starters. Smith, the Mountain peat berth on the Aca- West's top long- range bomber , job with the baseball team for 28 squad members to put her name in demic All-Mountain West seasons until he retired in 198 l . His the EWU record book for led the team with a 17 point scor one Conference Team. Suzanne Vick baseball teams won almost 300 season or caree r accomplish ing average as 1988 began. games and the genial former carni (Tacoma) received the under ments, headed a list of five post classman academic awa rd . Al val boxer was honored five times season awards announced by as NAIA D:strict I Coac h of the Year. though the Eagles finished their highest win total since 1980, they EWU Reunion in Hawaii Again, this year, Patsy Utter will be organizing a get- together for EWU alumni, families and friends. They will meet at Al Moana Park, ~:~~:: on Sunday, March 20 in the afternoon. ... an Alumnusi!t~:~ who 1snot rece1v1ng Perspective?o~i~!~~ If sq, .could you t I Any assistance you can provide in helping us to keep our alumni records. ... 1 up-to-date will be most appreciated. Inaddition, let us know of your rqpst recent activitiesfor 'Class Notes'. Please send materlahto P.erspectJve,: I MS7122, 216 Showolter Hall, Eastern Washington Ugiv~rsity, Wqshlhgton . I 9$(04. .·...... •···• ' \·._._.,_,_, ,/:f· - - ;-:.,,;;: _ \ :-_ - ..5\ .J Prepared by Eastern Washington University Publications DepartmenV6348 Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Cheney. WA Permit No. l Perspective MS 122,216 Showa lter Hall Cheney, Washington 99004 Address Correc tion Requested