UTwww.utnews.utoledo.edu NewsJANUARY 9, 2006 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 10 President to discuss UT-MUO merger Negotiations in State of the University Address continue on

By Vicki L. Kroll health-care resident Dan Johnson will talk the Future of The .” would be attending the third largest institu- contract about the future of The University “We have a chance to truly trans- tion in the state in terms of budget size and of Toledo, including the proposed form higher education in this region and external research funding. The institution P By Deanna Woolf merger with the Medical University of , in the state if the merger is approved,” would be more recognizable nationally. during his fifth annual State of the Univer- Johnson said. There would be seamlessness in taking embers of the UT administration and sity Address Thursday, Jan. 19, at 3:30 p.m. “If we come together to form a single courses or combining degrees or curricu- Memployee unions are continuing to in Doermann Theater. institution, students would see some sig- lum, and access to additional faculty and negotiate the health-care contract, with one His address is titled “Together: Shaping nificant advantages,” Johnson said. “They services. group setting a strike deadline. “Even though we have joint programs The negotiating units will meet on now in public health, nursing and some Tuesday, Jan. 10, when the administration other areas, this opens up a whole new will present a counteroffer to the unions. level of opportunity for the combination of Ron Honse, president of the Communi- Researchers ‘on the move’ in lab degrees in law and medicine or health and cation Workers of American (CWA) Local By Deanna Woolf business,” Johnson said. “I think that we 4319, said the union has set a strike date for Monday, Jan. 23. “We will continue to try hen you ask have just begun to envision the opportuni- to resolve this between now and the 23rd,” someone ties this would create from a curricular point W he said. “Our plans are going forward, in to mimic an elderly of view.” the event we cannot reach an agreement, to person, Peggy Arnos He plans to ask the campus community prepare for the strike.” said, “They usually do to be patient if the merger takes place. He said after the Jan. 10 meeting, the this.” She slumps her “These things take time. It will take executive officers would decide “whether head forward, creating perhaps a number of years for a complete or not it’s worthy of taking the counteroffer a hunched effect on her transition as we move forward with the back to the full membership. The members upper back. merger,” Johnson said. “It will be challeng- ultimately have to ratify it.” This characteristic ing, but it will be enormously rewarding Calls to the UT chapter of the Ameri- may be familiar to most in the long term for us, for the medical can Association of University Professors people, but the idea campus, and all those we serve.” (AAUP) were not returned. that elderly people’s Johnson also will discuss strategies for Christopher Gail, software special- upper body posture shaping the future of the University and the ist with the College of Arts and Sciences has an effect on lower responsibilities that come with accepting Photo by Daniel Miller Photo by college computing and Professional Staff body mechanics isn’t. a stronger relationship role among Ohio’s WALK THIS WAY: Doctoral student Peggy Arnos monitors Rich Rob- Association (PSA) chair, said, “We’re just Arnos, a PhD student institutions of higher education, as well as in inson, PhD student, as he walks in the path of the cameras to capture waiting to see what happens.” He added in kinesiology, believes the city, region and state. his motion. PSA members will likely get the same con- the slower gait and The address will be streamed live at tract the unions negotiate. poor balance the elderly exhibit is due to the-art facility equipped with cameras, force the UT and MUO campuses. A Web address how their upper body is situated, and she’s measurers and computers with software will be posted at www.utnews.utoledo.edu using the Motion Analysis Laboratory to capable of building 3-D models of the the week of the event. test the theory. human body. “The lab is designed to give An informal reception will take place The lab, located in the Health and us the comprehensive ability to affect [and outside Doermann Theater immediately fol- Human Services Building, is a state-of- lowing the address. continued on p. 4

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Honor ‘The Power of One’ at Professor emeritus teaches in the MLK Unity Celebration Hungary on Fulbright grant

By Deanna Woolf By Deanna Woolf s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will perform, and there will be a special r. Mark Kinney, professor emeri- percent of what is on the signs on the street, proved, one person can make an song and tribute to the American Red Cross tus of foundations of education, is so I can begin to know what is happening Aimmense difference. Honor his and the United Way for their efforts during Dteaching courses at the University around me,” he said. “As for carrying on a accomplishments at the Unity Celebration the Hurricane Katrina disaster. of Szeged and Eszterhazy Karoly University conversation, it is a real short affair. Fortu- on Monday, Jan. 16, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Following the program, there will be a in Hungary as part of a Fulbright Scholar nately, quite a few Hungarians speak some in Savage Hall. luncheon in the west lobby of Savage Hall. grant. English.” This is the sixth year The University of For more information on the free, Kinney wrote Toledo has partnered with the city of Toledo public event, contact Deb Driscoll, senior in his Fulbright to present the event. Last year, more than events coordinator with the Office of the project statement that 3,000 people attended. President, at Ext. 5317. his main reason for The theme this year is “The Power applying is to be of of One.” There will be a parade of nations The College of Engineering service as Hungarian from Toledo Sister Cities International; a is hosting a Dr. Martin Luther universities pursue King Jr. oratorical competition processional of youth, business leaders, acceptance of their for area elementary and middle clergy members, elected officials, educa- research and scholar- school students. The event is tional leaders, and social service agency Monday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. ship in the European and union members; and remarks by Toledo to 2 p.m. in Nitschke Hall Union. He also wants Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and UT President Auditorium. to work on develop- Dan Johnson. A 60-member interfaith choir ing a linking arrange- ment between UT and the two Hungar- ian institutions. Economic developer selected Finally, Kinney hopes to share his to lead technology corridor experiences with By Jon Strunk Dr. Mark Kinney in his office at Eszterhazy Karoly University Americans upon his return. When asked eter Kay, a former economic adviser has held a series of economic development Kinney is one of approximately 850 about the differences he’s noticed thus far Pfor the Pennsylvania Governor’s Of- positions, including serving as an economic U.S. faculty members and professionals between Hungarian and UT students, he fice, has been hired as director of the Toledo adviser to then-Gov. Tom Ridge and the who will travel to 150 countries through the answered, “Students in Hungary are much Science and Technology Corridor. Pennsylvania Department of Community program for the 2005-06 academic year. more part of a big family, where a faculty Kay, 58, and Economic Development. The Fulbright Program, established in member is responsible for their success will start his He also was president and CEO of 1946, is meant to build mutual understand- and can ask the student to be sure to sign new job this the Economic Development Corp. of Erie ing between the people of the United States up for a course or attend a lecture, etc., and month and County, Pa., where he worked in partnership and other countries. the student will do so. Students are in class will make with General Electric, Penn State University Kinney said he is teaching two educa- sessions much more than at UT. They have $130,000 an- and the state government to successfully tion courses, one in English and another fewer books and materials to work with, so nually. foster economic growth. with the help of a translator. “I now know a instruction is more distilled to the essen- “I think Kay will be charged with: fair number of individual Hungarian words tials.” in Peter we • Developing and implementing a plan and can count to thousands, greet friends Kinney’s grant runs through February. have found for the corridor that is aligned with the and neighbors, and pretty much read 30 just the person learning, discovery/research and engage- to combine the ment missions of UT; resources of • Obtaining support for the corridor from Kay The Uni- community leaders and members of local Speaker to address military draft versity of Toledo with those of businesses neighborhoods; By Deanna Woolf and nonprofit organizations in northwest • Preparing proposals and other Ohio,” said President Dan Johnson. “Peter’s initiatives to gain external funding to o You Feel a Draft?” is the When asked about the likelihood of a leadership will be integral as we focus our support corridor projects; “Dquestion J.E. McNeil, executive draft, McNeil answered, “The short version region’s combined educational and indus- • Coordinating joint projects with director of the Center on Conscience & War is that if we do not withdraw from Iraq, and trial potential into what could be a very corridor partners; and (CCW), will address in her speech Friday, certainly if we send troops to any new place, powerful economic transformation for this • Recruiting high-tech businesses in Jan. 13, at noon in the Law Center Audito- we are perilously close to a draft — simply area.” conjunction with economic develop- rium. because there are so few remaining options for Kay, a certified economic developer, ment partners. CCW, located in Washington, D.C., the military to provide troops to Iraq. They are was formed in 1940 by an association of just beginning to reach into the Navy and the religious organizations. Its staff members Air Force for MPs [military police] and truck work to defend the rights of conscientious drivers, the primary people being deployed. AVI offers cooking class objectors and to place them in alternative They called up thousands of IRR [individual service programs if a draft occurs. ready reserves] with only about a one-in-three VI Chef Todd Maxson will hold a ner, refreshments, a recipe folder and a McNeil will survey the evolution of the success rate. There are no more pockets of A cooking class Monday, Jan. 23, in gift certificate for lunch at Libbey Hall, legal status of conscientious objectors and personnel sitting out there.” Libbey Hall. valued at $40. the military’s response, as well as share her For more information on the free, pub- The class, which costs $25, runs To attend the class, RSVP by Mon- experiences on representing and advising lic event, contact the Law Communications from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. and includes din- day, Jan. 16, to AVI at Ext. 8415. tax resisters. Office at Ext. 2712.

2 PEOPLE JAN. 9, 2006 Three degrees in December Gettoknow Two staffers watched family members graduate during fall commencement, and another employee picked up a diploma last month.

Debbe Skutch Donna Schroeder Bras- well, business services officer Kenneth Hoefflin, son of Kris Armstrong, clinic coor- Melissa L. Meinhart, daughter of Ruth L. in the College of Arts and dinator in the Student Medical Center, graduated summa Meinhart, director of the Student Success Center, Sciences, received a law degree. cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in chemical received a bachelor of arts degree in new media. Debbe Skutch is the director of She was the recipient of the Law engineering. He is considering employment offers. Melissa’s artwork has been displayed in several ex- the Center for Family Business. She has Merit Scholarship and was on hibits at the Center for the Visual Arts. She plans to worked at the University for nearly 14 the dean’s list. She plans to con- move to Naples, Fla., to work in graphic arts, possibly years. The native of Erie, Pa., holds a tinue working at the University for a magazine or a company. bachelor of science degree in educa- and take the Ohio Bar Exam tion from Miami University. in July. After that, Braswell will consider practicing in business, FAMILY: Husband, Steven, and three employment or tax law. daughters, Emily, 24, at the University of Cincinnati Law School; Sally, 22, a senior at the University of Kansas; and Cathy, 22, who is at UT studying middle school education. HOBBIES: Walking, reading, friends and family outings In memoriam FAVORITE BOOK: The Charm School by Nelson DeMille Betty L. Eastop, Denver, who was manager of the Student LAST MOVIE SEEN: “The Producers” Union Snack Bar during the 1970s and 1980s, died Dec. 3 at age 89. THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOURSELF: Good-natured, fair-mind- Jerry Kelly, Toledo, a custodial worker in the International ed, impatient at times with bureau- House, died Dec. 8 at age 67. He had worked at the University cracy since 1995. FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Pittsburgh Hazel I. Larimer, Sun City West, Ariz., died Dec. 21 at age 87. Steelers She and her husband, the late Frank A. Larimer, were members of the Presidents Club, the Heritage Society and the Jesup W. WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO Scott Society. They donated $1 million to UT for the construc- TRADE PLACES WITH FOR ONE tion of the Larimer Athletic Complex. Guided by Hazel’s strong DAY? A movie star Photo by Daniel Miller support of academics, they also established endowed scholar- FIRST JOB: Switchboard operator at HONORS SET IN STONE: Brothers Joe Taberner, left, ships in the College of Education for elementary education hotel — my own family’s business and Orris Tabner, a 1968 UT alumnus, front one of the students. two seals designed and created by their father, local FAVORITE DESSERT: Cheesecake builder and sculptor John Taberner, who attended UT in Helen G. (Hineline) Schmakel, who was married to former UT alumni relations director Edward Schmakel for 58 years, WHERE DID YOU GO ON YOUR the 1940s. The seals — the University seal and that of died Dec. 23 at age 90. She was co-donor on their gifts to the LAST VACATION? Florida with 18 Toledo, Spain — were fabricated in 1932 for Kappa Pi Tower Club and the Rocket Club, and was a UT employee in family members! Epsilon sorority, which used them to honor Dr. Henry J. Doermann, president of the University, who died in the College of Law from 1973 to 1986, retiring as a secretary. FAVORITE MEAL TO COOK: Steak November of that year. Sculpted in a plaster-plastic She was a lifetime member of the UT Alumni Association. on the grill composite and stained to resemble weathered wood, the seals since their installation have graced the stairwells Haru K. Thompson, Toledo, who worked in the athletics de- WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX? to University Hall’s two courtyards. “It was a great thrill partment for more than four decades, died Dec. 17 at age 84. Read, watch sports on TV, walk to find out that our father had this other connection As a student, she was a majorette in the UT Marching Band; FAVORITE WINTER ACTIVITY: Get- with the University,” Joe said, admitting that he and Orris she received a bachelor’s degree in business administration in ting away had no idea how impressive the seals are. In a ceremony 1943 from the University. Two years later, she returned to her to dedicate two plaques the brothers donated to mark alma mater to work as a senior clerk in athletics, where she SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD BE their father’s work, Dr. Penny Poplin Gosetti, execu- stayed until she retired as secretary 3 in 1988. Over the years, SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT tive assistant to President Dan Johnson, said, “The seals Thompson worked for seven athletic directors and 13 head YOU: I was the junior high ping-pong represent both the history of our campus and the larger football coaches. In 1998, she was inducted into the Varsity champion in eighth grade. history that ties our University to Spain and to the wider T Hall of Fame for her work in athletics and her UT loyalty. world. These kinds of connections are what UT has Thompson was a member of the UT Alumni Association always been about, and your father’s seals remind our students, our faculty and our staff about our history.” and Beta Tau Delta.

3 JAN. 9, 2006 NEWS

The FYI on BMI: Family Commission on Diversity Obesity Conference Jan. 21 unveils plan for University

By Deanna Woolf By Deanna Woolf earn about Body Mass Index (BMI), and Dr. Guldal Caba, a licensed psycholo- ithout diversity, we will not have academic excellence,” said Dr. Carol healthy food choices and exercise gist and doctor of naturopathic medicine. Bresnahan, vice provost for academic programs and policies. Lduring the Family Obesity Confer- From 10:30 a.m. to noon, there will be “W That concern has been on the minds of many at the University, ence: Awareness Assessment and Manage- a screening and wellness fair, where com- prompting President Dan Johnson to form the President’s Commission on Diversity in Decem- ment, Saturday, Jan. 21. munity partners will offer information and ber 2002 with Dr. Alan Goodridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs The free, public event, held in Health free screenings for blood pressure, pulmo- and enrollment, and Dr. Johnnie Early, dean of the College of Pharmacy, as co-chairs. Since and Human Services Multipurpose Room nary function and BMI. then, the commission members have met monthly to hear reports and hold discussions. Now 1711, begins at 8:30 a.m. and is for adults The event is sponsored by the UT Col- they have issued the Plan for Diversity — recommendations of programs and policies that will and children 10 and older. lege of Health and Human Services Alumni make the campus community more diverse and reflective of the metropolitan population. Medical experts will speak at 9 a.m. Affiliate, in partnership with the American “This plan is a demanding, ambitious plan,” said Bresnahan, convener of the commis- about the keys of weight loss and mainte- Diabetes Association, the American Cancer sion. nance, as well as healthy living choices. Society, the American Heart Association, the “The really good thing is that it shows the University does have a commitment to diver- Panelists are Dr. Debra Boardley, UT associ- Toledo-Lucas County Health Department sity issues,” said Martino Harmon, interim director of the African-American Student Enrich- ate professor of public health and rehabilita- and the Wellness Center. ment Initiatives Office and commission member. “It shows we’re serious about exploring and tive services and registered dietician; Jessica To RSVP for the event, call the Alumni looking for ways to improve the University.” Reed, a certified strength and conditioning Relations Office at Ext. 2586. Both acknowledged the pace of the commission was not as brisk as hoped. “It took quite specialist with ProMedica Health System; a while because the committee proceeded slowly and deliberately. But it had a lot of work to do starting from ground zero” such as defining diversity, Bresnahan explained. The definition of diversity is one of the commission’s recommendations that has already Motion lab been implemented. The commission recommended or supported other initiatives, including the Anti-Harassment Policy, the Minority Graduate Fellowship Awards, rotating the day of continued from p. 1 commencement, Primos, the Women’s Leadership Council and the African-American Student measure] movement,” said Enrichment Initiatives Office, which Harmon described as a “product in the interest of retain- Dr. Charles Armstrong, ing students of color,” a specific issue the commission wanted to address. professor and chair of The Plan for Diversity calls on the University community to: kinesiology and director • Create an administration position charged with overseeing diversity; of the lab. • Develop more effective student recruitment and retention strategies to more proportionately The lab is similar reflect the metropolitan community; to those used to create • Implement domestic partner benefits; animated characters for • Diversify the public portraiture at the University; video games and films. An • Create an annual diversity series; experimental subject is fit- • Establish diversity training for all employees; ted with reflective spheres, • Develop more effective faculty and staff recruitment and retention strategies to promote which resemble ping-pong diversity; and balls. The spheres are • Promote and support research on diversity. usually placed at joints, The entire plan, including additional recommendations, can be read at http://www.diver- Photo by Daniel Miller Photo by explained Arnos, in order sity.utoledo.edu/index.asp?id=115. DOWN TO THE BONE: Dr. Charles Armstrong watches the to capture the subject’s Bresnahan explained the subcommittees are prioritizing recommendations before the computer program build and set into motion a skeletal model commission meets Jan. 19. They will decide the order of implementation and will finalize movement. They can even of an experimental subject. be concentrated in one the plan. area of interest, such as the face. While the commission’s work is not yet done, the members already feel they have Once the reflective spheres are in them plan the treatment.” changed and benefited from the experience. “People started to see the diversity of diversity,” place, the subject begins a prescribed set of With the use of the lab, Arnos has Bresnahan said of the meetings. Harmon said, “I have learned and grown as an individual movements in the lab. For Arnos’ study, for found preliminary results that implicate from being at the table with people from different backgrounds and viewpoints.” example, the subjects walk across the floor. upper body changes in poor lower body gait. And they hope with the plan being implemented, the UT community will do the same. Eight cameras capture the movement of the During a pilot study, she had female UT spheres in relation to each other, and the students walk normally and then assume a CATCH IT: Quarterback Bruce Grad- information is recorded and plotted onto a slumped upper body posture. “It was excit- kowski will be on the field for the 2006 computer. ing to see when younger women assumed Hula Bowl in Aloha Stadium in Hono- Armstrong showed the most basic the posture, the [lower body] changes were lulu Saturday, Jan. 21. The game will be model created, which looks like a stick fig- similar to those in the elderly,” she said. “I televised on ESPN at 7 p.m. He also was invited to play in the 2006 Las Vegas All- ure moving. “We can then add muscles and thought, ‘We might have something here.’” American Classic at Sam Boyd Stadium bones and even add skin,” he said. Other in- Arnos said her study’s “No. 1 goal is to Jan. 14. Gradkowski threw for 2,469 yards formation, such as recordings from the force prevent the degeneration of walking abili- and 29 touchdown passes during the plates or muscle sensors, can be added to ties.” If research proves poor upper body season. He was named the most valuable give a comprehensive picture of the person’s posture causes locomotion problems, “we player of the GMAC Bowl, completing 18 body. Armstrong, for instance, works with can improve the posture through exercise of 30 passes for 298 yards and five touch- orthopedic surgeons pre-operatively to map and therapy,” she said. downs as the Rockets beat the University of Texas-El Paso 45-13. Toledo finished out the muscles and movements of children For her research, Arnos will use more No. 26 in the final Associated Press poll with cerebral palsy. “You can watch a child UT students and compare their movements released last week and No. 29 in the USA walk, but you don’t know what’s going on to those of elderly participants from the Today coaches poll. inside,” he said. “It’s usually speculative on area. She expects the full study to be com- the part of doctors, but this can now help pleted in April or May. Photo by Daniel Miller

4 ARTS JAN. 9, 2006 Cutting-edge artwork on display at Center for Women

By Vicki L. Kroll ary F. Gaynier and Veronica And that’s a good Kaufman are two sharp Toledo thing, considering how Martists. Both use razor blades to much time Gaynier puts create their works. into her pieces. She said Gaynier wields an X-acto blade to the smallest cutting she has craft intricate paper cuttings, and Kaufman done was three inches in uses a razor blade to draw in her mixed- diameter and took about 10 media projects. hours, and the largest was Their two exhibits, “Paperworks” and 14 inches in diameter and “Fourth Dimension,” respectively, are on took more than 100 hours. display through Feb. 24, Monday through “The size I’m most com- Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the fortable working with is 11 Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women, inches in diameter, which located in Tucker Hall Room 168. A recep- takes me about 60 hours to tion with the artists will be held Thursday, complete.” Jan. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. The 1989 UT alumna Five years ago, Gaynier discovered hopes to work in larger Scherenschnitte — the art of paper cutting formats in the future. — while making snowflakes during the While Gaynier’s work holidays. is precise, Kaufman’s art is “A pleasant diversion became an abstract. obsession, and my simple designs evolved “I’m working with into a more complex mix of abstract pat- ceramic and abstract images, These mixed-media pieces by Veronica Kaufman are part of her exhibit, “Fourth Dimension.” terns and images of everyday life,” Gaynier trying to show movement, said. “I developed more refined cutting depth in space,” Kaufman skills using an X-acto blade instead of scis- said. “I use pastels and also sors while maintaining the basic circular or regular wax crayons and ‘snowflake’ form.” apply both media and sand The resulting detail is mesmerizing. them. Then I use a razor “Winter Term” shows students walking in blade to draw, almost like a front of University Hall. A football game sculpture. The pastels aren’t in the is depicted in “And the like regular pastels; they’re Crowd Goes Wild.” A closer look at this not that heavy. It’s worked piece reveals fans everywhere. And in right into the paper. That “Celebration,” a crowd watches a march- kind of goes along with the ing band in a parade as fireworks explode ‘Fourth Dimension.’ It’s behind skyscrapers. sculptural.” “I enjoy watching people examine She counts Russian my work, first from a distance where they sculptor Naum Gabo as a might see a more abstract rhythmic pattern, major influence. “Celebration” and “Winter Term” by Mary F. Gaynier and then up close, where they’re surprised “With ‘Fourth Dimen- to find a scene of a bustling city or a child sion,’ I’m going back in “You have to see the works to experi- and nature. I hope nature comes out of the at play,” Gaynier said. 1920 to Naum Gabo, who said art was ence it. Some people say it feels like you’re works.” There also is an element of surprise moving into another dimension,” Kaufman under water,” Kaufman said. “When I was Kaufman received a bachelor of fine for the artist. “I don’t know exactly what said. “It was a time of technology, Ein- drawing, I was thinking of going through a arts degree in sculpture from the University each cut paper design will look like until I stein’s theory of relativity. I’m going along path of flowers.” in 2003 and is pursuing a master of liberal unfold it after all the cuts have been made,” with what he said about time and space.” She added, “Different people will have studies degree. Gaynier said. “That unexpected element of Taken in as a whole, her dream-like different experiences. I hope it puts people For more information on the free, my work keeps it fresh and exciting works may transport viewers to another into a mood that’s pleasant. People just like public exhibits, call the Center for Women for me.” place. to sit and take away a mood of peacefulness at Ext. 8570.

UT theatre production heads to regional competition

By Deanna Woolf

his Homebody is hitting the road festival. UT last attended the conference in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, we’ll be per- Ernest Green, Ben Hudik, Pete Cross, Katie T— the UT department of theatre and 1984 with “Candide” by Leonard Bernstein. forming for over 1,000 people on one day Rediger and Matt Seiser. Sue Ott Rowlands, film’s production of “Homebody/Kabul” by “We’re all terribly excited and honored alone. In addition, our students will be able interim dean of the College of Arts and Tony Kushner has been selected for the Re- to be able to share this production with so to see all kinds of productions from schools Sciences, and Dr. Benjamin Pryor, assistant gion III Kennedy Center American College many other university theatre students and all over the region, participate in dozens of professor and co-director of the Law and Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in Blooming- faculty members in our region,” said Holly workshops, and even audition for scholar- Social Thought Program, are also in the ton, Ill., Jan. 10-15. Monsos, interim chair and associate profes- ships while they’re there.” production. Chosen from 60 entries, the UT produc- sor of theatre and film. “Since KCACTF The cast features UT students Elif tion is one of nine to be performed at the Region III includes Wisconsin, Illinois, Erturk, Brian Hillard, Marty Coleman, 5 JAN. 9, 2006 NEWS Program helps students deal with relationships

By Shannon Coon ike most college campuses, healthy relationships, last fall. sions together, respecting and valuing each a healthy relationship, each person’s growth The University of Toledo “The name ‘Healthy Boundaries’ other, being honest with each other, and not and well-being is nurtured in an environ- “Lhas problems with student came with a lot of thought,” Baskin said. expecting the other person to solve all your ment of personal safety and emotional relationship issues, and college relation- “My main focus was on how I will get my problems or give you everything you need. support. The power in a healthy relationship ship violence has increased in recent years. participants. I thought if I put ‘Healthy Some characteristics of an unhealthy is balanced. Participants realize that while These violent acts range from physical, Relationships,’ people would think they did relationship are feeling ignored or not re- there may be conflict, there is no fear, no sexual, emotional and mental abuse. Many not need anyone to tell them about rela- spected, disagreements that frequently turn threats and no violence. Ultimately, partici- of these issues are caused by or exacerbated tionships. With that, I concluded ‘Healthy into fights, feeling pressured by the other pants learn that people in healthy relation- by the traditional college experience.” Boundaries,’ where anyone could wonder person to do things you feel uncomfortable ships actively respect each other’s rights. That’s what Tressa Baskin, senior law what this group is all about.” doing, and the other person insisting on When individuals are involved in healthy enforcement officer with Campus Police, Baskin’s discussion group works on knowing what you are doing, who you are relationships, their grades will increase, wrote in her application submitted with building healthy relationships and identify- with and where you are, she said. attendance to class will increase, morale her grant proposal for the Intimate Part- ing unhealthy relationships with roommates, Baskin also shared some side effects will increase and, most of all, retention will ner Violence Program from the Domestic family, friends, associates and significant and special challenges of students who increase.” Violence Prevention Enhancement and others. The group’s goal is to support have experienced or witnessed violence. Because of the grant she received from Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA) people who have or could have experienced “They may have difficulty concentrating, the DELTA project, Baskin was invited to project sponsored by the Centers for Disease unhealthy relationships, explain benefits of completing assignments, and staying awake attend the Expect Respect replication train- or interacting with others,” ing Nov. 28 and 29. The training was led by she said. “They may appear Barri Rosenbluth, creator of Expect Respect, anxious, depressed, angry, a school-based program that promotes safe withdrawn or have no visible and healthy relationships for youth. indications at all. In extreme The training taught the 24-week Expect cases, these young adults Respect program curriculum. “Barri Rosen- may self-medicate with drugs bluth emphasized the importance of meeting and alcohol. When a victim with participants before they enter the group attends the same class or to do a small entry assessment,” Baskin lives in the same resident hall said. “She emphasized the importance of as an abuser, he or she may confidentiality. She also talked about the be exposed to intimidation on importance of group members wanting to a constant basis by the abuser be there — even if they are referred to the and possibly the abuser’s group, they still need to have the option of friends. If a victim seems whether they want to be there or offered a trapped in this situation, she referral to another program. She also talked or he may drop out of college about the importance of pre- and post-tests or flunk out of college just to and feedback forms. She believes the group escape.” should be kept small to be productive. This So how does Healthy will allow everyone to give and receive Boundaries help? “The group feedback during the groups.” provides a safe place to talk Healthy Boundaries will take place in about relationships and to the Parks Tower Multipurpose Room at

Photo by Daniel Miller Photo by learn new relationship skills,” 6:30 p.m. on Sundays Jan. 29, Feb. 12 and Tressa Baskin, UT senior law enforcement officer, participated in the Expect Respect training in November. Baskin said. “The group 26, March 19, and April 2, 16 and 30, and at supports participants who 6 p.m. on Wednesdays Jan. 11 and 25, Feb. Control and Prevention. After receiving healthy relationships, and teach characteris- have experienced or could experience an un- 22, March 15 and 29, and April 12 and 26. the $1,000 grant that is renewable for three tics of good and bad relationships. healthy relationship. Participants learn that For more information or to register for years, Baskin started Healthy Boundaries, According to Baskin, some traits of the main objective of a healthy relationship Healthy Boundaries, contact Baskin at a discussion group focused on building healthy relationships are making deci- is based on equality and mutual respect. In Ext. 4964 or [email protected].

From the board The UT board of trustees approved the following personnel Technology, College of Engineering, effective Oct. 10. Melissa Emery, from assistant director of co-op to associate STAFF SEPARATIONS: Caroline Brackette, learning disabili- actions at its Dec. 28 meeting: director of co-op, Career Management Center, salary adjusted, ties specialist, Office of Accessibility, effective Nov. 1;Michelle TENURE-TRACK FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: Laura effective Sept. 12; Christopher Hedden, assistant football coach, Butts, interim education activities coordinator, Excel/Prep Tech, NEW PERSONNEL: Anessa Becton-Howard, admission Kinner, assistant professor, University Libraries, effective Nov. Intercollegiate Athletics, salary adjusted, effective July 1; Kathy effective Sept. 28; Jeanine Jechura, assistant director, Student coordinator, Direct From High School Admission, effective Sept. 7, and Weiguo Liu, assistant professor, geography and planning, Hildreth, from executive coordinator to executive secretary 2, Services, College of Education, effective Nov. 4; John Reed, 1; William Bettinger, greenhouse consultant, Plant and Science effective Jan. 7. College of Education, salary adjusted, effective Oct. 17; Jamilah senior research associate, mechanical, industrial and manufactur- Research Center, effective Sept. 10; James Bretz, interim senior Jones, from academic program coordinator for recruitment and ing engineering, effective Oct. 17; Saundra Schuster, interim research associate, medicinal and biological chemistry department, VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR APPOINTMENT: retention to graduate recruitment coordinator, Graduate Studies, associate general counsel, General Counsel and Legal Services, effective Oct. 1; Doland Brown, assistant chief researcher, Uni- Claire Cohen, chemistry, effective Jan. 2. effective Sept. 21; Joyce McBride, from acting director to senior effective Sept. 30; Raina Turner, community director, Residence versity College Outreach Programs, effective Oct. 12; Michelle analyst, Budget and Planning Office, salary adjusted, effective Life, effective Sept. 22; and Judith Weiss, chief of medicine, Cicak, assistant director, Direct From High School Admission, VISITING INSTRUCTOR APPOINTMENT: Gerald Natal, University Libraries, effective Oct. 17. Oct. 10; Paul McCray, interim assistant football coach, Intercol- Student Health Services, effective Oct. 4. effective Oct. 17; Brandon Gaddy, program and retention coor- legiate Athletics, salary adjusted, effective July 1; Steven Moder, dinator, African-American Student Enrichment Initiatives Office, LECTURER APPOINTMENT: Chitrasmitha Mathukumalli, glassblower, chemistry department, salary adjusted, effective July FACULTY SEPARATIONS: Corey Seeman, assistant dean for effective Oct. 6; Li Lin, interim research manager, biological engineering technology, effective Oct. 6. 1; Jonathan Strunk, from interim media relations specialist to resource and systems management and assistant professor, Uni- sciences department, effective Oct. 3; Kenneth Long, director, media relations specialist, Marketing and Communications, salary versity Libraries, effective Nov. 30, and Xinglong Xu, research CHANGES IN STAFF CONTRACTS: Betty Anzaldua, Office of Budget and Planning, effective Oct. 10;Kimberly Ni- adjusted, effective Sept. 26; and David Young, from director of associate, mechanical, industrial and manufacturing engineering, grant writer, University College Workforce Development, salary gem, coordinator of practicum experience, College of Pharmacy, Upward Bound to interim director of Office of Excellence, salary effective June 30. adjusted, effective Nov. 1; James Coss, from research technician effective Oct. 20; Deborah Roberts, interim academic program adjusted, effective Nov. 2. coordinator, bioengineering department, effective Sept. 6; Vandra to communications specialist, Lake Erie Research Center, salary STAFF RETIREMENT: Dagmar Morales, director, Latino Robinson, interim academic program coordinator, civil engineer- adjusted, effective Oct. 3; Angela DeAngelo, from coordinator to CHANGE IN FACULTY CONTRACT: Frank Calzonetti, initiatives, effective Jan. 1. ing department, effective Oct. 5; Mitali Shah, chief researcher, academic adviser, College of Education Student Services, effective from vice provost for research and economic development to FACULTY GRANTED PROFESSOR EMERITUS STATUS: community and economic development, effective Sept. 30; and Oct. 24; Diana Debacker, from general accountant to financial vice provost for research, associate vice president for economic Naser Mostaghel, civil engineering, effective Aug. 1. Paul Staup, software specialist, Educational and Information analyst, Controller’s Office, salary adjusted, effective Oct. 1; development and professor, effective Oct. 21. 6 NEWS JAN. 9, 2006 UT to induct seven into Varsity T Hall of Fame

Special by Paul Helgren even former student-athletes will Vegas Bowl victory be inducted into The University of in 1995 and earned SToledo Varsity T Hall of Fame on second-team All- Friday, Jan. 20, at the Pinnacle, 1771 Indian America honors by Wood Circle, Maumee. UPI and third-team Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. and All-America by dinner will follow at 7 p.m. AP, and was named Tickets for the induction dinner are $30 MAC Player of the and are available at the Athletic Develop- Year. Tait rushed for ment Office at Ext. 2510. 185 yards and four The 2006 Varsity T Hall of Fame in- touchdowns in Tole- ductees are: do’s 40-37 win over • Aaron Bivins, football, 1974-1977. Nevada, including Bivins, a linebacker, was named MAC the game-winner in Defensive Player of the year in 1976 and overtime. Tait was received the Jim Nicholson Award for team considered to be a MVP the same year. He went on to receive high NFL draft pick the Nicholson Award for MVP for a second until a devastating time in 1977. A team co-captain in 1977, knee injury in the Bivins was named second-team All-MAC season opener in in 1976 and 1977. He excelled in academics 1996 put him on the and was named to the Academic All-MAC sidelines for two full team in 1976. Bivins led the team in tackles seasons. He came with 186 in 1976 and 180 in 1977, and is back in 1998 and

Toledo’s all-time leader in career tackles Allen Liz Photos by led Toledo with 625 with 508. Roman Tait yards rushing. Tait • Lisa Donnelly Denstorff, women’s tennis, also led Toledo in 1986-1990. Donnelly Denstorff was a four- time All-American and four-time All-MAC and 1997. Roman ranks 18th in career scor- rushing as a freshman with 680 yards and time All-MAC selection and 1990 MAC selection in the high jump. He was named ing at UT (1,029 points), first in free-throw had 917 yards as a sophomore. He is second Champion at No. 1 singles, the only UT the MAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year percentage (83.2) and third in three-point all-time at UT with 4,338 career yards, first woman to win a MAC singles title. She was in 1996 after he set the league record in field goal percentage (38.6). She averaged in attempts with 837 and second with 18 named team MVP four consecutive seasons, the high jump. He went on to win the Penn 13.5 points in 1990-91 and 12.2 points in 100-yard games. playing at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles Relays, earn All-America honors in the high 1991-92, helping both teams make it to the • Ted Williams, men’s basketball, 1974- in all four of those years. She also won the jump and was a finalist on the 1996 U.S. second round of the NCAA Tournament. 1978. He ranks first in UT history in career MAC’s Leanne Davidge Sportsmanship Olympic Team. He also was an alternate She holds the school record for points free-throw percentage (83.9) and 10th in Award in 1988. The team captain in her on the 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic teams, scored in an NCAA tournament game with scoring (1,355 points). Williams was co- junior and senior years, Donnelly Denstorff and won the U.S. championship in 1999. He 27 in an 81-80 loss to Connecticut in 1991. captain of the Rockets his senior season earned Academic All-MAC honors in 1990. stills holds the UT record for the high jump Roman received a law degree from the Uni- when he led the team in scoring with 18.3 She comes from a tennis family: Her father with 7 feet and 4 1/2 inches. As a sopho- versity in 2000 and works in a Toledo law points per game. He also scored 17.2 points was a MAC champion at Western Michigan, more, Patterson qualified for the NCAA firm. She also does color commentary for as a junior and 12.2 points as a sophomore. while sisters Diane and Tracey played at the indoor championships in the high jump, set UT women’s basketball games on BCSN. Williams helped lead his team to a 77-28 re- collegiate level at Northwestern and Iowa, the UT indoor record and earned first-team • Wasean Tait, football, 1993-98. Tait cord in his four seasons at UT, including 21- respectively. Academic All-MAC honors. As a junior, he produced the greatest single season as a 6 records in his junior and senior years. He • Erin Jamieson, women’s swimming, won the MAC championship and finished running back in MAC history, rushing for was a part of the team that broke Indiana’s 1992-1996. Jamieson was a two-time ninth at the NCAAs in the high jump, again 2,090 yards and 24 touchdowns in 1995. famous winning streak in the first-ever game recipient of the Ruth Hawkins Heldt Most earning first-team Academic All-MAC. As Tait led Toledo to an 11-0-1 mark and Las at Savage Hall in 1976. Valuable Swimmer Award in 1993 and 1996. a senior, Patterson was fifth at the NCAA

At one time she held school records in the indoor championship meet in the high jump 50-meter backstroke, 100-meter backstroke, and made first-team Academic All-MAC for 200-meter backstroke, 200-meter individual a third straight season. He competed on the medley and 100-meter butterfly. She also set professional track circuit from 1998 to 2005 UT News is published for faculty and staff by the Marketing and Communications Office biweekly during the school records as a member of the 200- and and finished sixth at the 2005 U.S. Outdoor academic year and periodically during the summer. Copies are mailed to employees and placed in newsstands on 400-meter medley relay teams on numer- Championships. the Bancroft, Scott Park and campuses. UT News strives to present accurate, fair and timely communication of interest to employees. Story ideas and comments from the UT community are welcome. Send ous occasions. At the MAC Championships, • Jane Roman, women’s basketball, 1989- information by campus mail to #949, Marketing and Communications Office, Vicki Kroll. E-mail: vicki.kroll@utoledo. Jamieson placed in the top three in the 100- 1992. Roman played basketball for UT edu. Fax: 419.530.4618. Phone: 419.530.2248. Mailing address: Marketing and Communications Office, The University meter butterfly, 100-meter backstroke and before becoming assistant coach from 1992 of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390. 200-meter backstroke in four consecutive to 1997. During that span, she either played Executive Director and Special Assistant to the President seasons. She was an All-MAC and Aca- or coached on five teams that advanced for marketing and communications: Jeanne Hartig DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS: Tobin J. Klinger demic All-MAC in 1994, 1995 and 1996, to the NCAA Tournament. In Roman’s Editor: Vicki L. Kroll and received recognition as a President’s three seasons as a player, UT was 75-20 ASSOCIATE Editor: Cynthia Nowak Graphic Designer: Liz Allen The University of Toledo is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in education, Scholar. and played in the 1991 and 1992 NCAA PhotographerS: Terry Fell, Daniel Miller employment, membership and contracts, and Contributing Writers: Shannon Coon, Krista M. Hayes, Jon Strunk, • Henry Patterson, men’s track and field, Tournaments. As an assistant coach under no differentiation will be made based on race, Deanna Woolf 1994-97. He was one of the most decorated Bill Fennelly and Mark Ehlen, Roman was color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual Editorial Assistants: Laurie Flowers, Joanne Gray, Gail Simpson orientation, veteran status or the presence of track and field stars in UT history. A decath- part of Rocket squads that went 118-35 and Distribution assistant: Tye Stephens a disability. The University will take affirmative action as required by federal or state law. lete and high jumper, Patterson was a two- made the NCAA Tournament in 1995, 1996 Read University news at www.utnews.utoledo.edu.

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UT Calendar — Jan. 11-24

Wednesday, Jan. 11 “Building Healthy Relationships” For campus community members who want to learn how to maintain healthy relationships with everyone. Parks Tower Multi- purpose Room. 6-7:30 p.m. Info: 419.530.4964.

Thursday, Jan. 12 Instructor Signature Required for Registration

Timecards Due

Biological Sciences Lecture Speaker: Dr. Maria Diakonova, University of Michigan Medical School. Wolfe Hall Room 3246. 11 a.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.2065.

Physics and Astronomy Colloquium “Very Low Mass Brown Dwarfs With Disks.” Speaker: Dan Jaffe, University of Texas. McMaster Hall Room 1005. 4 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.2241.

Friday, Jan. 13 90 Percent Refund Ends

Law Lecture “Do You Feel a Draft?” Speaker: J.E. McNeil, executive director of the Center on Conscience and War, Washington, D.C. Law Center Auditorium. Noon. Free, public. Info: 419.530.2712.

Planetarium Program “The Winter Skies Over Toledo.” What can you see in the night- time sky from northwest Ohio? Find out at this program. Ritter Planetarium. 7:30 p.m. Observing at Brooks Observatory follows program, weather permitting. $4 for adults; $3 for seniors and chil- Photo by Daniel Miller dren ages 4-12; free for children 3 and younger. Info: 419.530.4037. FREE FALLING: Sophomore Megan McKinley practices a dive in the Student Recreation Center.

Saturday, Jan. 14 Hit the pool Planetarium Program The UT swimming and diving team will have a meet against Miami University Saturday, Jan. 21, at 1 p.m. “Amazing Stargazing.” Constellations, comets, shooting stars and moons are some of the topics covered in this program designed in the Student Recreation Center. For more information on the free, public event, call the UT Ticket for children. Ritter Planetarium. 1 p.m. $4 for adults; $3 for seniors Office at 419.530.4231. and children ages 4-12; free for children 3 and younger. Info: 419.530.4037.

status. Center for Women, Tucker Hall Room 168. Noon. Planetarium Program Understanding Self-Esteem: A Program for Tutor Training Program Free, public. Info: 419.530.8570. “Amazing Stargazing.” Constellations, comets, shooting stars and Women Learn how to become a tutor for Gear Up Toledo Students, a moons are some of the topics covered in this program designed Four-session program to assist participants learn how to feel program that helps junior high students begin to prepare for col- Women’s Basketball for children. Ritter Planetarium. 1 p.m. $4 for adults; $3 for seniors better about themselves. Mondays through Feb. 13. Center for lege. North Engineering Building Room 2250A. 2-5 p.m. UT vs. Central Michigan. Savage Hall. 7 p.m. $9; $4.50 for children and children ages 4-12; free for children 3 and younger. Women, Tucker Hall Room 180. 6-8:15 p.m. Free, public. RSVP: 419.530.3858. 12 and younger; half off for UT employees; free for UT students. Info: 419.530.4037. Info: 419.530.8570.

Info: 419.530.4231. Monday, Jan. 16 Men’s Basketball Mayoral Address Martin Luther King Jr. Day — University Closed Thursday, Jan. 19 UT vs. Ohio University. Savage Hall. 4:30 p.m. $10 and $7 for Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner will deliver his State of the City

Center for Women Brown-Bag Lecture reserved seats; $6 for general admission; half off for children Address. Nitschke Hall Auditorium. Tentatively scheduled for 7 p.m. MLK Oratorical Competition “UT Women Poets and Open Mic.” Hosted by Dr. Sharon Barnes, 12 and younger; half off for UT employees; free for UT students. Free, public. Info: 419.530.8212. Area children in grade and middle schools will compete. Nitschke UT assistant professor of interdisciplinary studies. Center for Info: 419.530.4231. Hall Auditorium. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.8212. Women, Tucker Hall Room 180. 12:30 p.m. Free, public. Tuesday, Jan. 24

Info: 419.530.8570. Boy Scout Astronomy Program Assertiveness Training for Women MLK Unity Celebration Program designed to help boys earn Astronomy Merit Badge. Eight-week program to help develop assertion skills. Tuesdays UT and the city of Toledo will pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther State of the University Address Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory. 6:30 p.m. $9. through March 21; no class March 7. Center for Women, Tucker King Jr. Event to feature processional of local business, faith and “Together: Shaping the Future of The University of Toledo.” Speak- RSVP: 419.530.2650. Hall Room 180. 5:30-7:15 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.8570. community leaders, as well as students from area schools, and er: UT President Dan Johnson will talk about the merger with the performances by 60-member interfaith choir. Savage Hall. 9:30- Medical University of Ohio. Doermann Theater. 3:30 p.m. Informal Women’s Basketball Computer Tutoring 11:30 a.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.5317. reception to follow address. Free, public. Info: 419.530.8527. UT vs. Western Michigan. Savage Hall. 7 p.m. $9; $4.50 for children Learn basic computer skills. Tuesdays through Feb. 21. Center

12 and younger; half off for UT employees; free for UT students. for Women, Tucker Hall Room 168. 6-9 p.m. Free, public. RSVP Deadline for AVI Cooking Class Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate Research Info: 419.530.4231. Info: 419.530.8570. Todd Maxson, chef with AVI Foodsystems Inc., will teach the class Colloquium Camp Adventure Interviews in Libbey Hall Monday, Jan. 23, from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. $25 includes McMaster Hall Room 1005. 4 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.2241. Interviews for the nonprofit organization that trains students dinner, refreshments, recipe folder and Libbey Hall lunch gift Art to become camp counselors to work with children of military certificate. RSVP: 419.530.8415. “Fourth Dimension” and “Paperworks” parents around the world. Driscoll Alumni Center Auditorium. Friday, Jan. 20 Exhibitions of mixed-media works by Veronica Kaufman and Varsity T Hall of Fame Induction Dinner 9 a.m. For UT students. Info: 419.530.5268. “scherenschnitte” or decorative paper cuttings by Mary F. Gaynier.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 Seven former student-athletes will be inducted. The Pinnacle, Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women, Tucker Hall Room 168. Review Rejected Timecards 1771 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. Social hour at 6 p.m.; dinner Through Feb. 24. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Reception with Monday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. $30. RSVP: 419.530.2510. 60 Percent Refund Ends artists Thursday, Jan. 19, 5-7 p.m. Free, public. Info: 419.530.8570. Interfaith Discussion Program

“Metaphors for the Holy in the Prose and Poetry of Annie Dillar.” Planetarium Program Last Day to Add/Drop Toledo Friends of Photography National Juried Speaker: Dr. Linda Smith, UT lecturer in the Honors Program. “The Winter Skies Over Toledo.” What can you see in the night- Exhibition Corpus Christi University Parish. Noon. $5 donation requested. time sky from northwest Ohio? Find out at this program. Ritter HIV Testing Juror Kathy Vargas, San Antonio artist and photographer, selected RSVP: 419.530.1330, [email protected]. Planetarium. 7:30 p.m. Observing at Brooks Observatory follows Free and anonymous testing by Substance Abuse Services Inc. 70 images from more than 600 entries for the exhibit. Center

program, weather permitting. $4 for adults; $3 for seniors and chil- Walk-ins welcome. Student Medical Center. 1-3:45 p.m. for the Visual Arts Gallery. Opens Jan. 13 and runs through Faculty Senate Meeting dren ages 4-12; free for children 3 and younger. Info: 419.530.4037. Info: 419.530.3464, 419.243.7274. Feb. 10. Lecture with Vargas Friday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Room 2582. 3 p.m. Info: 419.530.2112. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theatre; reception to follow in CVA

Health Insurance Waiver Deadline Gallery. Free, public. Info: 419.530.8300. Girl Scout Astronomy Program Saturday, Jan. 21 Students registered for six or more credit hours will be Program designed to help girls earn Sky Search Badge. Ritter Health Conference assessed $551 on their accounts unless a waiver is received. Planetarium and Brooks Observatory. 6:30 p.m. $9. Family Obesity Conference: Awareness Assessment and Manage- Info: 419.530.3466. RSVP: 419.530.2650. ment. Medical experts will discuss healthy food choices, exercise

and body mass index (BMI), and there will be screenings for blood UT News publishes listings for events taking place at the pressure, pulmonary function and BMI. Health and Human Ser- Project Succeed Orientation University and for off-campus events that are sponsored by

Wednesday, Jan. 18 vices Building Room 1711. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Experts to speak at Program for women in transition following a change in marital UT groups. Information is due by noon Wednesday, Jan. 18, for Project Succeed Orientation the Jan. 23 issue. Send information by e-mail to utmarcom@utnet. 9 a.m.; screenings begin at 10:30 a.m. Free, public. status. Center for Women, Tucker Hall Room 168. 5:30 p.m. Free, utoledo.edu, fax it to Ext. 4618, or drop it in campus mail to Program for women in transition following a change in marital RSVP: 419.530.2586. public. Info: 419.530.8570. #949, UT News, Marketing and Communications, University Hall Room 2110. Due to space limitations, some events may be omitted from UT News; the complete calendar can be found online at www.utnews.utoledo.edu.

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