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Tuition Picture Stabilizing increase between fall 1990 and fa ll smallest increases include Mississippi, Across United States 1991," according to the survey, which 0.7 percent; Nevada, 0.9 percent; and attributed the stabilization of the rate of New York, with a 1 percent increase. Despite the increased tuition at many increase in student charges "due in part Michigan universities averaged a 9.3 state colleges and universities across to recovering state economies and ef­ percent increase in tuition from 1992 to the country this fa ll, the rate of increase forts on the part of institutions and 1993, according to the study. has stabili zed, according to an article in systems of higher education to stream­ "The fiscal crisis in the states is not the American Association ofState Col­ line operating budgets." leges and Universities (MSCU) Memo over, but it's certainly easing up a bit," to the President newsletter (September The newsletter also stated that "re­ said AASCU President James B. cent fiscal problems in public higher 24, 1993). Appleberry in the newsletter. education focuses attention on higher The AASCU and the National Asso­ education appropriations, especially 1994 Resource Directory ciation of State Universities and Land­ the mid-year funding cutbacks that Information Sought Grant Colleges (NASULGC) jointly have created difficulties in campus funded a tuition study titled Fall 1993 On Friday, October 8, the Public budgeting. Initial enacted appropria­ Relations Office sent faculty and pro­ Annual Survey of Student Charges at tions for public colleges have not kept Public Four-Year Institutions, pub­ fessional staff members a memo and up with inflation in the last three fiscal fo rm requesting information for the lished ;s part of AASCU's September 24 years and the loss to inflation has newsletter. The survey, conducted 1994 Directory of GVSU Resources, greatly exceeded the funds lost to mid­ produced by the P.R. Office. The dead­ through AASCU's Office of Association year cuts." Research, was mailed to 577 public line for returning the forms was Friday, four-year institutions of higher educa­ The states with the largest under­ October 15. tion in the United States - 485 colleges graduate tuition increases from 1992 to This is a reminder to those who and universities responded. 1993 were Louisiana, with a 21.3 per­ have not returned the form, but wish to cent increase; Alaska, 19.5 percent; the be included in the directory to do so as "Resident undergraduate tuition and District of Columbia, 17.3 percent; Cali­ fees rose by 7.6 percent this year, to soon as possible. If you have any fornia, 16.3 percent; and Arizona, 16.2 questions, please call Cris Greer at $2,434 from last year's $2,263. Last percent increase. States showing the year, tuition increased at a rate of 10.4 extension 2221. percent, down from a 13.6 percent

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Convocation Honoring such scientists as Eli Lilly and Donald]. sel, the DJ.Angus, which has provided D.J. Angus Supporter Angus. Annis has earned a national educational experiences for over 22,000 reputation for his manufacture of pre­ individuals since its 1986 launching." Scheduled for Friday cision instruments, for his creative prob­ Robert B. Annis, founder of the D.J. lem solving, and for his expertise in the FRS Training Session Angus-Scientech Educational Founda­ field of magnetism. He is frequently To Be Held October 27 tion of Indianapolis, will be awarded called upon by major corporations to The Accounting and Purchasing an honorary doctor of science degree design and build instruments to solve Offices will hold a joint FRS Financial by Grand Valley at 11 a.m. on Friday, intractable production problems. Accounting/Purchasing on-line requi­ October 22, in the Cook-DeWitt Cen­ "Robert Annis has had a significant sitioning training session from 9 to 11 ter. For the past 25 years, Annis has impact on the development of science a. m. on Wednesday, October 27 , in participated in science education ac­ at GVSU, " said Ron Ward, director of Room 212 of Manitou Hall. tivities at GVSU, such as escorting the Water Resources Institute. "In 1966, groups of outstanding middle and high New users and those who are cur­ he provided financial support for our rently accessing the system are wel­ school students to Grand Valley for first research vessel, the Angus. Since science-enrichment experiences. come to attend. If interested, call Jeanne then he has assisted in the acquisition Crowe in Accounting at extension 2253 Annis, a contributor to Grand Valley's of science equipment and has been a by October 20. Kresge Foundation Science Equipment benefactor of our current research ves- continued on page 2 Chall ege Grant, counts as his mentors

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Ghost Hunter to Present a project, entitled the Doctors' Com­ by the 63-voice GVSU Singers, the Program on Paranormal mittee for Implementation, which re­ GVSU Chamber Choir, Festival Cho­ sulted in the desegregation of all hos­ rale, and Music in Motion, a vocal jazz On October 28 pitals in Atlanta. The Grand Dragon of ensemble. Ellen Pool, assistant profes­ Ghost hunter Lloyd Auerbach will the Ku Klux Klan denounced the Klan sor of music, and Mark Webb, adjunct give a presentation titled "Ghost Hunt­ in 1968 and credited her influence with music faculty member, will be the ing in the 90s" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, his change, according to Clayton. conductors. October 28 , in the Promenade Deck of Clayton, a vice president for Urban Blues Vocalist to Lecture the Kirkhof Center. Affairs at Turner Broadcasting Systems, His presentation, sponsored by the Inc. (TBS), serves as a liaison between At Noon Tomorrow Student Programming Coun~il Lecture the network and civic groups in Atlanta Blues vocalist Joyce Cobb, from Committee, will feature slides and vid­ and across the country. Beale St. in Memphis, Tennessee, will eos of paranormal events. For more Clayton began her broadcasting ca­ give a musical lecture at 12 noon on information, contact the Student Life reer as host of the "Xernona Clayton Tuesday, October 19, in the Louis Office at extension 2345. Show" for WAGA-TV, a CBS affi li ate in Armstrong Theatre. Faculty and staff are invited to attend the lecture, spon­ Fall Commencement Atlanta. She was the first African-Ameri­ can to have her own television pro­ sored by Freshman Studies, the Minor­ To Be Held December 11 gram in the South. ity Affairs Office, and the Lecture Se­ ries. Grand Valley will hold a fall com­ Reservations are requested for the mencement this year. The event will lecture. Please contact the Office of take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Minority Affairs and Multicultural Cen­ Mystery Readers to Meet December 11 , in the Fieldhouse Arena. ter at extension 2177 before 5 p.m., Faculty and staff are encouraged to Friday, October 22 . At The Meadows on October 26 participate. Faculty and staff are invited to join Students who completed their gradu­ Choral Ensembles the University Club Mystery Readers ation requirements during the latest To Perform This Sunday Group at their next meeting at 5:30 spring/summer sessions and those who The GVSU choral ensembles will p.m. on Tuesday, October 26 , in th e expect to complete their degree re­ perform their first concert of the season University Club Room at The Mead­ quirements this semester are eligible to at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, in the ows. Roberta Simone, professor of participate. Louis Armstrong Theatre. Faculty and English, will lead the discussion of the For more information about the staff are invited to attend. book "Emily Dickinson is Dead." commencement, contact the Student The Madrigal Ensemble, a group of Admission is $3 apiece - cash bar Life Office at extension 2345 or the 14 singers specializing in music of the and munchies will be avail able. Dean of Students Office at extension Renaissance, will be joined in concert 3585. Civil Rights Worker To Speak October 26 West Michigan Public Broadcasting Civil rights worker Xernona Clayton will give a lecture on the role she Tasteful Selections domestic wines for sampling on Febru­ played in the Civil Rights Movement Fund Raiser a Success ary 16 at the Amway Grand Plaza and her relationship with Dr. Martin Hotel. Luther King, Jr., at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, WGVU-TV 35 and WGVK-TV 52's October 26, at the Eberhard Center. "Tasteful Selections" fund raiser, which 'Latino U.S.A.' Radio Program Faculty and staff are invited to attend. featured the largest public showing of Airs Sunday Mornings international wines in west Michigan, "Ms . Clayton is dedicated to pro­ "Latino U.S .A., " hosted by award­ moting racial understanding and has raised $5,000 in support of the station's broadcast programming. winning National Public Radio reporter been a leader in civil rights activities Maria Hinojosa, airs Sunday mornings and civic projects for several years," The wine and cheese tasting event, at 7 a.m. on WGVU-AM 1480 and FM said Michelle Viera, assistant director held October 7 at Rembrandt's at 88.5. The program is a half-hour jour­ of the Multicultural Center. Bridgewater, drew over 300 partici­ nal dedicated to the coverage of the Clayton was a staff member with the pants. United States' diverse Latino commu­ Southern Christian Leadership Confer­ The Great Wine and Food Sympo­ nity. It features Latino arts, culture, and ence and worked closely with King. In sium, a similar fund rasier, will offer politics. 1966, she coordinated the activities of fORlM Page 3 Faculty and Staff Sketches

Janet Ruth Heller, visiting assistant Ploughman" and will preside at a ses­ Ram N. Singh, professor of social professor of English, presented a paper sion titled "Visual, Oral, and Written work, presented a paper titled "Advo­ titled "Teacher-Bashing in American Intertextuality in Medieval English cacy and Empowerment: An Innova­ Movies" at a meeting of the Michigan Texts" at the International Medieval tive Experiment for Rural Develop­ College English Association, held Oc­ Congress, to be held July 4-7 in Leeds, ment in India" at the Third-World Stud­ tober 9 in Ypsilanti. England. She also has accepted to run ies International Conference, held on Patricia Ann Quattrin, visiting pro­ a proposed session titled "Interpretive October 7 at the University of Nebraska fessor of English, will present a paper Designs: Chaucer, Langland, and Pearl in Omaha. titled "Getting the Word in Piers Poet" at the conference.

Calendar of Events Menus Cultural The Meadows Specials Arts Hot Line: (616) 895-3610. October 18-22 Ga llery Hours: 10 a. m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Monday: 1. Lake perch. 2. B.L.T. Through Wednesday, October 27 Tuesday: 1. Chicken Michael. 2. San Art exhibit: Contemporary works from the Steelcase collection. Ca lder Gallery, Calder Fine Francisco burger. Arts Center. Wednesday: 1. Black and white Tuesday, October 19 12 noon: Musical lecture, Joyce Cobb, blues vocalist. Free. Louis Armstrong Theatre, Calder tenderloin. 2. Club sandwich. Fine Arts Center. Thursday: 1. Chicken tortellini. Thursday, October 21 - Saturday, October 23 2. Turkey and swiss. 8 p.m.: Fall play by Theatre Grand Valley, "Bridges of the Heart: Reflections for Trolls and Friday: 1. Pan-fried walleye. Yoopers." Sponsored by the School of Communications and directed by Laura Gardner 2. Turkey de! guito. Salazar. Admission: general, $5 ; students, $3; K-12 and Seniors, $1. Louis Armstrong The Meadows is now taking reser­ Theatre, Calder Fine Arts Center. vations for holiday parties. For more Friday, October 22 information, call extension 1010. 8 p.m.: Concert, George Walker, pianist. Free. Cook-DeWitt Center. Sunday, October 24 Oak Room Menu 3 p.m.: Choral concert, Ellen Pool, conductor. Free. Louis Armstrong Theatre, Ca lder Fine October 18-22 Arts Center. Monday, October 25 For a recording of the day's Oak 12 noon: Lunchbreak. Aerial Dance Company, from Hope College. Free. Louis Armstrong Room menu, call extension 3712. For Theatre, Calder Fine Arts Center. further information, call extension 3342. General

Monday, October 18 12 noon: Laker Quarterback Luncheon, hosted by football Coach Brian Kelly. The Meadows Clubhouse. Tickets: $5, soup and sandwich/salad buffet. Friday, October 22 11 a.m.: Convocation honoring Robert B. Annis, founder of the DJ. Angus-Scientech Educational Foundation of Indianapolis. Cook-DeWitt Center. Sports

Sports Hot Line: (616) 895-3800 Wednesday, October 20 3 p.m.: Women's tennis. Northwood University at GVSU. Friday, October 22 7 p.m.: Volleyball. GVSU at Michigan Tech, Houghton. Saturday, October 23 10 a.m.: Women's and men's cross country. GLIAC Championship, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center. 10:30 a.m. : Men's and women's swimming and diving. Blue and White Intrasquad Power Point Meet at GVSU. 1 p.m.: Volleyball. GVSU at Northern Michigan University, Marquette. 1:30 p.m.: Football . GVSU at Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio. Page 4 foRlM Information for Faculty and Staff Sketches

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