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TCU Daily Skiff Friday, April 3, 1992 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth. Texas 89th Year, No. 96 Former mayor finds home on campus Visiting professor to speak at annual ByDANI KUNKLE world that can benefit students." TCU Daily Skiff Bolen spends much of his time trying to open doors for graduating At first glance. Bob Bolen's business students. The personal Honors Convocation office is the office of a typical for- contacts he has gained during his mer politician—cluttered desk, nine years of being mayor are often By JOHN GAETZ 1971 and has had a strong impact on yellow post-it notes on the phone, beneficial in helping students get to TCU Daily Skiff his students. plaques and degrees proudly dis- the marketplace. He is a great guy, a nice person and played on every wall. Bolen said corporate representa- Honors Week will be highlighted tries to get to know each of students, Closer inspection, however, tives from major firms visiting with an influential visiting scholar said Buddy Read, sophomore biol- reveals a baseball cap thrown casu- campus is absolutely necessary to discussing the Civil War. ogy major. ally on the desktop and the quiet, students in their attempts to stay Shelby Foote, a novelist, historian "He has deserved it." Read said. western serenity of a Michael current with marketplace trends, and this year's Visiting Green Hon- "He tries very hard for his students." Atkinson watercolor among the which is important for business ors Chair professor will give his The faculty member is chosen by photographs of Bolen shaking success. major address at the Honors Convo- the students of the Honors Program hands with George Bush and "We need the business world to cation at 11 a.m. April 9 in the Ed Ronald Reagan. buy into the fact that TCU is and Landreth Auditorium. " \ Viewing the room from a seat in institution which can bring them Foote's focus throughout his •••Jit doesn't focus a wooden rocking chair adorned career has mainly centered around (corporations) tremendous assets on just one discipline." with purple pillows, one can see to their businesses and futures," the Civil War and he has spent much that Bolen is not the ordinary, hard- Bolen said. "By taking advantage of his time writing on the events sur- SALLY BOHON, grained man of politics. of the experience that executives rounding the war of the states. Assistant to the director of Some might say that after hold- such as the Minyard sisters can One project, 'The Civil War: A the Honors Program ing the position of mayor of Fort relate, we can give the business Narrative," took 20 years to com- Worth for nine years, toiling as a world well-trained, well-educated plete. that has close to 250 members, said senior advisor to the chancellor of employees for the future." His topic for the convocation will Bohon. TCU is a job of little importance. Bolen's talent for business and be "The Novelist as a Historian." The Honors Convocation will pre- But some students, administrators public service has long been recog- "The Civil War is a good topic sent Hartman with the award, as well and faculty members disagree. nized. He has received honorary because it touches so many people as the announcement of various stu- "Bob Bolen commended himself degrees and doctorates from the and doesn't focus on just one disci- dent honor society awards and the to this position because of his enor- University of North Texas, Texas pline." said Sally Bohon. assistant to presentation of TCU Honors Scholar mous wealth of understanding, Wesleyan University and the Uni- the director of the Honors Program. award. knowledge, and love for the city versity of Texas at Arlington. "We are very pleased to have The Honors Week will end with and for TCU," said Chancellor In addition, he has been named Shelby Foote at Honors Week, he the Honors Banquet at 6 p.m. Thurs- William Tucker. "His presence is a Man of the Year by the National rarely makes public appearances," day in the Student Center Ballroom. gift to this university." League of Cities, of which he Bohon said. Foote will give another address Although Bolen's position is served as president in 1990. The Honors Week includes presenta- titled "Biology — Liberally an Art?" only a part-time position, the job Rotary Foundation of Rotary Inter- tions of senior honors projects, initi- at the banquet. often keeps the former mayor busy national recognized Bolen as a Paul ation ceremonies for various honor Chancellor Tucker will present for 60 hours each week. His duties Harris Fellow and presented him societies, receptions. Honors Convo- this year's senior scholars in various involve advising the chancellor and with a certificate "for assistance cation and the Honors Banquet. disciplines. representing the university in meet- given for the furtherance of better "Honors Week is a celebration of Outstanding seniors in science, ings and giving speeches to stu- TCU Daily Skiff/ Jill Shuert understanding and friendly rela- scholarship and achievement across liberal studies and seniors honors dents. Bob Bolen, adviser to the chancellor, prepares to film a commer- tions between peoples of the the campus," Bohon said. "It is a time presentation will be awarded to stu- In addition to his speaking and cial for the area Chevrolet dealers in his office Thursday. world." set aside to recognize many students dents with recognized achievement public relations duties. Bolen Despite his accomplishments and faculty for their work." in those fields. serves as an executive in residence Texas that bear his name, Bolen aren't always the best resources," and important position at the uni- The Faculty Recognition Award is "We (The Honors Program) are for the M.J. Neeley School of Busi- brings business and political expe- Bolen said. "There's not a thing versity, Bolen tends to view his an example of such recognition. expecting a large turnout for Honors ness. rience. that I do here that somebody else successes and current job with Philip Hartman, associate profes- Week nol only from TCU, but also As a business graduate of Texas "Algebra will still be algebra in couldn't, but I've learned a lot by modesty. sor of biology, was chosen as the the community." Bohon said. A&M University and the owner of ten years, but the business world hard knocks and I have many per- recipient of the 1991 Honors Faculty There is no charge and classes will 1° Hallmark card and gift shops in changes every week so books sonal relations with the business Sec Bolen, page 2 Recognition Award. be dismissed so students can attend Hartman came to the university in the event. User friendly Squad ranks fifth in contest New advising information system eliminates hassle for campus By KRISTI SWAN its members, Barry said. (NCA) national competition, Ras- their academic advisors both in terms do everything." Brooks said. TCU Daily Skiff "It's our first year and this is just coe said. By JENNIFER WILLINGHAM such an accomplishment for these Cheer 2 attended all of the TCU Daily Skiff of scheduling for next semester and The general conclusion from the for long-range activities such as survey revealed that the overall The university's Cheer 2 squad girls," said Coach Holly Rascoe. "1 women's basketball games and the A new advising information sys- putting together degree plans," impression of academic advising was recently placed fifth in a national think it's due to all of the girls' men's pre-season games in addi- tem will be available to students, fac- Brooks said. positive, with 65 percent of students cheerleading competition. wonderful attitudes and their true tion to the football games, she said. excitement about cheering on the ulty and staff beginning April 6, A survey conducted in April 1990 saying they felt things were good. Universal Cheerleaders Associ- The girls also supported the ation (UCA) required each squad squad. Their hearts are totally in it." officials said. by Brooks, Jill Glathar and Todd "For most campuses nationwide. women's team in the Southwest The system will provide universal Turman, with the support of the Stu- 40 percent of the students feel that entering the competition to send in Members of the squad include Captain Candace Barry, Amy Conference Tournament, she said. computer access to public informa- dent House of Representatives and advising is good," Brooks said. a taped video of performances, said Nichols. Kristin Fowler, Kelly The squad was originally formed tion that has been difficult to access Alpha Phi Omega, is what prompted There are 14 accessible files avail- Candace Barry, TCU Cheer 2 Mindel. Michelle Smith, Tricia to help create more spirit on and off in the past. the new advising information sys- able to aid in the advising process. squad captain and a graduate stu- Grimes, Leann Sims, Susan Wal- the field, Rascoe said. It will be much easier to pull the tem. Some of these files include: how to dent. information up on a computer than to There were 1,158 responses to the declare a major, financial aid infor- The tape was sent in before lace, Anna Margaret Ray. Amy "The past year was to be an High. Tav Tepfer and former mem- make three or four phone calls or sev- survey, which revealed that one of mation for advisors, how to get Christmas, and the squad found out experimental year for the squad to eral office visits in order to obtain the the key advising problems on cam- approval for transfer work, a list of around March 1 that it had placed ber Christy Jones.