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ans and Friends Ellis (BS ’55) and Jean (BM ’55) Jenkins are unequivocal The University of Tulsa FFTU fans. They regularly attend games. He played basketball Winter 2000 MAGAZINE under Coach Clarence Iba, and she was a member of the TU Radio Choir. In addition, over the last decade, Ellis has devoted many volunteer hours to the TU Lettermen’s Association. • “I attended TU on a full athletic scholarship,” he says. “I would not have been able to attend if it weren’t for that support. TU provided an outstanding education for both of us.” • With his business degree, Ellis went on to become a financial and tax specialist for Shell Oil Co., where he worked for 32 years, and Jean worked at FMC Corporation as an executive secretary. • With Ellis’ financial expertise, the couple established a life insurance plan with TU as beneficiary. The benefit will establish The Brad Jenkins Endowment Scholarship Fund, named in honor of the couple’s 42-year-old handicapped son. The fund will pro- vide ongoing scholarships for TU student athletes and stu- dents enrolled in special education, business, and music pro- grams. • The couple has established a similar policy to bene- fit Tulsa’s Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, where they are members. • “The two institutions that have had the greatest influence on our lives are the church and The University of Tulsa,” Ellis said. “We have always wanted to give back to both of them, and this arrangement is the best way for us to do that.” For more information on Planned Giving, contact Janis Cavin, vice president for institutional advancement, at 918-631-2565. • This page designed by Brooke Allen. Non-Profit Org. THE U.S. Postage UNIVERSITY PAID of TULSA The University of Tulsa 600 South College Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-3189 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED 1 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 Alumni Participation Rate Book End A Fitting Tribute All-American. The two 20.75% TU 1999-00 words that describe the elite of American athletes barely cover TU great Glenn Dobbs. Over the years, Dobbs’ name has 17.85% TU 1998-99 been synonymous with the best of TU — outstanding football player, creative coach and visionary athletic director 15% TU 1997-98 whose heart and soul reinvigo- rated sports at TU. Recently, the university paid him homage by renaming the strip of Eighth Avenue 3.5% 1996-97 between Harvard and Florence 1 TU Avenues Glenn Dobbs Drive — a fitting tribute for a TU legend. (See page 35 for com- 11% TU 1995-96 plete story.) 7.9% TU 1994-95 Advertisement designed by Lechelle Calderwood. More-mentum! More alumni are choosing to support TU’s Annual ing organizations, including U.S. News & World Fund. This is wonderful news for everyone: The Report, factor alumni giving into a school’s overall computer science professor whose laptop computer rating. just crashed. The accounting student traveling to So, in keeping with the trend of recent years, we’re represent TU at a conference. The accompanist sending out the battle cry: “More-mentum!” If you who needs new piano strings. The law student attended TU and support the university financially, researching her first moot court case. They all bene- please continue. If you have not supported TU fit from the ongoing financial support provided by financially, we ask you to help us in whatever TU’s alumni and many friends. amount you can. By pulling together, we can keep Since 1994-95, the percentage of TU alumni sup- TU moving onward and upward. porting the Annual Fund has more than doubled. Last year, thanks to your generosity, the alumni giv- For more information on the TU Annual Fund, call Philip Viles at ing rate was 20.75 percent. (918) 631-2301, or mail your contribution to The University of This kind of progress is vital. First, more supporters Tulsa Annual Fund, 600 South College Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma, mean more support. Second, alumni giving sends a 74104-3189. Or visit our secure donor page on the TU website: strong message to corporations and foundations www.utulsa.edu/development/giving/ that TU is a good investment. Third, college rank- The University of Tulsa Winter 2000 MAGAZINE Departments Cyberterrorism By Doug Fishback 14 The Internet is poised to become a graphic example of the 2 adage, “The bigger they are, the harder they fall.” TU pro- Calendar fessors Sujeet Shenoi and John Hale are on the front line 4 countering the cyberterrorist movement. Editor’s Note 5 Diane Snyder, M.D. By Deanna J. Harris Campus Updates 20 Diane Snyder always knew what she wanted. Today, one husband, four children, and a nursing career later, she is a popular doctor in Bristow, Oklahoma. Teaching Brain Work By Deanna J. Harris 24 Paul Finkelman, the Chapman Distinguished Chair in Law, is an expert on the Constitution and American legal history, who doesn’t hesitate to confound stu- dents. Good Beginnings 26 By Deanna J. Harris 8 From the backwoods of Arkansas to News from the U Rocky Mountain peaks, many of TU’s Class of ’04 experienced an exhilarating 12 Hurricane Adventure orientation. Partners in Education 33 On the Map By Doug Fishback Athletics 28 Marlene Wetzel (BA ’87) recently 35 stepped into the national literary spot- Alumni News light. 40 Class Notes Full Tilton By Doug Fishback 45 30 Coach Shaw Tilton leads the university’s crew team to success in and out of the In Memoriam water. 49 Book End Homecoming 2000 36 A scrapbook of memories. Cover: “Cyberterrorism” photo illustration by Leslie Cairns. Hurricane Happenings November 13 Scholastic Arts exhibition reception, Alexandre Hogue Gallery For more information on For Tickets 18 University Chorus/Tulsa Oratorio Chorus, For ticket information on 8:00 p.m., Tulsa Performing Arts Center 15 Martin Luther King Day observed with a calendar events Women’s and Men’s presentation by James Earl Jones. 19 (Area Code 918) Basketball, call (918) 631- Kirsten Kuhlmann recital, 8:00 p.m., GoTU (4688) or stop by 18 Distinguished Visiting Artist exhibition of Tyrrell Hall Office of Admission .....................631-2307 the Reynolds Center Ticket contemporary ceramics, Alexandre Hogue Office of Alumni Relations ..........631-2555 Office 28 Holiday Concert with all TU ensembles, Gallery through February 16 Office of Career Services .............631-2549 7:30 p.m., Allen Chapman Activity Center Continuing Education...................631-2937 27 Oklahoma Flute Society workshop and Golden Hurricane Club.................631-2342 On the Radio 29 Picnic, by William Inge, evening perfor- concert, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tyrrell Hall Alexandre Hogue Gallery.............631-2202 mances, 8:00 p.m., matinees, 2:00 p.m. Center for Executive and Listen to all Golden Photo illustration by Ryan Kiker Chapman Theatre, Kendall Hall, through February Professional Development..........631-2215 Hurricane women’s December 9 Theatre Box Office .......................631-2567 games on KRSC 91.3FM 3 School of Music auditions, 8:00 a.m., TU Athletic Ticket Office.............631-4688 Tyrrell Hall December Listen to all Golden 3 Lights On ceremony with wassail and hot 11 TU Orchestra, 3:00 p.m., Philbrook Hurricane men’s games on chocolate, 6:45 p.m., Sharp Plaza. Lessons Museum SportsRadio AM 1430 and Carols, 7:30 p.m., Sharp Chapel 17 TAMTA Young Musicians recital, 9:00 Women’s Basketball KQLL Radio. 9 Mabee Gym Fishin’ Tournament a.m., Tyrrell Hall NOVEMBER 8 Wed. Exhibition Game 7:00 pm 13 Scholastic Arts juried exhibition featuring 18 TU Concert Band, 2:00 p.m. 12 Sun. Exhibition Game 2:00 pm Oklahoma/National junior and senior high 21 Rashomon, by Fay and Michael Kanin, 17 Fri. OU at Bertha Teague Classic/ORU 5:00 pm school artists, Alexandre Hogue Gallery evening performances, 8:00 p.m.; matinee, through January 13 18 Sat. OSU at Bertha Teague 2:00 p.m., Chapman Theatre, Kendall Hall, Classic/ORU 5:00 pm 16 Fall Commencement, 10:00 a.m., Donald through February 25 22 Wed. New Orleans 7:00 pm W. Reynolds Center 25 Sat. at Creighton 2:05 pm 22 “Irish Art — Paintings, Prints & 29 Wed. Western Michigan 7:00 pm 16 College of Law Hooding, 2:00 p.m., First Drawings,” exhibit curated by Thomas J. DECEMBER Travel with the Team! Mew, III. Gallery talk, 4:00 p.m. Alexandre 9 Sat. Texas A&M - Presbyterian Church Call the Golden Hurricane Club for Hogue Gallery through March 31 Corpus Christi 3:00 pm January 2001 17 Sun. at Colorado State 3:00 pm more information on this year’s 26 Opera Scenes rehearsals and perfor- 20 Wed. at San Diego 9:00 pm Fan Roadtrips at (918) 631-2342. 12 Scholastic Arts lecture by New York artist mances, 7:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m., Chapman 30 Sat. Duquesne 7:00 pm (Fan Road trips indicated below) Bill Jensen, Jerri Jones Lecture Hall, Phillips Theatre, Kendall Hall, through March 3 JANUARY 2001 Hall 2 Tues. at Oral Roberts 7:05 pm TU vs.KU Watch Party 5 Fri. at Arkansas 7:00 pm 11 Thurs. at Rice* 7:00 pm Dec. 16, Reynolds Center doors 14 Sun. San Jose State* 2:00 pm Men’s Basketball will open at 7 p.m. Free admis- 16 Tues. Hawaii* 7:00 pm sion. Canned food donations 21 Sun. UTEP* 2:00 pm NOVEMBER accepted at the door. 23 Tues. at TCU* 7:00 pm 2 Thurs. Athletes First (Exhibition) 7:05 pm 26 Fri. at Hawaii* 11:00 pm 5 Sun. California All-Stars (Exh.) 2:05 pm 28 Sun. at San Jose State* 4:00 pm 10 Fri.