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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 provide ongoing scholarships for TU student athletes and students enrolled in special education, business, and music programs. • The couple has established a similar policy to benefit 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

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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.)

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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 students.

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. at NABC Classic 6 Sat. Fresno State* 7:05 pm FEBRUARY Tulsa vs. Arizona State 8:45 pm 11 Thurs. at San Jose State* 9:30 pm 2 Fri. TCU* 7:00 pm 11 Sat. at NABC Classic 13 Sat. at Hawaii* 11:05 pm 4 Sun. SMU* 2:00 pm Tulsa vs. N.C. or Winthrop TBA 17 Wed. TCU* 7:05 pm 9 Fri. UMKC 7:00 pm 17 Fri. North Texas 7:05 pm 20 Sat. at UTEP* 8:05 pm 11 Sun. at UTEP* 3:00 pm 20 Mon. Rhode Island 7:05 pm 25 Thurs. San Jose State* 7:05 pm 16 Fri. at Fresno State* 9:00 pm 28 Sun. Hawaii* 2:05 pm 18 Sun. at Nevada* 4:00 pm DECEMBER 23 Fri. Rice* 7:00 pm 1 Fri. Gazette Hawkeye Classic FEBRUARY 25 Sun. at SMU* 2:00 pm Tulsa vs. Santa Clara 5:30 pm 1 Thurs. at TCU* 7:05 pm MARCH 2 Sat. Gazette Hawkeye Classic 3 Sat. at SMU* 7:35 pm 1 Thurs. Fresno State* 7:00 pm Tulsa vs. Iowa or UT-Chat. TBA 8 Thurs. Rice* 7:05 pm 3 Sat. Nevada* 2:00 pm 5 Tues. at Southwest Missouri St. 7:05 pm 10 Sat. UTEP* 7:05 pm 6-10 Tues-Sat. WAC Tournament TBA 10 Sun. Oral Roberts 2:05 pm 15 Thurs. Nevada* 7:05 pm Tired of Holiday Turkey? 16 Sat. at Kansas 8:05 pm 22 Thurs. at Rice* 7:35 pm If you enjoy fishing, TU’s Recreational Sports has a deal for you. Before the pool closes for main- *Western Athletic Conference games 19 Tues. Creighton 7:05 pm 24 Sat. SMU* 7:05 pm Bold indicates home games. 22 Fri. Wichita State 7:05 pm tenance, it will be neutralized and stocked with catfish. Rec Sports will hold a fishing tournament on 30 Sat. Prairie View A&M 2:05 pm MARCH All times are central time and subject to change. Saturday, December 9: fishing (with a pole) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; wrangling (with a net), 2:00 p.m. - 1 Thurs. at Nevada* 9:05 pm All home games played at Donald W. Reynolds 3:00 p.m. Cost is $3 cover, $1 per pound for fish. For more information, call (918) 631-2679. JANUARY 2001 3 Sat. at Fresno State* 9:00 pm Center. 2 Tues. Jackson State 7:05 pm 6-10 Tues.-Sat. WAC Tournament TBA

2 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 3 Editor’s Note The AMPUS PDATES University C U Miracle on Sixth Street of Tulsa MAGAZINE There’s no way for us to find out the divide — Delaware Avenue — and broke Largest Freshman Class VOLUME 4, NUMBER 3 exact circumstances for this tiny phenome- ground on a sports complex that is redefining Scores Highest Marks WINTER 2000 non — a watermelon growing in what will west campus. The new soccer field hosted its The 2000-2001 TU freshman class The University of Tulsa Magazine is published three numbers 628 — the largest group of be an outfield on TU’s new softball field. first game in October; the ground has been times a year (spring, fall and winter) by The University of Tulsa, 600 South College Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma incoming freshmen since 1984. Maybe someone strolling down Sixth graded for a track; and the Michael D. Case 74104-3189. Publication dates may vary according to the university’s calendar, events, and scheduling. Standard This group of students is also distin- Street munching on a slice of melon spit out Tennis Center, with six indoor and twelve nonprofit postage is paid at Liberty, Missouri. guished by a high record for academic seeds, and this one, like a biblical parable, outdoor courts and site of the 2004 NCAA POSTMASTER: Send change of address to The University of Tulsa Magazine, Office of Development, achievement. The average ACT score for landed in just enough soil to take root. Men’s Tennis Championship will open next The University of Tulsa, 600 South College Avenue, TU’s new freshman class is 25.7, the high- Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-3189. Or, maybe the seed was buried long ago, spring. Contact us: (918) 631-2309, email: [email protected] est in the history of the university. In addi- lying dormant beneath the old Kendall TU’s got the “juice,” and is ready to rock. University Relations tion, 50.1 percent of incoming freshmen Executive Editor Managing Editor Elementary School for generations until Doug Fishback Deanna J. Harris graduated in the top 10 percent of their Deanna J. Harris Art Director Photographer high school class, also a university high. earth movers, making way for TU’s growth, Leslie Cairns, MFA ’99 Mark Moore Managing Editor Staff Writers The average high school grade point is 3.7. brought it to the surface. Maridel Allinder, BA ’77 Rolf Olsen Andrea Sharrer, BA ’96 Mercedes Milberry, BA ’97 “The size and quality of our freshman What we do know is Director of Publications Judy McHenry class is a strong indicator of TU’s commit- that by the end of Alumni Relations Director Angela Henderson ment to academic excellence,” said TU September, the seed had Institutional Advancement Hart-Davis Material Expands Special Collections President Bob Lawless. “TU continues to Janis Cavin, Vice President germinated, flowered and President, The University of Tulsa The University of Tulsa McFarlin The collection reinforces TU’s attract students of the highest caliber from Robert W. Lawless developed one sizeable Library Special Collections holdings grew strengths in 20th-century literature. Sir Oklahoma and across the nation, and we The University of Tulsa Alumni Association are proud that these distinguished young melon. By the time we dis- Board of Directors 2000 - 2001 by 19,000 volumes with the receipt of the Rupert, an author, publisher, and editor, scholars have chosen to call The covered it, someone had Officers Sir Rupert Hart-Davis Collection earlier edited and corresponded with authors such Lynn Jones ’71, ’75, President; Vic Bailey ’73, University of Tulsa home.” nurtured it through 59 President-Elect; Vice President; Charles Monroe this year. Under the 1983 purchase agree- as Graham Greene, Evelyn Waugh, and ’78, ’80, Vice President; Jennifer McIntyre ’98, Vice ment between Sir Rupert and TU, the col- H.E. Bates. His habit of storing clippings days of drought, when the President; Nancy Ferguson Meyer ’71, Vice lection remained at the late owner’s and correspondence inside copies of books Lawless Elected Chair of average temperature was President; Mark Cavins ’77, Past President Members Yorkshire home until his death, which by the respective authors means that the NCAA Committee 100º or better. After all, it Clint Alexander, ’98; Sandra J. Alexander ’76; Eva Baumgarten ’85; Robert K. Bell, Jr. ’62; Evelyn occurred last December. collection represents a goldmine of literary TU President is a watermelon, and it is Gray Bowen ’40, ’47; Robert E. Boyd ’92; Tom The collection was opened for process- historical and biographical primary docu- Bob Lawless was doubtful that it could have Campbell ’70; David Cleveland ’73, ’79; Chuck Creekmore ’76, ’80; Al Cuite ’71; Bill Derrevere ing at a McFarlin Fellows event in ments, explained Lori Curtis, head of elected chair of the ’67, ’69; Robert Fast ’43; Carl Fiddner ’68; Ed W. ripened to edible status on Flaxbart ’49; Amy Freiberger ’96, ’99; Sandra L. September. Special Collections and university archives. NCAA Executive a Sixth Street curb without Gardner ’79; Mike Hanson ’92; Nan Hawkins ’95; Anthony Craig Hernadi ’96; Dr. Gregory R. Holt Committee for a help. ’82; Wade Holt ’49; Donald Hoose ’59; Jerry two-year term. The Ackenhausen Jones ’59; Dewan Keesee ’99; Karen This rather small mira- “Sunny” Paul Langdon ’69, ’85; Robert C. McCay Professor’s Research Increases Executive Com- ’44, ’47; Jeff McCord ’99; Gloria Birch McQuade mittee is the gover- cle speaks of a larger one. ’69; Mike Metcalf ’97; Roberta Preston ’83; R. Understanding of Heart Function Louis “Lou” Reynolds ’78, ’82; Nelson Rogers ’62; nance body in the Once upon a time, a few Steven Schooley ’74; Amy Guiou Smith ’96, ’99; Linda Smith ’72, ’93; Kara Snedegar ’98, ’99; Nelda Findings by a research team that help “This discovery should lead to a better NCAA that oversees dedicated folk wanted to Stender ’71; Suzann McElfresh Stewart ’74; Doug Turner ’91; Kim Volkl ’95, ’97; Rhonda White ’98; explain the phenomenon of an upside understanding of arrhythmia or irregular association-wide issues and ensures that polish up their rough-and- Carolyn Catron Woodard ’67 down T-wave (sometimes seen in an elec- heart beats and perhaps clue us in on how each division operates consistently with tumble boom town. They Ex-Officio trocardiogram after a heart attack), might to prevent them,” says Wymore. “The find- the basic purposes, fundamental policies Barbara Allen ’70, Hurricane Club President; Dr. bought a college, moved it Christopher Anderson, Faculty Representative; Jim also help find a way to treat irregular heart ings should further clarify the electrical and general principles of the NCAA. Bishop ’77, Lettermen’s Association President; Dr. to Tulsa, and in the spirit Dennis Hudson ’79, Faculty Representative; Dr. beats, according to TU Biology Professor changes that occur in the heart during and Lawless has served on the committee Ed Rybicki, Faculty Representative; Richard Randy Wymore. after a heart attack and during heart fail- and the Division I Board of Directors since of the times, pampered Studenny ’67, ’70, Law Alumni Association and grew it into a univer- President Wymore and colleagues have ure.” June 1998. Previously, he was a member The University of Tulsa does not discriminate on the basis of described the hormonal pathway that pro- Wymore’s work at TU, funded by a and chair of the NCAA Presidents sity. personal status or group characteristics including but not limited to the classes protected under federal and state law in its vides insight into the mechanism of the four-year, $250,000 grant from the Commission and a member of the Division Now, TU is growing programs, services, aids, or benefits. Inquiries regarding imple- mentation of this policy may be addressed to the Office of inverted T-wave. The phenomenon is well American Heart Association, involved I Task Force to Review NCAA by leaps and mounds. Legal Compliance, 600 South College Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma known, but the cause at the subcellular extracting and analyzing RNA from car- Membership and the Special Committee to 74104-3189, (918) 631-2423. Requests for accommodation of Thanks to Roger and disabilities may be addressed to the University’s 504 level was unknown. Their work is diac tissue to determine the presence and Study Marketing, Licensing and Coordinator, Dr. Jane Corso, (918) 631-2315. To ensure avail- Donna Hardesty, the uni- ability of an interpreter, five to seven days notice is needed; 48 described in the journal Circulation abundance of the potassium channels. Promotions. versity jumped the great hours is recommended for all other accommodations. Research.

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CBA Inducts Founding Members into Hall of Fame Center for Managerial Lorton Inducted into University will present a noon lecture on artistic center comprising 23 artists. She Assessment Communication Hall of March 21. His topic will be “The Changing spent the spring 2000 semester in London The College of Business Admini- Metropolitan Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, Context for Higher Education in America.” and primarily worked with the center’s stration inducted the founding members of Tulsa Area United Way, Philbrook Museum The University of Tulsa’s new Center Fame The series concludes on April 25, at Studio Upstairs, an organization that gives its Hall of Fame on October 11, recognizing of Art, Tulsa Port of Catoosa Authority, for Managerial Assessment is scheduled to Robert E. Lorton, chairman of the 7:00 p.m. with a presentation by Nobel artists with emotional problems a safe place Tulsa business people who have played key Oklahoma Nature Conservancy. His board begin providing managerial candidate board and chief executive officer of World Laureate Seamus Heaney, who will deliver to create their art. She also handled the roles in the economic development of the service also includes the Boy Scouts of assessment services beginning in January. Publishing Co. and publisher of the Tulsa the inaugural Darcy O’Brien lecture. arrangements for a group from Russia to city and state, provided outstanding leader- America, Salvation Army, Sutton Avian Center co-directors are Assistant Professor World, has been named the 2000 inductee Heaney, whose translation of the epic show works by young adults with learning ship, and contributed significantly to the Research Center, F&M Bank and Trust of Psychology Deidra J. Schleicher, into TU’s Communication Hall of Fame. poem Beowulf has received international disabilities. success of the university and the college. Company and The University of Tulsa. Assistant Professor of Psychology Robert A Tulsa native, TU graduate and TU acclaim, will speak on “The Chair in Leaf: Predl said that the opportunity to take Paula Marshall-Chapman and Robert E. Meinig has served as the chairman and P. Tett, and Assistant Professor of trustee, Lorton’s distinguished service to On Poetry and Professing.” part in such a practical internship is what Lorton were recognized as Outstanding CEO of HM International, Inc., since 1979. Psychology John McNulty. Oklahoma journalism is matched by his Each lecture, which is free and open to makes this program so exciting and will Business Leaders; Peter C. Meinig and He currently serves on the boards of The “We will put candidates through a community service. He has served as the public, will be held in the Great Hall, offer students the experience that will take Henry Zarrow as Outstanding Entre- Williams Companies, Indian Nations series of situational exercises meant to chairman of numerous Tulsa-area boards Allen Chapman Activity Center, and will them far in a career that will let them live preneurs. Council of Boy Scouts, Cornell University measure a variety of traits,” Schleicher including those of the Metropolitan Tulsa be followed by a public reception for the their love of the arts. Marshall-Chapman is the CEO of The where he is chairman of the executive com- explained. “According to the research, Chamber of Commerce, Tulsa Area United speaker. Bama Companies. She is president of the mittee, and The University of Tulsa. He is people’s behavior in assessment situations Way, Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa Port Visits from Presidential Lecturers typi- Legal Nurse Consultant tends to be strongly related to their future Oklahoma Quality Foundation Board and a former board member of Tulsa City- of Catoosa Authority and the Oklahoma cally last one-and-a-half to two days and Certificate Program chairman of the Metropolitan Tulsa County Library Commission and Tulsa performance on the job.” Nature Conservancy. include, whenever possible, sessions with Chamber of Commerce. She also is active Library Trust. The sessions will provide evidence on The TU Communication Hall of Fame, students, visits to classes, and media inter- The new Legal Nurse Consultant on the boards of the Tulsa Education Fund, Zarrow is the chairman of the Zarrow more than 50 competencies, Tett said. founded in 1994, honors the memory of views. Certificate program offered by the Division Philbrook Museum of Art, Girl Scouts, Holding Company. He is on the boards of These fall into broader categories such as Edward Hennessy Johnson, who served as of Continuing Education combines medical Ronald McDonald, the Salvation Army, the the American Bank of Tulsa, Bank One, communication, leadership, decision mak- head of the TU journalism program from Arts Management Degree and legal training for registered nurses ing, conflict management, and teamwork. wanting to expand their roles beyond direct Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, TU Indian Nations Council of Boy Scouts, 1948 to 1971 and continued to teach until Launched and Oklahoma City University. Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, For more information on the center or 1974. patient care. Lorton is the chairman of the board and Saint Francis Healthcare System, Saint its services, contact Deidra Schleicher at Past inductees include broadcast jour- TU students with a passion for art A legal nurse consultant is a licensed chief executive officer of World Publishing Francis Hospital, Salvation Army, and the (918) 631-2839, email: deidra-schle- nalists and TU alumni Jim Hartz and Bob now have a new degree to help them turn registered nurse with medical and legal Company and publisher of the Tulsa World. Warren Cancer Research Foundation. He is [email protected]; or Robert Tett at (918) Losure, the late Tulsa World managing edi- that love into a paycheck. The bachelor of knowledge who helps perform legal analy- He has served as chairman of numerous an emeritus member of The University of 631-2737, email: [email protected]. tor Phil Dessauer, and the late Tulsa broad- arts management degree prepares students ses of health care cases, issues, and out- Tulsa-area boards, including those of the Tulsa Board of Trustees. cast pioneer Saidie Adwon. for careers in arts organizations or for comes. Legal nurse consultants often work Vice Provost Honored graduate study in arts management. for government offices, plaintiff/defense P.C. (Peggy) Smith, TU’s vice provost Presidential Lecture “We have taken the best of similar pro- law firms, insurance companies, and hospi- grams and created one that will offer stu- tal risk management departments as expert and associate vice president for academic Series Initiated affairs, was inducted into the Oklahoma dents a foundation for entry-level positions witnesses and self-employed practitioners. Higher Education Hall of Fame in October. TU established the Presidential Lecture or the qualifications for acceptance into a The TU program, which began in The Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Series this fall to bring world-class speak- top graduate program,” said Ron Predl, September, is a one-year curriculum open Friends of the Oklahoma Museum of ers to Tulsa, enriching the level of dis- director of the program and professor of to current licensed registered nurses with an Higher Education. course in the arts, humanities, sciences, music. associate’s or bachelor’s degree and 2000 Smith, who joined TU in 1982 as an technology, education, and public affairs. The resources of the Henry Kendall hours of clinical experience. Individual assistant professor of management infor- Speakers scheduled for 2000-2001 College of Arts and Sciences, the Division modules are open to registered nurses as mation systems and director of undergrad- include John Hope Franklin, the James B. of Fine and Performing Arts and the professional development courses. uate studies in the College of Business Duke Professor Emeritus of History at College of Business Administration are The next round of classes begins in Administration, also was the associate Duke University. He presented the first available to arts management majors. February. For more information, contact dean of the college for eight years. annual Buck Franklin Lecture (named in Students are required to complete an Paula Hogard, director of continuing edu- She has been honored as a TU honor of his father), “Buck C. Franklin, arts management internship locally, nation- cation, at (918) 631-2070 or by email at Outstanding Teacher and Mortar Board Race, and the Practice of Law in Twentieth ally or through special arrangements with [email protected]. Professor of the Year, in addition to receiv- Century Oklahoma,” in October. the Diorama Arts Centre in London. ing the Mayo Teaching in Excellence Next spring, Dr. Barry Munitz, presi- Kitt Hawley, a senior majoring in art Award and the Distinguished Service dent and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust history, was the first student to take advan- Left to right: TU President Bob Lawless, Peter Meinig, Paula Marshall-Chapman, Henry Zarrow, Award in the College of Business. and former chancellor of California State tage of the internship at the Diorama, an Robert Lorton, Jr. and College of Business Administration Dean D. Gale Sullenberger.

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Serving up knowledge Fancy Fish WHERE THE WIND COMES SWEEPING DOWN THE PLAIN Most volleyball players don’t think TU has a new piece of art Sprechen Sie Chicago doesn’t hold a hat to Weatherford, Oklahoma. According to students enrolled in about things like drag coefficients, adorning its landscape. “Fish- boundary turbulence, and sixth-order dif- “Energy Technology for the Future,” a class led by TU Chemistry Professor Gordon Purser, kabob,” an 11-foot totem pole ferential equations, but Kristien van Weatherford – where winds greater than 10 miles per hour were recorded for 278 days last year deutsch? with an underwater theme, was Lierop isn’t your average volleyball – is the windiest place in the state. The students measured wind energy with the goal of deter- The distance between Tulsa and installed near the entrance to player. Besides being the Tulsa mining the feasibility of commercial production of wind energy in Oklahoma, a practical topic Siegen, Germany, won’t be an career leader in kills, attempts, the Alexandre Hogue Gallery. for scientific exploration — yet none of the students were science majors. obstacle for the entering freshmen digs and aces, she is a senior The piece was created by Purser and TU mechanical engineering professor John Henshaw are leading an effort to winners of a new scholarship at physics major. Whitney Forsyth, assistant reform science education for non-science majors. They created the Tulsa Science Initiative, a TU. Recently the university Teams of TU students, includ- professor of art, and the TU program that is a model for developing new ways to teach science, math and engineering teamed up with Hilti, Inc., a ing Van Lierop, have been studying the students in her advanced to college students who are not in those fields. Lichtenstein-based corpora- In 1998, Purser and Henshaw received a National Science Foundation grant of $200,000 aerodynamics of volleyballs. The ceramics class. tion, to offer Foreign work is directed by math and for “developing curriculum to enhance the science literacy of non-science students.” TU was Forsyth and the students Language computer science professors Tom among only 16 institutions nationally that received grants that year and the only university in Cairns and Donna Farrior. spent several weeks Oklahoma ever to have received such an award. The students use advanced digi- designing and crafting the piece. The project was part Illustration by Lechelle Calderwood tal imaging and software to uncover the mathematics that distin- of the students’ final grade A Facelift in ACAC guish, say, a spin serve from a less predictable “floater” serve, explains Cairns, who until recently, in a summer school course. TU’s Bookstore underwent significant renovations over the summer. Expanded to also served as TU volleyball coach. To do this, they analyzed digital video of players serving the “We chose an underwater 7,075 square feet and completely redecorated, the space is open and inviting. ball while standing in front of a grid painted on one wall of Mabee Gymnasium. By comparing theme because it gave us Customers are greeted by a custom-made rug at the entrance that sports TU’s logo, and previously understood equations of motion with the observed behavior of the balls, the team was a color scheme in muted shades of TU blue, gold and crimson. the opportunity to create Illustration by Elena Zorn able to refine the formulas to apply them specifically to volleyballs. “The renovation was designed with our customers in mind,” says Charles Cavenah, diverse pieces,” said The team’s research has been well received. A paper authored by Cairns and Van Lierop is manager. Applied Globally (FLAG) scholarships. The scheduled to appear in the December issue of the International Journal of Volleyball Research. In Forsyth. The totem pole The interior now rivals retail bookstores for up-to-date convenience: Wide aisles make comprises several fish, a $6,000 FLAG award, which is renewable for addition, this spring, four team members presented findings at a mathematics conference in browsing a pleasure; comfortable chairs define a new seating area near the general books; a PC four years, includes a semester of study, whale, a starfish, and an Russellville, Arkansas. station for student use makes checking course schedules and book lists easy; and seven cash research or internship at the University of oyster complete with a registers keep lines relatively short. The textbook area is larger than before and computer soft- Siegen, with all expenses (transportation, liv- pearl. Colorful beads and ware and books are displayed together. A full line of stationery and an extensive selection of TU ing allowance and student fees) paid. Webster Comes to Dinner underwater creatures serve as clothing typify the gifts and TU paraphernalia area. Recipients may be eligible for other univer- TU Education Professor Diane Beals, who holds a doctorate in education from the Harvard spacers between the pole’s “The bookstore is well organized, and the people are very helpful,” says freshman Lauren sity merit scholarships and need-based assis- Graduate School of Education, has done research on the value of eating together, especially in larger pieces. A mer- Asinger. “It’s just great.” tance. And that’s just the compliment that any good facelift deserves. terms of the benefits of developing language skills among children. maid graces the High school seniors with an excellent Beals says parents can enhance their children’s vocabulary by the way they talk to them top. preparation in German may be nominated by during mealtime conversation. Forsyth saw the totem their German teachers for the FLAG scholar- As part of a study of low-income children in eastern Massachusetts, Beals and a colleague ship. An applicant must be admitted to TU to pole as a chance to place art found that 3- and 4-year-olds whose family members expose them to “rare” words during meal- be eligible. Selection is determined by times score higher on the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) at age 5 than those who do outside the building, and it is a German proficiency, academic record, and not receive the same level of exposure. Moreover, the 3- and 4-year-olds in the study who wonderful addition to the cam- the student’s interest in the use of the German use these words at mealtimes are more likely to have a larger vocabulary by age 5. High pus. The totem pole draws peo- language. However, recipients may major in scores on the PPVT, a standard vocabulary test, have been linked to children’s later abilities ple to the entrance of the any field of study. to read. The list of “rare” words ranges from “boxer” and “gymnastics” to “tackle” and “wriggling.” Hogue Gallery and offers For more information about the program, The findings were published in the Journal of Child Language. passersby a glimpse of the tal- contact Prof. Victor Udwin, Department of Beals says mealtime is very important because it passes on a family’s culture to children. “It’s ent within the walls of Phillips Languages, The University of Tulsa, 600 S. where we tell our children what’s important about our lives. So I see this as broader than just learn- Hall. College Ave., Tulsa 74104-3189; phone (918) ing how to talk and learning how to read. Family mealtimes help us learn about ourselves.” 631-2414; email: [email protected].

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Snickering ATHLETIC Days of Your Life at TU This fall, TU’s Quality Service Council held a toward TRAINING Digital Photo Contest, “Days of Your Life at TU,” ACricket’s Song open to entries from TU students, faculty, employees, When its time for Oklahoma’s prairie mating system is lekking, a term sanity CAMP and alumni. Entries either had to be taken with a digi- mole crickets to procreate, if you’re within usually applied to birds. Now, Hill and tal camera or scanned as a digital image from a con- Our jokes often capture life’s most How do you know if a football a quarter mile, you can hear the boys sere- John Shadley, TU mechanical engineering ventional photo. Images that were chosen for the show nading to attract the opposite sex. Each one professor, are investigating the possibility direct truths. helmet fits? What size crutches were also displayed in the Gallery of Allen Chapman digs an “acoustic burrow” then sits inside, that when the crickets “sing”, the vibrations In that vein, Tom Brian, director of When are right for you? Activity Center during Homecoming. rubbing his wings together to produce a they also send through the ground are used the TU Counseling and Psychological police in Student representatives from more harmonic sound labeled a “calling song.” by males to space themselves to their best Services Center and clinical faculty mem- Santa Clara, California, arrested a than 20 high schools learned the With a wisdom far greater than Jiminy advantage as they try to attract a female. Tongan immigrant for driving under answers to these and other questions ber in psychology, recently coauthored a the influence of kava last spring, the Cricket, the guys dig their burrows in The TU professors are trying to “talk during a three-day athletic training clumps of two to three males within larger back” to the crickets using an electromag- satirical paper titled “A Call for Ethical San Jose Mercury News called TU camp at TU this summer. The annual clumps of six or seven, within larger netic “soil shaker” that sends vibrations via Standards on the Use of Humor in anthropology professor Lamont clumps — so there might be 50 crickets in the ground. Results of the collaborative Psychotherapy: No Laughing Matter,” Lindstrom for perspective on the bev- camp, which began about 15 years ago a circular pattern of about 100 foot radius research will be presented next January in which was accepted by The Journal of erage. is now one of the leading summer pro- Photo by Edward Sharrer, ’92 Photo by Edward Sharrer, — all singing. The ladies love it — for at Chicago during a symposium that Hill has Polymorphous Perversity. Lindstrom, who specializes in grams for student athletic trainers in this least one night. organized on vibration as a communication Pacific cultures, has coauthored a part of the country. Brian and coauthor Ernie Ness While their behavior is considered the channel among animals. Hill will present a book on kava, its significance in the Hands-on lessons in taping, wrap- adapted the American Psychological norm among many species, it was unre- summary of communication via vibration, Pacific, and its pharmaceutical char- ping, and splinting accompanied training acteristics. The book, Kava: The ported for orthoptera (grasshop- and Shadley will present their find- Association’s code of ethics to the use of in anatomy and injury, strength and pers, crickets and katydids) until ings on cricket communication. Pacific Elixir, is published by Healing humor in therapy. Where APA ethics pro- conditioning, and nutrition. The camp documented by Peggy Hill, TU In her readings of simi- hibit personal relationships between ther- Arts Press. Honorable Mention, “Cherry Street Champion” professor of biology. Kava, Lindstrom explains, is the also included adult CPR training resulting lar research, Hill says apists and clients, Brian and Ness warn In an article she has not come powdered root of a species of pepper in American Red Cross certification. practitioners against being funny outside Winners in the contest were Best of Show,“Sarah” published across another study plant. This powder is brewed in water Members of the TU athletic training fac- by Darcy England; Gold, “Go Hawaiian” by Johnny last year that includes a collab- the office. Where APA enjoins therapists to make a beverage that is part of ulty, all certified athletic trainers, were Hochgraefe; Silver, “TU: Armed and Dangerous,” by in oration between a to remain current with techniques, the staid official state ceremonies, com- instructors for the program. Sessions Susan Barlett; Bronze, “Fore TU” by Ryan Kiker. Ethology, biological sci- authors warn against dated gags such as munity fundraising gatherings, and were held in the Donald W. Reynolds Honorable Mention went to “Cherry Street Champion” all-night parties. Although kava does Hill con- entist and an rubber chickens. Center. by Ed Sharrer. cluded engineer seem to have a relaxing effect, it is that the specializing “The paper is tongue-in-cheek, but not considered an illicit substance Best of Show winner, “Sarah” crickets’ in acoustics. the underlying point is that humor can be among Pacific islanders. very therapeutic,” Brian says. “Besides “My guess is that the prosecutors in the California case will be able to

Illustration by LeeAnn Modglin enriching the therapist-client relationship, it can break tension and put problems in make a fairly strong case that the man Symposium Examines Communication Among Animals was impaired,” Lindstrom said. “A a different light. Pushing problems to an strong batch of kava has made my Computers and hardware once used to Hill, TU biology professor, and hosted by extreme through humor can help clients

eyes cross.” Photo by Darcy England detect footfalls in the jungles of Vietnam, the Society for Integrative and Compara- now allow researchers to answer questions tive Biology during its annual meeting reach new insights.” “It will be interesting to see how about how animals send and receive signals. next January in Chicago, will bring Humor also is good physiologically, he this case is resolved,” he continued. The use of vibration in animal commu- together 10 scientists and engineers from explains. Humor boosts beneficial sub- “The defense attorney may rely on a nication is much more ubiquitous than pre- the U.S. and Austria for the first meeting cultural defense, explaining that viously thought, occurring not only in leaf- to share research on vibration signals. stances such as serotonin and interferon. within the man’s culture, kava isn’t cutter ants, but also in other insects, frogs, For information about the symposium, Studies have shown that 100 laughs pro- considered dangerous. These defenses kangaroo rats, elephants and bison. contact Peggy Hill, (918) 631-2992, or by vides the same physiological benefit as 10 don’t always work well; they have to A symposium organized by Peggy S.M. email: [email protected]. minutes on a rowing machine. be taken case by case.”

10 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 11 Partners in Education

Williams: A Partner in Excellence By Doug Fishback It is a rare gift to have an educational long history of responsiveness to opportu- in finance with a concentration in risk man- tunistic approach. The center will allow TU latest industry components and software. related data and telecommunications net- partner that is passionately committed both nity in the energy and communications agement. The risk management program to be a leader in the rapidly changing risk They will be able to simulate traffic, moni- works. As technologies like “voice over IP” to sustained general support and to progres- industries. Williams has remained a leader, will have an energy orientation. The management market. The Williams partner- tor network performance, and respond to and wireless Web come into their own, the sive special projects. For The University of even as oil and gas pipelines have been Center’s extensive databases, information ship includes internships during the two- network events as they occur in real time. convergence of voice and data creates new Tulsa, Williams is just such a partner. Along joined by pulsing fiber-optics networks at feeds, and sophisticated computer software year program of study. Demand for risk The lab also will be a local resource for challenges in electronic security. with generous continuing support of a vari- the heart of the global economy. will allow students to study and develop managers is great, and risk management is technology companies wanting to develop These special projects with Williams ety of TU programs, Williams is embarking Early this past summer, Williams and advanced risk management methods. In one of the fastest growing areas in finance. and test networking strategies before imple- are in addition to a longstanding river of with the university on a series of projects The University of Tulsa made news when addition, a simulated trading environment The center is scheduled to begin operation menting them in actual production environ- support from the company. It is difficult if that promise to have a large and lasting they jointly announced the creation of the will allow students to test their models and in January, with its first classes beginning ments. In short, the TON lab is designed to not impossible to think of an area of the impact on TU’s participation and promi- Williams Risk Management Center. The experience the fast-paced, high-risk field of in the fall. Williams has committed $1 mil- be the area’s premier facility for telecom- University that hasn’t benefited from nence in the high-tech 21st century. center, which will be housed in the College energy trading, where high-volume transac- Williams’ support. From the annual funds Williams’ leadership in educational of Business Administration, will support tions and frequent market price fluctuations of each of TU’s colleges to the Tulsa partnering is in keeping with the company’s the college’s new master’s degree program demand a sound, well-reasoned, oppor- The Tulsa Optical Networks Project is designed Undergraduate Research Challenge; from KWGS radio to the Golden Hurricane to be the area’s premier facility for telecommunications Club; from McFarlin Library to scholar- research, development, and education. ships for TU law students — Williams has been a supporter. lion to creating the center and operating it munications research, development, and In addition to being a committed TU for its first three years. education. patron, Williams chairman and CEO Keith The Williams Risk Management Center Williams has made a substantial com- Bailey is a member and past chairman of is not the only large-scale partnership the mitment to supply equipment, installation the TU Board of Trustees. Bailey also university has with the company, however. services, and training. A significant partner served on the Finance, Investment, and Even as TU prepares to throw the switch on with Williams in this venture is the Nortel Audit; Executive; and Advancement com- the WRMC, the groundwork is being laid Corporation. Other corporations lending mittees. Bailey was joined on the board this for an advanced telecommunications center that will serve as a laboratory and classroom for the study of fiber-optic network Williams Communications teams up with design and operation. The Tulsa Optical Networks (TON) TU’s Center for Information Security to develop security Project will allow TU to participate more approaches for the interrelated data and fully in the burgeoning field of telecommunications. If there is an acute demand telecommunications networks. nationwide for telecommunications engineers, that demand is even more strongly support include WorldCom, Agilent year by Howard Janzen, President and CEO felt here in Tulsa, where the presence of Technologies, Cisco, Ciena, TDI, and of Williams Communications. Williams and other communications com- Diamond Resources. This commitment has The role that Williams plays in the life panies provides rich opportunities for pro- allowed the Department of Electrical of The University of Tulsa and in the life of fessionals skilled in network design, imple- Engineering to proceed with renovations the city itself is a textbook example of cor- mentation, and operation. The TON Project that will give the lab its first home by year’s porate citizenship. In preserving and will help TU electrical engineering students end. strengthening what exists, in building for develop specialized skills in these areas. In another major partnership, Williams the future, and in producing a culture where The TON Project lab in Keplinger Hall Communications has agreed to team up individuals share a sense of ownership and will allow students to design, install, and with TU’s Center for Information Security responsibility for the common good, operate actual telecommunications net- to study and develop network security Williams continues to prove itself a leader works in a controlled lab setting using the approaches for the increasingly inter- and a true friend. ❖ The Williams Risk Management Center, which will be housed in the College of Business Administration, will support a new master’s degree program in finance with a concentration in risk management and a state-of-the-art finance quantitative lab.

12 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 13 TU helps lead the way through an Information Age fraught with danger When it comes to computer security, it may not be too BY DOUG FISHBACK simplistic to fall back on the well-worn observation, “It’s us against them.” And if the events of the past year have shown anything, it is that the stakes are too high, “they” are too CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: powerful, and there are far too few of “us.” Cyberterrorism and computer security were in the spot- • Last May, someone in the Philippines cobbled together light at a comprehensive conference hosted by The a computer virus patterned after three or four existing University of Tulsa in September. In addition to bringing together an impressive roster of computer security experts viruses, added the comment “i hate go to school,” and from around the nation, the conference helped draw atten- let loose on the world a computer attack that collapsed tion to TU’s rising eminence in this field. Earlier this year, the National Security Agency recognized TU as a Center of networks, destroyed files, shut down the computers of Excellence in Information Assurance. The honor in large the British Parliament, and caused $10 billion in lost part recognizes the work of professors John Hale, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and Sujeet Shenoi, Oliphant productivity worldwide. The attack, which was quickly Chair in Mathematics and Computer Sciences, who are transforming TU’s computer science program and its asso- dubbed the “Love Bug” virus because it presented itself ciated Center for Information Security into a hub of innova- as a love letter from a secret admirer, was by most tion and expertise. accounts the most destructive and widespread in the VULNERABILITY GAP history of computing. “One way to understand where we are today with cybersecurity is to look at three issues,” said Hale, who is direc- • In an unrelated event, four days before the Love Bug tor of the TU Center for Information Security. “First is our reliance on computers, which has grown exponentially since attack, two hard drives containing classified nuclear the 1950s. Next is our development of computer security weapons information went missing from the U.S. Los technology, which didn’t begin in earnest until the 1960s and ’70s and has always lagged behind our reliance on com- Alamos National Laboratory. The drives were not puters. Finally, look at our efforts to promote awareness of reported missing for another three-and-a-half weeks, computer security issues and to train people at all levels to assume responsibility for the safety of their information sys- however. They reappeared without explanation the fol- tems. This is where we’ve really suffered. Even today, we lowing month. have systems administrators who aren’t implementing the technology that we have, either because they don’t know • Just about the time these cyberevents were unfolding, about it, or because they don’t have the mindset that the TU professors John Hale and Sujeet Shenoi were in most important thing they can do is try to keep up with the threat.” Washington, D.C., attending a special meeting of MULTIPLYING DAMAGE computer security experts at the White House. At that If you think of computer attacks as simple meeting, White House Chief of Staff John Podesta viruses that pass from machine to machine, think again. Today’s attacks often take place at the net- eyed the 20 or so faculty members who were present work level. For example, “sniffer” programs listen and remarked that almost all of the nation’s tenured pro- to network traffic in an attempt to filch passwords and user identities, which are then relayed to the fessors of computer security were in the room. outside. “Cracker” programs churn through pass-

14 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 rogue governments, which now realize that being used uniformly and properly, Hale Assurance, making TU one of only 14 col- including monitoring network integrity, “It’s like suddenly everyone is the most efficient way to attack the first- explains. For example, network administra- leges and universities so recognized. The analyzing suspect pieces of software code, world is through its computers. tors often set up software “firewalls” that honor gives greater visibility to the work and knocking out those found to be hostile. “Information warfare is now part of regulate traffic between a given network being done at TU and helps formalize the These agents in many ways would resemble running around with a sawed-off most countries’ military plan,” Shenoi said. and the rest of cyberspace, but unless these university’s role as a key player in develop- the specialized cells in the body’s immune “Whether it is stealing information or sim- are properly set up and rigorously main- ing tomorrow’s security measures. system. shotgun.” TU Professor John Hale ply taking down infrastructure, cyberwar- tained, they may as well not exist. Hackers TU this year also launched a certificate In a separate project, TU’s Center for fare gives you a lot of bang for your buck. can easily discover and exploit holes in program in computer security, which gives Information Security is entering a partner- word possibilities in an attempt to break attack widespread enough to bring down You can launch the electronic equivalent of firewalls. Likewise, virus checkers are students a formal vehicle for developing ship with Tulsa-based Williams Commun- into a network. the entire Internet. Pearl Harbor from the comfort of a chair, powerful preventative tools, but only if and marketing their expertise in this area. ications to develop security measures to Then there are the new tools that enable CYBERVILLAINS and you don’t even have to go outside to users routinely update the virus definitions Shenoi points out that the demand for com- protect the increasingly interdependent cyberterrorists to launch distributed denial- see its effects; just watch it on CNN.” that help the checkers identify threats. The puter security experts is so great that fresh- computer and telephone networks, a phe- Just as we must wake up to a new arse- of-service (DDOS) attacks, such as the Shenoi points out that 10 years ago, Love Bug attack provided an even more men enrolled in the certificate program nomenon known in the industry as “conver- nal of attacks, we also need to abandon the ones that temporarily disabled the CNN, during Operation Desert Shield/Desert basic example of security mindedness: traditional stereotype of the computer eBay, Yahoo, and Amazon websites earlier Storm, a team of five Dutch hackers broke Don’t open suspicious email. hacker as a misguided but more or less dis- this year. into U.S. computers at 34 military sites, “Computer vulnerability is largely a missible teenager. Today’s hackers — even Last year the U.S. Air Force “One of the most important trends in stole information on U.S. troops, weaponry, people problem,” Hale said. “We have tech- the unskilled ones — have easy access to cyberattacks is that they are more coordi- and ship movements, and offered to sell it nology to stop or prevent more than 90 per- highly destructive scripts and other tools, detected 300,000 attempts to nated and distributed,” Hale said. “Now, to Saddam Hussein. Perhaps the only thing cent of all attacks, but it’s not being used which, ironically, are widely available on instead of waging an attack from a single that saved a devastating loss was Hussein’s properly.” the Internet. These tools are created by computer, cyberterorists are enlisting skepticism; the story goes that he turned the This observation brings us again to the break into its computer records: more advanced hackers and then proudly waves of computers to multiply the damage hackers down, believing that the offer was importance of training and public educa- trafficked as weapons of choice for the they can do.” an attempt to lure him into a trap. tion, which ideally will elevate safer com- 34 attempts an hour. And those “script kiddies” who would use them. In How this is done is as fascinating as it Last year, the U.S. Air Force detected puting to a cause on the order of “Just say some cases, renegade programmers have is frightening. By exploiting known vulner- 300,000 attempts to break into its computer no to drugs” or “Practice safer sex,” even gone to the trouble to give their were just the detected ones. abilities in computer network software and records, which averages just more than 34 although, as Shenoi suggests, “safer com- destructive programs easy-to-use, point- components, skilled hackers now are able attempts an hour. And those were just the puting” may be a misnomer, given that and-click graphic interfaces. As Hale puts already are receiving contacts from corpo- gence.” to break into networks and plant software detected ones. computers by nature are “infinitely more it, “These days we have unsophisticated rations hoping to employ them upon gradu- Other projects currently under way tools giving them the ability to take control promiscuous” than humans. THE SOLUTION ation. through TU’s Center for Information of the network’s computers at a future users doing fairly sophisticated things. It’s According to Shenoi, legislation is In addition, the U.S. Department of Security address designing new program- point. When successful, these plants go like all of a sudden everyone is running As Shenoi points out, the very attack- another important arm in the effort to Justice recently awarded two grants, total- ming languages specifically for creating undetected and lie in wait for commands around with a sawed-off shotgun.” and-defend nature of cyberwarfare means counter cyberterrorism, not only from the ing nearly $740,000 over three years, to security agents, developing methods for from the hacker. Two such toolkits cur- Slightly up the food chain are “hack- that the cyberterrorists have an inherent standpoint of setting criminal standards and Hale and Shenoi to support their participa- mediating network activity among comput- rently in circulation are “Tribe Flood tivists,” who at least have some political or advantage. Just as a leak by definition appropriate penalties, but also in terms of tion in a counter-cyberterrorism research ers that are operating under different secu- Network” and “Trinoo.” ideological motivation behind their work. always lets in a little water, cyberterrorists making an ethical statement. “At some consortium funded by Congress and spear- rity protocols, and developing security In a DDOS attack, cyberterrorists trig- In many cases, hacktivists work in support always will be able to score at least some point we need to decide what kind of soci- headed by scientists at Dartmouth College technology to be incorporated into the next ger enslaved computers to attempt to con- of democratic values; Chinese hacktivists, quick damages with new and unanticipated ety we’re going to be when it comes to in New Hampshire. With that support, Hale generation of the prevalent Java program- nect to a target network or computer at the for example, regularly thwart technical attacks. technology, and law becomes the expres- is pursuing a project to develop war-room- ming language. same time. The target is overwhelmed with measures set up by the Chinese government “Ultimately the problem is unsolvable, sion of that intent,” he said. type tools that provide comprehensive, requests for connections and must be shut to keep its online population from access- but that doesn’t mean we can’t put into MEETING MARKET NEEDS TU AT THE VANGUARD real-time visual representations of com- down, thus denying service to legitimate ing outside material. But the same technical place a solution that works most of the puter networks and the attacks they In addition to meeting the need for new users. It’s roughly the equivalent of being expertise can be pressed into use for time,” he said. Then, of course, there is the obvious undergo. By detecting, categorizing, and technological products, TU is having suc- able to command every telephone in destructive political agendas, as well. A good starting point is to make sure need for continued technological innova- mapping out attacks based on their type and cess developing the next generation of Oklahoma to call, say, the White House at Perhaps the largest threat comes from that all existing security technology is tion to make computers safer for legitimate scope, such a tool would fill a pressing need cybersecurity experts. At both the under- the same time; the phone network would be users. This is an area where TU is emerging among those charged with the safety of graduate and graduate levels, TU’s com- temporarily jammed. as a front-runner as a result of strong fac- computer networks. puter science program abounds with stu- Hale notes that although there is debate Some experts believe “Mafiaboy” ulty leadership, talented graduate and Also under the DOJ grant, Shenoi is dents who are both technically gifted and on the matter, some computer experts undergraduate students, and key partner- developing what he calls an “immunologi- professionally committed to the develop- believe that when he was apprehended ear- ships that foster vital research. was staging an attack widespread cal approach” to intrusion detection. Taking ment of cybersecurity. lier this year, the Canadian teenager identi- TU’s commitment to computer security a cue from biology, Shenoi envisions com- “We’re going to graduate three Ph.D.s fied only by his online moniker “Mafiaboy” has been brought into focus this year by a enough to bring down the entire puter networks teeming with specialized in computer security this year,” Shenoi was well on his way to staging a DDOS series of developments. The National software “agents” that circulate throughout said. “There are only one or two other Security Agency this year named TU a schools in the nation that can say that.” Internet. Center of Excellence in Information the network and perform various functions,

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ture also gives us the ability to inflict the “We’re going to graduate three Ph.D.s in darkest aspects of our natures on a host of nameless strangers. And experience has computer security this year. There are only shown there are plenty of people out there who are more than happy to do just that, one or two other schools in the nation just because they can. It is because of these people that the that can say that.” Sujeet Shenoi work of Hale, Shenoi, their colleagues and 6 students, and others like them is of interest to us all. In the years to come, the cyberse- (During the interviews for this story, both Department of Defense fellowships. curity expert will begin to occupy the same 7 Shenoi and Hale had on their desks letters TU student, Gavin Manes, and Hale place in popular consciousness as soldiers 1 from universities wanting to court a soon- have filed for a patent for work they did 5 8 and police, firefighters and locksmiths. to-be TU Ph.D. for a faculty position.) developing a security approach that 3 But we can’t simply look to the experts “On the whole, our undergraduates are enforces copyrights in an online environ- to protect us. We have to shoulder our share very clear about wanting to continue to the ment, where material can be easily copied of the responsibility, as well. Just as we doctoral level in computer security, with an and distributed. know enough to lock our own doors at eye to careers in academia,” Hale said. “I am convinced that the work being night, we must learn the new rules of safe 10 “With the intense need that we have for done at TU will move our university into computing. Understanding the threats that computer security experts, it’s vital not national prominence,” Shenoi said. 4 only to produce industry professionals, but exist in cyberspace is a good start. also to produce the professors who will OUR CHALLENGE Developing basic computer literacy about train the next generation of experts. I don’t One of the hallmarks of human history things like updating virus checkers is see anybody else having our kind of suc- is that we create increasingly sophisticated another necessary step. A healthy dose of cess in this area.” technologies that bring us up against our skepticism, caution, and common sense Success in competition for national inherent character deficiencies in ever more should also be part of the package. 9 scholarships is another indicator of the cal- dramatic ways. Having survived a half cen- Finally, by recognizing and supporting iber of TU computer science students. Over tury of the atomic age, we now face the the important role that computer security the past six years, TU students have won 21 challenges of the information age, where experts play, we can help encourage and increasing dependence on ubiquitous tech- develop the next generation of innovators, such awards specifically for their work on 15 computer security. These include nology renders us ripe for failure. 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18 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 Mail to: TU Bookstore, 5th Pl. & Gary Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104-3138; call (918) 631-2206; or fax (918) 631-2108. Checks payable to: University Bookstore. A Small Town Doc There is still a certain charm about an American town whose Main Street is America’s “Mother Road” — U.S. Route 66. In Oklahoma, Bristow has more intact brick streets than any other town in the state. It is a community that boasts a huge Western Heritage Festival, a Farmer’s Market held in the months when locally grown produce is fresh from the fields, and a horse sale every other Monday. Kids can ride their bikes to school, and neighbors watch out for one another. The annual Wildflower 5K run, which draws participants from around the state, ends with “A Taste of Heaven” lunch in the 320- acre City Park, site of scenic walking trails, split rail fences, Lake Massena, and Bristow’s con- joined 34-bed hospital and Doctor’s Building. Given the locale, it is not too surprising, then, that there is a distinct homeyness about Diane Snyder’s medical office. Her busy four-person staff finds time to ensure that the decor is appropriate for the season. In October, facial tissue paper ghosts taped to doors and walls portend cornucopias, pilgrims, elves, Santas, and Easter bunnies.

By Deanna J. Harris 20 DianeSnyderThe University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 M.D. 21 a poultice to get rid of worms; applied on With the support of her husband, Bruce, sold me.” the head as an ointment to cure headaches; who had an air conditioning and heating busi- The admiration is mutual. It is not the or swallowed with a spoonful of sugar as a ness, and her family, she entered the least bit unusual for patients to bring the doc- cold remedy — a vision that redefines Mary University of Oklahoma College of tor little mementos. Snyder has received a Poppins’ famous lines. Medicine. (One med school professor, on variety of thank-you gifts, from naturally col- Finding the right approach to wean learning that Snyder was the mother of four, ored eggs to a birthday cake shaped like a patients from venerated concoctions was quipped that she came to medical school to butterfly for her daughter’s birthday. not something covered in medical school. take a break from home.) (Snyder’s husband has declared that they will “These ‘cures’ had been practiced in As if school and four kids were not not take a pig.) Last year, Bristow declared families for generations,” Snyder says. “I enough of a challenge, throughout her med- November 1st “Diane Snyder’s Blue Ribbon couldn’t just tell people to stop using them ical training, Snyder continued to work week- Day” — testament to the town’s appreciation without losing their trust, so I learned to ends as a nurse. For such a woman, practicing of her good work. offer an alternative to great-great- medicine in a city would probably have been Getting to be a doctor was the perfect grandma’s tried-and-true potion.” Luckily, too easy. challenge for Snyder. She vividly recalls cry- she says, the turpentine users reported that “Part of the fun of being in a small town ing as she drove home from her first day in the manufacturer changed the formula, and is that you don’t always have the latest toys,” the hospital as an intern. the turpentine lost its longstanding appeal. she says, “so you learn to improvise.” “I kept thinking that I didn’t learn enough Born in Germany to a U.S. Army dad Clearly, the possibilities for challenge are as Oklahoma City and Tulsa. During her first in medical school. I didn’t feel ready. But, by and German mom, Snyder speaks from enormous. year in practice, another Bristow doctor the end of my first year as an intern, every- “The decorations are for the little ones,” a where, but especially in a small town, where experience of the difference between cities However, one toy keeps Snyder from solicited Snyder’s help with a case. After thing began to fall into place.” staff member confides. “Helps them feel prescription medicine might take a back seat and villages: “I feel very fortunate to be in feeling isolated from the medical community some research and study, she correctly diag- Remembering her own fears and initial more at ease.” to home remedies. Snyder, an internist and Bristow,” she says. “I hate city traffic and — the computer. She regularly consults other nosed an extremely rare, adrenal gland tumor frustrations as an intern helps Snyder to For the same reason, Snyder (BS ’86) pediatrician, is still amazed by the “cures” not getting to really know your patients. doctors via the Internet, which also serves her — phoechromocytoma — something many assure the interns who serve a two-month normally shuns the traditional white doctor’s she encountered when she opened her prac- Here, I can treat an entire family — from as a research tool. doctors never see in a lifetime of medicine. rotation in her office. coat: “It scares the kids,” she says matter-of- tice 18 months ago. Her office manager, the cradle to the rocking chair. In the office, Snyder delights in cases that are out of the Upon completion of her residency in “As a teacher, I want my interns to gain factly. Some adults, too. Putting patients at Tabitha, laughs recalling Snyder’s expression I interact with people as a professional, but ordinary. Although Bristow’s population is Tulsa, Snyder and her family looked in confidence in their knowledge and to trust ease helps gain their confidence — a skill that when a patient told her about the medicinal when I see them in the store or at our kids’ less than 5,000, she says there is a broad Arkansas and Oklahoma for just the right their skills. Ultimately I want them to know undergirds the practice of medicine any- uses of turpentine: rubbed on the stomach in games, we’ll stop and chat as friends.” range of illness among her patients, who small town. “I fell in love with Bristow,” she what I know about being a doctor — the ter- The challenges of practicing medicine come from the surrounding counties as well says. “Its people and its cobblestone streets rific joy of having made a difference in some- are amplified away from a large city. But, one’s life.” ❖ Snyder confides, she loves challenges. She married and had the first of her four children while still an undergraduate at TU, all the while maintaining a 3.5 grade point average in the School of Nursing. Kristie Nix, TU professor of nursing, remembers Snyder as one of the first students in TU’s neonatal nursing seminar. “Diane was exceptionally bright and determined,” she says. That determination carried Snyder through five years as a neonatal nurse. Her heart, however, was set on being a doctor. “I loved nursing,” she says. “But, I always wanted to be a doctor. From the time I was a kid, I was interested in science and math, and I knew that I wanted to be a doctor. Always. When I came to TU, I enrolled in chemical engineering, which lasted for exactly one day. Nursing was much closer to what I wanted, so I switched.”

The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 23 Endowed Chairs & Professorships Endowed chairs and professorships, such as the Chapman Distinguished Chair in Law, TeachingBrainWork held by Paul Finkelman, play a special role in the life of a university. They acknowledge the work of the faculty members who hold them; they register a profound level of support Socrates probably would have chuckled Founders: Race and Liberty in the Age of By Deanna J. Harris from friends of the university; and they demonstrate to all of academe the highest com- at an early morning question posed by a first- Jefferson;” “Baseball and the Rule of Law;” and mitment to superior scholarship. year law student in Professor Paul “American Legal History: Cases and Materials.” The University of Tulsa features 22 endowed chairs and professorships and two Finkelman’s Constitutional Law class. He recently served as an advisor to PBS on the endowed visiting professorships. They occur throughout all colleges, covering disciplines as “Can you give us a hypothetical question documentary “The American Experience: John from an exam?” Brown’s Holy War,” and was interviewed on the diverse as law, English, history, petroleum engineering, math and computer sciences, Finkelman shook his head “no” as he show, which aired last February. accounting, marketing, Catholic studies, and more. walked from behind the podium. “This will In addition to meeting a rigorous publishing The link between nationally prominent scholarship and endowed faculty status is well not serve you well,” he advised the student. schedule, Finkelman is a sought-after speaker. He established. Any of TU’s 23 holders of endowed positions (one of the 22 positions is Clearly, the first mid-term exam in law has presented several addresses this year including: shared) can be held up as an example, but two recent national awards demonstrate the school was daunting for many in the class. “Race and Domestic International Law in the United point especially well. Anita Sawyer Hollander, Chapman Chair in Accounting, was selected Finkelman assured them: “It would be States” during the National Black Law Journal as a 1999-2000 Pew Scholar, the first ever in Oklahoma, by The Carnegie Foundation for better for you to study the case law and spend Tulane Edition symposium; “Intersections: Race the Advancement of Teaching. As a result, she has become one of a highly select group of your time in the library. The questions I will and International Law” and “Affirmative Action for scholars engaged in exploration and development of the principles and techniques of higher give you are meant to confound you. But you the Master Class: The Creation of a Proslavery education teaching. Another holder of an endowed position, Sujeet Shenoi, Oliphant Chair should remember that you have to try to fail a Constitution” at the third annual Racism & in Mathematics and Computer Science, was named the 1998-99 U.S. Professor of the Year take-home exam.” Diversity Conference titled, “A World Without for research and doctoral universities, also by The Carnegie Foundation. He was selected Finkelman stressed the importance of Walls: Our Life in a Diverse Future,” hosted by the for the national award from among 191 professors representing institutions across the understanding the Constitution in light of its Office of Multicultural Services at Tarleton State country and is the first Oklahoma professor to receive the award. historical setting to the class. Laws inevitably slowed, allowing the thought to seep in. Before joining the law faculty at TU, University. Five more endowed chairs are in the works. As support pledges are fulfilled over the reflect the times, manners and mores of their “You’ve already jumped through hundreds of Finkelman was the John F. Seiberling He was a project director for the New York next couple of years, full funding for the Darcy O’Brien Chair will become available. The creators. Finkelman, a nationally recognized Bicentennial Commission Lecture Series on the Bill hoops to get here. You’ll do well because Professor of Law at the University of chair honors the late TU Professor of English, who made a name for himself as scholar, legal educator and historian who was named you’ve done well your whole lives. Akron Law School. He has held several of Rights, and is an advisor to the American Bar popular author, and friend to many. In the meantime, as O’Brien funds accrue, income TU’s Chapman Distinguished Professor of Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here.” notable law and history appointments, Association’s Museum of American Law. from invested principal will fund a series of campus visits by distinguished lecturers. Law last year, should know. He is a specialist Somewhat reassured, the notetakers visi- including the Baker and Hostetler Visiting As Chapman chair, Finkelman balances his The Chapman Trust has committed to establishing a new chair in the College of in American legal history, race and the law, bly relaxed. Professorship at Cleveland-Marshall classroom responsibilities with planning and devel- Engineering and Natural Sciences, specifically in the discipline of materials science; this and first amendment issues. Formerly a “The most common phenomenon I’ve College of Law, the Distinguished Visiting oping conferences and lectures on legal history, civil Fellow in Law and the Humanities at Harvard encountered after an exam is students who Professorship at Hamline Law School, and rights, constitutional law, and civil liberties. This chair will join three existing chairs (in accounting, English, and law) established by Law School, he received his master’s degree tell me, ‘That’s what I meant to say.’ You the Charlton W. Tebeau Visiting Research fall, his office instituted the Buck Colbert Franklin Chapman gifts. In addition to endowing the materials science chair, the Chapman Trust is and doctorate from the University of can’t do that with a judge,” Finkelman Professorship at the University of Miami. Memorial Civil Rights Lecture, part of the creating an immense opportunity by offering matching challenge funds for three additional Chicago, where he was mentored by the advised. He also has taught at Chicago-Kent Presidential Lecture Series. The inaugural speaker endowed chairs. Individuals or entities answering this challenge will have the opportunity renowned historian John Hope Franklin. “I want your brain to be tired by the time College of Law, Brooklyn Law School, and was Finkelman’s mentor, Dr. John Hope Franklin, to create and name chairs with half the usual investment. Unassured, another student again you finish this exam. Which, by the way is the University of Texas-Austin. the James B. Duke Professor Emeritus of History at Typically, an establishing gift of $2 million is required to endow a chair. This sum is requested a practice exam, and Finkelman what the practice of law is — brain work.” Finkelman is the author or editor of Duke University and son of Buck Franklin. invested by the university, with six percent of annual returns going to the support of the again attempted to allay their first-year jitters. The law has fascinated Finkelman since myriad articles and books. Since joining “I am very excited about the opportunity to work faculty position. This support includes faculty salary and other budgetary support (e.g., pro- “Relax. Taking phony tests is just that — the turbulent ’60s. Confounded by the decade TU’s law school, he has written or served with the students and faculty of the university and fessional travel, scholarly materials). Returns above and beyond six percent are rolled back phony. Okay? My advice is that you be artic- of civil rights and wrongs, Finkelman looked as editor for An Inquiry Into the Law of the Tulsa community,” Finkelman said. “Tulsa, as into the principal, ensuring growth over time. (A position funded by principal that has not ulate and able to argue both sides.” The pro- to the legal past to find solutions for the pre- Negro Slavery in the United States of both a university and a law school, is clearly going yet grown to $2 million is known as an endowed professorship, versus endowed chair.) fessor paused and a couple of students, assid- sent. His quest has garnered accolades America by Thomas R.R. Cobb; Religion places, and I’m looking forward to being a part of As TU continues to expand its infrastructure following the successful New Century uous notetakers, quickly turned their first throughout the legal community and beyond. and American Law: An Encyclopedia; and the journey. It is a great challenge and honor to fol- Campaign, it will become increasingly important to turn the focus onto endowing faculty page of notes. Martin Belsky, dean of TU’s College of An Imperfect Union: Slavery, Federalism, low in the giant footsteps of the late Bernard positions and student scholarships. Having ensured our physical development for the fore- “The tool of lawyers is language,” the Law noted: “Paul Finkelman’s expertise in and Comity. His book Impeachable Schwartz.” seeable future, we now have an opportunity to do the same for our academic mission and professor continued. Some students put their constitutional law, American legal history Offenses: A Documentary History from reputation. pens down, others switched to bright high- Editor’s Note: The Chapman Distinguished Chair and American jurisprudence is nationally rec- 1787 to the Present was selected by Choice “Creating endowed positions and filling them with universally recognized scholars is lighters to underline this bit of wisdom. ognized. His prestigious record of academic magazine for its prestigious Outstanding in Law was established in 1984, and became a per- the best way to turn heads in academe,” said TU President Robert W. Lawless. “Endowed “I know that grades are important, but publishing is matched by his reputation for Academic Titles list for 1999. Among his manent position in 1992. It had been vacant since positions advance scholarship and teaching at TU while drawing widespread attention to they can also paralyze you,” Finkelman energy and excellence in the classroom.” numerous articles are “Slavery and the Professor Bernard Schwartz’s death in 1997. our overall excellence.” by Doug Fishback

24 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 25 By Deanna Good Beginnings Harris

The Class of 2004 got off to a roaring good start this summer during the week-long Hurricane AdvenTUre orientation. TU’s 628 first-year students explored the backwoods of Arkansas, hiked and biked through Rocky Mountain National Park, experienced the wonders of Santa Fe, golfed some of the best courses in the region, cheered on their favorite minor league baseball teams, or discovered hometown delights in Tulsa. ■ Escorted by 79 student orientation leaders, 22 administrators and staff, 18 faculty and 1 very special alumnus*, TU’s largest freshmen class since 1984 made university history. Their average ACT score was 25.7, and 50.1 percent of them were in the top 10 percent of their graduating classes — milestones in the annals of TU. ■ “The extended orientation was a great experience,” reports nursing Professor Kristie Nix, who chaperoned a Colorado group. “We’ve given our freshmen a tremendous support system that will help them make the transition from high school and living at home to the rigors of university-level study.” ■ The experience of the local as well as the out-of-state Hurricane AdvenTUre trips physically and mentally challenged the students and helped them start a new phase of life with lasting friendships. *(See Mark Cavins ’77 in Class Notes section, page 41.) ONTHEMAP By Doug Fishback Alumna Marlene Reed Wetzel steps into literary spotlight with award-winning short story

Despite being an intermittent writer Q ▼ Has winning the PEN/Amazon award Q ▼ Your “Tripoli” story, plus two other because my background is critical to the recall her generous attention to student con- with only an episodic interest in getting been a good thing? story drafts you shared with us before this development of my imagination. If you don’t ferences and manuscript critiques. published, Marlene Reed Wetzel (BA interview, feature female narrators who are have a bevy of planned activities, with which A ▼ It’s of mixed value, but mostly posi- I did some decent work at TU, but I suspect ’87, magna cum laude) submitted the children today seem to be surrounded, and if tive… It’s heartening to be told you were the thrown back on their own resources in the [that for me at that time] the idea of being a winning entry in this year’s inaugural you’re left alone a lot, you use what you find. best out of that large a number of entries, and face of situations more or less foisted upon writer was more appealing than the work it PEN/Amazon Short Story Award com- I recall spending time seriously watching flattering to have three respected fiction writ- them by male characters. Would you say entailed. Also, part of that time we were still cloud formations as a child. petition, designed to recognize an ers as judges claim your work worthy of an there is a feminist element to your work? living in the Middle East, and the material undiscovered writer. First out of more award. Doors have been opened and opportu- A ▼ I’m not sure I know what the term When things did happen, the drama made a was too close. I’ve looked at things I kept than 12,000 competitors, Wetzel won a nities given, but the attention from some “feminist” means any more. I dislike this big impression— for example, the dry thun- from that period and see now what Grace was $10,000 prize and instant notoriety as [agents] was not entirely positive. I was told word because it seems dated, loaded semanti- derstorms with sheets and sheets of heat encouraging me toward without rubbing my one of the literary world’s latest discov- what is desirable — that I need to write a cer- cally and situationally. There are elements of lightning. We had roaring prairie fires. I face in it, but I wasn’t ready. She inscribed a eries. Award judges were David tain type and style of material to be mar- trying to find fairness and dignity between remember my father coming back from fight- book of hers for me saying, “Remember, Guterson, Jamaica Kinkaid and ketable from their point of view. men and women in some of my stories. This ing the fires exhausted, with his face black always make it as deep and as true as you Sherman Alexie. As part of the award, and clothing charred. All those things, and the I’m not a formula writer, nor even a full-time is hardly new or relative only to what we now can.” That’s not a bad thing for any writer to inherent brutality of ranch life—with the her winning story, “A Map of Tripoli, writer, and I don’t or can’t write a piece of call “feminism;” it’s as old as time. In the remember… 1967,” was published on the Amazon branding of cattle, the cutting and bleeding— fiction unless it’s a subject that’s demanding PEN award story, it’s a man who’s the most It’s been said that a true writer is one for website and in The Boston Book Review. had quite an impact on me, both at the sen- my attention. I should add, so I don’t sound sympathetic character. There are many other whom technique has become a second nature. sory and imaginative levels. The richly-textured story, set in Libya like an ingrate, that there’ve been some very elements present—loss of relationship, phys- It took a while before I realized that ideas, Q ▼ on the eve of the 1967 Six-Day War, good agents, and editors at major publishing ical and emotional exile, and how the same How have you developed your abili- emotion and some innate ability aren’t all issues keep arising, whether between people details a love affair between an houses, who’ve encouraged me to follow my ties as a writer, and how did your time at TU that’s needed. The craft part has been a chal- or countries. American woman and a Jewish-Italian natural process as a writer, develop my mate- factor into your development? lenge to me. Mastery, which I still don’t have, My first and lasting imprints came from rial, and keep in touch. merchant that “transgresses boundaries I suppose if one chooses to view the A ▼ I’d say my development as a writer has is hard-earned. Most of what I know about a childhood played out in a spare, of faith, nationality and social conven- Q ▼ You’ve mentioned elsewhere the American woman not succumbing to marital been inconsistent. Although my interest in technique happened with “A Map of Tripoli” space-filled place, our ranch at the edge tion.” importance of having many goals. Has writ- numbness as a part of feminism, that’s okay writing began prior to The University of and “Nikolas,” and the hard work done there. of the earth. I found the magic of light ing now become more important than other with me. Perhaps it is survival. The element After an idyllic upbringing in the prairie Montana, I’ve moved 21 times, and that has a I rewrote “Tripoli” at least 20 times. Looking diffused through holes in a straw hat areas of your life, or do you plan to maintain of adaptation is strong in my work, and adap- lands of eastern Montana and a fresh- tendency to interrupt things… I dashed into back at my drafts, I see how much I changed and shadows, long in gullies and on a balance in your energies? tation often goes hand-in-hand with struggle. man year at the university in Missoula, writers’ and poets’ presentations whenever the story, removing entire sections and sagebrush, nests of delicate bird’s eggs It worried me when I observed some Western Marlene Reed married petroleum geolo- A ▼ I don’t think I’m capable of having just and wherever I could. In Tulsa, wonderful reworking others. That’s when I see how it’s and fields of wild sweet peas. It’s still men in the Middle East taking on the mindset gist John Wetzel. His work led the cou- one goal. It seems that life is terribly brief to people have been brought here by Fran a process, like the practice of a ballerina no with me – the taste of mushrooms we of the society in which they were living, ple to call a number of places home, be exploring fewer interests than are possible. Ringold for Nimrod, others by TU and The one observes. found each spring on the gumbo flats treating women differently because of the including the Middle East. During the My personality is to throw myself at what- Arts and Humanities Council. I heard not Q ▼ What are you writing now? and fried in butter, and the faint smell of attitudes and habits around them, and women 1980s, Marlene completed her degree at ever I’m pursuing at a given time, be it writ- only quality [prose] writers, but poets like cellar churn and pickle crock in damp acting as if this were normal. A ▼ I’m working on stories set in the TU, where she studied with ing, working professionally, tennis — which Seamus Heaney, Robert Hass and Tess and earthy places. No ballets, no operas Q ▼ Middle East in the 1980’s. They’re in urban Distinguished Writer in Residence A.G. I’ve given up to have more time to write — or Your breakthrough piece is set in Gallagher. Poetry is a tremendous tool for a or museums – instead, a giant water Saudi Arabia, in the Rub’ al Khali, which is (Grace) Mojtabai. The Wetzels now live cooking a meal for friends. I was one of those Libya, but what about your Montana upbring- short fiction writer. Understanding and using bird fleeing prairie fires and couples the desert Empty Quarter, and in Jordan. One on the south side of the Tulsa metro women who thought I could simultaneously ing? Is there a place for Montana in the work compression and imagery, the ability to make dancing to one fiddle. There was great be a wife, mother [son Kurt is an architectural has a segment set in New Orleans, one of our area. you’re doing? few words carry meaning is invaluable… fullness and great void, waiting for the engineer in the Dallas area], a perpetual many former homes. I wonder. Could this A ▼ Montana still is very important to me. Some of Grace’s [Mojtabai’s] outstanding language of imagination. Now Wetzel is dealing with the reper- learner, volunteer, and travel, work, and write possibly need some onsite research? The story “Nikolas,” which appears in The professional and academic background were cussions of sudden recognition. She — you get the picture. The recognition Q ▼ – Marlene Wetzel Seattle Review this fall, is set there, and I It’s hard to imagine how you could fit finds herself facing a new set of ques- comes, finally, that you can’t run any faster. known to me when she came to TU, and I’d have other material in various stages. I work that into your busy schedule now! We look tions about her writing, her commit- That’s the beauty of writing. It’s a day-dream read all of her fiction to that point. Having a on the Middle East for awhile and then go forward to seeing more of your work. Thank ments, and whether, under the pressure with your fingers on the computer keys; it respected author with her standards as an back to Montana. It’s difficult to shape a col- you for your time. of commercial demand, the muse can be allows you to live many lives. To answer the instructor made me want to write well enough lection, which has been suggested as my next A ▼ ❖ persuaded to punch the clock. question: I intend to try to keep selected inter- to be respected, too. Her discipline and per- You’re welcome. ests and write, too. step, in this way. Montana keeps reappearing sonal integrity were and are exemplary. I

28 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 29 full tilton TU rowing

coach makes Difficult chal- State and going on lenges aren’t at the to win the Southern challenge the top of everyone’s Intercollegiate list of favorite Rowing Association centerpiece of things, but for TU Championships in rowing coach Shaw Oak Ridge, Tennes- his team’s plan Tilton, the only see. worthwhile victories “We got speed this are the tough ones. year,” Tilton says in by Doug Fishback “Part of the the same way that appeal of rowing is some talk about that all the results “getting religion.” are hard-won,” he “This was the first says. “You have to year that people train hard for every started to say, ‘Oh, little improvement Tulsa; we have to and work for every worry about them.’ advance. Rowing is We got our first unforgiving; you get votes in the top-20 out only what you coaches’ poll, and put in. It gives you a we beat some key tremendous work rivals. It was a big ethic.” learning year.” Now in his third year as TU rowing Although the team coach, Tilton is lost five seniors demonstrating his going into the 2000- own work ethic by keeping several oars in the 01 season, including three from the “A” boat, water at once. In addition to coaching his 24- Tilton is optimistic about the new year. Senior woman team, coordinating competition sched- team members have remarked on the pressure ules, and making frequent travel arrangements, being put on them by hungry younger rowers, he has worked to increase the visibility of the which suggests that TU can look forward to TU program through heightened recruiting and increasing depth in its rowing talent. publicity efforts. He also has organized inde- Tilton has a special regard for the younger pendent rowing camps for Tulsa-area youth and novice women who have the courage to join the adults and has beat the bushes seeking financial program. support for the program. “Rowing is the only sport I know of where His work seems to be paying off. Although you can walk on as a freshman not knowing the team just missed an invitation to the 2000 anything and become a competitive varsity ath- NCAA tournament, it did have a landmark sea- lete in two years,” he says. “It’s a great opportu- son, beating longtime rivals Texas and Kansas nity for our young women, and a wonderful les-

The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 31 For the most Athletics up-to-date Hurricane News, visit Best Start in School street signs honoring Dobbs were unveiled www.tulsahurricane.com History for Volleyball at Eighth and Harvard, Eighth and Gary Place, and Eighth and Florence. a 10-1 record and final national ranking of No other TU volleyball squad has won “Glenn Dobbs has been a key figure in fourth in the Associated Press poll. Dobbs 10 consecutive matches to start a season. Tulsa athletics from the early 1940s up to led Tulsa to appearances in the 1941 Sun In fact, the team that came closest was the this day,” said Judy MacLeod, TU’s direc- Bowl and 1942 Sugar Bowl. A three-time 1982 squad, which started 4-0. tor of athletics. “As a player, he set stan- all-Missouri Valley Conference performer, After 24 matches, this year’s 17 wins dards difficult to duplicate; as a coach, he Dobbs led the Hurricane to an overall 25- are the most victories in a season since was instrumental in developing a passing 6 record during that time span. 1980, when the Hurricane won 18 offense that today’s game is patterned In 1942, Dobbs completed 63 percent matches. Tulsa’s 15-3 start thus far for the after; and as athletics director, he oversaw of his passes for 1,066 yards and led the 2000 ’Cane is matched by no other TU the expansion of Skelly Stadium to over nation in punting with a 48.3 average. As a squad as well. The best record in school 40,000 seats. Today, he is always there for team, the Hurricane led the country in history came during the 1980 season when support and leadership in continuing to passing offense with an average of 233.9 the team finished 30-11, after a 14-4 start help Tulsa athletics grow.” yards per game. To this day, Dobbs still through 18 matches. Dobbs was a consensus college All- has four of the longest punts in school his- American as a triple threat tailback and tory — 87, 79, 78 and 77 yards. son in what can happen when you work A recent gift from a TU supporter is keep up his focus on recruiting and devel- safety, Heisman Trophy contender, Rookie Football Legend Glenn As a pro, Dobbs added to his Rookie of toward a goal.” giving the university’s program a welcome oping the team’s depth. of the Year and All-Pro selection in two Dobbs Honored with the Year distinction by earning first-team And work they do. In sharp contrast to boost, as well. A five-year bequest from the “Women’s rowing is getting more com- professional leagues. He was elected to the American League All-Star honors with the brie-and-chardonnay image that rowing Miriam Stevens estate will allow the pro- petitive every year,” Tilton says. “And Street Name National Football Foundation College Hall Brooklyn in 1946. He starred with the Los may unjustly have, TU’s rowers go through gram to cover equipment and other costs we’re more than keeping pace with the On Saturday, October 21, Eighth Street of Fame in 1980, and in 1982 was a mem- Angeles Dons and then in the Canadian a grueling schedule. Eleven practice ses- and establish a seed endowment upon competition. We’re definitely a top-25 from Harvard Avenue to Florence Avenue ber of The University of Tulsa’s inaugural Football League. In 1951, Dobbs threw 28 sions a week, including sunrise workouts which Tilton plans to build in the coming crew, and I believe we’re a top-20 crew. was renamed Glenn Dobbs Drive in honor class of the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. touchdown passes in 14 regular season on the Arkansas River and intense weight years. The women prove that every day in practice of the former TU great and All-American. Dobbs, a 1991 TU Distinguished games, punted for an average of 44.2 yards training in the Donald W. Reynolds Center. “This gift is a great help to us,” Tilton and in workouts, and it’s just a matter of The street runs parallel to Skelly Alumnus, was also inducted into the and led the Saskatchewan Roughriders to “In fact, we practice so much and race says. “Rowing usually gets less attention time before we’re demonstrating that con- Stadium and the Donald W. Reynolds Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. the Grey Cup. so little by comparison that you really have than other sports, so it’s especially mean- sistently on the water.” ❖ Center on the TU campus. In ceremonies He earned his All-America merits in Dobbs returned to TU as athletics to figure out what the sport is about,” Tilton ingful when someone decides to lend a prior to the Tulsa-TCU football game, 1942 after leading the Golden Hurricane to says. “You have to figure out why you’re in hand.” director in 1955 and served as head football coach for the Golden Hurricane from the sport and what’s in it for you.” Ever the opportunist, he quickly adds Before joining TU, Shaw Tilton 1961 to 1968. He spurred a renaissance in Fortunately, that’s a question more peo- with a twinkle in his eye, “And it would be coached at Bates College in ple in the Tulsa area seem to be asking wonderful if we could do that again.” the Tulsa athletic program as athletics Lewiston, Maine; at Simmons these days. Tilton has had strong response Tilton coaches with the help of assistant director. Athletic offices and one of the to his youth and adult camps. A group of coach Vanessa Munoz, a TU graduate stu- College; and at Clark University, his country’s finest basketball practice facili- women from Williams and Nortel contacted dent who served as TU coxswain during her alma mater. He also has coached at ties were completed as a part of Mabee him to arrange a private eight-week camp undergraduate years. As a TU undergrad, rowing centers in Vermont, Florida, Gymnasium in 1964, and the expansion of last spring. Interest quadrupled for his sum- she was a four-year letter winner in rowing and Colorado. Skelly Stadium from 25,000 to 40,235 seats occurred in 1965. LaFortune Hall mer youth camps this year, and he plans to and was named rower of the year three A native of Maine, he has exten- was another result of Dobbs’ tenure as ath- do more adult camps. He also is helping times. In addition to assisting Tilton with sive experience behind the oar, as local parents form the Tulsa Junior Rowers, both novice and varsity rowers, Munoz is letics director. well. He began his rowing career at which will provide ongoing support to area pursuing graduate studies in speech-lan- During his tenure as head football Clark University and then rowed at youngsters interested in the sport. guage pathology. coach, Tulsa led the nation for five con- “There is a lot of interest in rowing in Senior and former rower Jackie Riverside Boat Club’s lightweight secutive seasons (1962-66) in passing. The Tulsa,” Tilton says, “not only with my Wendell, who will graduate in December, development camp. He has com- Hurricane threw for more than 300 yards camps, but also with the Tulsa Rowing also is working with the team during her peted in several U.S. Nationals and in both 1964 (317.9 yards) and 1965 (346.4 yards). Club. Rowing typically isn’t part of the cul- final semester at TU. Canadian Henleys. Dobbs currently serves as chairperson ture in the Midwest, so Tulsa is a nice The team’s goals for the coming year His hobbies include sailing his of the “Restore the Pride” campaign for exception. I think rowing is a great resource include maintaining the speed it found last new boat, and, when he can find for the city. Interest is strong; the Arkansas season, beating Texas, besting regional Skelly Stadium. time, playing saxophone. is a good river, and there’s an established powerhouse Kansas, and getting into the rowing community here.” NCAA rowing finals. Tilton also plans to

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Men Hoopsters Expect 11th-ranked Tennessee, averaged 10.8 McDaniel and a pair of 6’10” newcomers, Alumni Association site on the Internet. ■ Develop an online registry for former points for the Hurricane and shot 49-per- J.T. Ivie and Jack Ingram, to the post posi- The Board of Directors of the Alumni Another Big Season students. cent from the field and 42-percent from tion. McDaniel has been a solid defensive Association has developed 10 key com- Not many teams in America can boast three point range. stopper for the Hurricane in the past, and mittees (briefly described below) that help Student Programming Committee what Tulsa accomplished a year ago — a Once again, the Hurricane team will this year will be expected to be a force strengthen alumni bonds to The University ■ Encourage TU students to develop to school-best 32-5 record, a conference reg- look for balance throughout the lineup. offensively as well. of Tulsa. If you are interested in serving on their full potential while enrolled at ular season championship, and an appear- Last year, Tulsa was among the nation’s In limited action last season, McDaniel a committee, please contact the Office of The University of Tulsa ance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA ■ Acquaint students with the mission and best in steals, field goal percentage and blocked 21 shots and grabbed 1.5 Alumni Relations, (918) 631-2555. Tournament. field goal percentage defense. rebounds per game. Ingram is a solid purpose of the TU Alumni Association The 1999-2000 season was not a prior to their graduation Tulsa’s backcourt will get a boost from perimeter player who tallied 22.5 points ■ breakthrough year for the Hurricane. Tulsa Alumni Association Committees Investigate establishing a Student a pair of lightening quick 5’10” guards and 11.0 rebounds at Marshall High Alumni Board and lay the groundwork has been among the most elite teams in the Athletics with sophomores Dante Swanson and School in San Antonio, Texas last season, ■ for the development of such an organi- nation for the past seven seasons, making Lend support and encouragement to Alumni Board of Antonio Reed returning for their second while Ivie will provide a big body in the men’s and women’s athletic teams at zation on campus six NCAA Tournament appearances and seasons. Swanson was an integral ingredi- paint for the Hurricane. He averaged 11.7 the university ■ Work with the TU Office of Career Directors Announced advancing to the Sweet Sixteen three ent to last year’s success as he averaged points and 8.2 rebounds at Habersham ■ Encourage alumni attendance at TU Planning and Placement, to organize The University of Tulsa Alumni Association times. and successfully implement a TU Job 5.5 points in 14.5 minutes per game, and Central High School in Georgia a year ago. athletic events Board of Directors has announced the election Although losing three starters from last seemed to have a knack for making big It will take some time for the ■ Encourage alumni to wear blue and Fair for students and recent graduates ■ of officers for 2000-2001: Lynn Jones (BS ’71, year’s squad, this year’s Hurricane can gold to all sporting events Reinvigorate the Student Mentoring plays when needed most. He also tallied Hurricane to jell with new coach Buzz MS ’75), president; Vic Bailey (BS ’73), presi- continue their string of NCAA Tournament ■ Encourage school spirit at all athletic Program. 42 steals on the season. Peterson, but by the time the league season ■ Provide an overview of the Alumni dent-elect; Charles Monroe (BS ’78, BS ’80), runs. With new coach Buzz Peterson events. Although playing just 6.1 minutes per approaches, the Tulsa train should be Association to students and parents at vice president; Jennifer McIntyre (BFA ’98), aboard from Appalachian State — where game, Reed demonstrated his ability to be rolling to yet another post-season appear- Building and Grounds Committee the annual student orientation. vice president; Nancy Meyer (BS ’71), vice he led his team to three straight 20-win ■ a playmaker for the Hurricane while ance. Enhance and upgrade the image of the president; and Mark Cavins (BS ’77), immedi- seasons and an NCAA Tournament totalling 23 assists and 24 steals. Thelma Ruth Shaw Alumni Center Student Recruitment Committee ■ Help the Office of Admission in its ate past president. New board members include: appearance a year ago — the Tulsa train is Newcomer Jason Parker (6’2’) brings Tulsa Women’s Bylaws Committee Clint Alexander (BS ’98), Al Cuite (BA ’71), expected to move forward. Tulsa will be efforts to recruit and enroll top students solid prep credentials to the Hurricane ■ Promote the efficient organization and from throughout the state and nation Bill Derrevere (BS ’67, MA ’69), Nan young with eight of the twelve players Basketball Outlook backcourt from Tulsa’s Memorial High operation of Alumni Association by ■ Man a phone center during peak enroll- Hawkins (BA ’95), Wade Holt (BS ’49), either a freshman or sophomore. School, where he earned all-state honors One year ago, the Golden Hurricane effecting necessary bylaws changes ment times to encourage students to Dewan Keesee (BA ’99), Mike Metcalf (MBA Tulsa returns two starters, guards while averaging 24.8 points and 6.5 reached new heights when it posted the carefully consider enrollment at The Development Committee ’97), and Nelda Stender (BS ’71). Presidential Marcus Hill (6’5”) and Greg Harrington rebounds per game. second best season in school history with a University of Tulsa. ■ Assist with efforts to increase the uni- appointments to the board include: Eva (6’2”), as well as one of the nation’s top 14-15 overall record, a fourth-place 9-5 ■ Spearhead a letter-writing campaign to In the frontcourt, the Hurricane may be versity’s alumni participation rate by Baumgarten (BS ’85), Evelyn Gray Bowen sixth men in the country, forward David a little on the small size, but is extremely league mark and a semifinals finish at the potential students. encouraging young alumni and alumni ■ Serve as effective ambassadors for stu- (BA ’40, MS ’47), Chuck Creekmore (BS ’76, Shelton (6’6”). athletic. Sophomores Kevin Johnson and Western Athletic Conference Tournament. who have never given to the university dent life by making a positive impact JD ’80), Amy Freiberger (BS ’96, MBA ’99), Shelton, who came off the bench in 35 Tulsa was 9-4 on its home floor, including Charlie Davis, both 6’7” forwards have to consider a gift of any amount during on a student’s decision to attend TU. and Jeff McCord (BS ’99). of Tulsa’s 37 games a year ago, was the shown flashes of brilliance in the past. 6-1 in conference action. 2000-2001. leading scorer for the Hurricane. He tallied Johnson is perhaps the most athletic player Tulsa Head Coach Kathy McConnell- Heritage Committee 13.5 points per game and was named to the on the squad, while Davis proved he can Miller begins her second season at the ■ Provide a sense of history and heritage Western Athletic Conference’s all-new- play with the best when he totalled 11 helm of the TU women’s basketball pro- to all members of the TU family by col- comer team and was a second-team all- points and 7 rebounds in a reserve role gram. McConnell-Miller, the 2000 WAC lecting, archiving, and displaying TU WAC selection as well. Shelton posted 29 against Tennessee early in the season. Coach of the Year, returns six letterwin- memorabilia. double-figure scoring games and scored Davis averaged 2.5 points per game, ners, including two starters, for the 2000- Homecoming Committee over 20 points on seven occasions. 01 season. while Johnson pitched in at a scoring clip ■ Make Homecoming the marquee spe- Hill and Harrington were fourth and of 2.4 points per game. Another sopho- Tulsa’s success in 1999-2000 paid cial event of The University of Tulsa fifth in scoring on Tulsa’s balanced roster more, transfer Marqus Ledoux (6’8”), large dividends in the recruiting depart- Alumni Association last year as five players scored in double- makes his Hurricane debut this year after ment as the Hurricane welcomes six new- ■ Increase attendance at this important figures. Hill has been a double-digit scorer sitting out last season following his trans- comers for the 2000-01 campaign, includ- event year after year for the last two seasons, averaging 11.2 fer from LSU. He was an all-state player in ing four freshmen and two junior transfers. points and adding 4.2 rebounds a year ago. Marketing and Promotion Louisiana as a high school senior, but As the Hurricane continues to build ■ Enhance and upgrade the image of the Harrington, who was named the MVP of played in just 16 games as a true freshman into a conference power, Tulsa will look to TU Alumni Association to the univer- the Puerto Rico Holiday Classic after wins at LSU. surpass last year’s win total and continue sity community and the community at Alumni Board immediate past president Mark Cavins joins Lynn Jones (BS ’71, MS ’75), presi- over Boston College, UNC-Charlotte and A big key to Tulsa’s success this sea- its climb toward its first-ever WAC cham- large. dent; Charles Monroe (BS ’78, BS ’80), vice president; Nancy Ferguson Meyer (BS ’71), vice pres- son will be the play of 6’9” DeAngelo pionship. ■ Enhance and upgrade the alumni web- ident; Jennifer McIntyre (BFA ’98), vice president; and Vic Bailey (BS ’73), president-elect.

34 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 35 2000 Homecoming Distinguished alumna Genave Chairman Vic Bailey Rogers ’38 waves to the crowd during ’73 greets Torchlight Homecoming halftime festivities. Parade participants at the pep rally on Homecoming Royalty are presented to Hurricane fans. the U. Congratulating the newly crowned Homecoming Queen Leslie Boyd and King Jeff White (center) are Izzy Levine of Moody’s Jewelry, and Marcy and Bob Lawless. Moody’s Jewelry provides watches each year for TU’s King and Queen.

Students brave rain and fall temperatures to show their Golden Hurricane spirit.

Amy Frieberger ’96, ’99; Jennifer McIntyre ’98; and Jeff McCord ’99 look at the Class of 1950 Left to right: Ben Memory book as Nancy Gunderson, Blake Meyer ’71, looks on. Carpenter, and Justin Rempel show their true TU colors.

RAIN ON OUR Distinguished TORCHLIGHT PARADE alumna A torrential downpour couldn’t Roxana dampen the spirits of TU’s enthusi- Lorton ’63 asts at the annual Torchlight greets the TU Parade and Bonfire Rally. Revelers crowd. gathered to greet TU’s royalty — Homecoming King and Queen, Distinguished Alumni, Mrs. Homecoming and the J. Pascal Twyman Award winner. Backstage with Sinbad are TU freshman Tony Meehan and Marcy and Bob Lawless. Don Underwood, President of the TU Class of 1950, addresses the Fifty Years or More Club. TU Alumni Association President Lynn Jones ’71, ’75 enjoys lunch with Fifty Years or More Club members (l-r) Richard Gardner ’38, Congratulating 2000 Distinguished Alumna Roxana Lorton ’63 (center) are Joan Gardner, Hart Hix ’41, and Bill Blair ’50. (left to right) Vaughndean Fuller, Mary Anne Rozsa, Bobby Lorton, Bob Lorton, Leslie Lorton, Tracy Salisbury, Suzanne O’Brien, Rudi Rozsa, and Danna Sue Walker ’63.

2000 Distinguished Alumnus Fred Vierra ’57 addresses the crowd of more than 700 alumni and friends at the Reynolds Center. Above, left to right: Marcy Lawless; Distinguished Alumni, Fred Vierra and Roxana Lorton; Mrs. Homecoming, Bonnie Williams; Photo illustration by Sarah Shaw. Distinguished Alumna, Genave Rogers; and J. Paschal Twyman Award recipient, Arnold Brown Class Notes

exciting countries around the 1970 his 26th year in residential lending teacher’s footsteps and attend TU. where she is a nationally recog- world and spending more time in Tulsa. He and his wife, Pam, Mary Maddock (BS ’78) gradu- nized attorney in the areas of agri- Law Alumni Association with his family. David M. Croninger (BA ’71) celebrated the graduation of their culture estate and tax planning. was appointed senior pastor at ated with her doctorate in audiol- Board Named Susan Murphy Pratt (BS ’68) daughter, Cindy, from the ogy from the University of Florida. Anne Jansen Broadwater (BA Douglas Boulevard United University of Arkansas with a mas- coordinates a school-to-work pro- Methodist Church in Midwest Mary is director of audiology at ’82) and her husband welcomed The University of Tulsa College of Law Alumni Association has gram for four school districts in the ter’s degree in teaching. This fall, Wilmington Ear Nose and Throat their second child, Michael, on City. He completed the Cindy began teaching third grade announced the election of new board members for the 2000-2001 Tulsa area. The program was hon- Kaleidoscope Project, a course to Associates. February 25, 2000. Michael’s ored for having developed one of in the Broken Arrow Public School older brother, John, turned two in year: Richard Studenny (BS ’67, JD ’70), president; Rachel train pastors and laypersons to bet- District. The Doses’ other daugh- Nina Thornburg (BSN ’79) lives the top five career guidance pro- ter understand and practice effec- in Grand Junction, Colorado. She July 2000. She is a news anchor Blue (JD ’88), president-elect; Julie Evans (JD ’89), immediate grams in the United States, and the ter, Kindra, is a senior at Tulsa with KTHV-TV in Little Rock, tive human relations skills in mul- Memorial High School. Her future was promoted to quality improve- past president; Molly McKay (JD ’90), vice president; Mike best in Oklahoma. The honor was ticultural settings, particularly in ment/education manager at St. Arkansas. given by the U.S. Army Recruiting plans include attending Oklahoma the local church. His oldest daugh- State University to pursue a degree Mary’s Home Care Services, Chris Jueschke (BS ’82) and his Zacharias (BS ’68, JD ’71), treasurer; and Sandra Jarvis (JD Command and the American ter, Angie, graduated in May from which is a subsidiary of St. Mary’s wife, Rainie, moved from Atlanta, School Counselor Association. in veterinary medicine. Pam is vol- ’88), secretary. New directors-at-large are: Justice Daniel the University of Central unteer services coordinator and Hospital, the largest medical cen- Georgia, to Columbia, South Susan lives in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Jenny, his youngest ter between Denver and Salt Lake Carolina, after he was appointed Boudreau (JD ’76), Judge Tom Crewson (JD ’62), Judge John Oklahoma. gift shop manager for Southcrest daughter, is a junior at Baker Hospital in Tulsa. City. Nina is responsible for orien- CEO of Planned Parenthood of Reif (BA ’73, JD ’78), Tim Fisher (BA ’91, JD ’94), Barbara Jane Boyd (BS ’69) works as a University in Baldwin City, tation, continuing education, and South Carolina. Carla Thompson (BS ’72, MS Carson (JD ’95), Mark Skaggs (JD ’96), Cynthia Hess (BS senior consultant with Watkins and Kansas. quality monitoring for the entire Tommy H. Butler (JD ’83) is a Associates. She has written and ’73), Joyce Clapper (BS ’78, MS home care staff, which is about ’82, JD ’85), David Whitehill (JD ’74), Kelly Balman (BS ’86, R. Kenneth “Ken” Dose (BS ’71) ’90) and Jeff Holt (BS ’81, MS special assistant attorney general published booklets, which are is celebrating his 10th year with 120 employees. who counsels and represents the JD ’89), and Lynn Conard (JD ’83). titled “Letters from Mom.” ’82) were all recipients of the Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage and Tulsa Community College Award Montana State Board of Land of Teaching Excellence, presented 1980 Commissions. The board manages at a recent “Welcome Back 2000” Elizabeth Crewson Paris (BS 6.2 million acres of land for the financial benefit of various state tributions to community growth ceremony. ’80, JD ‘87) has been selected to 1940 serve as tax counsel for the Senate institutional trust beneficiaries. His and welfare; and active participa- Dr. Verena Botzenhart-Viehe Wilma Shaw Gritton (BA ’43) is Finance Committee. She will serve wife, Nancy A. Butler (JD ’83) is tion on cultural, patriotic, and reli- (BA ’74) participated in the annual president of the Oregon State a two-year term while living in vice president and general counsel gious activities. reading and scoring of the College Council of Senior Citizens. Washington, D.C. A former for the Montana State Board’s Advanced Placement Dr. William R. DeBrucque (BA adjunct faculty member at TU, Compensation Mutual Insurance Examinations. An associate pro- ’53) has been named dental direc- Elizabeth is a partner in the firm Fund. The Butlers have two 1950 fessor of mathematics at tor of Alpha Dental Programs, Inc., Lynette Bennett (BA ’59) Reinhart, Boerner, Van Deuren, daughters, Sarah, 13, and Megan, Gerald “Jerry” W. Nickels (BA Westminster College in New the HMO affiliate of Delta Dental was surprised by a visit from Norris and Rieselbach in Denver, 10. They enjoy riding quarter ’50), whose work for the Crane Insurance Company. Wilmington, Pennsylvania, since her TU friends Judith Drake horses and snow skiing. Company took him and his wife, 1990, she scored papers in Barbara Wigham (BA ’56) (BS ’64), Dan McRae (BS Trudy, and daughters, Karen and European history. Verena, a native received an honorary doctorate in ’59, MA ’62), Don Whitsitt Nancy, from Tulsa in 1962 to of West Germany, earned her mas- humanities from the Indiana (BS ’61, MS ’63), and Jaren Dallas and to Houston, retired ter’s and Ph.D. degrees from the Institute of Technology. A veteran Johnson Whitsitt (BS ’63) at At a book signing last from Vinson Supply Company in University of California, Santa of television and marketing man- her closing performance of October, National Public 1983. The Nickels’ moved to the Barbara. agement, Barbara retired in 1999 “Lynette Sings Jeanette” at the Radio commentator and Lake Tenkiller area in 1986. Jerry as senior vice president of Station Eric Devine (’76) returned to Cinegrill in Hollywood’s author Connie Cronley was presented a plaque on July 25, Operations for Granite Broadway, playing the villain in famed Hotel Roosevelt. (BA ’66, MS ’73) told a 2000 for his contributions, loyalty, Broadcasting, Inc., a group owner- Ragtime. “Lynette Sings Jeanette” is gathering of friends and and dedication to the Tenkiller Lynette’s one-woman song ship of 12 television stations repre- James M. Goss (BS ’76), formerly fans, “Life is funny. You Area Community Organization. and dance tribute to Jeanette senting ABC, NBC, CBS, and Gosswiller, has joined Springbok can be tootling along, MacDonald, who was number Jimmie Brooks (BS ’51), owner Warner Brothers. Technologies, Inc. as vice presi- carefree and happy, one at the box office during of Brooks Construction in dent of the public relations firm’s when everything the golden age of movie musi- Shawnee, Oklahoma; Archie 1960 healthcare technology practice. begins to fall apart. A Dunham, chairman of the board, cals in the 1930s. An accom- parent dies. A spouse Doy Cole (BA CHe ’62, MS CHe Joe Mills (BA ’62) and Janet Clannin Mills (BS ’62, MTA ’68), of Prior to his employment with president, and CEO of Conoco; plished actress, Lynette can be gets sick, and you ’64) retired from the engineering Tulsa, joined TU friends Bob McCormack (BA ’61, JD ’69) and Judy Springbok, James was vice presi- and Dr. Michael L. Soper (BS seen in the film noir comedy, realize that in life, and construction business after 36 dent of public relations and adver- ’72, MS ’73), an ophthalmologist, Marlow McCormack (BFA ’63, MTA ’77) of Tucson, Arizona, and The Woman Chaser. sometimes when years. Doy has served as CEO of tising with Bon Secours Health were inducted into the College of Charles Hearne (BS ’62, MBA ’66) and Ann Owens Hearne (BA ’62) you least expect it, Dresser Kellogg Energy Services, System in Richmond, Virginia. Engineering and Natural Sciences of Phoenix, Arizona, and Susan Clannin Pickelner (BFA ’67), of Salt a wheel falls off, now a Halliburton company, and Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Lake City, Utah, on an Alaskan cruise aboard the Holland- Mark Cavins (BS ’77) opened his Darla Thompson Coghill (BS and your life as executive vice president of the recognizes industry leaders, American ship “Westerdam.” Joe and Bob are Kappa Alpha frater- lake home at Shangri-La to 12 TU ’78) has been teaching science at changes.” M.W. Kellogg Company, now alumni, and distinguished faculty nity brothers, and Janet and Ann are Chi Omega sorority sisters. freshmen during the Hurricane Memorial High School in Tulsa for Kellogg Brown and Root. He was AdvenTUre orientation. Mark and When Cronley commented on the members for outstanding leader- Charles was a Kappa Sig, and Judy was a Kappa Kappa Gamma. the past four years. She attended ship and significant advancement inducted into the National TU Prof. Jim Cagley sponsored the the Oklahoma Foundation for fallen wheels in her own life on NPR, listeners Academy of Construction in Janet and Susan, who are sisters, were joined on the trip by their students on a golf tour of area who were at similar points of life, clamored for more. Cronley in science and engineering; mother, Joann Clannin of Tulsa. In Juneau, the group was Excellence Awards Banquet, unselfish, meritorious service in August for corporate and volunteer courses. where one of her chemistry stu- shares her thoughts in her book of essays, Sometimes A Wheel achievements on behalf of the con- approached by Denver natives Bruce Sonnenfeld (BS ’70) and his promoting the expansion and Asghar Fiouz (BS ’77) lives in dents was named a member of the Falls Off. Designed by TU art professor Teresa Valero, the book struction industry. Since retiring, excellence of science and engi- son, Greg (BS ’97), who noticed Joe’s TU ball cap and introduced Tehran, Iran, with his wife, Academic All-State Class of 2000. is available in bookstores everywhere. Doy spends most of his time work- neering education; substantial con- themselves. Fatemeh Mostafavi. This student plans to follow in his ing on his golf handicap, hiking in

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Brad Ellis (BFA ’84) moved to telecommunications company in 1990 ’92) is a Tulsa-based business con- He was selected for inclusion in ’97) and Dave Owens (BS ’91) are Austin, Texas. Brad is a painter Philadelphia. Tim and his wife, sultant and an adjunct instructor of Who’s Who in America 2000. engaged to be married on May 19, who shows his work in galleries in Karen, celebrated the one-year Tomohiro Kohdono (BS ’90) marketing and business in TU’s 2001. Both are still actively manages a folding-fan company in John Maisch (JD ’95) was named Austin, Dallas, Houston, and birthday of their second child, College of Business Admini- “Oklahoma Bachelor of the Year” involved on campus. Kim is a Chicago. Timothy, Jr. The Moores also have Kyoto, Japan, with seven members stration. He was elected a director member of the TU Alumni of his family. by Cosmopolitan magazine. Hans-Petter Mellerud (BS ’85, a six-year-old daughter, Emily. of Oklahoma’s Central Railroad, Maisch serves as one of Association Board of Directors MS ’89), who lives in Oslo, Dennis Shoemaker (Ph.D ’87) George Nazi (BSEE ’90, MS ’92) Inc. Oklahoma’s assistant attorney gen- and a senior buyer at Whirlpool Norway, founded Zalaris Business was appointed superintendent of moved to London in 1998. He and Wade Morehead (BA ’91) has erals and resides in Oklahoma Corporation. Dave, who was a TU Services AS. His company focuses the Broken Arrow Public Schools. his wife, Becca, were married in been promoted to Senior Vice City. His sister, Lori, entered him football player, coaches track and on outsourcing pan-Nordic and June 1999. He is employed by President of Basketball Operations in the contest. football at Holland Hall. He is a Martha White Crise (BA ’88) has Level 3 Telecommunications and member of the United States pan-European transactional human published a book entitled Two for the Continental Basketball Steve Roop (BA ’95) and his wife, resources and processing payroll, manages the Transport Association. Bobsled Team. Fast? Having a Second Baby Deployment Department, Jennifer, are proud to announce expenses, claims, time, attendance Within Three Years of the First. John Page (BA ’91) and his wife, that Steve will become the father Shannon E. Winters (BS ’95) and benefits through an Engineering and Planning. joined KV Pharmaceuticals in Paul Harmon (BSBA ’89; JD ’92) Stacey, are pleased to announce of a future TU student in January Internet/web-based portal. David K. Turner (BS ’90, MS the birth of a daughter, Kasana 2001. This will be the couple’s April 2000 as a junior project man- relocated his law office in Tulsa. ’96) and his wife, Angela, wel- ager. She is completing her mas- Fontana Fitzwilson (BS ’86) has His practice focuses primarily on Grace, born August 16, 2000 at first child. been promoted to vice president of comed their first child, Darrin 1:32 a.m. She weighed 9 lbs. 3 oz. ter’s degree in engineering man- civil litigation and business law. Kenneth, on June 13, 1998. The Eric Slane (BS ’95) received his agement at Washington University marketing research for TV Guide Paul also practices extensively in Douglas Riess (MBA ’91) is a M.D. from the University of Networks. She is responsible for Turners are expecting another in St. Louis and expects to gradu- the area of juvenile law. He is a child in December 2000. controller with Electric Karen Kuchar Karsten (BA ’92) and her husband, Jim, are the Oklahoma in May 2000. He is ate in Spring 2001. directing the domestic and interna- member of the Oklahoma Bar Submersible Pumps in Oklahoma proud parents of twin daughters, Katherine Elaine (6 lbs. 8 oz.) and completing his residency in family tional research of TV Guide Association’s Bar and Media Kelly J. Davis (BA ’91) graduated City. He and his wife, Toni, have Caroline Grace (5 lbs. 14 oz.), born August 18, 1999. Pictured with medicine in Mason City, Iowa. S. Diane Young (BA ’96) was pro- Networks, including the areas of from Oklahoma State University moted to product manager for Relations Committee, Mentoring two children, Michael, 9, and the Karsten family are Jim’s sister, Michelle Karsten (BS ’98), and Kimberly D. Volkl (BS ’95, MBA consumer satisfaction, product and Committee and Children and the with a doctorate in psychology. Christopher, 6. Jim’s brother, J.R. Karsten, who will graduate from TU in December business development with programming development, and Kelly is employed as a school psy- Law Committee. He also is a Cynthia A. Dickey (BS ’92) relo- 2000. The Karsten family lives in St. Louis, Missouri. media research. member of Tulsa Lawyers for chologist at the Union Public Schools. cated to Austin, Texas, where she Cheryl L. Sullivan (JD ’86) was Children, a new organization that works for Crossroads Systems, hired by Williams as director of provides free legal representation David Neal Gardner (BS ’91, MS Inc. as a hardware engineer in ters, Madeline, 3, and Caroline, 9 degree in human services psychol- international accounting. Prior to to abused and neglected children. ’93) married Haley Renee product support. Her husband, months. He is employed by ogy from the University of her employment, she was CFO of Karen Henderson (BA ’89) lives McLaury April 17, 2000 at Scott, is employed by Dell Independence Regional Center in Maryland Baltimore County. She BP Amoco Venezuela, headquar- in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lahuiokalani Chapel in Maui, Computers as lead design engineer Lawrence, Kansas. is serving as a research assistant at tered in Caracas. Hawaii. The couple lives in Austin, where is the director of for business computers. Amy Ingrum (BA ’92) and her the University of Maryland. Texas. Timothy Moore (BS ’87) owns Dreampower Animal Rescue Scott Finnerty (BS ’92) and his husband, Andrew, moved to Chris Metcalf (BA ’94) is director and operates MCS, a successful Organization. Michael L. Howell (BS ’91, MBA wife, Miranda, have two daugh- Austin, Texas. Amy works for the for community relations for Texas Legislative Council, and EMSA. Chris was named “Young Andrew is a real estate attorney Professional of the Year” by the with Thompson and Knight. Tulsa Chapter of the Public Send us your news and snapshots today! Debbie O’Neil Schlattman (BA Relations Society of America. He ’92) and her husband, Jeff, wel- has worked at the Tulsa Business comed their first child, Jacob Journal as a reporter and has held We need your news and Richard, on May 13, 2000. Debbie communication positions with St. is product marketing manager for John Medical Center and the Christina Monroe (BA ’98) had a very busy but rewarding sum- pictures. Weddings, Visara, Inc., in Raleigh, North Metropolitan Tulsa Chamber of mer. She volunteered as an international elections observer with the Carolina. Commerce. He is secretary of the babies, travels — share board for the Tulsa Press Club, a Alianza Civic organization for the July 2 federal elections in Mexico. your news and Dr. Kathryn Lively (BA ’93) was member of the Tulsa PRSA board Monroe, who is interim director of the Service Learning Program at snapshots (make sure honored by Tulsa Community and a graduate of Leadership the University of Colorado – Boulder, was stationed in Queretaro, College at the Second Annual Best Jenks. north of Mexico City, with CU graduate student Lance Boyd. of TCC Awards Banquet. Kathryn In the election, voters ousted the ruling PRI party, which had that YOUare in the pic- Pamela Swift (BSBA ’94), and earned an associate of arts degree been in power for 71 years; opposition candidate Vicente Fox won the ture, but no mug shots her husband, Todd, announce the in liberal arts from TCC, a bache- presidency. birth of a son, Jonathan Thomas, please) with your TU lor of arts degree from TU, and “It was extremely exciting,” Monroe said. “The Federal Electoral born February 4, 2000. family by sending them master of arts and Ph.D. degrees Institute, which runs elections in Mexico, has historically been under from Vanderbilt University. All Marie Zablocki (BA ’95) gradu- the federal government. This time, however, the government stepped to: four degrees are in sociology. ated from the University of Texas back, and the citizens really felt empowered.” Christopher L. Brinkley (JD ’94) at Dallas with a master’s degree in Monroe also spent time at the Universidad Rafael Landivar in was elected chairman of the management and administrative Guatemala laying groundwork for service learning opportunities for Office of Alumni Sudden Acceleration/Transmission sciences in organizational strategy CU faculty and students; these programs would involve CU repre- Relations litigation group at the annual con- in May 2000. She is working as an sentatives traveling to Guatemala to work with URL and local service operations analyst for Gordon’s The University of Tulsa vention of the Association of Trial agencies. Monroe has overseen a variety of service learning programs Lawyers of America in Chicago, Jewelers, a division of Zales in Boulder that incorporate the Spanish language, such as a project to 600 S. College Avenue Illinois. Corporation. translate children’s books about domestic violence into Spanish for the Boulder County Safehouse. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104- Donna Monique Colleen Loomis Cornelius Johnson (JD ’95) is an assistant city prosecutor in Tulsa. 3189 (BA ’94) received her master’s

42 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 43 ✄ By Doug Fishback Alumni Friends Hit the Spot with Freckles Frozen Custard The Golden Hurricane is topped off with golden ven on its first day of busi- “Coming to Freckles isn’t about going flavor of the day (e.g., espresso); custard bananas and blueberries. Business Week Online, the online Minneapolis. Vanessa works for a component of the magazine. business developer with Performark. ness last May, Tulsa’s to get an ice cream cone so you can have an mixed with other ingredients into “con- Daniel Bryan (BA ’96, MA ’98), Derek is an accountant with United Freckles Frozen Custard was ice cream cone,” James says. “It’s more cretes;” shakes; sundaes; and Melinda’s Health Care. about having a fun experience.” frozen custard pies in flavors like snicker- graduate directing student at UCLA, swamped with customers. worked as assistant director for Carol Ian Kristic (MA ’99) lives in Solana E Lines quickly grew to fifteen “It’s an event,” Melinda adds. doodle. through the sorority system. Burnett and Michael Langham at the Beach, California. deep. Inside, a panic- A patio complete with table umbrellas, In honor of TU, the owners have cre- The four remained close friends Amundson Theatre. Monica Shea Christmas-Murrell stricken Don McKinney (BS ’84) flew 1950’s music, and (in the summer) a cool- ated a “Golden Hurricane” concrete – through marriage, children, and Heather Drake (BS ’97) married (BA ’99) is teaching ninth- and around the kitchen, scooping custard and ing mist system invites customers to linger. vanilla frozen custard swirled with blueber- separate though parallel careers. Joe Mossauer on August 8, 1998. tenth-grade English and sign language in Depew, Oklahoma. filling cups. The establishment’s location on a large ries and bananas. James built on his early experience Dina Rodrigues Fitzgerald (BA ’97) has been hired as director of cre- Joel Sutliffe (BA ’99) played in “I’ve spent time in the restaurant busi- parking lot even has given rise to a tailgat- “It’s amazing how many TU people managing Tulsa’s Polo Grill and La ing tradition. come by,” Don says. “Sometimes it’s Cuisine by moving to Springfield, ative services at Paradigm/Lord and West Side Story and Grease for the ness, so I’m used to it,” says friend and Laskter, a Tampa, Florida-based Cumberland Theatre, Tennessee’s business partner James Clary (’82), “But Although the product is called frozen almost like a miniature reunion when lines Missouri, where today he owns and oper- advertising, marketing and public regional theatre. Don was literally white. He turned to me custard and does contain a small percentage form at the windows and people run into ates Clary’s Restaurant and Market and The Gallery relations firm. Her husband, John Robert Walters (BA ’99) has been Fitzgerald (BS ’99), a former TU with this look of terror in his eye and said, of egg, James explains, it essentially is a each other.” Bistro. Don developed his own vending business. accepted in the NYU Graduate quarterback, is continuing his foot- premium ice cream with a high butterfat Melinda adds that one alumnus made a When Don sold his business last year, the four Writing Program where he will join ‘What have you gotten me into?’ He wasn’t ball career in the Arena Football content. Special mixers keep ice crystals special point to visit Freckles when he saw decided to pursue an old project idea. A flurry of fellow TU grad Gabe Washem (’98) kidding, either.” League. In the off-season, he who attends NYU’s Tisch School of The two men and their wives, Melinda tiny resulting in a smooth, creamy consis- an article the Tulsa World printed about the research followed, including a weekend trip to St. coaches football at a local high Musical Theatre. school, where he also teaches math. (Asquith) McKinney (BS ’85) and Lisa tency. For freshness, Freckles staff continu- store and its Golden Hurricane proprietors. Louis, where they visited and analyzed 12 frozen (Mitchem) Clary (BA ’84), seem to have hit ously make custard, which slides in creamy To understand the business partnership, custard stands in two days, taking notes on flavors, Greg Sonnenfeld (BS ’97) is an ath- 2000 letic trainer at Tulane University. on that elusive combination of the right blocks out of the mixers and into serving you have to return to the owners’ TU roots. facilities, and operations. Jana M. Brower (BA ’00) married bins. Don and James were (and are) TU Sigma Don and James will tell you their business Jack “Jay” Clark (BA ’98) is man- Gregory G. Gilfillan on July 8, 2000. product at the right time, delivered in the aging Clark Oil Distribution Inc., a styles complement each other. Don handled many Matthew Grubb (BA ’00) works right way at the right location (Harvard Freckles products include straight Chi brothers, and Lisa (Mitchem) and family-owned business. In addition, for the Hilton Company in Schaan, frozen custard in chocolate, vanilla, and a Melinda (Asquith) met and became friends of the startup details, such as site selection, work- his family began a limousine service. Avenue at 51st Street). Liechtenstein. He also plays soccer ing with contractors, and permitting. James, who Cpt. Mark E. Eichelman (JD ’98) for PC Schaan in the Swiss Soccer has a passion for the customer side of the business, was an honor graduate from the U.S. League. works closely with staffing, service, and product Army’s Judge Advocate General’s delivery. Melinda is the “special forces” part of the Corps Officer Basic Course in In Memoriam Charlottesville, Virginia. Mark is team: Her role is developing special custard flavors serving as the chief of operational Editor’s note: This issue’s In and making the frozen pies. law for I Corps at Fort Lewis, Memoriam section is unusually large, Key members of the Freckles research and Washington. Mark is married to and some entries report deaths that are years in the past. In reviewing development team are their children: Katie Paige Nickols Eichelman (BSPE ’93). Paige is teaching technical records recently, we discovered McKinney, 8; Walker McKinney, 5; Drew Clary, 9; drawing and mathematics. deaths that had not been published and Matt Clary, 5. (Walker, incidentally, is behind Sam Rahman (BSBA ’98) is earlier. For that, we apologize and the store’s name. Passersby once commented on his employed with Ernst & Young in offer this publication to set the freckled face, and the name stuck.) Malaysia. record straight by sharing all the information we have. If you have Given the success of their first location, the Allen R. Blackmon, II (BA ’99) will begin attending OCS in Wautico, questions or comments about the McKinneys and Clarys plan to open a second store magazine, please write to Editor, TU soon. In addition, they plan to stay open year-round Virginia, to become a United States Marine Officer. He also has a one- Magazine, 600 S. College; call (918) and offer seasonal specials, such as custards in hol- year-old daughter, Sierra Ellen- 631-2651, or email: iday flavors, special-order pies, and gift certifi- Alexis Blackmon. [email protected]. cates. Sarah Brown (BA ’99) lives in A.M. Current ( ’41), passed away Although they have no immediate plans to fran- Tulsa and began a new job at February 20, 1997 at the age of 80. Pictured left to right, chise, the owners say they have received more than Brothers and Company as a copy- Leroy Mushrush, a graduate of the back row, James Clary, writer. 100 inquiries from people interested in operating a TU Law School, passed away June Lisa Clary, Melinda Vanessa Gilmore (BS ’99) and 22 at the age of 70. A graduate of Freckles store. “It seems that everybody wants a McKinney, Don Derek Nordstrom (BS ’99) were Tulsa Central High School, Leroy McKinney; front row, piece of this,” Don says. married August 5, 2000 in Hopkins, went on to attend college at the Katie McKinney (8), Minnesota, and have bought their University of Oklahoma. He moved Matt Clary (5), Drew first home in a suburb of to Sand Springs in 1959 and opened Clary (9) and Walker McKinney (5). 44 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 The University of Tulsa Magazine ■ Winter 2000 45 his own law firm. He was a away in early fall 1999. ’51, MS ’53) passed away in the Sergeant in the United States W.K. Jackson (BS ’49) passed fall of 1999. Marine Corps and was a veteran away February 6. Jerome “Jerry” Lane Wilson of the Korean Conflict. He Prier Price III (BA ’49) died in (BA ’52) died May 5, 1999 in received a Korean Service Pueblo, Colorado. He worked for Hardly Miserable By Doug Fishback Medal, a United Nations Medal, January 2000. A 1942 graduate of Central High School in Tulsa, the Colorado State Hospital as and a Good Conduct Medal. He director of program evaluation is survived by his wife, Judy, Prier joined the U.S. Army and o was it more like, ‘Come ensemble scene: The throngs are assem- pursuits. served during World War II and from 1966 to 1991. Jerry graduated three daughters, three sons, and from the Episcopal Theological back; don’t you dare!’ then bled, with children sitting high atop adults’ “Now that I have a steady several grandchildren and great- the Korean War. In 1958, he ‘Oomph,’ or was it more shoulders. There is a billowing French flag job, with money coming in, I’m opened The Better Price Stores, School at Cambridge, Massachu- grandchildren. setts, in 1955 with a Master of like, ‘Come back; don’t and a guy lifting a musket aloft. Peterson is able to put aside a lot of the which sold merchandise that had Mrs. R.E. Baker Linihan, TU been liquidated from closed Divinity and from the Bryn Mawr you—Oomph!’?” the guy with the musket.) typical worries an actor has and Class of 1924, passed away stores or factories. He is sur- Graduate School of Social Work in S October 1, 1999. Pennsylvania with an MSS degree. “Actually it was more of a Peterson finished the show. In addition focus on working on myself,” vived by his wife, Jean, three ‘Come back; don’t you dyaaaaaaaah!’ The to a little unanticipated dental work, the he says. “Keeping yourself Ruth Bossard Rush, TU Class sons, and six grandchildren. Gerald Paul Armstrong (BA ’53) next thing I knew, my gun went flying, and incident brought him a nice surprise. “It sane can be a challenge in New of 1928, passed away December Jay A. Adelblue (BS ’50) died passed away May 21 at age 68. He 28, 1998. served as the minister of music at I was on my hands and knees.” won me the girl I’m now dating,” he says. York, but I’m able to do more April 5, 1999. James B. Johnson, Jr. (BS ’34) Baptist churches in Kansas, Through a remarkably clear New York- “She must have been impressed with my now than I used to. I’m reading Ben Bougher (BA ’50) passed passed away January 1, 1999. Oklahoma, Alabama, and Texas to-Tulsa phone connection, Christopher valiant effort.” Catherine also is a member a lot more, and I’m doing yoga away January 14. He is survived prior to joining the Baptist Sunday E.R. “Dick” Albert, Jr. (BS ’35) by his wife, Eloise of Sun City, Mark Peterson (BA ’97) is describing the of the cast. and rollerblading. I’m working School Board in 1969 as youth died October 3, 1999. Arizona. music consultant. He was a pioneer time he broke his tooth on a chair during a Even without the example just cited, it on my spirituality. I want to be John K. Roach, TU Class of John P. Dobbins III (BA ’50) in the use of hand bells and orches- performance of Les Miserables at would be easy to say Peterson throws him- the best son I can be to my par- 1938, passed away September died October 4, 1999. tras in churches. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, three children, Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Right there self into his work. Get him talking about his ents, the best brother I can be, 13, 1999. Phyllis Janet Gustafson and numerous grandchildren. in front of everybody. character, and he lights up like Bastille Day and the best boyfriend. It’s a J.L. Martin (BS ’39) passed Jennings (BA ’50) died August away October 1, 1999. C’est la guerre, as they say. fireworks. really great life right now.” 6, 1999 at age 71. After graduat- Donald Brewer (BA ’53) passed away in early spring 2000 in “The cobblestones onstage can be “I’ve discovered a sense of joy that mean for this to sound egotistical, but I do Speaking of his parents, Margaret Vincil Curfman (BS ing from TU, Phyllis attended ’41) died October 16, 1998. Wichita State University, earn- Overland Park, Kansas. Don was a tricky, and depending on who’s acting that Enjolras has about the revolution,” he says. feel that my character is more important Peterson wanted to be sure that retired newscaster and reporter at Lois V. Cline (BS ’42) passed ing a teacher’s certificate. She commercial radio stations in Tulsa night, the props can wind up in different “He knows what he believes in, and he’s than most plot synopses suggest, and I try their names appeared in this away June 4, 1999. taught for a time in Haysville, places,” he says. Peterson plays Enjolras, willing to die for it. The revolutionaries are to play him that way.” story. Tulsans Mark and Paula Kansas, and became a substitute and Kansas City and then for pub- Helen Hawkins (BS ’42) died lic radio at the University of the impassioned leader of the story’s stu- taking the poor – the miserable, as the title At the age of 27, Peterson is young Peterson, he says, have been teacher in the Wichita Public July 11, 1998. School System. Arkansas. dent uprising. (Picture the familiar Les Mis says – and helping them stand tall. I don’t enough to have the passion of an emerging “incredibly supportive” of his Josephine Dick Bendel (BS ’45) William Blanchard Marshall John J. Fager, Jr. (BA ’53) passed actor, yet he has enough experience to acting career ever since his passed away September 21, (BS ’50) died June 5. He gradu- away July 31 at the age of 79. John begin to have confidence in his interpreta- high-school switch from the 1999. ated from the Marion Military served as a bombardier in the Army tion of a role. It’s a good combination. As a basketball team to the drama Harold L. Morton (BS ’45) died Institute and attended the Air Corps during World War II and graduating TU senior majoring in musical club. “My father probably sees January 5, 1999. University of Virginia. He also was discharged as First Lieutenant was a theory graduate from on June 17, 1957. He worked at Helen Cline (BS ’46) died on theatre, he turned down a job offer from a more plays than I do,” he says. Emory University. William McDonnell Douglas as a certified Thanksgiving Day 1998. New York production company to spend Between playing Enjolras, served as a paratrooper in the internal auditor for 37 years. He is time paying dues with the Milwaukee developing himself, and gener- The Honorable Robert T. 82nd Airborne Division in survived by his wife, Louise, five Donnelly, TU Class of 1946, World War II during the Battle children, and four grandchildren. Repertory Theatre and with various ally being a member of the died June 16, 1999 at age 74. He of the Bulge. He was a member Walton Bell (BS ’54) passed away Chicago companies. Those years turned out New York acting community served for nearly a quarter of a of the Kiwanis Club and a life- July 17 in Fort Worth, Texas. He century on the Missouri Supreme to be important to his professional develop- (He recently scored a double long member of the Marion was vice president of Wins Paper Court and twice led it as chief ment. play on Tony Danza and tagged United Methodist Church. Products. justice. Justice Donnelly grew up Douglas A. Riddle (BS ’50) “Early on, I was almost cowtowing to Matthew Broderick out at sec- in Depression-era Oklahoma, but J. Richard Green (BA ’54) died died September 28, 1999. directors, but over time, I became stronger ond during actors’ softball called Lebanon, Missouri, home. January 3, 1999. about advocating my own interpretation of league competition), Peterson He is survived by his wife, Mary M. Sheehan (JD ’50) Clarence E. Vaughan (BS ’54) a character. I think directors actually enjoy has enough on his plate for Wanda Sue Oates, two sons, and passed away October 14, 1998. passed away February 23, 1999. three grandchildren. working with a more assertive actor,” he now. Although he goes out for Gerald E. Sherrod (BS ’50) Jack R. Ward (BS ’54) died July passed away in December 1998. says. occasional auditions–ironically L.J. Francy (BS ’48) passed 16, 1998. away in January 2000. Part of his assertiveness may stem from being passed over for a role in Kenwerd R. Sutton, TU Class Kathryn Jean Dumit Hardey Carolyn Blair Miller (BS ’48) of 1950 and a TU Football his passion for using acting to explore what Oklahoma!–he’s in no great (BA ’55) died April 25 in Kansas died October 2, 1998. Letterman, passed away City, Missouri. She received mod- it means to be human. “I love to act,” he hurry to move on. September 28, 1999. Charles R. Farren (BS ’49) ern choir training at TU under says. “Dissecting human life is exciting. “Things come when they died December 15, 1998. Vernon O. Jackson (MS ’51) Arthur Hestwood and retired as a died September 27, 1998. music teacher. We’re such strange, crazy, wonderful peo- come,” he says. “For now, I’m James F. Griffith (BS ’49, MS ple.” having a lot of fun, meeting ’52) passed away August 29, Floyd A. Teter, Jr. (BS ’51) Wayne Maxwell (BA ’55) died in Peterson’s interest in the bigger ques- great people, and enjoying my 1999. passed away February 6, 1999. early spring 2000. Wayne had an active career as an actor in theater Jacqueline Inge (BS ’49) passed Dr. Thomas W. Wood, Jr. (BS tions of life also surfaces in his personal work. It’s a great gig.” and television in New York.

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Edward Francis McLaughlin cancer March 6, 1999 at his home Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and ian cancer. Jennifer attended Jenks (BS ’55) passed away July 5. He in Fort Worth, Texas. He is sur- was active in Student Senate. She High School, where she was a was a World War II veteran, having vived by his three children, Keely is survived by her husband, Les, member of the state championship served in the Army Air Corps. Kitchel-Hoyt, A.E. “Kit” Kitchel, and two children, Brett and Kara. swim team. While at TU, Jennifer Edward retired as an accountant and Kyle B. Kitchel. Deborah Jane “Debbi” Turner was a member of Kappa Kappa with Service Pipe Line/Amoco Derryl W. Thompson (BS ’62) (BA ’73, MA ’75), a flutist for the Gamma sorority. She had been a after 37 years of service. He was a died May 7, 1999. Council Oak Trio chamber ensem- coach and history teacher at James charter member of St. Pius X W. Martin High School in Rev. Samuel M. Harris (JD ’64) ble, passed away July 13 at age 48. Parish, where he assisted in build- Turner graduated from Edison Arlington, Texas. She is survived ing the school. He is survived by died February 21 in Grove, by her parents, Cherry and Steve Oklahoma, where he was vicar of High School in 1970, where she his wife, Kay, five children, and was a National Merit Scholarship Tyde of Tulsa. several grandchildren. St. Andrews Episcopal Church. During his career in law, he served semifinalist. For 20 years, Debbi Faculty Dr. James M. Darland, Jr. (MA as District Attorney for Delaware was second flute in the Tulsa ’56, Ed.D ’72) passed away June and Ottawa Counties, and as Philharmonic. She also performed Bruce Peterson, former dean of 17 at age 69. He served in the Municipal Judge of the city of as a soloist with the Philhar- The University of Tulsa College of Korean War as a member of the Grove from 1975 to 1985. He also monic’s Chamber Orchestra and Law, died October 1, 1999. He was U.S. Army 45th Infantry Division. had a private legal practice. the Starlight Band. She is survived 74. Peterson was born in Chicago, James received his bachelor’s by her husband, Mark Watson, and but graduated from Rogers High degree at the University of Central Jack W. Knippa (BS ’64, MS ’71) a daughter, Jessica. School in 1943. He served in the Oklahoma. He served in the Tulsa passed away in the summer of U.S. Army as an infantry soldier in 1999. Fred A. Morrow (BS ’75) passed Public Schools from 1953 and was away September 25, 1998. the 30th and 84th Infantry principal at Memorial and East Alexander Alchin (MTA ’65) Divisions during World War II. For Central high schools until he passed away December 15, 1999. John M. Crockett (JD ’76), died his wartime service, Peterson was retired in 1991. Survivors include January 10. Judith R. Barton (BS ’66) died awarded the Bronze Star with “V” his wife, Dorothy, two children, January 1. Robert “Bob” Harvey (Ph.D. device, the Purple Heart, and the and several grandchildren. ’76) passed away November 19, Army Commendation Medal. Phillip G. Graves (BS ’66) died Robert E. Knight (BS ’56) died 1998. He was a professor of math- After his discharge from the Army December 16, 1998. January 1, 1997. ematics and astronomy for 18 in 1946, he attended the University Hugh E. Wilson (BS ’67) passed years at Northeastern State of Oklahoma, earning his bache- William D. Miller (BL ’56) away August 22, 1998. University in Miami, Oklahoma. lor’s degree in 1948 and his law passed away in the summer of He also was an accomplished rose degree in 1951. He joined the TU Karen Ann Vinyard Cary (BA 1999. hybridizer and developer of the Law School faculty in 1959, was ’68) passed away September 11, David L. Noss (BS ’56, JD ’60) “Linda Lou” variety. The rose named acting dean in 1962 and 1999 at age 54. She was a book- died March 16, 1999. variety “Dr. Bob Harvey” was dean in 1963. He is survived by his keeper for 18 years for Clark and named for him. wife, Linda, two daughters, and John M. Charvat (BS ’57) died Leucht law firm in Indianapolis. two granddaughters. January 28 in Boca Grande, She was a member of St. Luke’s Stanley L. Anderson (JD ’78) Florida, from a heart attack suf- United Church of Christ. passed away May 9 at the age of Martin Wolfgang Wisendanger, fered while playing golf. He was 52. He was a graduate of a former TU professor and the first Lee A. McCoy (MA ’68) died 69. He was the retired executive Tishomingo High School and director of the Gilcrease Museum, August 22, 1998. vice president of Brunswick received his bachelor’s degree died August 7 at the age 92. Corporation. He is survived by his Mike Stripling, TU Class of 1969 from East Central University in Professor Wisendanger taught pre- wife, Janet, two sons, and several and a TU Football Letterman, 1973. He was a veteran of the U.S. Columbian art history and history grandchildren. passed away August 24, 1999. He Air Force. Stanley was in private of graphics at TU from 1943 to is survived by his wife, Dr. Dr. Wallis P. “Wally” Parker practice and also served as munic- 1952. In 1942, he managed the Margaret Stripling. (BA ’57, MA ’62, Ph.D. ’80) ipal judge for the City of Cole, Remington, Russell, and passed away July 3. Wally Dennis J. Burnett (BA ’70, MBA Tishomingo at the time of his Seltzer collections at the Gilcrease received his bachelor’s, master’s, ’75) died February 11, 1999. death. He also served as Associate Museum. He and his wife tem- District Judge for Johnson County porarily lived with Thomas and doctorate degrees from TU, Joanna C. Campbell (BS ’71) from 1981 to 1987. He is survived Gilcrease while the first major and was a member of Kappa Alpha passed away January 2. fraternity. His career included pub- by his wife and three children. building project for the museum Hazel Kathryn Hall (BS ’71) lic education, advertising and pub- Dena F. Buxton King (BS ’79) was being developed. died February 4. lic relations, and aerospace execu- died October 28, 1998. Althea Mair Mitchell (BS ’71) Errata tive training. He is survived by his Dave W. Plisco (BS ’80) passed passed away January 9, 1999. wife, Arlea, a daughter, and two away October 25, 1998. Paige Eichelman (BSPE ’92) grandchildren. Todd K. Shackelford (BS ’71) received her degree in 1992, not in John C. Geary (JD ’87) passed died October 4, 1999. 1993, as reported in the last issue. Ellsworth H. Hales (BS ’58) died away December 13, 1999. October 26, 1998. Vickie Bauer Scarbrough (BS Eric L. Barrs (BS ’91) passed ’72, MBA ’93) passed away Richard L. Brown (BS ’60) away during the summer of 1999. passed away February 3. February 10, 1999. Vickie worked as a school psychologist for the Jennifer Elizabeth Tyde (BS ’95) Albert Edward “Eddie” Kitchel, Jenks Public School System. passed away August 7 after a year- Jr. (BA ’60) lost his battle with While at TU, she was a member of long, courageous battle with ovar-

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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- 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 provide ongoing scholarships for TU student athletes and students enrolled in special education, business, and music programs. • The couple has established a similar policy to benefit 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.

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