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This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at Encompass. It has been accepted for inclusion in EKU Update by an authorized administrator of Encompass. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Homecoming Oct. 16-20 EKUpdate See page 4 for calendar of events A Newsletter for the Eastern Kentucky University Faculty and Staff. October 7, 2002 Volume 4 • Number 5 Coach Kidd Announces Retirement After 39 Years Legendary EKU head football in their lives beyond this campus.” Kidd has put together a I-AA football coach Roy Kidd has announced his program acknowledged throughout the country, retirement, effective at the end of the year in and year out, as one of the nation’s elite. He has produced 24 straight EKU teams with 2002 season. winning seasons and 29 consecutive Eastern Kidd, who is serving his 39th year as the teams with non-losing seasons. There have been Colonels’ head coach, steps down after establish- only two losing seasons at EKU in his 39-year ing one of the most successful college football tenure. programs in America. “Roy Kidd is truly one of the legendary “This is a bittersweet day for Eastern football coaches in America and, certainly, in the Kentucky University’s intercollegiate athletics history of college football,” said EKU Interim program, and the entire EKU Family,” said Athletics Director Jack Lengyel. “His record President Glasser. “For 39 seasons, Coach Roy speaks for itself. Kidd has set a high standard of excellence and “His 39 years of coaching football at his reminded us what is best about college sports. alma mater, Eastern Kentucky, stands as a “All his victories, championships and monument to his loyalty and dedication to the honors only begin to reflect the impact he has University, the game of football and to his had on our University, the Commonwealth of student-athlete players. Kentucky, and beyond,” she continued. “It is his “While we will miss his presence on the players, and their successes, who offer the best football field, he will always be a part of Eastern testament to Coach Kidd’s unique ability to help Kentucky University, as will his wife Sue, who has young men make the most of their time here, and been his ‘assistant head coach’ throughout his COLONEL COACH RETIRING – Head football Coach Roy Kidd was joined by President Glasser and his wife, Sue, after a news conference Monday, Sept. 30, at which he announced his career.” retirement after 39 years as Colonel coach. The 300 Win Club After Saturday’s win over Glenville State, Kidd stands in seventh place on the NCAA’s all- Eastern Kentucky over the University of Kentucky an assistant coach for Eastern head Coach Glenn Eddie Robinson, Grambling 408 time Division I-A and I-AA coaching list for most under Bear Bryant’s tutelage because EKU would Presnell. Joe Paterno, Penn State* 330 victories. His record now stands at 310-121-8. let him play both baseball and football. One year later, Kidd received the call from Bobby Bowden, Florida State* 327 Ranking ahead of him on this Most Victories That decision set forth a legacy that is Eastern President Dr. Robert R. Martin offering Bear Bryant, Alabama 323 list are a Who’s Who of collegiate coaches, unmatched at all but one I-AA school him the position as EKU’s head coach. Kidd’s Pop Warner, Temple 319 including, in order: Eddie Robinson, Joe (Robinson’s Grambling) and just five other first season at the helm of the Eastern Kentucky Amos Alonzo Stagg, Pacific 314 Paterno, Bobby Bowden, Bear Bryant, Pop programs in the history of college football. football program (1964) produced just one of Roy Kidd, EKU* 310 After a four-year career at Eastern Kentucky Tubby Raymond, Delaware 300 Warner and Amos Alonzo Stagg. two losing seasons in the 38 years to follow as After Saturday’s 55-0 defeat of Glenville that produced Little All-America notice for him in the Colonels went 3-5-1. * Active (totals through Sept. 28) State College, Kidd stands just four victories 1953 in football, Kidd stayed as a graduate It only took Kidd and his staff four seasons behind Stagg, who accumulated 314 wins as head assistant coach at Eastern for the next season. to turn that around and produce an Ohio Valley Coaches at One School coach at the University of Pacific. He then was named head coach of tiny Conference championship in 1967 that culmi- Along the way, his 38 Eastern Kentucky Richmond Madison High School (1956-61) nated with a 27-13 Grantland Rice Bowl victory Eddie Robinson, Grambling 408 teams have won two NCAA I-AA national where his teams, in six seasons, won 54 and lost over Ball State which gave the Colonels the NCAA Joe Paterno, Penn State* 330 Roy Kidd, EKU* 310 championships, two national runnersup titles and just 10. During that period, his Royal Purples Mideast Regional Championship. He followed Tubby Raymond, Delaware 300 16 Ohio Valley Conference championships. He had a 27-game winning streak and, in one 21- that up the next season with a second OVC title as Lavell Edwards, BYU 257 has also directed Eastern Kentucky to 17 I-AA game stretch, Kidd’s Madison teams gave up just the Colonels went 8-2 behind quarterback Jim Tom Osborne, Nebraska 255 playoff appearances, the most by any school in 15 points. Guice and future American Football League Bobby Bowden, Florida State* 254 the nation. He spent the 1962 season as an assistant Rookie of the Year, wide receiver Aaron Marsh. A native of Corbin, where he starred in coach at Morehead State University before Between 1968 and the formation of Division * Active (totals through Sept. 28) football, basketball and baseball, Kidd chose returning in 1963 to his alma mater to serve as I-AA by the NCAA in 1978, Eastern’s teams produced winning seasons, collected two more conference crowns (1974 and 1976) and competed in the NCAA Division II playoffs in 1976. New Memorial Honors Former Students, Firefighters EKU football’s decade of the ’80s, arguably the most prestigious by any I-AA football program A memorial will be dedicated on the site of the memorial. held the following morning. ever, produced seven conference champion- The idea for the memorial took shape with Robichaux, from Opelousas, La., was a ships, three trips to the NCAA title game and one Friday, Oct. 18 to the memory of students in the Association of Fire Science senior nearing completion of a bachelor’s degree remarkable 13-0 season that ended with the students in EKU’s Fire and Safety Technicians. in fire and safety engineering technology when he Colonels’ second national title. Two other Engineering Technology Program and “The students thought it would be appropri- died in 1989. Colonel teams were eliminated in the national ate to honor the memory of students who gave so Washburn earned a bachelor’s degree in semifinals and a third Colonel squad made it to to all firefighters. much to the program here,” said Shane LaCount, the program in May 1995, graduating with a the quarterfinal round of the I-AA playoffs before A public ceremony has been scheduled at 9 visiting professor and co-adviser to the group. perfect 4.0 GPA. Until his death in September of losing. a.m. at the site of the memorial on the front lawn “We wanted something meaningful for the that year, the Connecticut native had served for Kidd-coached Eastern teams made seven of the Ashland Building. families and alumni.” four years as an instructor on the Kentucky Tech more trips to the I-AA playoffs in the ’90s with The 13-by-6-foot granite monument, The 80-member association helped to raise Fire/Rescue Training Staff and was the acting/ EKU securing five additional OVC crowns during adorned with a bronze plaque, will be sur- about $11,000 in cash and in-kind donations interim fire training coordinator for a 17-county this 10-year span. 1 rounded by four newly planted trees, three that from members of the campus community and region of central Kentucky. He also was an active During the past 38 /2 football seasons at honor former students of the program who have public. member of the White Hall Volunteer Fire Eastern, there have been two National I-AA Coach died in recent years – Aaron Robichaux, Richard The ceremony is scheduled for Homecom- Department in northern Madison County. of the Year awards, 10 OVC Coach of the Year Washburn and Christopher Young – and one to ing Weekend to maximize alumni attendance and Young, from Finleyville, Pa., was majoring honors, 55 EKU All-Americans, 197 first team All- recognize the sacrifices of firefighters on Sept. participation. A College of Justice & Safety golf in fire and safety engineering technology when he OVC players, a term as president of the American 11, 2001. An antique turn-of-the-century tournament is scheduled that afternoon and the died in 1997. He also had been a member of the Football Coaches Association ... all with Roy chemical fire extinguisher also will be stationed College’s Alumni Society Awards Brunch will be Valley Inn Fire Department in his hometown. Kidd’s named stamped beside them. EKUpdate 2 Announcements Dunlap at White House Conference and entertainment prepared and presented by Earl Dunlap, executive director of the EKU- international students. Air Force Band Presents Free Concert based National Juvenile Detention Association, Tickets are $10 and are available at the was invited by President George Bush to International Education Office, Case Annex 181, The United States Air Force Band Force heritage alive through the music of Major participate in the White House Conference on 622-1478. No tickets will be sold at the door. of Flight will present a free concert at Glenn Miller. The Huffman Prairie Winds woodwind quintet performs standard quintet Missing and Exploited Children Oct. 2. EKU on Monday, Oct. 21. As director of juvenile justice and detention Events literature, commissioned works and special services, Dunlap manages various national The event will begin at 8 p.m. in Brock arrangements in a variety of chamber music projects focusing on juvenile services issues. Tuesday, Oct. 8 Auditorium. The public is welcome. settings. The Wright Brass quintet applies its Prior to joining EKU in 1991, he was the director The band, based at Wright-Patterson Air talents to styles ranging from Bach to the Beatles. of youth placement services and administrator of Volleyball Action Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and under the Systems Go, a popular music combo, plays the Louisville/Jefferson County Missing and EKU vs. Morehead State, 7 p.m., McBrayer command of Lt. Col. Alan Sierichs, annually everything from rock to rhythm and blues, and Exploited Child Unit. Arena. travels over 100,000 miles to present more than from country to jazz. The Contemporary Clarinet Dunlap also is the chief executive officer of 450 performances. Quartet is one of the newest ensembles. the National Partnership for Juvenile Services. ‘Autumn Voices’ Lecture The band’s 60 full-time musicians make up The Air Force band will be joined on one Crystal Wilkinson, poet, writer, EKU a number of smaller groups. The Concert Band selection by a group of EKU student musicians. International Banquet Scheduled graduate, member of the Affrilachian Poets and performs a Tickets are available for EKU’s 17th annual currently the visiting writer in residence at EKU, 7 wide spectrum International Banquet, to be held Saturday, Oct. p.m., Grand Reading Room, Crabbe Library. of music, from 26 in the Keen Johnson Ballroom. the standard The event, at 6:30 p.m., includes a dinner Wednesday, Oct. 9 repertoire and commissioned Faculty Horn Recital works to EKUpdate Mick Sehmann, 8 p.m., Gifford Theatre. original arrangements Thursday, Oct. 10 of popular October 7, 2002 Regional Fall Field Day songs and EKUpdate is published every other Meadowbrook Farm, demonstrations and Broadway show Monday during the academic year by tunes. The jazz the Office of University Advancement. tours, 4 p.m.; meal, 6 p.m., sponsored by EKU Comments or questions should be Department of Agriculture and Kentucky ensemble, Night directed to: Department of Agriculture. Program and Flight, plays discussion to follow meal. Special speakers: contemporary EKUpdate Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Billy Ray jazz from University Relations Smith; Danny McKinney, CEO, Burley Tobacco today’s great Jones 308, CPO 7A Growers Cooperative Inc.; and David Gerrein, bands and Eastern Kentucky University chair, Madison County Ag Development Funds. keeps the Air 521 Lancaster Ave. Reservations needed by Tuesday, Oct. 8; call Teresa Long at 622-2228. Richmond, KY 40475-3102 Nappy Roots in Concert 859-622-2301 Foundation and mailed to Student Alumi [email protected] ‘Some Mysteries of Eros’ Ambassadors, Richards Alumni House, 3102, by 8 p.m., Alumni Coliseum. Student tickets on Alan Soble, Department of Philosophy, Oct. 18 sale (limit of 4 per student) for $10 each in Sue Feamster University of Chicago, 7:30 p.m., Student Services Powell Building. For general admission tickets Acting Vice President Saturday, Oct. 12 ($18), call TicketMaster at 859-281-6644 or visit University Advancement Building Auditorium, part of Chautauqua lecture series on love. Kroger’s. Presented by EKU Student Activities Ami Piccirilli Volleyball Homestand Continues Council. Editor EKU vs. Lipscomb, 2 p.m., McBrayer Arena. Friday, Oct. 11 Jerry Wallace Wednesday, Oct. 16 Managing Editor Volleyball Action Monday, Oct. 14 Karen L. Lynn EKU vs. Cincinnati, 7 p.m., McBrayer Arena. Former Governor Speaks Production Columbus Day “It’s Time to Stop Playing Partisan Politics in No classes; University offices closed. Tim Webb Denim Day for Cancer Kentucky,” former Gov. Brereton Jones, 7:30 Photographer p.m., Kennamer Room, Powell Building, Employees asked to wear denim and donate Tuesday, Oct. 15 at least $5 to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer sponsored by EKU Center for Kentucky History & To submit items for next issue: Foundation. All donations should be made Faculty Vocal Recital Politics. Send items to the above location, fax or e-mail address by Oct. 10. payable to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Joyce Hall Wolf, 8 p.m., Gifford Theatre.

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, RACE, Robertson Named Fulbright Senior Specialist COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR VIETNAM ERA combines my consulting with my interest in He is the author of “Self-Directed Growth” VETERAN STATUS, IN THE ADMISSION TO, OR The director of EKU’s Teaching PARTICIPATION IN, ANY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM international higher education. Also, it gives me and has published numerous journal articles and OR ACTIVITY WHICH IT CONDUCTS, OR DIS- CRIMINATE ON SUCH BASIS IN ANY PHASE OF and Learning Center will soon be the chance to tell EKU’s special story in other made many presentations, mostly on college EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED parts of the world.” teaching and learning, at colleges and universi- TO, RECRUITING, HIRING, PROMOTION, AND lending his expertise to educational COMPENSATION. THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF Senior specialists are selected on the basis ties nationwide. Robertson serves on the editorial EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY DOES HEREBY REAFFIRM THE UNIVERSITY'S COMMITMENT TO institutions worldwide. of recognized professional standing and boards for To Improve the Academy and the PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, as ALL QUALIFIED STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF Dr. Douglas Robertson, who has served as achievements. Grants, ECONOMIC OR SOCIAL STATUS AND ENSURING the Center’s first full-time director since last year, which typically cover a well as the Kentucky Journal of Excellence in THAT PARTICIPATION IN ALL UNIVERSITY SPONSORED ACTIVITIES WILL BE ADMINISTERED has been named to the Fulbright Senior 2- to 6-week period, College Teaching and Learning, a new electronic IN A WAY THAT FURTHERS THE PRINCIPLES OF journal. He also is a frequent manuscript EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL Specialists Program. include travel and per OPPORTUNITIES. ANY COMPLAINT ARISING BY Robertson joins a roster of more than 700 diem, plus a $200 a day reviewer for Innovative Higher Education and, REASON OF ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY senior specialists who may be asked to collabo- honorarium. earlier this year, was named senior editor for OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY, JONES BUILD- New Forums Press’s “Practices for Better ING ROOM 409, COATES CPO 37A, 859-622-8020, rate with professional counterparts internation- Robertson came to OR TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE FOR ally on curriculum and faculty development, EKU in 2001 from the Teaching” Book Series. CIVIL RIGHTS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, WASHINGTON, DC. THE BOARD OF REGENTS present lectures, participate in or lead seminars, University of Nevada-Las Robertson is a frequently sought consultant HAS ADOPTED AND SUPPORTS AN AFFIRMATIVE and speaker for a wide variety of educational, ACTION PLAN. COPIES OF THE PLAN ARE and participate in specialized academic Vegas, where he was a AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PRESIDENT'S programs and conferences, among other professor of educational Robertson business, governmental, human service and OFFICE, THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, THE OFFICES OF ALL VICE PRESIDENTS, activities. leadership and director health-care organizations. His current scholar- DEANS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, DIRECTORS ship focuses on building two interrelated theories AND IN THE OFFICE FOR HUMAN RESOURCES. “I feel privileged and honored to receive of the University Teaching and Learning Center. this appointment,” said Robertson, who will He also has taught at Syracuse University and – a developmental model of professors-as- PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER serve for five years. “It creates significant Marylhurst College and Portland State University teachers and a conceptualization of college opportunities for me to provide service that in Oregon. teaching as an educational helping relationship. EKUpdate 3 News Student Team Places Third OkSOBERfest Raises Awareness in National Marketing Contest Of Alcohol-Related Issues A team composed of graduate learn more about the products. Games, contests and special music added to the festive atmo- The number of EKU students drinks a week. Compared to drinking patterns and undergraduate students at EKU sphere. at other colleges and universities, Eastern who typically abstain from alcohol has finished third in the General If the judges were impressed with the effort, ranks about average. the dealership’s owner, Sid Adams, was ecstatic is up to 43 percent. The schedule of OkSOBERfest events Motors Marketing Internship national about the results. Ever-dangerous binge drinking has follows: competition. Bottom line: thanks to an event attendance decreased significantly. Monday, Oct. 7 – Community Forum on The team, which dubbed itself the EKU of almost 1,100 prospective customers, student On-campus alcohol-related violations Alcohol Issues, 6 p.m., Perkins Building, Pride Advertising Agency, developed have been cut in almost half. sponsored by Madison County Community and presented “Summer Vacation – Despite the progress, however, the work Partnership. Discussion topics include The Ultimate Pontiac Road Trip,” a to educate students about the dangers of underage drinking, alcohol sales to minors, promotion designed to increase alcohol abuse is never ending. perceptions of law enforcement and research awareness among Eastern students of That’s the reason for OkSOBERfest, a results. Candidates in local elections will be the Pontiac Vibe product line and the month-long observance at EKU designed to present. Sid Adams Pontiac-Buick-GMC raise awareness about healthy lifestyle choices. Friday, Oct. 18 – Drunk Driving dealership in Richmond. Activities will include public forums, demon- Simulator, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., outside Powell “Considering this was the first strations, displays, an interactive awareness Building. Participants can set a blood- alcohol time Eastern had ever participated in program and a concert/dance. content level and see what it would be like this contest, winning third place was “We look at alcohol use on a con- behind the wheel. absolutely phenomenal,” said Dr. S.J. tinuum,” said Sandra Medley, staff psychologist Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Natural High Day, 11 Garner, professor in the Department with the Counseling Center and chair of the a.m.-2 p.m., outside Powell Building, of Management, Marketing and University’s 14-member Substance Abuse information, giveaways, demonstrations, Administrative Communication, who taught the awareness of the local dealership jumped from Committee. “The safest choice is to abstain, but interactive awareness program with Men in two classes that joined efforts for the project. “It 41 to 74 percent. if students are going to drink we want them to Black and a “drinking wall,” where members says our students are extremely hard-working After establishing a theme, the students – 19 make informed, lower-risk choices. of the campus community can write how and creative, and that our marketing classes are undergraduates in an Advertising Campaigns “We’re excited about the continual alcohol has affected their lives. successful.” class supervised by seven MBA students in a decrease we’re seeing,” she added. “The vast Thursday, Oct. 24 – “RockSOBER,” The highlight of the spring semester-long Promotional Seminar course – were split into majority of EKU students don’t drink in a high- giveaways, concert/dance. Details TBA. effort was a 4½-hour on-campus event where the teams and spent a considerable portion of the risk way.” In addition to the special events, Pontiac Vibe, Grand Am and Aztek were semester conducting research and creating an In fact, recent survey results indicate that residence halls will host alcohol-related displayed in creative situational themes so advertising strategy not to exceed a fixed budget 74 percent of EKU students drink five or fewer displays. students could enjoy an afternoon of fun and of $2,500. EKU Conducting Stream Restoration/Reforestation Project

EKU has received $7,000 to help meanders, which produce highly diverse the Muddy Creek project: a geography major is Environmental Planning examined the Watershed conduct a stream restoration and ecosystems. “Therefore, restoration efforts developing a series of Geographic Information locations where growth and development should have a high payoff in terms of Systems (GIS) maps; two earth science students threatened to destroy native prairie grasses. reforestation project along a section of preservation and conservation of aquatic are collecting water samples; a chemistry major Such projects “make textbook learning more Muddy Creek that runs through the species.” is helping to analyze the water samples; and a relevant,” Jones said, “and help students integrate n Because the site is located downstream wildlife management major will join the team knowledge rather than memorize it and spit it University’s Meadowbrook Farm. from the Blue Grass Army Depot and a soon to help identify and map locations of back.” The Bluegrass PRIDE Community Grant will Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Management remnant patches of native prairie grass in the More details about the community workday be used to purchase native trees that will be Area, the collaborative partnerships permit county. will be announced next spring. Individuals and planted in a mile-long “riparian corridor” along a “unique opportunity to produce dramatic In addition, 16 students in Dr. Alice Jones’ groups interested in helping may contact Banks at the stream to prevent erosion and reduce improvements in water quality in a relatively spring semester class on Land Use and 622-1622 or Judge at 622-1310. sediment pollution. Members of the campus short time frame,” possibly as soon as 2-3 community and public will be invited to participate years, Banks said. in a daylong gala at the farm next spring to plant “We’re all coming to realize the importance Kits Offered to Help Test Local Water the tree seedlings. of water,” Banks said, “and that water is the EKU’s Center for Appalachian Studies is litmus test for everything that goes on all around Three EKU departments are joining with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife collaborating with the University’s Division of it.” to encourage students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members to take part in National Farms and the Division of Facilities Services to Farmers are “the original environmental- Water Monitoring Day on Oct. 18, sponsored by the American Clean Water Foundation, by oversee the project, and is seeking additional ists,” said Michael Judge, EKU director of farms. helping perform simple tests in safe, accessible water streams in Madison County. funds to install fencing along the creek corridor to “We base our livelihoods on renewable The departments of Geography, Earth Science, and Chemistry will provide water test reduce cattle access to the creek, which will resources. Even so, we still need to take the lead kits and training for interested groups and individuals who are willing to gather and submit further reduce erosion and fecal coliform on using environmentally sound practices. Being data between Oct. 12-27 from four key tests: dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity/clarity and contamination. affiliated with the University, it is our responsibil- temperature. Dr. Alan Banks, director of the Center, ity to take a leadership role in new and some- “The samplings require no special skills and can be performed by youth ages 8 and termed the site “ideal for a demonstration project times controversial projects. By doing this up,” said Dr. Alice Jones, associate professor of geography and coordinator of the project. of best management practices” for several project, we will not only help protect the Muddy “It takes only a few minutes per site, and interested groups and individuals are encouraged reasons: Creek watershed, but we will be setting an to choose their own testing sites. n The location on a university farm will allow example for others to follow.” “Community members with access to creeks or streams on farms or other private for “innumerable” educational opportunities, Previously, the University received a property are particularly encouraged to participate,” she said. for EKU and local K-12 students. $17,000 grant from the Kentucky Water Tests involve pretreated strips and dissolving tablets similar to those used in spas and n The Muddy Creek Watershed is one of five Resources Research Institute to launch a project, pools; dissolved oxygen and pH tests use a premeasured tablet that is dissolved in the water. “megasites” identified by the Kentucky “Linking Land Use to Water Quality in the Muddy More experienced volunteers may also complete more technical analyses such as Chapter of the Nature Conservancy for Creek Subbasin of the Kentucky River.” The grant macroinvertebrate counts (bugs) at their testing sites. landscape-scale conservation efforts, and enabled a partnership between several EKU National Water Monitoring Day is part of “2002: The Year of Clean Water,” proclaimed one of only two sites where the Conservancy faculty members and Tom Edwards of the by Congress in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. The event is has partnered with the Kentucky Department Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife/Nature planned to increase the citizens’ awareness of their role in protecting and preserving the of Fish and Wildlife to hire a basin-wide Conservancy. quality of the nation’s waters by assisting in this national test. conservation manager. Five students from four different academic To participate, contact Jones at 622-1424 or [email protected] before Oct. 10. n The site is in the middle of a series of stream disciplines are working as research assistants on EKUpdate 4 Homecoming Events

Wednesday, Oct. 16 6 p.m. in breezeway adjacent to the pro ing Brunch Buffet, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Case Racers, 2 p.m., Roy Kidd Stadium, Hanger • Department of Libraries Celebration shop. Contact the Office of Student and Annex Lobby. Alumni of English & Theatre, Field. Halftime, performance by the for Students, on the Green in front of Alumni Affairs, 622-8244 or Foreign Languages & Humanities, and Marching Colonels Band and the Home- Library. Free. [email protected]. Philosophy & Religion invited. Contact coming Queen and King coronation. Martha Marcum, Department of English & • Worn Cleat Club, after the game, Home- Friday, Oct. 18 Saturday, Oct. 19 Theatre, Case Annex 467, 622-5861, or coming Tent, Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot. • Department of Earth Sciences Cookout • Open House, 9-11 a.m., Richards Alumni [email protected]. All former football players, managers, for Alumni and Friends, 5 p.m., Front House, Lancaster Avenue. • Forensic Science Alumni Party, 11 a.m., trainers, and their families invited. Lawn, Roark Building. Send reservations to 5K Homecoming Race, 10 a.m., Lancaster Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot, Free. For [email protected] or Shawna Avenue, awards given to first place for men, more information, contact Dr. Robert Fraas, 2nd Bi-Annual EKU African- Cassidy-Quan, Roark 103, telephone 622- women, age group, wheelchair and Moore 337, 622-1982, or American Homecoming Reunion 1273. rollerblade. Enter by completing the [email protected]. • College of Justice & Safety Juvenile included form. • Department of Family & Consumer Friday, Oct. 18 Justice, Corrections & Child Welfare Homecoming Parade, 10 a.m., Lancaster Sciences Homecoming Brunch, 11 a.m.- • Registration, 3-6 p.m., Best Western/ Speaker Series, A Strength-Based Avenue and downtown Richmond. 12:30 p.m. Free. Alumni, friends and Holiday Plaza Approach to Meeting the Needs of High-Risk • College of Justice & Safety Alumni students invited. Send reservations to Kathy • Friendship, Food & Fun, 6-9 p.m., Best Youth, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Stratton Building, Society Awards Brunch, 10 a.m., Stratton Schieve, Burrier 102, 622-3445, or Western/Holiday Plaza Scott J. Larson, D.Min., and Larry K. Cafeteria, fun for the entire family including [email protected]. • “Back in the Day” Magic Moment, 10 p.m., Brendtro, Ph.D., focus on the importance of the Justice & Safety Kids Corner with • Department of Agriculture Homecom- Best Western/Holiday Plaza, music by Mike the adult-child relationship/bond, the coloring books, games and special ing Cookout, after the Parade, A.B. Carter Covington. strengths of the individual youth and the entertainment for our junior alumni. Building. Free. Contact Dr. Danny G. Britt at strength of the community in working with Advance registration required. For details, 859-622-2228 or email Saturday, Oct. 19 high-risk youth. Larson and Brendtro are contact the Office of Student & Alumni [email protected] by Oct. 18. • Registration, 9-11 a.m., Best Western/ co-authors of “Reclaiming Our Prodigal Affairs at 622-8244 or • Colonel Country Fair, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Holiday Plaza Sons and Daughters: A Practical Approach [email protected] Coliseum Parking Lot, featuring entertain- • “Talegating,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Alumni for Connecting with Youth in Conflict.” • Department of Technology Alumni ment, a variety of foods and tailgating with Coliseum Parking Lot Registration fee is $50 per person. For Cookout, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Front Lawn, members of the EKU family. Groups • “We’ve Still Got It” Dance, 9 p.m.-midnight, more information, call 622-8078. Whalin Complex. Also, celebrate the 25th sponsoring booths and/or tents will include Best Western Holiday Plaza, music by • College of Justice & Safety Golf, 1 p.m., Anniversary of the Construction Manage- Admissions, Alumni Relations, Chi Omega, Smooth Jazzy Sounds. Parking available in Arlington Golf Course, Join College of ment Program. Cost is $10.50. Deadline for College of Arts & Sciences, College of Chevron Station next to hotel. Justice & Safety alumni, faculty and friends reservations is Oct. 15. Send reservations to Business & Technology, College of for an afternoon of golf at Arlington. John Stratman, coordinator, Construction Education, EKU Bookstore, Environmental Sunday, Oct. 20 Advance registrations are required and Management Program, Department of Health Student Club, Richmond Younger • Memorial Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.- green fees are payable that day at the course Technology, Whalin Technology Complex Women’s Club and Student Alumni noon, EKU Meditation Chapel ($25 covers the green fee and a golf cart). 307, Contact John Stratman or Steve Fardo, Ambassadors. Groups will be assigned upon arrival, unless Whalin 307, phone 622-3232; email • Diversity Office Open House, noon-1 Contacts: Donna Kenney, 986-8699 (h) or 622- you have your own foursome. Following the [email protected]. p.m., 442 Student Services Building 5059 (w) or Dickie Smith, 623-8865 (h) or match, a picnic for all golfers is planned at • College of Arts & Sciences Homecom- • Homecoming Game, EKU vs. Murray State 622-1681 (w). Peterman Highlights Employee Assistance Program Available Libraries’ Autumn An Employee Assistance Program YourResources Voices Lecture Series is now available to all benefit-eligible employees. by Gary Barksdale, director of Human Resources A talk by Lexington-based on bookstore shelves this month. This new benefit is an enhancement to the Sponsored by the EKU College of Arts & University’s group Life and Long Term Disability businessman John Peterman Sciences. through UnumProvident and is provided at no Look for the Universal Access Card that will highlights the annual Autumn cost to the employee. The Program, titled put you in touch with a full range of services. n Tuesday, Oct. 22, Tom Thurman, a LifePhases, is designed to help employees Non-benefit-eligible employees experienc- Voices Lecture Series sponsored by filmmaker from Shelby County. After balance work and personal life. Eligible ing workplace or family issues may contact EKU Libraries. receiving degrees from Centre College employees will be receiving detailed information Human Resources for assistance and referrals. and a Universal Access Card through campus Peterman, who achieved national and the University of Kentucky, Thurman mail within the next couple of weeks. The prominence with his quirky J Peterman taught literature and film studies courses WOW Wagon to Visit Campus Universal Access Card is the ticket to access the catalogs, will speak Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at Tulane University and Berea College. The Human Resources Benefit section has provided services that are designed to address a in the Grand Reading Room of Crabbe Library. He has produced and directed seven made arrangements to have the Madison range of employee benefit needs, providing easy His appearance is sponsored by EKU’s College independent documentaries for public County’s Health Department WOW Wagon visit access to information through toll free numbers. of Business & Technology. and commercial television stations, campus on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Program offerings include: The J Peterman Co. folded in 1999, but including “A History of Basketball in WOW Wagon, which was started in 1998, is a n LifeBalance® Program. Available to the resurfaced two years later. In his book Kentucky: Great Balls of Fire,” a four- mobile source of positive health information. The “Peterman Rides Again,” Peterman explains hour, $800,000 documentary, narrated employee and family, the program is WOW Wagon serves schools and businesses in how to turn dreams into action and how true by National Public Radio host Bob designed to help address life’s daily Central Kentucky by providing brochures, passion and drive are not defeated by failure, Edwards. Sponsored by the EKU College challenges, from workplace stress to family interactive displays and presentations on a variety but applied instead to a new venture. of Health Sciences. issues like parenting, education, aging, of issues. Information regarding the Kentucky Other lectures in the month-long series, financial and legal questions. It provides Children’s Insurance Program will also be all at 7 p.m. in the Grand Reading Room, are: n Tuesday, Oct. 29, Janie Webster Leech, 24-hour access to professional advice, available on the Wagon. On this visit the staff of author of “Fingernail Moon,” recipient of including face-to-face visits when needed. the WOW wagon will be prepared to conduct n Transition Insurance Options. Quality blood pressure checks and other simple health n Tuesday, Oct. 8, Crystal Wilkinson, poet, the Gold Medallion Book Award and a coverages are offered based on your needs screenings. writer, EKU graduate, member of the visiting professor in EKU’s Department of when you change employers or retire. An The services of the WOW Wagon are Affrilachian Poets and currently the Geography. The book tells the story of easy way to access an array of individual absolutely free and the health messages Visiting Writer in Residence at EKU. Her how, to protect her young daughter from insurance products at preferred costs. presented are appropriate for people of any age poetry and short fiction has appeared in being sexually abused, Leech and her n assist america®. This 24-hour network of or background. Obsidian II: Black Literature in Review, daughter embarked on a five-year emergency medical and legal resources The WOW wagon will be set up at the Keen Calyx, The Briar Cliff Review, African journey around the world, establishing officer valuable protections when the Johnson Building from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Voices and Eclipsing a Nappy New new lives in the countries where they employee travels more than 100 miles from will then move to the vicinity of Facilities Services Millennium. Her first collection of short stayed. Sponsored by the EKU College of home. With just one call, covered employ- from 1 to 3 p.m. stories, “Blackberries, Blackberries,” Justice & Safety. ees and their families have access to If response is positive we will plan on future was published in 2000, and her second For more information, call 622-3052. qualified professionals trained to manage visits. For more information, contact Human release, “Water Street 1979,” appeared any travel emergency. Resources.