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I The Daily Guardian "Twenty years serving the students of Wright State University" Number 115, Volume XXI Friday, May 17, 1985 Provost speaks about reasons for leaving By KAISTEN HUFF dent, replacing the retiring Wilber News Editor Miller_ A combination of factors prompted "There are a number of challenges Wright State Provost Michael Ferrari (at Drake)," he said. Among these are to accept the presidency of Drake recruitment and retention. Drake's r University, Des Moines, Iowa. new president cited this as a problem He is "deeply impressed with the for all universities right now, but more campus, the faculty and the students" so for private schools that don't have at Drake, but his decision was also state funding to fall back upon. based on the outcome of Wright Ferrari also hopes to improve the ex- State's presidential search. Ferrari was ternal linkages of the institution with one of three finalists for the WSU posi- the corporate, business and profes- tion, but was not chosen for the job. sional community of Des Moines. Ferrari and his family had hoped to One of the first decisions he foresees stay in the Dayton area for quite a having to make is what to do about while when they first came here^wo football at Drake. Currently Drake's years ago from a 12 year residence at football program is Division I; Bowling Green University. Prior to however, the conference in which that they had been at Kent State for Drake is a member has decided to con- three years. "We're leaving a lot of centrate primarily on basketball, and friends (in Ohio)," the provost said. some schools have^already dropped "The (WSU Board of Trustees') their football programs. decision (to appoint Paige Mulhollan Ferrari will have to decide whether Wright State's next president) prompt- to eliminate the program entirely or ed us to have to think through all these reclassify the football program Divi- matters," Ferrari said. "It was not a sion 111. as did the Universit of decision made lightly." Dayton. However, Ferrari believes "all (of He continued, saying the response these challenges) are solvable. There is from students and faculty following such good will, and the people are the trustees' decision has been eager to get on with their task. There's favorable for his staying at WSU. "We no doubt we'll be very successful," he felt very comfortable about stay- said. RUNNERS TAKE TO THE SIDEWALKS to raise money during today's Run for Hunger, ing... (but) the Drake opportunity was Once Ferrari leaves Wright State on sponsored by the Raiders Attack Hunger coalition. Photo by Louise Fish such a special one." July 14, a search for a new provost Ferrari has visited Drake twice with must begin. Ferrari believes new WSU his family and once alone since he was President Mulhollan will appoint an contacted in February or March con- See page 2 Special election limited cerning his interest in the presidency. By KRISTEN HUFF agree with the election commission." He had been contacted in the fall as News Editor Radia was originally elected the S&E well, but at that time told them "I Elsewhere The Student Government Special representative to Student Government didn't think I was interested." Compiled from UPI wire reports Election, originally supposed to deter- by two votes during the Mayvl SG elec- Drake is a private residential univer- mine the new nursing, graduate tions. However, due to an error in sity, founded in 1881. It is made up of studies, and science and engineering classification, some graduate students several colleges: liberal arts and A federal grand jury in Los Angeles yester- representatives, will now determine voted for undergraduate college sciences, business, journalism, phar- day indicted Robert Smyth of Huntington only the new nursing rep. representatives rather than a represen- macy, education, continuing educa- Beach, California, for illegally exporting to Israel 800 Krvton devices that can be used to Keith Jones, election commission tative from the School of Graduate tion, and a nationally recognized law trigger nuclear weapons. chairer, was notified Tuesday that Studies. school. Sunil Radia, candidate for SG Se» page 2 Ferrari will be Drake's tenth presi- It will take four days to train 500 replace- representative from the College of ment flyers if the 4900 pilots went on strike Science and Engineering, suffered against United Airlines at midnight last night third degree burns following a cook- as expccted. Supervisors are to fill the time gap Damewood appointed but some United flights will be cancelled. ing accident. Sieve Lyons, assistant director of Rev. James L. Damewood has been time capacity. The House Budget Committee met in private Student Development for International named the new campus minister, He earned his Master's in Divinity session again yesterday afternoon, trying to Student Advising, said Radia is in replacing Pastor King Bradow, who is from the United Theological Seminary hammer out an agreement whether to freeze Miami Valley Hospital with burns on leaving the position to become the defense spending regardless of inflation. Senate in Dayton in 1967 and was ordained by GOP Chief Robert Dole says the Democrats his arms, chest and face, as'well as Ohio Communitas Consultant in the Southwest Ohio Association, are "mutilating" the budget. extremely severe burns on his hands. Columbus. United Church of Christ that year. Lyons added that Radia will have to Damewood was appointed by the Damewood was previously A $6.5 million check accepted by USA for be in the hospital probably until next Dayton Ministries in Higher Education employed by DMHE at the Sinclair Africa in New York yesterday brings to SI I Friday because he must receive Board of Trustees, who are responsi- million the amount of cash collected from the Community College Campus Ministry smash recording "We Arc the World." The treatments for his hands every day. ble for main-line Protestant campus from 1978-1981. group's bestselling effort benefits the hungry The election of a S&F. rep will be ministry staffing and programs at The campus ministry team located in both \frica and the United States. postponed until next fall. "It's not fair Wright State and Sinclair Community in ihe Campus Ministry Center west of to run it when he's not here to cam- College. Allyn Hall are provided by the Roman Hollywood is mourning the death of actress paign," Jones said. Damewood has been the pastor of Margaret Hamilton, who starred in more than Catholic Church. 75 movies. The Cleveland native's most "Student Government concurs with the Riverdale United Church of Christ Damewood will be available to memorable role was that of the decidedly nas- this," he continued, "and at Friday's on North Main Street in Dayton since students, faculty and staff on Mondays ty Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 classic meeting they should vote officially to 1974 and will remain there in a part- through Thursdays. The Wizard of Ot. 2 The Dally Guardian May 17, 1985 Banquet to be held for Wright State athletes National Basketball Association the most valuable male and female honored at the banquet, including career scoring record. Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson will athletes from the 1984-85 sports Hylton Dayes, a three-time first-team The three-time Consensus All- speak at the Wright State athletic season. soccer Ail-American; Tim Jurs and American was the UPI Player of the all-sports banquet on Tuesday, May 21 The Athletic Council Award, given Scott Troutwine, national swimming Year in 1958, 1959 and 1960. His at 6:30 p.m. at the Mandalay Banquet to the upperclass male and female champions in individual events; Ken career scoring total of 2973 points still Center in West Carrollton. athletes with the highest grade point Davis, national runner-up at 158 ranks third on the career scoring chart More than 120 letter winners in 15 average, will also be awarded. pounds for the wrestling team; and behind Pete Maravich and Austin varsity sports will be honored at the Mark Vest, a second-team All-America Carr. He averaged 33.8 points in his banquet, with the most valuable "We are proud of the achievements selection by the National Association three-year career. athlete of each sport also recognized. of our fine student-athletes during the of Basketball Coaches. Robertson went on to an outstand- 1984-85 sports season and we feel this Fourteen of the fifteen varsity sports ing career in the National Basketball Highlight of the banquet will be the is a fitting conclusion to an excellent are coming off winning seasons. The Association, playing for th$ Cincinnati presentation of the Alumni Award to (year)," Director of Athletics Michael men's swimming team recorded the Royals from 1960-1970 and for the J. Cusack said. "We are hopeful the highest finish so far in 1984-85, Milwaukee Bucks from 1970-74. community will come out and honor finishing fourth at the Division II Robertson's name is still prominent our athletes." national championships.