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A NEWSLETTER FOR THE GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

••• Partnership with CMU aids health professions students

Health professions students from Central Michigan University will be able to make an easy transition to graduate studies at Grand Valley.

Under a new agreement signed February 11 , up to three CMU students will be automatically accepted into Grand Valley's master's of science in occupational therapy program after fulfilling pre-admission requirements.

"Grand Valley is developing a strong relationship with CMU students," said Christopher Lewis, outreach coordinator for the School of Health Professions. "Students can apply in their junior year at CMU and then, binding an academic review of their senior year, can be accepted into our program before they graduate."

Jane Toot, director of the School of Health Professions, said, "All of the health programs are very expensive to implement," she said. "The agreement makes better use of resources while still providing services for

students and future patients, especially at a time when there is a need for Photo courtesy of CMU careful spending across the state." Provosts from Grand Valley and Central Michigan University, Gayle Davis and Thomas Storch, sign paperwork that allows up to three The partnership has been a year in the making. Grand Valley faculty CMV students to be automatically accepted into GVSU's master's of members will visit CMU at least once a year to advise students. occupational therapy program. Jane Toot, director of Grand Valley's School of Health Professions, is second from the left in the back row. ···------Across Campus Fleischmann honored Michigan Campus Compact is an association of Michigan universities and colleges that pro­ for service learning motes citizenship by encouraging service experiences for students. The Michigan Campus Compact honored Shirley Fleischmann from the Padnos School of Engineering with an MCC Faculty/Staff Retired professor dies Community Service-Learning Award. The annual award is the highest MCC bestows on One of the founding members of Grand faculty and staff members in Michigan. Valley's faculty died at his San Francisco home on February 3. He was 78. Fleischmann was designated by peers as the Grand Valley faculty or staff member who Professor Louis C. Rus taught English, poetry made the most outstanding contributions in the and linguistics classes from 1963-92. A area of community service-learning through memorial service was held on February 14 at modeling, instruction or special projects. First Christian Reformed Church in Byron Center. Fleischmann has been a driving force behind service-learning for engineering students. Rob Franciosi, professor of English, remem­ Under her leadership, students designed and bered Rus as a "joyful person." built a playroom at the Mel Trotter Ministries, implemented a "Bikes for Kids" program, "He was fun . If you were at a party, he was Photo by John Corriveau developed a partnership with Sibley the kind of person you would want to be next Professor Shirley Fleischmann, right, stands Elementary School to enhance its science cur­ to," he said. with Amy Smitter from the Michigan Campus riculum and conducted energy surveys in a Compact. Fleischmann received the MCC Faculty/Staff Community Service-Learning local neighborhood. continued on page 2 Award.

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY 2 Forum I February 16, 2004 Across Campus continued from page 1 WGS committee seeks

Rus also loved the theater. Franciosi said Jordan Award nominations Rus would often drive to Ontario for the The Women and Gender Studies committee is see)cjng nominations for weekend to see plays at Niagara-on-the­ the Barbara Jordan Award, presented annually to someone who has Lake and Stratford. made contributions in the areas of women's learning, scholarship and leadership. Rus earned his bachelor's, master's and a doctorate degree from the University The award will be presented at the end of the WGS Festival on March 11. of Michigan. He had taught at the Nominations, including the nominee's vita, should be submitted by University of Wyoming, University of February 27 to Diane Six, 210 Lake Superior Hall. Michigan, Bowling Green State and Calvin College.

Rus received one of Grand Valley's first Outstanding Teacher awards in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, and their three children. Louis C. Rus

Women's Center will present outstanding student award

Faculty and staff members and students are invited to nominate a female student for the Women's Center Outstanding Female Student Award.

The award is presented to a student who has significantly impacted the lives of women. Nominations must be received by February 27 . Criteria include the following: Photo by Dianne Carroll-Burdick President Mark A. Murray stands in the Alumni House with internation­ • Commitment to issues of equality as demonstrated through a project al students and faculty members. The event was sponsored by the Office or activity; of International Education. More than 125 international students are enrolled for the winter semester. • Differences the student has made to others through her campus involvement or community volunteerism; Grants available through

• Role modeling that empowers and inspires other women; Office of International Education Faculty and staff members are eligible for various grants through the • Excellence in areas of academic study. Office of International Education that support international endeavors. Nominations and supporting materials can be mailed to Jo Ann Wassenaar at the Women's Center, 161 Kirkhof Center, or sent via e-mail The Intercultural Studies Faculty Development Grant is available to to [email protected]. The winner or winners will be announced during the Women's Commission Awards Ceremony on March 11. continued on page 3 ···------FORUM Volume 28, Number 26 GVFaces The GVSU Forum is published by the News and Information Services Office every Monday Stephen Rowe when classes are in session and biweekly dur­ professor of Philosophy ing the summer. The submission deadline is Tuesday noon. Send publication items to Stephen Rowe talked about his recently published Michele Coffill, editor, c/o [email protected]. books, Wandering and Living Philosophy, and said Telephone: 616-331-2221. Fax: 616-331-2250. writing comes from teaching. Faculty and staff members can find an online "Sketches" submission form on the Web at "You can't possibly be a good teacher unless you do www.gvsu.edu/online/forum/form.html. the same things you expect students to do ," he said. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Wandering, a collaboration with fellow philosophy professor Peimin Ni , combines Chinese calligraphy and philosophic verse. Living Philosophy was also Stephen Rowe Visit GVNow, Grand Valley's daily online pub­ published last year; it encourages the use of Socratic lication, on the Web at: www.gvnow.gvsu.edu/ thought beyond the classroom. Of the eight books Rowe has written , two have been published in foreign language editions. Several oth­ "Philosophy is not just an academic subject, but a ers are used as textbooks at universities in the way of being. It's not just a way of thinking, but a United States, China, England and Japan. He said GVNOW way of relating to oneself and to others," he said. many, including Living Philosophy, stress the links between philosophy, liberal education and leading a After studying philosophy and religion at Colgate fully examined life. University and the University of Chicago, Rowe joined Grand Valley and became one of the founders "In teaching philosophy, the practice of interacting of its William James College. He also chaired Grand with students and mentoring younger faculty - the Valley's philosophy department for 14 years. whole practice is liberal education," he said. 3 Forum I February 16, 2004 What's Ahead Former NBA player wi 11 Center. The event is open to the public and free; Electroacoustic concert for more information, call xl2177. promote study abroad features music programs Founded in 1996, the company highlights the from the U.S. African-American fraternity and sorority art Five-time NBA champion Steve Kerr will form of stepping and its links to dance tradi­ "Into the Soundscape V," the fifth concert in a emphasize the importance of study abroad pro­ tions around the world. multi-channel sound projection concert series grams and international understanding when he held this academic year, will be held this speaks to Grand Valley students. Activist speaks out against Thursday, February 19, at 8 p.m. in the Loosemore Auditorium of the De Vos Center. Born in media's portrayal of women Beirut, Exactly what is a multi-sound projection concert? Lebanon, Kerr Ann Simonton was once a top model featured went to school in beauty-conscious magazines like Glamour, "If you don't know what the concert is about, in several Vogue and Cosmopolitan. Today, decades after you should come!" said Chin-Chin Chen, director regions of the turning her back on her lucrative modeling of Grand Valley's Music Technology Center. "As Middle East career, Simonton travels nationwide to expose far as I know, no other places in Michigan are when his what she calls the media's blatant propaganda. doing multi-channel sound projection concerts." father, Malcolm The model­ The concert will feature five electroacoustic Kerr, was a turned-acti vist compositions on CDs and one video and audio university will speak on the piece on DVD, according to Chen. The works professor. issue of "Media will be played over 16 speakers, one subwoofer, Named presi­ and Power" and and a mixer. No human performers will take the dent of the its effects on stage, although a sound projectionist will be at society on American Steve Kerr the mixer to feed signals to the speakers. University of February 18 . Beirut in 1982, Malcolm Kerr was assassinated Simonton's The concert, the first of the series to be held on in 1984. multi-media the Grand Rapids Campus, is curated by presentation Professor Anna Rubin of the University of Despite his family 's tragedy, Steve Kerr remains begins at 9 p.m. Maryland and features music from the United in the Pere committed to a global education. The Office of Ann Simonton States. The final concert of the series, held International Education is sponsoring his visit. Marquette Room March 25, willl feature compositions from Interim Dean Mark Schaub said it's important to of the Kirkhof Eastern Europe. bring in someone students will listen to. Center. The event is open to the public and free.

"Students who might normally skip a program More than two decades ago, Simonton appeared Maia Quartet celebrated about study abroad might listen to a five-time on the cover of Sports Illustrated and Seventeen for its innovation NBA champion," Schaub said. and on the pages of Glamour, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Wom en's Day, Bride and other The Maia Quartet, a string quartet praised by Steve Kerr will speak at the Cook-DeWitt national magazines. She also acted in dozens of critics for its "sparkling musical intelligence" Center on Wednesday, February 18 , at 2 p.m. national television commercials before becom­ and innovation, will perform at 8 p.m. on ing disillusioned with the way the mass media Friday, February 20, in the Van So Ike ma Now a NBA analyst for Turner Sports, Kerr glamorizes dangerous stereotypes of women Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center. won championships as a player with the (and to a lesser extent, men) . Chicago Bulls (1996, 1997 and 1998) and San The string quartet of the University of Iowa Antonio Spurs (1999 and 2003). Now one of the nation 's leading authorities on School of Music, the Maia Quartet has the effects of media images, Simonton presents appeared in major concert halls throughout the her compelling expose on the disturbing conse­ United States. Dance ensemble makes quences of those images and hopes to encour­ return appearance age people to become critical consumers of the Collaborations with leading chamber musicians media. She has been arrested and jailed 11 have included performances with violist Step Afrika!, the popular percussive dance times for her nonviolent and often humorous Michael Tree of the Guarneri Quartet, violinist ensemble, makes a return trip to Grand Valley protests. Peter Zazofsky of the Muir Quartet and to help celebrate Black History Month. renowned concert pianist Ann Schein. Her visit is sponsored by the Women's Center, Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Counseling Center, Women 's Issues Volunteer Friday's concert is open to the public and free. Affairs, Step Afrika! will perform at 8 p.m. on Corps and other organizations. For more information, call the Music Wednesday, February 18 , in the Cook-DeWitt Department at x13484. ···------Across Campus continued from page 2 Faculty and staff members can visit peers at Grand Valley partner institu­ tions with the Faculty/Staff Exchange Program Grant. Partner institutions tenured and tenure-track faculty members. The grant is designed to are in Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, England, Germany, Ghana, help fund intercultural activities in the areas of research, curriculum Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, and Trinidad and Tobago. internationalization and attendance at intercultural studies conferences and seminars. The deadline for development grant applications is March 12; faculty/staff exchange program applications should be submitted by June 1. Staff members can apply for the International Affairs Staff Development Applications can be found online at www.gvsu.edu/ied. For more infor­ Grant, which is used to fund activities like attendance at conferences. mation, call x13898. 4 Forum I February 16, 2004 ••• ••• ALENDAR OF VENTS

General Events 8 p.m.: Black History Month event: Step Afrika! Certification Class. 145 FH. Call x13659 for CDC. Call x12177 for more information. more information. Arts Hotline 616-331-ARTS Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 p.m.: Women's Center other organizations 7 p.m .: Black History Month event: Showtime at Thurs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. sponsor Ann Simonton, speaking on "Media the Apollo. Grand River Room, KC. Call and Power." Pere Marquette Room, KC. Call x12177 for more information. Mon. Feb. 16 x12748 for more information.

12 noon: Women's Center sponsors "Her Story," Sun., Feb. 22 with Veta Tucker. KC Cabins D, E, F. Call Thurs., Feb. 19 x12748 for information. 3 p.m.: Music Department Concert. The 13th 7:30-9 a.m.: Toastmasters International Club Annual High School Honors Band Concert 8 p.m .: Music Department Concert. GVSU Jazz weekly meeting. University Club Room, with GVSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Ensemble. LAT, PAC. Call x13484 for infor­ DEV. Call x12204 for more information. LAT, PAC. Call x13484 for more information. mation. 1-3 p.m.: Human Resources Leadership 8 p.m.: Music Department Concert. University Development Program: Stopping the Hurt: Singers, Select Women's Ensemble, and Tues., Feb. 17 From Tolerance to Appreciation. 204 KC. Madrigal Ensemble. LAT, PAC. Call x13484 Call x12215 for more information. for more information. 12 noon-I p.m.: Wellness Center Health Awareness Clinic. Vitamins and Supplements. 3 p.m.: AWRl Seminar: Freshwater of the Nile 215/216 KC. Call x13659 for information. River (Egypt) and in West Michigan: Common Mon., Feb. 23 Concerns and Human Impact. Lake Michigan 3-5 p.m.: FfLC Workshop: Responding to Center. Call x13749 for information. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Career Services sponsors West Classroom Incivilities (repeat of Feb. 3). Michigan Career Connections. 2nd floor, EC. 303C DEV. Call x13498 for information. 8 p.m.: Music Department Concert. Into the Call xl3311 for more information. Soundscape V. Loosemore Auditorium, DEV. 3-5 p.m.: Counseling and Career Development Call xl3484 for more information. 2 p.m.: Women's Commission meeting. 161 KC . Center Workshop: Creative Expressions (1st Call x12748 for more information. of 5 sessions). 204 STU. Call x13266 for more information. Fri, Feb. 20 3-5 p.m.: FfLC Workshop: Essential Teaching Skills: Effective Question Asking (closed 9 a.m.-12 noon: FfLC Workshop: Guided group). 204 Keller, Pew Campus. Call Wed., Feb. 18 Inquiry Methods of Teaching Science. 1110 x13498 for more information. MAK. Call x13498 for more information. 7:30-9 a.m.: Toastmasters International Club 8 p.m.: Music Department Concert. University weekly meeting. 142 KC . Call x12204 for 3-5 p.m.: FfLC Workshop: Technology Teaching Concert Band. LAT, PAC . Call x13484 for more information. Circle: Getting Started. University Club Room, more information. Meadows. Call x13498 for information. 2 p.m.: The Office of International Education Sports sponsors NBA champion Steve Kerr, who 8 p.m.: Guest Artist Series. The Maia Quartet. will talk about study abroad opportunities. Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall, PAC. Home events only CDC. Call x13898 for more information. Call x13484 for more information. Fri., Feb. 20 5 p.m.: Fresh Food Company sponsors Chef's Challenge 2004. $7 all-you-care-to-eat buffet. Sat., Feb. 21 4 p.m.: Indoor Track and Field GVSU Open. Upper level Commons. Call x13399 for more 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Wellness Center CPR/First Aid information. ···------Faculty and Staff Sketches

In the News zine about the training benefits of various forms Language Association Convention in San Diego. of martial arts. Anton Tolman, assistant professor of psycholo­ Joseph M. Verschaeve, visiting professor of gy, was interviewed by WZZM-TV and WOOD­ Sonia Dalmia, assistant professor of economics, sociology, was a contributing author for the TV for stories relating to the insanity defense of was interviewed by WGVU Radio and other recently released Handbook of Symbolic accused muderer Jon Siesling. He was also inter­ outlets about her study of engaged West Interactionism, published by Altamira Press. viewed by the Grand Rapids Press for a story on Michigan couples and their education. sexual assault cases in healthcare organizations. Jim Penn, instructor of geography, gave presen­ Jon Jellema, dean of Arts and Humanities, was tations at the lnstituto Nacional de Recursos Erica King, professor of political science, and interviewed by WGVU Radio about the Ottawa Naturales in Lima and to the Gobiemo Regional Gleaves Whitney, director of the Hauenstein County Community Assessment. de Loreto in Iquitos, Peru. Center, were guests on "To The Point," a WOOD-TV news program. Whitney was also Sketches Reva Kasman, assistant professor of mathemat­ interviewed by WWJ-AM and WUFL-AM in ics , served as co-chair of the special Project Detroit about Michigan's Democratic Caucus. Rob Franciosi, professor of English, presented a NExT sessions at the Annual Joint Meetings of paper, titled "Bringing THE WALL to the American Mathematical Society and the Steve Glass, associate professor of movement Broadway: Dramatizing John Hersey's 1950 Mathematical Association of America in science, was interviewed by Men 's Health maga- Holocaust Novel," at the 119th annual Modem Phoenix.