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FallI e:n roll ment nears 30 1 000 An inn~.~ l.n the number of.grnd.Lmt NIH grant to boost HHS research capacity tLJd!~nr helped pu h the U niver:si ry' The Departmento alth ervke , ation om "'ill h u:.e all of the oUe~· a demic prog ms in fu UeruoUm nt tot I to an Ll· ·im rc ord U.. H nd Hu·man L building Insrirute Health, ha ll.pproved a 1.1 milli n gmnuo helpfP< y on c ntrnllocation at a project d total co t o 'I , 2 million. The fo:r s.cv r l r search laborntori · as part of n ·w b111ildlng fm th rat: h agr~ ro pa}' 75 r nl of rhe proje l' co·r, hile the College of He· hh and Human rvice . Uni .... enlty t~ rai in_g it~ 25 percent h an; of mar hing fund·. The granr, lmno11n. ed d11 ring rhe Sept. 2. Board of Trusree The peer·r vi wed grnnt ward r cognized 1:he Univ rsi.t and c~U ge' commilment to research and carry· ing Olll •the coil e' a adem[ mi ion tn the heal·rh . i ·n ·. MThe fa uhy i commi!rtt:d l "XC: ll n<:e i.n res.eaich, training fu.tui gene • tioruofbiomedical and allied health sch olars, Atnd . ruvidin.,g. · ietuill , II omperen bio· m die: l work force to rv the h alth c:ar andreh abilirnrion needsofKal millloo, Mich., and the rural ar o · u.th'-v · MiChigan," th war-

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Homecoming week Oct. 6-13 promises to be blast Emerita Rider honored for There will be a little something for ev- tor/comedian Tim Allen and international of the Seibert Administration Building, lifetime achievement by peers eryone Oct. 6 through Oct. 13when WMU news correspondent James Hickey, will Fritter Fest at 2 p.m. on the Promenade Barbara Rider, professor emerita of celebrates Homecoming 2002, "A Blast broadcast historical highlights of its evo- Plaza near Wood Hall and the Western occupational therapy, has won the 2002 from the Past: WMU Through the De- lution, feature former staffers on air and Olympics at 3:30 p.m. near Goldsworth Lindy Boggsaward. cades." present a decade-by-decade musical re- Valley Pond. The day's activities will end The award is a national honor be- Among the many activities open to the view during a dinner Saturday, Oct. 12. with entertainment and a student pep rally stowed annually by the American Oc- public will be a 5K and 1K run/walk; the Earlier that day, members of the WIDR near the pond. cupational Therapy Association. It rec- wild and wacky Friday Festival; and a vari- Alumni Society, one ofthe WMU Alumni For more homecoming information or to ognizes the winner's lifetime achieve- ety of shows, concerts and athletic compe- Association's constituent organizations, confirm event times, visit the homecoming ment in effecting political change in titions. will gather with hundreds of other alumni Web site at o~check the events calendar on the therapy. station WIDR-FM 89.1 will be adding to coming PepFest from 1 to 3 p.m. in the WMU news Web site at Hyames Field. wmich.edu/wmu/news/events> . Department of Occupational Therapy tivities by commemorating its 50th anni- The free PepFest (buying a meal ticket is from 1976 to 1985, has served on the versary. WIDR, which helped launch the optional) is a perfect place for alumni and Kalamazoo County Board of Commis- careers of such media heavyweights as ac- friends to gather, socialize and fire up for Campus Classic begins sioners, the Family Independence the Homecoming football game against Agency Board, the Kalamazoo County the University ofCentral Florida,the new- Saturday homecoming Human Services Board and the volume 29 est football team to join the Mid-Ameri- Kalamazoo County Mental Health number 3 estern can Conference. The annual Homecoming Campus Clas- Board. She continues to practice occu- NEWS Those attending the largepre-gameparty sic race/walk event is the first event of the pational therapy after 47 years in the will be able reminisce with alumni from day Saturday., Oct. 12, with on-site regis- field. EDITOR:Cheryl P. Rolond. CONTRIBUTORS: Jeonne Boron.Jessico their eras, visit with representatives from tration beginning at 8 a.m. in the Bernhard "Barbara Rider was instrumental in English. Mon Gerord. Tonyo R.Hernondez. Morie E. Lee. Thomos A. bringing public awareness to issues re- Myers. Mork E. Schwerin ond Gail H. Towns. GRAPHIC DESIGN: severalofWMU's academiccolleges,check Center. Neil Simon. out the alumni association's constituent The 1KKids' Run and Fun Walk start at garding accessibilityfor individuals with WESTERN NEWS (USPS 362·2101 is published by the Office of societies, and listen to live music while 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K race/walk at physical impairments in Kalamazooarea University Relations, Wclwood Hall, Western Michigan University, enjoying fabulous food. If the weather co- 9:15 a.m. businesses including Western Michigan 1903 W. Michigan Ave .• Kalomazoo, MI49008·5433, every other University," says Cindee Peterson, de- week when classes are in session. Periodicals postage paid ot operates, they also will be treated to a The event, which is expected to draw as Kolomozoo, MI 49008·5165. special display of vintage cars from the many as 1,800 participants this year, at- partment chairperson. POSTMASTER: Send oddress chonges t~ Western News, Office of Gilmore Classic Car Club Museum. tracts students, faculty and staff, alumni, One example ofRider's political savvy University Relations, Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michi· community membersand anumber ofother came when she undertook her "packag- gan Ave., Kalomozoo, MI 49008-5433. Other Bronco fans will fire up for the 3:30 p.m. football game by gathering in West Michigan runners. ing project," after she noticed that air- WESTERN NEWS is distributed without chorge to foculty and stoff line peanut bags were difficult for eld- V) members, retirees and friends of the University, and is available at the corporate area of the Hyames Field "The Campus Classic has become one of 3 several campus locations. Most of the articles also are available erly and disabled people to open. Her UJ tent village. Tents as well as game tickets the most popular homecoming events on z online at www.wmich.edu/wmu/news. campus," says Matt Kurz, associate vice study received national attention and Z are still available. DEADLINE:Items to be considered for publicotion should be submit· UJ president for university relations. helped to reform packaging standards. ""l- ted to the Office of University Relations by 5 p.m. friday the week The WMU Alumni Association willkick V) Now in its fourth year, the certified race Since her retirement from WMU in ~ preceding the publicotian dote. foil 2002 publication dotes are: off its celebration of Homecoming week- Sept. 5, Sept.19, Oct. 3, Oct.17, Oct. 31, Nov.14 ond Dec. 5. end on Friday, Oct. 11, with a dinner course begins in front of the Bernhard Cen- 1991, Rider has continued 'to publish, N Items moy be submmed by moil, fox 1387·84221 or •. moil o consult and work in nursing homes and o ([email protected]· honoring the winners of its Distinguished ter and stretches 3.1 milesacrossthe WMU N campus. Runners, walkers and event vol- home health care. M- OFFICES that receive too many copies-or too few copies-ore Alumni Awards at 6:30 p.m. in the West ffi asked to coli 387·8400. WMU is on equol opportunity/employer/ Ballroom of the Bernhard Center. unteers are invited to an awardsceremony, "Barbara is a visionary and national o affirmative action institution. Also on Friday, students will be partici- brunch and door prize drawings following and international advocate for the pro- g pating in a variety of zany contests during the event. Registration information for run- fession of occupational therapy and the (i) WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSrTY the traditional Friday Festival, which will ners and volunteers is available at WMU Department of Occupational 2 feature the soap box derby at noon in front . Therapy," Peterson says. Jobs The following vacancies are currently being posted through the Job Opportu- On Co mpus withCynthiaJackson-Ekeledo nity Program by the Human Resource When Cynthia Jackson-Ekeledo, Sindecuse Health Center, answers the phone, Services Department. Interested ben- callers listen-carefully. efits-eligible employees should submit a "Inmany cases, the appointment desk istheirfirstpointof contact withthe health job opportunity transfer application dur- center," saysJackson-Ekeledo. "IfI'm not giving them the service that they want ing the posting period, and may contact or need, that sets the tone for the rest of their experience. I work hard to treat a human resource services staff member people the way I want to be treated." for assistance in securing these posi- For 22 years, the Kalamazoo native has worked at Sindecuse, setting up tions. appointments, answering questions, offeringa welcoming word or a comforting Employees may call the Applicant In- smile. formation Service at 7-3669 to hear the "The phone starts ringing at 7:30 a.m. and goes on past 5," says Jackson- I weekly Job Opportunity Program Ekeledo, who admits that the phone is the last thing she wants to hear when she postings, seven days a week, 24 hours a gets home. day from a Touch Tone phone. Throughout the day, she fields calls about meningitis, flu shots, lab results, Grade 10 clerical positions are not vaccinations, psychological testing, patient records and other matters. At the required to be posted. For persons inter- same time, students who walk up to the appointment window require her ested in faculty positions, there are open- undivided attention, too. ings in selected fields. A letter of appli- "it'sa challenge, but Ienjoy keeping up," she says. "And being the motherof cation should be submitted to the appro- twin 18 yea aids and a 12 yearold, you learn to handle things." priate dean or chairperson. Inaddition to answering questions, Jackson-Ekeledo often finds herselfdispens- Please call the Applicant Information ing patience. Service for up-to-date information on "One of the benefits ofworking here ismeeting people fromallover the world," the Job Opportunity Program and va- TOP-NOTCH SERVICE IS HER PRESCRIPTION FOR she explains. "You learn a lot about culture and religion and how that might cancies available to external applicants. CAMPUS HEALTH. impact someone's health care experience. Over time, you learn about people's needs and their sensitivities." (photoby Neil Rankin) (N) Custodian (repost, 1st shift), M1/ One of her most memorable international experiences came more than two M2, West Hills Athletic Club, 01/02- decades ago when she met Iroham Ekeledo, a WMU student whom she'd seen 2888,9/30-10/7/02 only once in Sindecuse, but who eventually would become her husband. (R) Office Coordinator, 14, Business Now, 20 years and three children later,Jackson-Ekeledo likesto spend herfree Information Systems, 02/03 -3134,9/30- time traveling and "just being with the kids," she says. 10/7/02 (R) Professor (tenure track, academic year), no, School of Social Work, Human resources 02/03-3135,9/30-10/7 /02 Lunch & Learn event at or by phone (N) Executive Assistant, 16, Legisla- Open Enrollment, alternate at 7-3630. tive Affairs, 02/03-3138, 9/30-10/7/02 plan choice forms due Oct. 4 focuses on conflict All completed health and life enroll- Learning to identify your own conflict (R) Construction Administrator, 17, Open Emollment in health and life plans ment/change forms must be submitted by 5 resolution style and use it effectively to Plant-Administrative Services/Remod- continues through 5 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 4. p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Flexible Spending resolve problems will be one of the topics eling Services, 02/03-3139, 9/30- During Open Emollment, employees can Account enrollment forms must be sub- covered in a special Tuesday, Oct. 15, 10/7/02 change to another health insurance plan mitted by Nov. 27, 2002, for the 2003 Lunch & Learn session for campus em- or emoll themselves or their eligible de- calendar year. All forms should be returned ployees. N=New pendents in health insurance ifthey previ- to the Benefits Office, 1310 Seibert. Dale Anderson, the new coordinator of R= Replacement ously declined coverage. the Campus Employee Dispute Resolution WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affir- Open emollment also is a time non- Service, will lead the discussion beginning mative Action Employer. bargaining employees who are emolled in Drive to enroll in savings bonds at noon in 159 Bernhard Center. Ander- Additional 1 Life may emoll in Spouse plan continues through Oct. 4 son, who joined the staff last summer, will Life or Dependent Life and employees can If you are still thinking about enrolling Exchange discuss different conflict resolution styles enroll or re-enroll in the Medical Reim- in the University's payroll deduction plan as well as give employees tips on how his bursement or Dependent Care Flexible for U.S. Savings Bonds, it's not too late-- FOR SALE-1988 Ford Escort. Four- office can help with conflict resolution. door hatchback, five-speed manual Spending Accounts for 2003. the drive continues through Friday, Oct. 4. transmission. One owner, 130K miles. The deadline for PHP HMO partici- If you haven't considered enrolling be- Runs great, some rust. $850. Call 353- pants to select another health plan also is fore, you may want to check out the new I Volunteers needed for 7579. Oct. 4. Bonds being offered. I Bonds are gaining FOR SALE-Craftsman air compres- All employees who are currently en- popularity because they protect your sav- East Campus cleanup rolled in the PHP HMO plan must select sor, six HP, 33 gallon, 220 volt, $200 ings from inflation. I Bonds have two parts Phase III of an ongoing project to clean another health plan, as that plan is being OBO. Chicago Pneumatics Impact to their total earnings rate: a fixed interest up Prospect Hill on WMU's historic East discontinued. PHP participants who fail 1/2" w/sockets, asking $75. Call rate and an inflation-adjusted rate, which Campus will kick off at 8 a.m. Saturday, to enroll in a new health plan during Open 7-3960 or 624-6577 for further informa- is calculated twice a year. You are guaran- Oct. 19. Enrollment will be placed in the Univer- tion. teed returns over and above the rate of The project is being spearhead by the sity Plan, which is administered by Blue FOR SALE-Dinette, contemporary inflation for up to 30 years. Of course, the Hilltoppers, which was formed to work Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Formica table plus six chairs. Excellent traditional EE Bonds are also available and with the University's administrators and Human Resources is offering online re- condition $175. Call 342-9935. both offer attractive tax benefits. Landscape Services to improve and main- FOR SALE-Beautiful diamond soli- sources, forms and information for open To find more information on the Web, tain Prospect Hill. enrollment. Employees can find the Open taire 5/8 carat engagement ring w/life- visi: or . ers for $1,400 six months ago, will sac- ingsbonds.htm>. You can also contact Hu- first library building. Volunteers will be Faculty and staff also may contact the rifice for $1,000 OBO. Call 7-3960 or man Resources for brochures and enroll- needed to work on the hillside, serve re- Benefits Office for information bye-mail 624-6577. ment forms by phone at 7-3620 or in per- freshments and staff the first-aid station. son at 1300 Seibert. Those planning to participate in cleanup work should wear boots, work gloves and Libraries protective eyewear. Volunteers will not be Ever wish you had a librarian sitting next the librarian and patron to explore the Rec Center adjusts required to cut brush or bring any tools. to you at home while you're in the throes of Web and search databases together, while To register for the Oct. 19 event or ob- research? How about when you're looking communicating by chat. When the ses- hours for football tain more information, visit the Web at up information online at the library and sion isfinished, the user can opt to print or The Student Recreation Center will be or call you need some help, but you're hesitant to receive via e-mail a transcript of the con- closed during home football games, but 7-3456. leave your terminal lest someone snatch it versation, including links to any Web will offer alternate hours for users. away? sites visited. Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 12, when WMU librarians are now available live For those whose questions can't be the Broncos play host to Central Florida Workshop will cover online to answer all manner of questions quickly answered, the librarian will fol- beginning at 3:30 p.m., the center will be from cyber patrons. A pilot project called low-up with an e-mail or phone call. open from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. During all other dissertation writing "Ask a Librarian" will run through the fall "We've had e-mail reference for some home football games, the center will be All doctoral students and graduate fac- and spring semesters of the 2002-03 aca- time, which meant people could e-mail us open 5 to 9 p.m. ulty are invited to attend a workshop on demic year. Through a program similar to questions and we'd respond within a day "Practical Strategies for Writing the Dis- AOL's Instant Messenger, librarians began or two," says reference librarian Donna sertation and Developing Career Poten- ::E IT! last week communicating directly with stu- Ring, who is coordinating the project. Small phone books available tial" from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. ~ 18, in the Fetzer Center's Putney Lecture IT! dents, faculty, staff and community mem- "Obviously, the real-time format is much Small Ameritech telephone books are Z"" Hall. bers. more convenient for our patrons. Plus, now available for distribution to mem- Z The real-time reference service, which everyone who has been trained on the bers of the campus community. Conducting the workshop will be Gary ~ can be accessed online at , is designed to help patrons by Seven WMU librarians are currently telecommunications office on the first tion at the University of South Florida. 08 providing factual information, details about staffing two "Ask a Librarian" shifts, from floor of the University Computing Cen- Olson will provide information on career '" development and publication as well as ~ services and collections, and technical help 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and from noon to ter or at the Information Desk in the ,w using library research tools. For example, a 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. Although there Seibert Administration Building. Both address issues concerning procrastination, cyber librarian can guide a user through a are no current plans for 24-hour-a-day locations are open during regular busi- perfectionism and time management. database search to find articles or statistics service, Ring does expect the hours to be ness hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To reserve a space, call the Graduate 3 on a particular topic. The software allows expanded later this semester. College at 7-8212. WMU announces 2002 Distinguished Alumni Award winners Three internationally recognized gradu- Africa's national social sciences research development nationwide as well as world- business administration degree from WMU ates have been selected to receive 2002 facility. Prior to this appointment in 2001, wide. In 2001, the United Nations Envi- in 1964 and was a member of the Distinguished Alumni Awards from the ronment Programme presented University's accountancy faculty from 1964 WMU Alumni Association. him with the Sasakawa Environ- to 1969. The honorees are A. John Daniel of ment Prize for 40 years of out- A more complete story on the three award Durban, South Africa; Huey D. Johnson of standing global contributions to winners is available online at of London. of the environment. He received The trio will be recognized during the a bachelor of arts degree from Two DA recipients to Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner at WMU in 1956. Leisenring is a full-time mem- 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in the West Daniel Johnson Leisenring address campus groups Ballroom of the Bernhard Center. Reser- ber of the International Account- vations may be made by calling the Alumni he served for eight years at the University ing Standards Board, a privately-funded Leisenring is Keystone speaker Association at 7-8777. of Durban- Westville in South Africa, first organization committed to developing a One of the world's most influential The Distinguished Alumni Awards, ini- as professor and then chairperson of politi- single set of global accounting standards. accounting figures will discuss the global tiated in 1963, are the association's most cal science. He received a master of arts He joined the IASB in 2001 after more state of his profession when he gives a prestigious honor. Counting this year's re- degree from WMU in 1970. than a decade with the U.S. Financial presentation on campus Friday, Oct. 11. cipients, only 116 men and women have Johnson is the founder and president of Accounting Standards Board, America's James J. Leisenring, a member of the received one of these awards. the San Francisco-based Resource Renewal designated private-sector organization for International Accounting Standards Daniel is director of research for the Institute. The institute was incorporated establishing standards offinancial account- Board, will present "T oday's Account- Human Sciences Research Council, South in 1985 and helps advance sustainable ing and reporting. He received a master of ing Profession in an International Con- text" as part of the Keystone Commu- nity Bank Breakfast Series. The free Haworth College of Business program, which includes a continental breakfast, Calendar will begin at 7:30a.m. in 2150 Schneider. Reservations are required and can be The master calendar maintained by the Office of University Relations for use in Western News is available through WMU's home page on the World Wide made by calling 7-5050. Web. Select WMU News and then look for Events. You can also link directly to the calendar at . Johnson to give public address OCTOBER 2002 10.10 Thursday conti nued Ethics lecture, "Skepticism and the Ground of Liberry," Bruce Brower Internationally recognized environ- 10.3 Thursday Tulane University, 204 Bernhard Center, 7:30 p.m. mentalist Huey Johnson will speak on Visiting artist exhibition (through Oct. 30), books by Robbin Ami "Green Plans: Green Prints for Silverberg, Sangren Hall Gallery II, weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. *University Theatre production, "Kiss of the Spider Woman," Shaw Sustainability," at Theatre, Oct. 10-12 and 17-19, 8 p.m.; Oct. 13, 2 p.m. Visiting artist exhibition (though Oct. 30), prints and books by Jane 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10,'in 1301 Wood Marshall, Knauss Hall Space Gallery, weekdays 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. *Concert, University Jazz Orchestra directed by Scott Cowan, Dalton Hall, with a reception to follow. Center Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m. Johnson was the recipient of the Student exhibition (through Oct. 4), Black Lace Group and Multimedia United Nations 2001 Sasakawa Envi- Group Show, East Hall Galleries, weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; reception *Comedy show, Tiny Glover, sponsored by Campus Activities Board, Friday, Oct. 4, 5-7 p.m. Bernhard Center Ballroom, 9 p.m. ronment Prize, a prestigious award con- sidered by many as the world's highest Art faculry exhibition (through Oct. 9), Dalton Center Multimedia 10.11 Friday - WMU Homecoming environmental award. He founded the Room, weekdays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Building opening and vendor trade show, Paper Coating Pilot Plant, Resource Renewal Institute, which fo- Parkview Campus, 11 a.m. Career Day, sponsored by Alpha Kappa Psi, Bernhard Center, 10 a.m.- cuses on development and implementa- 4 p.m. For information, call 7-2135. Homecoming Friday Festival, annual student homecoming events featur- tion of "Green Plans," or practical strat- ing: WMU Soap Box Derby, in front of Bernhard Student Center, noon; egies for translating environmental Research ethics lecture, "Informed Consent," 157 Bernhard Center, Fritter Fest, Promenade Plaza near Wood Hall, 2 p.m.; Western Olympics, sustainability into action and policy 11 a.m. For information, call 7-4397. Goldsworth Valley, 3:30 p.m.; and entertainment and pep rally, plans. Green Plans are currently used in Computer science colloquium, "The Persistence of the Load Balancing Goldsworth Valley, 6 p.m. New Zealand, Holland, and Denmark, Problem," 3301 Friedmann Hall, 4 p.m. Cross country, Bronco Invitational, varsity men's and women's teams, and have begun to be implemented in Visiting scholar lecture, "Oral Tradition, Written Word and Communi- Pine View Golf Club, Three Rivers, Mich. the U.S., including Oregon, Minnesota cation Systems in Colombian Literature," David Sanchez Juliao, 1021 and New Jersey. *Film (through Oct. 13) ,"The FastRunner," Little Theatre: Friday, 7 and Brown Hall, 4 p.m. "His strategy for promoting conserva- 10:15 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 and 5:45 p.m. tion, preservation and restoration on a Faculty Senate meeting, Fetzer Center, 5 p.m. *Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, sponsored by WMU Alumni global scale is helping to reshape the *University Theatre production (through Oct. 5), "All in the Timing," Association, West Ballroom, Bernhard Center, reception 6:30 p.m., way we think about environmental prob- York Arena Theatre, 8 p.m. dinner 7:15 p.m. Reservations required. Call 7-8777. lems, stewardship and ecological respon- Poetry reading, Ralph Angel, 3021 Brown Hall, 9 p.m. *Volleyball vs. Eastern Michigan, University Arena, 7 p.m. sibilities," says Harold Glasser, environ- mental studies. "The message he sends 10.4 Friday Reading, National Coming Out Day, "Poetry=Life: An AIDS Reading," is that the ecological dilemmas before us Career Day on-campus interviews, sponsored by Career and Student Leslea Newman, 105 Bernhard Center, 7 p.m. are fundamentally solvable." Employment Services, Bernhard Center and Ellsworth Hall, 9 a.m.-4 10.12 Saturday - WMU Homecoming p.m. *Campus Classic 5K run/walk, registration in Bernhard Center, Women's soccer vs. Kent State, WMU Soccer Complex, 4 p.m. registration opens 8 a.m. Vass to be honored 10.5 Saturday *Homecoming PepFest, sponsored by WMU Alumni Association, Hyames The Holistic Health Care Program will *Men's hockey vs. Waterloo (exhibition), Lawson Ice Arena, 7 p.m. Field, 1-3 p.m. Advanced registration encouraged. Admission free, hold its 20th anniversary dinner Tuesday, fee for meal. 10.6 Sunday Oct. 15, at the Birches, 3082 S. Ninth St. Homecoming week, through Oct. 13. For complete list of events and *Football vs. Central Florida, Waldo Stadium, 3:30 p.m. The event will include a retirement cer- special reunions, visit the Homecoming Web site . to WMU in 1985 to direct the Holistic *Men's hockey vs. Bowling Green, Lawson Ice Arena, 7 p.m. Health Care Program. Women's soccer vs. Akron, WMU Soccer Complex, noon. 10.13 Sunday The evening also will include a talk titled Jazz concert, Gold Company, sponsored by Student Entertainment University Choral Showcase, concert featuring 170 voices from Univer- "What's Love Got to Do with It?" by an- Team, Bronco Mall Center Stage, Bernhard Center, 6:30 p.m. sity Chorale, Women's Chorus, and Collegiate Singers, Dalton Center thropologist and author Angeles Arrien. 10.7 Monday Recital Hall, 1:30 and 5 p.m. In addition, poet Mark Nepo will share Student exhibition (through Oct. 11), paintings by Vicki VanAmeyden several of his poems. Concert, University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bruce Uchimura, and Painting Group Show, East Hall Galleries, weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; For more information or to make reserva- Miller Auditorium, 3 p.m. reception, Friday, Oct. 11,5-7 p.m. tions, call 7-3556. 10.14 Monday - Columbus Day Lecture, "Self Exploration and Consciousness in Classic Hindu Thought," Student exhibition (through Oct. 18), photography by Billie Cavallaro Sangeetha Menon, 2302 Sangren Hall, 7 p.m. and Kathryn Schregardus, East Hall Galleries, weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; NASCO continued from page 1 10.8 Tuesday reception Friday, Oct. 18, 6-9 p.m. "Improving a design and making it easier Visiting artist workshop (though Oct. 12), ceramics with Jun Kaneko, 10.16 Wednesday to manufacture is what engineering is all Knollwood Art Annex, 9 a.m.-noon and 1:15-5 p.m. Dalton Convocation Series, "Student Musicale," selected outstanding about, and NASCa's work is a natural fit

~L.U *Hypnotist Tom DeLuca, sponsored by Campus Activities Board, student performances, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 1 p.m. across the board, but it has particularly Z Bernhard Center Ballroom, 9 p.m. strong ties to our industrial and mechanical Z Vaccination clinic, flu/meningitis vaccinations for students, faculty, L.U engineering programs," Atkins says. t;;"" 10.9 Wednesday staff, emeriti and retirees, sponsored by Sindecuse Health Center, second Atkins notes that PTC software already is ~ Health and Human Services Fair, exploring undergraduate majors lead- floor, Student Recreation Center, 3-8 p.m. ing to careers in social work, nursing, occupational therapy and other in use in WMU's engineering program and N Slide lecture with visiting artist Robbin Ami Silverberg, 2302 Sangren g fields, 105 Bernhard, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. the college's work in developing software N Hall, 7 p.m.; reception follows in Gallery II. tutorial and instructional materials for stu- (") *Dalton Concert Series, Orchid Ensemble, Dalton Center Recital L.U 10.17 Thursday dents' use of that software will likely lead to co"" Hall, 8:15 p.m. 8 Etiquette dinner, sponsored by Career and Student Employment Ser- collaboration with NASCa to refine and ~ 10.10 Thursday vices, Fetzer Center, 6 p.m. To register, call 7-2745. validate those materials and make them Guest artist recital, violinist Marianna Vasilyeva, 1116 Dalton available to NASCa's client companies. 4 Center,3 p.m. NASCa's new Kalamazoo office will be ·Admission charged managed by Eric Boersma, a WMU alumnus.