Campus, Government, Community Leaders Welcome the University of Toledo’S 16Th President

UTwww.utnews.utoledo.edu NewsSEPT. 18, 2006 VOLUME 7, ISSUE 3 Campus, government, community leaders welcome The University of Toledo’s 16th president

By Tobin J. Klinger

n event characterized by understat- This is our highway to excellence.” ed pomp and circumstance allowed Toledo Mayor Carleton Finkbeiner Arepresentatives from around the joined the celebration, pledging to work world to formally welcome the new presi- alongside the new president and institution dent of The University of Toledo, Dr. Lloyd to “enhance community relations” and work Jacobs. toward a “balanced town-gown relationship.” In a ceremony that marked the retire- According to Dr. Lawrence Elmer, ment of the medallions and maces of the associate professor and medical director of once-separate UT and Medical University of the Center for Neurological Disorders and Ohio, the approximately 750 students, facul- chair of the Health Science Campus Faculty ty, staff, alumni and friends of the institution Senate, health science faculty are enthusiastic who gathered in Nitschke Hall Auditorium and are committed to “work side-by-side” were treated to histories of the two entities with the new president “to improve the hu- and thoughts on the future. man condition [and] dramatically enhance “Here begins a new era,” declared James the lives of those within our sphere of influ- Tuschman, former UT trustee and member of ence.” Photo by Daniel Miller the Ohio Board of Regents. President Lloyd Jacobs and Simas Laniauskas, president of Student Senate on the Health Science “Dr. Jacobs takes us down a new road. continued on p. 2 Campus, at the investiture

Former Temple University president to UT announces $100 million capital faculty: Give president support campaign at surgery center dedication

By Jim Winkler By Jon Strunk

ne of the country’s leading university including the best possible way to merge he University of Toledo kicked off the president, showcased the gift as symbolic of Oeducators and administrators urged the cultures and missions of the University’s Tpublic phase of its capital campaign the merger’s benefits. UT faculty members to give President Lloyd two campuses, improving the quality of Sept. 14, announcing a $100 million goal at “This is the time for all of you, in every A. Jacobs their support as he begins his UT’s educational offerings, dealing with an an event dedicating the University Medi- way you are able, to the degree you are able, tenure as the University’s 16th president. expected decline in college-age students, cal Center’s new George Isaac Minimally to support this capital campaign,” Jacobs Speaking last week at a joint meet- and coping with a health system that has to Invasive Surgery Center. said, also thanking the northwest Ohio ing of the faculty senates from the Main provide care to more than 45 million people Of the almost $61 million already community for its support. “We’ve reset and Health Science campuses, Dr. David without health insurance. raised by the campaign, Isaac donated our goals and widened our vision, but the Adamany, chancellor and president emeritus “Give Lloyd a wide berth and your best $1 million to show support both for the new community’s support is the one thing that at Temple University in Philadelphia and advice,” said Adamany, whose friendship surgery center and the merger between UT hasn’t changed [since the merger].” former president at Wayne State University with Jacobs dates back to the 1980s, when and MUO. Vern Snyder, vice president for insti- in Detroit, said that UT will face impor- he was WSU president and Jacobs was a Calling upon constituents from both tutional advancement, said that major gifts tant challenges in the next several years, the former UT and MUO, Dr. Lloyd Jacobs, continued on p. 3 continued on p. 4

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By Jon Strunk epresentatives of the Higher Learn- said Dr. Robert Sheehan, interim provost Ring Commission, The University and executive vice president for academic of Toledo’s accrediting body, will be on affairs. “This visit is a follow-up to verify campus Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 25 and our progress.” 26, to evaluate the new University following Sheehan said he was optimistic that the merger. UT would receive a successful evalua- The visit is standard whenever an insti- tion but stressed that because of the visit’s tution goes through such an organizational importance, the evaluation was being treated change, UT officials said. with a great deal of respect and attention to Dr. Robert Reid, emeritus provost and detail. professor of history at the University of This visit is outside of the normal ac- Southern Indiana, and Dr. James Cicarelli, creditation cycle for the University; UT is professor of economics at Roosevelt Univer- accredited through 2012. sity, will represent the commission and meet The Higher Learning Commission is a with administrative and faculty leaders. commission of the North Central Associa- Photo by Daniel Miller “We provided a self-study to the Higher tion of Colleges and Schools. REFLECTIVE MOMENT: Chris Faber, a junior in the College of Business Administration, read about Learning Commission in May explain- For a schedule for Reid and Cicarelli, New York Police Officers Richard Lang and Nino Navarra, who had their photo taken with the UT ing how we would address merger-related go to http://myut.utoledo.edu. flag at Ground Zero in 2001. The two officers later presented the NYPD shirt to the University to changes, which the commission accepted,” thank the campus community for its support and to display in remembrance each year. The photos were in the Student Union South Lounge last week.

President continued from p. 1

“I think adding the line ‘improve the human condition’ [to the mission statement] versities that the greatest opportunities have takes The University of Toledo to a new occurred,” Adamany said. “There should level,” said Dr. Carter Wilson, professor be joy and rejoicing about the merger.” of political science and chair of the Main Jacobs himself closed the ceremony, Campus Faculty Senate. thanking his family first and foremost, and “The products of his tenure are abun- noting that his youngest son chose instead dantly evident,” said Simas Laniauskas, to attend class at UT rather than attend the president of Student Senate on the Health event. Science Campus, of Jacobs’ time as MUO To his wife, Jacobs said, “Ola, without president and expressing his optimism for you my life would be meaningless.” the future. In his remarks, Jacobs drew attention Dr. David Adamany, who retired as to the latest version of the UT seal, loosely president of Temple University earlier this translating its old Spanish inscription to read year, provided the keynote address. He has “Engage the present, create the future” and known Jacobs since the UT president was asking the crowd to interpret the meaning Photo by Daniel Miller a faculty member at Wayne State Univer- and apply it to their own lives and work. GO ROCKETS! President Lloyd Jacobs and his wife, Ola, watch as their nephew, Christopher, picked sity and not only echoed other speakers in “Act in the present,” Jacobs said, “and up a football schedule poster during the backyard barbecue Wednesday. The picnic was one of the events held last week to celebrate the president’s investiture. his support for the new president, but also in doing so you will create the future. That’s called on the crowd to embrace the impor- what The University of Toledo is all about. tant role of an urban university. That’s an awesome responsibility for all “It’s in our public and our urban uni- of us.” PAGE-TURNING PREVIEW: Craig Holden, author and UT alumnus, stopped by Sullivan Hall Sept. 13 to read from his recently finished manuscript, Look for these stories on UToday Matala. The event was sponsored by UT plans events in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month the newly formed UT Honors Alumni Affili- Changing Face of Health-Care Series: Impact of women ate. Holden also shared in health care Sept. 27 advice on writing and spoke about his pub- Go to http://myut.utoledo.edu/ lished books, the most recent of which is The Narcissist’s Daughter (2005). Photo by Tom Barden 2 NEWS SEPT. 18, 2006 Gains in key areas show new UT is on right track

By Tobin J. Klinger fficial enrollment figures released tially.” OSept. 5 show that the new University Among the strategic growth areas were of Toledo is back on course when it comes at the graduate level and among transfer to its 2006 class, especially in some strate- students, which saw 5.2 (from 3,143 in 2005 gic areas targeted for growth. to 3,307 in 2006) and 21.8 (from 895 in “I’m delighted to see that The Uni- 2005 to 1,090 in 2006) percent increases, versity of Toledo’s value proposition is respectively. being recognized,” said Dr. Lloyd Jacobs, “These areas are key to our financial president. “I have no doubt that we are the success, as they tend to take more credit very best educational experience per dollar hours and have a greater positive impact on in northwest Ohio.” state subsidy,” Kucera said. UT has experienced a 1.3 percent “The data certainly shows some areas increase in headcount, rising from 20,447 that we need to pay attention to moving in fall 2005 to 20,715 this year. Meanwhile, forward,” Burns said. “Retention among our Photo by Terry Fell full-time equivalence (FTE), which is the continuing student population is not where measure used by the state to determine sub- we would like it to be, and we are going to HONORED RESEARCHER: Dr. Richard Komuniecki and his wife, Dr. Patricia Komuniecki, center, recently posed for a photo with Julius and Joan Jacobson following Richard’s inves- sidy, rose .04 percent on the Main Campus, change that.” titure as the first Joan L. and Julius H. Jacobson II Endowed Professorship in Biomedical from 16,087 to 16,150. FTE is calculated “Enrollment is everybody’s business,” Research. Julius, director emeritus of vascular surgery and Distinguished Service Professor by taking the total number of course credit Jacobs said. “Whether you are a faculty of Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, and his wife donated more than hours taken by students divided by 15. member challenging minds in the class- $1 million to establish the position in 2004. Julius, a 1947 UT alumnus, is widely regarded as “These gains are just the beginning,” room, a staff member who lends a helping the inventor of microsurgery. Richard, Distinguished University Professor of Biological Scienc- said Lawrence J. Burns, vice president for hand or a groundskeeper who keeps the es, specializes in the identification of novel drug targets that can be used to control parasitic enrollment services, marketing and com- campus looking great, we all have a role to worms, or nematodes, that cause billions of dollars in economic damage annually to crops, livestock and humans. “My lab is focused on understanding signaling in nematodes, especially munications. “We intend to build upon this play in attracting and retaining our students. those pathways that have the potential to be useful drug targets,” Richard said. “The Jacobson success and get UT back to our ideal size.” And that means doing whatever we can to Professorship will allow me to expand my basic research in this area and study a number of “I’m extremely proud of the accom- help them succeed.” additional aspects of signaling in nematodes.” Since 1981, Richard has received more than plishments of the enrollment services staff,” Note: Total enrollment figures reflect a $5 million in continuous funding for his research from the National Institutes of Health and said Kevin Kucera, associate vice president pharmaceutical companies. Patricia is professor and chair of biological sciences. combined enrollment between the Main for enrollment services. “They have met the and Health Science campuses, while other challenge, earning significant increases in figures reflect only the Main Campus. some areas we had hoped to grow substan-

Former Temple president continued from p. 1 medical school faculty member. best way to create a University-wide senate research and that He told the senators that the addition of to represent a broad range of professors and tenure is “not an an academic health science center with four to give advice and recommendations to the entitlement, but a health-related colleges and a teaching hos- administration and the Board of Trustees. responsibility.” He pital to UT’s selection of programs, courses He stressed the importance and value said universities and services is a “wonderful model,” and of faculty input on important strategic plan- will demand more that most of the nation’s 125 medical ning issues, but cautioned that in the end it of their faculties in schools are part of larger, comprehensive, is the trustees and administration that have the future; research universities. to set priorities and make final decisions. • The time “You are not in completely uncharted As academic disciplines have gotten “more soon will come waters,” Adamany said. He urged the faculty specialized” and require faculty members when the general members to take advantage of being “part of to work harder to remain current, it has be- education standards a larger family” and not let the separation of come harder for them to find sufficient time nationally for the two campuses dampen their enthusiasm to understand and be involved in complex undergraduates will for working to make UT the best university university governance issues and formulate have to be raised, it can be. a vision for universities, he said. A priority- that undergraduate Photo by Jack Meade Dr. David Adamany spoke with faculty members last week. Adamany, who was the keynote speak- setting process is critical if a university is to instruction will be er at the investiture ceremonies on Tuesday, increase its academic quality, remain fiscally judged by measurable outcomes, and that vices is inevitable, particularly at colleges spent the week meeting with administrators, sound, and boost its reputation nationally. undergraduate professors “will be held more and universities in the Midwest. faculty members and students as a scholar- “As universities mature, the devolution accountable.” Students will no longer be When Adamany, the Laura H. Carnell in-residence. of consultative powers occurs,” he ex- allowed to coast to a degree; and Professor of Law and Political Science at He covered several topics during a plained. He also told faculty members that: • There will be fewer college-age Temple, returns to Philadelphia, he will question-and-answer period with faculty • Promotion and tenure standards students in the future and that some level of teach at the law school and also teach politi- members, who are trying to figure out the should require excellence in teaching and contraction of programs, courses and ser- cal science to undergraduates. 3 SEPT. 18, 2006 NEWS University Medical Center physicians Rejoice about the right to read Sept. 28 team up to treat UT student-athletes

ead Banned Books: They’re with holidays. We send each other cards By Jon Strunk “RYour Ticket to Freedom” is the on Halloween and Valentine’s Day. Yet, s a Rocket running back sprints down “The physicians and staff at the Univer- theme of the ninth annual Banned Books we do not commemorate our right to Athe sideline toward the end zone or a sity Medical Center have been great about Vigil, which will take place Thursday, read and think freely. The Banned Books soccer forward braves a collision to get a shot understanding the urgency and flexibility Sept. 28, at The University of Toledo. Week Vigil inspires students, faculty, staff on goal, fans won’t be thinking about how needed when dealing with injuries to student- Fifteen speakers will give short and community people to participate in a UT now boasts a hospital. However, as soon athletes after hours or on weekends,” Jones presentations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in grand public conversation about the ways as the player hits the ground and the crowd said. “We recently had a case when a student- the Sullivan Hall Reading Room on Main reading enriches our lives and challenges sees he or she is slow Campus. us to participate in our democratic institu- to get up, the link will “The fight for freedom of expres- tions.” be clear. sion is never over. Most of us take for To see a list of topics and speakers, For serious sports granted our right to think, speak and write go to http://myut.utoledo.edu/. injuries and more freely,” said Dr. Paulette D. Kilmer, UT For more information on the free intensive procedures, associate professor of communication. event, contact Kilmer at 419.530.4672 or all UT student-athletes “We recognize ground hogs and trees [email protected]. will receive treat- ment from UT team physicians at Univer- sity Medical Center for anything from UT, BGSU co-sponsor conference on X-rays and MRIs to arthroscopic surgery.

Nuremberg war crimes trial Oct. 6-7 Jack Meade Photo by In addition to Dr. Lee Woldenberg, left, and Brian Jones check out an X-ray. two-day conference, “The Nurem- Graduate Program in Policy History and the increased access to Aberg War Crimes Trial and Its Policy Social Philosophy and Policy Center, The medical care, the new relationship will help athlete needed to be seen in the Emergency Consequences Today,” will take place at University of Toledo College of Law and speed the diagnosis process for athletes. Room. The collaboration between our team Bowling Green State University on Friday the Robert H. Jackson Center are hosting “It used to take us 30 to 45 minutes physicians and the physicians and staff at and Saturday, Oct. 6-7. the conference, which will take place in to get an X-ray taken and read to see if a University Medical Center allowed us to pro- Conference speakers will range from BGSU’s Bowen-Thompson Student Union. student-athlete could be taped up and safely vide this student-athlete with excellent care.” those involved at the Nuremberg trial to This event also is partially sponsored return to competition or had to be held out “Our student-athletes will receive all those involved in the special tribunals cur- by the Ohio Humanities Council, a state due to the severity of the injury,” said Brian of the same University-quality care we rently taking place throughout the world. affiliate for the National Endowment for Jones, UT associate head athletic trainer. provide to our students, our employees and They will address the implications of the the Humanities, and will be the location for The UT Department of Radiology will the regional community,” said Dr. Jeffrey P. Nuremberg Trials within the disciplines of an American Society of International Law have UMC physicians at the Glass Bowl to Gold, executive vice president and provost of history, law, military science, international Centennial Meeting. immediately evaluate X-rays, according to health affairs and College of Medicine dean. relations and political science. Participants Monday, Sept. 25, is the deadline to Dr. Lee Woldenberg, professor and chair of “We hate to see anyone injured, but also will discuss how that history relates register for the conference. radiology. when those injuries come, I can’t think of to events unfolding today in the arena of For more information, including pro- About 25 student-athletes have been anyone I trust more to get them back in the international law and justice. grams and registration forms, go to www. treated since the relationship was initiated in game than physicians at The University of The Bowling Green State University bgsu.edu/departments/history/nuremberg. early July. Toledo,” Gold said.

Campaign continued from p. 1 such as Isaac’s, Marvin and Judy Herb’s Isaac also welcome was the warmest he received when $15 million to the College of Education, has donated he first came to Toledo, added that the new and Chuck and Jackie Sullivan’s $6 million $700,000 to center that bears Isaac’s name is the most to scholarship funds and John F. Savage endow a chair for modern outpatient center in the northwest Hall, among many others, have helped the cancer research Ohio. national campaign generate momentum. during the last Jacobs explained that surgeons can The support of a longtime Medical MCO capital now perform operations through very small University of Ohio leader like Isaac came campaign, as incisions, speeding the recovery of the at a crucial time, according to Lawrence J. well as provided human body and the human psyche as vis- Burns, vice president for enrollment ser- medical students ible wounds and scars are greatly reduced. vices, marketing and communications, and with an educa- In many cases, patients that would have president of the MUO Foundation, helping tion in perpetuity required hospital admittance in the past are fuel the merger’s momentum. by way of an often able to return to work the next day. “I can’t think of a better ambassador for endowed College

the Medical College of Ohio, the Medical of Medicine Jack Meade Photo by University of Ohio, and now for The Uni- scholarship. George Isaac, left, shook hands with President Lloyd Jacobs following versity of Toledo than George Isaac and his Jacobs, the dedication last week of the center that bears his name as Vern Snyder family,” Burns said. who said Isaac’s looked on. 4 NEWS SEPT. 18, 2006 Exhibit offers reflections on history of Owens-Illinois Inc.

t’s clear that Michael J. Owens helped Coca-Cola, might not have been possible.” IToledo earn its nickname as the Glass The exhibit will feature documents, City. Take a look at the exhibit “Time in a photographs and artifacts from a collection Bottle: A History of Owens-Illinois Inc.” of historical records O-I deposited with the The exhibition will open Wednesday, Canaday Center last year. The collection, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m. in the Ward M. Canaday which also includes many historic bottles, Center for Special Collections in Carlson has been organized by the staff of the Cana- Library on Main Campus. Jutta Page, cura- day Center and will be available to research- tor of glass at the Toledo Museum of Art, ers at the conclusion of the exhibit. will present the opening talk. Included in the exhibit are correspon- “While Edward Drummond Libbey dence and photographs of Owens; drawings brought the glass industry to Toledo in he sketched to design his bottle machine; 1888, it was Michael Owens, hired at age 29 photographs of workers using the machine; by Libbey, who made the industry in the city and materials from the Illinois Glass Co. of successful,” said Barbara Floyd, director of Alton, Ill., which merged with the Owens the Canaday Center. “This exhibit show- Bottle Co. in 1929 to form Owens-Illinois cases Owens’ invention and the develop- Inc. Also included are some of the earliest ment of his company. It details how that bottles produced on a prototype of the bottle company grew and changed — and influ- machine in 1899, along with some whimsi- Photo by Daniel Miller enced the city and the world.” cal bottles used for alcoholic beverages. The Workers stand on the Owens Bottle Machine in one of many photos included in the exhibit. The exhibit focuses on the history of exhibit traces the history of the international O-I started by Owens in 1903. Owens, who This invention significantly reduced child la- engineering landmark because of its impact corporation from its founding to the current began working in the glass industry at age bor in glass factories and the dangerous work on the glass industry. day. 10, was hired by Libbey in 1888 to come to Owens was familiar with — shoveling coal, “It made possible the modern distri- The free, public exhibit will be on dis- Toledo to supervise his new glass factory. handling hot and cool glass, and opening and bution of many processed foods at greatly play in the Canaday Center Monday through Owens began experimenting with new tech- closing molds for glass blowers. reduced costs. It provided a cheap and safe Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Dec. 29. A nology for the industry and developed the In 1983, the American Society of Me- method for storing and transporting prescrip- catalog is available free of charge. first automatic bottle-making machine, which chanical Engineers designated the Owens tion medicine,” Floyd said. “Without it, some For more information about the ex- could make nine bottles a minute in 1905. Bottle Machine as an international historical of the country’s major corporations, like hibit, contact Floyd at 419.530.2170.

Theatre professor to perform solo shows in Hungary

By Vicki L. Kroll

ue Ott Rowlands will reprise her role Afghanistan, it makes it a very relevant play. world of art and his- Sfrom Tony Kushner’s “Homebody/Ka- It provides a lot of opportunity for discus- tory and political issues bul” for five shows in Hungary Sept. 25-29. sion. that are different, that The interim dean of the College of Arts “And to have an American actress transcend the ones we and Sciences and professor of theatre will performing a play in which a British woman are comfortable with, take the stage for solo shows at Pazmany is interested in things in Afghanistan for a that push us to be better Peter Catholic University in Piliscaba, Hungarian audience, it’s a good example artists, that push us to the University of Pannonia in Veszprém, of the power of international arts,” Ott be better teachers,” she the University of Debrecen in Debrecen, Rowlands said. “The arts have the ability to said. “Every time we Szent Istaván University in Jaszbereny, and bring us together and shorten the distance go, it makes possible MASZK Theatre in Szeged. between us as people.” the future exchanges of “All of these performances bring She first performed the role at UT last teachers and students.” together the many collaborations the theatre fall and then played Homebody during a Holly Monsos, and film department has had over the years,” visit to Piliscaba in June. interim chair of theatre Ott Rowlands said. The artist believes international perfor- and film and costume And it’ll establish a new creative tie mances are important. designer/producer of with the University of Pannonia. “Every “A friend of mine from New Zealand last season’s “Home- time I go, I try to extend the connections a says we don’t really understand who we are body/Kabul,” will little bit further,” she said. as people until we have traveled away and make the trip with Ott For the tour, Ott Rowlands decided to looked back at ourselves from a distance. I Rowlands in an effort to play the Homebody, a bored British house- really think for our students in Ohio and in expand opportunities for wife who is obsessed with an old travel this time in history, that’s particularly criti- departmental collabora- guide for Afghanistan. cal,” Ott Rowlands said. “There’s no better tions with the Hungarian “It’s easy to tour with this production way to promote peace and dialogue than to universities. — just a table and a chair — and the props get to know people in other countries.” and costumes I bring with me,” she said. Traveling and performing also is vital Photo by Daniel Miller “But I also think because ‘Homebody’ is for teaching. Sue Ott Rowlands holds a hat from Afghanistan in a scene from about the history and cultural richness of “It reminds us [faculty] that there’s a “Homebody/Kabul.” 5 SEPT. 18, 2006 nEWS New book looks at how Irish helped shape Michigan

By Stacy Moeller merica has always been known as a There are numerous pictures in the Agiant melting pot of different ethnici- book along with a map of the distribution ties, and one of the largest groups is the of Michigan’s population claiming Irish Irish, who are the focus of a new book from ancestry from a 2000 U.S. census. Michigan State University Press, Irish in “Many of the pictures are from the Michigan. Beaver Island Historical Society and per- Dr. Seamus Metress, UT professor sonal photographs from local Irish descen- of anthropology, and his wife, Dr. Eileen dants,” Seamus said. Metress, UT professor emeritus of public The work is one of 23 in the series health, wrote the book. Seamus is a special- Discovering the Peoples of Michigan. Other ist in Irish studies, with more than 30 books ethnic groups with books in this series and numerous articles. His book Irish in To- include African Americans, Amish, Dutch, ledo was selected as the Best Local History Germans, Latinos and Poles. Book for 2005 by the Center for Archival “This book is part of a series which Collections at Bowling Green State Univer- does a marvelous job providing education sity. Eileen is the author of several books materials as well as an appreciation for and articles. She was the 2005 recipient of cultural backgrounds on a variety of ethnic the National Irish Freedom Committee’s groups,” Seamus said. Pearl Flannery Award, presented in New “The book is dedicated to a group of York. now deceased men from the Detroit Irish The main structure of St. Joseph’s Shrine was built by 20 early Irish settlers in 1845 near Brooklyn, The book is an analysis of Irish settle- community who worked tirelessly in the Mich. This is one of several photos in Irish in Michigan. ment in Michigan, from Detroit to the cause of Irish freedom and the promotion of scattered farms and lumber towns across Irish culture,” he added. descendents today; these include colcannon, Irish women in the American labor move- the state, to the hardy Beaver Islanders of Appendices offer more Irish informa- wheaten bannock bread and scones. ment. Northern Lake Michigan and the copper and tion. The first gives resources for those For those who would like to read more Copies of Irish in Michigan can be pur- iron mining settlements of the Upper Penin- wishing to find out more on Irish history in books on Irish history by Seamus, they can chased online through the Michigan State sula. It is a broad story of Irish immigration Michigan. The second lists nearly 80 Catho- look forward to his recently finished work University Press at www.msupress.msu.edu. and the Irish contribution to the growth and lic parishes in Michigan with Irish or heavy based on 20 years of fieldwork in Ireland Cost is $11.95 plus shipping and handling. development of the modern state, while the Irish origin. The third lists recipes for Irish and America on Irish resistance to British Irish maintained their identity. ethnic specialties that are still made by Irish rule. He also is working on a book about

Trust enables alumnus to boost chemistry education

By Jim Winkler ime makes a big difference. Just ask Thursday night and at a luncheon and a “We are Tone of The University of Toledo’s reception on Friday. He toured the campus delighted by most successful graduates, Dr. Willard M. and attended the UT-Kansas football game, this bequest,” Bright. where he met President Lloyd Jacobs. said Dr. Alan When he enrolled at the University Bright, who earned a bachelor’s degree Pinkerton, in 1932, the campus consisted of three from the College of Arts and Sciences professor buildings, and he had his classes in in 1936 and a master’s degree in 1938, and chair of University Hall. attributed much of his success to the chemistry. “The University now has a magnificent education he received at UT and has chosen “This will campus, one of the nicest in the country,” he to philanthropically express his gratitude. provide the said. “I think anyone who sees it should be A lifetime member of the UT Alumni opportunity greatly impressed, and anyone who attends Association, Bright first established an to recruit an there should be proud.” endowed fund to support science literature internationally Attending UT made a big difference in at UT in 1981. known scholar his life, and now Bright is helping make a “I’m happy to make this gift to into the big difference at the University. Through a the University,” he said, “as a payback for department and charitable remainder trust, he will donate the help and guidance I received in my will furnish Photo by Daniel Miller $1 million to fund an endowed distinguished career.” additional Willard Bright talked with faculty, staff and students last Friday. professorship or chair in chemistry that will “My hope is that the Chemistry recognition for enhance the reputation of the department, Department can use this gift to attract a very an outstanding science department.” has on the lives of young people. He truly the College of Arts and Sciences, and the productive and distinguished individual,” “Dr. Bright’s outstanding career is a is a living example of a true philanthropist, University. said Bright, who was director of five model for our students who are studying and his gift will greatly benefit students Bright was honored last week by Fortune 500 corporations and president of chemistry, biology, pharmacy and the aspiring to careers in science.” students and faculty members in the two of them. “I want to help the University other sciences,” said Dr. Janet Krzyminski, Bright is founder and chairman Department of Chemistry and the Office make progress, across the board, to be a director of development in the Office of emeritus for Zoll Medical Corp., a maker of Institutional Advancement for his great university, and I think it’s already on Institutional Advancement. “He appreciates of cardiac resuscitation equipment with contributions. He was recognized at a dinner its way.” the value of an education and the impact it headquarters in Chelmsford, Mass. 6 NEWS SEPT. 18, 2006 UT brand creates opportunities

By Deanna Woolf fter extensive research and discus- The advertisements that were devel- Asions, the brand of the new University oped in-house for The University of Toledo of Toledo has been defined and is being and the University Medical Center feature communicated through internal vehicles, people in their real roles, according to such as publications and Web sites, and paid Adams. advertising in local, area and other select The University of Toledo institutional markets. print ad features a student, a student-athlete, “The University of Toledo brand is a a doctoral graduate and a researcher. “The promise, a pledge of quality and service. It slogan ‘A lifetime of opportunities’ shows means opportunity for many stakeholders that no matter where you are in life, you — an opportunity to shape their future in have opportunities to learn, grow and be en- many ways,” said John Adams, director of gaged at The University of Toledo,” Adams marketing. “The new UT is your university said. and is here to help you shape your future “The University of Toledo institutional through academic, collaborative, health, billboard uses the headline ‘Shape your social and community opportunities.” future’ to illustrate that you can take an ac- The UT brand offers: tive role in all that UT has to offer through • Choice — More than 150 undergraduate, opportunities for education, discovery and graduate and professional programs; engagement,” he said. • Convenience — Part- and full-time sched- The University Medical Center print ad ules and day, evening, weekend and online features a patient, a physician, a nurse and a courses for traditional and adult students; researcher. The slogan “University-quality • Collaboration — Joint research efforts health care” is reflective of the patient-fo- with other institutions and community part- cused care available at the only academic nerships; and health center in the region, the University • Community — Attractive campuses, Medical Center. increased quality of work force, positive “The University Medical Center economic impact, health education and care, billboard uses the headline ‘Care for your an active alumni association, and arts and future’ to reflect the role that you and the athletics events. UMC can play in your well-being and An overview of the brand is available health care,” Adams said. online at http://hsc.utoledo.edu/depts/mar- Look for the brand awareness cam- keting/pdf/brand_brochure.pdf. paign on billboards throughout the area Based on the UT brand, advertising in and in advertisements in newspapers and print outlets and billboards has been created magazines throughout Ohio and Michigan. Stationery, business card orders to make all of the stakeholders aware of the The campaign also will be expanded to lmost out of business cards or station- tionery.pdf. numerous opportunities the University offers. television and radio media. Aery? The new University of Toledo Print the form and attach a signed and University Medical Center logos are requisition and send it to the Marketing and In memoriam available. Communications Office, Attention Lynn Orders must be processed through the Gowing, Mail Stop 949, University Hall Sonia Anderson, wife of the late Dr. Marion C. Anderson, who served as the UT Marketing and Communications Office. 2160, or fax it to her at 419.530.5177. second president of the former Medical College of Ohio from 1972 to 1977, To initiate your order, fill out the PDF Old stationery and business cards may died at her home in Decatur, Ga., Aug. 25 at age 77. She moved to Decatur Business Card Request Form at http://moni- be used through Jan. 1. in 2001 following her husband’s death. Anderson was the first chairman of the tor.meduohio.edu/depts/mktandcom/pdf/sta- Department of Surgery at MCO before assuming the presidency in 1972. Dr. Franklin Samuel “Sam” Schaeffer, 72, Scottsdale, Ariz., who served as dean of admissions at the former Medical College of Ohio from 1971 until his retirement in 1991, died Sept. 8. The Toledo native earned bachelor’s, master’s

and doctoral degrees from UT in 1962, 1965 and 1974, respectively. At the UT News is published for faculty and staff by the Marketing and Communications Office biweekly during the end of his MCO career, the college honored him by creating an award in his academic year and periodically during the summer. Copies are mailed to employees and placed in newsstands on name given to the medical student who best exemplifies his characteristics. the Main, Health Science, Scott Park and Toledo Museum of Art campuses. UT News strives to present accurate, fair and timely communication of interest to employees. Story ideas and comments from the UT community are welcome. Send information by campus mail to #949, Marketing and Communications Office, Vicki Kroll. E-mail: vicki. [email protected]. Fax: 419.530.4618. Phone: 419.530.2248. Mailing address: Marketing and Communications Office, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT SERVICES, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS: Lawrence J. Burns DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS: Tobin J. Klinger Editor: Vicki L. Kroll Check out UToday The University of Toledo is committed to ASSOCIATE Editor: Cynthia Nowak a policy of equal opportunity in education, Don’t forget to bookmark UToday at Graphic Designer: Liz Allen employment, membership and contracts, and http://myut.utoledo.edu. PhotographerS: Terry Fell, Jack Meade, Daniel Miller no differentiation will be made based on race, Contributing Writers: Krista Hayes, Stacy Moeller, Hilary Porter, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual Jon Strunk, Jim Winkler, Deanna Woolf orientation, veteran status or the presence of Editorial Assistants: Laurie Flowers, Joanne Gray, Gail Simpson a disability. The University will take affirmative Distribution assistant: Eric Brown action as required by federal or state law. Read UT news at www.utnews.utoledo.edu and http://myut.utoledo.edu.. 7 SEPT. 18, 2006 PEOPLE

Sept. 22 is deadline to nominate outstanding staff

By Krista M. Hayes o you know a UT staff member at an awards program Thursday, Oct. 19, Dwho exceeds expectations and goes at 3 p.m. in the Student Union Auditorium. beyond his or her normal job requirements In addition, three Professional Staff Associa- to enhance the University environment for tion recipients and three CWA or UTTPA students, staff, faculty and the community? recipients will receive a plaque and a check If so, here’s your chance to recognize a for $1,500. staff employee who makes a strong continu- Nominations are confidential and will ing contribution to the University’s overall be accepted from faculty, staff and students. mission by nominating that person for the A committee composed of peers will select 2006 Outstanding Staff Awards. award recipients. Eligible nominees must be from the The selection committee will consider: Communications Workers of America Local • Career accomplishments/outstanding con- 4530, Professional Staff Association or the tributions on the job; UT Police Patrolman’s Association and • Service to the University community/com- Photo by Terry Fell have at least two years of service with the mitment and involvement; University. Those on the president’s leader- • Leadership/loyalty to the University com- THAT’S FUNNY: Al Comley and Julia Wingard, senior director of the Student Union, shared a laugh ship team and previous award recipients munity; and at Comley’s recent retirement party in Libbey Hall. Comley retired as assistant vice president of are ineligible. • Positive and professional impacts. auxiliary and business services. He joined the UT staff in 1991 and worked as a purchasing adminis- trator, director of purchasing and director of business services. He and his wife, Pat, plan to relocate Employees from the American Fed- Nominations must be submitted by to either Knoxville, Tenn., or Asheville, N.C., “where snow comes in water form,” Comley said, adding eration of State, County and Municipal 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22. Completed forms they would be closer to their sons and grandchildren. He said he’ll miss the people at UT. “The Employees Local 2415 and professional may be sent to the attention of Kathy students’ youth and vitality invigorates you. I felt like they, along with the faculty and staff, were my staff on the Health Science Campus are not Bielski, Mail Stop 313. Forms can be found extended family,” he said. eligible this year, but will be included in online at http://utpsa.utoledo.edu. 2007. For more information, contact Bielski All nominees will be acknowledged at 419.530.5871.

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CROWD PLEASER: Dr. Oliver Sacks talked about “Creativity and the Brain” last Thursday, and more than 1,000 people came to listen to the physician and writer. It was standing-room-only in Doermann Theater, and some watched via closed-circuit television in the Student Union. Sacks is known for his Photo by Daniel Miller research on neurological conditions. His work in the 1960s with patients who spent years in frozen states was documented in his book, Awakenings, which was later made into a movie starring Robin TO TREK OR NOT TO TREK: That was never the question for actor Casey Biggs, who spoke to a Williams and Robert DeNiro. Sacks’ lecture was the inaugural presentation of the College of Arts packed room at UT’s Center for Performing Arts on Wednesday evening. Biggs, a graduate of Julliard and Sciences’ Edward Shapiro Distinguished Lecture Series, named in memory of Dr. Edward Shapiro, and Toledo’s Central Catholic High School, shared his insights on an actor’s life and his recurring role a UT economics professor who donated more than $4 million to the college during his lifetime. on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” during a day of events sponsored by the Visual and Performing Arts Affiliate of the UT Alumni Association.