WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSllY

Volume 21, Number 32 June 15,1995

7.8 percent appropriation increase intact as Legislature hammers out final budget bill A 7.8 percent state appropriation boost islators, including Rep. Don Gilmer, Rep. for WMU - the largest percentage in- Ed LaForge, Rep. Chuck Perricone and crease among the state's 15 public univer- Sen. Dale Shugars." sities - remains intact as the 1995-96 Gilmer is chairperson of the House fiscal year budget bill nears approval by Appropriations Committee and has led the the Legislature. legislative charge for equitable funding for The Senate passed its version of the WMU. higher education funding bill June 1. For "We also credit our Legislative Ad- the next fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, vocacy Network with helping us get our WMU's state appropriation would be $97.6 message to the legislators," Pretty said. million, an increase of $7 million over last That effort, spearheaded by the Office of year. External Affairs, involves organizing fac- While the amounts proposed for Michi- ulty, staff, students, alumni and friends gan institutions have stayed essentially the around the state to contact lawmakers. same since proposed by Gov. John Engler "Now," he continued, "we could use the in the executive budget and approved ear- resources of the network to once again lier this spring by the House, the two cham- make our voice heard regarding the poten- bers disagree over a possible one-time al- tial surplus funds distribution." location of surplus funds from the 1994-95 A Senate bill amending the state Man- Ready for the rayce budget. agement and Budget Act calls for the first Going over a final checklist in preparation for Sunrayce 95 last week were, "Under the joint rules of the Legisla- $22.6 million of any 1994-95 fiscal year from left: Ken Ladd, an April graduate in engineering graphics from Bloomfield ture, there are very few issues remaining to budget surplus to be available for appro- Hills, who is the leader of the technical support team; Robert Haeske, a be resolved by the joint conference com- priation to state universities and commu- graduate student in engineering management from Milan, who is the project mittee on higher education funding," said nity colleges for special maintenance manager; and Kerri Lake, a graduate student in mechanical engineering Keith A. Pretty, vice president for external projects on campus buildings. A total of from Portage, who is one of three drivers for Sunseeker 95, WMU's solar car. affairs and general counsel. "All of the $18.8 million of that money would be The 1,100-mile race begins June 20 in Indianapolis and ends June 29 in budgets for next year are set. The commit- Golden, Colo. (see article on page two). tee will just have to work out the dispute (Continued on page four) over the allocation of surplus funds, if any, at the end of this fiscal year in September." Engler based this year's executive bud- Four win Fulbright grants for work and study abroad get on the classification system developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Ad- Three WMU faculty members and a Darmstadt, Germany, he managed two to publish and distribute the work of women vancement of Teaching. It includes special graduating senior have won Fulbright grants weekend visits to the Czech Republic. writers in Zambia. adjustments for Michigan State Univer- and will use them for work and study A member of the WMU faculty since Trenary, who will be on sabbatical leave sity, WMU and Grand Valley State Uni- abroad beginning in June. 1985, Balik has just completed a term as from WMU during the 1995-96 academic versity - the universities in each of the Robert J. Balik, finance and commer- president of the Midwest Academy of Fi- year, says he has had a long-standing de- three Carnegie classifications (Research, ciallaw, will spend 10 months beginning nance and Insurance. sire to live and work for a time in an urban Etter-Lewis, a WMU faculty member Doctoral and Master's, respectively) that in September lecturing and conducting re- area of a Third World country. Botswana, since 1986, has been collecting oral nar- which is just north of South Africa, has the had the lowest state funding per student search at the School of Business Ad- ratives from African American women advantage of being a stable democracy relative to their peers. ministration at Silesian University in the In addition to WMU at a 7.8 percent Czech Republic city of Karvina across the country since 1985. She has with a rapidly expanding economy. increase, MSU is slated for a 7.5 percent Gwendolyn Etter-Lewis, English, will produced two books focusing on those oral "Botswana has the fastest growing gross narratives: "My Soul is My Own: Oral national product of any country on the increase and GVSU for a 6 percent in- spend three months this summer in the African nation of Zambia. Based at the Narratives of African American Women in continent," he says. crease. the Professions," published in 1993; and All of the rest of the state institutions Institute for African Studies at the Univer- In addition to his teaching duties at the sity of Zambia at Lusaka, she will conduct "Unrelated Kin: Race and Gender in University of Botswana, he will help fac- would get a 3 percent appropriation in- Women's Personal Narratives," co-edited ulty there further develop a new computer crease, except for Central Michigan Uni- research on women's education and with Michele Foster, which will be pub- versity, which would get a 3.8 percent women's oral narratives. science curriculum to meet the needs of lished in July. students who are just getting to the senior increase with extra funds to establish a Robert G. Trenary, computer science, level. He has been a WMU faculty member higher education charter school center. will spend 10 months, beginning July 31, This will be the second time Etter-Lewis has visited Zambia. During a trip there since 1980. "Weare delighted that the governor's in Botswana lecturing and helping develop three years ago, she made some connec- proposal has made it this far through the advanced computer science courses for Abernethy, who expects to receive her House and the Senate," Pretty said. "We students at the University of Botswana. tions with women who, she says, were bachelor's degree in theatre from WMU in Mychelle L. Abernethy, a Kalamazoo doing "really exciting things." One of the June, has been the director of the Kalamazoo had some important support from area leg- senior, will graduate from WMU in June enterprises that interests her, she says, is a and begin work on a master's degree at the new publishing company started by women (Continued on page four) Shakespeare Institute of the University of Did you know? Birmingham in England. She also will work Commencement ceremonies cap record year at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre at • The University libraries have Stratford-upon-Avon. for the number of doctoral degrees awarded 3,205,619 volumes, representing The four are among about 2,000 U.S. WMU will award more than 1,800 de- toral programs that have been added to the fourth largest holdings in scholars who will travel abroad during the grees in commencement exercises Satur- WMU's offerings since 1991, nearly dou- Michigan and the largest in West 1995-96 year under the auspices of the day, June 24, in Miller Auditorium. bling the number of doctoral degree pro- Michigan. The total includes 5,444 Fulbright Program. There will be two ceremonies: one at 9 grams available to 21. With the 17 degrees periodical subscriptions, 19,232 Balik, who teaches finance at WMU, a.m. for graduates of the Haworth College on June 24, WMU will have bestowed records, tapes or compact discs, will lead classes on "International Finance" of Business, the College of Education and 1,250 doctoral degrees since it first began 512 databases and nine on-line and "Money and Capital Markets" in the the College of Health and Human Ser- awarding them in 1968. services. Czech Republic through a special Fulbright vices; and one at 11:30 a.m. for graduates Students who are completing their de- • The University's World Wide program called the Alexander Hamilton of the College of Arts and Sciences, the grees at the end of the spring session in Web home page has been accessed Lectureships. The lectureships were funded College of Engineering and Applied Sci- June, as well as those who will finish at the more than 8,200 times since it was to support Eastern European democracies ences, the College of Fine Arts and the end of the summer session in August are released to the Internet April 10. by lecturing and developing business ad- Division of Continuing Education's Gen- invited to participate in the ceremonies. Its address ishttp://www.wmich.edu. ministration programs at institutions in 14 eral University Studies Program. WMU has no August commencement. • As offall 1994, WMU has 775 countries. A total of 1,168 bachelor's, 624 mas- Music for the ceremonies will be per- full-time faculty members, 40 I In addition to lecturing, Balik also plans ter's and specialist and 17 doctoral degrees formed by organist Karl Schrock. The na- part-time faculty members, 476 to do research on privatization in the Czech will be awarded. tional anthem and the alma mater will be AFSCME employees, 566 cleri- Republic and curriculum guidance for the The 17 doctoral degrees bring the 1994- sung by WMU's chapter of Phi Mu Alpha cal/technical employees, 18 school's developing finance program. He 95 total of doctoral degrees awarded to 74 Sinfonia professional music fraternity. The Michigan State Employees Asso- also hopes to explore his own Czech heri- - the largest number of doctoral degrees graduates will be welcomed as new alumni ciation employees, 17 police of- tage. A native of Iowa, Balik says both his ever awarded by WMU in an academic of the University by Robert W. Ethridge, ficers and 786 professional/tech- parents and many of the residents of his year. One student will be receiving WMU' s president of the WMU Alumni Associa- nical/administrative employees. hometown share a Czech heritage. Last first doctoral degree in geology during the tion. President Haenicke will preside over spring, while spending three months teach- ceremonies. ing finance at the Technical University in The geology degree is one of 10 doc- (Continued on page four) Two June 15, 1995 Western News Students hope to be beaming all the way from Indiana to Colorado in biennial solar car race A team ofWMU students will be trying velopment and resourcefulness. to find its place in the sun during the U.S. Sunlight is the only external source of Department of Energy's Sunrayce 95, a power allowed for propulsion of the cars. 1,100-mile race June 20-29 from India- Only commercially available solar cells napolis, Ind., to Golden, Colo. and lead-acid batteries may be used. They have been working for many WMU students have modified Sun- months on WMU's solar-powered car, seeker 93, the University's solar-powered Sunseeker 95, for entry in the race. vehicle that competed two years ago in Sunrayce is an ongoing educational pro- Sunrayce 93 from Dallas to Minneapolis, gram that culminates every two years with to conform with new race rules. Sunseeker a cross country race of solar-powered cars. 95 is 19.8 feet long and weighs 667 pounds The program is open to colleges, universi- without driver. ties, trade schools and other post-second- WMU also competed in the first Sun- ary educational institutions. About 40 teams rayce in 1990, placing eighth in the race are expected to participate this year. from Orlando, Fla., to Warren, Mich. The program is designed to challenge The winner of Sunrayce 95 will be the science, mathematics, engineering and car with the lowest cumulative elapsed business students throughout North time in completing the official course, CANCER GROWTH FACTORS - Mark A. Lombard, left, a WMU master's America, and to foster scientific innova- which runs through Terre Haute, Ind., AI- student in biological sciences, described a recent study of factors that lead to tion and creativity. It also provides stu- ton, Ill., Fulton, Mo., Lee's Summit, Mo., aberrant growth in human tumor cells during the first Kalamazoo Community dents with the opportunity for product de- Manhattan, Kan., Smith Center, Kan., St. Medical Research Day at the Radisson Plaza Hotel June 7. Listening to Lombard's Francis, Kan., and Aurora, Colo. explanation of the research presented during the event's poster session were, from left: Mimi Ang, an internal medicine and pediatric resident at University of Chicago Hospitals; Rick Hartker, a radiology resident at St. Francis Hospital in Chicago; Race updates available University issues clarification and WMU's David S. Reinhold, chemistry, who worked with and supervised Beginning no later than Monday, on summer 'negotiations' . June 19, the general public can get Lombard and another master's student, Wesley C. Fisher, on the project. Sponsors University officials have agreed to meet daily updates on Sunrayce 95 pro- of the event included Borgess Medical Center, Bronson Methodist Hospital, with representatives of the WMU chapter vided by team members in the field Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, the Michigan State of the American Association of University by calling 7-RACE (7-7223). University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, the Upjohn Co. and WMU. Professors this summer to study the impact of the supplemental retirement provision contained in the 1993-96 contract and to make recommendations to the 1996 bar- Students get taste of college life through KCP Program gaining teams. More than 250 junior high school and ford, Kalamazoo, Muskegon Heights, In past years, participants for the sum- On May 30, the AAUP issued a news middle school students will have a chance Remus and Van Buren County. mer program have been selected based on release announcing the appointment of a to see what college life is like by spending Funded by the Michigan Department of teacher and community recommendations. "negotiating" team and naming a "chief five days living and studying on campus Education, this is the ninth year of the For the first time this year, students were negotiator" to conduct "negotiations" with during June. program that is designed to increase mi- selected after completing applications for WMU on retirement benefits. The first of three groups of about 85 nority student participation in post-sec- the program designed to simulate the col- "While the AAUP has suggested a dis- students each arrived June II to take part in ondary education in the state. The students lege application process, says Diana agreement based upon semantics," said the summer residential learning component will live in French Hall, a campus resi- Hernandez, King/Chavez/Parks Program. David O. Lyon, academic collective bar- of the University's King/Chavez/Parks dence hall, and participate in a variety of Once accepted, students were asked to gaining and contract administration, "the Program in the Division of Minority Af- academic activities designed to expose them complete additional applications for resi- technical meaning of the words 'chief ne- fairs. Additional groups will arrive on Sun- to potential careers and the benefits of a dence hall assignments and meal cards. To gotiator' and 'negotiation' suggests that day, June 18, and Sunday, June 25. The college education. Recreational and so- complete the program and receive a diploma, the two parties have scheduled 'contract students will come from Battle Creek, cial-cultural events also are part of ac- students also must take a "final exam." negotiations' in the summer of 1995 with Cassopolis, Covert, Grand Rapids, Hart- tivities planned. This year's program will introduce the all the legal ramifications of the bargaining students to various skills and familiarize process. them with college class offerings. Among "WMU has not entered into negotia- Rodeo, science program setfor this weekend courses planned are "Library for Life 101," tions with the WMU chapter of the AAUP Minority students from throughout The weekend events also will feature in which students will learn to use a mod- concerning retirement benefits," he con- Southwest Michigan will learn about life science workshops, food, arts and crafts, a ern on-line library catalog, "AIDS Aware- tinued, "and has not agreed to modify the in the Old West, along with the wonders of square dance competition and musicians. ness" and "Personal Learning Styles." A language or dates of notification in the science, at the Simpson's Pro-Am Rodeo The rodeo and Hands-On Science Pro- graduation ceremony on Thursday of each 1993-96 contract or to open the next con- and the Hands-On Science Training Pro- gram are designed to improve the partici- week also is part of the schedule. That tract to negotiate this fringe benefit." gram Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18. pation of African American students in event will feature a theatrical production, According to Lyon, the University has The rodeo is set for both days at 3 p.m. courses in science and mathematics, and to written and directed by the students under agreed to meet with AAUP representatives at Simpson's Lakeview Resort, ll7 55th celebrate the work of young minority sci- the guidance of Von Washington II, a WMU before Sept. 1 to study the impact of the St. in Grand Junction. The Hands-On Sci- entists in laboratories, on farms and in alumnus who is active in community the- supplemental retirement provision and to ence Program will take place both days at classrooms. atre. make recommendations to the 1996 bar- The Farm, 14530 County Road 665 in Tickets for all events each day are $8 for While on campus, students also will gaining teams "so that faculty considering Bloomingdale. Both events are sponsored adults and $5 for children age 12 and un- interact with college student mentors em- retirement during the life of this by WMU's Black Americana Studies Pro- der. For more information, persons should ployed by the KCP Program to act as group agreement's successor will be informed gram, Muskegon Community College's contact LeRoi R. Ray Jr., Black Ameri- leaders and role models for the younger concerning the provisions of any successor Hands-On Science Program and Simpson's cana Studies Program, at 7-2664. students. agreement relative to this benefit." Lakeview Resort. The rodeo will feature such events as bull riding, bare back and saddle back Board to meet June 23 bronco riding, steer wrestling, calf roping The Board of Trustees is scheduled to and barrel racing. Riders and participants meet Friday, June 23. Times and places of will come from throughout the Midwest. committee meetings and the full board The rodeo is produced by Thryl Latting, a meeting were not available at Western leading African American professional News press time. All meetings are open to rodeo producer. the public. A parade featuring the rodeo performers and participants in both events is sched- uled for I p.m. Saturday, June 17. The Campus roads under repair parade will begin north of Grand Junction Several campus roads are slated to be School on South Haven Street and end at replaced this summer. the resort. 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Peterson began working Earhart, compara- ist with whom I was interviewed by Robert at WMU in the 1960s to support tive religion, whose MacNeil," he said. The segment, which herself while earning her master's reputation as an ex- included a four-minute report from Tokyo, degree. She ended up meeting her pert in Japanese reli- lasted more than 17 minutes. husband and becoming part of a gions is interna- Earhart's interview, and one last week small "WMU dynasty" in the pro- tional. by telephone with the Voice of America, cess. Also the recipient of a Since suspicion came about through ProtNet, an interna- bachelor's degree from the Univer- for the March 20 tional media query service in which the sity, Peterson taught for several Tokyo subway gas Earhart Office of Public Information participates. years before deciding to return to attack has pointed to The service was established two years ago school. She began working in the a Japanese religious cult, Earhart's exper- at the State University of New York at residence hall program and there tise has been in great demand by news Stony Brook. met her husband, Robert, who still media, including those in Japan. Queries arrive daily bye-mail on the works in that area as manager of Last week, for example, a writer and worldwide computer network called the residence hall facilities. Already a photographer from Aera, one of Japan's Internet from news media around the world, WMU legacy, since her mother had leading magazines, came to Kalamazoo but primarily in the United States. Queries attended WMU, Peterson now ex- and interviewed and photographed Earhart range from such newspapers as the News tended the "Western connection" in his office. Tribune in Casper, Wyo., to the New York with a husband who had both his "Most of the interview took place in Times as well as from the major television bachelor's and master's degrees Japanese, since the writer was not entirely news organizations and the Associated Press. from here. And when two sons came comfortable with English," said Earhart, Earhart's experience with Jim Randle, along, both elected to attend WMU. who speaks Japanese fluently. the producerlhostofVOA Today, was also "We're a real Western family," she Closer to home, Earhart has been in- positive. The new, live two-hour broadcast says. After her stint on the staff terviewed by Time and Newsweek maga- in English from Washington, D.C., is aimed [ from 1965 to 1968, Peterson rejoined zines and the Religious News Service, based at listeners throughout East Asia. Revised the ranks nine years ago in the Of- in New York, as well as WMUK, the versions are beamed to South Asia, the fice of Student Financial Aid and University's public radio station. Mideast, Africa and Europe. Scholarships. Then she moved to the Department of Paper and Printing Science and But the most feedback he's received has "Jim Randle and I had a nice talk," Engineering, where she currently is the conference coordinator. She's responsible come from his appearance last month on Earhart said in an e-mail message to for marketing conferences the department organizes for people in the paper and the MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour on PBS, Michael J. Matthews, public information. printing industries. She takes care of much of the detail work, from mailing on the day the cult's leader was arrested. "We were live for three or four minutes. brochures to handling registration to reserving rooms. The department sponsors ''I'm still getting favorable responses They had someone prep me with a few between six and 15 conferences a year that attract industry representatives from from the MacNeil-Lehrer interview," said questions, so I was ready with the answers across the United States as well as from other countries. "I like the people contact," Earhart, who drove to the studios ofWGVu/ and it went well." Peterson says. "It's also fun to see everything come together." When not at work, WGVK in Grand Rapids for the live session. Randle agreed. "We were quite pleased she and her husband enjoy taking in antique shows around the state. with the interview as well," he said, also by Henning to be honored e-mail. "I'm not certain, but Dr. Earhart A retirement reception honoring Car- may well have been heardacoupleoftimes Quartet performs at international conference olyn R. Henning, human resources, is in our later broadcasts, and tapes of our scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 30, interviews are made available to the 45 The Western Jazz Quartet, a resident Their performance was one of only three at the Oaklands. The University commu- other language services the VOA provides." faculty ensemble in the School of Music, evening recitals during the conference to nity is invited to attend. According to VOA research, Randle performed at the world conference of the feature a jazz bass performer. The quartet said, broadcasts in 46 languages reach International Society of Bassists in early performed pieces that featured bass solo, nearly 100 million people each week. June at Indiana University. The annual including two compositions by Knific. The Climbing Camp offered "This represents extremely valuable gathering attracts 600 participants from appearance coincided with his recent ap- Are your children already climbing the public service that brings significant rec- five continents. pointment to the society's board of direc- walls from boredom this summer? ognition to faculty members and to the Members of the quartet are Trent P. tors. Help them learn the proper technique by University," Matthews said. "The impact Kynaston on saxophone, Stephen L. Ze- signing them up for the WMU Indoor of this service and recognition is greatly gree on piano, Tom Knific on double bass Climbing Camp scheduled for later this extended by our use ofthis new technol- and Tim Froncek on drums. month and next month. ogy." Service ------The program, offered by University rec- Responses to ProtNet queries also are News goes to summer format These faculty and staff members are reation programs and facilities, is open to handled by Ruth A. Stevens and Cheryl P. recognized for five, 10, 15,20,25 and 30 youths ages 12 to 17. Participants will Roland, both news services. This is the last issue of Western News years of service to the University in June: learn safety techniques, belay procedures, Earhart, who came to WMU in 1966, for the spring session. The News will be 30 years- Robert M. Beam, vice presi- proper knots and climbing commands on has studied Japanese religions for more published every other week in a smaller dent for business and finance; Doris A. the 45-foot climbing wall at the Student than 30 years. He published "Religions of format during the summer when classes Rey, Reading Center; Anthony C. Sabel, Recreation Center. Japan" in 1984 (Harper) and edited "Reli- are in session. Publication dates are: June auxiliary enterprises; Nelson P. Schippers, Session one will take place from 10:30 gious Traditions of the World" in 1992 29, July 13, July 27 and Aug. 10. The physical plant-maintenance services; and a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24, and (HarperSanFrancisco). He received a Dis- deadline is at noon on the Tuesday pre- Terry R. Stoken, physical plant-mainte- from I :30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25. tinguished Faculty Scholar Award in 1981. ceding the publication date. nance services. Session two is set for 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 25 years - Sherry K. Bate, College of p.m. Saturday, July 22, and 1:30 to 5:30 Fine Arts; Alonzo E. Hannaford, chairper- p.m. Sunday, July 23. Jobs _ son of special education; and Robert D. The cost is $50 per student. and includes The following list of vacancies is cur- (R) Clerk II, S-04, Acounting, 94/95- Havira, geology. a T-shirt and certificate. For registration rently being posted through the Job Oppor- 443,6/13-6/19/95. 20 years - Elenora M. Stratton, phys- information, persons may contact Amy J. tunity Program by employment services in (R) Instructor (One-Year Term), 1-40, ical plant-building custodial and support Seth, University recreation programs and the Department of Human Resources. Inter- Accountancy, 94/95-446, 6/13-6/19/95. services. facilities, at 7-3765. ested benefits-eligible employees can ap- (R) Instructor (One-Year Term), 1-40, 15 years - Kay M. Chase, Music and ply for any of these positions (bargaining Business Information Systems, 94/95-447, Dance Library; Barbara A. Gustafson, stu- or non-bargaining) by submitting a job 6/13-6/19/95. dent financial aid and scholarships; Obituaries __ opportunity transfer application during the (R) Instructor (One- Year Term), 1-40, Maryann Haws-Johnson, Education Li- John R. Dykema, a charter member of posting period, or may contact an em- Accountancy, 94/95-448, 6/13-6/19/95. brary; Barbara K. Rhodes, admissions and the WMU Board of Trustees, died June 2 in ployment services staff member for assis- (R) Stores Laborer, M-2.5, Logistical orientation; and Frances T. Rhodes, lo- Grosse Pointe. He was 77. tance in identifying themselves as candi- Services- Freight/Postal/Deli very, 94/95- gistical services-administration. A memorial service is planned for II dates for these openings. 450,6/13-6/19/95. 10 years - Diane M. Ariza, admis- a.m. Thursday, July 20, atthe Grosse Pointe S-OI and S-02 clerical positions are not (R) Secretary III, S-06, College of sions and orientation; Debra A. Brough- Memorial Church in Grosse Pointe Farms. required to be posted. For persons inter- Fine Arts, 94/95-451, 6/13-6/19/95. man, physical plant-building custodial and Dykema was a retired partner in one of ested in faculty positions, there are open- Please call the Applicant Information support services; Susan R. Reed- Williams, Michigan's leading law firms, Dykema, ings in selected fields. A letter of applica- Service at 7-3669 for up-to-date informa- University computing services; Andrew Gossett of Detroit. He was appointed to the tion should be submitted to the appropriate tion on the Job Opportunity Program and C. Robins, WMUK; Trudy G. Verser, man- Board of Trustees in 1964 by Gov. William dean or chairperson. vacancies available to external applicants. agement. Milliken and served until 1981. (R) Financial Aid Administrator (R) Replacement Five years - Dennis E. Boyle, Uni- Memorial contributions may be made (Repost), P-03, Student Financial Aid and WMU is an EO/ AA employer versity computing services; David J. to the John Dykema Medallion Scholar- Scholarships, 94/95-018, 6/13-6/19/95. Kotecki, public safety; Karen A. Maas, ship, c/o WMU Foundation, or to the Hu- (R) Assistant/Associate Professor Institute for Water Sciences; and Mark A. ron Mountain Wildlife Foundation in Big (Repost), 1-30120, Occupational Therapy, Exchange __ Serbenski, aviation sciences. Bay, Mich. 94/95-399, 6/13-6/19/95. FOR SALE - Charming home in Mil- (R) Assistant/Associate Professor wood. Two bedrooms - extra spacious Frances A. Williamson, WMU Book- (Repost), 1-30120, Occupational Therapy, master bedroom. Two stories with Media _ store, died June 9 in Portage. She was 65. 94/95-400,6/13-6/19/95. screened porch, new deck, two fire- Two faculty members will be guests in A clerk in the bookstore since 1984, she (R) Human Resources Specialist III, places, built-in china cabinets. Priced to the coming weeks on "Focus," a five-minute worked primarily with the greeting cards. P-05, Human Resources, 94/95-435, 6/13- sell: $76,000. Call 373-4108. interview produced by news services. "Fo- She enjoyed cooking, sewing and bowling, 6/19/95. FORSALE- Trailer on Gun Lake; $3,500 cus" is scheduled to air on these Saturdays and was a member of the Ladies Auxi liary (R) News and Pu blic Affairs Reporter/ or best offer. Located in England Point at6:IOa.m.on WKPR-AM(l420) with the of VFW Post #5855 in Portage. Announcer (.75 PTE; 30 HourslW eek), P- Resort. Lowest lake association fees in following speakers and topics: Joseph S. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice 02, WMUK, 94/95-437, 6/13-6/19/95. the area, including boat slip and other Ellin, philosophy, on morality in America, of Greater Kalamazoo or the American (R) Secretary III, S-06: Waldo Library, perks. Call 375-3272 and leave a mes- June 17; and James M. Ferreira, history, on Cancer Society. 94/95-438, 6/13-6/19/95. sage. the legacy of Vietnam, June 24. Four June 15, 1995 Western News Robertson pens text on integrative approach to psychotherapy for students and faculty A new college cal training. It includes information on textbook by a WMU conducting individual, group, marital and faculty member is family therapy. As he was writing the designed to help fu- book, Robertson used several chapters in ture therapists de- his own advanced therapy classes. Data on velop an approach the students' positive response to the ap- to working with cli- proach are included in the book. ents that combines "My students were very interested in the best aspects of the integrated approach," Robertson says. competing schools "Students tend to be very practical and of psychotherapy. Robertson they want to use what works best." "Psychotherapy The book includes sections on the his- Education and Training: An Integrative tory and current status of psychotherapy Perspective" was written by Malcolm H. integration as well as information on theory Robertson, psychology, and published re- and basic skills training in such areas as cently by International Universities Press relationship and intervention skills. Practi- Inc. of Madison, Conn. The book focuses cal suggestions and examples of the appli- on teaching students an integrative ap- cation of integrated psychotherapy also are proach to therapy that is commonly used part of the text. TRANSLA TING WEST TO EAST - Carl Kay, president of Japanese Language by practitioners, but has not been system- The book, which will be used in several Services Inc. of Boston, describes some of the difficulties that arise when translating atically taught in the classroom. Its in- WMU psychology classes this fall, will be language in an American-made video to Japanese during the "Facing EastlFacing tended audience includes students prepar- available later this summer at the WMU West Conference" June 2-3 at the Fetzer Center. Kay's presentation, which focused ing for careers in therapy or counseling and Bookstore. It also is available from the on giving an Asian perspective to the work of the professional translator, was one those who teach them. publisher until July 1 for $22.50 and $25 of more than 60 presentations on North American trade with Asia that were made Robertson, who began working on the after that date. It can be ordered by calling at the event. Business persons and scholars from more than 50 colleges and book in 1990, says many practitioners (800) 835-3487. universities and nine nations attended the conference. The event was organized by choose what they consider the best aspects faculty members in the Haworth College of Business. of several different schools of therapy as Starcher feted for leadership their careers unfold. Students are routinely Hazel L. Starcher, College of Health Fulbrights (Continued from page one) _ taught one or two different schools of and Human Services, has received the Youth Theatre since 1990. She is a veteran cepting her current job with the Kalama- therapy in their entirety. Once faced with Kalamazoo YWCA's 1995 Genevieve U. performer and director, and has played zoo Civic Theatre. clinical practice, Robertson says, they learn Gilmore Volunteer Leadership Award. The some 75 roles in university, non-profes- to pick and combine the parts of each type award recognizes oustanding leadership The Fulbright Program, named after sional and professional theatre productions former Arkansas Sen. J. William Fulbright, of therapy that work best, often through a and service to the organization. Currently in more than 35 states. Her directing cred- was established by Congress in 1946 to trial and error process. past president of the board of directors, its include more than 30 children's plays promote understanding between citizens "Some do it well, some find it difficult Starcher served as the association's presi- and 10 Shakespearean productions. After of the United States and other nations. The to do," he says. "What I've tried to do is dent from June 1993 to December 1994. formalize the selection process and make it completing her master's degree, she hopes program is administered by the United more systematic." AAUP elects Anderson to return to Michigan to found a Michigan States Information Agency under policy Robertson relied on his own clinical Shakespeare Festival, a plan inspired by guidelines established by the presidentially experiences and a growing body of litera- Ariel L. Anderson, education and profes- her involvement with the Houston appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign ture about how practitioners have adopted, sional development, is one of 10 new mem- Shakespeare Festi val. Her Fulbright award Scholarship Board and in cooperation with for pragmatic reasons, integrated therapy bers elected to the American Association of was one of only 20 granted to more than a number of private organizations. The practices. He notes that texts integrating University Professors national council. 600 students who applied for study in En- program supports educational exchanges two or three schools of therapy have been Members of the council, which is the gland next year. between the United States and more than written for the practitioner, but none seem association's governing body, serve for A native of northern lower Michigan, 130 nations. Scholarships are awarded to be available for training new profession- three years. Anderson was elected to rep- Abernethy is a 1976 graduate of Benzie through open competition. als. resent District Ill, which includes Michi- Central High School in Benzonia. After The U.S. StudentProgram, through which Robertson's book is designed to be used gan and Wisconsin. spending seven years touring and per- Abernethy won her award, is part of the in upper level courses that students take forming professionally, Abernethy ac- Fulbright Program and is designed to give just prior to starting their supervised clini- Senate meeting canceled cepted a resident position at a Houston recent college graduates, master's and doc- The June 1 Faculty Senate meeting was theatre and enrolled at the University of toral candidates, and young professionals Appropriation canceled because of the lack of a quorum, Houston. She transferred her undergrad- and artists opportunities for personal devel- leaving two action items and one informa- uate studies to WMU in 1990 after ac- opment and international experience. (Continued from page one) _ tion item for another meeting. allocated for the state universities. The information item was a report of the Commencement (Continued from page one) _ The Senate Appropriations Committee Graduate Studies Council regarding aca- has recommended thatthe$18.8 million be demic program review. The action items the ceremonies. Middleville will lead those two parts ofthe distributed among the 12 schools that did were recommendations of two commit- Elder David Anderson of the True Wor- ceremony at 11:30 a.m. His daughter, not receive the special adjustments, with tees, one on the directory of classes and the ship Church of God in Christ of Kalamazoo Kristine D. Toshalis, will be receiving her the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor other on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. will give the invocation and benediction at bachelor of arts degree in psychology and getting $9 million. The senate's executive board will de- the 9 a.m. ceremony. His daughter, Natasha sociology. However, many members of the Leg- termine in August the agenda for the V. Anderson, will be receiving her bach- Tickets are required for the ceremonies. islature believe the extra funds should be senate's next meeting, which is scheduled elor of business administration degree in Each participating graduate is eligible to divided among all of the 15 public four- for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, in the Fetzer finance. The Rev. Gerald Toshalis of the receive up to four guest tickets. Inquiries year institutions, according to Pretty. Center. Trinity United Methodist Church of regarding additional tickets should be di- "We hope that our advocates will con- rected to the Office of the Registrar after tact their legislators to again stress that Calendar _ June 19 at 7-4310. WMU should be provided with a portion of Guests without tickets may view the any 1994-95 surplus funds," he said. "While The maste r calendar maintained by news se rvices for use in Weste rn News is available exercises on television monitors in 3770 we are pleased with our proposed 7.8 per- through Gopher on the VMScluster. Currently, there are three calendars available: June Knauss Hall. Each ceremony will air live cent increase for 1995-96, we need to keep events; July events; and future events, which run from August through March. To view on Channel 36 of EduCABLE, the Uni- in mind that the special adjustment is just the calendars, type Gopher at the system prompt. At the next menu, choose 2. Western versity's cable television system, and on the beginning of an effort to correct our Michigan University, then choose 3. Campus Calendar. You willfind optionsfor 1. This Channel 30 of Kalamazoo Community historical underfunding." Month's Events, 2. Next Month's Events and 3. Future Events. Access Television. In terms of state appropriation per stu- Friday, June 16 The WMU Alumni Association, in con- dent, WMU currently falls in sixth place, (thru 30) Exhibit, autographs from the collection of Fred V Hartenstein, emeritus in junction with University video services, is behind Wayne State University, the U-M, management, showcases, third floor atrium, Waldo Library. providing an opportunity for persons to MSU, Michigan Technological University Doctoral oral examination, "Autocorrelation in Single-Subject Data: A Meta-Analytic purchase videotapes of each of the two and Northern Michigan University. View," Laura L. Methot, psychology, 353 Wood Hall, 1 p.m. ceremonies. Order forms will be available The Legislature is expected to resolve Monday, June 19 in the Office of the Registrar and in the the surplus funds issue in the next few McKee Alumni Center as well as in the Doctoral oral examination, "A Study of the Relationship Between Transformational weeks, Pretty said. For more information Bernhard Center when students pick up Leadership and School Climate," Christine L. Jensen, educational leadership, 3310 on how to contact legislators, persons may their regalia. No telephone orders will be Sangren Hall, 4 p.m. taken. The tapes are $20 each. call his office at 7-8970. Wednesday, June 21 Autographs on display Doctoral oral examination, "The Level of Management Support Behaviors and the Effect An exhibit of autographs from the col- on Participation Rates in Corporate Fitness Programs," Diane Braatz, educational lection of Fred V Hartenstein, emeritus in leadership, 3208 Sangren Hall, 4 p.m. management, is on display through the end Thursday, June 22 Regalia distributed of the month in showcases in the atrium on Doctoral oral examination, "A Grounded Theory in the Development of the Tantric the third floor of Waldo Library. Proposition in Leadership Education," Marsha W. Goin, educational leadership, B- Candidates for the June 24 com- The autographs are from such well- 114/115 Henry Hall, 4:30 p.m. mencement exercises are reminded known people as Woodrow Wilson, John Friday, June 23 that they can secure regalia in 242 Philip Sousa and Thomas Edison and are Meeting, Board of Trustees, times and locations to be announced. Bernhard Center: from 10 a.m. to 6 displayed with items related to their lives. Saturday, June 24 p.m. Tuesday, June 20; from noon to The signatures were gathered around 1910 Commencement, Miller Auditorium, 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21; from 3 for the collection, which was later pur- Wednesday, June 28 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 23, and from 7 chased by Hartenstein. He subsequently Summer session classes begin. a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24. donated it to the library. *Admission charged