the university of 2003 summer TULSmagazinea Join us for Homecoming 2003! {this year’s honorees} Gene TuckerMarcia Manhart David Lawson Hart Hix Judy Berry the university of TULSmagazinea features departments 12 A Firm Foundation: Endowed Chairs at TU 2 Editor’s Note 2003 Meet the men and women who hold endowed chairs at the University in this first of a two-part series that introduces TU’s top scholars. Each professor com- 3 Campus News bines curiosity with a passion for sharing knowledge. summer 8 From the U 20 Off to College By Doug Fishback, Deanna J. Harris and Jane Zemel 10 Research Wanted: Excellent students looking for a challenging curriculum taught by out- standing professors, in an idyllic setting. Just what goes on in the higher ed 35 Athletics scramble to attract top-notch students. 38 Partners in Education 24 Homecoming 2003: Special Section contents contents 40 Alumni News Tired of summer sequels and reruns? Ready for real life good times? Return to campus for Homecoming 2003 — Reality, TU Style. 42 Class Notes Distinguished Alumni In Memoriam Gene Tucker.........................................................27 47 David Lawson ......................................................28 48 Calendar Marcia Manhart ...................................................29 J. Pascal Twyman Award: Hart Hix.....................31 49 Book End Mrs. Homecoming: Judy Berry...........................33 Events ...................................................................24 Registration..........................................................30 p.12 p.8 The University of Tulsa University A Season for Crowing Magazine The great thing about working on a Volume 7, Number 3 TU Is One of Top 100 major, and Tyler W. Moore, major- by Barbara Sorochty, associate vice- university magazine is getting to Summer 2003 president, Jane Zemel, marketing National Universities ing in computer science and applied news editor tell so many interesting stories: mathematics. manager and Leslie Cairns (MFA The University of Tulsa Magazine is The University of Tulsa is stories about the way the uni- published four times a year by ’99), creative director; external mag- versity’s history stamps its The University of Tulsa, 600 named in the top 100 national doc- New Vice Provost from azine for The University of Tulsa the South College Avenue, Tulsa, toral universities in U.S. News & future; stories about a profes- Oklahoma 74104-3189. TU’s College of Law Magazine submitted by Deanna J. sor’s vision and how it shapes Publication dates mary vary World Report’s “America’s Best Harris, executive editor; and Web her research and teaching; according to the University’s cal- Colleges.” Winona Tanaka, clinical associ- endar, events and scheduling. design for the “TU Admission Site,” campus Periodical nonprofit postage is “Exceptional students are ate professor of law, has agreed to from stories about students whose submitted by Ed Sharrer, university paid at Tulsa, Oklahoma, assume the responsibilities of vice talent and burgeoning skills in selecting TU as their university of webmaster. provost beginning in August. turn inspire their professors; sto- POSTMASTER: Send change of choice,” said TU President Bob Awards of merit for writing were address to The University of Tulsa Lawless. “The best evidence of this Winona has been at TU for 15 ries about how something that some- Magazine, Office of Development, won by Rolf Olsen for the magazine years, having founded the legal one at TU or from TU is doing can have an The University of Tulsa, 600 is the increasing level of academic article, “Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge South College Avenue, Tulsa, clinic in 1992 and been its director impact on the entire world. distinction demonstrated by each Expedition” (The University of Tulsa Oklahoma 74104-3189. until 1997. In 1998, she created the The best stories take time and hard work for results to be conclusive. successive freshman class.” Magazine, summer 2002) and UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Academic Support Program in the When Bob Lawless became president of TU, he shared his vision with us For the first time this year U.S. Nathan Halverson for “Gottsman’s ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT News & World Report ranked the College of Law, and has served as its that TU belonged in the upper rankings of the nation’s colleges and univer- Barbara Sorochty Gift” (The University of Tulsa sities. In a 1996 interview, he said, “My job as president is to be responsible national doctoral universities from director since then. She also directs EXECUTIVE EDITOR Magazine, winter 2003). for creating an environment for people to be successful — for faculty to Deanna J. Harris one to 123 instead of only listing the Judicial Internship and Legal Internship programs, and teaches teach, for staff and students to grow.” Dr. Bob’s formula works. We are CREATIVE DIRECTOR the top 50, and then alphabetized thrilled to report that these days, everyone associated with The University Leslie Cairns, MFA ’99 the remaining universities as was contracts and pretrial practice. A of Tulsa is walking very tall because U.S. News & World Report released its PHOTOGRAPHER done in past rankings. native of Hawaii, Winona graduated TU in the News Walt Beazley from Wellesley College in 1967 and annual “America’s Best Colleges,” and we got an “A”. • Nature, June 26, 2003 For the first time ever, TU was listed among the top 100 doctoral uni- CONTRIBUTING WRITERS TU Students Collect from Columbia Law School cum Doug Fishback • Dallas Morning News, July 15, versities in the nation! At number 91, the University was the only Nathan Halverson Prestigious Awards laude in 1970. 2003, Reports on the findings Angela Henderson Before joining The University of Oklahoma school listed in the 100. Rolf Olsen TU’s most impressive spring of Geosciences Prof. Peter Don Tomkalski Tulsa, she had 17 years of experi- At last, TU is receiving the national recognition it so richly deserves. tradition is the number of schol- Michael’s exploration of the Jane Zemel ence practicing law. She is a member But, you’ve always known that TU is a great school, even if you couldn’t arships and fellowships won by Gakkel Ridge STUDENT ASSISTANTS of the bar in New York, Hawaii and • The Chronicle of Higher exactly pinpoint why. We know why — exceptionally bright, curious stu- Israel Adrian Lopez, Class of 2003 the University’s young scholars. James Hart, Class of 2004 Oklahoma. Education, June 13, 2003 dents meeting the challenges posed by top-notch faculty (meet 12 in this Jon Novotny, a junior who is Tanaka replaces P.C. Smith who Article by Prof. Joli Jensen, issue). Those students graduate and go on to become outstanding alumni, Angela Henderson, Director, Alumni majoring in both computer sci- Relations is returning to the Department of communication, about stu- some of whom are selected each year as TU’s Homecoming royalty. Alumni Janis Zink, Vice President of ence and philosophy and plans to Institutional Advancement Management and Marketing in the dents’ use of prescription have strutting rights too because as TU’s reputation soars, so does the value Robert W. Lawless, President, The earn a law degree focusing on College of Business Administration “mood” drugs of a TU degree. University of Tulsa cyberlaw, has been selected as a where she will teach and have more • Cincinnati Enquirer, June 9, In the Office of University Relations (UNIR), which produces this The University of Tulsa does not 2003 Truman Scholar. Novotny is 2003 discriminate on the basis of personal status time for her scholarship. magazine, we’re crowing a bit too. Last summer we placed five entries in or group characteristics including but not the sixth TU student to be named Prof. Paul Finkelman, law, the Public Relations Society of America’s Silver Link contest and won in limited to the classes protected under federal a Truman scholar. and state law in its programs, services, aids, University Relations Wins quoted in article about the each category! UNIR received highest honors (the Silver Link Award) for or benefits. Inquiries regarding implementa- Four TU students have once Underground Railroad. tion of this policy may be addressed to the PRSA Awards the admission website, created by TU Webmeister (and pinch-hitting Office of Legal Compliance, 600 South again won national Goldwater • Indian Country Today, June 18, College Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104- sports writer) Ed Sharrer, BSBA ’92; an ad campaign aimed at the Dallas 3189, (918) 631-2423. Requests for accom- scholarships. This is the fourth The Tulsa chapter of the Public 2003, noted that Prof. Judith market by Barbara Sorochty, Jane Zemel and Leslie Cairns, MFA ’99; and modation of disabilities may be addressed to Royster, law, was a lead editor the University’s 504 Coordinator, Dr. Jane time in the last six years that all of Relations Society of America hon- your very own University of Tulsa Alumni Magazine, by the magazine crew. Corso, (918) 631-2315. To ensure availabil- TU’s nominees received the ored excellence in public relations on rewrite of Felix S. Cohen’s ity of an interpreter, five to seven days Handbook of Federal Indian Law. Writers Rolf Olsen and Nathan Halverson received honorable mention for notice is needed; 48 hours is recommended scholarship. practice at its annual Silver Link for all other accommodations. • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, two stories previously published here: Olsen’s “Amore”, the adventure Recipients are Anthony P. Awards banquet. TU’s Office of June 29, 2003, Prof. James cover story from the Summer 2002 edition, and Halverson’s moving Meehan, Jenks, who is majoring University Relations won an award CONTACT US: Ronda, history, quoted in arti- “Gottesman’s Gift”, from Winter 2003. in computer science; Brooke N. for each of the five entries it submit- cle about the Lewis and Clark From all of us, a hearty “thank you” for giving us plenty to crow about. (918) 631-2309 Stephenson, a home-schooled ted.