utnews.utoledo.edu FEB. 9, 2015 VOLUME 15, ISSUE 21 UT partners with Cleveland Cavaliers for Details finalized for UT presidential candidate Bow Tie Bracket Challenge open forums By Aimee Portala By Jon Strunk t The University of Toledo, the bow • Campy Russell, TV analyst Atie is synonymous with the fight for FoxSports Ohio and he University of Toledo will host two open against prostate cancer. Cavaliers legend; Tforums for each presidential candidate during As part of a new partnership with • Austin Carr, TV analyst for their campus visits the last two weeks of February. the Cleveland Cavaliers, The University FoxSports Ohio and Cavaliers Forums for Dr. Michele Wheatly, professor of Toledo Bow Tie Bracket Challenge legend; and senior adviser to the president at West Virginia will run through Sunday, Feb. 22. The • Allie Clifton, Cavaliers sideline University, will be held: co-branded promotion will encourage reporter with FoxSports Ohio and • Thursday, Feb. 19, from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. in fans to vote for which Cavaliers UT alumna who played basketball University Hall’s Doermann Theater on Main personality best wears a bow tie. for the Rockets from 2006 to • Olivier “The Voice” Sedra, Campus; and “This is an opportunity for The 2010; announcer for the Cleveland • Friday, Feb. 20, from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. in University of Toledo to partner with one • Fred McLeod, TV analyst with Cavaliers. Collier Building Room 1000B on Health Science Campus. of the most important brands in sports to FoxSports Ohio; Winners will advance to the help UT’s efforts to raise prostate cancer • Ahmaad Crump, hype man/in- next round and the Bracket Bow Tie Forums for Dr. Christopher Howard, president awareness,” said Lawrence J. Burns, UT arena host with the Cleveland Challenge champion will be recognized of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, will be vice president for external affairs and Cavaliers; when the Cavaliers take on the Boston held: prostate cancer survivor. • Moondog, a Cavaliers mascot; Celtics Tuesday, March 3. • Monday, Feb. 23, from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. in Those participating in the challenge • SirCC, a Cavaliers mascot; and All fans who vote via the cavs.com/ University Hall’s Doermann Theater on Main are: uttieoneon website in the “Tie One On” Campus; and continued on p. 4 continued on p. 4

UT’s Cosmetic Science and Formulation UT teams with community colleges to Design Program is picking up speed attract international students

By Lindsay Mahaney By Samantha Watson

hile many students he University of Toledo is changing A new program called the UT- Wmay think Tthe way international students study Community College Internationalization cosmetic science programs in the United States, with the help of a few Consortium kicks off this semester. It brings only involve lipstick and community colleges. together four community colleges in Ohio and eyeshadow, they couldn’t continued on p. 2 be more wrong. The University of Toledo’s Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Program is the only bachelor’s program of its kind in the United States. LIP SERVICE: Students in the Cosmetic Science and Formulation The major teaches students Design Program, the only bachelor’s program of its kind in the how to formulate, produce country, create more than 100 products, including lipstick, during the academic year. and test cosmetics and personal care products. In addition to learning how to make these in cosmetic science. “But this is a science; products, students are taught how to design, we teach students how to make products market and develop them. from scratch, how to test them, package CAMPUS VISIT: Posing for a photo in December were, from left, Dr. Sammy Spann, UT assistant “Many students and parents got the them, and make sure they’re safe for the provost for student engagement; Dr. Huaiting Wang, vice dean of the electronic information school at Shanghai Dianji University; Dr. Zhiwei Pu, director of international coordination at Shanghai Dianji program confused with cosmetology — consumer.” University; Dr. Lijiang Sun, dean of the business school at Shanghai Dianji University; Dr. Ron Opp, UT painting nails, doing makeup and cutting Baki was hired in 2012 and asked to associate professor of educational leadership and executive director of the UT-Community College hair,” said Dr. Gabriella Baki, UT assistant create the curriculum for the major in the Internationalization Consortium; Dr. Bin Jiao, vice president of Shanghai Dianji University; Dr. Aige professor of pharmaceutics, who specializes College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Guo, UT international affairs program manager; and Dr. Xiaogang Fu, dean of the higher vocational continued on p. 3 technology school at Shanghai Dianji University. FEB. 9, 2015 NEWS Auto executive to open dialogue with UT Health physicians to offer UT students, community monthly men’s health clinic

By Cynthia Nowak By Samantha Watson

t’s not every day that the door to the corporate Institute (now Kettering University). After Three physicians at The University Many of these conditions affect Iboardroom unlatches to reveal secrets, but it’s graduation, he held a number of engineering, of Toledo Medical Center are starting a man’s quality of life and are often an event swinging open for UT students, staff, production and operational supervisory positions a monthly clinic with comprehensive associated with other diseases such as faculty and friends. throughout the United States, Portugal and men’s health care. hypertension, diabetes or cardiovascular Rodney O’Neal, Canada. The clinic will begin Tuesday, Feb. diseases. They also can occur due to the chief executive At Delphi Automotive PLC — a global 17, then be held from 1:30 to treatment of diseases such as cancer. officer and president automotive supplier with more than 150,000 4:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of “If we treat the patient as a whole of Delphi Automotive employees, 126 major manufacturing sites and every month in the Urology Clinic of and deal with all the issues, it will PLC, will share 15 technical centers — he led the company the Medical Pavilion at UTMC. provide better health care,” Singla his experiences through a major reorganization. Today, Delphi It is run by three UT Health said. “That’s the whole idea — to bring Wednesday, Feb. has more than $17 billion in revenue and is specialists: Dr. Ajay Singla, urologist; everyone together so a patient can see 18, at 7 p.m. in considered an innovation and technology leader Dr. Rajesh Gupta, cardiologist; and Dr. all the specialists at the same time rather the Student Union of the industry. Juan Jaume, endocrionologist. They are than having different appointments.” Ingman Room. A longtime Michigan resident, O’Neal assisted by Marc Crisenbery, a nurse Some of the services they will His free, public remains active in the local community, serving practitioner in urology. provide include fertility preservation/ presentation is the on the honorary board of directors for Real Life The collaboration among the sperm retrieval, male fertility testing, O’Neal fourth in the Brothers 101, a scholarship and mentoring program for at- different specialists offers an experience vasectomies, penile prostheses, penile on the Rise, Alpha Phi Boule and Association of risk African-American males. He also is a former that is unique in the northwest Ohio ultrasounds and dopplers, Peyronie’s Black Faculty and Staff Lecture Series. member of the board of directors for INROADS area. Though similar clinics are treatment, sling procedures and artificial O’Neal’s talk is billed as a sit-down meeting Inc., an organization that helps to prepare becoming more popular across the sphincter implants for incontinence, with the CEO, explained Dr. Willie McKether, underserved youth for corporate careers. country, this will be the first one in this varicocelectomies, vasectomy reversals, associate dean of the UT College of Languages, O’Neal holds a bachelor’s degree from region. testosterone replacement therapy, Literature and Social Sciences, and president of General Motors Institute and a master’s degree “We want our community to have a urodynamic testing, BPH treatment, Brothers on the Rise. from Stanford University. He serves on the board comprehensive care model dealing with non-surgical treatment for erectile “He’ll talk about his own story, but he’s of directors for Delphi and is a former member men’s health,” Singla said. dysfunction, and Botox therapy and most interested in hearing what students have of the board of directors for Sprint Nextel Corp. The clinic’s emphasis is on neuromodulation for overactive bladder. to say and in having a two-way give-and-take and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. common conditions like benign Education on lifestyle changes about their plans for the future,” McKether said. “Maybe because of his background, Mr. enlargement of the prostate, andropause, — smoking cessation, weight loss “It’s a reflection of his commitment to supporting O’Neal doesn’t lecture — he solicits questions infertility, erectile dysfunction, management and dietary modifications tomorrow’s potential leaders.” and concerns from the audience, then opens a premature ejaculation, permanent — also will be available. A veteran of the automotive industry, discussion,” McKether said. “Everyone who sterilization, varicocele, sexual To make an appointment for the O’Neal began his career with General Motors attends his presentation should come ready for a dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease and clinic, call 419.383.4360. while attending college at General Motors lively time.” incontinence.

International students continued from p. 1

Michigan — Henry Ford College, Jackson going to need the ability to communicate “America is one of the most Another aspect of the consortium is that College, Schoolcraft College and Columbus interculturally; that’s going to be the nature technologically advanced countries, and some faculty from the community colleges State Community College — with eight of work in a global economy.” China is among the fastest developing involved will teach at the vocational colleges higher vocational colleges in Shanghai, In China, higher vocational colleges are countries,” said Dr. Bin Jiao, vice president in China. Those who do will get assistance Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hebei, and Hunan postsecondary schools similar to community at Shanghai Dianji University, who visited with their flight, housing and living expenses. provinces in China. colleges in the United States. Each college UT in December with other delegates from “It may be more helpful in the long run The Chinese students who participate in tends to have a niche — whether it’s Shanghai Dianji. “I think from this kind of that we get our faculty over there to see how the program will spend their first two years of environmental sciences, engineering, collaboration we can learn from each other.” China is developing,” Opp said. “Because college in their home country and their final business or another subject. Each community The consortium will begin by accepting once you get over there and you see what’s year at one of the consortium community college in the consortium will be matched five students from each Chinese college in going on, you realize how important colleges, receiving both a Chinese diploma with two vocational colleges based on their fall 2015, 10 students the following fall, 15 developing global perspectives is.” and associate’s degree upon completion. niche. the following year, and so on. By 2018, the Opp said the goal of bringing faculty They will then spend their next two years Many community colleges want to have first 40 students will be enrolling at UT for members to China is that they will bring their earning a bachelor’s degree at UT. more international students, but often don’t their bachelor’s degree programs. experience back to UT and the community “I think if you really want to be have the resources four-year schools have, The consortium also will include colleges. educated for the work force of the future, Opp said. Consortium staff will help these professional development programming with “I’m looking forward to having Toledo you’re going to have to develop your global community colleges make connections with faculty and administrators from all of the faculty come to our university,” Jiao said. competence,” said Dr. Ron Opp, executive partner higher vocational colleges in China, colleges involved to share more about the “We also welcome students and faculty from director of the consortium and UT associate and will assist them in working with their partner institutions, with individuals here this consortium to visit us.” professor of educational leadership. “You’re partners in developing joint degree programs. traveling to China and vice versa. 2 NEWS FEB. 9, 2015

Professor emeritus to deliver Feb. Cosmetic science

11 lecture on partition of India continued from p. 1

By Kevin Bucher Breen has a position as a quality operations Sciences. There are other master’s degree programs specialist for Pfizer, a pharmaceutical corporation. he Humanities Institute will separation that are similar, but they’re designed for students Banks is an analytical chemist at Boehringer- Tfeature Dr. S. Amjad Hussain from their who have a bachelor’s in biology, chemistry or Ingelheim Roxane Inc., a pharmaceutical company. as part of its Everyday Humanities: unbiased physics, Baki explained. The cosmetic science She plans to attend the University of Cincinnati for Occasional Talks on the Meaning of points of curriculum had to be created from scratch. its Master of Cosmetic Science Program. the Humanities to Our Lives Series. view. “I knew this was going to be tough, so I started While three students graduated last May and The free, public event will take He looking at other schools’ programs,” she said. “I two graduated in December, Baki said there are place Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m. wants to just thought, ‘If I was a student and wanted to work more to come; four are expected to graduate in May, in Libbey Hall on Main Campus. shed light in the cosmetic industry, what would I need to and five are set to graduate in 2016. Hussain’s lecture is titled “The on the know?’” To complement the program, a student Partition of the Indian Subcontinent partition Baki’s research for the major eventually organization has been created. The University of Through the Prism of Literature.” “through led to her writing a textbook, Introduction to Toledo Cosmetic Chemists Society was instituted The partition of India was the the lens of Hussain Cosmetic Formulation and Technology, which is in October, and is the only student cosmetic science process of dividing the subcontinent literature.” set to be published this year by Wiley & Sons and organization in Ohio. along religious lines that took place “I hope people leave with a better implemented in UT’s cosmetic science program. “The purpose of the UT Cosmetic Chemist in 1947 as the country gained its sense of how tragic the event was and The program is also very hands-on; students Society is to enhance knowledge of all members independence from the British Raj. more knowledge of the partition,” he get to create more than 100 products throughout the and those interested in the future of cosmetic The northern, predominantly Muslim said. course of a year and take them home when they’re design formulation, testing and marketing,” said sections of India became the nation Hussain is a UT professor finished, Baki said. She also invites speakers from Hillary Phillis, first president of the organization of Pakistan, while the southern and emeritus of thoracic and cardio- the professional industries and the Food and Drug who graduated in December with a degree in majority Hindu section became the vascular surgery, a member of the UT Administration to present to her classes. pharmaceutics and cosmetic science. “We plan to Republic of India. More than 1 million Board of Trustees, and a columnist for In May 2014, the first students graduated from have fundraising events and get people interested in people were killed as a result of The Blade. Most recently, he authored the program: Kayla Banks, Sarah Breen and Alison the field and let them know that there are a number religious conflicts. a book, With Whom Shall I Talk in the Wery. of avenues to succeed in this career path.” Hussain said he will focus on Dead of Night. “Looking back, it is pretty amazing the wide Phillis said the student organization has about writers and poets who wrote about the array of things we were able to learn in such a short 20 students and is open to University students no time,” Breen said. “Armed with what I learned at matter what major or department. UT, I am able to take a new product all the way “We want to enhance everyone’s knowledge, from the idea stage through marketing, including especially the members of the student organization,” ingredient selection, formulation, testing, packaging she said. In memoriam and marketing plans.” “I definitely think my college career has been Banks agreed: “I learned countless lessons in enhanced by the cosmetic science program. It was a Carol Christiansen, Toledo, died Feb. 2 at age 69. She received a the program. From formulation design to research little dull before that. I feel like I finally found what master’s degree in nursing from MCO in 1987 and later taught nursing opportunities to business and marketing, cosmetic I’m supposed to do,” Phillis said. at UT. science can go in many different career directions. I For more information about the program, visit John “Jack” F. Finch, Maumee, a former instructor in the Community and was expecting only to learn how to make cosmetics; http://utole.do/cosmeticscience. Technical College, died Jan. 27 at age 72. however, the major went way beyond just James T. Hodges, Toledo, died Feb. 2 at age 85. He was hired as a plant formulating new products.” maintenance engineer in the Physical Plant in 1976. Two years later, Hodges was named facilities building technician in continuing education. In 1986, he became curator in physics and astronomy, the position he retired from in 1989. Hodges received a bachelor’s degree from UT in 1985. Dr. Narpat S. Panwar, Williamson, W.Va., died Nov. 30 at age 70. He was a resident in obstetrics and gynecology at MCO from 1982 to 1984. Dr. Lorean Roberts, Sylvania, professor emerita of counselor and human services education, died Jan. 21 at age 83. She joined the UT faculty as an assistant professor in 1972 and was promoted to associate professor in 1976 and professor in 1986. As chair of the Counselor and Human Services Education Department, Roberts developed doctoral-level courses for students interested in specializing in group work, as well as classes for graduate and undergraduate students. She founded UT’s chapter of Chi Sigma Iota International honor society for counselors, and served on nearly 20 UT committees and as president for the Ohio Association for Specialists Roberts in Group Work. In 1988, she retired from the IN THE LAB: Preparing for a practical last semester were, from left, Alison Wery, Nader Rouholfada, Dr. Gabriella University. Baki, Kayla Banks, Sarah Breen, Hillary Phillis and Mei Chen.

3 FEB. 9, 2015 NEWS ‘Black Revolution’ theme of fashion show Feb. 13 Open forums

By Lindsay Mahaney continued from p. 1

early 600 students are expected to many collaborations and • Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 8:30 to Nline the runway at this year’s Black working alongside the Office 10:15 a.m. in Collier Building Room Student Union Fashion Show. of Excellence and Multicultural 1000A on Health Science Campus. The University of Toledo’s Black Student Success,” Fulford Forums for Dr. Sharon Gaber, provost Student Union will host its 46th annual said. “I think the work we do and vice chancellor for academic affairs at show Friday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the positively influences students, the University of Arkansas, will be held: Student Union Auditorium. Comedian faculty and staff. The programs • Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1:30 to 3:15 Tanisha Long, who appears on MTV’s “Girl we put on revolve around our p.m. in University Hall’s Doermann Code,” will emcee the event. goals, which are to promote Theater on Main Campus; and Black Student Union Vice President academic success, black culture, • Friday, Feb. 27, from 8:30 to 10:15 Tiffany Fulford said this year’s theme, black unity and community a.m. in Collier Building Room “Black Revolution,” was created by the service. We strive for each event 1000B on Health Science Campus. show’s co-directors and BSU members, we put on to exemplify those Teddi Covington and Autumn Baker. goals.” All forums will provide members of “We collectively thought this theme Tickets — $10 for general the University community the opportunity would be great because of Black History admission or $15 for runway to ask questions of the candidates, and the Month and the recent protests against police seats — can be purchased before finalists will open each event with a short brutality,” Fulford said. “Teddi and Autumn the event at the Ask Rocky presentation. Each conversation will be wanted to paint a picture through fashion counter in the Student Union. streamed live at video.utoledo.edu. and music of blacks’ rise from 1960s They also will be available at the In addition to the open forums, segregation to present day.” door for $15. candidates will meet in smaller groups In addition to Long emceeing the show, The show is part of with faculty and student leadership, as well Fulford said she will host a UT version of UT’s Black History Month as college deans, senior administrators, “Girl Code” that will include a variety of celebration. All proceeds will community members and University topics from fashion to racial issues. go toward scholarships to support African- For more information, contact Fulford supporters. “We pride ourselves on promoting American students. at [email protected]. unity on top of diversity, which includes Tie One On University Women’s Commission seeks applications, nominations continued from p. 1 Bow Tie Bracket Challenge will be entered riday, March 6, is the deadline to can be found at utoledo.edu/commissions/ scholarship, to win two floor seats to the Cavs vs. Boston submit nominations for the Alice H. uwc. contact Terri F Celtics game Tuesday, March 3, where the Skeens Outstanding Woman Award and for Award nominations should be sent Hayes-Lepiarz champion will be recognized. The winning female students to apply for the University to Kelly Andrews, chair of the University at teresa.hayes@ fans also will earn two benchwarmer passes, Women’s Commission Scholarship. Women’s Commission, mail stop 302. utoledo.edu. a Cavaliers prize pack, and a UT/Cavs bow The commission will honor award Scholarship applications should be Be sure tie designed specially for the event. recipients and give $1,000 scholarships submitted to Dawn Steinmiller in the to check out The event is part of a partnership at the UT Outstanding Women’s Award Financial Aid Office, Rocket Hall Room and like the between UT and BowTie Cause, a national Ceremony Thursday, April 16. 1200. commission’s initiative founded by former NFL linebacker The scholarship guidelines and For information about the awards, new Facebook page: facebook.com/ Dhani Jones that designs bow ties for application, and the award nomination form contact Andrews at kelly.andrews@ universitywomenscommission. charitable efforts across the country. utoledo.edu, and for information about the “For more than five years, we’ve been working to support the fight against prostate cancer at our Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Men’s basketball game moved from Feb. 14 to Feb. 13, will be Center and UT Health clinics throughout the Toledo community,” Burns said. “It’s televised on ESPNU incredible to see the Cavs stand with us to join this fight.” By Steve Easton

he Mid-American Conference in In addition to ESPNU, the game The Rockets’ contest vs. the Golden Tconjunction with ESPN will air the will be available on ESPN3, Flashes marks the fourth time this season Toledo men’s basketball game vs. Kent WatchESPN.com and the WatchESPN UT will play on the ESPN Family of State nationally on ESPNU. app on mobile devices. Networks. Toledo faced Duke on ESPN2 For the broadcast, the game will move The game has been selected as the Dec. 29 in addition to having contests from Saturday, Feb. 14, to Friday, Feb. 13. MAC’s wildcard game for the weekend and against VCU (Nov. 18) and Akron (Jan. 9) Tip-off time for the contest in Savage Arena will be the conference’s third of five Friday on ESPNU. is 6 p.m. night wildcard selections on the ESPN family of networks. 4 ARTS FEB. 9, 2015 Open forums Zooming in on winners of Lake Erie Photo Contest continued from p. 1 By Cassandra DeYoung

fter receiving more than 200 photos, • Teen — Clyde Swander, who took Athe Lake Erie Center has announced a black-and-white photo of a Canada the winners of its 2014 photo contest. goose observing the sounding area; The contest’s theme, “The Nature • Adult — Jeff Jellinger, whose photo of Our Region: From Oak Openings to titled “Rad Tad” captured a mature Maumee Bay,” invited camera enthusiasts tadpole hiding in the autumn leaves to submit up to five photos featuring various underwater; and nature scenes throughout northwest Ohio. • Adult special needs — Marc Arnett, Submissions were separated into who photographed a red-winged categories: youth, teen, adult and special blackbird peeking out of green leaves. David Tidrick’s shot needs adult. The contest also featured a People’s of the sunrise took First-place winners received a $50 Visa Choice Award, which went to the shot that the People’s Choice gift card and will have their photos framed received the most votes on the Lake Erie Award for receiving and displayed in the Lake Erie Center. Center’s Facebook page. the most votes on the Lake Erie Listed by category, the winners are: That honor went to David Tidrick, who • Youth — Nico Francis-Emonds, Center’s Facebook took a photo of a sunrise over the horizon of page. whose photo titled “Bug Berries” is a foggy Lake Erie water. close-up of an insect crawling across Go to facebook.com/lakeeriecenter red berries with green foliage in the to see more photos that placed in the background; categories.

“Rad Tad” by Jeff Jellinger, was the first-place winner in the adult category.

This shot of a red-winged blackbird by Marc Arnett was first in the special needs adult category.

“Bug Berries” by Nico Francis-Emonds, was the first-place winner in the youth category.

This photo of a Canada goose by Clyde Swander was the top shot in the teen category. 5 FEB. 9, 2015 NEWS UT faith communities come together to discuss compassion

By Lindsay Mahaney

ompassion will be key at The University formerly served as pastor of Corpus Christi Cof Toledo’s 13th annual Jewish- University Parish. He earned his doctorate Christian-Muslim Dialogue. of theology from the University of Oxford The Rev. James Bacik will give a talk, and has published 10 books and numerous “Karen Armstrong and Pope Francis on articles, including Contemporary Theologians, Compassion: Theological Perspectives and Catholic Spirituality: Its History and Practical Strategies,” at this year’s event Challenge, A Light Unto My Path: Crafting Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Student Effective Homilies, and his latest book, Union Ingman Room. Humble Confidence: Spiritual and Pastoral Following the talk, reflections will be Guidance From Rahner. given by Rabbi Evan Rubin, leader of the “Compassion is a wonderful topic for congregation Etz Chayim, and Dr. S. Amjad the three religious traditions,” he said. “There Hussain, UT professor emeritus of thoracic are great examples of compassion existing and cardiovascular surgery and UT Board of in other communities and how they portray Trustees member. compassion in their own communities.” “The dialogue between Judaism, Bacik said he will focus on the work of Christianity and Islam is a family dialogue,” 2008 Technology, Entertainment and Design said Dr. Jeanine Diller, director of UT’s Center (TED) prize recipient Karen Armstrong, who for Religious Understanding. “These three initiated the Charter for Compassion — a religions all claim descent from Abraham in commitment to work to establish and sustain some way, and they all have as their ultimate cultures of compassion locally and globally concern the God of Abraham. These historical through diverse initiatives. Toledo joined the and theological linkages give them a lot to say movement last year. to each other, and sometimes they disagree, Bacik will tie Armstrong’s work to the sometimes they agree. This annual dialogue is teachings of Pope Francis, who implements a venue for that conversation.” compassion into his homilies and daily Attendees are invited to bring canned or This event is made possible by donations Each year for the past 12 years, members practices. He cited the pope kissing and boxed food donations for the UT Student Food from the Jewish Federation, Corpus Christi of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths on praying over a man with neurofibromatosis Pantry. University Parish, Toledo Campus Ministry, campus and in the community gather to talk in 2013 as an example. Pope Francis also has “I hope students will walk away with the Foundation of the Islamic Center about a topic of mutual interest, Diller said. spoken of the church as a battlefield hospital a deep and specific understanding about the of Greater Toledo, Toledo Community The faiths take turns on a keynote speaker — that cares for the wounded, Bacik said. value all three of these traditions place on Foundation, and UT’s College of Languages, this year being the Christian faith’s turn. After Prior to the free, public event, a student compassion,” Diller said. “I hope they meet Literature and Social Sciences. the keynote talk and reflections, attendees are “Compassion in Action” reception will offer and converse with people from each of these Visitor parking will be available in lot 13 invited to break into religiously diverse groups free hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity for traditions, too, and that they can ask hard or the west ramp; vehicles will not be ticketed to share thoughts on the evening. students to share stories about compassion in questions and talk honestly together. I hope during the event. Bacik, the keynote speaker, is a Toledo their own lives. we all come away inspired to work shoulder to For more information, email cfru@ diocesan priest and visiting adjunct professor Free dessert will be available during the shoulder on the massive problems our world utoledo.edu or call 419.530.6187. at Lourdes University in Sylvania, who dialogue. faces.”

Grammy Award winner to play Tatum Memorial Jazz Scholarship Concert Feb. 17

azz pianist Alan Broadbent will perform at a Grammy Award for best orchestral according to Gunnar Mossblad, UT professor Jthe Art Tatum Memorial Jazz Scholarship arrangement accompanying a vocal. of music and director of jazz studies. Concert Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. in the As a member of ’s Quartet “Alan Broadbent is an extraordinary Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall. West, Broadbent won another Grammy for and versatile jazz pianist, composer and He also will present a free master class the arrangement of “Lonely Town” from the arranger,” Mossblad said. “We are honored that day at 2 p.m. in the recital hall. 1999 disc . to welcome Alan to campus to perform and Broadbent played piano and was the The composer from Auckland, New work with students, and the faculty members arranger for ’s band and was Zealand, also is the conductor for Diana are looking forward to performing with him. the studio key man for Nelson Riddle, David Krall’s orchestral concerts, including her Live It should be an outstanding concert with lots Rose and Johnny Mandel. in Paris 2002 CD. of memorable moments.” In addition to his successful solo career, Most recently, Broadbent was the Tickets are $10 and $5 for students and Broadbent is known for collaborating with arranger for Glenn Frey’s 2012 disc, seniors 60 and older and can be purchased at other artists, most notably . He After Hours, and he also wrote six string the door or at utoledo.tix.com. worked on her 1991 Unforgettable disc and arrangements for Paul McCartney’s Kisses Proceeds from the concert support toured with Cole as a pianist and conductor. on the Bottom 2012 CD with the London scholarships for UT students majoring in He wrote an orchestral arrangement for Symphony. That same year, Broadbent music, especially jazz, with preference given Broadbent “,” which featured released a solo disc, Heart to Heart. to African-American students. her late father, Nat King Cole, and won At UT, Broadbent is expected to play some original songs and jazz standards, 6 NEWS FEB. 9, 2015 Professional development programs Survey offers students chance to share slated for academic administrators opinions, get shot at prizes

he University Teaching Center typical challenges in dealing with faculty ollege students are full of opinions A representative sampling of first-year Tis sponsoring four professional and potential solutions. C— just check in at the nearest social students and seniors will receive emails development programs for academic “I believe these programs will provide media site. When it comes to what students starting Tuesday, Feb. 5, from Patten administrators during spring semester. our academic administrators with helpful think about their UT experience, those free- Wallace, inviting them to invest 15 minutes “UT faculty administrators can enhance information and the opportunity for ranging opinions can become the engine of in taking the online survey. their skills and increase the quality of their discussion about how they can improve genuine change through the National Survey In addition to offering students the overall leadership by taking advantage of their effectiveness as administrators and of Student Engagement. chance to influence decision-making at these professional development programs,” better support their faculty members,” said When universities need to collect, UT, there are more immediate incentives: said Dr. Constance Shriner, vice provost Interim Provost John Barrett. “I encourage interpret and apply those opinions toward Students who complete the survey by March for academic program development. UT’s academic administrators to take full creating the best educational experience, the 27 are entered in a drawing in which they “Professional development programs can advantage of these upcoming professional National Survey of Student Engagement, can win one of several prizes, including an prepare and mentor administrators for the development opportunities.” based at the University of Indiana, far Apple iPad and eight Barnes & Noble gift challenges they face, which may be very Additional programs also will take outstrips social media — and it’s just about cards in $100 and $50 denominations. different from the ones they faced in their place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Driscoll as easy to use. “The prizes are great, of course, but classrooms or labs.” Alumni Center Schmakel Room. Listed by “The National Survey of Student the real incentive for taking this survey is The first program will be on “Building date, they are: Engagement was created as a way of taking to make your voice heard,” Patten Wallace a Department of Colleagues” and take place • Friday, Feb. 27 — “What Data Do I the pulse of university students nationwide,” said. “When the students talk, we’ll listen.” Friday, Feb. 13, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Need to Do My Job and Where Do I said Dr. Kaye Patten Wallace, senior vice She urged eligible students to check Driscoll Alumni Center Schmakel Room. Find It?” president for student affairs. “The UT their emails; following the first notification, Dr. Patrick L. Lawrence, professor Division of Student Affairs uses it to help reminders will be sent weekly until and chair of geography and planning, • Friday, March 27 — “Maintaining us understand how students are spending March 12. will discuss what approaches chairs can Work-Life Balance” and their time in and out of the classroom, and More information about the National employ to create an academic department • Friday, April 24 — “Mentoring New that in turn helps The University of Toledo Survey of Student Engagement is available of faculty who are collegial and supportive, Employees.” make decisions in every area of the student at nsse.iub.edu. And be sure to watch the while providing a productive learning and experience.” video at http://utole.do/nsse. Registration forms can be completed investigative environment for faculty and online at utoledo.edu/offices/provost/utc/ students. He also will address some of the pdaa.html.

Students: Apply for Phi Kappa Phi scholarships

he University of Toledo chapter of The deadline for submitting Tthe Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi applications is Monday, March 16. is accepting applications for its Awards of Applicants do not need to be a member Excellence scholarships for UT students of Phi Kappa Phi to be eligible for the who will be returning to the University fall scholarship. Graduate students also are semester. encouraged to apply. Three awards of $500 will be awarded. The application form is available To be eligible, students must have a at http://bit.ly/UTPKPScholarship or by UT News is published for faculty, staff and students by the University Communications Office weekly GPA of 3.6 or higher or equivalent. Each contacting Page Armstrong at 419.530.6059, during the academic year and periodically during the summer. Copies are mailed to employees and applicant must submit a resumé, a 500-word Barbara Floyd at 419.530.2170 or Wade Lee placed in newsstands on the Main, Health Science, Scott Park and Toledo Museum of Art campuses. essay, and two letters of recommendation. at 419.530.4490. 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, University Communications Office, Vicki Kroll. Email: [email protected]. Fax: 419.530.4618. Phone: 419.530.2248. Mailing address: University Communications Office, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390.

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Shapiro Essay Revision Contest open to all majors

By Cassandra DeYoung

niversity of Toledo undergraduate Ustudents have the opportunity to exhibit their writing talent to win a $500 cash award at the 2015 Shapiro Essay Revision Contest. “The Shapiro Essay Revision Contest is the largest and most inclusive writing contest on campus,” said Dr. Deborah Coulter-Harris, associate lecturer in the UT Department of English Language and Literature. Students from any major are welcome to participate, and no pre-registration is required. “Students arrive at one of the eight sessions and will be given a badly written essay,” Coulter-Harris said. “They will then have two hours to edit, revise, and make the essay their own.” Judges will review the modified essays the following week and will notify the winners after spring break. Participants have the chance to win 15 awards ranging from $75 to $500. “Three awards must go to a freshman and three to a sophomore, a condition laid out by Dr. Shapiro, so that leaves nine awards that could go to anyone,” Coulter- Harris said. In addition, the top five winners will be invited to attend the Shapiro Festival celebration in April. The contest sessions will be held in Memorial Field House Room 2420 to accommodate students’ schedules. Sessions will take place: • Monday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 4 p.m. • Tuesday, Feb. 24, from noon to 2 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. “Students can bring pens and pencils, a thesaurus and a dictionary, but no electronics,” Coulter-Harris said. “Thesauruses and dictionaries will be available in the testing room.” The contest is named for and supported by funds established by Dr. Edward Shapiro, professor emeritus of economics, who retired from the University in 1989 after 22 years of teaching. For more information, contact Coulter-Harris at deborah.coulter-harris@ utoledo.edu or 419.530.4416.

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