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The magazine of the Wright State University Alumni Ass Winter 1993 focus on WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

When only something special will do. WRIGHT STATE BOOKSTORE in the University Center

Phone 513-873-2875 FAX 513-873-2462 Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am to 6:30 pm Fridays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Saturdays 10 am to 4:30 pm ~lumnews Winter 1993 Volume 14, Number 2 Alumni Association Board of Directors President Bruce K. Rockwell, 79 B.S.B.; 81 M.B.A. Vice president Peter DeDominici, 78 M.S.; 90 Ed.S. Secretary H. Denise Tucker, 76 B.S.Ed.; 82 M.Ed. TreasurerThomas Brookey, 84 B.S.B. Douglas Boyd, 71 B.S.Ed. Elizabeth (Betsy) J. Brown, 74 B.S. Ed. Micheal Lander, 83 B.S.B.; 89 M.S. Patricia A. Maynard, 82 B.S.B. Catherine Pearson, 71 B.A. Vernon F. Shoemaker, 72 B.S.B. Ira Stanley, Jr., 76 B.S.B. Karen Wolf, 72 B.S.Ed.; 81 M.Ed.

Office of Alumni Relations Director Jim Dock, 78 B.S.Ed.; 83 M.Ed. Inside Alum news Assistant Director Kay Blue, Ph.D. Secretary Patricia Dudick Systems and Records Coordinator FOCUS ON GROWTH THROUGH GIVING Donna Koopman Student Employees April Pool and Changing landscape ...... 2 Jill Siebenaler ASSOC/A TION NEWS Alumnews New directions ...... 4 Ph.D. Editor Kay Blue, Nominations for Alumni Award for Teaching Excellence ...... 5 Desktop publishing epr~ducational publishing resources Thanks for signing up with PEN ...... 7 Alumnews is a quarterly publication of WSU Student Foundation wins "Best Display" award ...... 8 the WSU Alumni Association. The Call for Social Work Alumni Achievement nominations ...... 8 Alumnews reserves the right to edit any material submitted. Material and letters to WSU HIGHLIGHTS the editor may be sent to the Office of Alumni Relations, Alumni/Foundation USDA finds Wright State "in full compliance" ...... 9 Building, Wright State University, Dayton, WSU researcher seeks scabies vaccine ...... 9 Ohio 45435-0001. Telephone: 513/873-2620 Winter '93 sports schedule ...... 10 FAX: 513/873-2736 ALUMNI HONOR ROLL On the Cover Message from Scott Hoskins ...... 11 is a photo construction by The front cover Message from Bruce Rockwell ...... 11 Scott Cooper of the Image Coop. Scott created the image composition with 1991-92 Alumni Honor Roll ...... 12 multiple exposures; then used chemical toners to create the overall colors. He ALUMNOTES ...... 23 finished by hand coloring some of the fine details in the images. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Image Coop Dayton, Ohio 5131223-7788

1 The changing landscape of the WSU campus Alumni, even the most recent stands as a centerpiece of engineering graduates, always notice significant and computer science education and changes in the WSU landscape when research for the region. The construc­ they return to campus. The steady ex­ tion of the center was made possible pansion of campus facilities has been through state funds and a capital needed to meet the needs of both pro­ campaign that raised $3 million. It started with a $3 grams and students. Two major Initial gifts from The NCR million gift from the buildings have opened since the start Foundation and The Mead of this decade. Their existence is due Corporation Foundation led the way community, seed in great part to generous private for other private and corporate gifts. money to establish a giving by alumni and friends. The College of Engineering and THE ERVIN J. NUTTER CENTER Computer Science began conducting new public university in Private giving reach d a new level classes in the 173,000 square-foot fa ­ the Miami Valley. in 1987 when WSU received the larg­ cility this fall. The names of busi­ est private donation in its history. ness sand individuals who have Over the next 25 years, Ervin J. Nutter, a local business lead­ contributed funds and equipment er and former member of the WSU adorn the entrances to the 63 state-of­ the spirit of individual Board of Trustees, and his wife, Zoe the-art laboratories, 10 classrooms, giving put its mark on Dell, donated $12.5 million toward a.Rd numerous lecture halls, which the construction of a state-of-the-art are packed with cutting-edge Wright State. Some gifts entertainment and recreational com­ classroom and research equipment. plex to serve WSU students and the The center will help create new support much-needed Miami Valley area. The Nutters' gift jobs through research leading to new scholarships. Others was the first commitment of funds to products and processes. At the same the facility and led the way for other time, it will help maintain existing have helped finance the contributions. The center, which ones by educating employees about opened in the fall of 1990, has added the latest developments in existing construction of new greatly to the cultural and technologies. The center also will at­ buildings. entertainment life of the region. tract the region's brightest students THE FRITZ AND DOLORES RUSS interested in working on engineering ENGINEERING CENTER and computer science degrees. Through the commitment and The creation of the Fritz and vision of area business leaders, cor­ Dolores Russ Engineering Center is porations, and individuals including another example in Wright State's many WSU alumni, WSU's Fritz and history of how community partner­ Dolores Russ Engineering Center ships can improve the economic and educational life of the Miami Valley. By sharing a vision, Wright State and the community are leading the way into the challenging technological age of the 21st century. AND WE'RE NOT DONE YET Over 2 1I2 years ago, WSU began formalizing the plans for a Student Services Complex, which will fill a critical need on the campus. The plan calls for combining an expanded and renovated University Center and the old'Physical Education facility into a Student Services Building. The Student Union portion of the Private giving helps provide cutting-€dge equipment for new complex will provide a long- classrooms and laboratories. a waited "living room" for the WSU 2 ...... Growth through giving

campus. With more effective designs The Student Services Wing will and locations, improved recreational then be joined to the Student Union facilities, and new large social and to create "one-stop shopping." For ex­ programming areas, the building will ample, students can meet with an ad­ offer students exciting opportunities visor, register and pay for a course, not possible in the current space. The buy textbooks, have lunch, meet with student organization and staff offices friends, obtain a photo ID and park­ currently in the University Center ing pass, and enjoy the fitness center will be relocated in more visible spac­ in just one visit to this complex. es. They will be joined by other de­ You'll be hearing more about the partments including the Bolinga Student Services Complex in future Cultural Resources Center, the Office issues of Alumnews. of International Student Programs, and the Office of Disability Services. WSU will have a true University "center," a hub that is anticipated will increase student, faculty, and staff participation in activities. The other key component of this plan is a Student Services Wing that will give students a convenient and efficient way to conduct their uni­ versity business. Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, Parking Services, Orientation and Tours, substance abuse programs, ID processing, University Division, Adult and Transfer Services, and oth­ er student services will all be housed in this one functional building in the new heart of student activity. The Fritz and Dolores Russ Engineering Center ... 3 Director's column New directions . • • by Jim Dock

I am very NEW BOARD MEMBERS pleased to I am honored to present your new­ present the list ly elected Alumni Association Board of 1991-92 members. These directors will serve a alumni contrib­ three-year term beginning in January utors to the 1993. They are Betsy Brown, Director wsu of Corporate Human Resources, Foundation in Reynolds and Reynolds; Patricia this issue of the Maynard, Vice President for loan Alumnews. Your administration, National City support as Mortgage Company; and Vern Association Shoemaker, President of Cordonnier Betsy Brown members and Marketing. Bruce Rockwell, Branch donors is making a significant differ­ Manager for Source EDP was reelect­ ence in the quality of education at ed for another term. your alma mater. I also want to mention Troy Barton Again this year, members of the and Dale Brookhart who were not Alumni Association have given at a elected in this year's balloting. They greater average per person rate than have indicated a strong desire to get non-members. Clearly, that commit­ involved in the Association in other ment of support for the university is ways. Their willingness to serve is substantial and very much appreciated. appreciated. We are saying good-bye to three TEACJflNG EXCELLENCE current board members and a fourth Patricia Maynard On the adjacent page you will find who left the Board in 1991. Kathy the 1992-93 Teaching Excellence Arquilla, Jim Mack, Jerry Stump, and Nomination form. Please take the Andy Winchek have given distin­ time to consider making a nomina­ guished service to the Association for tion. Many of you remember a pro­ many years. All have been past­ fessor whose classroom presentation presidents. All have given unselfishly or personal guidance assisted you of their time and resources. The along the way. The Association takes Association is indebted to their great pride in honoring excellence in efforts. classroom teaching, the core of Wright State's mission. CAREER NETWORK RESPONSE Your notable response to our call Bruce Rockwell for career networking volunteers in the last issue and in our membership mailings has been gratifying. By the time you read this, many volunteers will already have been called by a fel­ low WSU alum seeking ad vice and counsel in the job seeking/ career development arena. We expect that this Professional Exchange Network will grow into a major benefit of Alumni Association membership. Vern Shoemaker

4 ...... Call for nominations- Al um n i Association Award for Teaching Excellence

An excellent teacher: 1. Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the field. Has a scholarly grasp o the subject matter and an abiding interest in the area of study. 2. Organizes and presents subject matter effectively. What is taught makes sense to the student and is consistent with the objectives of the course; interrela­ tionships are suggested between the subject matter and the course and other fields of learning or human society. 3. Stimulates thinking and develops understanding. The student's intellect is challenged; critical thinking and an open- minded attitude are encouraged to the end that the student becomes more self-directing in this field of knowledge. 4. Arouses interest. The student likes what he/ she experienced and found it Please take the significant in personal terms and in relation to educational purposes. 5. Demonstrates resourcefulness. Makes good use of the available human and time to nominate material resources and uses techniques of teaching appropriate to the course and the specific class or situation. one of your The award. outstanding WSU The Wright State University Alumni Association is committed to providing encouragement and incentive for superior teaching. The Association will teachers. honor a faculty member who has distinguished him or herself as a teacher. The award is presented at the annual June commencement ceremony. The recipient selected is to receive an award of $2,000, a medallion and chain to be worn with academic regalia for a one-year period, and a desk plaque with a duplicate of the teaching excellence medallion. It is intended that the award will be made yearly by the Committee on Teaching Excellence of the Alumni Association. Eligibility. All faculty members who have held a full- time appointment on the staff of Wright State University for three or more complete academic years are eligi­ ble, with the exception of those who have received the Award for Teaching Excellence within the past five years (see list on the application form). Who may nominate. Seniors, graduate students, and Alumni Association members who are validated in these categories as of January 4, 1993, are eligible to submit nominations for the Teaching Excellence Award. Nomination procedure. A nomination letter with as much detail as you feel appropriate, is all that is necessary to nominate an individual for the Teaching Excellence Award. The more pertinent the information you can provide, the more helpful it will be to the selection committee. Selection is not based on the number of nominations but on the quality of the nomination and subsequent review of the nominee's ability. Nomination deadline. March 13, 1993

T 5 Alumni Association Award for Teaching Excellence 1993 Nomination Form

The Alumni Association is dedicated to promoting excellence Submit to: in teaching by recognizing an outstanding faculty member Committee on Teaching Excellence Award with the presentation of the Eighteenth Annual Award for Wright State University Alumni Association Teaching Excellence at the June commencement exercises. Office of Alumni Relations The Alumni Association hopes this program will demonstrate Alumni/Foundation Building to the University and the faculty that many people care enough Wright State University about the art of teaching to honor its best practitioners. Dayton, OH 45435- 0001 Telephone: 513/873- 2620 FAX: 513/873- 2736

Please list any courses taken under nominee (number or title)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Approximate dates course(s) were taken

Indicate as fully as possible your reasons for nominating the faculty member as an excellent teacher. Please write (preferably type) in the space below and attach as many extra sheets as necessary.

Previous Primary Award Recipients who are not eligible in 1993: 1988-Judith Sealander 1989-William Feld 1990-John Talbott 1991-Donna Schlagheck 1992-Joseph Emanuel Please print or type your full name 6 T Thanks for signing up with PEN The Professional Exchange Network, that is. The number of alumni requesting career services continues to grow as we build our We would like to thank the many network. To become part of our network, please complete this form and mail it to us, alumni members who have respond­ or call us at 513/873-2620 for more information. ed to our request for career networking assis­ SECTION ONE tance. The PEN Name ______Year of graduation ______(Professional Exchange Network) is growing College/Major ______Advanced degrees _____ daily. We appreciate everyone who offered to share information Career field ------about job opportuni­ Number of years in field ______Employer ______ties and who volun­ teered to advise Job Title ______Office Phone ______fellow alumni who are currently seek- Work Address ______ing employment. We already have referred many job seeking alumni to Home Address ______PEN volunteers. We have had alumni who have posted positions Home Phone ______with our office, granted interviews, and SECTION TWO hired. Others have critiqued resumes or have referred job seekers to poten­ I am interested in being a part of the WSU Alumni Network by: (Check all that apply) tial employers who are hiring. Our alumni also have shared their advice _ Notifying the Office of Alumni Relations about openings in my company. and insights with individuals explor­ ing career changes. Some of our out­ _Receiving telephone calls to answer questions related to my profession . of-Ohio alumni have been willing to I prefer to be called at: meet with WSU graduates who are Home relocating into their region. • Work NOT TOO LATE If you have not joined PEN yet, _Accepting visits for informational interviews to advise others interested in my it's not too late. Please complete the career field. adjacent form and mail it to the Office of Alumni Relations. If you are _ Presenting small-group seminars about aspects of seeking employment, for job searching at the moment, please example, how to interview for accounting positions. call or write our office to find out how you can use the PEN services. _ Giving advice to people interested in relocating to my geographic area . Whatever your goal-finding a _Resume critiques. similar position, looking for advance­ ment, looking for change, or moving _Network resource for alumni seeking full-time employment, i.e., provide contacts, to a specific location-networking pass on employment opportunities. with people who are already there is often the best w·ay to reach it. The Please mail to: first, critical step is to build your network. Office of Alumni Relations Alumni/Foundation Building Participating as a resource in our Wright State University alumni career program is an excel­ lent way to extend your network. Dayton, OH 45435-0001

... 7 Call for Social Work Alumni Achievement Nominations DESCRIPTION The WSU Social Work Deparbnent annually seeks and accepts nominations of alumni for the Outstanding Social Work Alumni Achievement Award. The selection will be made from candidates who have distinguished themselves by achieving a significantly high level of accomplishments in social work and who possess the highest standards of integrity and character to positively reflect and enhance the prestige of WSU and the profession. SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Must be an alumnus/ alumna of the WSU Social Work Department. 2. Must have attained a significant level of achievement in social work. 3. Must have demonstrated a positive impact on local, state, and/ or national/international levels. 4. Must have high personal integrity and character. WSU Student Foundation members SELECTIONS PROCEDURE who attended SANSF National 1. Recommendations for nominees may be made by individuals and Convention in Atlanta with Dr. James alumni. T. Harris (standing I tor) Ganesh 2. Nomination forms can be obtained by calling th Department of Social Narayanswami, Brad Bernard, and Work at 513/873- 2751 or the Office of Alumni Relations at Sonja Ogletree. 513/873- 2620. 3. The nomination form must be returned to the WSU Alumni Relations ... Office by Wednesday, March 31, 1993 . WSU Student Foundation wins "Best Display" Award Top honors were awarded to the Wright State University Student Foundation for having the "Best Information Fair Table" at the 1992 Send us your news Student Alumni Association/Student YOURFULLNAME ______SSN ______Foundation network Convention at MAILING ADDRESS ______Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. CITY ______STATE _____ ZIP ______Wright State University students IS THIS ANEW ADDRESS? _ YES _ NO HOME PHONE ______Ganesh Narayanswarni, Sonja Ogletree, and Brad Bernard, gave a OCHECK HERE IF THISNEWS ISFOR RECORDS UPDATE ONLY, NOT FOR PRINT presentation on "Multi-Cultural PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT______Recruibnent and Programming TITLE.,______LOCATION (City/State) ______Techniques" while displaying their ISTHIS ANEW JOB? _ YES_ NO APROMOTION? _ YES_ NO diversity in both costume and foreign greetings. ARE YOUMARR IED? YES NO SPOUSE'SFULL NAME "This was our first year at the con­ ISH8SHE ALSO AGRADUATE OF WRIGHT STATE ? YES NO ference," said Ogletree, president of OTHER NEWS (FOR PUBLICATION)------the Wright State Student Foundation. "We had a very colorful display of international flags, pictures, and cul­ PLEASE SEND ME MORE INFORMATION ABOUT: tural artifacts." 0 PROGRAMS 0 ALUMNI STUDENT CAREER CONSUL TING American, Indian, Brazilian, 0 LEGISLATIVE ACTION NETWORK 0 NEW STUDENT ADMISSIONS/RECRUITING Chinese and African-American a