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The Emeritimes Society Fellow INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Professional and Personal ............... 3 Stahl Elected Physical The Emeritimes Society Fellow ................................ 3 Publication of The Emeriti Association California State University, Los Angeles 2004 Pape Memorial Lecture: Volume XXV, Number 2 Winter 2004 “Can Nuclear Weapons Proliferation Be Stopped?” ............. 3 Health Briefs – High Cholesterol: EMERITI BEGIN NEXT QUARTER CENTURY A Major Risk Factor in Following an exciting year featuring an arts the Fine Arts building’s gallery, conveniently Cardiovascular Disease .................. 4 festival in observance of its 25th anniversary, close to Lecture Hall 2. Campus News ................................. 4 the Emeriti Association returned to its estab- A chronology of the developmental Profile – Don Mortensen: lished routine with its annual visit to the Aca- events leading to the organization’s found- Savoring 90 ..................................... 5 demic Senate on Tuesday, ing has been written by Sidney February 10. Each year, the P. Albert, emeritus professor Door of Retirement Revolves second Tuesday in February of philosophy, whose vision, for Some .......................................... 6 marks the anniversary of the commitment, and persistence Chancellor Reed Tells of organization’s debut, as an- led not only to the campus as- Deep Cuts Ahead for CSU.............. 8 nounced at the Senate on sociation but, further, to the February 9, 1978. systemwide association, CSU In Memoriam .................................. 9 At the Senate visit, all Emeritus and Retired Faculty emeriti attending were ac- Association (CSU-ERFA). This knowledged individually document is kept in the emeriti and the association was honored collectively. archives; copies may be borrowed on request President’s Message Immediately after the Senate’s adjournment to the Association’s historian and archivist, that afternoon, the festivities continued at the Leon Schwartz. I can hardly believe that Association’s traditional reception, held in we are already into the new year. As I think about all of the activities of the past Fellowships Presented at Fall Luncheon 12 months, I realize that the Executive Committee is indeed a hard-working group and I applaud them for it. As an organization, we joyously celebrated our 25th anniversary and have already initiated plans to help the group move into the next quarter century. We awarded seven scholarships to Cal State L.A. students, who voiced great thanks and appreciation. We shared time and talents See PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, Page 2 Outstanding Professors Announced at Fall Faculty Day The 2002-2003 Outstanding Professors were named at the University’s Fall Faculty Day on September 22. Those honored were Daphne Der-Fen Liu, professor of mathemat- ics; Sunil K. Sapra, professor of economics Front row, (l. to r.) Emeriti Association president Barbara Sinclair; fellowship winners Michael Porco, Jamie and statistics; Majdedin Mirmirani, profes- Mann, Viktoria Byckiewicz; and Fellowship fund chair Janet Fisher-Hoult. Back row (l. to r.), fellowship sor of mechanical engineering; and Penelope recipients Caroline Hannsen, Julie King, Percy Ortiz, and José Silva. Semrau, professor of education. These awards are made primarily for excellence in teach- the President’s Distinguished Professor Daphne Liu, a Cal State L.A. faculty ing, but significant achievements are expected Award, which recognizes superlative teach- member since 1991, has taught 23 different in scholarly inquiry or creativity, professional ing and exceptional commitment to students, subjects ranging from general education activities, and service to the campus and com- as well as professional accomplishments and through graduate courses, and has supervised munity. services. Only those professors who have pre- more than a dozen graduate and undergradu- Judith Hamera, professor of speech com- viously been selected as Outstanding Profes- ate students in direct study courses. She has munication, was selected as the recipient of sors are eligible for this award. See OUTSTANDING PROFESSORS, Page 7 President’s Message (Continued from Page 1) The Emeritimes with each other at a number of interesting, cre- an interdisciplinary science facility. We hope ative (and gastronomically tasty) functions. We that financial problems will not interfere with continued to participate in the Emeritus and critical efforts currently under way or planned ELLEN R. STEIN, Editor Retired Faculty Association of the CSU. We in the near future. DENNIS KIMURA, Graphic Designer advocated for the well-being of our retired fac- Oh yes, some kudos is in order. On behalf of ulty, and have honored and supported our col- the Emeriti Association, I offer congratulations EDITORIAL BOARD leagues whenever possible. to James Rosser, who celebrates his 25th year as DONALD O. DEWEY, MARY GORMLY, Although the emeriti have moved forward president of California State University, Los JOAN D. JOHNSON, KENNETH PHILLIPS, in a positive manner, the University as a whole Angeles. I’m sure that all of us are aware of the VILMA POTTER, LEON SCHWARTZ, FRIEDA A. STAHL (Chair) has not fared as well, primarily due to budget- many advances made under Jim’s guidance. ary constraints. Some centers and programs There are lots of activities planned for 2004; Address copy to: have been closed, classes are harder for stu- I hope you will join us whenever possible. I would Ellen Stein, Editor, The Emeritimes dents to obtain, selected staff positions have greatly appreciate hearing from you about your Research and Sponsored Programs been eliminated, and support services have ideas or concerns—or maybe just to say hello. California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive been reduced. The problems are likely to con- Los Angeles, CA 90032-8253 tinue as the fiscal situation becomes even more Phone: (323) 343-3798 difficult. When looking at the status of Fax: (323) 343-6430 California’s finances, it seems inevitable that Email: [email protected] the budget for higher education will be cut rather severely. Although exact decreases are EMERITI ASSOCIATION not yet known, various options needed to meet Help Us Maintain Our Directory! EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE the potential crisis are being considered by the The Emeriti Association’s annual di- BARBARA P. SINCLAIR, President Chancellor’s Office, the Statewide Academic rectory of all Cal State L.A emeriti, not DONALD O. DEWEY, Senate, and individual state universities. We just members, is enclosed with this issue Immediate Past President will try to keep you informed as more infor- of The Emeritimes. It is as accurate as the LOUIS NEGRETE, mation becomes available. officers responsible for its data could make Vice President, Administration Even with its fiscal woes, all is not lost. Cal it. Please make sure that we have you down CLEMENT PADICK, State L.A. continues to exemplify the high qual- correctly. If we don’t, please update both Vice President, Programs ity that all of us expect. It is outstanding in di- your snail mail and email addresses and ROBERT A. MILLER, Treasurer versity and inclusivity among its faculty, student your phone number. While you’re doing KENNETH WAGNER, Secretary population, and programs. Faculty members so, tell us the latest about what you’ve been MARILYN FRIEDMAN, consistently achieve top honors and awards in doing, for a total update. Of course, even if Corresponding Secretary their respective professions. Students perform you find yourself listed properly in all cat- KAREN JOHNSON, Membership Secretary well in local, national, and international com- egories, bring us up to date about your LEON SCHWARTZ, Historian/Archivist petitions. Our graduates are highly sought after events and activities. The “Personal and DONALD O. DEWEY, for hiring purposes. New campus facilities in Professional” column appears in each is- Academic Senate Representative process include the Los Angeles Regional Crime sue for such news. JOSEPH CASANOVA, Fiscal Affairs Chair Laboratory, the Luckman Intimate Theatre, and HAROLD COHEN, Database Coordinator DEMETRIUS J. MARGAZIOTIS, Webmaster Emeriti Association Gains 10 Members JANET C. FISHER-HOULT, These recently appointed emeriti have joined the Emeriti Association: Fellowship Fund Chair LEONARD G. MATHY, KENNETH L. ANDERSON RAMACHANDRA MANVI CSU Academic Senate Liaison (Annual Member) (Annual Member) MARY GORMLY, LEON SCHWARTZ, BARBARA P. SINCLAIR, BEVERLY BIGLER DEMETRIUS J. MARGAZIOTIS CSU-ERFA Representatives (Annual Member) (Contributing Life Member) EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS (see above) LINDA FAHEY DONALD R. PAULSON LAIRD ALLISON, PETER BRIER, (Life Member) (Annual Member) DONALD BURRILL, JACKIE LOU HOYT, DONALD A. MOORE, CAROL J. SMALLENBURG ROSEMARY HAKE JEANNETTE RENNER Members-at-Large (Life Member) (Supporting Annual Member) For information about the Emeriti JUDITH LONG SEVERANCE ELIZABETH VIAU Association, please call at (323) 343-5970. (Annual Member) (Annual Member) We welcome them and look forward to their participation in Association activities. 2 Stahl Elected Physical Society Fellow Professional By Demetrius J. Margaziotis and Personal Frieda A. Stahl, emerita professor of physics tions to the history of ideas in physics, history of and member of the executive committee of our condensed matter physics, and history of women own Emeriti Association, was recently elected in physics,” according to the official citation. Sidney Albert (Philosophy) visited the Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS),
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