TODAY’S EDITION Convocation welcomes new SPECTRUM students.

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY VOLUME 21 NUMBER 38 THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1999 Convocation for first-year students planned for Saturday By Catherine Doss expected to attend and will be seated according “For example, the group includes an international importance of beginning the year with a In a move to emphasize the importance to college. During the event, deans from each student. Each one has an interesting story to strong academic focus. of academics, Virginia Tech has scheduled college will present their incoming students to tell,” Daniel said. Faculty members and administrators its first-ever convocation for first-year President Paul Torgersen, Meszaros, assembled “Our goal is for every entering freshman to are invited to participate in a processional students on Saturday, Aug. 21, at 8 p.m. in members of the faculty, and the university feel like he or she has a peer, someone with attired in full regalia. Those interested in Cassell Coliseum. community. whom they can identify,” Daniel said. “We feel participating should contact Daniel at 1- “This fall we welcome what is arguably Members of the Academy of Teaching this will be an excellent way to introduce students 3341 or by e-mail at [email protected]. our best entering class ever,” said Provost Excellence will briefly introduce one student to the academic excellence as well as the spirit Processional participants should gather at Peggy S. Meszaros. “The convocation is from each college and University Studies. and culture of Virginia Tech.” the tunnel leading to the coliseum playing designed to emphasize academic excellence These students will then talk about their reasons “We want this to be a team-building floor between 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. as part of the freshman orientation process. It for coming to Virginia Tech and their goals. experience for first-year students,” Meszaros Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, is the best way to put academics front and “These diverse student speakers come said. “We want them to feel welcome here and the convocation was designed by several center for the entering class.” from every walk of life,” said Ron Daniel, excited to launch their college career at Virginia members of the Academy of Teaching More than 4,500 first-year students are associate provost for undergraduate programs. Tech.” She will speak briefly about the Excellence. Statistics New members celebrates 50th appointed anniversary to BOV By Sally Harris STEEL By Anne Fowler It was 1949, Truman was president, and Structural Governor James Gilmore has announced the appointment of Beverly H. Sgro, William at Virginia Tech, the Department of Statistics work was formed, making it only the third in the C. Latham, and Donald R. Johnson to the country after Iowa State and North Carolina continues Board of Visitors. State. This year, the department is celebrating on the Sgro, of Asheville, N.C., is currently the head of Carolina Day School. Sgro served as its 50th anniversary. ACITC As part of the celebration, the department interim head of the Collegiate Schools in held a conference on “Statistics: Modeling Building. Richmond between 1998 and 1999. Processes in Science and Industry” August (B. Veltri) Previously, Sgro served as Virginia’s secretary 13-14. It featured sessions on process and of education during Governor George Allen’s quality control, experimental and sampling administration. In addition, she worked at design, medical and biopharmaceutical Virginia Tech as dean of students, as executive statistics, linear mixed models, bayesian assistant to the vice president for student statistics, and nonparametric estimation. affairs, and as assistant director of student Speakers from across the country were activities. Sgro succeeds former BOV invited, including Penn State, Los Alamos member, Cecil Maxson of Richmond. National Laboratories, Princeton, North Latham, of Haymarket, has served as Carolina State, and, of course, Virginia Tech, chairman of the board of Budget Motels, Inc. as well as the president of the American since 1972. He has opened, owned, and Statistical Association. (See NEW MEMBERS on 4) The department honored Boyd Harshbarger, its founding father, who served as department head from 1949 until 1972. Board meeting “He was one of the pioneers…and was able to convince a skeptical administration that scheduled here Virginia Polytechnic Institute should have By David Nutter its own department,” said Klaus Hinkelmann, Tech announces record support The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors another former department head. Shortly By Sherry Bithell surpassing last year’s total by 27 percent, will meet on campus Monday, Aug. 23, at 1 before Harshbarger’s death in 1998, the Virginia Tech supporters have contrib- received $3.5 million. Intercollegiate p.m. in Squires Brush Mountain Room. department established the Boyd Harshbarger uted to the university’s third consecutive record Athletics-Ðboosted by the continued success The board will consider, among other Graduate Study Endowment Scholarship year in private giving, surpassing last year’s of its teams, including the women’s basketball business, the appointment of university and Fund for the Department of Statistics. all-time high by more than 45 percent. During team’s first-ever trip to the NCAA Sweet alumni distinguished professors, the 2000- Contributions may be earmarked for that fiscal year 1998-99, which ended on June 30, Sixteen and the football team’s sixth 2002 appropriations request, a proposal to scholarship and mailed to the Virginia Tech individuals, corporations, and foundations do- consecutive bowl appearance-Ðreached an all- finance new special-purpose housing. Foundation, 201 Pack Building (0336), nated $71,388,318. This performance comes time high of $8,943,906, breaking last year’s The committees of the board will meet Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA 24061. on the heels of a comprehensive six-year cam- record total by 41 percent. And contributions at the following times and locations: Virginia Tech had had statistics courses paign, which ended June 30, 1998. to financial aid more than doubled. Academic Affairs will meet at 8:30 a.m. since 1935, when Harshbarger introduced The largest single donation ever made to Once again, current operations received in the Black Cultural Center, 126 Squires. the first one in the mathematics department. Virginia Tech, a $23-million gift of patents and the lion’s share of support; donors designated Buildings and Grounds will meet in At that time, very few universities had equipment from DuPont to the College of En- $29,531,356, up 52 percent from last year. executive session at 8:30 a.m. in the Board statistics courses, so when he received a gineering, helped propel the year in private Funds earmarked for endowment, capital fa- Room of the Donaldson Brown Hotel and Rockefeller Fellowship to get a Ph.D., giving. Even discounting the DuPont gift, the cilities, and sponsored programs comprised the Conference Center (DBHCC). The open Harshbarger took courses at George College of Engineering ended the year up $1.3 balance of the total. session is at 9 a.m. in conference room A. Washington University and Iowa State and a million from last year’s total. Alumni continued to give generously-Ð Finance and Audit will meet in executive (See STATISTICS on 4) The College of Arts and Sciences, (See TECH on 4) (See BOARD on 4) 2 SPECTRUM THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1999 ACTIVITIES EVENTS Saturday, 21 Wednesday, 25 Special Convocation, 8 p.m., Cassell Coliseum. With Good Reason, 7 p.m., WVTF: Topic TBA. Thursday, 19 International Student Orientation, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 22 Friday, 27 Squires Colonial Hall. Board of Visitors Meeting. Last Day to Add. Staff Senate, 5:30 p.m., 1810 Litton-Reaves. Monday, 23 Friday, 20 Classes Begin. SEMINAR International Graduate Student Orientation, 8 a.m., Board of Visitors Meeting. Owens Banquet Hall. Friday, 27 International Undergraduate Student Orientation, 9 Tuesday, 24 Materials Science and Engineering, 3 p.m., 114 Holden: a.m., Squires Brush Mountain A. Art Exhibit Opens, noon, Armory Gallery: Sculpture and S. S. Babu, Oak Ridge National Lab. Works on Paper, by Dean Carter.

Student check-in requires parking changes BULLETINS to be held on September 10, from 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center. The event is From Thursday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Aug. 22, co-sponsored by several academic departments at Virginia student check-in will cause a significant change in parking major study of democracy and democratization in East/Central Tech and Town of Blacksburg. For more information call 1- and traffic patterns on campus. Europe. 5624 or e-mail: [email protected]. During the four days of check-in, streets and parking lots A reception sponsored by the department of Urban Affairs closest to the residence halls will be designated as “one-hour and Planning will follow the public lecture. CPS rating classes open to area office workers loading.” These areas include parking lots near Schultz, Dryzek will also present at a faculty seminar September 7 The CPS Group, comprised of Virginia Tech employees Owens, Dietrick, Cassell Coliseum, half of Aggie Quad, I-Lot at 4 p.m. on his work in eastern Europe. For information, contact who have earned the rating of certified professional secretaries, (the cage), half of the Stadium Lot, Engel, and Wallace lots, James Bohland at 1-5517 or [email protected]. is kicking off a series of study classes during the fall for office and the following streets: Turner, Kent, and Washington; and professionals in the New River Valley area, giving office the south side of the Drillfield. Pamphlet explains staff roles in governance professionals in the area an opportunity to earn the CPS rating. Any vehicles parked in these areas, other than for the The Communications Committee of the Staff Senate has The goals of the study classes are to gain the skills and purpose of unloading, will be ticketed to provide space for the prepared a brochure explaining the role staff members have in knowledge to sit for the CPS examination, to build personal move-in process. During the period of August 19-22, shared governance at Virginia Tech. The pamphlet lists the confidence and a sense of accomplishment, and to support Washington Street will become a one-way street. Traffic will various staff associations, the history of staff governance and the their own professionalism and career goals. Continuing be allowed to move from west to east (from the Coliseum benefits of participating in the associations, committees, councils, Education Credits will be awarded for the study sessions. toward Kent Street and downtown Blacksburg). Campus and commissions of the university. The CPS examination is a three-part, one-day police expect very slow moving traffic along this corridor, and This brochure will be mailed to all staff members. For more examination. The exams are held twice a year, the first strongly suggest avoiding Washington Street during these information, access the Staff Senate site at www.staffsenate.vt.edu. Saturday in May and November. The CPS rating is the only days. Questions can be addressed to [email protected]. To achievement in existence today of the internationally Faculty and staff members should park in areas not receive up-to-date announcements or to leave a message, call 1- recognized standard of proficiency as an office professional. temporarily designated for one-hour loading. Police 2585. For more information on CPS, the study classes or the recommend using B-Lot (located off Perry Street adjacent to examination, call Brenda Husser at 1-6878. Whittemore Hall) and the Litton-Reaves lot. Accelerated language courses offered For the convenience of faculty and staff members, a The department of Foreign Languages and Literatures will CNS changes modem pool change date Blacksburg Transit shuttle plan has been developed for August be offering new courses open to non-students. Introductory Due to feedback Communications Network Services 19 and 20. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 30-minute intervals, two courses will be offered in Hebrew and Italian. The three-credit (CNS) has received, the modem pool access-change publicized Blacksburg Transit shuttle vans will run from B-Lot and courses will not count toward a foreign language requirement. in an August 10 e-mail has been delayed until late August or Litton-Reaves Lot to central campus. The shuttle will stop at They are designed for people with little or no previous experience early September. The modem pool access change (the tacacs+ entrances and exits of all the outlying parking lots where with the languages. authentication system) was not implemented on August 16. temporary signs will be placed. Four-credit accelerated elementary courses which condense The delay will allow additional time for Information Systems For more information call the University Police at two semesters of instruction into one will count toward the personnel to work with those having unique difficulties related 1-2411 or Parking Services at 1-3200. foreign-language requirement, and are subject to sufficient to the change. enrollment. These courses will be offered in Italian and Spanish. When implemented, the modem-pool change will allow Australian professor to speak Accelerated intermediate courses in Italian, Chinese and Virginia Tech to meet state-mandated milestones for year A public lecture by John Dryzek, sponsored by the Japanese will also be available as a four-credit session that will 2000-compliant systems, and will address CNS’s need to School of Public and International Affairs will be held on count toward a foreign-language requirement. They are also resolve security/privacy issues in the current authentication Monday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. in 113 McBryde. The lecture is available in both A-F and P/F options. process. titled: Deliberative Democracy: Liberal Constitutionalism For more information contact the department of Foreign This access change does not affect on-campus Ethernet and a Critical Alternative. Languages and Literatures at1-5361 or e-mail [email protected]. users. Dryzek is from the Department of Political Science at the Questions about modem pool software configuration University of Melbourne. His published works include books Water Center sponsoring symposium changes should be directed to [email protected] or 1-HELP (1- on Discursive Democracy; Democracy in Capitalist Times; The Water Center is sponsoring a symposium on “Innovative 4357). Questions about the modem pool should be directed to and The Politics of the Earth. He currently is engaged in a Wastewater Treatment Technologies For Small Communities” CNS at 1-6780. ACHIEVERS Robert M. Shaffer, professor of forestry, was voted the credited with vastly improving the understanding of the mammary agents included “Let’s Start Eating Smart: Master Volunteer first-place winner of the Division’s Technical Writing Awards gland and milk secretion, benefiting both academic and industrial Program for Kindergarten and Preschool” by Kay Burke of by Appalachian Pulpwood Association’s Appalachian dairy science. the Amelia County office; “Teaching Nutrtion to Youth Technical Division Policy Committee on his Technical Release Keenan has taught extensively at both the undergraduate and Through Story Books” by Sarah Burkett of the Pulaski 99-R-6, The Myth of Horse Logging. graduate levels. Some of the courses he has taught have included County office; “Increase Consumption of Fruits and dairy chemistry, biochemistry, and general laboratory methods Vegetables” by Patsy Pelland of the Prince Edward County Thomas W. Keenan, professor and former head of the and instrumentation. Keenan has served on the editorial board of office; and “Reaching At-Risk Youth” by Sharon Diggs of the Biochemistry Department, was named a fellow of the American Journal of Dairy Science as well as chair of the Journal’s Pittsylvania County office. Dairy Science Association (ADSA). Keenan received the management committee. award June 20 at the 94th annual meeting of the association in Ellen Krupar, college librarian for business, reviewed a Memphis, Tenn. Ann A. Hertzler, HNFE professor and Extension specialist CD-ROM for Business Information Alert (volume 11, no. 6, Election to fellow is one of the highest honors bestowed in human nutrition and wellness, presided over presentations at June 1999), a professional newsletter for business librarians in by the association. The award recognizes members for their the National Society of Nutrition Educators held July 27. She led corporations, universities, and public libraries nation wide. distinguished service to the dairy industry for 20 years or more. “Nutrition Storybooks for Young Children: Program Outcomes.” Krupar reviewed the EIU Country Data CD-ROM that offers Keenan’s discoveries during 30 years of research is The presentations by Family and Consumer Sciences Extension comparison economic data for 115 countries across 272 economic series. THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1999 SPECTRUM 3 EMPLOYMENT The following classified positions are cur- internal applicants submit letter of application, copy rently available. More details specific application CLASSIFIED POSITIONS of the most recent faculty report, and three letters procedures and position-closing dates are avail- of reference. Review begins August 30 and contin- Food Operations Manager A (Sales And able at http://www.ps.vt.edu. Available positions Food Operations Assistant A (Dish- ues until position filled. Send to John Dooley, Marketing Manager), 0478H, Grade 8, Residential are also listed on the Job Line: Office/Clerical: 1- washer), W022679G, Grade 1, DBHCC. Virginia Cooperative Extension, 119 Hutcheson and Dining Programs/Personal Touch Catering. 6196; Technical/Research: 1-6160; Service/Trades: Food Operations Assistant A, W022314H, Hall (0419) Inquiries: 1-7619; TDD user: 1-800- Food Operations Manager B/Executive Chef, 1-6176; Professional and Managerial: 1-4649; In- Grade 1, Residential and Dining Programs. 828-1120; fax: 1-5545; e-mail: [email protected]. 0266H, Grade 10, Residential and Dining Programs/ formation Technology: 1-2233. Some positions in- Food Operations Assistant B, W022315H, Virginia Cooperative Extension. Extension Shultz Dining Center. clude state benefits. Positions numbers beginning Grade 2, Residential and Dining Programs. Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Po- Food Opertions Assistant B/Shopleader- with a “W” are hourly and do not include state Housekeeping Worker, W020574G, Grade sition #FA615, Crop and Soil Science, Lancaster/ cashier, 0029H, Grade 2, Residential and Dining benefits. Individuals with disabilities desiring assis- 1, DBHCC. Northumberland Counties. Submit letter of intent, Programs/Owens Food Court. tance or accommodation in the application process Housekeeping Worker, W020190C, Grade complete resume, official undergraduate and gradu- Food Production Worker A (2nd Cook), should call by the application deadline. 1, Physical Plant/Housekeeping Services. ate transcripts, and three letters of reference. VCE 0774H, Grade 3, Residential and Dining Programs/ Closing date for advertised positions is 1 Housekeeping Worker, W022490H, Grade internal applicants submit letter of application, copy Dietrick Dining Center. p.m. Monday unless otherwise stated. An EO/AA 1, Residential and Dining Programs. of most recent faculty report, and three letters of Food Production Worker A (2nd Cook), employer committed to diversity. Housekeeping Worker, W020214G, Grade reference. Review begins September 6, and con- 0775H, Grade 3, Residential and Dining Programs/ 1, Schiffert Health Center . tinues until position filled. Send to Steve Umberger, Owens Dining Center. Full Time Laboratory Aide, W020811M, Grade 2, Col- Virginia Cooperative Extension, 122 Hutcheson Food Production Worker B (1st Cook), Agricultural Technician B, 652M, Grade 5, lege of Veterinary Medicine. Hall (0437). Inquiries: 1-7619; TDD user: 1-800- W022849H, Grade 5, Residential and Dining Pro- Dairy Science. Laboratory Specialist, W022855M, Grade 828-1120; fax: 1-5545; e-mail: [email protected]. grams/ Personal Touch Catering. Chemical Safety Trainer (Health Ed. Sr), 8, Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Virginia Cooperative Extension. Extension Food Production Worker B (1st Cook), 0767H, 7491T, Grade 10, Environmental Health and Safety Office Service Assistant, W022850S, Grade Agent, 4-H Youth Development. Position #FA619, Grade 5, Residential and Dining Programs/Owens Services. 4, University Library. Isle of Wight County. Submit letter of intent, com- Food Court. Computer Systems Cheif Engineer, 7104D, Office Services Assistant, W022287M, plete resume, official undergraduate and graduate Food Production Worker, 0978H, Grade 3, Grade 17, CNS. Grade 4, College of Veterinary Medicine. transcripts, and three letters of reference. VCE Residential and Dining Programs/ West End Market. Enrollment Services Assistant (Academic Office Services Specialist, W022862C, internal applicants submit a letter of application, Graphic Designer, 2076D, Grade 9, Publica- Adviser), 7485T, Grade 7, Computer Science. Grade 5, Administrative Information Systems (IRM). copy of most recent faculty report, and three letters tions/University Relations. Enrollment Services Specialist, 7487T, Office Services Specialist, W022276P, of reference. Review begins September 13, and Highway Equipment Operator A, 540P, Grade Grade 8, Office of Multicultural Affairs. Grade 5, Bursar. continues until position filled. Send to John Dooley, 4, Physical Plant. Events Planner, 6690D, Grade 8, VP for Office Services Specialist, 1248J, Grade 5, Virginia Cooperative Extension, 122 Hutcheson Housekeeping Worker Senior, 0269H, Grade Development and University Relations. Graduate School. Hall (0437). Inquiries: 1-7619; TDD user: 1-800- 3, Residential and Dining Programs. Executive Secretary, 1228T, Grade 6, Of- Office Services Specialist, W022331G, 828-1120; fax: 1-5545; e-mail: [email protected]. Housekeeping Worker, 6867C, Grade 1, Physi- fice of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Grade 5, Program Development. Virginia Cooperative Extension. Extension cal Plant/Housekeeping Services. Fire Safety Engineer, 7488T, Grade 12, En- Office Services Specialist, 1084G, Grade Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, En- Housekeeping Worker, 7261G, Grade 1, Rec- vironmental Health and Safety Services. 5, Cook Counseling Center. vironmental Horticulture. Position #FA492, reational Sports. Fiscal Assistant, 6582J, Grade 5, Center for Program Support Technician, W022648G, Fairfax County. Submit letter of intent, complete Laboratory Specialist, 7492M, Grade 8, Bio- Wireless Telecommunications. Grade 6, DBHCC. resume, official undergraduate and graduate tran- chemistry. Food Operations Assistant A/Potwash, Program Support Technician, 7344T, Grade scripts, and three letters of reference. VCE internal Laboratory Specialist, 3428M, Grade 8, Vet- 0750H, Grade 1, Residential and Dining Programs/ 6, Mathematics. applicants submit letter of application, copy of most erinary Medicine. Shultz Dining Center. Radiologic Technologist, W022412M, recent faculty report, and three letters of reference. Material Expediter, 7477P, Grade 8, Physical Food Operations Assistant A/Server, Grade 7, Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Review begins September 13, and continues until Plant. 0487H, Grade 1, Residential and Dining Programs/ Research Specialist, W022865M, Grade 8, position filled. Send to Steve Umberger, Virginia Nursing Assistant, 7490J, Grade 4, Adult Day Dietrick Dining Hall. Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. Cooperative Extension, 122 Hutcheson Hall (0437). Services. Food Operations Assistant A/Server, Research Specialist, W022866M, Grade Inquiries: 1-7619; TDD user: 1-800-828-1120; fax: Occupational Safety Trainer (Health Ed. Sr), 0986H, Grade 1, Residential and Dining Programs/ 8, Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. 1-5545; e-mail: [email protected]. 7489T, Grade 10, Environmental Health and Safety Dietrick Dining Hall. Secretary Senior, W020618M, Grade 5, Department of Materials Science and En- Services. Food Operations Assistant B (3rd Cook), College of Veterinary Medicine. gineering. Department Head. Screening begins Office Services Assistant, LC087P, Grade 4, 0774H, Grade 2, Residential and Dining Programs/ Security Guard(Dorm Watch and Escort December 1 and continues until position filled. Hokie Passport Office. Dietrick Dining Hall. Driver), W020470T, Grade 2, Police. Applications, inquiries: Stephen L. Kampe, Materi- Office Services Specialist, 931T, Grade 5, Food Operations Assistant B/Shop Leader, Storekeeper, W022291M, Grade 4, Veteri- als Science and Engineering Department, 213 University Registrar. 0582H, Grade 2, Residential and Dining Programs/ nary Teaching Hospital. Holden Hall (0237). E-mail: [email protected]. Oracle Dba, 7433D, Grade 14, Administrative Cochrane—West End Market. Wash Bay Attendant, W020774T, Grade Department of Electrical and Computer Information Systems. Food Operations Assistant B/Shopleader- 2, Motor Pool. Engineering. Research Scientist. Applications, Pharmacy Supervisor, 6516M, Grade 15, Vet- cashier, 1150H, Grade 2, Residential and Dining University Only inquiries: G.S. Brown, ECPE, 340 Whittemore erinary Teaching Hospital. Programs/Owens Food Court. Renovations Design Supervisor, (0111). Review begins August 15 and continues Police Dispatcher, 364T, Grade 6, Police. Food Operations Assistant B/Shopleader- U7139P, Grade 13, Physical Plant. until position filled. Program Support Technician, 1535J, Grade cashier, 0561H, Grade 2, Residential and Dining Trades Utilities Lead Worker, U7110P, Department of Electrical and Computer 6, Engineering Science and Mechanics. Programs/Shultz Dining Center. Grade 7, Physical Plant. Engineering. Research Associate. Applications, Program Support Technician, Foods, Grade Off Campus inquiries: L. Guido, ECPE Department, 340 and Exercise, Human Nutrition. Agricultural Technician B, 7338M, Grade Whittemore (0111). Review begins August 13 and Program Support Technician, 7473T, Grade 5, Southern Piedmont AREC. continues until position filled. Renewed yearly. 6, Provost. Distance Learning Specialist, 7410D, Department of Plant Pathology, Physiol- Programmer, IW2000D, Grade 10, Administra- VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Grade 12, Office of Distance Education. ogy and Weed Science. Postdoctoral Research AND STATE INIVERSITY tive Information Systems. Associate. Send curriculum vitae, letter describ- Programmer/Analyst, 6887D, Grade 12, Ad- Spectrum, a faculty-staff tabloid, is published each ing research interests and experience, and three ministrative Information Systems. Thursday during the academic year, with the exception of letters of recommendation to Kriton K. Hatzios, certain holidays, exam weeks, and the summer. Copy Programmer/Analyst, 6887D, Grade 12, Ad- FACULTY POSITIONS Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology and deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday. No advertising is accepted. ministrative Information Systems. Spectrum is a non-profit publication of the Office of Weed Science (0331) fax: 1-7477; e-mail: Programmer/Analyst, IW2001D, Grade 12, University Relations: Lawrence G. Hincker, associate vice NON-INSTRUCTIONAL [email protected]. Review begins August 15. Administrative Information Systems. president for University Relations; David Nutter, associate Virginia Cooperative Extension. Execu- Department of Athletics. Strength and director for Public Affairs. Programmer/Analyst, 2917D, Grade 12, Com- tive Director, Virginia 4-H Foundation/Exten- Conditioning Coordinator for Men’s Olympic puting Center. sion Specialist, 4-H Youth Development. Posi- Editor Sports. Cover letter, resume, three references to Public Relations Asst Specialist, 6996C, John Ashby, 1-6961 tion #110010, Blacksburg. Submit letter of intent, Pamela Linkous, HR Coordinator for Athletics, Grade 8, University Relations/WVTF Public Radio. complete resume, official undergraduate and gradu- Virginia Tech Athletics (0502). Assistant Editor Safety Coordinator (Safety Engineer), 7483P, ate transcripts and three letters of reference. VCE Christian Moody, 1-8538 Grade 12, Physical Plant. Security Guard (Parking Enforcement Off.), Production Manager Melinda Shaver, 1-8524 7042T, Grade 2, Parking Services. Senior Programmer/Analyst, IW2002D, Grade TO THE EDITOR Business Manager 14, Administrative Information Systems. Sherri Box, 1-8819 Television/Video Producer Director Senior, For the past couple of months, the heat partment, as well as those responsible for pick- 2324D, Grade 12, University Relations. Letters to the editor and questions for "Ask Spectrum" index has been well above normal, which makes ing up litter around the campus and the 460- should be addressed to the editor, 105 Media Building, Television/Video Producer/Director, 5362D, working outside very difficult. However, those bypass entrance. These individuals are also Grade 10, University Relations. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. employees who work outside mowing, trim- Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employ- Part Time responsible for working in the cold by remov- ees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, color, Banquet/Setup (Foa-b), W022143G, Grade 2, ming the trees or landscaping have continued to ing snow and ice from parking lots and clearing gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran sta- make the campus look very nice. I would like to sidewalks during the winter. tus, national origin, religion, or political affiliation. Any- DBHCC . one having questions concerning discrimination or ac- Computer Operations Technician Senior, commend these individuals at Virginia Tech Thanks for all you do. cessibility regarding the programs described in this news- W022854T, Grade 8, Mathematics. who have to work outside in these conditions. Judy Fielder, program-support techni- paper should contact the Equal Opportunity Affirmative Food Operations Assistant (Server), Especially, the individuals in the Grounds De- Action Office: 540-231-7500 (v), 540-231-9460 (TTY). cian W022531G, Grade 1, DBHCC . 4 SPECTRUM THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1999 IN OTHER NEWS VIRGINIA TECH RECYCLING Newman Library extends hours New Guidelines Detailed By Catherine Doss spring semesters as part of a pilot project. At As of Monday, Aug. 16, Virginia Tech sheets, cereal-type boxes, paperback books/ In response to student requests, Newman the end of spring semester 2000, usage data will Recycling (VTR) began collecting the following directories, and Tyvek envelopes. Library will extend its hours this fall semester. be evaluated to determine if the extended hours grades of paper for recycling: sorted office pa- Glossy magazines and catalogs: any maga- The library will stay open until midnight on should continue. per, glossy magazines and catalogs, and newspa- zine or catalog with all glossy pages. Friday and Saturday nights. Previously, the “We welcome the opportunity to experi- pers. These are exactly the same grades of paper Unacceptable items: magazines or catalogs with library closed at 10 p.m. on Fridays and 6 p.m. ment with extending library hours, since this is now collected through the Town of Blacksburg’s glossy covers and newsprint-type pages. on Saturdays. The library will continue to open something students have expressed an interest curb-side recycling program. Newspapers: all the pages that come with at 7:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays and at 9 in for the past several years,” Hitchingham Guidelines for these grades of paper are as daily or Sunday newspaper—comics, glossy a.m. on weekends. said. follows: inserts, and news pages. “With more than 112 operating hours per Provost Peggy S. Meszaros said this was Sorted Office Paper: computer printout, Gray, plastic “stackable” recycling bins week, this puts Newman Library in the top 50 one of many pro-active approaches the univer- copier/typing paper, pastel-colored sheets, ma- are scheduled to be re-labeled to fit the new percent of all Association of Research Librar- sity was taking to curb alcohol abuse by stu- nila folders, envelopes (with and without win- guidelines on Friday, Aug. 13. Contact VTR ies in terms of accessibility,” said Dean of dents. dows), carbonless paper, pamphlets/brochures, regarding bins which have not been re-labeled. Libraries Eileen Hitchingham. “We want to provide as many opportuni- and fax paper. VTR will take shredded paper. Do not shred Student leaders and members of the Order ties as possible for students to engage in activi- Unacceptable items: carbon paper, ream carbon paper for recycling. Place bags beside of the Gavel had requested that the library stay ties other than alcohol use,” she said. wrappers, dark-colored folders, neon-bright recycling bins. For more than two big bags, open later on Friday and Saturday nights. With For more information about the library, its contact VTR for a special pickup. funds provided by the Office of the Provost, the hours, and other services, visit its web site at library will implement its new hours in fall and http://www.vt.edu/vt98/libraries.html. Revised paper-recycling guidelines labels are TECH available for the front of the desk-side “Hokie Continued from 1 Cyclers.” Labels with the new guidelines, are available from VTR. Three Pamplin students receive their contributions totaled more than $16.3 For more information, call 1-9915, e-mail million, almost 23 percent of the year’s total-– [email protected] or access web site Armstrong Multicultural Scholarships while support from students more than doubled. www.vt.edu:10021/vtrecycle. Foundation grants also rose dramatically from By Sookhan Ho sociate Dean for Undergraduate Programs $3,456,709 to more than $7.7 million. Three students at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin Norrine Bailey Spencer. The record year comes in conjunction College of Business have each received $1,000 Regojo, a consistent dean’s-list student, with other new precedents in giving to the Armstrong Multicultural Education Scholar- received the ’98-’99 Pamplin Rising Junior NEW MEMBERS university. Virginia Tech’s phonathon program, ships from Armstrong World Industries. Award and was elected to Golden Key, Phi Continued from 1 in which student callers ask alumni and other Nedenia-Mae Llamas, Antonio E. Kappa Phi, and Beta Gamma Sigma. Soto has supporters for annual commitments, broke its operated hotels in several states. Latham was Regojo, and Rebecca W. Soto are among a been elected to several honor societies, includ- previous pledge record by more than 12 percent appointed by Governor Charles Robb to serve select group of only 25 recipients from 10 ing Beta Alpha Psi. Llamas is secretary of the and ended the year at $2,252,900. And the Ut one term on the Board of Visitors in 1985. colleges and universities nation wide. The Filipino-American Student Association at Tech. Prosim Society, the university’s most presti- Latham succeeds former BOV member, Joseph scholarships are awarded to students who are Armstrong, based in Lancaster, Pa., manufac- gious donor recognition organization, inducted Jenkins. members of minority groups and who qualify tures and sells interior furnishings. 70 new members, swelling its ranks to an all- Johnson, a resident of Roanoke, is an on the basis of academic achievement, time high of 534 active members. attorney in private general practice. His law community service, extracurricular activities, BOARD “This type of support, especially after an leadership, and communication skills. experience began in 1973 with an associate Continued from 1 extensive, successful campaign, speaks vol- Llamas is an Asian student majoring in membership in the Ganas and Natkin law firm session at 7:30 a.m. in the DBHCC Private umes about our donors,” said Charles Steger, marketing; Regojo is a Hispanic student who is in Lexington. Johnson became an associate Dining Room. The open session will begin at vice president for Development and University also majoring in marketing; and Soto is a member in several other firms and in 1985, 8:30 a.m. in the Executive Conference Room. Relations. “We’ve had an extraordinary year Hispanic student majoring in accounting. The became a partner with Shott and Johnson in Student Affairs will meet at 8:30 a.m. in and it has proven that the momentum set during three, who have grade-point averages ranging Bluefield, WV. Johnson succeeds former BOV DBHCC conference room C. the Campaign for Virginia Tech is indicative of from 3.7 to 4.0, are active in student clubs and member, Rod Layman of Pulaski. The board will meet for an informational what we can expect in the years to come.” volunteer work. They were nominated by As- session Sunday, Aug. 22, at 3 p.m.

“I even helped harvest the crops, checking the department in what would later become the to become heads of departments being STATISTICS weights, arranging for more accurate scales,” College of Arts and Sciences. It offered a established at other universities. Continued from 1 Harshbarger wrote. Over the years, the master’s of science in statistics. In 1951, it In 1957, a contract to head up the reliability summer session at North Carolina State. laboratory provided consulting service to added a doctorate, and in 1957, an program of the Redstone Missile meant that “all When Harshbarger returned to Virginia researchers throughout the university, and that undergraduate degree. of the faculty (members), as well as the graduate Tech in 1942, he “arranged a series of courses support continues now through the Statistical By the end of 1950, the department had students and secretaries working on the contract, in mathematical statistics for the Mathematics Consulting Center. Through that center, statistics four Ph.D faculty members. In 1951, received secret clearance,” Harshbarger wrote. Department and applied statistics courses for faculty members and graduate students provide Harshbarger founded the Virginia Journal of As a result, Virginia Tech’s Department of the Agricultural Economics Department,” he more than 3,000 consultant hours per year. “We Science, the official publication of the Virginia Statistics “finished the program on Reliability said in his booklet Statistics: VPI&SU 1927- are applied oriented, not just theory oriented,” Academy, and served as editor in chief. In the and Quality Control necessary for the Redstone 72 and Personal Reminiscences (from which Hinkelmann said. 1950s and 1960s, the department hired and lost Missile that put the first man in space for the the history in this narrative comes). In 1949, statistics became a separate several faculty members who were lured away United States.” During the war years, Virginia Tech was Harshbarger’s particular pride and joy was chosen to help train soldiers, so Harshbarger his ability to recruit high-quality graduate taught econometrics and gave a course to the students. Many of them went on to head other administrative staff of the Army Ammunition statistics departments, become deans of colleges Plant. and full professors, work for state and national In 1947, a summer session planned by governments, and head bureaus and institutes, Harshbarger drew more than 100 students from as well as fill high executive positions in large 37 states and six foreign countries—and more corporations. Others made names for themselves than its share of excitement. What Harshbarger in research. Between 1949 and 1999, the didn’t know until afterwards was that one of department awarded 500 M.S. degrees, 275 the students was a Russian spy that the FBI had Ph.D. degrees, and 425 B.S. degrees. been trailing. Harshbarger remained head of the In 1948, statistics became a part of the department until 1972 and retired in 1976. He

Agricultural Experiment Station and had its 28 No. Permit died in 1998. Department heads since

own budget. The Statistical Laboratory VA Blacksburg, Harshbarger were Jesse Arnold (1973-1982),

organized to provide consulting and PAID Hinkelmann (1982-1993), and Marvin Lentner U.S. Postage U.S.

calculations to researchers at the Agriculture 24061 VA Blacksburg, (1993-1999). In July, Jeff Vining, who received Organization

Experiment Station and throughout the college. Tech Virginia his M.S. in 1986 and his Ph.D. in 1988, both Non-Profit from Virginia Tech, will become its head.