SWITCHING ROLES FILLING IN: Eastern Michigan University senior Todd Wise (far left), a telecommunications major, was "President For A Day" Feb. 5 and wasted no time getting down to business in his Welch Hall office. EMU President Samuel A. Kirkpatrick (above, right) learns about television production from lecturer Keith Damron (above, left). "TV Lab" was one of six classes that Kirkpatrick attended during the role reversal. Wise takes over presidential duties;· Kirkpatrick handles heavy class load By Ron Podell point. I thought my six classes were a lot." Of strategic planning, Wise said, "It's Eastern Michigan University Presi­ Wise attended several meetings, in­ great to think that they're thinking so far dent Samuel A. Kirkpatrick and EMU cluding those where he received updates ahead with students. Putting the students student Todd Wise may have felt like on campus enrollment projections, strate­ No. 1 is important." they took a trip to the twilight zone Feb. gic planning and Faculty Council. He met Wise also said he felt like he was in a 5. with representatives from Detroit Mayor reality TV show, with the constant media Kirkpatrick, used to Board of Re­ Kwame Kilpatrick's office to discuss a attention and people accompanying him gents meetings, fundraising events and everywhere. As the day went on, Wise receiving updates on a number of pro­ said he didn't notice the swirl of people grams from University officials, spent "Ijust told him (Kirkpatrick) so much. the day in the classroom, where the to take some good notes. Meanwhile, Kirkpatrick was encoun­ frank talk included sex, music in movies tering a wide array of subjects. and the different ways to shoot a televi­ He has a full day, with six The "Healthy Sexuality" class he sat sion production. classes. I told him, Don't in on centered on a pop quiz that included Wise, who spends his time like most let me get behind. "' some frank use of sexual terms, but in a typical college students (going to class, comfortable classroom atmosphere. Stu­ studying, participating in student orga­ dents were divided into small groups and nizational activities, etc.) donned a suit Todd Wise wrote answers to multiple-choice ques­ and went from one meeting to the next, EMU Senior tions on a sketch board. Groups with the spending time with University adminis­ President for a Day correct answers were awarded points. trators and traveled to Lansing to meet "I goofedthem up once," Kirkpatrick lobbyists. said of his input. "Three times, I couldn't These scenes were all part of the program for giving underprivileged per­ persuade them with the correct answer. Third Annual "President For A Day" sons a chance in the business world and Had I, they would have won." News for event, an exchange program in which an discussed textbook contracts with execu- Of a "Film Music" class he attended, Eastern Michigan EMU student takes over the reigns of the tives from Barnes and Noble. Kirkpatrick said he was the only one in University for a day. On the flip side, Wise also sat in with Provost Paul the room who had probably seen the two Faculty and Staff Kirkpatrick was reminded of the hectic, Schollaert, who interviewed a candidate movies - "Picnic" and "Bell, Book and daily life of a college student, including for assistant vice president for academic Candle" - where the film's scores were juggling six classes and having dinner affairs. discussed. February 11, 2003 with members of the Delta Zeta House. During a meeting of the Enrollment "I walked into a 'History of Theatre' Vol. 50, No. 23 Both agreed their schedules were the Services Executive Council, Wise listened class and didn't know what century we same in that they were demanding, just to projected enrollment numbers, a re­ were in," Kirkpatrick said. "Todd didn't in different ways. view of the number and overall amount of give me a syllabi." "Todd does not have an easy sched­ academic scholarships for 2003-04and a By 5 p.m., most people's workdays ule," Kirkpatrick said. "He had six discussion about the new on-line registra­ are over. But Wise learned a university classes today. It's unbelievable." tion system students will begin using in president's day is sometimes just begin­ "It's definitely an amazing experi­ March. ning. Wise made the trip to Lansing to ence I'11 never forget," said Wise, a "It's very interesting to see their pas­ hear GovernorGranholm' s "State of the senior telecommunications major from sion, and that they don't want a tuition State" Address. Galion, Ohio. "It was a very full day. I increase for students," said Wise, who is didn't expect to be exhausted at this an office assistant in student government. SEE PRESIDENT, page 4 • EMU couplesII continue to work and live together in harmony By KatWeen Shields most a year later. The very With Valentine's Day worst thing about working just around the corner, together, they both say, is couples often reminisce of bringing work home. how and where they met. "Sometimes it's helpful, But not everyone can say but most of the time we stay they met at their place of away from talking about our . work - and continue to jobs and the people we work maintain balance in their with at Eastern," said Jayne. home and work lives. "We'll talk about the general After all, it's easy to de­ things - new construction, tach when you don't really the sports teams. We very know the parties, the politics rarely have driven in together. and the pitfalls of someone I like that time alone, and I else's place of employment. think Dave does, too." Marcelo and Stella They'vebothhadotherjob Marandino, however, do offers, but stay at EMU be­ understand those workplace cause they don't think they complexities, as do EMU's could match the quality oflife Gary Evans and Katherine they have here. Strand-Evans; Jayne and "The benefits definitely Dave Carroll; and Carlos and outweigh the risks," Dave Martha Costa. said. "The students keep you In fact, there are quite a young." SO HAPPY TOGETHER: Stella and Marcelo Marandino review menus together at few married couples work­ Marcelo and Stella Dining Commons ONE. Stella is the assistant manager of Dining Commons ONE while ing at EMU. It's getting them Marandino agree. Marcelo Marcelo works as a catering sales associate in the event planning office at McKenny both in the same room at the works in the event planning Union. The Marandinos are one of several couples that work together on campus. same time that's tough. At office as a catering sales asso­ us if we've had a problem. ing board," Gary recalled. IM Pro Shop and University least on campus. ciate while Stella is the assis­ They didn't have to do that," But that was just one year Park, said Valentine's Day is Most of them say that not tant manager of Dining Com­ Marcelo said. "After all, I in their 10-year marriage. a key holiday for the couple. seeing each other through­ mons ONE. went looking for Eastern. Overall, Evans said working "One of our first big dates out the day is exactly what ''The rewards we've re­ Eastern did notcome looking together has been "a definite was Valentine's Day," she makes it work for them. ceived from Eastern are tre­ for me." plus for us." said. "Carlos is very creative Although Dave and Jayne mendous," Marcelo said. "We Stella said that while it's LiketheCarrolls, Gary and and romantic. He changed his Carroll have worked in the are very family oriented and nice to be able to relate to the Katherine met at EMU. They little apartment into a same stories, mostly "busi- were simply colleagues for beachfront. We had a little "We (husband Carlos Costa) both work ness is business and home is years. At one point, they even picnic on the floor. It was home." If an employee had a shared an office. really sweet." in Student Affairs, so we both know a lot problem with Marcelo, she However, circumstances Because they work in dif- of the same people. That's helpful when always directed theemployee changed, their friendship ferent buildings on opposite todiscussitwithMarcelo first, deepenedandledtomarriage. ends of campus, Martha said we're home and talking about our day" andlearntosolve problems in Now, they juggle their the two see very little of each a more constructive way. blended family and busy other at work. They catch up Martha Costa, The Marandinos and the schedules. when they get home. Manager Carrolls work in departments "Being in the same depart- "We both work in student ('f) big enough that they rarely ment has actually helped us," affairs, so we both know a lot 0 Pro Shop and University Park 0 seeeachotherduringthe day. Gary said. "Katie knows the of the same people," Martha C\I � What happens, though, if demands of my job and I hers. said. "That's helpful when ,... same department on-and-off our department has become you're in the same small de- We're on roughly the same we'rehomeandtalkingabout for almost 14 years, they've an extension of our family." partment as your spouse? scheduleyear-roundandhave our day." � <C never worked in the same Stella and Marcelo moved What if you're the boss or the love of theater in com- Carlos, associate director :J building. Dave is currently from Argentina to the United department head? man. We go to Stratford and of McKenny UnionandCam- a: the assistant director of din­ States in 1984, mainly to pro­ Gary Evans and Katherine The Fisher Theatre, and we pus Life, agrees.