THE SHIELD VOL. 22, NO. 23 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA, EVANSVILLE, IND. Wednesday, March 16, 1994 USI will dedicate university plaza to Rice family by Brian Harris of the original plans for land­ Nicholson, director of devel­ Nicholson said she hopes Charitable contributions Campus Editor scaping, walkways and pla­ opment and president of the the USI Foundation goes over and speclal arrangements for zas around the Technology USI Foundation. "We have Its goal, so as to have enough these contributions can be Center, the library and the had generous support so far surplus for maintenance of made by contacting Nicholson Plans are In the works to uc. In leadership gifts.· the plaza. at 464-1918. buUd a lasting tribute to Dr. The waterfall walls and the David L. Rice, retlrtng presi­ boulder block walls for seat­ dent ofUSI, and his wife Betty Ing will be made either of gran­ that will be placed In the heart Ite or klmswlck stone, of USI's campus. Meyerholtz said. Klmswlck In honor of their 27 years stone comes from Arkansas, of service to the university ·and Is classilled as marble and the community, a land­ but Is not quite as hard. scaped gathering place, to be The problem with granite, called the David and Betty Meyerholtz said, Is that It Is Rice Plaza. was designed and not easUy come by In a short will be placed In the 52-foot by period of time. SIHE Is still 80-foot grassy area between dectdlng which stone to use. the David L. Rice Library and The expense for site prepa­ the University Center. ration, buUdlng the fountain, The plaza will feature a paving and landscaping fountain bubbling over a wa­ comes to around $75,000. The terfall, several large shade USI Foundation Is seeking trees, a vanety of flowering charitable donations to cover trees and seasonal bloomlng the cost. plants. Site preparation Includes In addition. several boul­ excavation and subsequent der block walls around land­ placement of better soli to scaped gardens have been ensure the success of plant­ designed for seating. Ing. according to Sherrlane Steve Meyerholtz, land­ Standley, vice president for scape architect for Landscape university relations. Design Associates and de­ Donors will be asked to signer of the plaza, said that make pledges now and will the shade trees will probably have the option of paying now be maple or oak and the flow­ or after July 1. ering trees will probably be Standley said that leader­ hawthorne or dogwood. ship gifts have already been There will also be small received from friends of the evergreens, shrubbery and Rl.ces and the university, and annuals, he said. letters to traditional donors Meyerholtz"s design fee Is will be sent to let them know $4,600, which Includes sche­ that an opportunity exists If matics, site visits, working they want to donate. drawings, stone and land­ ' The university will soon scape design, supervision prepare bids for local bidders, during Installation, surveys and the contract to bu1ld the and documentation for con­ plaza will go to "the lowest tractors. Southern Indiana bidder. but the best. • Higher Education(SIHE) Is "We hope to get construc­ underwriting his fee. tion underway as soon as pos­ Meyerholtz designed some sible,· said Suzanne USI supporters chosen to receive honorary degrees by Jeff Anderson before the board because of dent, Dr. David L. Rice. tively Involved with Historic Wright carne to USI with Editor what they've done In the past. • Baker said there Is no set New Harmony. Rice In 1967 and served as This year's recipients are criteria for the honor. Blair Is a member of the USI's first business manager. On March 3, the USI board Gordon St. Angelo, program "We could honor legisla­ USI Foundation board, and He was promoted to vice presi­ of trustees approved degree director of the Wly Endow­ tive people who contributed to made research systems cor­ dent for business affairs In candidates for the May 7 com­ ment; Margaret Henderson make the university success­ poration one of the early bene­ 1985. mencement ceremonies, but Blair, co-founder and presi­ ful, either with help In getting factors In the fotindatlon 's Wright Is assistant trea­ not all the recipients are stu­ dent of re:"earch systems cor­ fundlng for new bu1ldlngs, or Presidential Scholarship pro­ surer and board member for dents. poration In Evansville; as far back as our gaining gram that recognizes Indiana the USI Foundation. He has Bruce Baker, board chair­ Jennings D. "Nick" and Independence,· Baker said. high school valedictorians and been actively Involved with man, said the board approved Josephine K. "Jo" Carter, who This years recipients have saiu tatorlans. Historic New Harmony. the bestowal of five honorary created a $1 mUllan scholar­ been Involved with USI In a The Carters recently be­ "If you look at the different degrees to members of the ship trust at USI; and Byron number of ways. came the first benefactors to people who have contributed community that have played C. Wright, USI senior vice St. Angelo, who will be the establish a charitable remain­ to the success of the univer­ a big part In USI's growth. president. commencement speaker, Is a der trust for the university. sity, these are the one's we'd "We recognize people who Baker said the honorary native ofHuntingburg, and has Their contribution will endow pick to recognize," Baker said. have been good to the univer­ degree recipients are brought been the program director of the Jennings D. and That recognition will come sity,· Baker said. "Their rec­ before the board upon the the Lilly Endowment since Josephine K. Carter Schola r­ on May 7 when about 890 ommendations are brought recommendation ofUSI pres!- 1974. He has also been ac- ship. students receive their degrees. / Campus & Community Bulletin Board Wednesday, 16 Saturday, 19 Tuesday,22 Overeater• Anonymou•. 11 6th Annual Sp?n' Arts and Social Work Club, noon to 1 a .m .. to noon In UC 118. Crafta Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. p.m. In UC 118. Actlvitle• Procramminll at the Old Courthouse. The Student Chrlatlan Fellow­ Board, noon to I p.m. In UC show will also be held from 9 ahip Care Group noon to 1 118. a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. p.m. In OC 2003. Black Student Union, 3 to 5 USI Rugby Club at Middle Ten­ Almo.t Midweek Bible p.m. In UC 113F. nessee State. study, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. In Math Club, 3 p.m. In SC 190. USI Baseball Team at Ken­ UC 113F. Shield Staff Meetinc. 4:30 tucky Wesleyan, noon. Accountln& Club presents p.m. In UC 115. Anyone Inter­ USI Futpltch Softball Team free federal and state Income ested In writing Is welcome. tax preparation, 4:30 to 6 p.m. vs. Depauw, noon. SGA Supreme Court, 5 to 6 In OC 2039. p.m. In UC 113F. SGA Houae of Student Or&a MASH Judicial Hearinll•· 7 Sunday,20 Dizatlon•. 5 to 7 p.m . In UC to 10 p.m. In UC 118. Newman Ma.. , 11 :30 a .m. In 113F. APB pre•enh comedian MASH Rec Room. A free lunch Interfraternity Council, 5 to Woody .Pittman, 9 p.m. In wtll be provided following 6 p.m. In UC 113F the Eagle's Nest. mass. MASH Judicial Hearln&•· 7 Bible Study and Fellowahip USI Baaeball Team at SEMis­ to 9 p.m. In UC 118. Group, 9 to 10 p.m. In MASH souri State, 1 p.m. Fellowahip of Chrlatlan Ath· 8113A. Sprin( Fling, a fashion show letes, 9 p.m. In PAC 207. to benefit the United Method­ Interfraternity Council/ Panhellenic Council, 9 to 11 Thursday, 17 Ist Youth Home, 2 to 4 p.m. tn SGA Senate, 5 to 7 p.m. In UC Harper Dtntng Center at the p.m. In UC liSA. 118. University of Evansville. Student Chrbtlan Fellow­ ahip Focua Group, 7 p.m. In "Anne Frank iD the Campus Apartments Rec Monday, 21 World:l929-1945" exhibit. Room. Southern Hospitality Day featuring over 800 docu­ begins at 9 a.m. In the UC. Medieval Society, 7:30 to 10 mentary photographs as well p.m. In UC 118. Slnele Parent Awareneaa USI Baseball vs. SIU­ Network, 11 a .m. to 12:30 as various manuscripts, on Edwardsville, 3 p.m. p.m. In UC 118. dlsplay now through April 17th Annual Conference of Student Chrlatlan Fellow­ 10 tn the Old Gallery at the ahip Care Group , noon to 1 the Society of Educators and p.m. In OC 2003. Evansville Museum of Arts Scholars begins at 6 p.m. tn and Science. the UC Dtntng Room. Years of service to education produces rewards for faculty by Brian Harris Wasserman, assistant profes­ tutions, four years of which Campus Editor sor of theatre. must have been served at the Promotions from tnstruc­ University of Southern Indi­ . The USI board of trustees tor to assistant professor were ana, the faculty member shall approved tenure for 11 fac­ approved for Linda 0. become eligible for continu­ ulty members and promotion Matheson, dental assisting ous appointment.· • Classes in 1-3 hours ... EVEQYDi\Y! for 10, as well as granting program director, and Ann H. "Appointment of tenure • Best prices ... EVEQYDi\Y! emeritus status to three retir­ White tn nurstng. will be by action of the Univer­ ees at Its March meeting. • t)esl selection... over 1500 frame styles Promotions from assistant sity ofSouthern lndlana Board Tenure was approved for to associate professor were ap­ of Trustees upon recommen­ (includin8 desi8ner eyewear) Dr.