NUMBER 18 PASADENA, CALIFORNIA FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY 19871 Provost Vogt Out of Office­ Barclay Kamb Takes the Helm by David Bruning in 1952 and continued as a graduate taining Kamb or appointing a new and Jennifer Low student in geology. He has remain­ provost. In the words of President Professor Barclay Kamb assumed ed at the Institute since his under­ Goldberger, the provost is here the office of provost last Monday. graduate years. "for a limited sentence." Kamo ap­ He was appointed by President The provost serves as the chief peals for student input and support Goldberger after Goldberger by­ academic officer. This involves in­ in his new role. passed the traditional committee teracting with the division heads to selection process for the sake of determine appointments, looking Professor Robbie Vogt relin­ expediency. into the research that goes on, and quished his position as provost The division chairmen and sev­ attempting to adequately distribute February 12. In a letter to Presi­ eral senior faculty were consulted the yearly budget. dent Goldberger, Vogt hopes "to about the appointment, according It is in the budgetary procedure use the time this will give me to to Goldberger. where the provost is especially im­ think about my future, Caltech's Kamb is a professor ofgeology portant in that he is responsible for future, and what role I might play and geophysics and was chairman sorting out all of the requests and in it.".He will remain as the R. of the Geological and Planetary saying "no" to certain projects. Stanton Avery Distinguished Pro­ Sciences Division until 1983, a Kamb believes saying no is one of fessor. reason Goldberger cites for his ap­ the hardest parts of the job. Goldberger refused to comment pointment. As someone who has Both President Goldberger and on the reason for Vogt's sudden worked with the provost, Kamb Provost Kamb view Kamb's ap­ departure, only stressing that Vogt was already familiar with the duties pointment as a temporary, but full­ did not resign. He states that of the provost. fledged commitment. Because the Caltech is indebted to Professor Kamb arrived at Caltech as a provost is appointed by the presi­ Vogt for his outstanding service to freshman and became a member of dent, the new president, who will the community and his concrete the Tbroop club. He received his assume duties in the summer of achievements in both research and first degree from Caltech in physics 1988, will have the option of re- educational issues. 1 c r ) o ~ cr: >­ ~ ..0 , o ~. (5 ..r:::. 0- TACIT's production 0 ow to uccee in ustness Without Really Trying opens tonight at 8:00PM in Auditorium. The cast is composed primarily of Caltech students, faculty, and staff. I ..........,I. , -... Achievement Rewards Scholars New ASCIT Elected Officers President. Jeff Tekanic The Office of Financial Aid has J. Jungman, Nicholas G. Kledzik, The ARCS Foundation is a na­ (finally) announced that last Vice President Doug Roberts David E. Parkinson, Joel B. York, tional organization of women, Fo- November 17, eighteen outstan­ Claudia J. Barner, Sean M. whose purpose is to make it finan­ Treasurer Thu Le ding Caltech undergraduates and Callahan, Peter Campo, Larry cially possible for gifted scholars Secretary Eric Scharir:· graduate scholars were honored by Hill, Fujio Iinoya, Adele M. in the natural sciences, medicine the Los Angeles chapter of the Naylor, William Nazaroff, Carol and engineering to complete their IHC Chairman Sam Weavel Achievement Rewards for College A. Polanskey, Carol I. Prentice career preparation. ARCS Founda­ Director of Social Activities Nancy Drehwing Scientists (ARCS) Foundation at and Steven P. Schneider. These tion, Inc., provides a way business, Director of Academic Affairs Devin Leonard the ARCS Annual Awards Presen­ students were chosen for this education, civic and social tation Luncheon held at the prestigious award by virtue oftheir members of a community may Upperclass Director-at-Large Jeff Flint Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los great potential and interest to combine their interests and efforts Freshman Director-at-Large James Ibbetson Angeles. Those Caltech students become future leaders in the field to achieve a strong contribution to Board of Control Secretary Nicole V ogt honored were John "Alex" Becker, of science. These students are now the future, and to America's William "Doug" Cutrell, Castor L. recognized as ARCS Scholars and scholars through the advancement Athletic Manager Bradley Scott Fu, Gabrielle A. Gordon, Gerard Fellows. of scientific achievement. Activities Chairmen Irene Chen, James Shih. Leroy Hood-Medical Innovator Ed;lo" of The C,Eforni, Tech....:~d.~:~le~,~:::· [CNB] - The Louis Pasteur Foun- and tradition of Louis Pasteur. The day, February 27. Dr. Hood will Michael Keating. and Jennifer Low dation/Los Angeles has announc- Louis Pasteur Award for Medical deliver the award lecture "The 1 All of the bylaws' changes on the ballots passed. ed that Dr. Leroy E. Hood of Innovation recognizes' the New Biotechnology and 'Future r ,. Caltech will receive its 1987 uniqueness oftheir approach to the Medicine," at 3:00PM in Baxter ,:::::>c='ftt::~=~l:::::>c=;-.;,rc'l=:::=O-l\~·=-=~ft..=·/::::::::;::::a-*::=:o.c::::~F=:>cd· Award for Medical Innovation. Dr. very problems of life itself-gene ~oelclotuwre. Hall. A reception will Hood is the Ethel Wilson Bowles structure and function - in relation l' Interhouse Secretary and Robert Bowles Professor of to its meaning to the future of The Louis Pasteur Foundation Biology and Chairman ofCaltech's medicine. Like Pasteur, who was founded in 1981. In addition Division of Biology. opened whole new fields for future to the Award for Medical Innova- by Nancy Drehwing In announcing the award. Dr. exploration, so these studies bring tion, the foundation presents The sign up sheet for IHC ing the minutes of the meetings, Norman Kharasch, President ofthe new perceptions of nature in rela- several other awards including the Secretary will come down today at distributing the. minutes t? the Louis Pasteur Foundation and Pro- tion to the progress ofmedicine. As Spirit of Arts Award. The founda­ 5PM. Interviews will be held'on Caltech communIty, and gOing to fessor of Biomedicinal Chemistry with Pasteur, so Leroy Hood's tion also supports scientific Wednesday, Feb. 25th at the IHC dinner at the Athenaeum at the ap­ at USC, said "The studies of Pro- works will have lasting meaning research on hormones and manages meeting. All candidates will be propriate times. For more informa­ fessor Leroy E. Hood and co- for the welfare of mankind." the Louis Pasteur Library and the notified of their interview time. tion about the position, contact me, workers are, indeed in the spirit The award will be made on Fri- Louis Pasteur Library Press. Duties ofthe office include tak- Nancy Drehwing, at 578-9755. 2THE CALIFORNIA TECH FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY 1987 !t.--------OPIN ION----I From the Editors short man with white hair (the name Dr. Ricardo Gomez is on the screen under him). (At the bottom ofthe screen are the words WORLD Gymnasium Unsafe RENOWNED SCIENTISTS). The Caltech athletic facilities gym. have expanded dramatically over These supervisors are at times Harry: After a hard day push­ the past three years with the addi­ the only Caltech staff at the facili­ ng back the frontiers ofscience, my tion of a swimming pool, an all­ ty. They are authorized to give ice friend Ricardo and I like to go to weather track, a weight room, and to people who are injured at the the nearest bar and have a few "0 complete locker and shower facil­ gym. They are not qualified to ad­ beers. The beer we like best is Lite ro Beer from Miller. Right, Ricardo? co ities for women. We also have a minister more than the most basic Q) first aid. This is a severe mistake Ricardo: I hate beer! > new basketball floor, new tennis ( ~ on the part of the Institute. Harry: I know how you feel • <J'l court lights, and a modern Athletic >­ Treatment Center. The Institute must take im­ Ricardo but, Lite tastes great and ..0 .B Now the Athletic Department mediate action for the safety of has a third less calories than their o ..c should spend a small amount of everyone who uses the gymnasium. regular beer. Right, Ricardo? Cl.. Ricardo: I cannot believe I am money to avoid a catastrophe. In Caltech should sponsor CPR and Grab One of These People ... and say that you are dying to write for the the evenings and on weekends, emergency first aid training for all standing here and letting my good Tech. The newly-elected editors of the Tech are Michael Keating, Jennifer "building supervisors" oversee the building supervisors. name be used to promote this terri­ Low, and Ken Haynes (from left to right, of course). ble beer. I piss in this beer! I would much prefer to sell something with Viewing audience: Barf, puke, redeeming social value, like this destiny to look like a place to putt. Commercial Time retch, gag! bottle ofThunderbird I am holding Just think of how a windmill there To the Editors: This is a real commercial. I've in my hand. would clash with Dabney Hall-it THE CALIFORNIA TECH Caltech seems to have entered seen it a couple of times on ESPN Harry; For once Ricardo, I gives me such a fright. Volume LXXXVIII • Number 18 the age ofobnoxious comercialism and once on KTLA. I think this is agree with you. Have you got Where will it stop? Will glitter 20 February 1987 that is the norm in the rest of the a bad precedent. Where does it another bottle? (Takes a swig) be strewn in the grass? Will scratch country.