the university of TULSmagazinea features departments 14 A Firm Foundation: Endowed Chairs at TU 2 Editor’s Note 2003 In this second part, we introduce TU’s remaining endowed chair holders. These fall top scholars are trailblazers at the University and in their fields. 3 Campus News 22 Rescripting Nightmares 10 From the U By Rolf Olsen 12 Research Intense, recurring nightmares haunt many. Joanne Davis, TU professor of psy- chology, has developed techniques to overcome night terrors for trauma-induced nightmare sufferers. 34 Partners in Education contents contents 36 Athletics 25 A New Attitude By Deanna J. Harris 38 Alumni News The Golden Hurricane football squad thrilled fans and sportswriters with a spectacular heart-thumping turnaround season. 41 Class Notes 28 Civil Liberties v. National Security 47 In Memoriam By Martin H. Belsky TU’s College of Law dean examines the historical response of Americans when 48 Book End the nation’s security demands rethinking civil liberties. 49 Calendar 31 Dying Wishes By Deanna J. Harris Health care professionals, the most frequent witnesses of death, traditionally struggle with the loss of their clients. TU Professor Marie Ahrens teaches nurs- ing students how to help the dying and their families achieve a good death. p.14 p.25 p.38 The University of Tulsa President Robert W. Lawless Magazine Announces Retirement ALL ABOUT ATTITUDE Volume 7, Number 4 This letter is intended for a most special group of Fall 2003 Most of us fall into one of two camps best described by Ziggy, the ami- people — the faculty, staff, students and alumni who con- The University of Tulsa Magazine stitute the family of The University of Tulsa. By the time able cartoon character created by Tom Wilson. Either you’re a complainer ISSN 1544-5763 is published four editor because the rose has thorns, or you’re thrilled because the thorns have times a year by The University of you receive it, many, if not all of you, may already know Tulsa, 600 South College Avenue, that I have notified Fulton Collins, chairman of the TU roses. That mythic glass is either half-full or half empty. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-3189. This fall, the TU family has experienced both attitudes. Bob Lawless Publication dates mary vary Board of Trustees, that I plan to retire at the conclusion the according to the University’s cal- of the current academic year, June 1, 2004. announced his retirement from the presidency in early September. Ouch. endar, events and scheduling. During Lawless’s tenure, the University has grown physically and academi- Periodical nonprofit postage is Marcy and I knew that the time would come when we cally. Buildings have blossomed from Harvard westward, even jumping the paid at Tulsa, Oklahoma. should retire, but it was easy to keep thinking that the date was somewhere “in the future.” Our target date from great Delaware divide. And this year, TU was listed by U.S. News and World POSTMASTER: Send change of Report among the top 100 doctoral universities in the nation. Knowing that address to The University of Tulsa originally had been June 2001. We then added a year to Magazine, Office of Development, that, thinking we’d wait until I had turned 65. However, this is the end of Dr. Bob’s tenure leaves the campus community feeling a The University of Tulsa, 600 tad thorny. South College Avenue, Tulsa, this coming February, I will be 67, and at the conclusion Oklahoma 74104-3189. Then, in the midst of our collective autumn melancholia, the Golden of the academic year, I will have been president here for Hurricane football team under the exceptional leadership of first-year UNIVERSITY RELATIONS slightly more than eight years. It’s a difficult decision, but ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT we believe “the time has come.” I have reached the con- Coach Steve Kragthorpe, turned in its first winning season in 12 years! Barbara Sorochty Smell those spectacular roses. For the first time since 1991, when the clusion that it is my responsibility to pass the baton while EXECUTIVE EDITOR I’m still running, rather than after I have slowed the pace. University swept into San Diego and won the Freedom Bowl, foot-bowl Deanna J. Harris These past years have been exciting and fulfilling for fever is the talk at TU. CREATIVE DIRECTOR Are happy days here again? You betcha. Change is hard, but change is Leslie Cairns, MFA ’99 Marcy and me. Due to the leadership of the Board of Trustees and the extraordinary achievements of all of you, good. As the University prepares to bid farewell to Bob and Marcy Lawless, PHOTOGRAPHER we’ll long savor their legacy: Overflowing TU glasses that no one would Walt Beazley we have seen many changes since May 1, 1996. In terms ever mistake for half anything. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS of facilities, the campus has been transformed so that TU Stephanie Farris has the feel of a traditional university campus within a Deanna J. Harris, Executive Editor Doug Fishback Nathan Halverson defined perimeter. We have experienced the construction Angela Henderson terms of “happiest students” and 10th in terms of “best Rolf Olsen of the Donald W. Reynolds Center, the Mabee Legal town-gown relationships.” Those findings reflect the caring Don Tomkalski Information Center and the Boesche Legal Clinic. Early Jane Zemel attitude of the TU family and is a tribute to all of you. next spring, the renovation of the Sharp Memorial PROOFREADER Additionally, we continue to be listed in more selective col- Rhonda Burke Chapel will be complete. lege guides as a highly recommended university. Our stu- We have seen the acquisition and total development STUDENT ASSISTANTS dents continue to succeed in unprecedented numbers in Israel Adrian Lopez, Class of 2003 of the 30 acres west of Delaware, extending to Columbia, Carrie Martin, Class of 2005 competition for national academic scholarships. The success which includes the Donna J. Hardesty Sports Complex, Angela Henderson, Director, Alumni in Goldwater, Truman, Marshall, Udall, NSF, DOD and Relations the practice soccer field, the Michael D. Case Tennis others, has been well documented and articulated. Janis Zink, Vice President, Institutional Center, the field and stadium for women’s softball, the Advancement Further, the University has been able to significantly Robert W. Lawless, President, The Fulton and Susie Collins Fitness Center, the soccer/track University of Tulsa improve facilities and enhance academic achievement while complex, an intramural field and 216 more University being financially secure, primarily because of the budget The University of Tulsa does not Square apartment units. Without including the cost of discriminate on the basis of personal status discipline exhibited by the TU family. Thus, in every area — or group characteristics including but not the land, that represents an investment of over limited to the classes protected under federal academically, athletically, physically and fiscally, the and state law in its programs, services, aids, $83,000,000. or benefits. Inquiries regarding implementa- University is in excellent shape and poised to take another tion of this policy may be addressed to the The physical plant improvements complement the giant step forward. Office of Legal Compliance, 600 South academic recognition that has come to the University College Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104- The question arises as to what we will do in retirement. 3189, (918) 631-2423. Requests for accom- during this time. Thanks to each of you, TU has contin- modation of disabilities may be addressed to We do not have any firm plans as to activities, but our prior- the University’s 504 Coordinator, Dr. Jane ued to gain national recognition for the quality of the ities are our faith and then, our family. While we do not Corso, (918) 631-2315. To ensure availabil- University. The most recent edition of U.S. News and ity of an interpreter, five to seven days know the specifics of the tasks, it is our belief that we will be notice is needed; 48 hours is recommended World Report’s annual issue of “America’s Best Colleges” WAC Coach of the Year is a Good Sport for all other accommodations. led to know where we might serve, most likely as volunteers lists TU as 91st in the top category of national doctoral in some type of Christian service. In the midst of his winning first season as TU’s head football coach, CONTACT US: universities, a category which includes 248 universities. Clearly, you are a group that is difficult to leave. Marcy Steve Kragthorpe took time out to make good on a promise to the Baptist USA Today listed The University of Tulsa as number two and I have been richly blessed by being with you at The Student Union. He agreed to take a pie in the face if the BSU reached its (918) 631-2309 in the nation, just behind Notre Dame, in having the E-MAIL: University of Tulsa, and we will always cherish this time in $2,000 goal for its student missions fund. Goal accomplished. highest graduation rates for student athletes in Division our lives. As we retire, we wish for each of you continued [email protected] I-A athletics. The Princeton Review included TU in its blessings and every success. 2004 edition of the Best 351 Colleges and places us 13th in Bob and Marcy Lawless 2 TUfall2003 TUfall2003 3 University Presidential Lecturers American Society of Professional Finkelman, Chapman Distinguished Inform TU Audiences Journalists, and he has been Professor of Law at TU. “He news awarded honorary doctorates by 15 remains a national spokesman for Nobel Laureate J. M. Coetzee educational institutions. civil rights.” spoke to a packed Great Hall in Lifelong civil rights and eco- Today Bond serves as chairman A ACAC on November 5th.