Cardinal Events 2005 April 6 April 28 College of Education Academic Reception honoring University Lecture Series presents Marlee Scholar. 2-3 p.m. University Matlin. 7:30 p.m. Montagne Center Reception Center, eighth floor, CARDINAL Gray Library April 11 Cadence Registration begins May 8 From the President The Tea Room & The Arts series April 11-24 The Staff presents Lamar Chamber Winds. High School Scholarship Exhibition. What a great weekend! Red, White & You, Homecoming and Brunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Concert at Cardinal Cadence is published by the Division of Reception 2-4 p.m. April 24. 3 p.m. Reservations required for Open House all came together into one exciting weekend on the University Advancement, Lamar University, a member of Dishman Art Museum brunch. (409) 861-1900 Lamar University campus. It was a pleasure to renew acquain- The Texas State University System and an affirmative action, equal opportunity educational institution. April 12 Student Choreography Concert. May 9-13 tances with many alumni and friends of the university. Just as Master’s Thesis Exhibition. 7:30 p.m. Rothwell Recital Hall exciting was seeing the anticipation in the eyes of thousands of Brian Sattler, Executive Editor, Director of Public Relations Reception 7-9 p.m. May 13. Cynthia Hicks ’89, ’93, Editor April 13 Dishman Art Museum prospective students and parents as they toured campus and SIXTH ANNUAL Louise Wood, Writer University Professor and Merit Award learned about opportunities at Lamar. winners announced at reception. May 11-23 Chris Castillo, Writer Summer Mini-Session The Friday evening concert was a fitting way to say “good- 2 p.m. University Reception Center, SPINDLETOP/ eighth floor, Gray Library Contributors: May 13 bye” to McDonald Gym as we know it. During its 10-year span as the primary event Distinguished Alumni Awards April 15-17 Matt Bush, Daucy Crizer, Amanda Rowell, writing reception and dinner. The LUAA’s LAMAR UNIVERSITY facility for the university, McDonald Gym played host to such musicians and groups Spindletop/Lamar University Film Allen Moore, Lee Outz, Rohn Wenner, photography most prestigious award to alumni. Festival. University Theatre. Tickets as “Doc” Severinson, Up With People, The Beach Boys, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, 7 p.m. University Reception Center. Circulation includes 54,000 copies distributed to alumni, www.spinfest.org or (409) 880-8490 FILM FESTIVAL Vince Vance and the Valiants, Clark Terry, Isaac Hayes, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Reservations (409) 880-8921 faculty, staff and friends of Lamar University. If you have Jerry Jeff Walker, Kiss, and Merle Haggard. Soon, the building’s extensive renovation April 17 APRIL 15 - 17, 2005 received more than one copy of this publication, please Wind Ensemble Concert. 3 p.m. May 14 Commencement. 9:30 a.m. will begin. Even so, Lamar’s tribute to F. L. McDonald will remain – the gymnasium let us know. Julie Rogers Theatre Montagne Center. Ann Die Hasselmo Meet Hollywood insiders and professionals involved in all aspects contained within the state-of-the-art Sports Recreation Center and the entrance to it Changes of address may be sent to: April 18 is speaker. (409) 880-8419 University Advancement, Poet David Mason presents reading of filmmaking, from directors to composers, at the Sixth will still bear his name. May 9-13 P. O. Box 10011, Beaumont, Texas 77710, or by of works. 7 p.m. Lecture Hall, Master’s Thesis Exhibition. Annual Spindletop/Lamar University Film Festival. Nearby, construction of the new dining hall is well underway. Not only will this email: [email protected] Dishman Art Museum Reception 7-9 p.m. May 13. The 2005 speakers include award-winning actress greatly expanded facility meet current and anticipated student needs, but its construction April 19 Dishman Art Museum Division of University Advancement Irma P. Hall, director Stuart Gordon, FX experts Steve will also give the university the opportunity to convert the old dining hall into Dinner and Twelve Strangers. , Vice President Camille Mouton LU Alumni host dinner for students May 31 Wolf and Sandy Collora, musician and LU alumnus much-needed classroom and office space. Summer I registration Janice Trammell ’85, ’93, Director of Development studying a particular major to meet Becky Barksdale and others who know how Hollywood Irma P. Hall In March, we welcomed Charles Matthews, the new chancellor of The Texas Mona Halvorsen ’95, Director of Advancement Services professionals in that field. June 1 works and how to work Hollywood. Hall, a Beaumont native, will State University System, to our campus for the first time. He and our outstanding Loraine Thibodeaux, Director, University Reception Centers [email protected] or (409) 880-8921 Summer I classes begin P. O. Box 10011 be honored at the festival as she is inducted into the Southeast Southeast Texas legislators are doing great work in representing the needs of the April 21-26 June 7 Beaumont, Texas 77710 Twelfth Night, presented by LU-llaby of Broadway. Showtune Texas Filmmaker Hall of Fame. university in Austin. (409) 880-8419 or fax (409) 880-8409 Lamar Theatre. Nightly 8 p.m., extravaganza performed by area Attend action-packed panels, see the best in indie films and Just as essential to helping the university fulfill its mission of education, research email: [email protected] Sunday 2 p.m. Studio Theatre. celebrities benefits Lamar University boost your filmmaking expertise. Tickets (409) 880-2250 theatre scholarships. Reception 7 and service is the support of individuals like you. Through your gifts of scholarships, Lamar University Alumni Office p.m. Performance 8 p.m. University Registration is $65. Students pay When visiting campus, you’re invited to stop by the April 22 and support of programs and more, you are a vital part of the work of Lamar Theatre. Tickets (409) 880-8037 Alumni Office at the John Gray Center, Building B, A Cappella Choir & Grand Chorus. only $25. University. Thank you so very much! 855 Florida, Suite 102. 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church June 15-16 Just want to watch some Orientation. (409) 880-8085 April 27-May 5 really awesome flicks? Pay $15 Juan Zabala, Director of Alumni Affairs With Cardinal Pride, Senior Thesis Exhibition. June 24-25 at the door for admission to LU Alumni Office Reception 7-9 p.m. April 29. Orientation. (409) 880-8085 P. O. Box 10005 Dishman Art Museum all Saturday night and Sunday Beaumont, Texas 77710 features. (409) 880-8921, or (800) 298-4839 April 28 Becky Barksdale Lamarissimo! Cardinal Singers James M. Simmons Email: [email protected] www.lamar.edu/alumni and Dance Company. 7:30 p.m. For full information, visit www.spinfest.org. President Julie Rogers Theatre. Events open to the public without charge unless otherwise indicated. or call (409) 880-8419. Lamar University Lamar University Foundation Tickets (409) 880-8144 Janice Trammell, Executive Director Lamar University Foundation www.lamar.edu • Events (409) 880-8419 • Admissions (409) 880-8888 P. O. Box 11500 Beaumont, Texas 77710 (409) 880-2117 THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Email: [email protected] BOARD OF REGENTS CONTENTS Cardinal Cadence (USPS 017-254) is published quarterly Charles Matthews, Chancellor • Austin John E. Dudley • Comanche by Lamar University, Division of University Advancement, 211 Redbird Lane, Beaumont, Texas 77710-0011. 2 From the President 12 From algorithms to bio rhythms 22 A love story: Millar & Lamar 34 Homecoming pics Alan W. 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Stephens • San Angelo Design by Mike Rhodes • Cover photo Allen Moore 2 Cardinal Cadence March - May 2005 March - May 2005 Cardinal Cadence 3 NEWS BRIEFS on campus Pre-professional programs join residence halls, will manage construction of include the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Scholarships provide eligible students with much-needed, often critically needed, funds to allow them to pursue University of Houston the $6.4-million dining hall, designed by Education and Human Development and degrees and, most important, continue study through to graduation. A number of new scholarships have recently Craycroft Price Architects of Dallas. The hall Fine Arts and Communication. been established. The directors of Lamar’s pre-pharmacy pro- will be on East Virginia Street between the Mary and John Gray Library and Cardinal gram signed a contract with the University Joan Letulle ’76 leaves a lasting legacy her grandparents. awarded annually beginning in fall 2005. Village. The building’s design complements Lamar gets seismic of Houston School of Pharmacy for early through the Joan Letulle Memorial Parents, students, friends, faculty and Herman Ortega ’67, ’72, vice president of that of the university’s new student housing, acceptance beginning this spring of up to interpretation software grant Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. Lamar alumni joined to endow the Richard the Integrated Supply Chain for Honeywell five Lamar freshmen per year into the with covered porches, cupolas and a varied Lamar’s Department of Earth and Space The award is open to undergraduate and L. Price Scholarship in Engineering, Math & International, Special Materials Division, has school’s doctoral program. roof line. With a dining capacity of 590 Sciences received a $675,000 seismic inter- graduate levels with preference given to stu- Science.