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December 2000

Happy Holidays

The annual Holiday Reception will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Meridian Ballroom. The event will be hosted by Chancellor David Werner and the four vice chancellors.

Professor Also Finds Election Woes In Tanzania

Since Nov. 7, pundits have become fond of noting that problems and ambiguities with the 2000 U.S. presidential election are nothing compared with other countries where bloodshed in the streets is common during a transfer of power.

The analogy has become a cliche, but the fact remains that it's true and Dallas Browne has witnessed it first hand. Browne, an associate professor of Anthropology, recently returned from Africa, where he was a monitor for the presidential election of Tanzania and Zanzibar on Oct. 29.

"Growth is affected in the countries of Africa where there is chronic violence," Browne said. "It affects everyday life, for example, agriculture; planting and harvesting are disrupted which can contribute to widespread starvation.

"If a transfer of power occurred without fighting in the streets, this would stabilize a new regime, so that the people could enjoy peace and prosperity."

Browne was a member of a 16-person delegation sent by the International Foundation for Election Systems in Washington, D.C., to monitor the election. That group was joined by a delegation from the European Community, the British Commonwealth, the Organization of African Unity, and the Southern Africa Development Coordination Conference.

Although the observers were to monitor the election, the overall goal was to stave off civil war in Tanzania. "Two factions-the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), currently in power, and the Civic United Front (CUF)-are at odds about the union government," Browne explained.

CUF wants to secede from the union over the issue of a tax free port, importing goods from the island of Zanzibar without taxation so they can sell to the mainland (Tanzania) at a better price. The mainland government says it will lose money and the advantage over the island merchants.

To complicate this already volatile mix, oil recently was discovered on the island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean, and the island government has cut a deal with the British for exclusive drilling rights.

As for the danger factor for the monitors, Browne acknowledges there was personal risk but the delegation was in the forefront of media coverage and both sides were not interested in creating an international incident. "We believe sincerely that if democracy takes root in these countries, the world would be better off," he said.

The citizens of Zanzibar are hungry for a stabilized election process, Browne said. Voters stood in line for hours to vote and many of them were elderly. "The old people had to walked as much as 30 miles to vote, standing in line in a tropical sun.

"Ninety-two percent of the registered voters showed up at the polls," Browne said. "Can you imagine what would happen if 92 percent of U.S. voters turned out on election day? It would be an amazing phenomenon. And, I was equally amazed at the young volunteers who helped older illiterate citizens in the voting. This all was very moving to me."

Unfortunately, the election could not be certified by the observers because of fraud and improprieties at polling places in 16 constituencies (precincts), Browne said. The upshod was that the CCM retained power. However, civil war did not erupt and the observers believed their presence helped the situation.

"Both sides operated during the election with great restraint," Browne pointed out. "The situation is still tense there and it will continue to be until the next election four years from now. But, I think the mission was successful."

Slow Down On U. Drive At Bluff Road Intersection

Keep an eye out for your speed when driving on South University Drive at the new intersection with Bluff Road. Things have changed and construction continues.

The speed limit will be reduced to 45 on Northbound University Drive south of the campus before the bike trail crosses the road. This is about 200 feet south of where the speed limit is presently reduced. Phase I of the Bluff Road project will be completed within the next week or so, weather permitting.

Once Phase I is completed, Bluff Road will be open from South University Drive to Korte Stadium. And, watch for different traffic patterns at the new Bluff Road and South University Drive intersection. Bluff Road traffic may now be crossing the southbound lanes to enter the northbound lanes. Traffic going north may be slowing to turn left onto Bluff Road.

These are new traffic patterns so extra care should be taken. Bluff Road will remain closed to through traffic until next fall. Depending on weather, the contractor may begin phase II and III soon This will close access to Whiteside Road. Bluff Road will be closed from the stadium to Poag Road.

Dilliard Letter Collection Given To Lovejoy Library

It might be difficult to imagine Irving Dilliard asking advice of anyone. The retired 96-year-old St. Louis Post-Dispatch editor seems a sage on so many subjects.

But, when he was a high school student in the 1920s he was considering a career as a writer and he asked several people for advice, not the least of which were more than 100 famous authors.

The young Dilliard received 120 letters of reply with advice as varied as the authors themselves-Robert Frost, Rudyard Kipling, Bernard Shaw, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, to name a few. They answered the young man's questions, ranging from "Should I attend a university?" to "Should I study liberal arts or journalism?" and "How did you start your career?"

The collection of these letters, written on stationary or postcards, recently was given to Lovejoy Library by Dilliard's daughters, Doris Sprong and Mary Sue Schusky. Dilliard has been a long-time member of the Friends of Lovejoy Library and a supporter of SIUE.

Jay Starratt, dean of Library and Information Services, said the historic letters are a welcome addition to Lovejoy Library's collections. "This is a truly charming and fascinating collection," Starratt said. "The letters represent a 'who's who' of the Anglo-American literary world in the 1920s. We are very grateful to the Dilliard family for their generous gift."

The dean is correct. This is a charming and fascinating collection, if only in the fact that some of the greatest literary lights of all time deigned to reply to a high school student's query from Collinsville, Illinois.

Perhaps they knew the youngster was destined for greatness himself. As a high school student, Dilliard began work at what was then known as the Collinsville Herald. After he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1927 and attended Harvard for one year, he took a job as a Post-Dispatch correspondent. He worked briefly as a reporter before transferring to the newspaper's editorial staff, serving as editor of the editorial page from 1949-1957.

During his 30 years at the Post, Dilliard wrote or edited more than 10,000 editorials. He also wrote articles for The American Scholar, Harper's, and The New Republic. He contributed more than 100 biographical essays to the Dictionary of American Biography and edited collections of addresses and papers of Judge Learned Hand and legal opinions of Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black.

After Dilliard retired from the Post in 1960, he taught expository writing at Princeton from 1963-1973, while holding a Ferris Professorship. He also served as the first director of Aging for the state of Illinois. In recent years, Dilliard has devoted time to a variety of projects and organizations, including historical organizations, local preservation societies, and libraries.

Given the curiosity Dilliard has exhibited throughout his distinguished career, it's really not difficult to imagine him as a young man confronting writers he admired.

Frost wrote: "I suppose I just kept writing what I wanted to write and occasionally trying to publish it; but was at it over twenty years before I published much of it." The poet went on to write that he "got little out of college and less out of literary courses in college."

Wrote Kipling: "Some men thrive on newspaper work, and others are poisoned by it, and the fact is one has to make the experiment for oneself."

Fitzgerald, who wrote one of the longest letters in the collection, recommended Booth Tarkington for the "best prose."

Shaw sent a postcard with a terse and characteristically curmudgeonly recommendation: "Write 5,000 words a week for five years; then you will be professionalized enough to take any literary shit that may come your way."

IDNR Project Teaches Students, Helps Residents

When coal was king, hundreds of mines were dug beneath what is now the Metro East area. Long forgotten, these abandoned mines pose a serious threat to homeowners as hundreds of Southern Illinois residents find out each year-and in an expensive manner.

"Mine subsidence is a very real danger in this area," says Robert Gibson, emergency section supervisor of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' (IDNR) office on campus. "Approximately one million acres of land in Illinois, most of them here in the southern part of the state, are undermined, and the subsidence of these abandoned mines have resulted in some costly consequences for homeowners."

The Abandoned Mined Lands Reclamation Division of IDNR's Office of Mines and Minerals has undertaken two projects with SIUE. One involves monitoring coal mine subsidence. For the past eight years, students from the School of Engineering have been hired in a series of on-going contracts with the IDNR to measure the ground movements associated with coal mine subsidence and to monitor the resulting damages to homes, schools and buildings.

"These students have had valuable hands-on experience in learning to design effective monitoring programs and in implementing level surveying techniques," said Gibson.

But students are also involved in a new project launched by IDNR. Estimating that in Belleville alone 70 percent of the city's residents live over mined areas-and the danger exists in other communities, including Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, and Collinsville-Gibson is using the Metro East for a pilot program working with Randall Pearson of the SIUE Department of Geography.

This pilot project includes digitally archiving maps of abandoned mines throughout the state and attaching useful coordinate information. Utilizing students from Geography to assist in research and implementation, Pearson and Gibson are using Geographical Information System (GIS) to assign coordinates for these abandoned mines that will eventually be overlayed on city maps in order to identify potential hazards.

GIS is a software program that combines satellite and demographic technology to help planners make myriad decisions about varied regional issues.

"Involving the SIUE engineering and geography students in mine subsidence research and the GIS mine mapping project is a continuation of a working relationship the Department of Natural Resources has had with the university," Gibson points out. "We've utilized students in research and surveying projects in the past and are counting on their participation as an important element of developing a comprehensive plan to minimize the effects of past coal mining."

Gibson introduced the project to interested students in a presentation in November, discussing the issues related to mine subsidence-the history of mining in the area, the impact of subsidence on existing structures, and the role of the Department of Natural Resource's emergency response team.

The first objective of the GIS undertaking is to archive the many existing maps of mines. With the earliest mines in Illinois dating from the middle of the 19th century, researching and indexing the maps will result in an invaluable foundation for a computerized system for cataloging mines and identifying possible dangers. "Analyzing and recording this information will result in a system that is more accurate and, by default, useable by everyone," Gibson said.

Ultimately, he hopes GIS will be available on the Internet for area residents to access in determining if mine subsidence is a concern for their property. In the meantime, Gibson advises residents to consider adding mine subsidence coverage to their house insurance policies. "It's an inexpensive premium, particularly if you compare it to the thousands of dollars of damage that can result from a subsidence under your home," he said.

"Too many residents are unaware of this danger. That's why the Geographical Information System is so important, not only to alert people but, whenever possible, to prevent costly problems before they happen."

Women's Basketball Looks To Get Back On Track

Despite the fact that last weekend didn't turn out the way the women's basketball team expected, Coach Wendy Hedberg said there is no need to panic. "We didn't play our game against IUPU-Fort Wayne," said Hedberg.

"They got in our face and we didn't adapt to the pressure. We just need to go back and work harder on some things in practice."

The Cougars, 3-1 overall and 1-1 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, return to action tomorrow evening (12/5) at McKendree College. The game gets under way at 7 p.m.

McKendree will also be an opportunity for bragging rights. Misi Clark (Paris) will be playing against her younger sister, Jacque, who is a freshman guard for the Bearcats. Jessica Robert (Carlyle) also has the opportunity to play a former teammate from Carlyle High School in junior Kristin Hustedde. "It is a big game for Misi and Jess. McKendree got off to a real good start but played some tough teams lately."

The Cougars then travel to Evansville, Ind., on Saturday (12/9) to take on Southern Indiana at 5:15 p.m. "Southern Indiana is playing really well right now. They are a much better and improved team than last year and have a balanced attack."

Clark scored 19 points against both Saint Joseph's and IUPU-Fort Wayne last weekend, extending her streak to 71 consecutive games of scoring in double figures. She also recorded three steals on Saturday to move her into the No. 2 spot on the all-time steal list with 263. Clark leads the team with 17.2 points per game.

Kristen Boss (Carrollton) and Megan Grizzle (Salem) also had career games in the 84-37 win over Saint Joseph's. Boss finished with a career-high 10 points and nine rebounds while Grizzle added a career best 12 points. Robert finished with career highs in the 76-72 loss to IUPU-Fort Wayne. Robert finished with 18 points and five assists. She is second on the team in points per game with 11.8.

Men's Basketball Hopes Win Gives Team A Spark

One win at the right time. "The win against IUPU-Fort Wayne was a tremendous one for us at the right time of the season," said Coach Jack Margenthaler. The 77-72 win over IUPU-Fort Wayne on Saturday (12/2) evened the Cougars' Great Lakes Valley Conference record to 1-1 for the year and to 2-3 overall.

"We didn't play extremely well, but we got the win. It will help us to prepare for our next opponent."

SIUE next travels to Evansville, Ind., to face No. 3 Southern Indiana in a 7:30 p.m. match up on Saturday (12/9). "Southern Indiana is playing really well. It is one of our conference games and we have to face a team that is ranked," said Margenthaler.

Wes Pickering (Springfield, Mo.) and Luke Humphrey (Rantoul) had career games last week. Pickering led the team in the Saint Joseph's loss with a career-high 21 points and five steals. He now is second on the team with 11.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Humphrey set a career best 12 points against Saint Joseph's only to break that in the win over IUPU-Fort Wayne. He recorded 19 points on Saturday and is currently averaging 8.6 points per game.

"On Saturday, Luke had the best game of his college career," said Margenthaler. "I am pleased for him because he was struggling offensively, but he has come out of it."

Wrestling Faces Three Difficult Dual Meets

Coach Booker Benford and his wrestling squad return to dual action this weekend against three tough teams.

First up for the Cougars is a dual against Central Missouri State on Wednesday (12/6) in Warrensburg, Mo. The meet begins at 7 p.m. SIUE then travel to Purdue and Illinois for dual meets this weekend. The Cougars face Purdue on Saturday (12/9) at noon and Illinois at 1 p.m. on Sunday (12/10).

"These are two tough teams," Benford said. "It will be a learning experience for the guys." The team fell to Missouri 46-0 last week in its first dual meet of the year and enter the week with a 0-1 record. "The team lacked intensity last week and even at the Northern Iowa Open. They are facing very tough opponents." 

December 19, 2000

Snowstorm Caused Vehicle Problems On Campus

The snowstorm last week caused a few vehicles to spin out of control and traffic personnel on campus to maintain a hectic pace, and it all caused some headaches for administrators.

It was exam week and the university was forced to close at noon on Wednesday because of dangerous weather conditions. Any exams scheduled that afternoon were rescheduled for Friday. The inclement weather schedule was posted on the university's main Web site.

University Police were busy helping stalled motorists with dead batteries or vehicles immobilized by deep snow. "We de-iced about 30 cars, in which motorists couldn't get into the cars because they were iced shut," said University Police Lt. Tony Bennett. "Our officers also were helping jump vehicle batteries.

"In all, we had 65 such incidents reported," Bennett said. "Thankfully, these were one-vehicle mishaps and no one was hurt."

But, despite the problems, the snow-covered trees and shrubs on campus framed an idyllic scene as some families, oblivious to the somewhat chaotic conditions around them, sledded the hills on campus in a winter wonderland.

Meanwhile......KMOV-TV and KMOX Radio in St. Louis were contributing to the confusion for some students and employees of the university, with incorrect snow-closing announcements. The problems were caused by a combination of computer breakdown and human error, according to station personnel. Spokesmen at both stations said they had identified the glitches and were addressing the problems for the future.

A secondary fallout to the electronic announcement problems appeared in at least one local newspaper which also incorrectly reported SIUE would be closed Thursday. The reason for that glitch? Reporters relied on St. Louis electronic media reports.

NAACP Leader To Speak As Part Of Arts & Issues Series

Five Points to Freedom is the focus of the Jan. 18 visit of Kweisi Mfume, leader of the NAACP and a former Congressman, as part of the 16th Arts & Issues season.

Following a proven format, the Arts & Issues tradition continues to emphasize quality in programming that Southwestern Illinois audiences have come to expect from the SIUE series. Mfume's presentation takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Meridian Ballroom of the Delyte W. Morris University Center.

Mfume's five-point "action agenda" encompasses civil rights, political empowerment, excellence in education, economic development, and youth outreach. Chief executive officer of the NAACP since February 1996, Mfume gave up his seat in the House of Representatives to take the position. For 10 years, he served Maryland's 7th Congressional District.

"We are proud to have Kweisi Mfume as part of the Arts & Issues family," says Richard Walker, coordinator of the series. "His work in Congress and with the NAACP has been exemplary, and his presentation here will outline the issues about which he has become so passionate. Mfume has given the NAACP a clear and compelling blueprint for the 21st century."

A native of Baltimore, Mfume became an activist in college and followed a political career that led to a seat on the Baltimore City Council, where he worked to diversify government, improve community safety, enhance minority business development, and divest city funds from the apartheid government of South Africa. In 1986, he was elected to Congress.

As a member of the House, Mfume consistently advocated landmark minority business and civil rights legislation. He successfully co-sponsored and helped pass the Americans With Disabilities Act and also authorized minority contracting and employment amendments to the Financial Institutions Reform and Recovery Act.

He also served two terms as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and later served as the Caucus' chair of the Task Force To Preserve Affirmative Action.

Tickets for the Jan. 18 event are $8; students, $4. For tickets, call (618) 650-5555, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 5555; write: Arts & Issues, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1083; or by e-mail, rwalker@siue.edu.

Tickets also may be ordered on-line: www.siue.edu/ARTS_ISSUES. Admission includes free parking in the lots behind the Morris University Center or Dunham Hall theater.

Happy Holidays

The next edition of The O is scheduled for Jan. 16. Watch for the new look!

Applications Available For Kimmel Award, Scholarship

Nomination-applications for the SIUE Carol Kimmel Scholarship and Community Service Award for Faculty and Staff are now available in the Kimmel Leadership Center on campus. Deadline for the nominations is Friday, Feb. 2.

The annual award and scholarship were established to recognize students for their outstanding leadership and community volunteer service contributions, as well as academic excellence, and for faculty and staff who are community volunteers. The awards were named for Carol Kimmel, a former member of the SIU Board of Trustees, who continues to give freely of her time and talent to volunteerism.

For the scholarship, individuals may nominate a student, or students may nominate themselves, according to the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student at SIUE, with sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate standing;

• an accumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale);

• demonstrated volunteer contributions within the last two years in leadership, service, and/or citizenship, including leadership in a student organization or at least one elected office;

• and more than 30 hours of nonpaid service to a community agency or community organization.

In addition, a nominee must provide two letters of documented University service and leadership, as well as two letters documenting community service and leadership.

In order for a student to be considered for a second Kimmel Scholarship, documentation submitted for previous Kimmel Scholarships will not be reconsidered. The scholarship provides one full year of tuition at the SIUE in-state rate.

For the community service award, the following criteria apply:

• Organizations, agencies, businesses, or individuals, including colleagues, may nominate those who they have known through professional association for at least two years;

• who have been a full-time, continuing employee of SIUE for at least two years; and

• who have demonstrated continuous service to a single community agency, organization, or business for at least two years.

• Nominees must have demonstrated a variety of community service contributions for an extended period of time;

• outstanding voluntary community service, as well as a commitment to the citizens of Illinois or Missouri.

Nominees must document leadership roles and responsibilities, and provide two letters of recommendation. Prior recipients are ineligible to apply.

Winners will be recognized Thursday, April 5, at the Kimmel Leadership Awards Banquet. For more information about nomination procedures or for a nomination-application form, call the Kimmel Center, (618) 650-2686, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2686.

E. Brinkmann Dies; Was Psychology Professor

Erwin H. Brinkmann, emeritus professor of Psychology, died Thursday, Nov. 16, at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield. He was 71.

During his tenure at SIUE, Brinkmann served as a university senator, chair of the SIUE Graduate Council, and chair of the graduate faculty. In 1981, he received the Illinois State Board of Education "Those Who Excel" Award, which was presented by the Edwardsville School District.

Brinkmann earned a bachelor of science in Mathematics and Physics and a master of science in Guidance and Counseling in 1952 and 1957, respectively, both from SIU Carbondale. He earned a doctorate in Education and Psychology in 1963 from the University of Michigan.

From 1957-58, Brinkmann taught at Ann Arbor (MI) High School and was a research associate and a lecturer at the University of Michigan before coming to SIUE in 1963 as a faculty member in what was then called the Education Division.. He retired in 1991.

Memorials may be made to Lutheran Children and Family Services or to Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville.

November 2000

AIDS Quilt On Display Nov. 17 At ESTL Center

The South African AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display Friday, Nov. 17, for area high school and college students during the day and for the general public that evening at the East St. Louis Center, 411 E. Broadway.

The East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts is playing host to this part of the quilt's tour. The quilt is appearing in only 12 American cities.

The display, in the seventh-floor studio of the center, will be open from noon to 3 pm., with presentations beginning at noon, 1, and 2 p.m., featuring a guided walk through the quilt display, a 15-minute presentation, and a question-and-answer period. That evening, from 6 to 8, the general public may view the display. A reception will follow the presentation.

The memorial quilt was created to promote awareness "about the devastation caused by AIDS in South Africa and to galvanize the American public to action in confronting the crisis."

The tour is being conducted on the heels of the XIII International Conference on AIDS in Durban. By building public interest, organizers say, the tour hopes to humanize the AIDS pandemic in Africa, educate people about the disease, and raise funds to fight AIDS and assist people living with the disease in Africa. Supporters say donations received during the tour will go directly to support grassroots AIDS Services Organizations in South Africa.

Holiday Musicales

The Department of Music is offering the 13th Annual Holiday Musicales house tour from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Participants will visit three area homes, decorated for the holidays, where they will hear jazz, classical, and vocal music performed by SIUE music students and faculty. In addition, holiday refreshments will be served. Tickets for the event are $10; proceeds support music scholarships. For more information or to obtain tickets, call Martee Lucas in the Department of Music, (618) 650-3799. Tickets also are available from Friends of Music members.

Men's Basketball Begins GLVC Season At Home

Coach Jack Margenthaler looks for his men's basketball team to start the conference season with two wins this weekend. "These are two games we are capable of winning if we play with the ability we have," the head coach said.

The Cougars return home to face Saint Joseph's on Thursday (11/30) at 7:45 p.m. in the Vadalabene Center. "Saint Joseph's is a much better athletic team this year. They come in with a 3-1 record and are a much improved team over the past year."

SIUE plays IUPU-Fort Wayne on Saturday (12/2) at 3:15 p.m. "IUPU-Ft. Wayne is always a team that plays solid fundamentals. We need to execute well on offense since they are a strong defensive team."

The Cougars fell to 1-2 on the season with losses to Northwood and Wayne State last week. "There were times we played well in each game. We had an opportunity to see a lot of different things. It was ideal for two non-conference basketball games with the exception we did not win."

Tim Rose (DuQuoin) led the team last weekend with 20 and 25 points, respectively. Mustafa Cetin (Edmonton, Canada) also finished in double figures both games, scoring 17 and 16 points, respectively.

Women's Basketball Keys Defense To Good Start

Coach Wendy Hedberg said strong defense is key for her women's basketball team to start the conference season on a winning note. The Cougars, 2-0, open up the Great Lakes Valley Conference season at home against Saint Joseph's, 0-4, on Thursday (11/30) at 5:30 p.m.

"Saint Joseph's is a very young team. I am a little concerned with the matchups because they play more of a perimeter game. However, we should be able to dominate the inside game."

SIUE faces IUPU-Fort Wayne on Saturday afternoon (12/2) at 1 p.m. in the Vadalabene Center. IPFW brings in a record of 3-0. The Cougars defeated Goldstar last Tuesday (11/21) 101-74 in the final exhibition of the season. Megan Grizzle (Salem) led the team with 19 points while Misi Clark (Paris) added 13 points. Jill Johnson (Highland) led the team with eight rebounds while scoring 11 points.

Wrestling Set For Missouri

Coach Booker Benford and his wrestling squad prepare for the first dual meet of the season on Tuesday (11/28). The Cougars travel to Columbia, Mo., to take on the Missouri Tigers at 7 p.m.

SIUE struggled last weekend at the Oklahoma Open. Zach Stephens (St. Charles, Mo.) and Richard Ness (Belleville) each finished with a 2-2 record. "The team is not mentally tough," said Benford. "They are letting people ride them and turn them and are not effective in getting out of those situations."

The team travels to Cedar Falls, Iowa, to participate in the Northern Iowa Open on Saturday (12/2).

Softball Signs Three To Early National Letters Of Intent

Three high school seniors have signed early national letters of intent to play softball at SIUE in 2002. Head Coach Sandy Montgomery, who led the Cougars to a 39-19 record and appearance in the NCAA Regional tournament in 2000, expects all three to make immediate contributions.

"These three players will do much to improve our team next season," Montgomery said. Amanda Farmer, of Columbia, plays both outfield and infield. Montgomery said Farmer is a versatile player with good speed and a strong arm. "Amanda is a steady, sound player and can play almost anywhere on the field," Montgomery said. "She batted better than .350, had a .975 fielding percentage and can steal bases." Farmer also ranks near the top of her class academically at Columbia High School. Farmer will join her sister, Dawn, who is a junior pitcher for the Cougars.

Cassie Witherell is a utility player from Abingdon. She has been first team All-Conference and team Most Valuable Player all three years at Abingdon High School. She also was named All-State by the Illinois High School Coaches Association in 1999. "In my opinion, she is the best utility player in the state," Montgomery said of Witherell, who has attracted attention from some NCAA Division I programs. "She can catch very well, play third base very well and play shortstop very well. She has even pitched and bats better than .400 consistently."

Veronica Schmidt is a shortstop from Westmont. She is a power hitter who batted .487 last season with a slugging percentage of .730 at Westmont High School. She was named All-Conference and All-Area in 1999 and 2000 and attracted attention from NCAA-I programs and other schools in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. She figures to fill the void that will be left by the graduation of current shortstop Mandy Uhrhan.

SIUE Volleyball's Rust Named Second Team All-GLVC

Lindsay Rust, a senior from Belleville, has been named second team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference by a vote of the league's 12 volleyball coaches.

Rust led the GLVC in digs per game this season with 4.05 per game. She also finished 19th in hitting percentage at 2.49, seventh in kills per game at 3.94, and 20th in service aces per game at 0.33. A three-year starter at SIUE, Rust was named All-GLVC for three consecutive seasons.

She completed her collegiate career with 1,435 kills, 1,299 digs, 127 service aces and a .231 hitting percentage. She is ranked No. 2 all-time at SIUE in both kills and digs.

Rust and Michelle Gilman (1995-1998) are the only two players at SIUE ever to have recorded more than 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs.

Three Men's Soccer Players Earn All-GLVC Honors

Three men's soccer players have been named All-Great Lakes Valley Conference by a vote of the league's 12 coaches. Brandon Gibbs (St. Charles, Mo.) was named to the first team. Eric Modeer (Hershey, Pa.) and Cress Maddox (Springfield) were named to the second team.

Gibbs, a senior forward, led SIUE in scoring with six goals and seven assists. His goal scoring was mostly on a timely basis with five game-winning goals, including three in overtime. He also recorded a team-best 53 shots. Modeer, a senior midfielder, picked up three goals and six assists in his final season as a Cougar. He had 25 shots while playing in all 20 games this season. Maddox, a junior back, earned his second All-GLVC distinction. The hard-nosed defender scored two goals in 17 games played.

Coach Ed Huneke's team completed the 2000 season with an 11-7-2 record and an 8-0-3 record in GLVC play.

Five Women's Soccer Players Earn All-GLVC Honors

Five women's soccer players were named All-Great Lakes Valley Conference by a vote of the league's 12 coaches. Colleen Creamer (St. Louis) and Sara Decker (St. Louis) were named to the first team as a forward and midfielder, respectively. Backs Rebecca Mays (Springfield), Tasha Siegel (Collinsville) and goalkeeper Beth Louderman (Girard) were named to second team. Decker also was tabbed as the GLVC's Freshman of the Year.

Creamer, a sophomore, scored a team-leading 10 goals and five assists for the Cougars. After just two seasons, she is now tied for eighth with Kelly Drury (1990) on the all-time scoring list with 23 goals and 14 assists. Decker caught the eye of opponent coaches with her sharp passing and timely scoring. She led SIUE in points with 27 after scoring nine goals and picking up nine assists. Mays, a senior, and Siegel, a junior, both became three-time All-GLVC selections. As a back, Mays was delegated the responsibility of marking an opponents' best offensive player. Siegel, a sweeper, was the team leader on defense and scored three goals this season to increase her career total to 12 goals and two assists. Louderman played a key role in the team's low goals against average. She recorded 103 saves and had a 0.84 goals against average in 1,812 minutes played.

Coach Brian Korbesmeyer's team completed the 2000 season with a 13-4-3 record and an 8-0-3 record in GLVC play.

Rare Clarinet, Harpsichord Part Of Tollefsen Collection

A 125-year-old clarinet, with its "revolutionary" 13-key system, and an 18th century harpsichord played by Marie Antoinette are in The University Museum's warehouse, near a lute that was given to Catherine the Great of Russia.

The items are part of the Tollefsen Collection owned by Lovejoy Library. Carl H. and Augusta S. Tollefsen were influential musicians in New York City during the first part of the 20th century.

Not only did the couple love to play instruments, but they collected quite a few "famous" instruments. Eventually, the collection was purchased by Lovejoy in 1969. The Museum has custody of the instruments for storage under safe conditions.

Says Therese Zoske Dickman, music librarian at Lovejoy: "The collection is distinguished for its more than 5,000 photographs, prints, composer and musican autographs, first editions, Edison cylinder rolls, manuscripts, and scores, as well as the instrument collection, which contains both European and Asian pieces," she said.

The 13-key clarinet in the collection uses a system developed in the early 1800s in Vienna and Paris by Iwan Müller. The system became the standard for most clarinets until the beginning of the 20th century.

Clarinetist James "Mac" Hinson, associate professor of music at SIUE, says the system was a monumental change for clarinetists who had a tendency to play off-key because their fingers couldn't accurately cover the sound holes. Müller added keys which made the sound much easier on the ears.

Müller's model was very popular with the composers of the Romantic period," Hinson said. "It was a bigger sound, an emotional sound, favored by Brahms, Wagner, and Bruckner. And, the sound of the 'new' style of clarinet was much more in tune with the other instruments."

Eric Barnett, director of The University Museum, said the instruments are kept in a temperature-controlled warehouse with several thousand other artifacts. "I would like to see these instruments carefully refurbished and put back in playing condition," Barnett said. "Instruments should be played."

Hinson echoes that sentiment. "Instruments only come alive when they are played," he said. "Otherwise, they're not much more than pieces of furniture."

'Digital Divide' Program Helping Bridge Techno-Gap

Earlier this year, the School of Education received a five-year grant to fund a program that has come to be known as "Bridging the Digital Divide," which has various components operating in the East St. Louis area.

That "divide" is a technology gap becoming wider and wider in low-income areas throughout the country, where students are lacking the basic computer and internet skills to compete in a computer-literate society.

School of Education Associate Dean Don Baden says the program is making inroads. "An average of 60 percent of the students in this country have access to the internet," Baden said. "In the East St. Louis area, it's two percent. There are eight centers operating in East St. Louis, Washington Park, and Fairmont City that offer after school programs. Part of this grant is being used there.

Among the components of the grant is one that will provide donated computers to children and their families once they have completed some service work and some basic computer skills training," Baden said. "We're also putting together an on-line mentoring program for those students who have access to the internet.

"Our first request for donations in August resulted in about 30 computers-some from individuals and some university property which was being sent to surplus. A recent 'refurbishing effort' resulted in providing 25 more computers."

Baden is asking faculty and staff again to search their offices for computers that are useable but not being used. For more information, call Baden, Ext. 3644, or by e-mail: dbaden@siue.edu.

"If its private property," he said, "we will be glad to provide an IRS contribution letter. If its university property, the equipment can be transferred to our program."

Professor Emerita To Be Given Honorary Degree

Ruth Slenczynska, an emerita professor of music and an artist-in-residence at SIUE, will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts at the Dec. 16 commencement ceremonies. The resolution to grant the degree was passed recently by the SIU Board of Trustees.

Professor Slenczynska, a renowned pianist who has performed more than 3,000 recitals and concerts in many countries around the world and who has appeared with most of the world's great orchestras, retired from the SIUE music faculty in 1988 after 24 years of service. She has continued to teach part-time at the university and continues performing in concert.

A native of Sacramento, Calif., Slenczynska gave her first public recital when she was four. Two years later, she made her European debut in Berlin and at seven played for the first time in Paris. At 16, she entered the University of California at Berkeley and worked for "pocket money" as a record librarian in the Music Department. She earned a degree in Psychology.

She then served as professor of Music at the College of Our Lady of Mercy in Burlingame, Calif., eventually leaving to tour with such organizations as the Boston Pops and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Slenczynska was awarded the Golden Cross of Merit from Poland, the country of her ancestry, and was the first western artist to perform with the China State Symphony Orchestra.

Her story has been featured on many television programs, including This Is Your Life, The Today Show, and 20/20, as well as in newspapers and magazines such as the Chicago Tribune, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Reader's Digest, McCall's, and Life magazine (she was featured on the cover of the first-ever edition in 1936).

The many accomplishments of the 75-year-old pianist include: playing a duet with then-President Harry Truman at the White House, performing for President John Kennedy's inaugural, and recognition from President Ronald Reagan as the first American woman to celebrate 50 years on the concert stage. She included among her friends some of the greatest musicians of the century, such as Artur Rubinstein and Vladimir Horowitz.

Several years ago, National Public Radio featured the SIUE artist-in-residence in a video called Living Treasure, and in 1989, the St. Louis PBS affiliate (KETC-TV Ch. 9) devoted a half-hour of its St. Louis Skyline series to her performance at the piano. That segment was repeated twice by viewer request.

In addition to a lifetime of concert touring, her commercial recordings include 10 albums for the Decca Gold Label Series, three for the Musical Heritage Society, and five CDs, the most recent of which, an all-Schumann program for Ivory Classics, was released last year. 

October 2000

Birger Hall Dedicated Oct. 4; Open House Oct. 6

Invited guests took part in a ceremony dedicating B. Barnard Birger Hall, the new home of SIUE's Office of Development and Public Affairs, on Oct. 4. The university community attended an open house two days later.

The SIUE Foundation and Alumni Association are housed in the 12,000-square-foot facility, located on the outside of the campus' Circle Drive near the Vadalabene Center. "This is a much anticipated moment for the Foundation, alumni, and the university," said G. Patrick Williams, vice chancellor for Development and Public Affairs and chief executive officer of the SIUE Foundation.

"Through the generosity of Mr. Birger, we have not only established an on-campus presence for the Foundation and Alumni Association, we have increased the two organizations' visibility and roles as integral parts of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville."

Birger, who died earlier this year, was a long-time member of the SIU Board of Trustees and a long-time supporter of the university. He also was chairman of BBB Companies, Inc., a conglomerate of auto dealerships, a real estate firm, and a construction company. In addition, he was a lifetime honorary member of the SIUE Foundation Board. Birger's bequest of his Collinsville home and property, valued at $1.3 million, enabled the university to construct Birger Hall in his honor. It was the second-largest, one-time gift to the Foundation in its history. Birger later established a challenge grant with an additional $200,000 donation.

Ground was broken for the building in May 1999. Korte Construction Co.; Peckham, Guyton, Albers, Viets Inc., an architectural firm; Keller Construction Inc.; and Oates Associates Inc. contributed in-kind services for the construction of the facility. Korte Construction served as the general contractor.

James Walker, newly named SIU president, attended the Oct. 4 dedication along with members of the Foundation and Alumni Association boards. Students, faculty, staff and the community took part in a public dedication of Birger Hall on Friday, Oct. 6.

In addition to office space, Birger Hall features a conference room for staff and meetings of the Alumni and Foundation board of directors, a paneled executive lounge, a service kitchen, and a special-event room for meetings and banquets. The special-event room has been envisioned as an ideal location for alumni groups to hold social activities as well as being available for rent to the public.

The building replaces the former Foundation offices located in the Tosovsky Center, a remodeled home on Highway 157. It had been donated by the Tosovsky family.

Individual support continues to be sought for the completion of a second-floor conference center with video conferencing capabilities in Birger Hall. Additional offices and an outdoor patio connected to the special-event room overlooking the campus' scenic Cougar Lake are planned as well.

Several naming opportunities for Birger Hall's various rooms and facilities have been identified; information is available by contacting the SIUE Foundation, (618) 650-2345.

SIUE Campus Formally Annexed By Edwardsville

The Edwardsville City Council formally voted Oct. 3 to annex the remaining portion of the SIUE campus not already included within city boundaries.

In 1995 the city annexed the portions of campus that included Cougar Village, Woodland Hall, a strip of property along Poag Road, University Park, and Korte Stadium. This latest annexation ensures SIUE will continue to receive fire and ambulance service from the city at no cost, while the city will realize some sales tax revenue and will be able to include resident SIUE students in census counts.

During a brief ceremony at city hall, SIUE Chancellor David Werner said the city and the university can work together to put Edwardsville on the national map, similar to the way college towns such as Columbia, Mo., Chapel Hill, N.C., and Austin, Texas, have become well known.

Edwardsville Mayor Gary Niebur said, "Certainly SIUE is one of the good things about our community that deserves our recognition, attention and support. We have been partners in many ventures over the years, and we have built a strong working relationship that has benefited all involved."

Shout

It made 'em wanna' shout when Otis Day and the Knights (above) performed at Korte Stadium for Cougarfest 2000 on Saturday night. The group and it's signature tune, Shout, was a hit after National Lampoon's Animal House became a cult film. Below, Justin McMillian, of Granite City, was given the Jack Blake Award during the Cougarfest festivities on Sunday. Behind Justin are SIUE Men's Soccer Coach Ed Huneke, and Jim Kersting, both former teammates of Blake's, and members of the Blake family. Also in attendance were members of the Tim Tighe family, who created the annual award. Tighe also was a teammate of Blake, who died of cancer in 1997. Blake was a former All-American and a member of the Olympic soccer team; he was a Cougar from 1968-1970. (SIUE Photos)

Winners

Summit the dog, was one of the winners-along with his master, Codie Aljets-of the Cougarfest Toga Contest. The winners are shown with members of the SIUE Alumni Association Board: Larry Lexow, Elzora Douglas, and Deb O'Neill. (Photo by Kathy Turner)

Rhetoric, Schmetoric, Let's Debate The Issues

Every election year brings debates between presidential candidates. Make your blood boil? Now's your chance to talk back.

DebateWatch 2000 comes to SIUE this year with the three presidential debates-Oct. 3, 11, and 17-offered on a big-screen TV in the Morris University Center and a chance to mull the issues afterwards during roundtable discussions.

According to David Valley, professor of Speech Communication and chair of that department, information gathered-from students, staff, faculty, and the general public-at that roundtable will be sent to the national DebateWatch clearing house and compared with perceptions from similar sessions around the country. And, all that will then be disseminated to the press around the country.

Refreshments will be served at 7:30 p.m. and each debate begins at 8. The three sessions are being co-sponsored by the SIUE College of Arts and Science and the Departments of Speech Communication and Political Science.

Work

Stephen Schwartz's musical Working, based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel, one of Chicago's favorite sons, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 6-7 and 13-14, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 and 15, all in the Katherine Dunham Hall theater. Terkel's work records the voices of America; men and women from various walks of life tell of their likes and dislikes, fears, problems, and happiness on the job. Members of the cast from left are: Brock Hill, as Frank, the trucker; Kathy Hilker, as the prostitute; Nathan Ellsworth, as the firefighter; Michael McKittrick, as the office manager; David Dumoulin, as the businessman; and Jackie Marshall, as the newspaper carrier. Tickets are $7; students, $5, and are available by calling the Fine Arts box office, (618) 650-2774, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2774. (SIUE Photo)

Midnight Madness Tips-Off SIUE Basketball Seasons

What? Are they mad? Free pizza, free soda, free popcorn!!! OK, OK, maybe a little but it's just Midnight Madness and it's coming soon.

Midnight Madness marks the official start of the 2000-2001 Cougar Basketball season on Saturday, Oct. 14, in the Vadalabene Center.

The disco band, Sable, jumpstarts the festivities beginning at 10 p.m. The first 500 students with valid ID will receive a "Red Zone" T-shirt. Throughout the night, students also will have four opportunities to win $10,000 and take part in other fun activities. SIUE faculty, staff and the community also are invited to take part in free activities.

The 2000-2001 Cougar players and coaches will be there to talk with fans; at the stroke of midnight, both the Men's and Women's basketball teams will be introduced to the fans followed by a 30-minute practice.

Mad? Come out and see ... you be the judge.

Jazzed

Marion Miller (above) and Johnny Johnson (below) were winners of this year's Music and Jazz Music Achievement Awards, respectively, at the 12th Annual Jazz Supper Dance. The musicians each have storied careers, both on the St. Louis music scene and across the country. The SIUE Friends of Music, WSIE-FM (88.7), and the SIUE Department of Music presented the affair recently in Meridian Ballroom. The sellout crowd listened and danced to the music of the SIUE Concert Jazz Band conducted by Reggie Thomas, an associate professor of music. The evening also featured special performances by Johnson and Miller. Proceeds benefited the Friends of Music scholarship fund. (SIUE Photos)

SIU President Walker To Lead Mission To Cuba

SIU President James E. Walker will lead a delegation of faculty, researchers and key Illinois officials on an exploratory educational mission to the Republic of Cuba in November.

While in Cuba, the delegation will participate in a series of discussions and presentations with Cuban university professors and researchers, farmers, teachers, health care workers and government officials to build mutually beneficial relationships.

Among those joining Walker on the mission are: Hazel Loucks, deputy governor for Education and Workforce Development; Paul Simon, former U.S. senator who now directs the SIU Public Policy Institute; Edgar Lopez, Illinois state representative; Lucy Sloan, member of the Illinois Board of Higher Education; Lourdes Monteagudo, executive director of the Teacher's Academy of Math and Science and a member of the Illinois Board of Higher Education; and Keith Sanders, executive director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

SIU officials sais the mission will build strong relationships with Cuban educators, researchers and government officials that will "pay dividends for SIU in the form of cooperative research and other partnerships."

The delegation also includes faculty and staff from the Edwardsville and the Carbondale campuses, including the School of Medicine, who are experts in topics of mutual interest to Cuba, such as community health care, agriculture, biotechnology, public policy and education. Plans are also being made to include a student from SIUC as a member of the delegation.

Edwardsville campus officials are equally optimistic about potential benefits of the mission. "SIUE's School of Business has developed a strong international studies program, most recently working together with the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature to begin the China Track," SIUE Chancellor David Werner said.

"We may yet be some years away from a Cuba Track but this trip could be the beginning of faculty and program partnerships with Cuban counterparts." Werner added that the mission also holds potential benefits for Illinois businesses. Delegation members will visit Havana as well as other cities and rural areas of Cuba.

The SIU mission follows Gov. George Ryan's historic humanitarian trip to Cuba last fall and a visit to SIU one year ago by Fernando Remirez, chief of the Cuban Interests Section in Washington, D.C. During his visit, Remirez invited SIU officials to Cuba to participate in a people-to-people exchange with Cuban officials. The purpose of the mission is four part:

• To develop linkages with Cuba's educational system and explore the potential for SIU to offer programs and sponsor student and faculty exchanges;

• To establish connections between Cuba's community health system and the SIU School of Medicine and other health care related programs;

• To explore the potential for SIU to sponsor a symposium on Caribbean affairs;

• To explore cooperative research opportunities, specifically in the key areas of agriculture, aquaculture and biotechnology.

"This mission is truly an exciting opportunity that I believe will lead to a number of interesting possibilities for SIUC researchers," said SIUC Interim Chancellor John S. Jackson. "We have qualified faculty in areas of interest to the Cuban officials, specifically soybean research, sugar cane production, medicine and aquaculture. I look forward to good results from this mission."

Carducci Shatters Record

Carrie Carducci (Powell, Ohio) set the goal of breaking SIUE's freshman record for 5,000 meters at cross country. On Saturday (10/7), she shattered it.

Carducci ran the Forest Park cross country course at the Washington University Invitational in a time of 17 minutes, 59.8 seconds. That topped the best time by a Cougar freshman previously set last season by Amanda Bozue (18:32.7). Her sub-18 minute time also was the second fastest 5,000 meters in school history.

Only Karin Beach-Pond (17:49) at the 1995 Missouri-Rolla Open has run faster. "All she had to do was get into the competition and run with the leaders," said Coach Darryl Frerker. "And she did that." Carducci ran the same 5,000-meter course on Sept. 8 and came within two seconds of Bozue's record. Frerker said Carducci planned on breaking the record at the course her next time around.

Carducci finished 14th in her record-breaking performance at the Washington University Invitational. As a team, SIUE placed 14th of 32 teams. Frerker hopes his freshman can help guide the women's cross country team to a strong finish at the team's next meet-the GLVC Championships. The event is set for Oct. 21 at 10:30 a.m. in Evansville, Ind.

Olszowka Sets Pace For SIUE Men's Cross Country

Despite running the 14th fastest time in school history, Jason Olszowka (Lockport) probably could have run better, according to Coach Darryl Frerker. Frerker pointed to the sophomore's 1998 performance of Olszowka's where he ran 20 seconds better than Saturday's time of 25:48.2.

Both performances were at the Washington University Invitational. The Cougars placed 16th as a team out of 30 teams behind Olszowka. Frerker is hoping to see his other runners improve enough to challenge for a top 10 position at the GLVC Championships on Oct. 21.

Frerker said he thought freshman Tyler Krauss (Freeburg) and junior Robert Old (Hendersonville, Ky.) can finish the season strong enough to help the Cougars at the GLVC meet. The GLVC men's race begins at 11 a.m. in Evansville, Ind.

Women's Soccer Remains Undefeated in GLVC Play

They're still undefeated in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Cougars managed to remain undefeated last weekend by downing Indianapolis 3-1 and tying No.4-ranked Northern Kentucky 1-1.

The tie broke SIUE's string of eight consecutive wins, but the Cougars have not suffered defeat since Sept. 10 when they lost in overtime to regional rival Truman State. SIUE, No. 6 in the region, takes its 11-3-1 overall and 7-0-1 mark in conference to Missouri-St. Louis on Saturday (1014) at 7:30 p.m.

Colleen Creamer (St. Louis) scored her team-leading seventh goal against Indianapolis. Sara Decker (St. Louis) also scored a goal last weekend and tallied two assists. Decker leads the team with eight assists and 20 points. Emily Anderson (Florissant, Mo.) recorded the only goal for the Cougars in their tie with Northern Kentucky. On defense, Rebecca Mays (Springfield) shut down the one of the top scoring leaders in the GLVC in Northern Kentucky's Betsy Moore.

Men's Soccer Picks Up Key Road Victories

Not only were the two wins important, but they came in dramatic fashion, said Coach Ed Huneke. "They were important because it reinforces our position in the standings by winning two tough games on the road. And the drama in which the two goals were scored, strengthens our team's confidence."

SIUE, who enter the week tied for fifth in the region, looks to improve on its 8-4-1 record overall and 6-2 mark in the Great Lakes Valley Conference after defeating both Indianapolis and Northern Kentucky 2-1 on the road last weekend. The team in now tied for first in the conference.

The Cougars cross the river this weekend for a match up against Missouri-St. Louis on Saturday (10/14) at 5 p.m. "It is still a tight race and every game continues to carry significance," Huneke said.. "We are resolved to approach each game accordingly."

Brandon Gibbs (St. Charles, Mo.) scored the game-winning goals in both wins last weekend while also recording an assist. Gibbs is second in the GLVC in assists with six and is tied with Justin Huneke (Glen Carbon) for a team-leading five goals. Yuzuru Takami (Japan) added his fourth goal of the season against Indianapolis. Kevin Corrigan (St. Louis) tied the game against Northern Kentucky with his third goal.

Volleyball Cougars Note Marked Improvement

Coach Joe Fisher saw improvement in his team's play last weekend, and the results are proof. "We played much better in both matches," he said. "Friday night we played with desire and heart but lost to a better team, but we came back on Saturday and played with the same intensity and won."

The team got back on track last weekend. Despite falling to IUPU-Ft. Wayne, the Cougars battled back to defeat Saint Joseph's 3-1. SIUE, 8-12 overall and 4-5 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, plays Southern Indiana on Wednesday (10/11) at 7 p.m. in the Vadalabene Center. The Cougars then have the weekend off before getting back into action the following weekend.

It was the supporting cast that stepped up this weekend and pleased Fisher. Andrea Voss (Breese) is second in the conference in blocks averaging 1.16 per game. Voss recorded 23 kills over the weekend. She leads the team with 25 solo blocks and 66 total blocks for the season. Kelly Schaill (Princeton) recorded 17 kills and nine total blocks on the weekend. "Kelly and Andrea had outstanding weekends," Fisher said.

The coach said Meghan Daugherty (Canton) and Melissa Schaeffer (Ballwin, Mo.) also had solid outings against Saint Joseph's. Daugherty tallied six service aces, two short of the school record for aces in a match. Schaeffer finished with 10 kills and seven digs. "Missy took advantage of getting some playing time. I was very happy with her performance."

Lindsay Rust (Belleville) continues to lead the team in kills per game (3.70), kills (281) and digs (295). Rust tallied 22 kills last weekend. She is eighth in the conference in kills and first in digs with an average of 3.88 per game.

Louderman Grew Up Playing Several Sports; She Chose One To Play At SIUE

Five sports. How do you choose? Especially when the one you end up playing wasn't even an option to your gender as a child.

Well, in Beth Louderman's case, she just tried something new ... and then competed with the guys.

Now, a senior goalkeeper for the SIUE Women's Soccer team, Louderman said her hometown of Girard didn't have competitive girls' sports when she was younger. "So, I played soccer with the guy's team until we eventually got a girl's team."

A tri-captain in 2000, Louderman earned GLVC Player of the Week for her performance during the week of Sept. 18. She helped the team to improve to 8-3 overall and 4-0 in conference play by recording 12 saves and two shutouts. Louderman had not allowed a goal in last 465 minutes and 17 minutes of play until Saint Joseph's scored in the second half last Friday night (Sept. 29). The Cougars are currently 10-3 and undefeated in the conference at 6-0. Louderman currently is second in the GLVC with a 0.74 goals against average mark.

Louderman tried numerous sports growing up. She competed in volleyball, basketball and track in high school and played club soccer and softball. "The high school didn't have a soccer team so I played club soccer on an all-girls team every Sunday and on the guy's team every now and then."

However, it wasn't soccer that brought her to SIUE. Louderman came here in 1997 on a track scholarship and competed in the high jump and discus. She had qualified for the state high school championships in discus as a prep her junior and senior, finishing fourth in 1997.

Even though she enjoyed track, something was missing. She had played soccer for most of her life and wanted to continue. So she approached Women's Soccer Head Coach Brian Korbesmeyer when she arrived on campus. "I liked track because it was an individual sport where the only person who could bring you down was yourself," said Louderman. "But I also wanted to play soccer so I tried out."

Korbesmeyer said she came in a little unsure but wanted to give it a try anyway. "Beth is a good athlete," he said. "She likes the soccer atmosphere. She ended up earning a soccer scholarship and has turned into an excellent goalkeeper."

The 5-foot-9-inch Louderman said the transition wasn't as difficult as she first thought. Since she had played softball and volleyball, it wasn't hard for her to adjust to the hand-eye coordination needed in soccer. Louderman received limited time at goalkeeper in her first two seasons, but her patience at backup paid off because her opportunity came last year as a junior. She started all 19 games for the 13-6 Cougar soccer team. Louderman recorded 56 saves and six shutouts. She ranked fourth in the Great Lakes Valley Conference among goalkeepers with a 0.92 goals against average.

"She gets better every practice," Korbesmeyer said. "Her athleticism keeps her moving up to the next level."

Louderman, who is majoring in business administration, said her family has been very supportive. "My dad has a lot to do with what I am doing," she said. "He has never been pushy. He lets me make my own decisions. Even though he thinks I would do better at track, he let me make my own decision."

It wasn't only her track scholarship that brought her to SIUE. Her older brother also attends the university. "I liked the fact that SIUE is small. I like the small classrooms because I know the teacher and students in my classes personally."

Seven Straight Wins For Women's Soccer

Seven wins in a row. Six wins in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. SIUE has shut out its opponents five of the last seven games and remains undefeated in the conference.

The Cougars, 10-3 overall and 6-0 in the GLVC (as of 10/2), try to extend the streak on the road this weekend. SIUE, No. 7 in the region, travels to Indianapolis for a 3 p.m. match on Friday (10/6) and then heads to Northern Kentucky to face the Norse at 3 p.m. on Sunday (10/8).

Northern Kentucky is ranked No. 1 in the region with a 10-1 record overall and is second in the conference with a 5-0 mark. Last week, the Cougars defeated Saint Joseph's 2-1 and IUPU-Ft. Wayne 1-0.

Beth Louderman (Girard) allowed her first goal in 465 minutes, 17 seconds of play in the second half to Saint Joseph's. Louderman has 57 saves on the season and 0.74 goals against average, which is second in the conference. Colleen Creamer (St. Louis) scored a goal and recorded one assist against Saint Joseph's. Creamer leads the team with six goals. Sara Decker (St. Louis) also recorded a goal this weekend and now leads the team with six assists and 16 points.

The only goal scored against IUPU-Ft. Wayne came from Tasha Siegel (Collinsville) off an assist from Megan Steward (Glenarm). Siegel has three goals on the season while Steward recorded her second assist.

Contrast Does Not Equal Consistency For Men's Soccer

There was a contrast in our team last weekend," said Coach Ed Huneke. One performance was good, the next time out wasn't.

"Last Friday, we came out with a good attitude and an aggressive approach to the game and played well. But then on Sunday, we were a little flat against a good team like IUPU-Ft. Wayne. And that is what beat us."

SIUE looks to improve on its 6-4-1 record overall and 4-2 mark in the Great Lakes Valley Conference after splitting last weekend's games against Saint Joseph's and IUPU-Ft. Wayne. The Cougars take to the road this weekend to face Indianapolis on Friday (10/6) at 1 p.m. and Northern Kentucky at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday (10/8).

Yuzuru Takami (Japan) and Eric Modeer (Hershey, Pa.) recorded the only two goals of the weekend for the Cougars in the 2-0 win over Saint Joseph's. Takami also recorded an assist and now has three goals and two assists on the year. Modeer's goal was his second this season. "In addition to scoring, Takami and Modeer both played extremely well for us on Friday night," Huneke said.

Brandon Gibbs (St. Charles, Mo.) continues to lead the team with five assists and 11 points on the year while Justin Huneke (Glen Carbon) has a team-leading five goals. Gibbs' assist total is tied for second in the GLVC.

Cougar Volleyball Learning The Difficult Way

Coach Joe Fisher and his volleyball team are looking for something to learn from its mistakes. "I am trying to take something from each match and learn from it," the second-year coach said. "And, sometimes it is the hardest thing when you take something from a loss and learn from it."

SIUE, 7-11 overall and 3-4 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, looks to end its four match losing streak against IUPU-Ft. Wayne and Saint Joseph's this weekend. The team travels to IUPU-Ft. Wayne for a 7 p.m. match on Friday (10/6) and then heads to Saint Joseph's for a 2 p.m. match on Saturday (10/7). "IUPU-Ft. Wayne is a tough place to play," Fisher said. "Saint Joseph's has a new coach and a young team. I look for them to be a challenge. It will be a fight. Hopefully, we will be up to the challenge this weekend."

Fisher said turning it around is just a matter of finding the consistency. "We need to continue to learn, grow and fix things such as consistency and the up and down of emotions."

Andrea Voss (Breese) leads the conference in blocks averaging 1.29 per game. Voss recorded her second double figure in total blocks (10) in the loss against Quincy. Over the three matches last week, Voss tallied 20 total blocks (nine solo blocks) and 27 kills. Her .416 hitting percentage against Quincy was the fifth highest SIUE percentage of the season for players with 10 or more kills in a game.

Not only was Fisher pleased with the performance of Voss but said Stosha DeShasier (Carrollton) also had a good week. DeShasier recorded 27 kills and 10 block assists in the last three matches. Lindsay Rust (Belleville) continues to lead the team in kills per game (3.70), kills (259), service aces (23) and digs (277). She is tied for ninth in the conference in kills and first in digs with an average of 3.96 per game.

Women's Tennis Prepares For GLVC Tournament

Preparation. That is the way Coach Bill Logan is looking at this week of competition. The Cougars finish up regular season Great Lakes Valley Conference play at home on Tuesday (10/3) against Quincy before heading to the ITA Midwest Regionals this weekend in Indianapolis.

"Quincy gives up the chance to finish the regular season with a win," Logan said. "The regionals will be tough competition and get us ready for the conference tournament the following weekend."

Only the top four singles players-Kim Mulherin (Belleville), Amber Stanley (Effingham), Laura Zeeb (Greenville) and Coryn Reich (Newton) - are attending the regionals this weekend. Mulherin has a 4-2 record at the No. 1 position while Stanley is 5-2 at No. 2. Zeeb and Reich enter the week with a 4-2 and 5-1, respectively.

The Cougars, who will be the No. 3 seed behind Northern Kentucky and Southern Indiana at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament, stand at 6-2 overall and in GLVC play after losing 6-3 to Southern Indiana and then defeating Kentucky Wesleyan 5-0 last weekend.

SIUE is the host school for the GLVC Women's Tennis Championships on Oct. 13-14. The tournament site will be split up between the Simpson Complex in Alton and the tennis courts at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Katie Farrell Sets Another Women's Golf Record

New records once again. With such a young team and a young program, record-setting is becoming a regular occurrence. SIUE Women's Golf is in its third year and is stacked with eight freshmen.

Freshman Katie Farrell (Princeton) broke the school record she set two weeks ago shooting an 80 this past weekend in the second round of the Indianapolis Invitational. Farrell also tied another school record she set a couple of weeks ago by finishing with a 167 in 36 holes. Farrell finished tied for ninth overall at the Indianapolis Invitational. "She came back well the second day," said Coach Larry Bennett. "Once she gets it going, she plays well. I am very happy with her performance."

The team finished seven strokes behind the defending GLVC champion Indianapolis last weekend. "It is a great improvement very quickly," Bennett said. "We finished tied with Bellarmine for the first time ever and beat Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky."

Freshman Kacy Gruenkemeyer (Salem) shot a 177 (87-90) to finish 24th while sophomore transfer Nonie Ehlke (Highland) shot a 179 (87-92) and tied for 31st. Junior Spring Riley (Salem) tied for 35th with a 180 (89-91) and freshman Kristi Novak (Highland) tied for 44th with a 188 (92-96).

The Cougars now prepare for the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships on Oct. 9 and 10 in Columbus, Ind., at the Timber Gate Golf Course. "It is going to be a dogfight next week," Bennett said. "It will be much more exciting than in previous years. It is really anybody's tournament."

Cross Country Looks For Personal Bests

Coach Darryl Frerker looks for personal records to be the goal for this weekend meet in St. Louis, Mo. "For as young as we are, I think a personal record from everyone of them would be a success, especially since we ran that course earlier this season."

The Cougars compete in the Washington University Invitational on Saturday morning (10/7). The Women's 5,000-meter run begins at 10 a.m. followed by the Men's 8,000-meter run at 10:35 a.m. Last weekend, the women's team finished first. Jill Irlam (Virden) and Stephanie Mullen (Girard) looked strong last weekend, said Frerker. "Irlam was looking for a big personal record last weekend and did just that."

Irlam finished with a time of 21 minutes, 24 seconds, while Mullen recorded a time of 21:08. Carrie Carducci (Powell, Ohio) was the top runner in for the Cougars. Carducci placed third with a time of 19:31. The men finished in third place behind Robert Old (Hendersonville, Tenn.). "Robbie came in first for us and had a breakthrough race along with Darren Dinkelman (Nashville)," Frerker said. Old finished the race with a time of 28:01 while Dinkelman came in fourth for SIUE at a time of 28:40. "Almost everyone had a personal record on our course last weekend which was good to see coming off an intense week of practice."

Jean Paterson elected president of GCSA.

The director of SIUE's Career Development Center has been elected president of the Gateway Career Services Association. The association is made up of career services professionals from 45 colleges and universities in Illinois and Missouri. She will serve until September 2001.

Pakistan Millennium Night Set For Oct. 14 In Meridian

An evening of Pakistani culture comes to SIUE on Saturday, Oct. 14, with Pakistan Millennium Night, sponsored by the Pakistan Students Association.

The evening, which begins at 6 in Meridian Ballroom, features a cultural dress show, Pakistani food and a musical performance by Janis Miller. The evening is sponsored by Prime Mortgage, the Kutis Cricket Club, Seema Enterprise, and Akber Grocery, as well as student activity fees in part.

Tickets are $10; SIUE students with a valid ID, $6, and are available at the SIUE Information Center, the Mideast Market in St. Louis, Akber Grocery in St. Louis, and at the door. For more information, call (618) 655-1606.

James Boyle Joins DSS Staff As LD Specialist

Realizing plans that have been in the works for several years, the Office of Disability Support Services has hired James Boyle to assume the newly created position of learning disability specialist.

"We have been working toward the creation, funding and hiring of this important position for many years," said DSS Coordinator Jane Floyd-Hendey. "We're very excited that James has joined our staff. We're confident he is going to have a major impact in helping the program provide effective services for SIUE students with disabilities."

Boyle evaluates students for potential learning disabilities, interpreting previous and new testing results. He also provides academic advisement to students with disabilities and is a liaison to faculty and staff for the student in making special accommodations in the classroom or in curriculum.

"I have wanted to work with students on the college level," Boyle said. "Coming to SIUE will be a great experience as I really like the atmosphere on this campus, the people of the university community I've met, and the commitment SIUE has to providing a quality education to all students, regardless of their circumstances."

Boyle will be developing and implementing new tests for detecting possible learning disabilities in students such as reading deficits, mental processes in writing and mathematics, attention deficit and other potential hindrances to learning. He hopes to have the tests ready for implementation by the end of the Fall Semester.

Boyle has worked closely with people with disabilities since 1986. He graduated from Illinois College in Jacksonville before coming to SIUE to receive a master's in Clinical Adult Psychology. He worked for 12 years at Beverly Farms, a residential facility for people with developmental problems. He joins an active department that is responsible for the implementation and coordination of many programs, activities, and services for persons with disabilities.

SIUE offers a full range of resources to support students with disabilities in an effort to eliminate any barriers to learning and help individuals reach their educational goals. Academic advising and registration, guidance and counseling, referrals to related offices and departments, and assistance in obtaining specialized equipment or supplies, support services, and special accommodations are provided by DSS.

"Whether it is extending priority registration to a student with a mobility impairment, working with instructors to provide extended time on exams for students with learning disabilities or visual impairments, or coordinating volunteer notetakers for a student with a disability, Disability Support Services is here to see that all students enjoy the full benefit of their educational experiences at SIUE," Floyd-Hendey said.

For additional information on the SIUE Disability Support Services office, call 618/650-3782.

Success

Dress for Success of Southern Illinois, in partnership with SIUE's East St. Louis Center, has provided suits and accessories for 500 women since it began in July 1999. Through the program, a woman seeking a job can receive a complete business outfit-a suit, shoes, handbag, accessories, and hosiery-to be worn at job interviews. In addition, a client may be coached for the interview, given hair styling and make-up assistance, and also may be provided a mentor. If an interview is successful, the client may also return for another complete outfit. One measure of the program's effectiveness is that 70 percent of the women come back for that second suit. Dress for Success, 614 North Seventh St., East St. Louis (in the basement of the Neighborhood Law Office), is operated by Barbara (at left) and Sandy Parker (center) who believe the program is more than "just come in and look pretty." They point out that the program helps women set long-term professional and personal goals. Here, client Melonie Polk, of Belleville, picks out an outfit for her upcoming job interview. Says Polk: "I wore casual clothes at my last job, so I don't have anything dressy for work," she said. "This makes me feel like a million bucks." Clothes drop-off points are located at any of the St. Clair County Head Start program locations, the SIU School of Dental Medicine in Alton, or at Rendleman Hall on the Edwardsville campus. For more information, call (618) 274-1770.(SIUE Photo)

Students Receive Funds Faster Due To Improvements

This year, SIUE students received financial aid faster than ever before because of advanced technology and improvements in procedures in the Office of Student Financial Aid, says Director Marian Smithson.

Smithson credits her staff for streamlining office procedures which contributed to the higher numbers of students served. "It was a very busy year for our office," Smithson said, "and my staff worked very hard to meet our goals."

The office also took advantage of a new internet confirmation option to pay grants for the Illinois Student Assistance Commission's Monetary Award Program (MAP). "In the past, award payment was delayed because we were mailed MAP confirmations, but now we can access those confirmations via the internet," Smithson said.

In addition, procedures for the Direct Loans program also were streamlined to save time. "Students sign a master note for their first loan and aren't required to sign for each new loan," Smithson said, "and that has helped us deliver funds faster."

By the second week of Fall Semester, more than 5,300 students had received financial aid totaling $13.9 million, an increase of more than 10 percent in the student count at the same time last year and a 25 percent increase in dollar amount over the same time last year. "The university had an increase in enrollment and we were able to stay on time with our payouts," Smithson said.

"This means students are able to begin classes without taking out short-term loans and they're also able to get their textbooks on time. Receiving their checks in a timely manner relieves much of the stress of beginning a school term," she said.

"Our goal is to provide good service to students and support the university's enrollment growth."

October 17, 2000

Inaugural Midnight Madness Event Introduced The Basketball Cougars

More than 500 spectators and fans took part in the inaugural Midnight Madness event in the Vadalabene Center this past Saturday as the Basketball Cougars took a bow amidst an evening of fun and games. Even the Chancellor got into the act.

SIUE Chancellor David Werner took turns in the dunking booth while students took delight in sending him to the water below. Meanwhile, others entered several basketball competitions, playing for thousands of dollars in prize money and scholarships.

No one won the $10,000 grand prize, according to Assistant Athletics Director Nick Adams, but Matthew Pierson, a freshman from Shelbyville, walked away with a semester's worth of tuition. And, Pierson won under duress ... he was wearing only sandals on his feet.

"It was kind of hard to move around because of the sandals, plus I hadn't really shot hoops in awhile," Pierson said.

He was a starter on his high school basketball team through sophomore year. Nevertheless. he had a great time. "I made a three-pointer from the top of the key to win it," Pierson said. "I was thrilled to win it. I had a great time all night, especially the free pizza."

Sharing "Shay" Conrad, a freshman from Fairview Heights, won second place in the competition but was disappointed because the tuition would have come in handy. "I missed the first shot and then he made his shot and I missed the three-pointer,"she said. "I was really confident because I needed that tuition, but it just wasn't meant to be, I guess."

Conrad won a $100 gift certificate to the SIUE Bookstore as runner-up.

At midnight, the two Cougar Basektball teams hit the court for a light workout and a few scrimmages. Men's Coach Jack Margenthaler and Women's Coach Wendy Hedberg started their first official practice at midnight by combining their workout. Students and fans who attended were treated not only to the practice but also were given T-shirts and refreshments.Adams said he was pleased with the turnout. "I think it went amazingly well for an inaugural event," he said.

Alcohol Awareness Week Runs Through Oct. 21

Velcro madness ran through the crowd Oct. 13 as Alcohol Awareness Week at SIUE kicked off with the 13th Annual Tons of Fun, a late night social event, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Vadalabene Center.

In addition to a velcro wall, activities included a bungee run, a giant obstacle course, karaoke, a DJ/Dance, a Float-A-Note booth, scuba lessons, pumpkin decorating, a life-sized Sega, a haunted maze, and a gladiator event. Food was served free at 11:30 p.m.

From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 18), the Alcohol Awareness Fair takes place in the Student Fitness Center. Various interactive games will be available, including the "Wheel of Misfortune," the "Beer Goggles," and the "Dexterity Test."

The next day, at 6:30 p.m. in the Woodland Hall Multifunction Room, University Housing will sponsor special guest Scott Gillian who will speak about his own experiences with alcohol abuse. In addition, the film 28 Days will be shown.

The SIUE Wellness Center is sponsoring the PITCH (Playing Intramurals To Celebrate Health) co-ed softball tournament beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and continuing Sunday, Oct. 22, all on the SIUE intramural fields.

Alcohol Awareness Week and the Tons of Fun event are sponsored by the SIUE Wellness Center, the SIUE Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Program, and the SIUE Office of Student Affairs. For more information, call Mary Baya, (618) 650-3873.

Annexed

In a symbolic gesture, Edwardsville Mayor Gary Niebur and Chancellor David Werner recently exchanged banners in the Stratton Quad, signifying the annexation of the university within the city limits of Edwardsville. The Edwardsville City Council formally voted Oct. 3 to annex the remaining portion of the SIUE campus not already included within city boundaries. In 1995 the city annexed the portions of campus that included Cougar Village, Woodland Hall, a strip of property along Poag Road, University Park, and Korte Stadium. The city banners have been hanging from street light poles in downtown Edwardsville, interspersed with the SIUE banners. With the recent exchange between Niebur and Werner, the city's banners will soon be displayed on light poles on University Drive, alternating with SIUE's banners. (SIUE Photo)

Nominations apps available

Nominations are being sought for the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian and Scholarship awards to be given at the Jan. 18 MLK Jr. Birthday Celebration Luncheon. Nomination applications are available at the Kimmel Leadership Center. Deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 27. The theme of this year's celebration is Keep Hope Alive: Realizing the Dream. Call 650-2686 for information.

Preview

Nearly 900 students, their parents, and guests attended SIUE Preview 2000, converging on the Morris University Center. During the day visitors toured the general campus, residence halls, and Cougar Village, speaking with faculty, and generally becoming acquainted with the university. Academic sessions during the day were near or over capacity; those who were not able to attend Preview 2000 also have been invited to attend SIUE's new student receptions in spring. (SIUE Photo)

Charles Osgood To Speak Oct. 20 For Arts & Issues

CBS News correspondent and veteran journalist Charles Osgood-referred to as "one of the last great broadcast writers"-will speak at SIUE on Oct. 20 as part of the Arts & Issues series.

Osgood will bring his wry humor to Meridian Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. The SIUE series has been entertaining Southwestern Illinois audiences with distinguished performers and speakers since 1985.

Since joining CBS News as a New York-based correspondent in September 1971, Osgood's news commentaries (often delivered in verse) have won him legions of listeners. The Osgood File is heard by one of the largest audiences drawn by any network radio feature; he is known as CBS Radio's "Poet in Residence."

Arts & Issues Coordinator Richard Walker said Osgood will provide a balance of urbane wit with a keen interest in current events. "The Osgood File is composed of tidbits of news in which the commentator shares his own sense of wonder, dismay or amusement," Walker said. "This should be a great evening of intimate sharing with a legend in national network news."

Osgood was named anchor of CBS Television News' Sunday Morning on April 1, 1994. Prior to his present assignment, Osgood provided commentary for CBS This Morning and was a regular contributor to Up To The Minute and until June 1992 he was co-anchor of the CBS Morning News Sunday Morning. and a contributor to the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather. From 1981-87, Osgood anchored the CBS Sunday Night News.

Individual tickets for the Oct. 20 event are $12; students, $6. Admission includes free parking in the lot behind the Morris Center. Individual and season ticket information is available by calling (618) 650-2320, or by writing: Arts & Issues, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1083, or by e-mail: rwalker@siue.edu. Season information also is available on the World Wide Web: www.siue.edu/ARTS_ISSUES.

Men's Soccer Picks Up No. 3 Seed After Crushing Loss

Playing well may not always lead to a victory but it represents the character of a team. Coach Ed Huneke and his men's soccer team showed their character is strong enough to turn in a win following a tough loss. "The Quincy loss was one of the most heart-wrenching losses," said Huneke of his team's 2-1 overtime game this past Friday (10/20).

"We played extremely well but had trouble finishing. The tough part was losing on a 40-yard shot with one second left in overtime."

Following the loss to Quincy, Huneke said he was concerned with his team's mentality going into the Southern Indiana game. But the Cougars showed him there was no need for concern when they defeated Southern Indiana 2-1 in overtime last Sunday (10/22). "They showed a lot of character by bouncing back and playing well again."

SIUE, 10-6-1 overall, finished the conference regular season with an 8-3 record and a third place regular season finish in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Cougars face Southern Indiana in a home contest in the quarterfinals of the GLVC Tournament on Nov. 1. If SIUE wins, it advances to the semifinals in Romeoville.

The Cougars have one more game left in the regular season against Missouri-Rolla at 6 p.m. on Friday (10/27) at Bob Guelker Field. "This is a very important regional game, since we are both tied for fifth in the region. We also are looking for momentum going into the conference playoffs next week."

Five seniors will be recognized on Friday-Eric Modeer (Hershey, Pa.), Donny Sheehan (O'Fallon), Brandon Gibbs (St. Charles, Mo.), Ryan Franklin (University Park) and John Niebruegge (Valmeyer). Gibbs scored the game-winning goal against Southern Indiana in overtime. He leads the team with six goals, six assists and 18 points. Gibbs also leads the team with five game-winning goals, including three in overtime. "Brandon had a good weekend. He came through again with his third golden goal of the season," noted Huneke.

Modeer leads the team with six assists, while Sheehan has started 13 games this season as goalkeeper and leads the team with three shutouts and 47 saves. Franklin started one of the eight games he played in this season. Niebruegge played two games at goal and recorded three saves.

Women's Soccer Earns No. 2 Seed After Win Over Quincy

Coach Brian Korbesmeyer and his women's soccer team finished the Great Lakes Valley Conference season with an 8-0-3 mark and a second-place conference finish. SIUE, 12-3-3 overall, defeated Quincy 2-0 last Friday (10/20) and worked to a 2-2 tie after two overtimes with Southern Indiana (10/22).

The Cougars qualified for the GLVC Tournament as the No. 2 seed behind Northern Kentucky. SIUE will play host to a yet undetermined opponent in a quarterfinal conference tournament game on Nov. 1 at Bob Guelker Field. The team wraps up its regular season at home on Friday (10/27) with an 8 p.m. match up against Missouri-Rolla at Bob Guelker Field.

Friday's game will also be senior night. The Cougars have three seniors on the team this season in Beth Louderman (Girard), Rebecca Mays (Springfield) and Michelle Montgomery (Granite City). Louderman has started all 18 games for the Cougars this season and recorded 89 saves and five shutouts. She is third in the conference with a 0.82 goals against average. Mays continues to be a strong defender in the backfield for the Cougars by marking the key scoring threat on the opposing teams. Montgomery has recorded two goals and three assists this season.

Sara Decker (St. Louis) and Colleen Creamer (St. Louis, Mo.) continue to be a vital part of the Cougars offense. At Quincy, Decker and Creamer each scored a goal, while Creamer also added an assist. Creamer also scored the Cougars' first SIUE goal on Southern Indiana. Creamer and Decker share the team lead with nine goals apiece. Decker also leads the team with nine assists and 27 points. Erin Gusewelle (Edwardsville) scored her second goal of the season and tied the game against Southern Indiana.

Volleyball Uses Rest And Execution To Its Advantage

Coach Joe Fisher said rest and execution were the keys to the volleyball team's two wins this past weekend. "Having the previous weekend off helped everyone," said Fisher. "The team knew going in the weekend it should come out the way it did, but the way things had been going this year nothing was certain. So, we worked on our execution and didn't worry about the opponents."

The Cougars swept both matches against Bellarmine and Kentucky Wesleyan. SIUE, 10-13 overall and 6-6 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, moved into third in its division with the wins. SIUE wraps up its part of the home schedule this weekend with matches against Northern Kentucky, Indianapolis and Rockhurst. The Cougars play Northern Kentucky on Friday night (10/27) at 7 at the Vadalabene Center.

"Northern Kentucky is a different team than we watched earlier this season. They lost two key components to graduation but have talent that has stepped in. The biggest thing for us will be to shut down their middle attack."

SIUE faces Indianapolis at noon and Rockhurst at 4 p.m. on Saturday (10/28). Indianapolis and Rockhurst play each other at 2 p.m. "As long as we pass well and serve well, things are going to go our way," said Fisher.

Saturday also marks the final home matches for four seniors - Lindsay Rust (Belleville), Kathy Dulle (Mt. Pulaski), Heather Vaughan (Mt. Pulaski) and Melissa Schaeffer (Ballwin, Mo.). Rust finished last weekend with a team-leading 21 kills. She continues to lead the team in kills per game (3.75), kills (319) and digs (326). She is first in the GLVC with 3.84 digs per game and tied for eighth with 3.75 kills per game. Dulle leads the team with 855 assists and is sixth in the conference with 10.69 assists per game. Vaughan has 18 service aces and is third on the team with 2.82 digs per game. Schaeffer is averaging 2.00 kills per game in seven games. Andrea Voss (Breese) is second in the conference with 1.18 blocks per game. Voss leads the team with 30 block solos.

Cougars Reload With New Faces For 2000-2001

Some introductions are in order. With a roster which holds more than three players from last season's team, SIUE Men's Basketball Coach Jack Margenthaler has nine new players who will hit the court when practice began Oct. 15 for Midnight Madness at the Vadalabene Center.

"I think almost every position is challenging this year," said Margenthaler, who begins his ninth season as the Cougars' head coach. "I know every coach says that, but it's wide open. We're so young and have a lot of people who can play."

The three returnees from last season's 9-17 overall and 5-15 GLVC mark recorded considerable playing time last season. Nick Hartwig, a senior from South Wayne, Wis., averaged 5.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest last season. The 6-foot, 6-inch Hartwig can be a force under the basket. "Nick has come back as strong if not stronger," Margenthaler said. "Although he's a good rebounder, I think he's become a better rebounder because he understands the importance of that aspect of the game."

Marty Perry, a 6-9 junior from Jacksonville, is the team's top returning three-point threat. Perry hit 23 of 41 three-pointers last season. Margenthaler said that while Perry will continue to excel from three-point range his post-up game has bloomed. "He also has done better of being able to score and finish inside," Margenthaler said. "In this league, if you can't score inside and out, you're not going to get many opportunities."

Luke Humphrey, a 6-2 sophomore from Rantoul, played in 19 games last season off the bench and averaged 2.5 points per game. "Luke was fortunate as a freshman to get quality time last year. He's come back stronger and more aggressive as well as more confident in his shot," Margenthaler said.

The newest Cougars need to impress upon the SIUE coaching staff how dedicated they are to getting better. Margenthaler said the team's goal is to return to the GLVC Tournament. That only will be accomplished by focusing in practice and every second of every game. The guard position is sprinkled with a number of players who will be battling for two or three spots on the floor. "I think you're going to see a number of different starting lineups this season," said Margenthaler.

Joining Humphrey at guard is 6-0 freshman Bilal Spiller, 6-0 sophomore Jewel Gibbs, 6-2 freshman Wes Pickering, 6-2 sophomore Ben Garwitz, and 6-2 sophomore Garrett Thomas.

Spiller, of DuQuoin, has a great deal to learn in his first season, but the potential is there, according to Margenthaler, to break into the lineup as a point guard. Gibbs, of Carbondale, is a transfer from John A. Logan Junior College. He sat out last season, but he is ready this season. "He has excellent jumping ability and plays hard. He could see time at the two-guard or three position," Margenthaler said. Pickering sat out last season as an incoming freshman but played third base for the SIUE baseball program. The redshirt season should help the Springfield, Mo., native. "He understands by watching last year the level of play that is necessary to be successful," Margenthaler noted. Garwitz also hails from Springfield, Mo., and was a prep teammate of Pickering's. A transfer from Westminster College, Garwitz is a walk-on who plays the off-guard position. Thomas, a transfer from Northern Illinois University, enters his first full season as a Cougar with a reputation as a strong outside shooter. The Riverton native is No. 2 on the Illinois High School Association's all-time list of career three-pointers made.

Joining Hartwig and Perry in the front court are 6-6 junior Tim Rose, 6-7 junior Glen Collins and 6-7 sophomore Mustafa Cetin. Rose is another transfer from John A. Logan Junior College. The DuQuoin High School graduate is a "slasher" type player who finds ways to score with better-than-average rebounding skills. Collins, of Bowling Green, Ky., transferred from Shawnee Junior College. "Glen needs to play inside and around the basket. We need him to be a defensive player, a rebounder and a scorer off putbacks," said Margenthaler. Cetin, of Edmonton, Canada, transferred from the University College of the Cariboo in British Columbia. "He has size and is an excellent outside shooter. He runs the floor extremely well for a big man, but he needs to become a more aggressive style of player."

The Cougars also list Jon Wolf, a freshman from Okawville, as its lone center. The 6-8 Wolf is a walk-on who Margenthaler said has potential at this level. "I think he's made tremendous progress already. The stronger Jon gets throughout the season will be a big factor for him."

SIUE once again faces the 12-team Great Lakes Valley Conference. Kentucky Wesleyan College, which has been to the NCAA Division II championship game in each of the past three seasons, heads the gauntlet known as the GLVC's 20-game conference schedule.

The Cougars also face a difficult non-conference schedule, which includes Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference foes Northwood University (Mich.) and Wayne State (Mich.) University. The Cougars open the 2000-2001 season with a 7:30 p.m. home game against Eureka on Saturday, Nov. 18.

2000-01 SIUE Women's Basketball Aims High

With 11 returning players from an 18-9 squad a year ago and three incoming freshmen, optimism is growing for the 2000-01 Women's basketball season.

And rightfully so. "My expectations for the team are high because we have most of our players returning," Coach Wendy Hedberg said. "We lost two starters, but both have been replaced by either returning players or incoming freshmen. We had a very good recruiting class with three All-State players."

But what exactly are the expectations? "Being ranked No. 2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference preseason poll, I believe our overall goal is to win the conference championship and go onto the NCAA Tournament. I think it is a realistic goal with these girls."

The Cougars have made the big dance three times, all of those appearances coming in the past six seasons-1994, 1998 and 1999. The team fell short of its third consecutive NCAA bid when they fell to Bellarmine 64-56 in the first round of the GLVC Tournament last year. However, the challenge comes in winning its first-ever conference title since joining the GLVC in 1994.

The Cougars finished last season in fourth place in the conference with a record of 13-7. Hedberg looks to her newcomers to help with the task. "I believe each of the newcomers will see a lot of playing time this year, and possibly provide an immediate impact on how things go."

The Cougars return four players to the backcourt this season led by two-time All-American honorable mention Misi Clark (Paris). A senior, Clark already holds three career records at SIUE in points (1,676), free throws made (484) and free throws attempted (710). Named GLVC Co-Player of the Year last season, she also is in the top four of six other SIUE career records. The 5-foot, 10-inch guard set single season records in points per game (21.4) and free throw attempted (251). "We have one of the best, if not the best point guard in the league in Misi. She is very versatile and does whatever is needed on the court to make things happen. I expect her to be a leader this season," Hedberg said.

Joining Clark at the guard position is junior Heather Hillebrenner (Quincy). Hillebrenner finished her sophomore season with 15 starts. She averaged 2.8 points per game in 15.9 minutes per game. "Heather excels in the open floor game. She has good quickness and likes to get out and run with the ball."

Also returning at the guard position are sophomores Sarah Schweers (Chatham) and Julia Brokaw (Mt. Vernon). Both saw limited action as freshmen, playing in only five games. New freshmen to the Cougar backcourt are prep All-State Jaque Howard (Galesburg) and Jessica Robert (Carlyle). Howard helped Galesburg High School to four consecutive state championship appearances and holds her high school record for career assists, season assists and career three-pointers. "Jaque comes in from a very good program and had an outstanding senior year. She is a very good ball handler, sees the floor well and is capable of scoring from the perimeter."

Robert averaged 20.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a senior at Carlyle High School. She was also named All-Area and All-USA Today honorable mention. "I look for her to be a very steady player, a good ball handler and a scorer. She is an excellent passer, who reads the floor extremely well for a freshman. You can expect her to see a lot of playing time."

At forward, SIUE has four returnees in Sarah Larson (Galesburg), Jill Johnson (Highland), Liz DeShasier (Carrollton) and Amanda Buldtman (Metropolis). Larson, a sophomore, played in all 27 games in her initial season. She averaged 4.9 points per game and 2.4 rebounds per game. "She will surprise a lot of people this year. She worked on perimeter shooting in the off-season, which will cause people to play her more honestly this season."

As a junior, Johnson started 17 games at forward last season. The 5-10 post player was third on the team with 6.3 rebounds. "She is a strong rebounder and one of our best defenders."

DeShasier, a sophomore, played 16 games in her first season as a Cougar. She recorded a career-high eight points against Saint Joseph's. Buldtman returns for her junior season after averaging 2.5 points per game in 13 appearances.

At center, the Cougars return three players and add one newcomer. Seniors Crystal Gladson (Fairmount) and Sarah Cook (Edwardsville) are the core players at center. Gladson led the team with 173 rebounds, while becoming the SIUE career leader in blocked shots with 86. "As a senior, I know Crystal is expecting a lot from herself. I think she'll be a big factor for us and a leader on the floor."

Cook begins her second season as a Cougar after starting 27 games a year ago. Named All-GLVC honorable mention, she led the team in blocked shots with 38 and an 85.5 free throw percentage. Cook was second on the team with 10.7 points per game. "Cook is one of the top posts in the league and is a very good free throw shooter," Hedberg said.

Sophomore Megan Grizzle (Salem) returns after seeing playing time in 23 games last season. "I am looking for good things to happen. Last year was a learning experience for her. I expect her to have a good season."

An All-State player at Carrollton High School, Kristen Boss (Carrollton) joins the Cougars as a freshman this season. "She will definitely push the returning players to be better. She runs the floor extremely well and has a nice touch around the basket."

Mens Soccer Jumps To No. 25 In National Rankings

On a roll. The No. 25 nationally ranked SIUE men's soccer team is coming off three consecutive wins; its longest winning streak of the season. The Cougars defeated Missouri-St. Louis 1-0 last Saturday (10/14) to improve their record to 9-5-1 overall and 7-2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

"We played better than the scored indicated," said Coach Ed Huneke, "but the most important thing is we won on the road in the conference." Despite attempting 25 shots, the Cougars managed one goal against the Rivermen. Chris Camacho (Quincy) scored his second goal of the season at the 74-minute mark off an assist by Eric Modeer (Hershey, Pa.). Modeer now has five assists on the year.

SIUE, who enter the week third in regional rankings, travels to Quincy on Friday (10/20) for a 5 p.m. match up. The Cougars are in a three-way tie for first place in the conference with Quincy and Lewis. "We are tied for first with them, we are both ranked in the region and we have a long standing rivalry with them."

The Cougars then return home to play Southern Indiana on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. "Southern Indiana is a much improved team and are fighting for a place in the conference tournament," Huneke said.. "It will be important that we finish the conference regular season on a high note."

Brandon Gibbs (St. Charles, Mo.) continues to lead the team with six assists and 16 points and is tied with Justin Huneke (Glen Carbon) for a team-leading five goals.

Men's Division II-National Rankings (10/16)

Rank School Record Points Previous

1 Francis Marion, S.C. 12-1-0 380 2

2 CS-Dominguez Hills 14-1-1 376 3

3 Wheeling Jesuit, W.V. 15-0-0 372 6

4 Dowling, N.Y. 10-1-0 360 5

5 Barry, Fla. 10-3-0 330 1

6 Lewis, Ill. 12-3-0 320 7

7 Colorado Mines 12-2-2 300 24

8 Franklin Pierce, N.H. 10-3-0 298 8

9 C.W.Post, N.Y. 11-2-0 254 10

10 Sonoma State, Calif. 13-4-2 244 14

11 Christian Brothers, TN 11-2-0 220 RV

12 West Texas 9-2-2 198 15

13 Truman State, Mo. 7-4-1 184 23

14 Lander, S.C. 9-2-0 176 22

15 Assumption, Mass. 8-4-1 174 19

16 Charleston 9-4-1 166 12

17 Tampa, Fla. 11-3-0 142 9

18 Lynn, Fla. 12-2-0 136 12

19 East Stroudsburg, Pa. 12-2-1 118 17

20 South. Conn. State 7-3-3 104 21

21 Metro State, Colo. 10-2-1 92 4

22 SC Spartanburg 9-2-1 72 11

23 Ashland, Ohio 9-3-0 62 NR

24 Seattle Pacific 8-4-1 46 RV

25 SIU Edwardsville 9-5-1 30 NR

Also receiving votes:

Mercyhurst, Penn.

North Florida

Women's Soccer Remains Tied For GLVC Lead

It's a tight race with only one weekend left. Coach Brian Korbesmeyer knows anything can happen this weekend as the Great Lakes Valley Conference regular season comes to a close.

The Cougars extended their undefeated streak to 10 games last weekend (10/14) by tying Missouri-St. Louis 2-2 in double overtime. The game was a barn-burner. "We played well in the first half then lost our momentum during halftime and didn't get it back until overtime," Korbesmeyer said. "Both teams had many opportunities to score in overtime but failed."

SIUE, No. 6 in the region, takes its 11-3-2 overall and 7-0-2 mark in conference to Quincy on Friday (10/20) for a 7:30 p.m. game. The Cougars then return home to face Southern Indiana, No. 9 in the region, on Sunday (10/22) at 3 p.m. "We have another rival game with Quincy," Korbesmeyer said. "We never seem to have an easy game and even though they are struggling this year, if they are on their game, we are in trouble. Southern Indiana brings in a good record. We are glad we're at home because it is going to be a real tough battle."

Sara Decker (St. Louis) scored both goals for the Cougars last weekend in the first seven minutes of the game off assists by Michelle Montgomery (Granite City) and Leslie Henigman (Florissant, Mo.). Decker leads the team with eight goals, eight assists and 24 points. "Sara continues to play very well for us and is having one of the finest freshman years I have seen."

Rested Volleyball Cougars Ready For Homestand

After a week of rest, Cougar volleyball returns to action this weekend. "The schedule is in our favor," said Coach Joe Fisher. "I look for us to have a strong finish to the season."

SIUE, 8-13 overall and 4-6 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, plays Bellarmine University and Kentucky Wesleyan College this weekend at the Vadalabene Center. The Cougars face Bellarmine on Friday (10/20) at 7 p.m. and Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday (10/21) at 1 p.m. "We're coming off the break and playing two teams that are struggling a little more than we are."

Freshman Andrea Voss (Breese) and sophomore Kelly Schaill (Princeton) continue to play well. Voss recorded seven kills, two solo blocks and three block assists while Schaill had nine kills and five block assists in the Cougars most recent match against Southern Indiana. Stosha DeShasier (Carrollton) also finished with eight kills and two block assists. Lindsay Rust (Belleville) finished with a team-leading 17 kills and five service aces against Southern Indiana. She continues to lead the team in kills per game (3.72), kills (298) and digs (311). Kathy Dulle (Mt. Pulaski) recorded 45 assists in the game against Southern Indiana and leads the team with 785 assists on the season.

Cross Country Set For GLVC Championships

Coach Darryl Frerker knows what he expects from his cross country teams this weekend at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships. And it is not a first-place finish.

Realistically, Frerker knows that his teams are young and sees more personal records being set than anything. "Both teams are able to have good things happen," said Frerker. "They also will gain valuable experience that will help the young squads build for better things in the future."

The championships take place Saturday (10/21) in Evansville, Ind. The women's 6,000-meter run begins at 10:30 a.m. with the men's 10,000-meter run to follow at 11 a.m. On the women's side, Frerker said his teams goal is a third-place showing. "If we stay third like we were last year, we will have had a very successful conference outing."

Freshman Carrie Carducci (Powell, Ohio) has led the women's team in all five meets this season. She set the SIUE freshmen record in the 5,000-meter run two weeks ago at the Washington University Invitational with a time of 17 minutes, 59 seconds, thirty seconds better than the previous record held by Amanda Bozue (Joliet). Carducci's time also was the second best 5,000-meter time in school history.

"I am looking for Carrie to be All-Conference," Frerker said. "We need the next four ladies to be close to her in order to finish in third place." As for the men, Frerker looks for them to move up the standings after a last place finish a year ago. "The guys are in position to climb into the upper half of the standings."

Sophomore Jason Olszowka (Lockport) leads the men's squad by finishing first for the Cougars in four races this year. "Jason was All-Conference two years ago, and I anticipate him to be All-Conference once again. Similar to the ladies, the next four guys will have to finish close to him in order for us to climb back up the conference standings."

Seminar to discuss election issues.

The Office of Economic Education and Business Research, together with the School of Business, is hosting "Economic Issues of the Presidential Election" from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the Hickory-Red Bud Room of the Morris Center. This forum, sponsored by the law firm of Mathis, Marifian, Richter & Grandy of Belleville, is open to the public, and features several prominent economists. A reception will follow.

East St. Louis Poets To Take Part In Discussions Today

East St. Louis poets Sherman Fowler and Darlene Roy, along with Indian poet-scholar Anushiya Sivanarayanan, will participate in a panel discussion and reading, Aesthetics, Marches, and Movements, at 12:30 p.m. today (Oct. 17) in Room 3404 of Peck Hall.

The free event is sponsored by the Department of English Language and Literature through a course, Literature of the Third World, taught by SIUE Professor Eugene B. Redmond. Fowler and Roy are frequent contributors to Drumvoices Revue, a multicultural literary journal published by the department and the Eugene B. Redmond Writers Club.

Fowler, who spent 10 years in Africa, also is a photographer and a parent involvement coordinator for East St. Louis schools. Roy, an associate editor of Drumvoices Revue and president of the EBR Writers Club, is administrator of the East St. Louis office of the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Sivanarayanan is an assistant professor of English at SIUE, where she teaches courses in African-American literature and also composition. Her poems have been published in Black Bear Review, Parnassus, Brushfire, and American Collegiate Poets.

Commentaries at today's session will include reflections on the Million Man March, the Million Woman March, the National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta, and social/cultural arts movements in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, the United States, India, and Nigeria. For more information, call the department, (618) 650-3991.

Gift

SIUE recently received a $5,000 gift from Target Stores to help renovate the Career Development Center, which incorporates Career Counseling and Development and Cooperative Education in a comprehensive program to prepare students to enter the workforce. The planned renovation will increase the interview space for employers and students. Target has had a continuing relationship with SIUE for the past five years, participating in the CDC's career fairs, on-campus interviews, posting job opportunities, and hiring SIUE students for co-op and full time positions. Past financial donations have included a $5,000 contribution in February 1999 for the purchase of computers and furniture for the CDC's Career Resource Center. Shown here are Alicia Petross, executive recruiter for Target; G. Patrick Williams, SIUE vice chancellor for Development and Public Affairs; and CDC Director Jean Paterson, who said the gift is a great help with the CDC's goals of helping students and alumni. "Target also has supported SIUE by hiring our students, which is the most important. But, the monetary gifts also have helped us further our goal of helping students/alumni network with potential employers." (SIUE Photo)

Textiles Exhibit On Display Through Nov. 17 At The Morris Center Gallery

Textiles: Contemplative Language" is the name of the current art exhibition in the second-floor Morris University Center Gallery, where weavers, a papermaker, a surface designer, and an artist who creates textile installations have all been asked to submit works for the exhibit by Assistant Art and Design Professor Laura Strand .

"The impulse to curate this exhibition comes from my role as a teacher," Strand said. She explained that textiles are a particularly labor intense media and "their language often speaks directly to the time invested in their making" and the state of mind that the artist must engage in to accomplish the task.

"Each of these artists speaks the ideas in their work through this investment of time and repetitive gesture.

Textile art offers an alternative to exhibitions that display other kinds of crafted objects. "We all have daily contact and emotional associations with the clothing we wear, the curtains on our windows, sheets, quilts, coverlets and blankets on our beds, rugs on our floors and hand-towels in our kitchens," Strand said.

"These objects have entered our lives and language as metaphors for hearth and home, for covering and protecting, for warmth and vulnerability."

Strand considered carefully the artists and their work for the exhibition. "I have purposely chosen two surface designers, two weavers, two sculptors, a papermaker, and an emboriderer/ weaver who works in installation forms to begin to suggest the broad range of artwork grouped under the textile art label," Strand said. Other artists who have contributed to the exhibition are: Marjorie Durko Puryear, Fuyuko Matsubara, Charlotte Hamlin, and Jo Stealey.

The show continues through Nov. 17 at the Morris Center Gallery, which is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.

The exhibition is supported by the Friends of Art, The University Museum, and the SIUE Department of Art and Design.

SIUE, SIUC To Sponsor Jan. 4-14 Expedition To Egypt

SIU Edwardsville is co-sponsoring a travel-study program to Egypt Jan. 4-14 for up to 35 travelers who will be led by a team of professors in various fields of ancient culture. Faculty members are from SIUE and SIU Carbondale

Travelers will visit Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, including sites of ancient Egypt, temples and tombs, and experience a camel ride into the Sahara at dusk, a visit with Bedouins, and a three-day luxury cruise on the Nile to Abu Simbel. Students who take the trip may earn up to six semester hours of credit in a variety of subjects and may apply for financial aid for the trip through SIUE.

Presentations to answer questions about arrangements are scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Edwardsville Public Library, and at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in Room 3117 of Peck Hall on the SIUE campus.

SIUE English Language and Literature Professor Lloyd Kropp, who participated in a similar program earlier this year, said such a trip could be a life-changing experience. "For people who love the long ago and far away, the strange and the beautiful, the ancient and the mysterious, this trip to Egypt will be excellent."

Allison Thomason, assistant professor of Historical Studies, added: "The SIUE trip is especially excellent since it involves visits to many important archaeological sites that are not normally part of professional tours of Egypt. The program also exposes students to the dynamic world of modern Egypt for an interesting experience with a foreign culture."

For more information about the January trip, call Associate English Language and Literature Professor Nancy Ruff, (618) 650-3649, or write by e-mail: nruff@siue.edu. 

October 31, 2000

Dance In Concert Set For Nov. 9-12 In Dunham Hall Theater

Dance In Concert, the annual dance program from the Department of Theater and Dance, is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 9-11, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, all in Katherine Dunham Hall theater. This year's concert contains a piece choreographed by Professor J. Calvin Jarrell, director of dance, which features Andrew Lackey, an SIUE theater major with a disability and who is in a wheelchair. Elements of the piece are loosely based on the book, Fly By Night, by Randall Jarrell, about a small boy who flies from his bed at night. Funding for the piece comes from the SIUE Friends of Theater and Dance, the SIUE Office of the Assistant Provost for Cultural and Social Diversity, and the Department of Theater and Dance. Shown here with Lackey are: (clockwise from top left) Sharon Rodawold of Wilmington, Cari Gaffke of Mundelein, Kristin Best of Rochester (behind Lackey), Julie Scott of Granite City, Heather Hill of Wood River, Katie Drienen of New Athens, Elizabeth Martinkus of Princeton (kneeling), Jenny Baker of Bunker Hill, Susan Zaiser of Manchester, Mo., Taimica Nrita of Edwardsville (kneeling), and Shamar White of Evanston (kneeling). Tickets for the dance concert are $7; senior citizens and students, $5. To order tickets or for more information, call the SIUE Fine Arts box office, (618) 650-2774, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2774. (SIUE Photo).

20 Winners Receive Refunds Of Parking Decal Fees

Usually those who drive cars to campus everyday find themselves giving money to University Parking Services. Recently, the office was able to refund some of that money to 20 lucky motorists who applied for their stickers by Aug. 1.

It was part of a giveaway offer to try and shorten the usually long lines that appear at Parking Services at the beginning of each fall semester. "We used to offer Cardinal tickets or a membership to the Fitness Center," said Carolyn Turner, manager of Parking Services, "but we didn't receive all that much response."

But, this year's offer to refund $70 for an employee or $60 to a student seemed to do the trick. "This time we got a lot of students involved who took advantage of the Aug. 1 deadline. The result was we had shorter lines for fewer days compared with past years," Turner said.

Winners of the refunds are:

Students Employees

$60 $70

Nicholas Fogleman Veronica Corradini

Jason Owen Rachel Ritterbusch

Kathryn Stuart Andrew Weber

Fan Zhang Barbara Davis

Mark Koester Bryce Sullivan

Nicholas Perjack John Meisel

Joshua Pohlman Amy Brown

Rachel Rodeghiero Phillip Veenstra

Mike Cantu Margaret Simons

Kyle Briggs Linda Perry

Turners said the program will be continued because it accomplished the objective. "This was the best year in recent memory," she said. "We're very appreciative of everyone who applied for their stickers by Aug. 1."

Art Auction Raises Money For Several Art And Design Programs Helping Students

If you appreciate art, you'll appreciate the 23rd Annual Art Auction set for Thursday, Nov. l6, at Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville. Preview of works begins at 6 p.m. and the auction begins at 7.

Every year the Friends of Art assemble an impressive array of artwork from faculty, students, and alumni of the SIUE Department of Art and Design and auction it, all in the name of enhancing the university's undergraduate and graduate art programs.

Since l977 the Friends have assisted the department in staging its biggest fund-raiser of the year; last year's event saw more than 200 pieces sold by professional auctioneer Gary Neimeier; and 40 additional items sold during the Silent Auction.

The 1999 auction was a spirited event with intense competition for choice artworks. Attendees come from several states for this auction, which raised $24,000 last year.

Two awards-one named for retired long-time Art and Design Chair Don Davis and the other for the late Robin Brown, who was chair for 10 years after taking over for Professor Davis-are given for students' works.

Money raised by the auction are used to fund a number of events for the department and its students. Last year, these included 13 nationally and internationally-known artists who came to SIUE for workshops and lectures. The funding also supports the Art Scholarship Fund and helps purchase books and films about art and design for SIUE's Lovejoy Library.

Additional monies are awarded to students traveling to conferences, for visiting artist receptions, the High School and Art Auction Awards, the Graduate and Undergraduate Exhibit Purchase Awards, and stipends for speakers in the Art Seminar. The funding also aids the local ArtEast Studio Tour reception.

For further information, contact Dianne Lynch, (6l8) 650-3073, or Friends of Art President Dawn Nash, at Morning Storm Studio, (6l8) 656-87l0.

One-Person Show Addresses Multiculturalism Issues

Faces of America, a one-person show by Colin Cox that addresses issues surrounding multiculturalism in today's society as seen through the eyes of Generation X, will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Mississippi-Illinois Room of the Morris University Center.

SIUE's Expressions of Diversity Committee is sponsoring the show starring Fran de Leon. The play presents eight characters all based on true stories researched through workshops and interviews with high school and college age populations. Admission is free; call Lisa Ramsey, (618) 650-2686, for more information.

The eight characters depicted each represent a different cultural aspect of American society: African, Asian, Mexican-American, Native American, East Indian, European, Happa (mixed blood) and an "All in One Generation X-er."

First produced at the Los Angeles Theatre Center in California in March 1995, Faces has since embarked on a national tour of more than 200 colleges and universities including the University of Southern California, Pepperdine University, Cornell University, Colgate University, Penn State University, as well as community colleges and private schools across the country.

Featured as a Los Angeles Times "Best Bet," Faces of America enjoyed playing to a full house, standing ovation for the United Nations at a special performance for the 51st Annual United Nations Day.

As a solo performer, de Leon has toured extensively to 100 cities in 20 states with Playfair, a specially designed interactive student program. She also has worked with several noted theater companies, including the East West Players, The Pacific Resident Theatre Ensemble, The Educational Theatre Company, and Will & Company. Her theater credits include Buddha Baby in Canned Goods, Nerissa in The Merchant of Venice, Aramis in The Three Musketeers, Carolyn Babbitt in A Woman's Hand, and Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream for the Sixth World Shakespeare Congress in 1996.

The Nov. 9 event at SIUE is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Office of the Assistant Provost for Cultural and Social Diversity, and the Expressions of Diversity Committee.

Johnny Moses Returns To Campus November 4

Whistemenee will return to campus as the leaves continue to fall in autumn, and he will again tell his stories and sing his songs.

To Greg Fields and to others who await what has become an annual tradition on campus, the return of Whistemenee, or Johnny Moses, as he is usually known, brings another opportunity to gather in fellowship "around the primal fire."

Johnny Moses-a storyteller, historian, teacher of Native Northwest Coast languages, and practitioner of the SiSíWiss tradition and who hails from the Nootka and Tulalip Nations-will visit the SIUE Religious Center from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Moses will offer songs, stories, and dances for all ages. A potluck supper will be served at 4 p.m.; those who participate in the potluck should bring a covered dish.

"Johnny tells tells ancient stories of the Pacific Northwest Coast, using humor, animal voices, sign language, and languages," says Fields, an associate professor of Philosophical Studies, "including Nootka (Nuu-cha-nulth) of his native Vancouver Island, and a number of Salish languages of the Puget Sound area around Seattle."

Fields explains that Moses was trained from youth in several of the Pacific Northwest's many medicine societies. One of those medicine societies, SiSíWiss, he shares through storytelling. "In the growly voice of Bear Man-his hand forming a great bear-paw- Moses tells a story of the origin of time, of how we got to have day and night, by a singing and dancing contest between Bear Man (who wanted to sleep one whole year, and be awake the next) and Ant Lady, who was always busy, and wanted day and night.

"The characters are people with animal names, reminding us of our friends and relatives-and ourselves-giving us gentle lessons about our weaknesses, and examples of generosity, self-respect, and other virtues."

In gathering around a SiSíWiss floor altar to hear the stories, Fields said, "one sees on the altar cloth instances of earth, water, and fire. Earth includes the fragrant Red Cedar that is burned for purification and blessing. A bowl of water honors this essential and cleansing element central to the ocean-based Northwest Coast peoples.

"Candles give the firelight that in old times came from seal oil burned in clam shells. The fourth element -air-is the Sacred Breath. SiSíWiss means 'sacred breath', (si: sacred; wiss: breath). SiSíWiss is known as "a healing tradition," and stories have healing power. Johnny Moses says, the stories are the "sacred breath of our ancestors."

Moses was trained as a "memorizer" of his people's history and culture, and in a lecture on oral history given at SIUE in 1996 he said, "Your soul, which is lost somewhere, will hear the stories and be drawn back to your body."

Along with the short and entertaining stories of animal-people that Moses shares nationwide as a professional storyteller, his work in his local community includes carrying epic stories, some which last several nights in the telling.

"Owing much to the efforts of Moses' aunt, Vi Hilbert of the Upper Skagit," Fields said, "their Lushootseed language is well-documented, and Lushootseed Press recently published an Epic Story carried by Johnny Moses, The Clothes Look at the People.

The event, which is free and open to the public, commemorates American Indian Heritage Month and is sponsored by the SIUE Philosophy Society, the Office of the Assistant Provost for Cultural and Social Diversity, and the Office of the Chancellor. For more information, call (618) 650-2461.

Willie Epps Retiring After 20 Years Of Service To SIUE

After 35 years as a professional educator, 20 of those with SIU Edwardsville, East St. Louis Center Director Willie J. Epps has announced his retirement effective Jan. 31.

In the meantime, Epps will step down from his post Nov. 1 to allow the newly appointed acting director, Patricia Harrison, an opportunity to serve for most of the academic year. Harrison's appointment is subject to approval by the SIU Board of Trustees.

During his tenure as director of the center, Epps has presided over tremendous growth, achieving a number of benchmark goals:

• An increase in local, state, and federal funding of programs offering educational, social, and health care services to more than 2,000 clients daily, from pre-schoolers to senior citizens.

• Overall supervision of more than 400 professional and civil service employees

• Management of an annual budget totaling more than $16 million

• Head Start Program Quality and Excellence Awards

• Establishing the SIUE East St. Louis Charter School

• Helped to gain a $27 million appropriation from the Illinois General Assembly to construct a new facility to house the center (Completion expected by 2003)

Associated with SIUE since 1980, Epps initially was director of the National Science Awareness Demonstration Program at the East St. Louis Center and later was named director of the university's Head Start Program in St. Clair County. He assumed leadership of the center in 1994.

He holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Kansas State University. He earned a baccalaureate at Mississippi Valley State University and a master's in education from the University of Southern Mississippi.

In addition to his accomplishments at SIUE, Epps also serves as vice president of the Greater East St. Louis Community Fund and is vice chair of the Logan College of Chiropractic Board of Trustees.

Among his many awards and honors, Epps has received a Kansas State Doctoral Fellowship; received a Master Executive Training, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; named Region V Outstanding Head Start Director of the Year, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; named Outstanding Leader of St. Louis, Center for Leadership of St. Louis; and received the Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award, SIUE.

Harrison, who has been associated with the East St. Louis Center since 1983, has been assistant director since 1995. From 1988-1995, Harrison was coordinator of the center's Upward Bound program. She has successfully written grant proposals that have generated more than $2.27 million annually for the center.

A native of East St. Louis, Harrison earned a bachelor of science in Biological Sciences from Illinois State University in 1979 and a master of science in Education Administration from SIUE.

Young Wrestlers Prove Strong At Lindenwood Open

A step in the right direction. In the first tournament of the season and a young squad, the Cougar wrestlers made a statement by finishing the Lindenwood Open with three champions.

"It is a big step in the direction we want to go," said Coach Booker Benford. "We had success last weekend and even those who lost wrestled tough and stayed focused in their matches." Benford said his team was in very good shape, which had a lot to do with their success. "The Lindenwood Open isn't really the toughest open, but it put us in a very good position to have success in the upcoming tournaments."

Zach Stephens (St. Charles, Mo.), Aaron Wiens (Cicero) and Michael Butts (Carthage, Mo.) won each of their respective weight classes at the open. At 174 pounds, Stephens won all three matches, including winning the championship match in a 30-second tiebreaker. Wiens won the heavyweight class with a 3-1 win in overtime. At 165 pounds, Butts also won in a 30-second tiebreaker after winning four prior matches to make it to the finals.

Also placing for the Cougars was sophomore Steven Bryant (Bethalto). Bryant won four matches and placed third in the 141-pound weight class. "This is his first competition in a long time. He looked sharp and went out with a lot of intensity. He will be a force for us at 141 this season."

Springfield High to SIUE; State Champs To Co-Captains

Juniors Cress Maddox and Ryan Stoddart have played soccer together at SIUE for three years and have been instrumental in many wins. Their biggest win at SIUE's Ralph Korte Stadium however, did not come while playing for the Cougars.

In 1997, Maddox and Stoddart were starters on defense for Springfield High School, which made it to the first IHSA Class A state finals played at Ralph Korte Stadium in Edwardsville. Springfield won the state championship with a 7-0 victory over St. Joseph's High School (Westchester). "It was the first time the (Springfield) soccer team had even made it to [the] state [finals], and we won the championship game 7-0," Stoddart recalled. "It was the thrill of a lifetime."

Maddox and Stoddart have played soccer together for many years (since fifth grade) and it shows on the field. "We know where the other is going to be on the field," Stoddart said. "I know where he'll be so I know what the defense is going to have to do.

Maddox echoes that sentiment: "We know what we're capable of doing. I know when he (Stoddart) needs help and he can tell whether to stay up on defense or fall back."

The two also serve as co-captains for the Cougars, ranked 25th nationally among NCAA Division II schools and with a chance to make it to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1997.

Maddox was recruited by Head Coach Ed Huneke while at Springfield. "Cress is a physical specimen with a big heart," Huneke said. "He's very fast, has a great vertical leap and is extremely tough."

Maddox also liked what he saw at SIUE. During his senior season at Springfield, the Cougars finished the season ranked No. 3 in the nation. He also knew that he liked his experience at Ralph Korte Stadium. "They had a good team, and I just liked the campus." Maddox said.

As a freshman, Maddox earned a spot in the starting lineup. During the fifth game of the season, he broke his collarbone and was out for the year. Since then he has started 35 of the Cougars' last 36 games. In his sophomore season he emerged as the Cougars' top marking back and helped lead the team to an 11-7-1 overall record and 8-2-1 record in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. For his efforts he was named second team All-Midwest Region and second team All-GLVC. A leader on and off the field, it was no surprise when the team voted him as captain.

Stoddart was not heavily recruited out of high school. "I just came to SIUE because I liked the school. I just wanted to walk on and see what happened," Stoddart said. He found some playing time as a freshman but developed more as a sophomore, when he started the last six games of the season. "After the first year, I got a little playing time and I realized that I could do it. I really started working hard," Stoddart said.

Huneke agreed, "Ryan has come a long way. Once he got a taste of collegiate soccer he has worked tremendously hard, and it shows."

The combination of Stoddart and Maddox has worked well this season. "I think we've given every team a pretty good game," Maddox said. "We've beaten ourselves more than they've beaten us." The Cougars have given up an average of 1.1 goals per game, which is third best in the GLVC and the Cougars have not given up more than three goals in any game. "The thing that has hurt us the most are counter attacks on mistakes that we make," Stoddart said. "No one has really penetrated our defense and scored with a set offense."

The Cougars begin the GLVC tournament at home against Southern Indiana University on Wednesday, Nov. 1. If they advance, they will travel to Lewis, who is hosting the semifinals and finals of the tournament. "Our goal now is to win the rest of our games and hopefully make the NCAA tournament," Maddox said. "We all know that we can play with everyone and that all the games we have lost we could have won. We are a close knit team and want to be able to keep playing as long as possible."

Men's Soccer Holding On To NCAA Division II Hopes

Hopes are still alive for an appearance at the NCAA Division II Tournament. But first, Coach Ed Huneke and his men's soccer team have to get through the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament this weekend.

The Cougars defeated Missouri-Rolla 1-0 last Friday (10/27) to finish its regular season 11-6-1 overall and 8-3 in the GLVC. "It was a big regional win that kept our NCAA hopes alive," Huneke said. "It was a very strong defensive effort by the team, particularly Ryan Harken (Bloomington) and Brian Horan (St. Louis)."

Cal Thomas (Rochester) scored his third goal of the season in the win over Missouri-Rolla. SIUE, No. 5 in the region, is the No. 3 seed in the GLVC tournament and hosts sixth-seeded Southern Indiana at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday (11/1) at Bob Guelker Field. With a win, the Cougars advance to the semifinals in Romeoville.

The Cougars defeated Southern Indiana 1-0 in overtime on Oct. 22 at home. "Southern Indiana gave us a real close game last time by taking us into overtime. Winning twice isn't going to be easy, but we do believe we can win."

'Second Season' Starts Nov. 1 For SIUE Women's Soccer

The second season begins Wednesday, Nov. 1, for Coach Brian Korbesmeyer and his women's soccer team. "We still have a stake in the NCAA Tournament," he said.

"If we win out, we might have the opportunity to be considered by the committee."

The Cougars enter the Great Lakes Valley Conference as the No. 2 seed and host a first-round game at 3 p.m. on Wednesday (11/1) against No. 7 seed Wisconsin-Parkside. "It was a real tough match there earlier this season. We won 2-0, but they are a very aggressive team. This is one of the best teams they ever had, and they are looking to keep on improving."

With a win, the Cougars would advance to the semifinals at Northern Kentucky on Friday. SIUE, 13-3-3 overall and 8-0-3 in the GLVC, defeated Missouri-Rolla 1-0 on Friday night (10/27) to end the regular season undefeated in its last 13 games. "Both teams played like it was the last game of the regular season. We picked it up enough in the second half to score a goal and keep them off the board, but we didn't play as well as we could have."

Colleen Creamer (St. Louis) scored her team leading 10th goal of the season off an assist by Tasha Siegel (Collinsville). It was the first assist of the season for Siegel, a two-time All-GLVC sweeper. Sara Decker (St. Louis) leads the team with nine assists and 27 points. Beth Louderman (Girard) posted her sixth shutout of the season and lowered her goals against average to 0.78.

Volleyball Travels To Quincy, St. Louis; Looking For Wins

Coach Joe Fisher said his team is looking for two wins to end the regular season on a positive note. SIUE travels to Quincy and Missouri-St. Louis on Friday and Saturday (11/3-11/4), respectively.

The Cougars play Quincy at 7 p.m. and Missouri-St. Louis at 1 p.m. "These are two big matches to avenge two early-season losses to each team," Fisher said. "We are battling with teams for seeding next weekend at the conference tournament and need to get two wins to move up. Ending the season at .500 is going to be a goal for us going into the tournament."

The Cougars lost all three matches last weekend at home to Northern Kentucky, Indianapolis and Rockhurst. SIUE is 10-16 overall and 6-8 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Senior Melissa Schaeffer (Ballwin, Mo.) had a solid match on Saturday in a three-game loss against the University of Indianapolis. Schaeffer finished with 13 kills and 16 digs. Senior Lindsay Rust (Belleville) and freshman Andrea Voss (Breese) also had good weekends. Rust tallied 41 kills and 47 digs last weekend, while Voss contributed with 19 kills and seven total blocks. Rust continues to lead the team in kills per game (3.83), kills (360) and digs (373). She is first in the GLVC with 3.97 digs per game and tied for eighth with 3.83 kills per game. Voss leads the team with 32 block solos and 86 total blocks. She is second in the conference with 1.16 blocks per game.

Frerker Asking For Better Performance At Regionals

Strong races and a better performance are what Coach Darryl Frerker is looking for from both his men's and women's cross country teams this weekend at the NCAA Division II Regionals. The regionals are on Saturday (11/4) in Ashland, Ohio.

The men's 10,000-meter race begins at 10:30 a.m. with the women's 6,000-meter race to follow at 11:15 a.m.

On the women's team, Frerker is looking for a much better performance than the conference race two weeks ago. The women finished the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships in seventh place. "We are very young and have a lot of talent. I am hoping to finish in the upper half this weekend," Frerker said.

The women's team will consist of six freshmen-Carrie Carducci (Powell, Ohio), LeeAnn Lomax (Georgetown), Breanne Steffens (Moline), April Greenwood (Mt. Vernon) and Maria Ewersmann (St. Paul, Mo.)-and one junior in Jill Irlam (Virden). Carducci was the top finisher for the Cougars at the GLVC Championships with a 12th-place finish and a time of 23 minutes, 10 seconds.

As for the men, Frerker said he believes they also have the opportunity to finish in the upper half of regionals. "Since we don't have anyone graduating, I look for regionals to be an experience to have a strong team in the future."

The men's regional team will consist of junior Robert Old (Hendersonville, Tenn.), sophomores Jason Olszowka (Lockport), Dustin Gentry (Charleston) and Darren Dinkelman (Nashville) and freshmen Tyler Krauss (Freeburg), Nick Campbell (Charleston) and David Droege (Nashville). Krauss was the top finisher at the conference championships two weeks ago for the Cougars. Krauss came in 18th with a time of 33:40.

Cougar Wrestling Begins Season At Lindenwood Open

Loaded with a core of young, new faces, the 2000-2001 season of Cougar wrestling begins this weekend under Coach Booker Benford at the Lindenwood Open. The open starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday (11/4).

The team returns two starters from last season along with 18 newcomers to the SIUE program. Benford isn't looking for a miracle after a 0-9-1 season from a year ago. He is well aware of the youth on his roster. "I am just looking for them to give their best, not give up, and wrestle hard for all seven minutes," said Benford.

The one thing Benford is looking for is improvement from last season. "I expect to improve the win-loss record from a year ago and see a lot better wrestling from the team since I am able to implement more practice situations with a bigger roster."

Zach Stephens (St. Charles, Mo.) and Aaron Wiens (Cicero) return from a year ago and are expected to be the leaders on the squad. Stephens, a 174-pounder, finished last season 16-15, the second best record on the team. Wiens recorded a 6-21 record and one pin at the heavyweight position.

It Takes A Village ... To Tell SIUE's Story On Weekly TV

After a few years in the real world of television production, SIUE graduate Valerie Wieman is back on campus for a graduate degree and she has a few stories to tell-mostly about her alma mater.

Wieman is a graduate assistant in the Department of Mass Communications, where she received a bachelor of science in 1998, and she's in charge of SIUE Global Village, a weekly series that is airing on cable access channels in the Edwardsville and Granite City areas (each Ch. 6) and on Continental CableVision in Belleville and St. Louis County (Ch. 3). She also will get some airtime soon on the Higher Education Channel (HEC-TV) in St. Louis.

"Our goal as far as content is concerned is to present the university to a wider audience," Wieman said. "We're producing interesting feature stories about the people who work here and about the students." Wieman said ideas for stories come from several sources on and off campus. "The purpose of this program is to showcase all the great things being done at SIUE."

She has tried to get the word out about the show to faculty and staff, as well as students. "Eventually, I'd like to see the series featured on the closed circuit network in the residences on campus," Wieman said.

After graduation, Wieman went to work in Springfield at WICS-TV (Ch. 20) and then WKEF-TV (Ch.22) in Dayton, Ohio, before landing a job as a producer of the Saturday and Sunday morning shows on KSDK-TV (Ch. 5) in St. Louis. "That's a part-time job which allows me to attend classes at SIUE."

Another goal for Wieman is to provide undergraduates a chance to learn as much as they can about television production and deadline pressures. "I have more than 20 students working on this project and we're scheduled to produce more than 20 shows by the end of this academic year," she said.

"I'm trying to take what I've learned in the past 2-1/2 years and pass it on to these undergrads," Wieman said. "This will help students be better prepared for this work in the real world. Ans, so far, these students are doing a great job. We had a slow start and we've only got three shows in the can, and I threw a lot at them in the beginning.

"But, they've learned how to work as a team and things are much smoother now." 

September 5, 2000

SIUE Ads To Air During 2000 Olympic Games

If you're planning on watching the 2000 Olympic Games, put down that remote when the commercials come on. Otherwise, you'll miss the ads for SIUE.

The university has purchased several 15-second ad spots during the first week of the Olympics (Sept. 17-24) being televised locally on KSDK-TV, Ch. 5. Four different ads focus on the University's attributes. "The goal is to build the university's image and awareness among a greater audience in our regional area," said Pat Williams, vice chancellor for Development and Public Affairs.

"The ads are not necessarily for recruiting purposes, although image awareness-building and maintenance certainly promotes recruiting, relationship-building and community relations." Williams said the ads for the Olympics continue an emphasis on TV ads that began in August on KMOV-TV, Ch. 4, and continued in September on KSDK.

"From a purely practical standpoint, this was an outstanding 'buy' for us," Williams said. "The two TV stations brought very affordable ad packages to us. Development and Public Affairs worked with Admissions and Graduate Studies to build and fund the original ad concepts. It definitely was a team effort.

"The Olympic ad package seemed like a natural extension of our efforts from earlier this summer."

Cardboard Boat Regatta, Music, Sports, Food All Part Of Cougarfest 2000

Cougarfest 2000 promises to be more fun than a barrel of, er....uh, well, cougars!

The Cardboard Boat Regatta will make a comeback on Cougar Lake, good food will be available, and live music and soccer will keep Korte Stadium hopping, all from Friday, Sept. 29 to Sunday, Oct. 1.

Here's a schedule of events:

• Friday-

Men's and Women's Soccer plays host to St. Joseph's at Korte Stadium, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., respectively; Volleyball plays host to UM-St. Louis at the Vadalabene Center, 7 p.m.; Alumni Hospitality Tent at Korte; Toga Contest for students at soccer games.

• Saturday-

Activities begin at 10 a.m. and continue throughout the day, including food and activity booths at Korte, with a chili/BBQ cook off; the annual Alpha Phi Fiesta Bowl Football Tournament on two fields at the Korte complex; the Cardboard Boat Regatta at Cougar Lake Recreation Area, campus tours conducted by STARs, special open house/activities in various university buildings, including the new B. Barnard Birger Hall; Construction Alumni Softball Game at the stadium complex, SIUE Alumni Soccer Game, SIUE Alumni Baseball Game. Booths will close at 6 p.m. The Capitol Steps, a nationally known comedy troupe from Washington, D.C., will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Meridian Ballroom as part of the Arts & Issues series. Visit the Arts & Issues Web site for ticket information. A 7 p.m. concert at Korte will feature Otis Day and the Knights, the blues band from the hit movie, Animal House.

• Sunday-

Men's and Women's Soccer play host to IUPU-Ft. Wayne at 12:30 and 3 p.m., respectively, at Korte.

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What Does It Take To Be A Student Survivor?

-Eric Voss, Aug. 23, 2000

Good afternoon. Welcome to SIUE and the adventures of university life. I have been looking forward to today for several months, but perhaps not for the reason you may think. Yes, I do enjoy the relief of the approaching cooler autumn weather. Yes, I am always re-energized by the arrival of new students on campus. Yes, I do love teaching classes, and working with student researchers in the laboratory. These are all reasons to celebrate, but the real reason I have anticipated the arrival of Aug. 23 is that tonight is the final episode of the hit CBS show, Survivor.

I am almost ashamed to admit that I am completely addicted to the show, and I am not alone. Last Wednesday evening, 28.7 million Americans tuned in Survivor, and more are expected to watch tonight. On May 31, the producers placed 16 contestants on a desert island near the Malaysian section of Borneo. Contestants have had to scrounge for their food, build their own shelter, and participate in various physical and intellectual challenges. Every three days they are required to vote one of their own off the island, and the last one left after 39 days wins $1 million. The show is so hot that CBS is charging Super Bowl-sized ad rates of $600,000 for a 30-second spot.

What is most fascinating about the show is that those most likely to survive when stranded on a real desert island were among the first to be voted off. Although highly entertaining, so-called "reality TV" is not very real. Sonya, a true survivor of cancer was the first voted off, quickly followed by B.B., the millionaire real estate mogul, and Stacey, the San Francisco attorney. Ramona, a member of my own profession, chemistry, was the next to fall. Although highly trained in real wilderness survival, contestants Gretchen and Greg were also among the first to go. Many realized much too late that the most important skills needed to stay on the island were not wilderness survival skills, but the skills of effective human social interaction. This may explain why corporate trainer and "Tagi Alliance" leader Richard is among the final four survivors.

Here at SIUE, you are not a member of the Tagi, Pagong, or Rattana tribe, but are a member of the university community, and your adventures as a student will be much more interesting than those on Survivor island. As a university student you will not have to eat rats or larvae, sit next to a naked guy, or encounter "immunity" or "luxury challenges," but you will have challenges nonetheless. Like contestant Dirk, your beliefs may be questioned by those around you. Dirk chose a Bible as his one luxury item to bring onto the island, spent much of his free time discussing his faith with the other contestants, and purposefully left the Bible behind for them to read when he was voted off. Will you stand up for your beliefs or go along with the crowd? Another contestant, Joel, made sexist comments to the women of the tribe and was quickly voted off. How will you deal with those around you making sexist or racist remarks? Jenna and Gervase, both single parents, had to cope with an extended stay away from their children. In fact, Gervase's fourth child was born while he was away on the island. What strategies do you have to balance the responsibilities of family and school? Greg and Colleen found romance on Survivor island, though their behavior jeopardized their chances to win. How will you balance social and academic pressures? You will certainly meet lifelong friends while here, and may even find your future spouse while at SIUE.

Your success in university life depends on your ability to adjust to the freedom of independent living and the responsibilities of being a student. If you look carefully at the Survivor logo, there are three words around it: "Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast." Survivor contestants who have followed these "rules" most effectively are among the last to remain. These guiding words can also apply to the adventures of university life. Let's look at them one at a time.

Outwit: Think about the primary reason you are here. SIUE is an educational institution, and the main reason you are here is to get an education. Although there are other aspects to campus life, don't forget your obligation to academic studies. Like the first to be booted off Survivor island, the first students to leave SIUE are those who have not recognized the real skills needed to survive. They may have been extremely successful academically in high school, but fail to recognize the added challenges of college classes. When I teach CHEM121a, the chemistry course required for all science and engineering students, only about half of the class "survives" to the end of the course with a grade of C or better. I am not happy about this fact, but it is not unique to me as the teacher, nor to chemistry courses at SIUE. My personal belief is that for many students, chemistry is the first of many rigorous university courses that require disciplined daily study. Once a student has mastered the problem-solving skills and study habits necessary to succeed in chemistry, they are well prepared for future science courses. A rough guideline we recommend is to study two hours outside of class for every one hour in class. For CHEM121a, a four credit-hour course, that means four hours in class, and at least eight more outside for a total of at least 12 hours per week studying chemistry. The most successful students have told me they often spend even more.

Outplay: Unlike a deserted island, there are many opportunities for play at SIUE. During your time here, don't miss out on the many available activities. You may wish to cheer on the Cougars at an intercollegiate athletic event, visit an art exhibition, or attend a concert. Perhaps you will form an intramural team with friends. For social fulfillment you may choose to join a fraternity or sorority, or a faith-based fellowship group. There are also many community service organizations you can become involved with. If you want to meet someone famous, the Arts & Issues series features distinguished speakers and performers. A good guide to what is happening on campus is the campus newspaper, the Alestle. Remember that education is not limited to the classroom, and you are early on in a lifelong learning process.

Outlast: For the Survivor show, the 39 days on the island were just the beginning of what contestants had to endure. Each contestant was required to sign a contract that very specifically stated the rules they must follow during the media blitz after the broadcast of the show. If they reveal the identity of the winner, they will be sued for $4 million, and they are not allowed to publish a book based on their experience for at least three years. You too have a contract of sorts with the university and that is the SIUE Undergraduate Catalog. Answers to many of the questions you will have in the coming years are contained in this book. To last to the completion of your degree, you will need to fulfill certain requirements in general education and in your major, and they are all outlined in here. The catalog contains academic policies and requirements, financial information, degrees and programs offered, the SIUE statement of objectives, and a wealth of other information.

When I was asked to speak today, I thought back to my first year in college. It didn't seem too long ago until I realized that the year I started college was the same year that many of you were born, 1983. To you, 17 years has been your entire life. Much has changed since I started college, and we live in a world of rapid change. When I started college, my brother Brian, a computer major, wrote all of his programs on punch cards that he submitted to the university mainframe computer. Now most students have a computer of their own. In 1983, the Arpanet was a U.S. Defense computer network used by a handful of Cold War scientists for swapping military data. Today it has become the Internet, which is used by millions all around the world. My residence hall room had a phone, but it had a rotary dial and the cord only reached about 10 feet. Now students can be seen talking on their cell phones as they walk across campus. Remarkable change is evident in every field of study, and as an educated citizen you must be prepared to continue to learn and to expect the unexpected.

Let me give you an example from my field, chemistry. When I entered college in 1983, it was believed that there were only six forms of carbon, the most common being forms of graphite and diamond. Both graphite and diamond have structures consisting of extended three dimensional lattices of carbon atoms. At that time, if I had suggested the possibility of a molecular form of carbon, my general chemistry professor would have laughed at me. A few years later, in 1985, Richard Smalley and Robert Curl at Rice University isolated a brand new form of carbon consisting of 60 carbon atoms in a discrete molecule shaped like a soccer ball. They named the new molecule buckminsterfullerene, in honor of F. Buckminster Fuller, the Southern Illinois architect who designed the SIUE Religious Center. An entirely new branch of chemistry developed, with consequences in such diverse areas as astrochemistry, superconductivity, and materials science. In recognition of their discovery, Curl and Smalley were awarded the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, which they shared with collaborator Sir Harold Kroto.

This Monday on his morning radio broadcast, The Osgood Files, news commentator Charles Osgood reminded us how sad it is that more people are involved in following the Survivor show than are interested in the Presidential election. Osgood will be at SIUE on Friday, Oct. 20, as part of the Arts & Issues series, and I look forward to what he has to say about matters more important than Survivor. Although the winner of the Survivor show is a closely guarded secret, I have heard rumors that in one of the last immunity challenges the four remaining survivors will answer questions about the 12 castaways who have been voted off the island. Ironically, in a contest that has been dominated by dirty playing and outright lying, the only way to win is to have cared enough to listen while the others were still around. During your years at SIUE, don't make the mistake of losing focus of what is really important, and try to "Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast" with more dignity than those who were stranded on Survivor island.

Change Is In The Works For Dining Services On Campus

Bill Canney was born to serve. "I started my career as a waiter, and food service just got into my blood," he says. "It's what I love to do-serving people, working with people, presenting food."

In spring, Canney joined SIUE as the assistant director for Dining Services, which means he is the man behind the exciting changes going on in campus dining-such as the Skywalk Food Court, located between Founders and Alumni halls.

Since his days as a waiter, Canney has developed an impressive track record in the food service industry, including 14 years as the food service director at the University of Pennsylvania. He's also won numerous awards for designing healthy menus for college dining services.

"We were looking for someone who could take dining services to the next level," says Morris University Center Director Mary Robinson. According to her, Canney was tailor-made for the position. "We had extremely high expectations for where dining services was headed, and when these expectations were shared with Bill, he matched our enthusiasm and our interest. Our chemistry as a team excited me.

"Bill also has the teaching capabilities needed for this position. His job won't just entail putting menus together. Dining Services employs more student workers than any other department on campus, and a large part of Bill's job will be to train and supervise these students."

That's not a problem for Canney. "I love dealing with college students," he says. Already, Canney has been talking with students to gain a feel for the kinds of food most needed on campus. "I've spoken with Indian students to develop recipes that will address their needs. We're working on vegetarian items, ethnic items. "Of course, we'll keep items like burgers, fries, and pork on the menu. Those are the foods (many on campus) want-their part of the Midwestern food culture.

"But, my intention is to bring a uniqueness and a variety to campus dining. Things will change week to week, month to month."

Canney's ever-expanding offerings include a fresh fruit bar, specialty bars, and a spice rack, where diners can add extra flavor to their food. In the near future, students also will be able to access a computer program that will do a nutritional analysis of their meals. "What I'm really hoping to work toward is improving the perception of food service on campus," Canney says of the changes he's implementing.

"I want to increase the quality of freshness. I want to increase the show."

"The show" is something Canney talks about with enthusiasm: "The food will be cooked in front of the customers, made to order. So, if you order a panini-a grilled Italian sandwich-it's going to be grilled right there in front of you; you're going to see it come straight off the grill onto your plate."

In addition, Canney and his staff are doing away with what Canney calls the "institutional feel" of campus dining. "We're doing away with the reliance on stainless steel, making the dining areas into restaurants instead of cafeterias."

Adds Robinson: "We want to move beyond just providing basic sustenance by providing more well-rounded offerings. People are on the go. They're eating out so much these days, and the traditional fast-food campus meal is not what they're looking for now."

Associate Professor Pedals Coast-To-Coast In 52 Days

As an associate professor who teaches exercise physiology, Kay Covington pretty much has to practice what she preaches, and she did that recently when she pedaled a bicycle nearly 4,000 miles across the United States in 52 days.

Covington and 65 other cyclists began the cross-country trek June 3 by placing their rear bicycle wheels in the Pacific Ocean at the Golden Gate Bridge and ended it July 25, dipping their front wheels in the Atlantic Ocean at Portsmouth, N.H. What occurred in between was an exciting experience Covington says she won't soon forget.

"I have ridden several bicycle tours over the years, increasing my distances," says the 45-year-old Covington, who teaches in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. "This one was quite a challenge. The longest tour I'd done before was a 1,400-mile trip on the Alaska Highway last summer."

Covington said the first third of her recent trip was not too eventful, even though it included one day of climbing 8,300 feet for 73 miles. "We eventually crossed the Sierra Nevadas, the Rockies, and went over the Continental Divide, and then crossed the Salt Lake Desert," she said. "But, it wasn't until we left Topeka, Kan., July 1, on our way to St. Joseph, Mo., that I encountered problems."

Covington had been away from the humidity of the Midwest for about a month before this part of the trip and she found herself dehydrating. "I had to get off my bike and lie down every so often because I couldn't replace the fluids in my body quickly enough.

"It was the worst day for me on the tour," she said. "But I went on from there and was OK after that."

Of the 66 cyclists on the tour, Covington said, a 74-year-old rider was hit by a truck, suffering three fractures, and a second rider fell from his bicycle, suffering a fractured clavicle. "I didn't have any close calls with vehicles," she said. "Even though they were close to us, for the most part we were safe."

The trip was organized by America By Bicycle which provided an eight-person staff who assisted the cyclists along the way and transported the group's luggage throughout the trip. With meals and accommodations, each participant paid $4,200 for the experience, an amount that was worth every penny, according to Covington.

"The point was to see America from a bicycle," she said. "We had an itinerary but we didn't necessarily all have to be together every minute, so there was time for some sightseeing.

"Any touring cyclist will tell you it's their dream to ride across the United States," Covington said. "I guess I could have done this trip by myself, but it would have been a lot more stressful and not near as much fun. We all bonded with this common goal."

As for the memories, Covington said it's been hard to articulate what it all meant to her. "I was able to observe how this group responded to the strenuous exercise, but I'm not planning to use it for any research. However, I will share the experiences with my students and incorporate the experience into my teaching.

"I had such a good time; it was bittersweet when it was over," Covington said. "The day-to-day interaction with the people was important; we became family. It was special."

Golf Coach Waits For Adjustments To Improve

The SIUE women's golf team began the 2000 season last Friday at the Kentucky Wesleyan Fall Invitational in Owensboro, Ky.

Coach Larry Bennett returned one player from last year in junior Spring Riley (Salem). Riley finished with a 94.1 average in 15 rounds of play. Riley is joined this season by a sophomore transfer and seven incoming freshmen.

"We should be better this season, but it will all depend on how quickly the women adjust to college life." Bennett said most of this season would consist of a "wait-and-see" attitude. "We are a young team. Eventually, I will give all the freshmen an opportunity to play this season.

"I just want them to get comfortable playing at the college level."

Volleyball Readies for Regional Play

Volleyball continues its play on the road this weekend when it heads to Midland, Mich., for the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Challenge. The Cougars, 3-3, play their first match on Friday at 4:30 p.m. against Ferris State. On Saturday, SIUE faces Northern Michigan and Grand Valley State at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., respectively.

"All three are going to be good regional matches and very competitive," said Coach Joe Fisher. "All three have also gone through significant personnel changes in the past year as well." The Cougars fell to three tough opponents last weekend in Nebraska-Omaha, North Florida, and Tampa but proved they were able to hang with them.

Fisher looks to make some minor adjustments this week and hopes his team is rested for the weekend. "We played well last weekend. I think it showed the ladies they could play with the best teams." Senior Lindsay Rust (Belleville) led the team in kills (51) and digs (45) last weekend. Rust is averaging a team-leading 4.04 kills per game and is second with 81 digs on the season. Junior Shanan McLean (Belleville) also finished the weekend strong with 32 kills and 40 digs. McLean leads the team in digs with 82 and is second in kills per game (2.62). Sophomore Kelly Schaill (Princeton) stepped up last weekend and recorded 30 kills in the three matches. Schaill is averaging 2.38 kills per game and is second on the team in total blocks with 17.

"I was happy with Kelly's offense last weekend. She showed consistency over the weekend and kept us in the matches. She also took some of the pressure off of Lindsay and Shanan."

Men's Soccer Returns Home To Face Lincoln, Christian Brothers

Men's soccer faces Lincoln and Christian Brothers this weekend at home. The Cougars, 1-2-1, play Lincoln on Friday night at 7 at Bob Guelker Field. On Saturday, SIUE takes on Christian Brothers at 7 p.m.

Coach Ed Huneke looks to this weekend to get his team back on track. "These are two games which could help us get on the winning track, if we are at our best and that is what we are striving for."

SIUE finished in a 2-2 tie with Rockhurst and fell 2-1 to Truman State last weekend. "We would have liked to have had better results. However, I was pleased with most of the play against two strong competitors. We won't have many tough weekends like that, so we should be better if we learn from it."

Yuzuru Takami (Japan) and Justin Huneke (Glen Carbon) each recorded their team-leading second goal of the season over the weekend. Cress Maddox (Springfield) scored his first goal. Eric Modeer (Hershey, Pa.) tabbed two assists while Brandon Gibbs (St. Charles, Mo.) recorded his first assist as a Cougar.

Women's Soccer Heads To Truman State Invitational In Kirksville, Mo.

After a split last weekend, women's soccer travels to Kirksville, Mo., to play in the Truman State Invitational this weekend. The Cougars, 2-2, face Central Missouri State on Saturday at 2 p.m. SIUE wraps up the tournament on Sunday against Truman State at 2 p.m.

Coach Brian Korbesmeyer said this weekend would be important. "With two losses on the seasons and playing two regional teams this weekend, it is really important to come out with victories." SIUE defeated Northwest Missouri State last weekend 4-0 but fell the next day to Northern Colorado 3-0. "I was happy with our game against Northwest Missouri State. Northern Colorado put a lot of pressure on us and deserved to beat us. We had no legs in the second half and as soon as our fitness left us so did our concentration."

Sara Decker (St. Louis), Becky Baker (St. Louis), Emily Anderson (Florissant, Mo.) and Tasha Siegel (Collinsville) each scored their first goals of the season last weekend against Northwest Missouri State. Decker also recorded her second assist of the season on the goal by Baker. Melissa Montgomery (Granite City) and Brandy Bradshaw (Quincy) tabbed their first assists this season.

"Emily has played well since stepping into the starting role." The Cougars had two player on the Cougar Classic All-Tournament team. Siegel earned the honors as a back while Colleen Creamer (St. Louis) was named a top forward.

Tennis Season 'Looks Promising'

Without making any bold predictions, Coach Bill Logan can say one thing about this upcoming season and that is "it looks promising" for the women's tennis teams it returns four letter winners, including senior and All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection Kim Mulherin (Belleville) for the fall season.

In addition, Logan has brought four new players on board. The Cougars finished second last year in the GLVC with an 8-2 mark, reaching the semifinals of the conference tournament before falling to Northern Kentucky 5-2. However, SIUE continued its solid play into the spring season, earning its first NCAA bid since the Cougars won their last of four consecutive national titles in 1989.SIUE went 14-9 overall and finished 16th in the Midwest Regionals.

Mulherin posted a record of 13-9 overall and 8-1 in the GLVC at the No. 2 spot. Logan said Mulherin would move up to the No. 1 position. "I look for her to be the team leader this season." Along with Mulherin, the women's tennis team returns juniors Kelly Wohltman (Effingham) and Gretchen DeLaney (Grafton) and sophomore Keli Keener (Bethalto). Sophomore transfer Laura Zeeb (Greenville) joins the Cougars this season and looks to lock up the No. 4 spot. "She will add more strength to the team."

Freshmen Coryn Reich (Newton) and Amber Stanley (Effingham) and sophomore walk-on Laura Stoeber (Belleville) round out the new players Logan has brought in. "I am very happy with the incoming freshmen and both sophomores joining the team. They will provide additional strength to the team."

Logan believes his team is stronger, making them more capable of taking that next step to a GLVC title. "I think we should be right back in the hunt for the conference title. The team is coming in with more experience."

And, where better to win the conference title at home when the Cougars host this year's GLVC Tournament Oct. 13-14. The first match of the season is on the road on Friday, Sept. 8, against Bellarmine.

Cross Country Beats the Heat

With the first race of the season under their collective belts, Men's and Women's cross country travel to the Washington University Invitational in St. Louis, which begins at 6 p.m. Friday with the women's 5,000-meter run. The men's 8,000-meter run follows at 6:30.

Coach Darryl Frerker said regardless of the heat, both teams had a good start to the season. The men finished third in the SIUE Open last weekend with Jason Olszowka (Lockport) leading the way for the Cougars. Olszowka finished in seventh place with a time of 28 minutes, four seconds. "Jason was up in front where he needs to be."

Frerker was pleasantly surprised with his top five. "Nick Campbell (Charleston) and Steve McNamer (Charleston) stepped up to the competition and filled out our top five." Campbell finished 22nd overall with a time of 29:30 while McNamer was 28th at 29:51. Rounding out the top five for the Cougars are Tyler Krauss (Freeburg) and Robert Old (Hendersonville, Tenn.) with times of 29:15 and 29:47, respectively.

The women finished in second last weekend and were led by Carrie Carducci (Powell, Ohio). Carducci finished third with a time of 20:14. "Carducci looked tough and ran well." Just like the men, the women also had a couple of surprises for Frerker. "LeAnn Lomax (Georgetown) and Maria Ewersmann (St. Paul, Mo.) both ran outstanding races." Lomax finished eighth at a time of 20:52 while Ewersmann came in 15th with a time of 21:46. Lynette Brown (Danville), Breanne Steffans (Moline) and Natalie Kocher (Olney) also finished in the top 20 with times of 21:55, 22:01 and 22:04, respectively.

"The ladies had a better overall race. I was happy with their second-place finish, especially without our two top runners in Amanda Bozue and April Greenwood."

Paquette Exhibition At Morris Gallery Sept. 6-Oct. 9

Paintings by Thomas Paquette, who earned an MFA at SIUE in 1988, will be exhibited from Wednesday, Sept. 6, through Monday. Oct. 9, in the Morris University Center Gallery. The exhibition is titled "Small Works."

Paquette has been an active artist in Portland, Maine, where he resides. A reception for the artist is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the gallery. For more information concerning his work and an extensive curriculum vitae, visit his web site: www.thomaspaquette.com.

In addition, Paquette will be giving a demonstration of his landscape painting techniques from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 7, at the entrance to the Donal G. Myer Arboretum on campus.

The exhibition and demonstration are presented by The University Museum, with the support of the Friends of Art.

Orion String Quartet Leads Arts & Issues 16th Season

The Orion String Quartet, one of the most admired chamber ensembles on the international music scene, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, in SIUE's Katherine Dunham Hall theater as the 16th Arts & Issues season gets under way.

The series has been entertaining Southwestern Illinois audiences at SIUE with distinguished performers and speakers since 1985.

Often hailed for its technical mastery and richness of tone, the Orion String Quartet is led by members Daniel and Todd Phillips, brothers who share the first violin chair, and violist Steven Tenenbom and cellist Timothy Eddy. The quartet was founded in 1987.

Now in its second decade, the quartet performs in the world's leading concert halls and serves as the Quartet-In-Residence at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and at New York's Mannes College of Music.

Arts & Issues Coordinator Richard Walker said the quartet is an appropriate welcome for the new season. "This musical group formed only two years after we began the Arts & Issues program at SIUE," Walker pointed out. "We're halfway through our second decade and I am thrilled to have the Orion String Quartet with us to celebrate our 16th season.

"The quartet also is an excellent example of the quality performers the Arts & Issues series attracts to Southwestern Illinois."

The quartet's program at SIUE will include the Haydn Quartet in C Major, Op. 20, No. 2; the Beethoven String Quartet, Op. 59, No. 2; and the String Quartet in F Major, Op. 96, "American" by Dvorak.

Arts & Issues season tickets are available at $98 for all eight events; students, $49. Admission includes free parking in the lots behind the Morris University Center or Dunham Hall theater. Individual and season ticket information is available by calling (618) 650-2320, or by writing: Arts & Issues, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1083, or by e-mail: rwalker@siue.edu. Season information also is available on the World Wide Web: www.siue.edu/ARTS_ISSUES.

September 19, 2000

Relationship Violence Is Subject Of Events Sept. 25-26

In an effort to raise awareness about relationship violence and how to respond "proactively" to it, SIUE is presenting two days of events on the topic, Monday, Sept. 25, and Tuesday, Sept. 26, in the Morris University Center.

In addition to the events, business cards with emergency telephone numbers are being made available in several locations on campus. The cards are inscribed in memory of Ramonna Johnson-McDonald, an SIUE graduate student who died in 1998 as a result of relationship violence.

The two-day program is co-sponsored by SIUE's Women's Studies Program, the Office of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and the Office of Student Affairs. The events will be conducted by Holly Rosen and Peter Hovmand, both of the Michigan State University Safe Place.

A schedule of events follows:

• Monday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Goshen Lounge-Questions and answers about relationship violence.

• Monday, 7-9 p.m., Madison Room (in Meridian Ballroom)-Community forum on relationship violence: "What Happens After A 911 Call?" Panelists include Sarah Bradbury of SIUE Counseling Services, Capt. Gina Hayes of SIUE Police, Madison County Associate Judge Lola Maddox, Madison County Assistant State's Attorney Kyle Knapp, Cahokia Police Lt. Scott Peoples, and Holly Rosen and Peter Hovmand of MSU's Safe Place. Moderator will be Margaret Trushel of the Oasis Women's Center in Alton. SIUE Chancellor David Werner will welcome participants.

• Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Mississippi-Illinois Room (second floor of Morris Center)-Awareness and Intervention Workshop. All SIUE faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.

• Tuesday, 3-4 p.m., Mississippi-Illinois Room-"What's the Next Step for SIUE?" All SIUE faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.

Enrollment Surpasses 12,000 For First Time Since Mid-'70s

SIUE enrollment stands at 12,193 for fall 2000, continuing a trend of steady enrollment growth. Enrollment has increased by about 300 students per year since fall 1997; this year's enrollment is up 316 students compared to last year.

Chancellor David Werner attributed the increase to planned growth. "Like many other colleges and universities, we have watched the trends and forecasts that show an increase in the number of high school seniors and in seniors who are enrolling in college," Werner said.

"We began to make plans for this growth as far back as the early 1990s, when we began work on our first residence hall, and created a recruiting plan to complement the projected growth of potential students." Werner added that SIUE's enrollment target is 13,500 by 2005.

Enrollment stood at 11,207 in 1997, increasing to 11,520 in '98, and 11,877 last year. This year's enrollment not only reflects an overall increase, but an increase in new freshman, students taking courses on campus, and the full-time equivalent (FTE):

1999 2000 Difference

New Freshman 1,365 1,509 +144

On-Campus 11,606 12,016 +410

FTE 9,123 9,556 +433

Overall enrollment is its largest since 1976; on-campus enrollment is the largest since 1975; and, the FTE is the highest since 1977.

The School of Engineering, which moved into its new building with the beginning of Fall Semester, showed the biggest increase in the number of students with declared majors, gaining about 20 percent, from 815 students in 1999 to 984. Graduate student enrollment increased from 2,564 to 2,610, the second consecutive increase after several years of slight declines.

Students Receive Funds Faster Due To Improvements

This year, SIUE students received financial aid faster than ever before because of advanced technology and improvements in procedures in the Office of Student Financial Aid, says Director Marian Smithson.

Smithson credits her staff for streamlining office procedures which contributed to the higher numbers of students served. "It was a very busy year for our office," Smithson said, "and my staff worked very hard to meet our goals."

The office also took advantage of a new internet confirmation option to pay grants for the Illinois Student Assistance Commission's Monetary Award Program (MAP). "In the past, award payment was delayed because we were mailed MAP confirmations, but now we can access those confirmations via the internet," Smithson said.

In addition, procedures for the Direct Loans program also were streamlined to save time. "Students sign a master note for their first loan and aren't required to sign for each new loan," Smithson said, "and that has helped us deliver funds faster."

By the second week of Fall Semester, more than 5,300 students had received financial aid totaling $13.9 million, an increase of more than 10 percent in the student count at the same time last year and a 25 percent increase in dollar amount over the same time last year. "The university had an increase in enrollment and we were able to stay on time with our payouts," Smithson said.

"This means students are able to begin classes without taking out short-term loans and they're also able to get their textbooks on time. Receiving their checks in a timely manner relieves much of the stress of beginning a school term," she said.

"Our goal is to provide good service to students and support the university's enrollment growth."

New Day, New Home For SIUE School Of Engineering

For a decade, the possibility of a new building for SIUE's School of Engineering figuratively stood on the horizon. In that decade, a lack of space effectively scattered students and faculty across the campus-an academic diaspora.

Now, the new building literally stands on the University's western horizon, the years of waiting given over to the anxiety of the last few moments before the doors officially opened. And once again, a growing program is housed under one roof.

Last week, the new building was formally dedicated as students, employees, donors and friends of the university, alumni and community members joined to acknowledge this addition to campus.

The Engineering Building is SIUE's fifth new building in six years. (Birger Hall will open in October, and Bluff Hall in fall 2001.) Not only will the new building help students explore once they get to campus, but it also is helping recruit new students to SIUE. Enrollment, which had crept up steadily over the last few years, increased more than 20 percent over last year: 815 students in fall of 1999 to 984 students this year.

"I think we're already seeing the benefits of having our program under one roof," said Paul Seaburg, dean of the School of Engineering. "It is easier to 'showcase' what we have to offer and to talk about how good the program really is."

The School of Engineering began in 1968 with 37 undergraduate students. The first degrees were granted in 1970. Graduate students first enrolled in 1980, and the first graduate degrees were awarded in 1985. More than 3,000 SIUE students have received engineering degrees.

Dinner, Dancing, And Jazzin' It Up At The Jazz Supper Dance On Oct. 1

The joint will be jumpin' at the Jazz Supper Dance beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, in Meridian Ballroom where the music will be hot and so will the Southern-style buffet.

SIUE's Friends of Music, WSIE-FM (88.7), and the Department of Music will present the 12th Annual Jazz Supper Dance, one of the most popular campus social events of the year.

Ticket price includes the buffet and big band music performed for dancing by the SIUE Concert Jazz Band conducted by Reggie Thomas, an associate professor of music. The evening also features special performances by local music entertainers and this year's Jazz and Music Achievement Award winners: Johnnie Johnson and Marion Miller.

Tickets are $40 per person; a cash bar also will be available. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of Music, which provides scholarships for SIUE music students. For tickets or for more information, call the SIUE Office of Conferences and Institutes, (618) 65-2660, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2660.

Dedicated

The Shurtleff Fund and the Illinois State Historical Society, with strong support from SIUE, recently erected an historical marker commemorating the pioneer spirit of John Mason Peck, founder of the old Shurtleff College, now the location of the SIU School of Dental Medicine. Peck, who founded several Baptist churches in Missouri and Illinois, traveled from New England with his family in a horse-drawn wagon "to bring the lamp of learning and the light of the Gospel" into the undeveloped West. In 1827, he founded a seminary near what is now O'Fallon, Ill., moving it to Alton in 1831. With a $10,000 gift from Benjamin Shurtleff of Boston, the seminary was renamed Shurtleff College in his honor in 1836. Peck Hall, on the campus of SIUE, is named for the educator. Here, SDM Dean Patrick J. Ferrillo Jr. and SIUE Chancellor David Werner stand near the marker with Clinton H. Rogier, past president of The Shurtleff Fund. (SIUE Photo)

Organizations And Service Groups Invited To Help At Cougarfest 2000

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and its Alumni Association are extending an invitation to community organizations and service groups to participate in Cougarfest, the upcoming weekend of music, sports, memories, open houses and fun.

A celebration of the SIUE community, the fall festival will be held Friday, Sept. 29, Saturday, Sept. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 1. "Cougarfest will be a chance for university student organizations and community groups to spotlight themselves through activities and booths," said festival organizer and SIUE Foundation assistant director, Kathy Turner.

"We invite organizations to participate with food booths, arts and crafts displays, or other activities that will contribute to the overall celebration." Interested organizations may contact either Turner or Jackie Brown, at 650-2345, for more information.

Cougarfest already features a wide range of activities and events that includes Friday night SIUE Men's and Women's soccer games, alumni baseball and softball tournaments, chili and barbecue cook-offs, campus tours and open houses, Family Weekend events such as the Ya' Gotta' Regatta cardboard boat regatta, the annual Jazz Supper Dance, and the Arts & Issues series presentation of The Capitol Steps.

Following the Friday evening soccer games will be a student toga contest, a preview of things to come with the Saturday night festival capper, a Ralph Korte Stadium concert by Otis Day and the Knights of National Lampoon's Animal House fame.

Tickets for the concert are $10; students, $5, and are available through MetroTix. Up-to-the-minute information on Cougarfest is available by calling 618/650-2760 or visiting the Web site: www.siue.edu/COUGARFEST.

Celebrate The Arts Week Set For Sept. 29-Oct. 6

While you're wandering around campus in that toga during Cougarfest, don't forget to think about the arts once in awhile.

And, to help us remember there's more to life than toga parties and soccer games, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and the Departments of Art and Design, Music, and Theater and Dance are inviting everyone on campus to "Celebrate the Arts" Monday, Sept. 29, through Friday, Oct. 6.

The kick-off takes place at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Goshen Lounge. Chancellor Werner will set the stage for the events to follow: A sampling of music, art, and theater to introduce the audience to the week's activities. And, a pumpkin scramble will be a special feature.

Saturday evening at 7:30, Arts & Issues presents the Capitol Steps in Merdian Ballroom; Sunday, Oct. 1, the annual Jazz Supper Dance is set for 5:30 p.m.in Meridian; Thursday, Oct. 5, a Careers in the Arts forum will be sponsored by the Career Development Center, at 11:30 a.m. in Dunham Hall theater, with a free lunch in the lobby; Friday, Oct. 6, a Faculty Art Exhibit Closing Reception takes place in the New Wagner Gallery of the Art and Design Building at 4 p.m.

And, to top off the week, the Department of Theater and Dance has planned Pack the Theater Night on Friday, Oct. 6, for the opening of Stephen Schwartz's hit musical, Working, based on the award-winning book of the same name by Studs Terkel. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. in Dunham Hall theater. Tickets are $7; students, $5. The show continues Oct. 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15. Curtain time for Oct. 8 and 15 is 2 p.m.

For more information about Celebrate the Arts Week, call Lana Hagan at 650-5748, or contact her by e-mail: lhagan@siue.edu.

Louderman Named GLVC Soccer Player Of The Week

Beth Louderman, a senior from Girard, has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conferences women's soccer Player of the Week. Louderman helped the Cougars reach an 8-3 record and a 4-0 mark in GLVC play.

The goalie has yet to allow a goal in conference play and has not allowed a goal in her last 404 minutes, 57 seconds of play. She recorded 12 saves in three games last week in wins over Rockhurst University, Lewis University, and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Louderman lowered her season goals against average to 0.78.

Senior Justin McMillian To Receive Jack Blake Award

Justin McMillian, a senior from Granite City, will receive the Jack Blake Award in a halftime ceremony on Oct. 1 when the Cougars play IUPU-Ft. Wayne at 12:30 p.m. McMillian, who was injured in the preseason, will be the fourth recipient of the honor named for Jack Blake, a former SIUE All-American and member of the U.S. Olympic Men's Soccer team.

The criteria for the award includes outstanding soccer play, leadership, a positive spirit of university and community involvement, a person dedicated to high fitness and intensity, and a 2.5 grade point average or above. McMillian scored nine goals last season and added three assists in helping the Cougars to an 11-7-1 record.

Canned Food Donation Brings Free Admission To Sept. 29 Weekend VB

Cougar volleyball is asking for your support. Anyone attending this weekends games against Missouri-St. Louis and Quincy has the opportunity to receive free admission. All the Cougars ask is that you donate a canned food item and in return any non-students receive free admission to the games.

Cougars Face Lengthy Week In VB

Three wins, six losses, three wins. A pattern may be forming, but Coach Joe Fisher is not fond of patterns unless it's wallpaper.

It's a good thing, too. SIUE, 6-6 overall and 2-0 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, hopes to put an end to the patter at Southern Indiana on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. match.

"Southern Indiana is key because it is the first head-to-head matchup with the two strongest and undefeated teams in our division. Southern Indiana is a much-improved team from a year ago with a new coach and strong, young talent," said Fisher.

SIUE then returns home for the first time in a month to face Lewis on Friday at 7 p.m. and Wisconsin-Parkside on Saturday at 1 p.m. "We want to build on our wins from last weekend. We hope to have the bugs worked out, and it will be nice to finally play at home again," Fisher said.

Lindsay Rust (Belleville) led the team in attack percentage last week at .396 percentage. Rust had 47 kills, seven service aces and 42 digs. She now has 167 kills, 16 service aces and 163 digs, leading the team in all three categories. Stosha DeShasier (Carrollton) also hit well the last three games. She has recorded 20 kills in 54 attempts.

Defensively, Kelly Schaill (Princeton) recorded 10 block assists against Kentucky Wesleyan and Bellarmine. She leads the team with 29 total blocks. Schaill also recorded 16 kills over the last three matches.

Women's Soccer Extends Win Streak to Five

Spreading the ball and adaptation. It's something SIUE Coach Brian Korbesmeyer was pleased to see from his team last weekend and expects from his team in the future. "Against Lewis, we spread the ball well," he said. "We had a much tougher game on Sunday, but having the day off help us to get our legs back.

"The team really battled with Wisconsin-Parkside until we adapted to their physical style of play."

SIUE has allowed just one goal during Great Lakes Valley Conference play and is undefeated with a record of 4-0. The Cougars, 8-3 overall, hope to keep the winning ways alive this weekend at home. It is going to be a tough weekend. SIUE plays Saint Joseph's on Friday night (9/29) at 7:30 at Bob Guelker Field. The Cougars entertain IUPU-Ft. Wayne on Sunday (10/1) at 3 p.m. Saint Joseph's has won one game, lost one game.

"They lost three of its best players last year, so you are not sure what team is going to show up to play," Huneke said. "They have always played us well."

Colleen Creamer (St. Louis) scored two goals in the 4-1 win over Lewis last weekend off assists by Megan Steward (Glenarm) and Melissa Montgomery (Granite City). "We had outstanding play from Colleen. She had excellent passes from Megan and Melissa to put it in the goal."

Korbesmeyer also is happy with the play he is getting from his freshmen. Sara Decker (St. Louis), Becky Baker (St. Louis) and Erin Gusewelle (Edwardsville) have been solid all year long. Decker added two goals and an assist last weekend. She now leads the team with six assists and 14 points. Gusewelle also scored her first collegiate goal in the 2-0 win over Wisconsin-Parkside.

Men's Soccer Settles For Split at Lewis, Wis.-Parkside

Win-loss records don't always tell the story. And, that's why Coach Ed Huneke isn't worried about splitting last weekend's games with conference opponents.

"Obviously, the world is concerned with win-loss results, but coaches have the additional concern with how we played," Huneke pointed out. "I was very pleased that we played extremely well."

SIUE returns home this weekend to begin the second half of conference play with a 5-4-1 overall record and 3-1 mark in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. "I told the team that it is important that we continue to improve in the second half of the season. And if we do, it is going to be a very successful year."

The Cougars play Saint Joseph's on Friday (9/29) at 5:30 p.m. at Bob Guelker Field and IUPU-Ft. Wayne on Sunday (Oct. 1) at 12:30 p.m. Saint Joseph's is showing improvement from last year while IPFW was one of the best teams in the country last year. "We have to do our job to make sure we stop them this weekend," Huneke said.

Cal Thomas (Rochester) and Chris Camacho (Quincy) scored goals over the weekend while Brian Douglas (Centerville, Ohio) recorded his second assist on the season.

Women's Tennis Improves To 5-1

Ten singles victories in two days equal a tough team and two wins. And, most of the singles wins are courtesy of a young team. Freshmen Amber Stanley (Effingham) and Coryn Reich (Newton) are dominating the No. 2 and No. 4 positions, respectively for Coach Bill Logan.

"The freshmen are doing great," Logan said. "Amber is first on and off the court in singles and has been looking strong."

Stanley improves to 5-1 on the season, while Reich is now 4-1. Junior transfer Laura Zeeb (Greenville) has been a solid addition. Zeeb won both her matches at No. 3 and has a 4-1 record.

The Cougars, 5-1 overall and in Great Lakes Valley Conference play, returns home, literally. Not only does SIUE play Southern Indiana on Friday (9/29) at 3 p.m., but it also returns to play on the SIUE tennis courts for the first time in about two years. Southern Indiana comes in 5-0, so it looks to be a very important match in regards to standings. SIUE faces Kentucky Wesleyan at home on Saturday (9/30) at 9 a.m.

Women's Golf Anxious For Next Test

Rested and ready to go. That is what the SIUE Women's Golf team is. After a week off and a strong, record-setting tournament before that, the Cougars are ready to get back on the course.

Coach Larry Bennett's team travels to the Indianapolis Invitational for a two-day tournament on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Records were set two weeks ago at the Illinois Wesleyan Invitational. The team shot a two-day school record of 678 (335-343), while freshman Katie Farrell (Princeton) set two records of her own.

Farrell set the school record for 18 holes on the first day by shooting an 81, which was set two years ago by junior Spring Riley (Salem) (82). She also set the school record for 36 holes with a 167 (81-86).

CC Set for Cougar/Bearcat Challenge

Coach Darryl Frerker is looking for this weekend's meet as a warm-up to the conference championships next weekend. SIUE and McKendree College host the Cougar Bearcat Challenge at SIUE.

The Women's 5,000-meter run begins at 10 a.m. with the Men's 8,000-meter run following at 10:45 a.m. "Both teams have a good shot at being top teams in this meet," Frerker said. "We will get to see some new competition with NAIA teams coming in. But it also is an opportunity to warm-up for conference."

Carrie Carducci (Powell, Ohio) and Jason Olsowka (Lockport) both finished first for the Cougars last time out at the Illinois Invitational. Carducci finished 23rd with a time of 18 minutes, 54 seconds. Olsowka finished 15th with a personal best on the year with a time of 25:52.

"Freshmen have been filling in the top five for both teams throughout the year," Frerker said. "The position in the top five is always changing. We have yet to develop a consistent top five."

Men's Soccer Offense, Defense Both Post Strong Weekend

There are smiles all around. Coach Ed Huneke's team didn't allow a goal all weekend. At the same time, the Cougars scored four goals each against Bellarmine and Kentucky Wesleyan.

"Goals make forwards smile and shutouts make defenders smile," Hyneke said. "It was a high priority to do well in the conference. Two shutouts with a good number of goals makes Monday mornings feel good."

SIUE continues conference play this weekend at Lewis and Wisconsin-Parkside. The team plays Lewis on Friday (9/22) at noon and faces Wisconsin-Parkside at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday (9/23). "It is a very important weekend. These are two highly-regarded teams in the conference and region. Success this weekend could put us up for a very nice season."

The Cougars jumped back over the .500 mark with wins last weekend against conference opponents. SIUE is 4-3-1 overall and 2-0 to start Great Lakes Valley Conference. Brandon Gibbs (St. Charles, Mo.) led the charge last weekend scoring his first three goals of the season while recording two assists. "We have been counting on Brandon to score a lot of goals this season," says Huneke. "I had become a little concerned, but goals tend to be streaky. Hopefully, this is a start of a nice streak for him."

Justin Huneke (Glen Carbon) tabbed two goals over the weekend and now leads the team with five goals and 19 shot attempts. Eric Modeer (Hershey, Pa.) and Cal Thomas (Rochester) recorded two assists. Modeer and Gibbs lead the team with four assists apiece.

Also adding goals were Kevin Corrigan (St. Louis), Cress Maddox (Springfield) and Sean Huneke (Glen Carbon). Matthew Horan (St. Louis) tabbed his second assist of the season.

Women's Soccer Cougars Eager To Continue Their Winning Ways

Coach Brian Korbesmeyer is wasting no time when it comes to getting his women's soccer team back into action. "Anytime you are playing well, you want to get back out there and play again quickly." And quickly they are.

The Cougars are back on the field (tonight, 9/19) against Rockhurst beginning at 6:30 at Korte Stadium. "Rockhurst beat us last year, but we're playing better and a little bit quicker"

After Rockhurst, the Cougars prepare for more conference play. The team travels to Lewis on Friday (9/22) and Wisconsin-Parkside on Sunday (9/24). Both games begin at 3 p.m.

SIUE, which broke the school record for shots in a game with 36 against Bellarmine, swept the first weekend of Great Lakes Valley Conference play by shutting out both Bellarmine and Kentucky Wesleyan 3-0. The team is now 5-3 overall and 2-0 in the GLVC. "With each half this weekend we got better," Korbesmeyer said. "This weekend our depth really showed. We really had a lot of gas in the second halves of both games."

The opportunity to play a number of players also helped. "I think we got over our injury bug," he said. "We're down to just two girls out, and were able to get a lot of player into both games, which allowed some girls to rest."

Michelle Montgomery (Granite City) recorded her first points of the season with two goals and two assists this past weekend. Megan Steward (Glenarm) and Heather Bebe (Florissant, Mo.) tabbed their first goals of the year against Bellarmine. Leslie Henigman's (Florissant) and Colleen Creamer (St. Louis) added goals to the board against Kentucky Wesleyan. Creamer, who added an assist against Bellarmine, now leads the team with three goals and 26 shot attempts. Sara Decker (St. Louis), Becky Baker (St. Louis) and Melissa Montgomery (Granite City) assisted on goals over the weekend. Decker leads the team with five assists.

Douglas Looking Forward; Also Recalls 1997 Cougars

Some things are worth repeating. When Brian Douglas was a freshman at SIUE, he was a part of a soccer team that was 18-2-1 and advanced to the NCAA Division II tournament. Now a junior, Douglas feels that the time is right to go back.

The 1997 edition of Cougar Soccer won a school-record 15 consecutive games and was the first to advance to the NCAA tournament in 15 years. Then, Douglas was one of only a few freshmen on a senior-laden team. Now he is one of the most experienced players on a team that went 11-7-1 last season and returns nine starters.

Douglas looks back fondly on that 1997 team, and is proud of his contributions to one of the best teams in SIUE history. "Going almost undefeated in the regular season my freshman year and making it to the tournament was a great experience," Douglas said. "I played more than I expected to as a freshman. I had an opportunity to show my skills and contribute to a great team."

Douglas believes he has a chance to be a part of another special Cougar team in 2000. "I think we have a chance of making it back to the tournament this year," he said, "and maybe going farther (than in 1997)."

If the Cougars make it back to the tournament, Douglas will play a major role. He's played in 37 games in a Cougar uniform, second only to senior Eric Modeer. Douglas scored one goal and added four assists in 1999, but what Douglas provides for the team does not show up on any statistics sheet. "My position doesn't get opportunities to score many goals, so when you do score a goal or create an assist, it gives you a better feeling, especially when it helps the team win," Douglas said.

"I mean, everyone on the team contributes, but you're recognized officially (for scoring)."

It did not take long this season for Douglas to gain a little recognition. In the first game of the season, against Missouri Southern State, Douglas' leaping header set up freshman Cal Thomas for the Cougars' first goal of the year. The goal tied the game at 1-1. A few minutes later, junior Yuzuru Takami flicked a ball over the goalkeeper's head to give the Cougars a 2-1 win.

Douglas has since added a goal of his own, but is not worried about the slow start. "I've had a good feeling about this team for months," he said. "It's just a feeling I've had that we're going to be successful. We have a lot of talent. Now it's time for me to be one of the leaders of the team and have guys looking up to me and follow my leads, on and off the field. I try to take that seriously."

Off the field Douglas majors in Mass Communications. Like so many college students, it took time for Douglas to settle in on what he wanted to do. After talking to a friend about advertising, he decided to give it a try. "So far, I've loved it," Douglas said. "It offers so many different varieties of classes, and advertising allows me to be creative."

Douglas enjoys being a student-athlete at SIUE, but understands that title comes with responsibilities. "The attention is nice (but) people tend to look at you and hold you at a higher level." He recognizes this with students and professors alike.

When asked which he likes the best about playing-a goal-saving tackle, a sweet pass for an assist, or scoring a goal-the answer comes quickly. "Scoring a goal. It doesn't happen very often, but when it does, it's a feeling like no other."

Professor Visits Russia To Address School Health Issues

A teen-ager on an island off the coast of Russia might live in the midst of a totally different culture, say, from a teen-ager in Edwardsville, Illinois, but both are faced with the same global health issues.

In fact, Mal Goldsmith, Professor of Kinesiology and Health Education, learned this to be true first-hand during a recent visit to Korsakov, a city on Sakhalin Island, off the coast of Russia and just north of Hokkaido, Japan. Under a grant from the Baylor College of Medicine, Goldsmith spent 10 days there working with city officials, educators, and physicians to address teen health issues and create a school health program.

"Korsakov is a fishing town, but the industry is dead now, as free enterprise has Russian fisherman going to Korea or Japan to get better prices," Goldsmith observed. "The economy is depressed, and we found many young people reacting to that kind of stress through smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, and in general leading an unhealthy lifestyle."

Goldsmith said concerned educators are looking for ways to teach Russian youth to make healthy choices. Goldsmith and Nick Iammarino, a professor of Health Education at Rice University, were in Korsakov to share health concerns of American youth and to provide insight into how coordinated school health programs can bring together school, family and community resources to address teen problems.

The concept of a coordinated school health program was presented, including an eight-point model for addressing adolescent health issues. The elements of a coordinated school health program are: health education, health services, healthy environment, school, family and community relations, physical education, school on-site health promotion, school nutrition and food service, and school counseling.

"The key to this model working," says Goldsmith, "is to establish a School Health Council to help implement and evaluate the eight points of the program. The required coordination is all based on the concept that schools do not operate in a vacuum."

Goldsmith said the city realized there would be no help from the current Russian government to turn things around for Korsakov youth, so officials have sought help from around the world and the Baylor project is part of that effort.

In addition to working with educators, Goldsmith also made two presentations to Russian physicians and school health personnel about health attitudes and behaviors of American youth and the role of coordinated school health programs in addressing adolescent health issues.

"We're also interested in sharing results of a study done on the health attitudes and behaviors of Russian youth in Korsakov. Goldsmith said plans already have begun for a follow-up study. "We'll utilize questions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, that have been translated into Russian by another colleague from Baylor," Goldsmith said.

"Eventually, we will share with Russian officials and American educators the results of these comparative studies between American and Russian youth. Such data is helpful in planning prevention education and enables health professionals from across the world to realize how they can learn from each other."

Although he found some of the conditions in Korsakov depressing, Goldsmith said, for the most part, the Russians manage to make a life for themselves. "The people reminded me of a time in the U.S. when Americans had much less, but found happiness in family and friends.

"Russia was under Communism for nearly 100 years, and it may take that country another 100 years for capitalism to evolve into something that improves quality of life for everyone."

Capitol Steps Bring Political Humor To A&I Sept. 30

If all politics "is local," then political comedy must be universal as proven by the Capitol Steps appearing here Sept. 30 as part of SIUE's Arts & Issues series.

The Capitol Steps will perform its special brand of musical satire at 7:30 p.m. in Meridian Ballroom. The SIUE series has been entertaining Southwestern Illinois audiences with distinguished performers and speakers since 1985.

Left, right, or center, this musical troupe of satirists from Washington, D.C., has a laugh and an insult for everyone. Poking musical fun at political figures, the Capitol Steps is a remarkably gifted group of former and current Congressional staffers who skewer the scene "inside the Beltway," responding to the scandal du jour in Washington.

Arts & Issues Coordinator Richard Walker said the Capitol Steps combines a raucous evening of song and satire in a timely appearance-just before the presidential election. "The Capitol Steps will be funnier than ever with an election on the horizon," Walker said. "I'm looking forward to an evening of fun that I'm sure will leave no candidate unscathed."

The Capitol Steps make mirth from their experiences among the very people and places that once employed them. The Steps perform more than 500 shows annually throughout the country. Since the troupe was founded in 1981, it has recorded 20 albums, including the latest, It's Not Over 'Til the First Lady Sings. The group has been featured in three PBS specials, numerous television shows, and can be heard four times annually on NPR stations nationwide during the "Politics Takes a Holiday" radio specials.

Individual tickets for the Sept. 30 event are $16; students, $8. Admission includes free parking in the lot behind the Morris Center. Individual and season ticket information is available by calling (618) 650-2320, or by writing: Arts & Issues, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1083, or by e-mail: rwalker@siue.edu. Season information also is available on the World Wide Web: www.siue.edu/ARTS_ISSUES.

Martin Named Executive Assistant To SIUE's Williams

Kevin W. Martin, formerly associate director of Development for Major and Planned Gifts, as well as Capital Campaigns, at Lourdes College in Sylvania, Ohio, has been named executive assistant to G. Patrick Williams, SIUE vice chancellor for Development and Public Affairs.

Martin also served as the special assistant to the president/CEO of the Lourdes College Foundation and assisted in the planning, preparation, and execution of all fund-raising programs for the college.

In his new position at SIUE, Martin assists the vice chancellor as a member of his staff of senior advisers in the university's efforts to expand and enhance community relations. In addition, he serves as the liaison for minority community affairs and alumni relations.

Martin attended the University of Toledo (Ohio) and Pasadena (Calif.) Community College, majoring in business administration with specializations in marketing and finance. Before entering the field of higher education, Martin had been assistant to the director of income tracking at MCA Music Publishing Company in Los Angeles, where his duties involved identifying, tracking and obtaining payment for lost revenues.

As assistant to the director of copyright for Windswept Pacific Entertainment in Beverly Hills, Calif., Martin was responsible for the tracking and filing of copyright documents. He also was manager of bindery buyout/shipping and receiving for George Rice and Sons in Brisbane, Calif. In addition, Martin was a customer service representative for Area Trade Bindery and a computer customer service representative for Entertainment Partners, both in Burbank, Calif., assistant to the vice president at The Marketing Network in Newport Beach, Calif., and a computer operations manager for Billings-Horn in Cerritos, Calif.

Scholar

Tawnya Hasty of Edwardsville, a freshman studying Early Childhood Education at SIUE, is recipient of the 2000 Staff Senate Scholarship. She is flanked here by Gary Dunn, president of the Staff Senate, and Chancellor Werner. The scholarship is awarded annually to an SIUE staff member's child or grandchild eligible under the $1,000 scholarship's academic guidelines. Tawnya is the daughter of Darrell and Deborah Hasty, secretary in the Department of Theater and Dance. (SIUE Photo)

ROTC Open House

The Department of Military Science is hosting an open house for faculty, staff, and students today from 3-5 p.m. Come see how Army ROTC has grown since its establishment on campus in fall 1993, and meet Maj. Joel Hillison, the new ROTC director. Refreshments and beverages will be served.

August 22, 2000

Meet The New Faculty At SIUE

Seasons change, another year slips by, and new students and faculty appear on campus. It's inevitable and, as we all know, change can be refreshing. What follows is a list of the new faculty and their photos (available at presstime) so that we can recognize them and welcome them to campus.

Carl Bentelspacher, Social Work, was awarded a doctorate in 1984 at the University of Southern California. His dissertation concerns the noncustodial father role, role clarity, and role satisfaction. His scholarly interests include the cultural compatibility of intervention methods. He enjoys music and foreign affairs.

Isaac Abeku Blankson, Speech Communication, holds master's degrees from the University of Oslo and Ohio University, and a docotrate in mass communications, also from Ohio University. His current scholarly interests are international public relations and international/intercultural communication. He and his wife, Faustina, are the parents of two children.

Steve Brown, Art and Design, holds an MFA in photography from the University of Delaware. He teaches introductory, intermediate, and advanced photography, and digital imaging. Scholarly interests include land use interpretation. He enjoys the cinema, cooking, and soccer.

Komie Bumpers, Speech Communication, teaches interpersonal communication and oral interpretation of literature. She is a recent graduate of SIUE with a master's. Her scholarly interests include organizational communication. She enjoys singing, reading, and theater.

Denise DeGarmo, Political Science, recently earned a doctorate from the University of Michigan. Her scholarly interests are international relations, international environmental security, global governance, U.S. foreign policy, and women and development. She enjoys snorkeling, music, sewing, and gardening.

David Duvernell, Biology, teaches in the area of genetics. He was awarded a master of science at Saint Louis University in 1994, and received a doctorate at Virginia Tech, in 1998. His dissertation topic concerns population genetics of Death Valley pupfishes retrotransposable element variation in natural populations. He enjoys a variety of outdoor activities.

Bryon K. Ehlmann, Computer Science, teaches visual basic programming and software engineering. He received a doctorate in computer science at Florida State University in 1992. Last year, he made a presentation, "Object Relationship Notation (ORN) and the ORN Simulator," at the 18th International Conference on Conceptual Modeling, in Paris. He enjoys exercise, running, sports, tennis, and travel.

Daryl J. Floit, Curriculum and Instruction, is a graduate of Illinois State University. His dissertation topic concerns the effects of the quality assurance external review on systematic reform in Illinois public schools. His scholarly interests are school improvement and Professional Development Schools. He enjoys astronomy, weightlifting, dancing, and fishing.

Tom Foster, Physics, teaches astronomy, science, and physics education methods. He was awarded a doctorate earlier this year by the University of Minnesota. His scholarly interests include motivation and confidence in learning, students' learning of concepts in physics, and improving science instruction. He enjoys hiking/camping, basketball, model rocketry, and gaming.

Teri Graville, Mathematics and Statistics, teaches calculus, pre-calculus, and statistics. She was awaded a master's in applied mathematics last year by the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Julie Holt, Anthropology, earned both a master's and a doctorate at New York University. Her dissertation topic concerns animal exploitation and the middle to late woodland transition, a comparison of animal use at mound centers and hamlets in the lower and central Illinois valleys. She enjoys gardening, hiking, and pet therapy.

Garett Jones, Economics and Finance, teaches macroeconomics, money and banking, and microeconomics. He holds multiple advanced degrees from Cornell University, UC-Berkeley, and UC-San Diego. His scholarly interests are in the areas of monetary economics and business cycles. He enjoys camping, backpacking, reading broadly in literature and the social sciences, and kayaking.

Tom Jordan, History, received a doctorate last year from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. A recent publication concerns a book review of Jeffrey Lesser's Negotiating National Identify: Immigrants, Minorities, and the Struggle for Ethnicity in Brazil (1999). His scholarly interests are the 20th century social history of Brazil, and the working-class history of Brazil.

Brian B. Kahn, Curriculum and Instruction, teaches foundation and middle school courses. He received an Ed.D. in 1999 from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Earlier this year, he made a presentation at the national meeting of the Association of Teacher Education. He enjoys music and plays the guitar.

Kathy Ketchum, Nursing, teaches in the psychomotor skills lab and in the area of medical-surgical clinicals. She was awarded a doctorate earlier this year by Saint Louis University. Her scholarly interests include family nursing, stress and coping, and trauma/critical care. She previously held lecture positions in the SIUE School of Nursing. She enjoys reading.

Ruth Kocher, English Language and Literature, teaches a wide range of courses, including African-American women's literature, introduction to composition, and poetry writing. She received a doctorate in American literature, from Arizona State University. A recent book of her poetry, Desdemona's Fire, was published last year by Lotus Press.

Skip Larkin, Philosophy, teaches introduction to philosophy, critical thinking, logic, and epistemology. A 1998 graduate of the University of California-Santa Barbara, his dissertation concerns introspection/self-knowledge and mental content. Current scholarly interests include introspection and privileged access, personal identify, and the philosophy of language. He enjoys baseball and playing drums and guitar.

Sharon Shockley Lee, Educational Leadership, was awarded both a master's and a doctorate by the University of Missouri-St. Louis. An article, "A Root Out of a Dry Ground: Resolving the Researcher/Researched Dilemma" is forthcoming in Ethical Issues in Practitioner Inquiry (Teachers College Press), in the fall. She and her husband, Ken, a clergyman, are the parents of two sons.

Yuliang Liu, Educational Leadership, was awarded a doctorate by Texas A&M earlier this year. Earlier this year, he presented a paper, "The Effects of Nonverbal Cues on Impression Development in Computer-Mediated Communication," during the Graduate Research Competition of the annual conference of the Southwestern Psychological Association. He enjoys fishing, swimming, and exercising.

Andy Lozowski, Electrical and Computer Engineering, received a master of science from Warsaw University of Technology in 1994, and a doctorate in 1998 from the University of Louisville. He has published articles in various journals. Scholarly interests include nonlinear dynamics, analog electronic circuits and systems, and chaos. He enjoys working on cars.

Frank Lyerla, Nursing, received a master's in nursing in 1999 from SIUE. His thesis topic concerns the functional capacity changes at four and eight weeks following cardiac rehabilitation for myocardial infarction patients. His scholarly interests are informatics and cardio-pulmonary. He enjoys sports.

Majid Molki, Mechanical Engineering, teaches advanced fluid mechanics and heat transfer. In 1982, he was awarded a doctorate in mechanical engineering by the University of Minnesota. Earlier this year, he co-authored an article, "Temperature of In-Line Array of Electronic Components Simulated by Rectangular Blocks," in Electronics Cooling. He enjoys reading.

Cindy Nordstrom, Psychology, was awarded both a master's and a doctorate by the University of Akron. Her dissertation concerns the effect of self-regulation on employment interview decisions. She has made presentations about the effect of error management training on computer skill acquisition for mature (over 40) learners, and about the effect of deliberately including errors into employee training programs (e.g., software training).

Matthew Paris, Library and Information Services, was awarded a master of library science by Indiana University. His scholarly interests include adult education, bibliographic instruction, and the history of education. He enjoys theatre, broadcasting, and the performing arts, having performed several major roles with the Indiana Shakespeare Company.

Anne Powell, Computer Management and Information Systems, is a recent graduate of Indiana University. Her dissertation concerns antecedents and outcomes of team commitment in a global, virtual environment. She has written an article, "The Focus of Research in End-User Computing: Where Have We Come Since the 1980s," which has been accepted for publication in the Journal of End User Computing. She enjoys competitive swimming and doing anything with her kids.

Rachel Ritterbusch, Foreign Languages and Literature, teaches beginning and intermediate French and German. She is completing requirements for a doctorate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her scholarly interests are film studies and literature of the Antilles. She enjoys hiking, gardening, travel, and wine-tasting.

Jake Schaefer, Biology, teaches anatomy and physiology. His graduate degrees are from the University of Oklahoma. His dissertation concerns modeling movement an dispersal of stream fish. His scholarly interests are fish dispersal, invasion ecology, comparative anatomy, and the use of technology in education.

Ed Schallert, Philosophy, is a 1990 graduate of SIUE. His thesis concerns William of Ockham's logic, translation from Latin to English, and commentary on inference not typically part of scholasticism. His scholarly interests include the philosophy of C.S. Peirce and logic.

Terri Schweitzer, Art and Design, is a doctoral student at SIUC. She has published articles about art journal topics, and about art curriculum and instruction. She enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, and fiber arts. In 1993, she won a Citicorp award for teaching excellence, and in 1994 was honored with the St. Louis Art Museum Educator Award.

Paul Seaburg, Engineering, joined the university community in July as dean of the School of Engineering. His received a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1969.

Masangu Shabangi, Chemistry, teaches analytical, general, and nursing chemistry courses. He was awarded a doctorate last year by the University of Toledo. His scholarly interests are the development of biosensors, and the development of new room-temperature-fused organic salts. He enjoys teaching.

Alan Shiller, Speech Communication, teaches interpersonal communication, public speaking, and argumentation. He is a graduate of Purdue University. His scholarly interests include nonverbal communication and credibility studies. He enjoys the theater.

Mariana Solares, Foreign Languages and Literature, teaches Spanish. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of California-Irvine. Earlier this year, she presented "Spaces, Material and Virtual, in the Poetry of Coral Bracho" at UC-Irvine. She enjoys playing the violin.

Carl Springer, associate dean of CAS, holds a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madision. His current scholarly intersts are manuscript studies and late antiquity. He enjoys chess, music, and hiking.

Dan Stoeckel, Applied Dental Medicine, earned a D.D.S. in 1997 at the University of Iowa, where he also received a master of science and a certificate in oral and maxilofacial pathology. His scholarly interest is in the area of candidosis.

Savneet Talwar, Art and Design, teaches art therapy. Her thesis concerns a correlation study identifying normal and abnormal development of cognitive skills and defense mechanisms in children's drawings. She enjoys pottery and fiber arts, Latin dancing, and music.

Peter Theodore, Educational Leadership, anticipates completing a doctorate later this year at Saint Louis University. His scholarly interests focus on the educational implications of computer-mediated communication. He enjoys story-telling, modern jazz, art, and aesthetics.

Tammy Voepel, Mathematics and Statistics, was awarded a doctorate in 1997 by the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her most recent article, "Variable Transformations for Fourth Order Difference Equations," appears in the September/December issue of Dynamic Systems and Applications. Her husband, Kevin, is a high school math teacher. They have a daughter, Alyssa, born in August 1999.

If Life Is A Cabaret; Ice Cream Is Life Itself

Life is a cabaret ol' chum, so come to the Staff Senate Ice Cream Cabaret at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, in Meridian Hall.

In addition to wonderful ice cream, a variety of entertainment begins at 11:45. Admission is $4 per person, which includes an ice cream sundae you can build yourself, door prizes, music, and fun. Flavors include chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream, as well as vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt. Reserving a table of eight for $28, saves a total of $4. Proceeds support the Staff Senate Scholarship Fund.

Toppings include chocolate, strawberry, butterscotch, caramel, nuts, sprinkles, and whipped cream, and let's don't forget maraschino cherries.

Performances also will be offered by Rich Walker (emcee), Mark Bacus, Jane Floyd-Hendey, Ed Franklin, Jesse B. Harris, Rich Harrison, Carol Hoyt, Brian Kahn, Karen Matkins, Mary Polite, Mick Ostrander, Lisa Ramsey, and David Sill (photography exhibit).

'Boot Camp' Answers Need For High-Tech Training

Depending on which report you read, the demand for "high-tech" workers ranges from 10,000 new jobs a year to more than a million job openings in the next 12 months. Regardless of which number is most accurate, there is no escaping the fact that the demand for high-tech workers continues to escalate.

This new demand comes at a time when more and more working Americans need or want to change careers. For those looking to cash in on the information technology job opportunities, SIUE offered the "High-Tech Worker Boot Camp" in June.

It was an intensive eight-week program designed specifically for talented individuals, and provided the skills needed to qualify for jobs in the information technology industry. The first session of the boot camp began June 26, with 29 students signed up.

"Like many colleges and universities across the country, SIUE produces its share of annual MIS (management information systems) graduates," said Mary Sumner, assistant dean for development in the School of Business, and director of the Boot Camp program.

"But, we're not keeping up with demand. We also have people who are looking to try a new career, or who have been laid off and need to be retrained for a new job."

The program provided students with a relatively quick way to obtain good, basic information technology skills, Sumner said. "Employers are looking for people with the analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills needed for information technology careers.

"The program of study was developed in conjunction with our Technology Advisory Board (see list below) and provides academic preparation in information systems that is equivalent to a specialization in Management Information Systems."

"Boot camp" includes:

• Systems Analysis, 5 days

• Visual Basic Programming, 9 days

• End-User Systems Support, 5 days

• Database Design, 5 days

• Networking and Web Design, 5 days

• Intensive COBOL Programming, 9 days

Each of the more than 85 candidates for the "High-Tech Boot Camp" participated in an interview that enabled them to share their objectives and experiences. Many of the candidates were graduates of SIUE, with majors in Arts and Sciences disciplines such as Mathematics, Literature, and Biology. Others came from as far away as Ithaca College and the University of Richmond.

Sumner said all of the candidates expressed an interest in using their analytical skills and academic preparation to acquire the skills needed to qualify for "high-opportunity positions" in the information technology field. A number of the students were sponsored by area corporations such as Boeing and the Federal Reserve Bank, which are interested in enabling individuals to "re-skill" in order to make a career transition into information technology.

Other candidates took leave from current positions as teachers, police officers, financial analysts, and retail managers to pursue opportunities offered by the boot camp. A second session of the training may be offered in May. Sumner said SIUE also is considering offering the training in the Chicago area.

Anyone interested in learning more about the program, should contact Kerri McCann (kmccann@siue.edu) or Mary Sumner (msumner@siue.edu) or visit the Web site: www.siue.edu/BUSINESS/bootcamp

Technology Advisory Board

Several companies participate on the "High-Tech Worker Bootcamp" Technology Advisory Board. Board members encouraged the creation of the program as a way of attracting individuals with analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills into the information technology field. Anheuser-Busch Companies, Boeing Company, Edward Jones, General Life Insurance, May Department Stores and Monsanto are advisory board members.

Speed, Depth Are Key To Women's Soccer In 2000

It might be too soon to set expectations, but Coach Brian Korbesmeyer is well aware of the weapons his Cougar Women's Soccer team possesses.

By returning 13 players, eight of whom were starters, the Cougars already seem to be a threat. However, the addition of eight new players provides the depth and speed Korbesmeyer believes will make his team tough to defeat. "If everything goes the way we want, depth and speed will be out strongest points. Both weapons enables us to pressure the opposing teams."

Coming off a second consecutive first-place finish in the Great Lakes Valley Conference regular season, the Cougars look to take one more step forward by claiming a conference title. SIUE finished last season with a 13-6 overall record and a 9-2 mark in the GLVC but fell short in the conference tournament.

At the forward position, the Cougars should prove to be a serious scoring threat. Colleen Creamer (St. Louis) returns for her sophomore season after being named GLVC Freshman of the Year. Creamer led the Cougars in every offensive category, which included scoring 13 goals and recording nine assists in 15 starts. "Colleen was a surprise to everyone last season but the coaching staff and herself," Korbesmeyer said. "I look for her to improve this season and garner regional and national honors."

The offensive threat doesn't stop there. Junior transfer Angie Bode (St. Charles, Mo.) looks to provide her share of offensive. Bode, a two-time junior college All-American, helped Lewis and Clark Community College to the National Junior College Athletic Association title last season. She was also named NJCAA Player of the Year in 1999 after scoring 40 goals and compiling 22 assists. "I look for Angie to continue her explosiveness. It will be a tremendous one-two punch up top."

Freshman Becky Baker (St. Louis) also is a frontrunner at forward. "Becky is very fast and is good at putting pressure on opposing backs." Brandy Bradshaw returns after redshirting her freshman year and will look for playing time at forward.

The Cougars return six players at midfield from last season. Junior Megan Steward (Glenarm) and senior Michelle Montgomery (Granite City) return after being plagued with injuries last season. Steward redshirted last season because of a new injury. "She is coming back fully healed. I look for leadership from her." Montgomery saw limited action last season because of an ankle injury, but Korbesmeyer expects her to be a leading scorer at midfield.

Junior Leslie Henigman (Florissant, Mo.) and sophomore Heather Bebe (Florissant, Mo.) made numerous starts last year for the Cougars at midfield. Henigman scored five goals and will push to start. "Leslie is one of our fastest midfield runners." Bebe started 16 games her freshman season, scoring two goals and one assist. "Heather gained valuable experience. She can dominate the midfield when she is in."

Sophomore Jennifer Hawkins (Troy) and freshmen Erin Gusewelle (Edwardsville) and Sara Decker (St. Louis) look to contribute at midfield. Hawkins saw action in 13 games but was hampered by injury all season. "She seems to be in good form. She has a great touch and will be a top sub of the bench." Gusewelle was a two-time All-State selection her junior and senior years at Edwardsville High School. "Erin is a very versatile player, having played every position in high school." Decker led Rosary High School in assists last year. Korbesmeyer said she is a tough player and knows how to take charge on the field.

The backfield returns all four of its starters from a year ago. All-GLVC players, Rebecca Mays (Springfield) and Tasha Siegel, lead the Cougar defense. Mays started 16 games and is key in defending the opposition's leading scorer, said Korbesmeyer. Siegel, who also earned second team All-Region honors, started all 19 games for SIUE and scored four goals. "I expect her to take her game to the next step and receive national recognition."

Sophomore Melissa Montgomery (Granite City) and Marci Stedman (Florissant, Mo.) return after strong freshman seasons, each recording one goal and playing in all 19 games. "Melissa played a number of positions last year, but was used mainly as a marking back." Korbesmeyer looks for Stedman to break through this season. "She will be used as both a marking and sweeping back position. She is a tremendous athlete who hasn't seen her best soccer yet."

In addition to the four returning starters, the Cougars also return Emily Anderson (Florissant, Mo.) for a second season and two new faces. "Emily had a lot of experience her freshman season and will push to start." Sophomore Jeana Dietrich (Collinsville) and freshman Susie Birch (Edwardsville) will provide great speed to an already experienced backfield. "Jeana will offer a lot of speed off the bench at the marking back spot, while Birch's fiery attitude with boost the aggressive style of play the team already offers."

Senior Beth Louderman (Girard) returns as the team's primary goalkeeper. Louderman started all 19 games for the Cougars last year, recording six shutouts. She posted a 0.92 goals against average, good for fourth in the GLVC. "She has seen an extensive amount of playing time the last two years, and has become one of the better goalkeepers in the conference."

Junior transfer Selena Saylor (Wood River) and Kristin Covalt (Palmer, Alaska) provide the back up at goal that the Cougars lacked last season. Saylor is a walk-on transfer from Jefferson Community College and has seen limited action at goal. Covalt was a top goalkeeper at Palmer High School and will push for playing time. Korbesmeyer expects Covalt to develop into the goalkeeper of the future.

SIUE Volleyball Picked To Win GLVC Division

GLVC coaches have picked SIUE and Northern Kentucky University to win their respective volleyball division in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

SIU Edwardsville, 22-11 last season, received 10 first-place votes in the Green Division, while Northern Kentucky, which advanced to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight for the second consecutive season in 1999, received 10 first-place votes to head up the Blue Division. The Norse completed last season with a 33-2 record and a perfect 16-0 mark in GLVC play.

Ironically, SIUE and Northern Kentucky are the two schools that switched divisions for this year's schedule. Northern Kentucky now is a member of the Blue Division, which includes IUPU-Ft. Wayne, the University of Indianapolis, Lewis University, Saint Joseph's College, and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. SIU Edwardsville moves to the Green Division of the GLVC with Bellarmine University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Quincy University and the University of Southern Indiana.

In the Blue Division, IUPU-Ft. Wayne picked up two first-place votes and is selected to finish second in the division. IPFW is followed by Lewis, Saint Joseph's, Indianapolis and Wisconsin-Parkside. In the Green Division, coaches selected Missouri-St. Louis to finish second despite no first -place votes. Bellarmine was picked third followed by Quincy, Southern Indiana and Kentucky Wesleyan. Quincy and Southern Indiana had the other first-place votes in the division.

For many conference schools, the season's first volleyball is served on August 25th. The GLVC begins league play on September 15th.

German Students 'Dig' Archaeological Site

Gathered around a shallow pit in the ground are 21 students-hot, perspiring, and tired, but excited.

A murmur washes over the group, whispers in English and German, then silence as Professor Bill Woods explains that the dark feature that has been discovered in the soil of this pit may be evidence of a prehistoric house site.

"This would have been a subterranean dwelling," explains Woods, an archaeologist at SIUE. "It's a good type of habitat for this climate-cool in the summer, warm in the winter.

"When you get a feature of this size that has a straight boundary going for two meters, it's most likely a house. Really, we'll only know when we excavate. But for now, that's the best guess." That means the students Professor Woods is speaking to have more work ahead of them before they can be sure of what they've found.

This archaeological dig came about as part of a joint field school project arranged by Woods and his colleague, Biology Professor Bernd Hermann of the University of Goettingen in Germany. According to Woods, what started as friendly correspondence between two professors blossomed into an opportunity for students from both SIUE and Germany to develop basic archaeological field techniques, while benefiting from cultural exchange.

"In our correspondence, Professor Hermann and I discovered similar interests in our two fields, archaeology and biology," says Woods. "It occurred to Professor Hermann that it would be fruitful for the American and German students to work together, and he was able to get grants for his students to come here for the field school."

Part of the lure of the Midwest for the German professor and his 11 students was the opportunity to visit Cahokia Mounds, a site that bears a resemblance to an area in Germany, according to Hermann. "I have been working on a site in Germany set up 250 years ago, in a similar situation to Cahokia," he said. "And, Dr. Woods and I thought it would be a nice idea to join field schools for both American and German students to see what Cahokia was like and to discuss and compare it with the situation in Germany."

Named for the 1950s landowner, the Meeks site at SIUE represents about 12,000 years of intermittent occupation, Woods explains. Work by the students on the site consisted of digging several pits, each about two meters square and one foot deep, then carefully sifting through the excavated dirt for any tiny artifacts left by the occupants of the land. Excitement touched the archaeologists when a feature-a dark area discovered in the soil-suggested that a house had once occupied the land.

"This is quite interesting," says Marielle Heinrich, in her eighth semester at the University of Goettingen. "Just a few hours ago we found some stones that were perhaps used for a cooking place. Now we have the house to go with our fireplace." Heinrich, whose training is primarily in biology, explains, "It's very fascinating to see this other side of anthropology. In Germany, we have a more biological approach, and so when I see a skeleton, it comes to me in the lab and lies on the table. I have no idea where it comes from. And so it is good now to see this one step before."

The students cleared brush from the site and undertook the slow process of sorting through soil. This task was made even more difficult by the fact that over the years, the ground has been disturbed by farming equipment. "Because this was farmland at one time, the soil has been rotated," says Michelle Carvalho, an SIUE grad student. "So, any arrowheads or artifacts we find were probably moved from their original places in the soil."

Even so, when the students find an artifact, there is a definite feeling of excitement on the site. "It's so rewarding to find something," says Heinrich. "It's hot out here, and you're always working. And then you find something and you're so happy. It's simply great."

Hermann says the students very much appreciate the support they've gotten from SIUE. Heinrich, who happens to be one of the students working on the pit in which the house feature has been found, echoes this sentiment. "We're so happy that SIUE made it possible that we could come. The American students are so friendly, always inviting us to their houses. This experience has made a great impression on us. And perhaps we leave an impression as well."

Anniversary

Richard Lumma (at right), director of SIUE's Small Business Development Center, was on hand to greet Fred Hochberg (at left), second in command of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in Washington, D.C., during a recent visit to Collinsville. The SBA marked the 10th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) with the visit to Jerry Buck (center), a Vietnam veteran with a disability who has operated Midwest Municipal Supply at 1435 Bluff Road since 1989. He began the wholesale waterworks supplies business with a $200,000 SBA loan and a decade later the business is thriving with 13 employees. Hochberg brought a message from President Bill Clinton that the SBA is committed to insuring opportunities for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Hochberg cited Buck as an excellent example of a model SBA client. (SIUE Photo)

Ruth Slenczynska's Legacy Lives On In CD Recordings

Looking back on a 70-year professional career, Ruth Slenczynska Kerr probably has some regrets, many memories, and countless stories to tell, but it's her musical legacy that has and will continue to endure.

And, to help ensure that the SIUE music professor emerita's legacy is available to students, researchers, and the general public, Professor Allan Ho, a musicologist in the Department of Music, is compiling the 75-year-old concert pianist's live and commercial recordings on compact discs. So far, he's used 75 discs. "I expect to fill a total of 100 discs before I'm finished," Ho said.

He undertook the project with the help of a Summer Research Fellowship from the Graduate School, which included a $6,000 grant to help cover his time plus pay fees and royalties for recording some of the concerts that are held by recording companies or by radio or television networks. "This project has involved more than 200 letters, e-mails, and phone calls to sources who might steer me in the direction of finding these recordings and it paid off," Ho said.

"It's difficult to know what's still out there, although recordings are still coming in from various sources, including collectors." Ho said he's received reel-to-reel tapes, audiocassettes, videocassettes, and 16mm film, all recording live concerts of the pianist who began playing professionally in 1929. The oldest recording Ho has received is from 1930 when Slenczynska was 5 playing a piece by Edvard Grieg.

Slenczynska, who joined the SIUE faculty in 1964, has performed more than 3,000 recitals and concerts in many countries around the world and has appeared with most of the world's great orchestras. She was awarded the Golden Cross of Merit from Poland, the country of her ancestry, and was the first western artist to perform with the China State Symphony Orchestra.

Her story has been featured on many television programs, including This Is Your Life, The Today Show, and 20/20, as well as in newspapers and magazines such as the Chicago Tribune, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Reader's Digest, McCall's, and Life magazine (she was featured on the cover of the first-ever edition in 1936).

Several years ago, National Public Radio featured the SIUE artist-in-residence in a video called Living Treasure, and in 1989, the St. Louis affiliate of PBS (KETC-TV Ch. 9) devoted a half-hour of its St. Louis Skyline series to her performance at the piano. That segment was repeated twice by viewer request.

She is the author of two books, Forbidden Childhood, which chronicles her troubled childhood at the hands of a tyrranical father who forced an unnatural regimen of practice on the youngster, and Music At Your Fingertips: Aspects of Pianoforte Technique.

In addition to a lifetime of concert touring, her commercial recordings include 10 albums for the Decca Gold Label Series, three for the Musical Heritage Society, and five CDs, the most recent of which, an all-Schumann program for Ivory Classics, has just been released.

"Ruth is one of the treasures of this university," Ho points out. "How many of us can say we've played a piano duet with President Harry Truman or performed at John F. Kennedy's inaugural. How many of us can include personal friends like an Artur Rubinstein or Vladimir Horowitz? Ruth is so unique."

Lovejoy Library will add the CDs to its Slenczynska Archive. "Since her retirement from the university in 1988, Ruth has been donating items to the archive," says Fine Arts Librarian Therese Zoski Dickman. "She has given us several scrapbooks and concert programs, photographs, letters, articles, and other documentation of her career," Dickman said.

"We also have her commercial recordings on vinyl and CD, but what we've been missing are the live recordings," she said. "When you listen to these recordings you can hear how she developed as a concert pianist."

Ho has been in touch with Slenczynska about the project and said "she has, of course, been an invaluable resource. She seems amused by the entire project," Ho said, "and, perhaps, has been apprehensive of how she sounds in these recordings, especially in the early years.

"Ruth keeps asking me 'Why are you wasting your time on me?' She is so modest. But down deep I think she appreciates the interest in her work. Without her input, this project would have been more difficult than it has been."

Ho encourages anyone who might own a live recording featuring the pianist, or might know of one, or who owns any other Slenczynska-related item, to contact him, (618) 650-3640 or by e-mail: aho@siue.edu. For more information about the Slenczynska Archive, call the Lovejoy Library Music Listening Room, (618) 650-2685.

"In 1988, backstage at one of her concerts, she reportedly said 'I hope when the music stops, I won't be forgotten.' This project is one way to make sure Ruth will be remembered for not only a rich and distinguished career, but also for an important musical legacy."

Computer Science Seeks Suggestions For Seniors

The Department of Computer Science is asking faculty and staff to submit suggestions to the department for Senior Software Project idea.

As part of their Senior Assignment, CS majors enroll in a two- semester sequence in which they apply principals of software engineering to the design and implementation of computer software packages.

"If you have an idea for a software application to assist with your teaching, your administrative duties or your research, I would be happy to discuss these ideas with you as possible projects for one of our Senior Project Teams," says Jerry Weinberg, assistant professor of Computer Science.

"Because of the project requirements and limitations, we will only be able to consider those projects whose size and scope match the needs of our Senior Assignment," Weinberg said.

"Agreeing to work with a Senior Project Team requires a commitment on the part of the client. The client needs to meet with the team to explain the requirements of software package and must be available for additional meetings to clarify questions that the team may have and to provide feedback on any prototypes that the team develops.

"We are looking for two or three additional project ideas for the current semester and additional projects for next fall and spring," he said. "Please submit your suggestions to me by email at jweinbe@siue.edu."

SIUE Housing Director Named Foundation Of Excellence Honoree

Michael Schultz, director of Housing, recentl was named a Foundation of Excellence Honoree 2000 by the Association of Colleges and Universities Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) Research and Educational Foundation at a conference in Pittsburgh, PA.

Schultz was recognized as one who has "dedicated his life to the residence halls, apartments, facilities, programs, and students who live on our campuses, and as a person who has served as a mentor to residence life professionals, both in and out of our chosen field."

Lee Thompson of Southwest Contract, a supplier of residence hall furniture and apartment furnishings, nominated him for the honor. The ACHUO-I Research and Educational Foundation was formed in 1988 in order to attract the financial resources required to address the continuing challenges of the housing profession.

The mission of the Foundation is to facilitate the enhancement of the physical, social, and learning environments in college and university student housing worldwide, to make student living environments better and more meaningful places for all to work and live.

International Students Services Appeals For Help

Nearly 125 students from other countries will be arriving at SIUE in August and many will stay in Cougar Village Apartments, which have furniture but nothing else. There is an immediate need for items for these students move in and before they have time to buy supplies.

The Office of International Student Services also is asking help for host families. "This does not include providing housing for students," says Services Adviser Toni Liston. "This is a 'friendship opportunity' to give international students a look at a real American family.

"Membership in the International Hospitality Program keeps you informed of events with the students, and membership is only $5 a year." Liston said events involving international students include a fall reception at the Cougar Village Commons Building on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and the fall picnic on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Cougar Lake.

Liston also pointed out that household items must be donated by Aug. 13; call or e-mail Ruth Shaw (344-7589) to make arrangements, or bring the items to the Office of International Student Services, Room 2002, Morris Center.

Household items needed include paper napkins, towels, toilet tissue, facial tissue, garbage bags, and detergent. Kitchen items also are needed: toasters, rice cookers, cooking and eating utensils, cutting boards, dishes, pots and pans, cookie sheets. Bathroom and bedroom items needed include towels, soap, shower curtains, single sheets, blankets, and pillows. Food items requested include cereal, peanut butter, jelly, tea, coffee, sugar, potato chips, rice, ramen noodles, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and other spices.

Golf Benefits For Athletics Programs

Golf benefits are on tap this fall as two intercolleciate sports programs schedule events as fund-raisers.

Women's Basketball sets its event for Sunday, Sept. 10, at Cardinal Creek Golf Course at Scott AFB. It's also a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. In addition to the round of golf, the $75 entry fee includes lunch, beverages, and prizes.

Call Coach Wendy Hedberg, (618) 650-2880, for more information.

Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville will be the setting for the Men's Basketball Golf Benefit, a four-person "shamble" with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18. The $200 per-person entry fee includes a round of golf, beverages, lunch, an evening reception, and the chance for prizes on every hole.

Call Coach Jack Margenthaler, (618) 650-2866, for more information.

Grad School Accepting Proposals For 2001 Summer Research Fellowships

The Graduate School is not necessarily interested in what you did last summer, but it is interested in what you'd like to do next summer.

Deadline for proposals for the Grad School's Summer 2001 Research Fellowships (SRF) to the applicant's School/College Research Committee is 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. Each committee could authorize a later date.

A total of $195,000 will be available for up to 25 awards at $6,000 each and up to 15 awards of $3,000 each. Contact Lil Manning (Ext. 3114) or limanni@siue.edu for a copy of guidelines.

Guidelines and applications also are available at the Graduate School Web site: www.siue.edu/GRADUATE. Manning also will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the program or to assist you in preparing your proposal.

July 25, 2000

Walker Draws Crowd For Welcoming Reception Here

It was SRO recently during a welcoming reception when some 200 SIUE employees packed into the Maple-Dogwood Room of the Morris Center to greet the newly appointed president of Southern Illinois University, James E. Walker.

Currently president of Middle Tennessee State University, Walker will assume the post Oct. 1. He succeeds Ted Sanders who left SIU in February to become president of the Education Commission of the States.

Walker began his career in higher education as an assistant professor of Special Education at SIUE. During the welcoming event July 26, the 58-year-old Walker spoke of "coming home" because of his former association with the university.

Walker said it gave him "a funny feeling" to be back in the very building where he attended a reception for new faculty members 28 years ago. "I feel very much like I'm coming home," he said. "I feel very much like I'm part of this family."

Earlier, Walker said: "The opportunity to come to Southern Illinois University and lead such a diverse institution with an outstanding history and vast potential is truly exciting for me. I am very much looking forward to meeting the challenges and opportunities that are ahead for me and for SIU."

Walker is a U.S. Navy veteran and currently resides in Murfreesboro, Tenn., with his wife, Gwendolyn. They have two daughters, Jamell and Jabrina.

Prior to becoming president at MTSU in 1991, Walker was provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at the University of Northern Colorado. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University's doctoral program in education, Walker is co-author of a book, Behavior Management: A Practical Approach for Education, now in its seventh edition. He has authored several journal articles related to special education and educational psychology.

Walker earned a bachelor's in biology from Alabama State University and a master's in Special Education from Atlanta University. He was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Alabama in Higher Education Administration from 1974-1975. He also is a graduate of the Harvard University Institute for Educational Management.

A member of numerous higher education professional organizations, Walker also has served on the boards of several of these associations including the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. He currently serves as chair of the NCAA Division I Athletics Certification Committee. He has been active in the Rutherford County (Tennessee) Chamber of Commerce for nine years, currently serving as president.

Walker also has been involved in Rotary International, the United Way, Boy Scouts of America, and the American Heart Association. As SIU president, he will be paid $225,000 annually, plus benefits. Frank E. Horton, interim SIU president, will remain in his position until Sept. 30.

Dining Services Opens New 'Room With A View'

Dining services is taking campus-eating alternatives to new heights with the opening of its new Skywalk Food Court. An opening reception christened the new facility earlier this month.

The Skywalk Food Court is perched on the third-floor pedestrian bridge way between the university's Founders and Alumni halls. "The Skywalk Food Court is taking the place of what used to be a vending machine area," said Mary Robinson, director of the Morris University Center, who oversees food service on campus.

"Now it's a bright, attractive dining facility with a wide range of food selections that we hope will be a convenient dining destination for students, faculty and staff."

With a sweeping view of both sides of campus, the new Skywalk Food Court replaces the food carts and vending machines that used to serve the eating needs of those attending classes or working in the two buildings that are located some distance from the Morris Center's food court. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Skywalk Food Court is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the summer semester).

The new café includes a Block and Barrel Deli and an Arrezzio Pasta Bar. Breakfast sandwiches, bagels, hot dogs, salads, a daily Blue Plate Special, fruit and cappuccino round out the menu choices. In addition to seating for 40 people, the food court goes high tech by providing eight computer ports for those traveling with their laptop PCs.

The Skywalk Food Court is the first of several construction projects the Morris Center staff is undertaking. In April, SIUE students approved a fee increase to fund improvements and renovations to the 33-year-old center. Among the plans are a new and expanded food court to serve the university's growing population, improved recreational facilities, expanded retail offerings, a refurbished ballroom for events and concerts, and a much requested computer lab. The project is expected to be completed in 2003.

Federal Judge Named Distinguished Alumnus

Federal Judge David Herndon, who earned a bachelor's in Political Science from SIUE in 1974, will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the SIUE Alumni Association during Summer Commencement ceremonies Aug. 5 in the Vadalabene Center.

Herndon, who became a judge of the Southern District of Illinois in November 1998 and who also served on the Alumni Association board, also will give the commencement address at the 10 a.m. ceremony. Degrees will be conferred on nearly 600 graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences and from the Schools of Business, Education, Engineering, and Nursing.

The Distinguished Alumnus Award is given for extraordinary contributions by an SIUE graduate to the university and to society.

Earning a law degree from the SIU School of Law, Herndon went on to become a managing partner in the firm of Lakin & Herndon PC in Wood River from 1980-1991, finishing a 14-year career as a trial lawyer before being appointed to the bench in 1991.

While at the Wood River firm, Herndon was designated legal counsel for the U.S. Transportation Union with responsibility for advising members and litigating cases for members and the union, all in a 14-state region. As an associate circuit judge for the Third Judicial Circuit, Herndon served in Madison County for seven years presiding over civil, family, traffic, and small claims cases. He was appointed to the U.S. District Court in East St. Louis by President Bill Clinton.

International Students Services Appeals For Help

Nearly 125 students from other countries will be arriving at SIUE in August and many will stay in Cougar Village Apartments, which have furniture but nothing else. There is an immediate need for items for these students move in and before they have time to buy supplies.

The Office of International Student Services also is asking help for host families. "This does not include providing housing for students," says Services Adviser Toni Liston. "This is a 'friendship opportunity' to give international students a look at a real American family.

"Membership in the International Hospitality Program keeps you informed of events with the students, and membership is only $5 a year." Liston said events involving international students include a fall reception at the Cougar Village Commons Building on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and the fall picnic on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Cougar Lake.

Liston also pointed out that household items must be donated by Aug. 13; call or e-mail Ruth Shaw (344-7589) to make arrangements, or bring the items to the Office of International Student Services, Room 2002, Morris Center.

Household items needed include paper napkins, towels, toilet tissue, facial tissue, garbage bags, and detergent. Kitchen items also are needed: toasters, rice cookers, cooking and eating utensils, cutting boards, dishes, pots and pans, cookie sheets. Bathroom and bedroom items needed include towels, soap, shower curtains, single sheets, blankets, and pillows. Food items requested include cereal, peanut butter, jelly, tea, coffee, sugar, potato chips, rice, ramen noodles, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and other spices.

Cougar Trio Among NCAA-II Softball Leaders

Three Softball Cougars, who led SIUE to a 38-17 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance, were among the national statistical leaders, according to the final report released recently by the NCAA.

Erin Newman (Fairfield, Calif.), Katie Waldo (Peoria) and Sara Obrecht (Gifford) finished among the leaders in NCAA Division II this past season.

Newman, a first team All-American, batted .425 in her sophomore season as a Cougar to finish 44th in the nation in batting average. Newman also was ranked nationally in home runs (22nd with 0.21 per game), doubles (third with 0.43 per game) and slugging percentage (14th at .787). Although players are ranked on a per-game basis, her doubles total of 25 tied Blake Baskin of West Florida for the most in the country. Newman played 58 games this past season while Baskin played in 71.

Waldo, a second team All-American, completed the season with a .407 batting mark, good enough for 69th in the nation. Her team-best 81 hits became a new single-season record. Waldo ended the season 10th in the nation in stolen bases with 0.83 per game. Her 48 stolen bases broke the old single-season record of 36 set by Gwen Jackson in 1998. Waldo needs 17 more stolen bases to become the all-time Cougar leader.

Obrecht, an All-Region selection, completed her senior season with a 1.18 earned run average. That mark left her 43rd in the nation.

As a team, SIUE was among the national leaders in batting (21st at .319), doubles (29th at 1.38 per game) and stolen bases (15th at 2.07 per game).

Cougar Baseball's Bugger, Dawson Among NCAA Division II Leaders

Mark Bugger and Travis Dawson, who helped Cougar Baseball to a 33-23 record this past season, were among the nation's leaders in hitting, according to the statistics released by the NCAA.

Bugger, a junior from Edwardsville, was 55th on the national list with a .414 batting average. A second team All-American, Bugger led the Cougars with 91 hits, the second best single-season mark in school history. Next season, Bugger needs 26 hits to pass Mark Briggs (1995-1998) on the Cougars' all-time hits list.

Dawson, who has now moved on to play for the River City Rascals, batted .409 this past season. Both Dawson, of Collinsville, and Bugger previously were named All-Region.

As a team, SIUE was among the national leaders in doubles (20th at 2.23 per game) and triples (12th at 0.48 per game).

SIUE Men's Soccer Team Heads To Europe In August

SIUE men's soccer travels to Germany and the Netherlands this August for a 10-day working trip. The Cougars will play four games during the overseas excursion, Aug. 8-17.

The trip is a preseason warmup tour for the team, says head Coach Ed Huneke. He will take 15 players on the trip, arriving Aug. 8 in Heidelberg, Germany. Matches begin Aug. 11 when SIUE faces S.V. Audacia in an evening game in Bleijerheide, Germany.

The next day the team travels to Kerkrade, Netherlands, and begins a run of three games in five days, playing DVO Sittard on Aug. 12; V.V. Puth, Aug. 15; and RKONS, Aug. 16.

The Aug. 22 edition of The O will have more details about outcomes of the four matches and, perhaps, some photos.

Three Golf Benefits Planned For Intercollegiate Sports

Golf benefits abound this fall as three intercollegiate sports programs schedule events as fund-raisers.

Women's golf has scheduled its annual benefit golf scramble Aug. 14 at Woodlands Golf Course in Alton. The four-person scramble begins with a shotgun start at 11 a.m.

The entry fee of $85 per person includes a round of golf, lunch, beverages and hole-in-one prizes. For more information about playing in the event or becoming a tee sponsor, contact Golf Coach Larry Bennett at (618) 650-3236.

Women's Basketball sets its event for Sunday, Sept. 10, at Cardinal Creek Golf Course at Scott AFB. It's also a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. In addition to the round of golf, the $75 entry fee includes lunch, beverages, and prizes. Call Coach Wendy Hedberg, (618) 650-2880, for more information.

Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville will be the setting for the Men's Basketball Golf Benefit, a four-person "shamble" with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18. The $200 per-person entry fee includes a round of golf, beverages, lunch, an evening reception, and the chance for prizes on every hole.

Call Coach Jack Margenthaler, (618) 650-2866, for more information.

Inspection

Workmen continue to finish the new Engineering Building on the west side of campus. This view is from the spiral staircase looking east toward Dunham Hall. While workmen inspect, faculty and staff are moving. (SIUE Photo)

Seaburg Named Dean Of The School Of Engineering

Paul A. Seaburg, associate dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, has been appointed dean of the SIUE School of Engineering, effective July 1.

He succeeds Professor Harlan Bengtson, who will return to teaching civil engineering after six years as dean of the School.

Seaburg headed the Department of Architectural Engineering at Penn State before arriving at Omaha. He also had been general supervisor of Research and Development at Armco Atlantic Inc.

He earned a doctorate at the University of Minnesota and has served on numerous active and influential professional society committees, many of which authored design codes for building components. He spent a year in Cairo, Egypt, as an expert on continuing education of engineers for UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.

Seaburg also is co-author of Torsional Analysis of Structural Steel Members, which is a practical design guide used widely in engineering practice.

Historically

Shirley Portwood, professor of Historical Studies, recently read from her new book and conducted a book-signing at the SIUE University Bookstore. Tell Us a Story: An African American Family in the Heartland (SIU Press) is a memoir of Portwood's growing up in the 1940s and 1950s on a farm near Mounds in Pulaski County. The book focuses on the importance of family and community as well as how blacks in Southern Illinois formed networks for survival and progress. (Photo by Dale Goins)

SIUE's Epps Named To Education Commission

Willie Epps, director of SIUE's East St. Louis Center, has been appointed to serve on the prestigious Education Commission of the States (ECS). Epps will serve on the ECS's Policy and Priorities Committee (PCC) for one year.

Associated with SIUE since 1980, Epps initially was director of the National Science Awareness Demonstration Program at the East St. Louis Center and later was named director of the university's Head Start Program in St. Clair County. He assumed leadership of the center in 1994.

The ECS is a non-profit, nationwide compact of states and territories formed in 1965 to help governors, state legislators, state education officials, and others develop and carry out policies to improve the quality of education.

The PCC is responsible for setting directions for ECS on education reform. Each year, the committee reviews and updates the ECS's Education Agenda, a national publication. The committee also reviews plans for commission activities and formulates policy statements on education issues.

Forty-eight states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands are members of the ECS, each represented by its governor and six other commissioners. These commissioners include state legislators, state and local school board members, chief state school officers, state higher education executive officers, college presidents, superintendents, and teachers. More than 4,000 policymakers and education leaders are ECS alumni.

ESTLC Jobs For Illinois Graduates Wins Award

The East St. Louis Center's Jobs for Illinois Graduates has won the prestigious 5 Out of 5 Award, given by the National Jobs for America's Graduates organization to those programs that meet or exceed national goals in five categories.

The five critical categories are:

• Graduation Rate;

• Positive Outcome Rate (total placement in a job or the military, college or university, or other education/training);

• Job Placement Rate (full and part-time jobs)

• Full-time Job Placement Rate;

• Full-time Placement Rate (full-time job, training, university, or military placement)

In addition to exceeding each of the national JAG goals, SIUE/ JILG students begin work at an average wage of $6.55 per hour; the JAG national rate is $6.28 per hour and the federal minimum wage is $5.15.

To place SIUE's achievements in perspective, the graduation rate for all public high schools in Illinois is 81.9 percent (compared with students helped by the SIUE program at 97.5); the graduation rate for all East St. Louis High School students is 64.5 percent.

JAG is a national, non-profit public service corporation dedicated to helping disadvantaged youth graduate from high school and also helping them find and keep quality employment. In Illinois, JILG got its start in 1996 when the state Board of Education funded four pilot sites. Today, JILG is at work in 68 schools and in 105 communities.

The Illinois program is unique among its counterparts in other states, however, because it is a partnership between the state Board of Education, SIU, and local school systems. The state funds the program ($3.4 million in 1997-98), SIU manages the program, and the program is implemented at the local level.

Grad School Accepting Proposals For 2001 Summer Research Fellowships

The Graduate School is not necessarily interested in what you did last summer, but it is interested in what you'd like to do next summer.

Deadline for proposals for the Grad School's Summer 2001 Research Fellowships (SRF) to the applicant's School/College Research Committee is 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. Each committee could authorize a later date.

A total of $195,000 will be available for up to 25 awards at $6,000 each and up to 15 awards of $3,000 each. Contact Lil Manning (Ext. 3114) or limanni@siue.edu for a copy of guidelines.

Guidelines and applications also are available at the Graduate School Web site: www.siue.edu/GRADUATE. Manning also will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the program or to assist you in preparing your proposal.

June 2000

Labor Negotiations.

Effective at 2 p.m. June 30, the university implemented the last, best, and final offer to the IEA Professional Staff Union.

PEAR Sessions Bear Fruit For Incoming Students

One glance around the campus-at the expansive grounds, the sea of strange faces, the uniform buildings-is enough to make a student new to SIUE feel more than a bit daunted.

"I remember when I came here as a freshman, I was scared to death," recalls Janelle Monroe of Fairfield. Now in her junior year, Monroe helps incoming students conquer that initial trepidation. She's an assistant with the Pre-Entry Advising and Registration (PEAR) program offered by the university's Office of Admissions.

PEAR presents incoming students a chance to meet with advisors, to plan and register for classes, and to taste campus life as seen through the eyes of fellow students.

"The primary purpose of PEAR is to introduce new students to academic life," says Cheryle Tucker-Loewe, assistant director of Academic Counseling and Advising. "There are sessions for both freshman and transfer students from mid-May to mid-August, and both students and their parents find these sessions very helpful."

Sessions are conducted by PEAR assistants-currently enrolled SIUE students-who are constantly on hand to answer questions, give short presentations on the SIUE catalogue and course schedules, and to discuss topics that concern incoming students and their parents, such as housing, general education requirements, and placement testing.

Incoming freshmen benefit especially from the chance to talk one-on-one with upper-level students who know the ins and outs of the campus. "There are some things you could only learn about SIUE by talking with someone who's been here awhile," says Monroe, who has been working as a PEAR assistant since early summer. "It's our job to answer questions from the students, and just to hang out with them. We tell the freshmen a little about ourselves-what our majors are, where we're from-and I think that helps break the ice for new students. At the end of the day, when the students leave the session, they always tell us they're glad they got to see the buildings, get their schedules, meet advisors and other students.

"Being a PEAR assistant is great," she adds, "because I feel like I'm doing something to help new students. I give them information that they can take with them and use later when the semester starts."

Students who come to PEAR are also given a chance to talk with representatives of ROTC, the Kimmel Leadership Center, University Housing, and the Career Development Center. In addition, there is a separate session for parents that covers topics, such as financial aid and placement testing.

"This year's turnout has been great," says Tucker-Loewe. "PEAR makes the transfer from high school or another university to SIUE easier for students," she points out. "Every student who attends a PEAR session walks away with new knowledge-they find they've learned something about campus life they didn't know before."

Professors Write The Book On Early Literacy Resources

For most children, the earliest forms of communication consist of crying and spitting out unwanted food. But, the more we learn about their communications capabilities, the more aware we are that children can and do gain a very strong grasp of communications well before they reach the traditional school age of 5 or 6.

So, how do we help nurture that communications capability before-and after-our kids enter school for the first time? Early childhood literacy has become one of the hottest of the hot topics shared among parents and educators. Thousands of books, seminars, and educational aids are available to the parent or teacher looking to boost a child's understanding of language and communication.

Three SIUE professors have written a book suggesting ways to bring the various types of teaching tools together in an integrated approach to teaching early literacy.

"The book is built around activities designed to initiate opportunities for children to explore and communicate in active, playful ways as they develop literacy and language skills," said Debra Reichert Hoge, professor of Special Education and Communication Disorders and one of the authors of Linking Language.

"For literacy skills to develop, said Bill Searcy, associate professor of Curriculum and Instruction, "young children need many active interactions with print before reaching school age. They need exposure to reading and writing, and also to the talking that goes along with a parent reading to a child."

Linking Language is organized into nine sections, such as "Music and Movement," "Sand and Water," "Math," "Science" and "Healthy Food and Snacks." Each section provides tips on what materials are needed, words to use, and activities and questions to use to determine whether the child understood the activity.

The sections also include suggestions for other resource books and ways to introduce writing into the activities. "The idea is that children learn from everything they do," said Robert Rockwell, emeritus professor of Curriculum and Instruction. "They don't learn reading only in a reading class or reading time. They learn when they're driving in a car and see a sign. They learn when they watch parents write checks. They learn all the time. So what we tried to do with the book is show how to incorporate literacy lessons in a broad range of settings.

"The book relies on play-based, hands-on learning and teaching," Hoge added.

Searcy said parents and teachers should not underestimate the value of "readiness."

"We shouldn't necessarily think of this as only being successful if our children can pick up a book and read," he said. "It's easy to become frustrated if our kids 'don't get it.' We need to focus on readiness. Has the child been exposed to symbols-to numbers and letters and meaningful shapes? If the answer is yes, then we're moving young children toward a readiness to pick up a book on their own and read, or write, or express themselves in new ways."

Summer Fun

The SummerArts 2000 program is under way, offering classes, workshops, camps, and performances in art, music, and theater between mid June and the end of July. Above, Dionne Newsome, left, and Emily Kuykendall, both of Edwardsville, are assisted by instructor Daniel Krause, an Art Education major. At left, Karriem Muhammad is working on a drawing. For more information about space availability, scheduling, fees, and locations, call (618) 650-3183 for the art workshops and (618) 650-3900 for the music camps.. (SIUE Photo)

SummerArts 2000 Music Camps In Session At SIUE

It's always interesting," says Darryl Coan. "They come in as individuals nervous about meeting new people. By the end of the week they're a group that's creating together."

That's how Coan, assistant professor of Music, describes the experience students have in the music camps, part of the SummerArts 2000 on campus. And when it comes to the two camps Coan is directing this summer, the level of interest and participation is high.

"Two of the computer camp students are returning for their third year," he said. "It's challenging for me to make it different each year. The level of sophistication of the students has always been fairly high, so, in a very short time students get involved in each other's projects giving feedback and exchanging ideas."

The camp, Coan says, offers students a chance to maintain their skills on their instruments. "And it's good to reach out to the students from area schools," he added. The camp is open to middle school and junior high wind or percussion students, grades 6-9.

Summer is usually a busy time for Coan. Last year, in addition to teaching his computer music camp, he conducted a continuing education program in computer music for music teachers at the University of Kentucky.

This summer is no different. He recently traveled to Finland to speak before the Mayday Action Group in Music Education. "It's a group that has two purposes: one is to apply critical thinking to the practice of music education and the second is to affirm the central importance of musical participation in human life," Coan explained.

The organization, Coan said, believes that music teachers need to have more communication with disciplines outside of music. "I feel that first they have to be talking with each other," he pointed out. "Music people usually are very specialized. It would be nice to see that melt away and (teachers begin) a rich, integrated approach to teaching music."

The Department of Music also offers youth choir camp, taught by Assistant Professor Joel Knapp. For information, call (618) 650-3799.

Dabbs-Kayser Named Acting Director Of ECC

Rebecca Dabbs-Kayser, a teacher and project specialist at the SIUE Early Childhood Center, has been named acting director of the center effective July 1. She succeeds Stephanie Henschen, who will return to teaching at the center.

Before joining the ECC last year, Dabbs-Kayser had more than 10 years experience in teaching and counseling children and parents. She has been an early childhood inclusion specialist with the Child Day Care Association in St. Louis, and a supervisor, a parent educator, and a resource developer for the Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois. She also taught first grade at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Alton.

Dabbs-Kayser earned a bachelor of science in Elementary Education from SIUE in 1989 and is working toward a master's at SIUE in Early Childhood Education, anticipating an August completion. She also has teaching certification in Illinois.

Walker Appointed To IAC's Presenters Review Panel

Richard Walker, coordinator of the Arts & Issues series, has been appointed to the Illinois Arts Council's (IAC) Presenters Panel, an advisory panel which reviews grant applications from organizations that present performances of regional, national and international performing arts companies.

Walker recently was in Chicago as the panel assessed the merits of the 30 applicants requesting a total of $600,000. "Serving on the review panel is both an honor and a responsibility," Walker said.

Illinois Sen. Evelyn Bowles nominated Walker for a two-year term. "The panel system is a vital component of the agency's application review process," said Rhoda Pierce, executive director of the IAC. "In addition, the panels provide a mechanism through which issues, trends, and the needs of constituents can be identified."

The Illinois General Assembly created the IAC for the purpose of encouraging development of the arts throughout Illinois. This state agency assists artists, arts organizations and other community organizations that present arts programming with financial and technical assistance. The Illinois State Legislature and the National Endowment provide funds annually to the council.

R&H Rules! South Pacific Returns After 15 Years

South Pacific is returning to SIUE after a 15-year hiatus and Rodgers and Hammerstein never looked better, according to director Peter Cocuzza who is bringing the Broadway hit to the Summer Showbiz 2000 stage Thursday, July 6, for a two-weekend run.

The musical, based on James Michener's Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of short stories, Tales of the South Pacific, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, July 6-8 and 13-15, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 9 and 16, all in the Katherine Dunham theater.

"We've been doing Rodgers and Hammerstein in recent Summer Showbiz seasons, such as Oklahoma! and The Sound of Music, says the assistant professor of theater and dance. "Audiences respond to Rodgers and Hammerstein, and their musicals always seem to do well here."

South Pacific follows the sold-out run of the Summer Showbiz production of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. "It did really well," Cocuzza said, "but it did cause some scheduling problems for us. Ten men of the 32-member South Pacific cast also were in Joseph.

"We have several big production numbers, so, we're definitely in a summer stock mode," he said, referring to the time crunch that is often a challenge for brief summer stock seasons.

In South Pacific, members of the male chorus will bring more to the music than just their voices. "We're working on characters within the chorus such as the shy sailor, the goofy sailor or the intellectual," Cocuzza explained. The lead roles are being played by Lori Barrett-Pagano of St. Louis, as Ensign Nellie Forbush, and Joel Knapp, who recently finished his first year as an assistant professor in the SIUE Department of Music, as Emile de Becque.

Jim Dorethy, a member of the theater faculty, is the designer who "has created this great set," Cocuzza says enthusiastically. "There's a waterfall and a pond. It's all very lush."

The set will not only be lush, it also will have authentic props including a Jeep. The curator of the Alton Armed Forces Museum, Captain Carroll Venable, is supplying the Jeep and some of the costumes. Other items are being supplied by Maj. Dan McClean from the ROTC unit on campus. "I'm going to try to also do a lobby display," Cocuzza said, "with the help of Eric Barnett, director of The University Museum at SIUE and a member of the cast." Barnett plays Capt. Brackett.

For ticket information, call the Fine Arts box office, (618) 650-2774.

Global

Members of a class in Global Issues presented posters recently in Goshen Lounge. The summer course is taught by Laura Perkins, an associate professor of Speech Communications, and Laura Wolff, an instructor in the Department of Economics. This assignment was to create a poster presentation dealing with a global issue, including recommendations for solutions. At top is Chris Sauerhage of Mascoutah, and at right is Denise Greathouse of Edwardsville, both jotting notes about the posters. (SIUE Photo)

Promotions Announced For 28 Faculty; Effective July 1

Twenty-eight faculty members were promoted, effective July 1, after approvals from the chancellor and the provost.

Listed by schools, the faculty members and their new ranks are:

CAS: Jane Barrow, associate professor; Kathleen Bueno, associate professor; Gregory Fields, associate professor; Carole Frick, associate professor; James Hinson, associate professor; Lyman Holden, professor; Kevin Krajniak, associate professor; Chunqing Lu, professor; Nancy Lutz, associate professor; Sheryl Meyering, professor; Paulette Myers, professor; Randall Pearson, associate professor; Brian Ragen, professor; Jeffrey Skoblow, professor; Lesa Stern, associate professor; Eric Voss, associate professor; and E. Duff Wrobbel, associate professor.

Business: Janice Joplin, associate professor.

Education: Catherine Daus, associate professor; Malcolm Goldsmith, professor; Debra Reichert Hoge, professor; Mary Polite, professor; Alice Prince, associate professor; and Leroy "Bill" Searcy, associate professor.

Engineering: Narayan Bodapati, professor; Bernard Waxman, professor; William White, associate professor; and Trong Wu, professor.

Seaburg Named Dean Of The School Of Engineering

Paul A. Seaburg, associate dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, has been appointed dean of the SIUE School of Engineering, effective July 1.

He succeeds Professor Harlan Bengtson, who will return to teaching civil engineering after six years as dean of the School.

Seaburg headed the Department of Architectural Engineering at Penn State before arriving at Omaha. He also had been general supervisor of Research and Development at Armco Atlantic Inc.

He earned a doctorate at the University of Minnesota and has served on numerous active and influential professional society committees, many of which authored design codes for building components. He spent a year in Cairo, Egypt, as an expert on continuing education of engineers for UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.

Seaburg also is co-author of Torsional Analysis of Structural Steel Members, which is a practical design guide used widely in engineering practice.

Former Cougar Standout Named Assistant Coach

Jason Holmes, SIUE's all-time leading scorer in men's basketball, is the Cougars' newest assistant coach, effective July 1.

Head Coach Jack Margenthaler recently announced the appointment of the 25-year-old Holmes, who earned a history degree from SIUE in 1988 and who served as the program's graduate assistant last season.

Margenthaler and the Cougars seem to know what they're getting from their new assistant. Holmes first came to SIUE during the 1993-1994 season and immediately put his stamp on Cougar basketball by scoring a single-game record 45 points in the season opener against Carthage. He went on to score 1,949 career points; he also holds career records for three-pointers (222) and free throws made (419).

"Jason has a real good mind for basketball," said Margenthaler. "He recognizes situations and is able to make accurate and timely on-floor suggestions."

Holmes was a prep standout at Chrysler High School in New Castle, Ind., where he played for Sam Alford, current men's assistant coach at the University of Iowa. After four years in a Cougar uniform, Holmes pursued a coaching career by starting as an assistant at Roxana High School under now-SIUE women's assistant coach Ty Margenthaler. Next, he was an assistant at Glendale High School in Springfield, Mo., the home of SIUE guard Wes Pickering.

Holmes returned to SIUE as a graduate assistant under Jack Margenthaler last season. He will continue to work on a master's in kinesiology at SIUE. "It's more than a job to me or a job description," Holmes said. "I first came to SIUE when I was 18 years old. It's been a big part of my life."

Margenthaler said Holmes' primary responsibility, as SIUE's only full-time assistant coach, will be recruiting. Holmes already has shown his knowledge of the game in practices with numerous teaching drills. "I think he's very knowledgeable about teaching basic fundamental skills," Margenthaler said.

Senior

In recognition of more than 20 years of service to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Foundation, John Fruit of Edwardsville recently was appointed senior director of the Foundation's board of directors. He is shown here flanked by John Oeltjen, president of the Foundation board, and Chancellor David Werner. Fruit is a 1963 graduate of SIUE's marketing program and currently is a regional president for Union Planters Bank. Previously, he had served as president and as chairman of the board for the Foundation. The SIUE Foundation serves as a steward for contributions to the university while providing investment management in relation to donors' wishes, as well as to the instructional, scholarship, and public service pursuits of the university.

Clinton Signs Act To Help Fund $20M Ethanol Plant

Full funding for the $20 million National Corn to Ethanol Research Pilot Plant has been signed into law by President Clinton and that's not only good news for SIUE but also for Southwestern Illinois, says SIUE Chancellor David Werner.

The plant will be located in SIUE's University Park, the culmination of months of planning by research park Executive Director Brian Donnelly and the legislative work by the Illinois delegation. Construction is expected to begin next year.

"Many people have worked long and hard to obtain funding for this project," Werner said. "The entire Illinois legislative delegation is to be commended for bringing this unique research facility to University Park. We're especially grateful for the work of Rep. John Shimkus (R, Illinois-20), Sen. Peter Fitzgerald (R-Illinois), and Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Illinois), as well as that of House Speaker Dennis Hastert, and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Larry Combest."

The federal government's $14 million portion of the research plant was passed by both the House and the Senate and on June 20 President Clinton signed the Agriculture Risk Protection Act, funding the plant.

Earlier, $6 million in matching funds was approved by the Illinois General Assembly and earmarked by Gov. George H. Ryan as part of the total cost of the facility. "The new ethanol plant is an important part of our ongoing commitment to promote the ethanol industry and support Illinois farm families," Ryan said. "I want to thank the members of the Illinois Congressional delegation for their efforts to secure this crucial funding."

SIU President Frank Horton also thanked Congressman Shimkus, Illinois Gov. Ryan, and the Illinois delegation involved in bringing the plant to SIUE. "This project was adopted by the Congressional delegation as one of its top priorities," Horton said. "The resulting legislation is proof of what the delegation is capable of delivering to the people of Illinois.

"The environmental and economic benefits of this important project will be felt for many years to come," Horton said. "SIU is appreciative of the support and confidence of our Congressional delegation."

Horton and Werner joined Shimkus in congratulating supporters of the major research project. Their remarks were made at a news conference called by the Congressman May 26 at the designated site of the proposed plant in SIUE's research park.

Shimkus said the plant will not only provide many benefits for Illinois corn growers but also for farmers across the country. "This is a huge step forward in my efforts to advance the cause of renewable fuels, especially as gasoline prices have reached record levels," he said.

Donnelly said the plant will be "the only research facility of its kind anywhere in the world. This plant will be a great addition to the university, a benefit to ethanol researchers, and a plus for farmers."

The small research plant, encompassing 20,000 square feet, will emulate a full-scale, commercial ethanol-producing facility. Such a testing site is needed to continue experimenting with alternatives to fossil fuels.

Durbin Meets On Campus To Discuss Internet Privacy

Citing a growing concern from consumers about how personal information about them is collected over the Internet, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin met on campus recently with business leaders, residents, and university representatives to discuss the issue.

The meeting came only days after the Federal Trade Commission released a report recommending Congress adopt laws to curb companies from misusing data obtained on the net. According to Durbin, this latest recommendation is a reversal of the FTC's views over the last two years when it recommended self regulation.

A member of the U.S. Senate Democratic Privacy Task Force, Durbin decided to hold meetings in Chicago and in downstate Illinois to bring together a broad group representing all sides of the privacy debate, to discuss solutions that will allow consumers to feel more secure and businesses to remain competitive.

"Regardless of where one stands in this debate, it is critical to begin with the unambiguous fact that personally identifiable information belongs to the consumer," Durbin said. "At the same time, however, consumers can often benefit from companies having access to some information. The major question then becomes where do we draw the line."

Durbin pointed to a recent Business Week/Harris Poll that found a large majority of consumers worry about information Internet companies receive and how they can use this information. The poll found 92 percent of respondents were not comfortable with a Web site sharing their personal information with other sites or third party sites and 76 percent of respondents were "very concerned" or "somewhat concerned" their credit-card information would be made accessible to others without their consent.

At the SIUE meeting, participants pointed to a need to protect confidentiality but at the same time allow on-line businesses to grow. Durbin said he supports legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Ernest Hollings (D-SC) based on many of the recommendations made by the FTC. The Consumer Privacy Protection Act would give consumers the right to receive notice about how their personal information is used and whether that information is shared with a third party, he said.

Durbin also introduced legislation last year, with U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), to help ensure consumers' confidential financial information is kept private.

FBOY Nominations Sought For Mississippi Valley Awards

The attrition rate of family businesses is alarming," says Pamela Hastings-Burlingame, director of SIUE's Family Business Forum. "Only one-third of all family business enterprises make it into the second generation. And the figures are of even more concern with succeeding generations."

Noting that only one-eighth of family businesses survive into a third generation, Hastings-Burlingame has been stressing the need for further study of the problems and special concerns family businesses face.

"Successful family businesses have never been more vital to the health and economy of our nation," she said, citing figures that show family businesses produce more than 50 percent of the country's national gross domestic product and provide livelihoods for more than 60 percent of the breadwinners in the United States.

"The difference in success or failure often lies in the ability to lead in a way that secures the balance sheet and preserves family ties," said Hastings-Burlingame. "Organizations such as the Family Business Forum here at SIUE have been springing up across the country in an effort to provide family businesses valuable assistance in managing the unique and crucial issues that they encounter."

The Family Business Forum at SIUE was founded to research, develop and offer educational programs for the mature, family-owned business. By focusing on the special challenges and opportunities inherent in multigenerational enterprises, the Forum strives to help family-owned businesses not only survive, but thrive. As an annual membership program, the Family Business Forum provides seminars, conferences, executive briefings, and other resources for its members.

"Our membership has been steadily growing," said Hastings-Burlingame. "We've attracted a wide variety of enterprises from across the two-state region which is represented by the companies who have won the Forum's Mississippi Valley Family Business of the Year Awards."

Nominations are currently being sought by the Forum for the 2000 awards that will be presented in October. Recipients of the award in previous years includes such notable family businesses as Schnuck Markets Inc., McCarthy Construction, Tony's Restaurant, and Wehrenberg Theaters.

A panel of judges-experts in financial services, organizational management, and law, along with principals of family businesses -will select six winners from those nominated. Selections will be based on applications detailing nominees':

• Proven business success

• Positive family/business linkage

• Multi-generation and family involvement

• Contributions to industry and community

• Innovative business practices or strategies

The awards are given in three categories-large (250 or more employees), medium (50 to 250 employees), and small (fewer than 50 employees). Separate awards are given to firms located in Illinois and Missouri. Past winners have demonstrated an ability to thrive through two or more generations of family leadership.

Applications are currently being accepted through July 14 and may be submitted by contacting the office of the Family Business Forum, (800) 692-4333. Those nominated will be asked to complete an application packet that is the basis for winner selection. Self-nominations, as well as nominations on behalf of another company, are accepted.

Sponsors for the 2000 Mississippi Valley Family Business of the Year Awards are the St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Soft Rock 102.5 -KEZK; Moto Inc.; BDO Seidman, LLP; Buck Consultants Inc.; Mathis, Marifian, Grandy & Richter Ltd.; TheBANK of Edwardsville; The Lowery Group; St Louis Union Station Hyatt Hotel; and the SIUE School of Business.

May 2, 2000

Robotics Involves Students In Two Competitions

Robotics seems to be in vogue these days for SIUE students as two groups recently showed off their "artificial intelligence quotient" at two separate events.

Students in the intro course to robotics offered by the Department of Computer Sciences recently created robots for the Predator-Prey Challenge in Goshen Lounge. And, students in the Department of Electrical Engineering took third place in the robotics contest at the Annual Region 5 Conference of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers recently held in St. Louis.

George Engel, associate professor of Computer and Electrical Engineering, was mentor to one of the SIUE teams at the IEEE conference, while Jerry Weinberg, assistant professor of Computer Sciences, mentored the other.

The third place team at the St. Louis event consisted of Nasr Khan, Saleh Ismail, Tina Hinton, and Todd Sproull.. The students who won the Predator-Prey Challenge in Goshen Lounge were Kathryn Verdoorn and Steve Flemke, in the Prey Category, while David Rudolph and Samara Secor won in the Predator Category.

The competition in Goshen Lounge pitted groups of two teams, each designated as either "prey" or "predator." Each team designed a robot and programmed it to meet its goals. "The goal of the predator was to capture the prey," Weinberg said, "while the goal of the prey was to find its way to the safety of its den."

Engel said the IEEE contest had students build a robot that could navigate a maze. The robot navigating the maze in the shortest time was declared winner.

Weinberg said these robotics challenges are a way to offer an experience that allows a comprehensive view of an integrated engineered system. "It provides a picture that illustrates the connection between the mechanical, electrical and computing components of a system," Weinberg said. "And, the robot competitions provide a capstone design project for studying these systems.

"Even though competitions have winners and losers, all the students who participate win through the experience itself," Weinberg said.

Engel, who also received the IEEE's Outstanding Student Branch Counselor Award for1999 at the annual conference, said teamwork and broad knowledge, cutting across engineering disciplines, is becoming increasingly important in the world of engineering today. "To be successful in a robotics contest, students must excel in a wide variety of skills," Engel explained.

"The IEEE robotics competition provides a challenging and fun-filled opportunity to practice these essential skills. For the SIUE School of Engineering, these types of competitions are important because they increase the visibility of our programs in the community and region.

"The success of students in competitions of this sort are a testimonial to the quality of undergraduate education at SIUE."

International Business Program Up For Award

Why spend $5,000 to send a student to a foreign land to study business practices from a different perspective when similar results can be achieved with much less expense? Good question.

That's why the School of Business began its Bringing the International Experience into SIUE Business Classrooms program two years ago. Sure, the students don't get to see the exotic scenery, but, just the same, in those two years many students have received a wealth of global business savvy.

The program was developed and is co-directed by Kathryn Martell, associate dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Business, and John Navin, associate professor of Economics. Funded with a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the program has caught the attention of the American Council on Education which selected it as one of 19 finalists for the Academic Excellence and Cost Management Award.

The award recognizes "successful initiatives in academic areas that improve quality while controlling costs" and is sponsored by the ACE-USA Group Foundation. Winners will be announced in June at the ACE's invitational symposium in Washington, D.C.

"It's such an honor just to get nominated out of 120 programs," Martell said. "Last year, we won the International Association for Management Education's award for academic excellence and innovation, but this award gets to the heart of what this program's all about.

"Many of our students have families and obligations that preclude them from traveling abroad to study," Martell said. "About one percent of our business students do take advantage of our travel courses," she said. "But this course affords an opportunity for many more students to gain an insight into international business without the expense."

As for the expense to the university, the program's costs have dropped even more since its inception because telecommunication technology has improved and costs have gone down. "We accomplish most of what we need for the class through the internet," Martell said, "but we also use conference calling. Several times during the semester the students talk 'face-to-face' in teleconferences between the two campuses.

"When we began two years ago, it cost us about $500 per hour to operate the course each semester," she pointed out. "Now, it costs us about $200 per hour, which comes to about $12 per student."

Students in the SIUE course interact with students at the Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Toluca, Mexico, a sister institution to the Edwardsville campus, to produce and market a product in a simulated international marketplace.

"We've had tremendous support from the faculty in Toluca and that's a big reason why this program has been so successful," Martell said. "International business skills have become so important in the business world and our students become better equipped to operate in the real world with the help of courses like this.

"Students not only develop relationships with others in another culture, they also operate as part of a virtual international business team," Martell said. "The course helps students raise their international awareness and their awareness of technology."

SIUE Head Start Program One Of The Best In The U.S.

The SIUE Head Start program has been designated as a Program of Excellence by the National Head Start Association.

This recognition makes SIUE Head Start among only 12 such designated of 2,000 such programs in the United States. The university's program became an NHSA Program of Achievement in 1997 and has worked since that time to attain the next level of honor.

John Lovelace, SIUE Head Start director, received the newest award recently during the NHSA's Annual Training Conference in Washington, D.C., on the 35th anniversary of the national Head Start movement.

NHSA's Quality Initiative has been operating since 1994 and was designated to recognize programs offering high quality services to children and families. Initiative applications are reviewed by a national panel of experts from the early childhood and family service fields. The review process is rigorous, resulting each year in only a small percentage of programs accepted for recognition.

Programs are assessed in areas such as program management and systems, services and initiatives, and program impact. According to the NHSA, the SIUE program "has displayed a strong contribution in all of these critical areas" and "has created unique and innovative approaches to engaging children in learning and connecting with their families.

Health Screenings On Campus Tuesday, May 2

University Personnel Services and Health Service have arranged for two health screening opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.

Screenings for breast and prostate cancer are offered as follows: mammograms will be offered through arrangements with Barnes-Jewish Hospital Mammography Van (associated with Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology) on Tuesday, May 2 to females age 40 or older who: have not had a mammogram in the past year, have no symptoms of breast cancer (such as lumps or dimpling), do not have breast implants, have not had breast cancer, or are not pregnant.

It takes approximately 15 minutes, and the fee is $85. The results are reported to your personal physician. The Mammography Van will be parked on the hairpin in front of Peck Hall. To schedule an appointment, call Janet Kleinmann, Ext. 2100.

Employees covered by the Quality Care health plan should be sure to bring their insurance cards with them as Mallinckrodt will bill Unicare direct. Prudential HealthCare HMO members are eligible for mammogram screening recommended and provided by their HMO providers only. HMO and POS members who use the on-campus screening will be expected to make payment at the time of the screening. HMO members will not be reimbursed. Prudential Healthcare POS members may be eligible for 80 percent reimbursement if their out-of-network deductible has been met.

That same day, prostate screenings also will be offered by SIUE Health Service. The examination consists of a PSA blood test and is available to men age 50 or older (or younger with identified concerns). The results may be given to the individual or sent to their personal physician with a signed release. The cost of the examination is $30.

To schedule an appointment, call Mary Ann Raymond, Ext. 2844. Payment will be required at the time of the screening. Members of the Quality Care health plan should submit their itemized bill, with a claim form (available from the Offices of Human Resources) to Unicare. Prudential HealthCare HMO members are eligible for prostate screening recommended and provided by their HMO providers only. HMO members who use the on-campus screening will not be reimbursed. POS members may be eligible for 80 percent reimbursement if their out-of-network deductible has been met.

For more information, call Personnel, Ext. 2190.

SIUE Institute Will Work To Bring Down Barriers

Area community leaders have long cited a need for collaboration among towns and cities, businesses, and educational and governmental organizations.

The newly created Institute for Urban Research at SIUE is designed to help facilitate such collaboration and provide a new tool for ensuring the future of the region. The Institute for Urban Research received about $800,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The institute will work toward addressing concerns of the Illinois region of Metro St. Louis, with a goal of helping to remove barriers to cooperation. "The Metro East is growing rapidly," said Kevin McClearey, associate dean of Graduate Studies and Research. "A closer look shows that some areas are growing far faster than others. In some areas there is an obvious lack of quality of life factors such as good education, good health care, and access to jobs.Crime and environmental quality also pose problems."

McClearey added that even in areas of relative affluence, there are problems resulting from "urban sprawl" created by rapid growth. "Many of our cities share common problems," he said, "but have been unable to address them effectively partly because of geographic boundaries."

The Institute for Urban Research has three basic goals:

• Encourage public discussion of a policy agenda for Metro East

•Conduct policy-oriented research pertinent to the Metro East

•Bring together policy makers, health care providers, business, labor, educational, community and religious leaders to help address key issues.

In its first year (beginning this summer), the institute will focus on health care issues, such as health care needs of the population, the configuration of health services and providers, the impact of environmental factors, and fragmentation caused by jurisdictional boundaries.

Two advisory groups will guide the institute and its executive director: An Advisory Board of 15 to 30 representatives of various communities, governments and organizations; and an SIUE coordinating council of seven to nine faculty members and representatives of other units dedicated to regional service, such as the East St. Louis Center.

"We will begin to assemble the advisory board in the very near future," McClearey said. "It is very important that we have this board in place to ensure that the institute is in touch with the needs of Metro East's communities."

Teaching Awards For 2000 Announced At Convocation

Elizabeth Fonseca, a professor of Spanish for Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, has been chosen to receive the university's 2000 Teaching Excellence Award, the highest honor that can be awarded an SIUE faculty member.

She received a $2,000 prize recently at the annual Honors Convocation and also will be awarded a plaque of recognition at the May 6 commencement.

Awards also will be given at the April 16 Honors Convocation to: Wayne Ellis, assistant professor in the School of Nursing and program coordinator for the Nurse Anesthesia Specialization; Wendy Shaw, associate professor of Geography; Susan Thomas, associate professor of Psychology; and E. Duff Wrobbel, assistant professor of Speech Communication. Each recognition awardee will receive a $500 prize.

Ten nominees were considered by members of a university-wide committee of faculty and student representatives who made the final selection. Fonseca was chosen as an "exceptional educator who provides learning opportunities for students both inside and outside the classroom."

In recommending Fonseca, Kathleen Bueno, an assistant professor of Foreign Languages and Literature, said: "Dr. Fonseca's efforts to foster connections across the university and with the community represent one of the hallmark's of exemplary teaching." Fonseca, who earned a doctorate in Spanish from the University of Iowa, teaches a wide variety of courses in Spanish language and Latin American literature and culture.

She also participates in a team-taught, interdisciplinary course in General Business Administration, bringing a unique cultural perspective to this course about business operations.

Last year, Fonseca and other SIUE School of Business faculty led a service project to Mexico that enabled students from a variety of academic disciplines to increase their sensitivities to cultural differences while also helping build cement blockhouses for in a poor neighborhood. The project has served as a pilot for a new interdisciplinary course involving field work and service: "The Global Marketplace: Culture, Gender, and International Production."

Since joining the faculty in 1986, Fonseca has offered a weekly conversation hour in Spanish that has included students, faculty, and interested community members, as well as teachers and students from the public schools. As faculty adviser for the Latin Awareness Student Organization, Fonseca has helped organize community service projects as well as cultural events.

According to the award winning professor, her final goal in every class is "to be able to convey that we live in a multicultural world. We speak different languages and have different beliefs," she said, "yet, we form one unit."

Ellis began teaching at SIUE in 1997; he also serves as a staff nurse anesthetist at Washington University in St. Louis. Colleagues in the School of Nursing say one of Ellis' strengths is his ability to incorporate into lectures a wide range of experiences in the field of anesthesia, dating to 1964 when he began a military career. In addition to honors from both the U.S. and Vietnamese governments and the U.S. military, Ellis was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society in 1995 and currently is a member of Who's Who in the World.

Colleagues also say Ellis' students respect and admire him, that Ellis' insights and understanding "have helped him grow personally as a teaching professional." They also say his teaching style reflects "a calm and caring attitude."

Shaw, a native of England, received a doctorate from the University of Georgia in 1994 and joined the SIUE faculty the same year as a specialist in the geography of development. She teaches Cultural Geography, Physical Geography, and a graduate seminar in History and Philosophy of Geography. She also advises the international honor society for Geography majors.

Geography Chair Noble R. Thompson III said this about his colleague: "It is common to see Dr. Shaw crossing the campus, going to her class wearing the typical dress and carrying food or objects common to the culture or country she and her students are studying at the time." On her style of teaching, Shaw says she stresses: "appreciation and understanding of other cultures" as well as active integration of knowledge through innovative assignments, such as keeping a diary of international events.

She also practices a "commitment to utilizing the enormous power of technology and the internet within my classes for the benefit of students."

Thomas, who holds a doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia, has been a member of the SIUE faculty since 1991. A specialist in Social Psychology, Thomas also teaches Introduction to Statistics and Methods of Psychological Inquiry. She also is coordinator of Undergraduate Education in the Department of Psychology. Describing her teaching philosophy, Thomas notes that "active learning, critical thinking, self-schematic processing and self-growth" represent core components of her approach.

"What this means," says Thomas, "is that students are forced to become more than just passive receptacles for information; they must actively integrate, synthesize, and use the information to which they are exposed."

Wrobbel's teaching style often is described as dynamic by colleagues and students. He teaches courses in speech communication, public speaking, interpersonal communication skills, and others ranging from freshman level courses to graduate seminars.

Wrobbel, who holds a doctorate in Speech Communication from the University of Texas, was instrumental in designing the capstone Senior project for Speech Communication majors, which has been recognized as one of the best senior project programs on campus.

Service Award, Honorary Degrees To Be Given May 6

Chancellor Emeritus James M. Brown, also an emeritus English professor at SIUE and a long-time administrator and educator throughout the SIU system, will receive the SIUE Distinguished Service Award at the May 6 Commencement.

In addition, Emeritus English Professor William T. Going, another pioneer in SIUE's history, and Emeritus History Professor Patrick W. Riddleberger, also an SIUE pioneer, will each receive Doctor of Humane Letters at the May 6 event.

One year after his initial appointment as a faculty member of the SIUE Department of English Language and Literature in 1965, Brown was appointed an assistant to SIU system Vice President Robert MacVicar. Two years later, Brown was named an assistant to SIUE's first chancellor, John Rendleman. In 1969, SIU President Delyte W. Morris added Brown to his staff.

The following year, the SIU Board of Trustees abolished the office of system president and created a decentralized administrative structure for SIU campuses. Brown was chosen as the first chief of Board Staff; in 1974, his position and title changed to general secretary of the SIU system. Five years later, the SIU board established the position of chancellor and Brown served in an acting capacity.

In 1979, Brown assumed the role of system vice chancellor, a position he held until 1986 when once again he was asked to serve as acting chancellor. He then returned to the vice chancellor role and served in that capacity for five years, during which time his title was changed to vice chancellor emeritus for the SIU system and professor emeritus at SIUE. He was appointed SIU chancellor in 1991 and later named chancellor emeritus in 1995.

Brown graduated from Rice University in 1942 with a bachelor of arts in Chemistry, going on to earn a master of science in Meteorology from the California Institute of Technology in 1943, and a master of arts in 1948 and a doctorate in 1951, both in English, from the State University of Iowa. He is author of several books on the subject of technical writing and business communications, as well as several short stories.

Going also was a significant force in the evolution of SIU Edwardsville, serving at what was then known as the SIU Service Center in Alton during the very early years of SIU's educational venture into Southwestern Illinois. He began the 1957-58 academic year inaugurating SIU's operations at the former Shurtleff College campus in Alton. With other faculty, he developed the university's academic program and enrolled the first class at the Alton campus.

In 1958, as dean of instruction, Going recruited and hired the faculty who would teach at the residence centers and also staffed the fledgling Edwardsville campus. Going is credited with establishing academic standards at SIUE based on the premise that teaching and scholarship best flourish as intertwined enterprises.

He earned a baccalaureate in 1936 from the University of Alabama, a master's in 1938 from Duke University, and a doctorate in English language and literature from the University of Michigan in 1954. In 1973, Going's achievements were acknowledged with the Outstanding Educator of America Award and the SIUE President's Award of Merit.

Riddleberger has distinguished himself as a highly regarded scholar who has authored several books and a variety of articles and reviews. He has contributed significantly to his field of expertise, American reconstructionist history, and is author of 1866: The Critical Year Revisited and Restoration and Reconstruction, 1865-1880.

A Fulbright scholar in 1964-65, Riddleberger lectured at Maradwatha University in India and served as interim director of the American Studies Research Centre and Library at Hyderabad, India. Riddleberger joined the SIUE faculty in 1960 and demonstrated excellence in teaching, careful research, and significant service to the university and to the community. He served as a role model and mentor to new faculty and was recipient of the SIUE Outstanding Professor Award in 1961, the SIUE Teaching Excellence Award for senior faculty in 1972, the SIUE Alumni Association's Great Teacher Award in 1981, and the Outstanding Scholar Award in spring 1993.

He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1939, and earned a master's and doctorate in history from the University of California at Berkeley. In 1993, Riddleberger was given the SIUE President's Award of Merit.

Asst. Professor's New Book Is Dizzy About '34 Cards

You wouldn't think a Chicago boy whose father played for the Chicago White Sox organization would be the slightest bit interested in writing a book about the St. Louis Cardinals. But you might say Doug Feldmann is a little bit "Dizzy" over St. Louis' 1934 World Champs.

Feldmann's book, Dizzy and the Gas House Gang, chronicles one of the great seasons in baseball lore, bringing to light the role the '34 Cards played in giving the nation a respite from the Great Depression. "The players in that era were not overly concerned with stardom," said Feldmann, assistant professor of Curriculum and Instruction. "They were just happy to have jobs," he pointed out.

"When the Depression hit most everyone had to take a (pay) cut. The players that played in the 1934 World Series needed that winner 's share of the playoff money. It made for a particularly hard-fought series."

Led by Dizzy and Paul Dean, and player-manager Frankie Frisch, the Cardinals defeated the Detroit Tigers in seven games. At the time, the Cardinals were the southernmost and westernmost franchise in the major leagues and, according to Feldmann, their success made baseball less of an "eastern" game.

In researching the book, Feldmann, who does some scouting for the San Diego Padres baseball organization, used old newspaper accounts of the season and trips to the players' hometowns and other places where they lived. He also relied on Mickey Owen, who, even though he did not play for the 1934 team, spent time as a Cardinals players in the late 1930s and was Dizzy Dean's catcher.

Feldmann says there was at least one major difference between the game of the 1930s and today's play. "The players for the '34 Cardinals-and for most teams around the league-were from out-of-the-way small towns," he said. "With little opportunity on the farms that were drying up in the Dust Bowl, young men tried their luck in professional baseball.

"One writer of the era wrote, 'The players are going on the notion that it's better to be a well-fed ballplayer than a hungry bond salesman.'"

Women's Tennis Prepares For NCAA Regionals

Women's tennis heads to the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championships this weekend in Tahlequah, Okla. SIUE, 14-8 overall, meets Northeastern State (Okla.) in the first round at 1 p.m. on Friday.

The winner would then move on to face the winner of Midwestern State (Texas) and Northwest Missouri State.

This is the first appearance in the NCAA Women's Tennis Championships since 1989 when the Cougars won their fourth consecutive national title.

The Cougars are led by Sarah Hardimon (Belleville) and Kim Mulherin (Belleville). Hardimon and Mulherin both finished the regular season with a 13-8 singles record and 19-7 doubles record.

Four Softball Players Are All-GLVC

Four SIUE softball players have been named to the 2000 All-Great Lakes Valley Conference team. Sophomore Erin Newman (Fairfield, Calif.), senior Kari Franzen (Rantoul) and freshman Katie Waldo (Peoria) were selected to the first team, while senior Sara Obrecht (Gifford) earned second team honors.

Newman leads the team in numerous offensive categories, including batting average (.436), runs scored (54), doubles (25), home runs(12), walks (29), total bases (134), runs batted in (50), slugging percentage (.822) and on base percentage (.520). She is currently second in the nation in doubles, 22nd in home runs and 34th in batting average. Newman set a single-season record for doubles in a season with 25 and runs scored with 54. She tied single season records in home runs (12), runs batted in (50) and walks (29), and earned second team honors as a freshman while also being named Newcomer of the Year.

Franzen is batting .318 in 51 games this season. She is third on the team with 35 runs batted in. Franzen is tied for sixth with teammate Waldo for triples in the GLVC with four. She has thrown out 20 of 37 base stealers this season. Franzen also was named first team All-GLVC the past two seasons.

Waldo earned her first selection to the All-GLVC team. She leads the team in at-bats (187), hits (75) and stolen bases (44). Waldo set a single season record for stolen bases and hits and leads the GLVC in both categories. She is second on the team in batting average (.401), runs scored (42) and on base percentage (.451). Waldo is fourth in the conference in total bases (86) and batting average and sixth in triples with four, and she has stolen 44 bases in 50 attempts and currently ranks eighth in the nation in stolen bases.

Obrecht also earned her first selection to the All-GLVC team. She leads the Cougars' pitching staff with a 19-7 record and 1.21 earned run average. Obrecht also leads in appearances (29), complete games (22), shutouts (6), innings pitched (167.2) and strikeouts (61). She tied for second in the conference in wins and ranks eighth in earned run average.

The Cougars record is 38-17 overall and 16-6 in the GLVC. SIUE must now await word on whether it will receive a bid to the NCAA Tournament, which begins May 12.

Track Looks For More NCAA Qualifiers

Men's and women's track conclude the regular season Friday at the Butler Twilight Invitational.

Mekelle Beck (Arenzville) automatically qualified last weekend for nationals in the javelin with a distance of 150 feet, one inch. Beck qualified last season in the javelin throw and finished fifth with a distance of 150'5."

Ann Miklovic (St. Louis) provisionally qualified for nationals in the 800-meter run with a time of 2 minutes, 13 seconds. Miklovic's time was also a school record.

Coach Darryl Frerker looks for more national qualifiers this weekend. "We had a couple individuals come real close last weekend to qualifying, so, we are looking for a good, competitive effort from them this weekend," he said.

The women's team also set two other school records last weekend at the SIUE Twilight Invitational. Kelly Saunders (Eldorado, Ohio) set an SIUE record in the hammer throw with a distance of 134'1". Desiree Barcomb (Tampa, Fla.), Chenoa Glenn (Ferguson, Mo.), Alexis Schweinberg (Normal) and Tamekia Howard (Florissant, Mo.) set a new school record in the 4x100-meter relay with a time of 48.73.

On the men's side, George Murphy (Virden) finished second in the pole vault while setting a school record at 13'7".

"Overall, the home meet provided good competition and a competitive atmosphere," said Freker, "while also moving a few people closer to possibly qualifying for nationals this weekend."

Baseball Eyes No. 1 Seed

The top seed in the Great Lakes Valley Tournament is now up for grabs. SIUE Baseball wraps up Great Lakes Valley Conference play at Bellarmine for three games this weekend, two on Saturday and one on Sunday. The Cougars, 29-20 and 17-7 in the conference, are tied with UM-St. Louis.

"Bellarmine has one good pitcher but not much else to help him out," said Coach Gary Collins. "If we get by him, we should be able to sweep them, but you never know what to expect with a team who is 3-19."

After losing a game to McKendree last weekend, the Cougars went on to sweep their weekend series with Indianapolis and Northern Kentucky. "It was a huge weekend for us," Collins said. "We went from third in our division to tied for first." He said the top of the order did well last weekend.

Mark Bugger (Edwardsville) went 6 for 14, including three doubles and seven runs batted in in game two against Indianapolis. Bugger finished with four doubles on the weekend and leads the team and the GLVC with a .427 batting average.

Dave Crouthers (Edwardsville) went 8 for 16 at the plate with four doubles and six runs batted in. Crouthers also earned a win over Northern Kentucky, giving up three hits and one earned run in seven innings. Crouthers is 4-4 overall as a pitcher and is batting .339 with a team-leading 21 doubles.

Travis Dawson (Collinsville) went 7 of 16 last weekend, with a double and five runs scored.

Collins said Jared Wood (Cairo, Mo.), Matt Wilkinson (Barwon Heads, Australia) and Bret Giaudrone (Gillespie) pitched extremely well last weekend. Wood pitched six innings, giving up two hits and two earned runs to improve his record to 3-3 on the season. Wilkinson picked up his team-leading seventh win against Indianapolis. He allowed two runs on four hits, while striking out nine batters in nine innings. Giaudrone picked up two saves this weekend and now has three on the season. He pitched three and a third scoreless innings while striking out three.

Upcoming Events

Friday, May 5-

Track at Butler Twilight Invitational

Women's Tennis at NCAA Midwest Regionals, 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 6-

Baseball at Bellarmine (DH), Noon

Women's Tennis at NCAA Midwest Regionals, 11 a.m.

Sunday, May 7-

Baseball at Bellarmine (DH), Noon

Wednesday, May 10-

Women's Tennis at NCAA Nationals, TBA

Thursday, May 11-

Women's Tennis at NCAA Nationals, TBA

Friday, May 12-

Women's Tennis at NCAA Nationals, TBA

Baseball at GLVC Tournament

Softball at NCAA Tournament

Saturday, May 13-

Women's Tennis at NCAA Nationals, TBA

Baseball at GLVC Tournament

Softball at NCAA Tournament

Sunday, May 14-

Baseball at GLVC Tournament

Fulbright Study Application Packets Available On The World Wide Web

Apply for a Fulbright and see the world. It's an incredible experience and one that will benefit not only a faculty member but also students.

Kevin McClearey, associate dean of Graduate Studies and Research, says the application process can seem complicated because the Fulbright criteria can be very specific, but the results are worth the trouble. "We understand that it could also be difficult for faculty who have families to think about travel halfway around the globe," McClearey said.

"But, the Fulbright program makes a strong effort to assist its scholars' dependents. The international experience can also be an unforgettable family opportunity.

"As for the scholars, the experience not only benefits them professionally but also helps contribute to the international flavor and scope of the campus," McClearey said. "Faculty come back with a new perspective and knowledge which also contributes to that flavor. And, students also benefit.

"Anytime a faculty member has an an opportunity for enrichment, it shows up in the classroom, it shows up in their research, which can, and often does, involve students. Faculty come back excited and are ready to share that with students."

McClearey said application packets are available on the World Wide Web for Fulbright lecturing, lecturing/research, and research awards worldwide. Those are located at www.iie.org/cies/awards2001/appl2.htm. Application deadline is Aug. 1.

Some 800 scholar awards in 130 countries will be offered. Approximately one-fifth are for research and four-fifths are for lecturing, combined lecturing and research, or seminar participation.

For more information, contact Lil Manning, Ext. 3114, or by e-mail: limanni@siue.edu.

May 30, 2000

SummerArts Concerts 2000 For Some Co-o-o-o-l Nights

SummerArts 2000 Concert Series is under way and the season promises some cool evenings of music on campus.

All performances are at 7:30 p.m. in the John C. Abbott Auditorium of Lovejoy Library unless otherwise noted; admission is free:

• Tuesday, June 13-The Miró String Quartet from the Juilliard School, returning by popular acclaim for a second season at SIUE. Formed in the fall of 1995, the group has already won international kudos as winner of the Coleman, Fischoff, and Banff Chamber Music Competitions. At SIUE, the group will perform Haydn's Quartet in C Major, Op. 20, No. 2; Dvorak's Quartet in A-flat Major, Op. l05; and a new prize-winning work by the Chinese composer Chan Ka Nin.

• Friday, June 23-The LeClaire Trio. Members of the SIUE music faculty-pianist Linda Perry, violinist Lenora-Marya Anop, and cellist Kangho Lee, are in their second year of performing together and the chemistry is evident.

• Tuesday, July 11-Faculty Jazz Concert; Katherine Dunham Hall Choral Room. The jazz will be hot and the Jazz Studies faculty have the ignition to make things light up.

For more information, call the SIUE Department of Music, (618) 650-3900.

M. Segal To Receive 2000 Great Teacher Award

Madhav N. Segal, a professor of Marketing and Marketing Research in the Department of Marketing and director of the Master of Marketing Research (MMR) program for the School of Business, has been chosen by members of the SIUE Alumni Association as recipient of the 2000 Great Teacher Award. He will be recognized with the award at the Aug. 5 commencement.

The annual award is given after a vote by mail is taken of members of the association. "For these alums to take the time and effort to vote for Professor Segal means he had a great impact on their education and in their personal lives," said Kathy Turner, assistant director for Alumni Services.

"Alumni enjoy the chance to recognize a teacher who has made a difference in their career choices and who made the experience at SIUE a memorable one."

Segal, who joined the SIUE faculty in 1979, is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington: MBA (Marketing) and Ph.D. (Marketing and Marketing Research); and the Birla Institute of Technology & Science: BE (Honors) Chemical Engineering.

Segal's teaching and research credentials also include several awards for outstanding teaching and scholarly research, as well as the 1997 Paul Simon Teaching-Research Award. Additionally, he has been invited as visiting scholar to many prestigious universities in Europe and Asia.

He is actively engaged in ongoing research with a focus on evaluation of measurement issues in cross-cultural marketing/consumer research, marketing information utilization, customer satisfaction, ethical issues in marketing research, product concept testing international marketing research, and service marketing issues.

In addition, Segal has presented papers at many international, national and regional marketing conferences and has authored more than 75 articles and papers, many of which have been published in leading marketing journals such as Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Business Research, European Journal of Marketing, Journal of Advertising, Journal of Data Collection, Industrial Marketing Management, California Management Review, Journal of Professional Services, Marketing, Health Marketing Quarterly, Canadian Journal of Marketing Research, International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, Journal of Business Ethics, and Marketing Research: A Magazine of Management & Applications.

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, in the second-floor Conference Center of the Morris University Center.

Chancellor Werner Praises Supporters Of Ethanol Plant

Location of the $20 million National Corn to Ethanol Research Pilot Plant in University Park is not only good news for the university but also for Southwestern Illinois, SIUE Chancellor David Werner said today.

"Many people have worked long and hard to obtain funding for this project," Werner said. "The entire Illinois legislative delegation is to be commended for bringing this unique research facility to University Park. We're especially grateful for the work of Rep. John Shimkus (R, Illinois-20), Sen. Peter Fitzgerald (R-Illinois), and Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Illinois), as well as that of House Speaker Dennis Hastert, and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Larry Combest."

The $14 million in funding for the research plant was passed last week by both the House and the Senate. The bill will be sent to the White House this week and President Clinton is expected to sign it into law. It is anticipated that construction will begin in 2001.

Earlier, $6 million in matching funds was approved by the Illinois General Assembly and earmarked by Gov. George H. Ryan as part of the total cost of the facility. "The new ethanol plant is an important part of our ongoing commitment to promote the ethanol industry and support Illinois farm families," Ryan said. "I want to thank the members of the Illinois Congressional delegation for their efforts to secure this crucial funding."

SIU President Frank Horton also thanked Congressman Shimkus, Illinois Gov. Ryan, and the Illinois delegation involved in bringing the plant to SIUE. "This project was adopted by the Congressional delegation as one of its top priorities," Horton said. "The resulting legislation is proof of what the delegation is capable of delivering to the people of Illinois.

"The environmental and economic benefits of this important project will be felt for many years to come," Horton said. "SIU is appreciative of the support and confidence of our Congressional delegation."

Horton and Werner joined Shimkus in congratulating supporters of the major research project. Their remarks were made at a news conference called by the Congressman last week at the designated site of the proposed plant in SIUE's research park.

Shimkus said the plant will not only provide many benefits for Illinois corn growers but also for farmers across the country. "This is a huge step forward in my efforts to advance the cause of renewable fuels, especially as gasoline prices have reached record levels," he said.

Brian Donnelly, executive director of University Park, said the plant will be "the only research facility of its kind anywhere in the world. This plant will be a great addition to the university, a benefit to ethanol researchers, and a plus for farmers."

The small research plant, encompassing 20,000 square feet, will emulate a full-scale, commercial ethanol-producing facility. Such a testing site is needed to continue experimenting with alternatives to fossil fuels.

Costume Designer Works Magic For Summer Showbiz

Y. Michelle Collyar's first job as a costume designer was at the age of 10. "I used to make Barbie doll clothes by hand," she recalls. "I'd make enough to fill a shoe box and then I'd sell the box for $10."

Today, she is a costume designer and instructor in the Department of Theater and Dance. Collyar's work will be on display in the Summer Showbiz 2000 productions Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in June and South Pacific in July.

For the first production, Collyar and her staff of one part-time assistant, Delyle Robbins, and 8 to 10 students will "build" costumes for 24 performers, with an average of four costume changes per cast member. A lot of work for someone whose first love was dance. "Dance was an artform I could not master," Collyar said. "It is very competitive."

When asked what motivated her switch to costume design, she says with a laugh: "I never liked my costumes."

A visit to the costume shop on the first floor of Katherine Dunham Hall might be cause for claustrophobia. There is not one square inch of space that isn't being used for patterns, swatches, thread, sewing machines, rotary wheels for cutting and, of course, costumes. They hang from the open balcony of the second floor. When asked where she finds her fabrics, she explains: "I really hate shopping in St. Louis because there are no fabric stores with long tables of fabrics for $1.49 or $1.99 a yard. I go to Vogue Fabrics in Chicago. I can't compromise the vision but I can at least compromise the price," she explained.

A native of La Crosse, Wis., Collyar earned her master of Fine Arts at the University of Mississippi. She occasionally makes trips to Tupelo, Miss. (at her own expense), to buy heavy felted wool for $1.50 a pound. "You can't find that everywhere, but they have it there because of the Civil War re-enactments."

For South Pacific she has reached out to a friend who is artistic director at the Thunder Bay Theater in Alpena, Mich., to borrow military hats for the 23 actors playing sailors in the cast. "I hate to borrow, but they are very expensive," she says.

At 36 and in her third year at SIUE, Collyar believes that audiences should look at costumes and realize "how intensely collaborative this artform is. In the long run it is very rewarding and has potential for a lot of personal growth," she said. "What I like the most about it is looking at the stage and watching a dream come true or watching it become better than you imagined it."

Haute "Coat-eur."

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs Thursday-Sunday, June 8-11 and June 15-18, and South Pacific is set for Thursday-Sunday, July 6-9 and July 13-16. All curtain times are 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call the SIUE Fine Arts box office, (618) 650-2774.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June 8-10 and 15-17, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11 and 18, all in the Katherine Dunham theater. For ticket information, call the Fine Arts box office, (618) 650-2774.

Dean Hahs Named Provost And Vice Chancellor For Academic Affairs

Sharon Hahs, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, announced last week by Chancellor David Werner.

The appointment will be effective July 1, subject to ratification by the SIU Board of Trustees.

In his announcement, Werner said Hahs brings "tremendous" experience to the position. "Sharon served as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since 1995 and as Acting Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs during the 1997-98 academic year," Werner said.

"On behalf of the university community, I thank the Search Committee, chaired by Kay Covington, associate professor of Kinesiology and Health Education, for identifying an outstanding group of candidates from which to choose a leader to help move SIUE to the next level."

Hahs, a professor of chemistry, served as dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences at the University of South Carolina at Spartanburg (1984-94) before coming to SIUE. She also had been a member of the chemistry faculty at Metropolitan State College in Denver (1974-83).

She received a baccalaureate in chemistry from Illinois Wesleyan University and a master of science and doctorate in inorganic chemistry from the University of New Mexico.

Hahs is active in a number of professional organizations, including the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences; she regularly serves as panelist and committee member at national meetings and has taught summer workshops for new deans.

Locally, Hahs is a member of FOCUS St. Louis and serves on the board of the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis. She is past president of the South Carolina Academy of Science and a member of the class of 1992 Management Development Program at Harvard.

C. Springer Named Associate Dean Of College Of Arts And Sciences

Carl Springer will join the College of Arts and Sciences July 1 as associate dean for Student Development and General Education and Professor of Foreign Languages and Literature.

Springer earned a doctorate in Classics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has taught at Illinois State University for 16 years. For the past four years, Springer has served as chair of the Department of Foreign Languages at ISU.

He brings extensive experience in curriculum, budgeting, personnel, student recruitment and advisement, faculty development, and instructional technology development. He has also provided leadership in ISU's revision of its general education curriculum.

SIUE Program Wins Funding For Project To Close Technology Gap

SIUE is among 20 institutions and organizations nationwide to receive a grant for a program linking public schools or community organizations with colleges and universities to develop educational technology projects for youth in under-served areas.

The five-year, $200,000 grant will fund "Bridging The Digital Divide." In its first year, the project will enable about 750 school children in the East St. Louis, Fairmont City and Washington Park areas to better their computer skills through after-school programs.

The project will be expanded in subsequent years. The students, ages 5-13, will have access to computers and the Internet and use it to better their community. For example, a group of students may research the problems surrounding lead-based paint using the Internet and identify methods for addressing the problem in homes in the neighborhood.

The program also will match them with successful professionals and college students in an on-line mentoring relationship. Don Baden, SIUE professor of curriculum and instruction, and author of the grant proposal, said "Bridging" is a "very practical" step toward teaching computer and research skills.

"The idea behind the project is that kids in poor communities have limited Internet access," Baden said. "If we're going to bridge the digital divide, we have to find a way for kids to get access to computers and instruction. This is a small but very practical step in that direction. It joins the university with existing community agencies and it brings in the added benefit of mentoring."

Community professionals and teachers, SIUE students, and volunteers will act as on-line mentors, helping the students develop their computer skills and explore the Internet. Baden and local agencies are gathering used computers for the project.

The program will begin on July 1. The grant is part of "Making a Civic Investment," a program funded by WorldCom and administered by Campus Compact at Brown University.

Higher Education Has Significant Economic Impact

A recent survey mailed to each employee seeks to find SIUE's economic impact on the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, and the premise that a university does have significant impact on a region is borne out by a recent study indicating a return of double the money the state spends on higher education.

The study, filed in March, was sponsored by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois and the Illinois Board of Higher Education, and was conducted by faculty from the U of I and from Loyola University in Chicago.

Results of the survey were presented to the SIU Board of Trustees by Professor Don Elliott, chair of the SIUE Department of Economics. Elliott pointed out that each year, according to the study, tax receipts from increased earnings of college graduates in one year in Illinois equal $5.9 billion and that the state spends $2.5 billion annually for higher education.

Elliott said the results of SIUE's economic impact study will be released in fall and also pointed out that SIU Carbondale is planning a similar study of its impact in Central and Southern Illinois.

The purpose of the statewide study, Elliott said, was to document monetary and non-monetary benefits created by the Illinois higher education network, which is the fourth largest in the country. "Illinois higher education institutions educate 750,000 students each year," he said. "Those students attend 12 public and 117 private colleges and universities, as well as 40 public community colleges throughout the state. The study found that a degree from a university or a college can mean more than $590,000 in extra earnings over a graduate's lifetime, or nearly $1.25 million in extra lifetime earnings for a graduate with a professional degree," Elliott told the board.

"A total of $55 billion in extra earnings is generated from one year's activity by Illinois higher education institutions."

Elliott also said the study showed a significant economic impact from higher education's employment and spending in the state. "At least 138,000 Illinois jobs and over $10 billion in annual economic activity are attributable to funds that higher education attracts from outside of the state," he pointed out. "These are jobs and spending that would not exist in Illinois otherwise."

Other benefits of higher education, according to the study, include:

• Better health

• Greater civic reponsibility

• Increased employment

• Higher productivity

• Greater access to academic libraries and outreach activities for Illinois citizens

"The study shows that Illinois Higher Education is a prudent investment in people," Elliott said. "Funding higher education provides a magnificent return for Illinois."

James M. Brown's Remarks At The May 6 Commencement

Thank you, Chancellor Werner for your kind remarks. Looking over my years at SIU in general and SIUE in particular, I sometimes feel a bit like Huck Finn. "If I'd a' knowed what a trouble it was . . . I wouldn't 'a' tackled it, and ain't a-going to no more."

But upon reflection, I find that my feelings are more akin to those of Dean Acheson regarding his role as Secretary of State in President Truman's Administration: "I was present at the creation."

I have enjoyed a front row seat and have even played a minor part- perhaps at the third gravedigger level-in one of the most exciting stories in American Higher Education, the development of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

I arrived at SIUE in 1965-the building in which we are now seated was, as far as I know, only a gleam in some planner's eyes-the rest was mud and confusion. There was the library, and more mud. Lovejoy Library was like El Dorado, shining in a muddy cornfield.

Initially, SIUE was designed as a commuter campus to serve the higher education needs of Madison and St. Clair counties. Today, it has become a magnificent, multifaceted campus serving students both from this region, from around the nation and around the world, and with a purpose and a destiny of its own. There is very little mud left, and that initial confusion has become a well defined and focused purpose.

Amazing! In 1965, this fledgling university was blessed with a board, a faculty, administrators and staff who saw quite clearly the potential of SIUE and set about to realize it. I was indeed lucky to work closely with many remarkable individuals-two of whom, Pat Riddleberger and Bill Going, are receiving honorary degrees today. Even now, years on and presumably wiser, I remain more than slightly in awe of the abilities and accomplishments of these gentlemen. This beautiful campus and these buildings and these memories are a part of their legacy to you, to me, and to the world.

More importantly, however, their legacy includes the education of thousands of students, many of whom would not have had access to a university education if SIUE had not existed. Today, you graduates become a part of that proud legacy. SIUE has, I'm sure, provided you with the intellectual and ethical tools you need. Now, like those before you, go forth and do good so that today's audience-your parents, friends, and family-will be proud and the university mission will be re-affirmed.

As for myself, I accept this Distinguished Service Award on behalf of those with whom I served, but I can assure you that no one enjoyed his servitude more.

William T. Going's Remarks At Commencement May 6

Thank you, Chancellor Werner. This is indeed a great honor. I accept it with pride and humility, especially when it comes from an institution where I have spent half of my life. When it comes from an institution that knows all my weaknesses, all my warts, all my failures.

And, now ladies and gentlemen, colleagues, friends, and especially graduates.

One of America's most distinguished novelists, poets, and critics, John Updike, spoke on this campus a year ago. Last month, he wrote a very interesting sentence in The New Yorker magazine. "History begins," he said, "when memory leaves off." History begins when memory leaves off. I want to share with you one memory and a little snippet of history.

The memory I wish to share with you is that of our first commencement in 1958. It had been a dreadfully odd year. In East St. Louis, we staffed a freshmen class in part of an old high school building and some vacant storefronts. Our offices were in the old Broadview Hotel. On the Alton campus, we crowded too many students into a very small defunct college. We had prepared for 500 students and we had 1,800.

At the end of that year, part of our faculty suggested that we have a small commencement under the great oak trees on the Shurtleff campus where we had had a drama series in the spring. Other members of the faculty said, "No. We need to go to Carbondale and let them know we're here." So, we did both. Those students that we had assumed a moral responsibility for, who could meet the requirements of the last printed catalogue of Shurtleff College, our registrar certified to the Shurtleff Foundation, the legal imperatives of the board of trustees of Shurtleff College.

Those students, isolated and left as they were from Shurtleff College, who could meet the printed requirements in the Fine Arts, the Liberal Arts, in Business and Education, our registrar certified along with the registrar of Carbondale. We drove down to the Carbondale campus in two university cars.

We were, of course, the cow's tail. We were the smallest and newest unit. And, when I rose to read the names of our graduates, I sensed a restless murmur among the Carbondale faculty. I had a good idea what they were thinking: "What are they doing up there? They haven't been in operation for the year. We always knew they would embarrass us."

At the end of the ceremony, the dean of the School of Business came dashing up-you know how suspicious deans are-and he said, "What gives with you?" In like manner, I responded, "In the Metro East, we work academic miracles. Seriously, sir, we have tried very hard. It has not been an easy year. We have all done three or four things we were not qualified to do. We have burned lights from early morn to near midnight." He seemed satisfied with this.

It was not long, however, before we had a piece of land; no roads, a few farm houses-but we cleared a patch of ground near the entrance on 157 and we had a commencement. Hundreds of folding chairs, a makeshift platform-we looked like a setting for the Lincoln-Douglas debate, but our speaker was the governor of Illinois, William Stratton. The sun was going down, the animals were rustling, the birds were twittering as if to say, "What is the meaning of all this intrusion into our fields and woods?" And, Governor Stratton stopped in the middle of his speech and said, "Those birds are doing a much better job than I am." And we all clapped vigorously, because we knew that politically we were on the map. So much for the memory.

Now, I wish to turn to a moment of history. Memories are personal things; they cannot be otherwise. History is based in facts that are verifiable, but the interpretation of these facts is what makes history fascinating.

Come with me for a moment to the year 1817, a year before Illinois was a state. A young gentleman by the name of John Mason Peck, from Litchfield, Connecticut, was ordered by a general Baptist convention to come and spread the Bible and the ability to read in the Wild West. He founded a little Sunday school in St. Charles (Mo.) on the Missouri (River); he crossed over to the Illinois territory and founded a similar little school at Rock Springs.

In the 1820's, he went back to New England to see if he could raise a little money because, and I quote him: "I cannot bear to see our preachers and teachers in southern Illinois remain as ignorant as some of them are." By the 1830's, he was back in this area, accompanied by a newly-appointed supervisor of religion and education by another Baptist convention. This gentleman had the interesting name of Jonathan Going-not a relative of mine that I know, but I would gladly claim him if I could.

He stayed three months. He looked over the area. He told the Reverend Peck, "Move your school to higher ground. Upper Alton would be a nice place; three rivers meet there-the Illinois, the Missouri, the Mississippi. It's obliged to be a place of commerce and growth. I will go back and find financing for you."

So, there emerged Alton College, Alton Seminary. Very shortly, a gentleman (arrived), who had a few books and a little money he could spare, by the name of Shurtleff, and the institution borrowed his name. Alton College, Alton Seminary became Shurtleff College and, interestingly, just exactly 200 years before, this other gentleman by the name of John Harvard, who had a few books and little money to spare, created the opportunity in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for the first college in the American colonies.

And, the last date I wish to call to your attention is 1842. (The University of) Illinois had (not yet) become a state organized (school) and Shurtleff College was chartered to grant degrees.

Now, why have I bored you with these facts? I want to draw an interesting conclusion and crunch a little numbers with you. When we talk about the age of institutions of academia, we have to watch it carefully. Is it the date when somebody drew up plans? Is it the date when the doors first opened? Is it the date of the commencement, as your chancellor has informed you, announced a continuity, and a second year.

Granted a little latitude, this is what I want to tell you: We are not 43 years old. We are 158 years old. I take a sort of amused pride in this. Not legally-I wouldn't want to upset our board of trustees with the new dates-but by every other measure. The continuity is clear. We are on that same higher ground. The bluffs have tapered down a bit. But the dental school occupies the Shurtleff campus.

Continuity of place, continuity of faculty. If we had not had the service of some of the distinguished ladies and gentlemen of Shurtleff College, we could never have offered four years to begin with, to say nothing of a few graduate courses. A number of those people have stayed with us and have retired from this institution. Students, yes, when we assumed moral responsibility for those stranded students in Shurtleff College and a number of people in this area who had not been able to finish degrees because there was no public education in the metropolitan area. Continuity of faculty, staff, and students.

From 1842 in this area there has been a convocation of this sort for the people in this area. And, if you agree with my logic of continuity of place, faculty, staff, and students, then I think we can draw an even more amusing conclusion. We are older than SIU Carbondale; indeed, we are older than the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. These two institutions were post-Civil War schools.

So, this brings me back to you, the graduates in the year 2000. I want to say three words to you, and I mean that literally: three words. And I will say them in Latin because, as the Chancellor suggested, we need a little Latin culture. The three words I want to say to you are: matrum alma momento-remember your kind intellectual mother. We want to be sure that you will let us know of your accomplishments and achievements, and we hope that you will be interested in our plans and developments.

And so, as you go out now full-time into the world of the internet, the world of dot-coms, the world of e-mails and love bugs, the world of cyberspace-matrum alma momento-remember your alma mater, and, Godspeed.

Patrick W. Riddleberger's Remarks At May 6 Commencement

Before addressing the graduates, I want to take just a moment to say how grateful I am for the honor I have received. I want to thank the Chancellor and others who may have had a hand in it.

I also want to thank the University for all that it has done for me. From the beginning it has been, for me, a gentle, caring, and stimulating place. This persists, into my octogenarian years. And for nothing am I more grateful than for the privilege of teaching our students over a period of thirty-five years.

Now, the graduating class of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2000 anno domini, I welcome you and congratulate you.

This is an important day for you-a rite of passage, so to speak-after which your lives will never be quite the same again.

But I hope your education will continue. I am not speaking so much of more formal education as of the self-education that will follow, when you, yourselves, will take charge of it and direct it.

Education has to do with growing up, with becoming mature, and there is no reason why it cannot continue for a long time, possibly for the rest of your lives, or at least as long as you have energy and mind left in you.

To some extent this will happen naturally, as you meet new people, and make new friends. It will come from your openness and readiness to explore new things, and to take some risks.

It should not be just passive, but active in a constructive way, that will call for disciplined effort on your part. An honest desire to grow, intellectually and spiritually, would seem to be essential, and taking care not to miss opportunities that will come to you.

I trust that the University has given you a foundation on which to build such a life. I hope that you will be successful. But that you will not push too hard in pursuit of the "Bitch Goddess Success."

The phrase is not mine, ladies and gentlemen, it is from William James, an American psychologist and philosopher of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. I will not comment further on it, but ponder it, and consider what it might mean.

I hope that tragedy will never strike you, but if it does, that it will leave not rancor or bitterness, but, rather, fortitude, acceptance, and compassion.

If you achieve distinction, as some of you undoubtedly will, I entreat you, in order to guard against complacency or smugness, never to forget your origins, the place and people you came from. And may I add, your university?

Power is another matter. I'm not sure Lord Acton was altogether correct in his dictum, "power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." I cannot quite conceive of what absolute power would be.

But power can be treacherous, and can do strange and terrible things to those who possess it or strive for it. For some it becomes a voracious appetite, or addiction. But with a wrong action, or a stroke of bad luck, it can be precipitantly lost. Lord Byron made this point in writing of Napoleon, "daring made thy rise and fall."

I hope there is an inclination, and time, for repose in your lives. Some quietude for contemplation and reflection has always been essential, it seems to me, to a good and authentic life. And is it no more vital now, with the breakneck speed of technological change, and its profound consequences for all of us?

I hope there will be joy and laughter in your lives, but much more important is happiness-a supreme good. Said Aristotle, "an object pursued for its own sake. An activity of the soul in accordance with virtue."

I hope your lives will be replete with love-

• Intimate love.

• Love among family and friends. • Love of the world.

• Love of nature.

• Love of all living things that inhabit this little planet with us, because it is their home too.

• Love of self. I do not speak of conceit, egotism, narcissism, nothing of the sort, but of healthy self-love, call it self-esteem, self-confidence, if you like. They are all the same.

It is a quality that makes possible the effective use of our God-given talents and capacities, a quality that permits modesty.

Finally, I have a request, or proposal, for you which I trust is appropriate for a graduating class in the year 2000. It is that you, each and every one of you, try to eradicate all bigotry and prejudice from your being. It is not easy. There are some many ingrained habits, so many stereotypes.

But I plead with all of you graduates, as an example for all of us, to take this, your first post-graduation step, toward becoming truly educated and loving people.

Thank you. All the best and Godspeed.

Bugger Named All-American

Mark Bugger, a junior from Edwardsville, has been named second team NCAA Division II All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association. Bugger led SIUE with a .414 batting average this season. His 91 hits was the second most in a single-season by a Cougar.

The Great Lakes Valley Conference's Player of the Year also led the team in runs batted in (59) and total bases (120). Bugger, who helped SIUE to a 33-23 record this season and a third-place finish in the GLVC, will head into his final season in 2001 needing just 27 hits to take over No. 1 on the all-time hits list.

Newman, Waldo Named All-Americans By NFCA

Hard work and determination pay off. That's something sophomore Erin Newman of Fairfield, Calif., and freshman Katie Wald of Peoria, are experiencing since being named to the Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division II All-American team.

Newman earned first team honors while Waldo was named second team, becoming the first national All-Americans in SIUE softball since Michele Cleeton was honored in 1991. It is also the first time in school history that two softball players have been selected in the same year.

Newman led the team this season in numerous offensive categories, including batting average (.425), runs scored (54), doubles (25), home runs (12), walks (31), total bases (137), runs batted in (51), slugging percentage (.787) and on base percentage (.512). She set single season records in doubles, runs scored, runs batted in and walks while tying the single season record for homeruns.

She ranked third in the nation in doubles and 18th in the nation in home runs. Her .425 batting average was third best in school history. The 5-foot-8-inch third baseman has also made her way onto a number of the career lists at SIUE. Newman is No.1 in batting average after two seasons, hitting .416 in 320 at bats. She is No. 2 in all-time home runs (19) and tied for second in doubles all-time (38). She is also tied for fifth all-time in walks (51) and tied for 10th in runs batted in with 84. She was named first team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference and first team All-Region this season.

Waldo finished her initial season hitting .407 in 58 games. She led the team with 199 at bats, 81 hits and 48 stolen bases and was second on the team in batting average, runs scored (43) and on- base percentage (.456). Her 199 at bats broke an 18-year-old single season record held by Patty Suessen (189) in 1982. Waldo also set single season records in hits and stolen bases.

The 5-foot-4-inch designated player ranks 12th in the nation in stolen bases, stealing 48 of the 54 bases attempted. Waldo also earned first team All-GLVC and first team All-Region honors.

Newman and Waldo were honored as All-Americans recently in Columbus, Ga., the site of the NCAA Division II Softball Championships.

Choices, Choices.

The Department of Central Management Services has begun releasing details about coverage and employee costs, so the benefit choice period continues through June 20. A reminder-the benefit choice period is generally the only time most changes can be made unless you experience a change in family status. Be sure to review the benefit choice information carefully, and consider which plans best suit your needs during the upcoming year.

Bradshaw Elected Delegate

Boyd Bradshaw, director of Admissions, recently was elected as a National College Delegate for the Illinois Association For College Admission Counseling. He was elected to a three-year term.

Bradshaw will represent Illinois ACAC as part of its delegation team in the National Association For College Admission Counseling assembly.

He also received the Illinois ACAC Presidential Service Recognition Award. This award seeks to recognize significant contributions of those members with five or more years of active involvement with IACAC.

The Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling is the only professional association in the state which brings together those who work with students as they make plans for postsecondary education. The eight working districts of the IACAC provide forums for open discussion of the issues which affect students in transition, customized geographically to address the issues which affect the daily working lives of the professional community.

April 2000

eMBA Launched By SIUE School Of Business

The World Wide Web is growing by two million pages every day. In two years, there will be more web pages than people on the plane. E-commerce sales will top the one-trillion-dollar mark, jobs are being created by the advent of internet services, careers are being made.

This fall, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) will offer a new graduate program designed to help students get their feet in the "e-door." SIUE's eMBA will take the best of a traditional MBA program and combine it with non-traditional electronic business instruction.

SIUE is the first accredited university in the St. Louis region to offer an MBA specialization in e-Business. "Businesses are in great need of e-Business-savvy people," said Robert Carver, dean of the SIUE School of Business. "Any number of businesses and industries are being drawn to the internet as a way of doing business.

"They need people to guide them. They need people who can tell them what the internet can and should do for them and their customers, and how best to fashion their internet presence. The SIUE eMBA will bolster students' business acumen and provide them with e-Business skills that will make them more marketable."

Carver said SIUE's eMBA will include e-Business courses, such as internet marketing, cyber law, and management in a "dot-com world." He said an advisory board of business professionals helped to create the eMBA, and that the program is tailored to give students access to these and other e-business entrepreneurs.

The advisory board includes: Keith Alper, co-founder and CEO of Creative Producers Group; Mike Conley, chairman and CEO of General Life and the "creator" of the first virtual life insurance company; Sanajy Jain, chairman and founder of WorkNet Communications Inc.; Dan Lauer, CEO of Haystack Toys; and Randy Schilling, CEO, Solutech.

"These e-Business professionals have helped us create a program that will ensure our graduates will be ready to step to the forefront of the 'e-revolution,' " Carver said. "They will be ready for a bright future helping to guide their company's electronic Business efforts."

For more on the SIUE eMBA visit online: www.siuemba.com; or call Greg Gomez, director of graduate recruitment, at 618-650-2981. From St. Louis, call toll free, (888) 328-5168, ext. 2981.

School Of Business Creates International 'China Track'

SIUE's business, language and culture courses just took a turn to the east with the inclusion of an international business "China track."

SIUE received a two-year, U.S. Department of Education grant covering the "start-up"costs for the addition of five new courses, the revision of key School of Business courses to include a Chinese and Asian perspective, and joint curriculum projects that will link faculty and students to two Chinese universities.

Economics Professor Stanford Levin wrote the grant along with Geert Pallemans, chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature. Levin said the curriculum changes address two major needs of students. "The Chinese economy is expanding," Levin said. "In 1992, it was 40 percent of the size of the U.S. economy. In 2020, it will be 40 percent larger than the U.S. economy.

"Including a Chinese perspective in the business school curriculum and offering courses in Chinese language and culture is essential to preparing students for the global marketplace." Levin added that most students are not financially able to study abroad. The curriculum expansion, and particularly the joint classroom activities, "will bring the international experience to students."

With the announcement, the School of Business and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature will begin building on past success at revising courses and curricula in order to deliver the new Chinese focus. The two faculties have worked together to deliver similar tracks in Latin American and European studies. "Typically, you'll find most schools geared toward European studies," Levin said. "A 'China track,' such as the one we are developing, is unusual."

Students majoring in business can opt for the China track, but Levin said the new courses extend benefits beyond business majors and beyond those students who choose to study the language and culture of China. "First, we have core courses that are required of all business majors and are optional for all students," said Levin.

"These core courses will be altered to add a China emphasis. Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture courses also will be added, and those courses can be taken by students regardless of major." The new courses begin in fall 2001.

Morris Center Referendum Set For April 11, 12, & 15

Morris Center and University officials are hoping students give a big thumbs up for a fee increase that would support improvements and renovation of the center-changes that students have asked for through a year-long series of surveys and focus groups.

"The proposal on the table is full of plans for things students say they want . . . and are willing to support with a fee increase," says Mary Robinson, center director.

High on the list of student requests is a Town Center food court, something prominently featured in the expansion proposal. The lower level of the center would be reconfigured to offer more menu offerings, additional food choices, shorter lines and more seating-something that the opening of a third residence hall in 2001 will demand. In addition to a Town Center food court, under the proposal, Cougar Den would be changed into a sports-themed, after-hours hangout-think Shenanigans or Applebee's with attitude.

Pizza Hut would be relocated into Cougar Den and would begin offering a full line of pizza menu offerings as well as on-campus pizza delivery. But, the changes for the Morris Center go beyond just spiffing up the food court. Also included in the plans are:

• A new cyber coffeehouse in the space now occupied by the Opapi Lounge.

•The opening of a full-service copy center.

• A much requested computer lab with 20 to 30 stations.

• The relocation and expansion of Union Station to allow for greater product selection.

• New retail and food locations, with ideas ranging from pretzels to ice cream to smoothies.

• Big changes in the recreation area to include "Cosmic" bowling with automatic scoring and a larger video arcade.

• Renovations of Meridian Ballroom to provide better seating and sound for concerts and events.

• More space for student organization offices.

• Outdoor dining added to the University Restaurant.

• An overall expansion of hours to meet student demand.

All in all, the "face-lift" of the Morris University Center will mean more things to do, more hours to do them in, and more choices for those who walk through the doors.

If approved, the project would begin during fall 2001 and would be wrapped up during spring 2003. A yes vote from students puts the machinery in motion. Students will be asked to approve a semester fee increase of $9 a credit hour-with a maximum increase of $45 for full-time students-to fund the proposed changes and improvements. The increase would take effect with the Summer 2001 term.

Robinson has been kept busy informing students about the proposal. "But I'm only one person," she points out, "and I can only be in one place at a time. Students want to know more about the plans, so we've set up a Web site (for) answers to ... questions, so everyone can take a look at the future of the Morris University Center, and have a little fun at the same time."

The site is at www.siue.edu/facelift. In addition to polling stations in the Morris University Center, Peck Hall and the Student Fitness Center, residential students will be able to vote right in their residence hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, and Wednesday, April 12. Voting continues from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Peck Hall on Saturday, April 15.

Clark Adds Another Honor To Her Accomplishments

Misi Clark, the Cougar junior point guard, has added another honor to her list by being selected to the Daktronics Inc. Division II All-America women's basketball honorable mention team.

Clark, a daughter of Michael and Cheryl Clark of Paris, concluded her 1999-2000 season by being named Co-Player of the Year in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, as well as becoming the SIUE career leader in points (1,676), free throws made (484) and free throws attempted (710).

She was named first-team All-Conference for the third consecutive year and set the single-season points per game record at SIUE with an average of 21.4. An honorable mention All-American pick her freshman year, Clark also ranks among the top five in several other career offensive categories. Clark is No. 2 all-time in three-point field goals made (130) and attempted (385), No. 3 all-time in steals (254) and No. 4 in field goals attempted (1,183), assists (344) and blocks (52).

Earlier in the season, Clark tied the school record for points in a game with 40 against Kentucky Wesleyan. Clark helped the Cougars to an 18-9 overall record and 13-7 mark in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

In Other Cougar Sports News:

Melissa Koenig, who signed a national letter of intent to play for the softball team next season, was one of 27 graduating high school students named Chancellor's Scholars at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Koenig, of Mapleton, receives a four-year Chancellor's Scholarship, special academic status and individualized educational opportunities while attending SIUE. The selection is based on an individual's previous academic work and special talents and abilities. Koenig was named first-team All-Conference in 1999 and 1998 and second-team All-Conference in 1997. She was voted second-team All-State and second-team regional by the Peoria Journal Star in 1999. She led her team to win the 1998 Regional Championships at Illini Bluffs High School. As a pitcher, Koenig throws a knuckleball, slider and 58mph fastball. She also can play centerfield and shortstop. Koenig is a member of the I.B. Diamonds U-18 summer softball team, which won the Amateur Softball Association state tournament in 1999.

The Baseball Cougars, 16-14 overall and 4-3 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, are facing a big week with big games, according to Coach Gary Collins. "We are short on pitching, so it is going to be a real test for us." Mark Bugger (Edwardsville) leads the Cougars with a .456 batting average. Chad Opel (Edwardsville) went 7 for 17 in the last six games with three doubles, a triple, home run and nine runs batted in. Opel had eight runs batted in last Tuesday in the 21-6 win at Lindenwood.

Cougar Softball begins a six-game home stand this week, and Coach Sandy Montgomery said her team isn't looking too far ahead, preferring to concentrate on the coming week's games. The Cougars, 24-10 overall and 9-3 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, play doubleheaders with Bellarmine and Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Both games begin at 1 p.m. at Cougar Field. The team, ranked No. 21 by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association, won three of its four games last weekend. "We played well," Momtgomery said, "but we need to learn how to be more patient with the bad pitchers." The wins against UM-St. Louis were two big wins. Sara Obrecht (Gifford) pitched a one-hitter in game one against UMSL. Obrecht leads the pitching staff with a 11-4 record while Erin Newman (Fairfield, Calif.) continues to lead the Great Lakes Valley Conference with a .469 batting average. Katie Waldo (Peoria) has 31 stolen bases on the seasons and needs only 6 more stolen bases to hold the single season record.

The SIUE Men's Tennis team continues Great Lakes Valley Conference play this week when it faces Quincy and Southern Indiana. The Cougars recorded their first two wins of the season last weekend with shutouts over Lewis (7-0) and St. Joseph's (5-0) on the road. SIUE is now 2-5 overall and 2-4 in the GLVC. On Tuesday, the Cougars take on Quincy at Sunset Hills Country Club, beginning at 9 a.m. SIUE plays Southern Indiana and Truman State on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Both matches begin at 9 a.m. at Edwardsville High School. Corey Pace (Brighton) leads the Cougars with a 3-3 record overall and is 3-2 in the conference. Laramie Gavin (Bethalto), Justin Lombard (OFallon) and Ben Myers (Edwardsville) each hold a singles record of 2-4 overall and 2-3 in conference play.

After a week off, Women's tennis returns to action this weekend. The Cougars, 14-6 overall, play Missouri Western on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Country Club. SIUE then faces Truman State on Sunday at Edwardsville High School, beginning at 9 a.m.

The Men's and Women's Track teams travel to St. Louis to compete in the Washington University Invite on Saturday, April 8. Both teams are competing well and training hard, says Coach Darryl Frerker. "If we can continue this trend through this weekend, we will be very competitive in the conference championships." Ann Miklovic (St. Louis) set a new school record at the Cougar Classic last weekend with a time of 2 minutes, 15 seconds in the 800-meter run. Chenoa Glenn (Ferguson, Mo.) finished first in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:03. On the men's side, Joshua Benton (Carbondale) placed first in the high jump with a height of 6 feet, 6 inches. Ryan Gold (Hartford) finished first in the 400-meter dash with a personal record time of 49.54.

GOOD

Bertolt Brecht's The Good Woman of Setzuan will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 7-8 and 14-15, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, all in Katherine Dunham Hall theater. Brecht's enchanting parable with music tells of three gods who come to Earth in search of one good person, who they find in Shen Te, a prostitute. With money from the gods, Shen Te tries to lead a decent life, but, to survive, she must impersonate a fictitious, unscrupulous male cousin. Shown here in a scene from the play are: Shen Te (left), portrayed by Natasha Baumgardner; Mrs. Shin, played by Monica Samii; and the "god of gold," played by Bryan Welser. Tickets are $7; senior citizens and students, $5, and are available through the Fine Arts box office, (618) 650-2774, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2774. (SIUE Photo)

Fulbright Study Application Packets Available On The World Wide Web

Apply for a Fulbright and see the world. It's an incredible experience and one that will benefit not only a faculty member but also students.

Kevin McClearey, associate dean of Graduate Studies and Research, says the application process can seem complicated because the Fulbright criteria can be very specific, but the results are worth the trouble. "We understand that it could also be difficult for faculty who have families to think about travel halfway around the globe," McClearey said.

"But, the Fulbright program makes a strong effort to assist its scholars' dependents. The international experience can also be an unforgettable family opportunity.

"As for the scholars, the experience not only benefits them professionally but also helps contribute to the international flavor and scope of the campus," McClearey said. "Faculty come back with a new perspective and knowledge which also contributes to that flavor. And, students also benefit.

"Anytime a faculty member has an an opportunity for enrichment, it shows up in the classroom, it shows up in their research, which can, and often does, involve students. Faculty come back excited and are ready to share that with students."

McClearey said application packets are available on the World Wide Web for Fulbright lecturing, lecturing/research, and research awards worldwide. Those are located at www.iie.org/cies/awards2001/appl2.htm. Application deadline is Aug. 1.

Some 800 scholar awards in 130 countries will be offered. Approximately one-fifth are for research and four-fifths are for lecturing, combined lecturing and research, or seminar participation.

For more information, contact Lil Manning, Ext. 3114, or by e-mail: limanni@siue.edu.

May 15 Deadline Set For Hoppe Award Applications

Applications for the Hoppe Research Professor Award are due May 15 in the appropriate dean's office.

The Hoppe Research Professor is a two-year appointment which carries 50 percent released time, a 25 percent graduate assistantship, and $1,000 in support lines for each year. Two awards will be made this first year.

Applications will be reviewed by the Graduate School's R&D Committee and awards will be announced by June 15. The appointment will begin Fall Semester.

For applications or for additional information, call the Graduate School, Ext. 3010.

Winner

The SIUE Student Employee of the Year for 2000 is Justin Cleveland, a computer engineering major from Mascoutah. The competition commemorates National Student Employee Week, declared by the National Student Employment Association, which celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of student employees as a vital part of a university's success. Cleveland is employed in the Department of Instructional Services. He is shown here with instructor Patricia Traxler, who nominated Cleveland; Sally Mullen, assistant director of Student Financial Aid; and Christa Oxford, assistant vice chancellor. (SIUE Photo)

Victims' Rights Group & Head Start To Observe Rights Week April 10

Consider this: there were 23 murders in East St. Louis last year, down from 65 in 1991. Pretty grim statistic, no? And, it's tough to put the decrease in a "positive" light.

The good news would come when a year goes by with zero murder statistics. In the meantime, advocacy and emotional support is necessary and that's where the Community Coalition Against Violence comes in.

The coalition is made up of a group of community members and professionals who live and/or work in East St. Louis. They have joined to address an important issue affecting the quality of life in the region, working to bring awareness of violence and violence prevention through community education.

Along with SIUE's Head Start Program, the coalition will observe National Victims' Rights Week with a ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 10, in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 301 River Park Drive, East St. Louis.

The ceremony includes a memorial service for last year's murder victims from East St. Louis and the surrounding area, a total of 32. Surviving friends and family are welcome to attend and are asked to bring a pair of shoes belonging to their loved ones. Organizers of the event say the victims' shoes symbolize the loss and the empty space left by the tragedies.

In addition, the East St. Louis School District is sponsoring a "Dare to Dream" essay contest. The theme of the national observance is Victims Rights 2000-Dare to Dream. The April 10 ceremony is free and open to the public. For more information, call Francella Jackson, (618) 482-6789, or Patti Bortko, (618) 482-8309.

In addition to SIUE's Head Start program, coalition members also include East St. Louis Police, the Women's Crisis Center of Metro East, Call for Help, V.O.I.C.E.S. of St. Mary's Hospital, East St. Louis School District's Safe and Drug Free Schools, and the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service.

Ethics Conference 2000 Looks At Key Issues For Teachers

Do institutions of higher learning have a duty to teach moral values? That's one of three key issues to be addressed during Ethics Conference 2000 continuing on campus through April.

According to John Danley, professor of Philosophical Studies and conference coordinator, the three issues grew out of concerns raised by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. "As a means of insuring that planning for the future of Illinois higher education will be well-informed, the IBHE commissioned researchers to survey residents, opinion leaders, and employers," Danley said.

The surveys were conducted in fall 1998, and presented to the IBHE in December of that year. They revealed extremely strong approval of two- and four-year public and private colleges and universities in Illinois, said Danley: "Ninety-three percent of residents and ninety-five percent of opinion leaders approved or strongly approved of the job being done, and were also very satisfied with the way higher education was preparing graduates for the workplace.

"At the same time, the results also indicated room for improvement in a couple of areas." According to the survey, "less than half of the residents and only a third of the opinion leaders thought higher education was doing a good job in instilling ethical and moral values in students.

"Ethics Conference 2000 is SIUE's attempt to address this concern," Danley pointed out. SIUE has identified three issues to be discussed at the conference:

• What do citizens mean when they claim they want public higher education to inculcate students with moral values?

• What is higher education doing with respect to teaching moral values?

•What should public higher education's role be in teaching moral values?

"In one way or another," Danley said, "our activities at this conference will attempt to address these three concerns." Danley also said the conference has a Web site with several resource links devoted to ethics, applied ethics, business ethics, and engineering ethics, to name a few. The site also features a conference activities schedule: www.siue.edu/~ bsakkar/ETHICS.html.

Here's the remaining schedule:

• Monday, April 10, 4:30 p.m., Mississippi Room of the Morris Center-Ethical Issues in Healthcare-Sr. Jean deBlois, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and retired vice-president of Mission Services with the Catholic Health Association in St. Louis, will present a paper, "The use/non-use of life sustaining interventions: Ethical Challenges."

• Thursday, April 13, 11 a.m., Room 3115 of Founders Hall-SIUE School of Business "Business Hour," at which J. Walter Kisling Jr., retired chairman and CEO of Multiplex Company Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of beverage dispensing equipment, will speak about "Leadership and Ethics in the Modern Business World."

• Thursday, April 13, 12:15 p.m., SIUE School of Business Luncheon, Sunset Hills Country Club-J. Walter Kisling Jr. will speak about "Leadership and Ethics in the Modern Business World."

• Thursday, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Meridian Ballroom-The Arts & Issues series presents noted pollster George Gallup who will address the key issue of the conference, "What do citizens mean when they say that they expect higher education to inculcate students with moral values?" Gallup also will participate in a panel discussion that same day at 2 p.m. in the Red Bud-Oak Room. He also will speak to students at 5 p.m. that day. In addition, Gallup will preside at a 7:30 a.m. breakfast Friday, April 14, in a location to be announced.

• Friday, April 14, throughout the day, at various locations-Professor Michael Pritchard, professor of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. He will be guest lecturer at a 10 a.m. Engineering Ethics class and will conduct a 1:30 p.m. workshop for Engineering faculty and interested students. Pritchard, director of the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society at WMU, is author, co-author, or editor of ethics textbooks as well as chapters in textbooks. He also has written numerous articles for journals.

• Friday, April 28, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., luncheon for SIUE faculty-Donna Werner, program coordinator for Ethics Across the Curriculum at Saint Louis University, will speak about the SLU program that provides faculty members across various disciplines with tools and resources to address ethical issues in the classroom. The program sponsors seminars, workshops, lectures, symposia, and roundtable discussions open to all SLU faculty.

For more information about Ethics Conference 2000, call Professor John Danley, (618) 650-2096, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2096, or by e-mail: jdanley@siue.edu.

April 18, 2000

Teaching Awards For 2000 Announced At Convocation

Elizabeth Fonseca, a professor of Spanish for Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, has been chosen to receive the university's 2000 Teaching Excellence Award, the highest honor that can be awarded an SIUE faculty member.

She received a $2,000 prize recently at the annual Honors Convocation and also will be awarded a plaque of recognition at the May 6 commencement.

Awards also will be given at the April 16 Honors Convocation to: Wayne Ellis, assistant professor in the School of Nursing and program coordinator for the Nurse Anesthesia Specialization; Wendy Shaw, associate professor of Geography; Susan Thomas, associate professor of Psychology; and E. Duff Wrobbel, assistant professor of Speech Communication. Each recognition awardee will receive a $500 prize.

Ten nominees were considered by members of a university-wide committee of faculty and student representatives who made the final selection. Fonseca was chosen as an "exceptional educator who provides learning opportunities for students both inside and outside the classroom."

In recommending Fonseca, Kathleen Bueno, an assistant professor of Foreign Languages and Literature, said: "Dr. Fonseca's efforts to foster connections across the university and with the community represent one of the hallmark's of exemplary teaching." Fonseca, who earned a doctorate in Spanish from the University of Iowa, teaches a wide variety of courses in Spanish language and Latin American literature and culture.

She also participates in a team-taught, interdisciplinary course in General Business Administration, bringing a unique cultural perspective to this course about business operations.

Last year, Fonseca and other SIUE School of Business faculty led a service project to Mexico that enabled students from a variety of academic disciplines to increase their sensitivities to cultural differences while also helping build cement blockhouses for in a poor neighborhood. The project has served as a pilot for a new interdisciplinary course involving field work and service: "The Global Marketplace: Culture, Gender, and International Production."

Since joining the faculty in 1986, Fonseca has offered a weekly conversation hour in Spanish that has included students, faculty, and interested community members, as well as teachers and students from the public schools. As faculty adviser for the Latin Awareness Student Organization, Fonseca has helped organize community service projects as well as cultural events.

According to the award winning professor, her final goal in every class is "to be able to convey that we live in a multicultural world. We speak different languages and have different beliefs," she said, "yet, we form one unit."

Ellis began teaching at SIUE in 1997; he also serves as a staff nurse anesthetist at Washington University in St. Louis. Colleagues in the School of Nursing say one of Ellis' strengths is his ability to incorporate into lectures a wide range of experiences in the field of anesthesia, dating to 1964 when he began a military career. In addition to honors from both the U.S. and Vietnamese governments and the U.S. military, Ellis was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society in 1995 and currently is a member of Who's Who in the World.

Colleagues also say Ellis' students respect and admire him, that Ellis' insights and understanding "have helped him grow personally as a teaching professional." They also say his teaching style reflects "a calm and caring attitude."

Shaw, a native of England, received a doctorate from the University of Georgia in 1994 and joined the SIUE faculty the same year as a specialist in the geography of development. She teaches Cultural Geography, Physical Geography, and a graduate seminar in History and Philosophy of Geography. She also advises the international honor society for Geography majors.

Geography Chair Noble R. Thompson III said this about his colleague: "It is common to see Dr. Shaw crossing the campus, going to her class wearing the typical dress and carrying food or objects common to the culture or country she and her students are studying at the time." On her style of teaching, Shaw says she stresses: "appreciation and understanding of other cultures" as well as active integration of knowledge through innovative assignments, such as keeping a diary of international events.

She also practices a "commitment to utilizing the enormous power of technology and the internet within my classes for the benefit of students."

Thomas, who holds a doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia, has been a member of the SIUE faculty since 1991. A specialist in Social Psychology, Thomas also teaches Introduction to Statistics and Methods of Psychological Inquiry. She also is coordinator of Undergraduate Education in the Department of Psychology. Describing her teaching philosophy, Thomas notes that "active learning, critical thinking, self-schematic processing and self-growth" represent core components of her approach.

"What this means," says Thomas, "is that students are forced to become more than just passive receptacles for information; they must actively integrate, synthesize, and use the information to which they are exposed."

Wrobbel's teaching style often is described as dynamic by colleagues and students. He teaches courses in speech communication, public speaking, interpersonal communication skills, and others ranging from freshman level courses to graduate seminars.

Wrobbel, who holds a doctorate in Speech Communication from the University of Texas, was instrumental in designing the capstone Senior project for Speech Communication majors, which has been recognized as one of the best senior project programs on campus.

Service Award, Honorary Degrees To Be Given May 6

Chancellor Emeritus James M. Brown, also an emeritus English professor at SIUE and a long-time administrator and educator throughout the SIU system, will receive the SIUE Distinguished Service Award at the May 6 Commencement.

In addition, Emeritus English Professor William T. Going, another pioneer in SIUE's history, and Emeritus History Professor Patrick W. Riddleberger, also an SIUE pioneer, will each receive Doctor of Humane Letters at the May 6 event.

One year after his initial appointment as a faculty member of the SIUE Department of English Language and Literature in 1965, Brown was appointed an assistant to SIU system Vice President Robert MacVicar. Two years later, Brown was named an assistant to SIUE's first chancellor, John Rendleman. In 1969, SIU President Delyte W. Morris added Brown to his staff.

The following year, the SIU Board of Trustees abolished the office of system president and created a decentralized administrative structure for SIU campuses. Brown was chosen as the first chief of Board Staff; in 1974, his position and title changed to general secretary of the SIU system. Five years later, the SIU board established the position of chancellor and Brown served in an acting capacity.

In 1979, Brown assumed the role of system vice chancellor, a position he held until 1986 when once again he was asked to serve as acting chancellor. He then returned to the vice chancellor role and served in that capacity for five years, during which time his title was changed to vice chancellor emeritus for the SIU system and professor emeritus at SIUE. He was appointed SIU chancellor in 1991 and later named chancellor emeritus in 1995.

Brown graduated from Rice University in 1942 with a bachelor of arts in Chemistry, going on to earn a master of science in Meteorology from the California Institute of Technology in 1943, and a master of arts in 1948 and a doctorate in 1951, both in English, from the State University of Iowa. He is author of several books on the subject of technical writing and business communications, as well as several short stories.

Going also was a significant force in the evolution of SIU Edwardsville, serving at what was then known as the SIU Service Center in Alton during the very early years of SIU's educational venture into Southwestern Illinois. He began the 1957-58 academic year inaugurating SIU's operations at the former Shurtleff College campus in Alton. With other faculty, he developed the university's academic program and enrolled the first class at the Alton campus.

In 1958, as dean of instruction, Going recruited and hired the faculty who would teach at the residence centers and also staffed the fledgling Edwardsville campus. Going is credited with establishing academic standards at SIUE based on the premise that teaching and scholarship best flourish as intertwined enterprises.

He earned a baccalaureate in 1936 from the University of Alabama, a master's in 1938 from Duke University, and a doctorate in English language and literature from the University of Michigan in 1954. In 1973, Going's achievements were acknowledged with the Outstanding Educator of America Award and the SIUE President's Award of Merit.

Riddleberger has distinguished himself as a highly regarded scholar who has authored several books and a variety of articles and reviews. He has contributed significantly to his field of expertise, American reconstructionist history, and is author of 1866: The Critical Year Revisited and Restoration and Reconstruction, 1865-1880.

A Fulbright scholar in 1964-65, Riddleberger lectured at Maradwatha University in India and served as interim director of the American Studies Research Centre and Library at Hyderabad, India. Riddleberger joined the SIUE faculty in 1960 and demonstrated excellence in teaching, careful research, and significant service to the university and to the community. He served as a role model and mentor to new faculty and was recipient of the SIUE Outstanding Professor Award in 1961, the SIUE Teaching Excellence Award for senior faculty in 1972, the SIUE Alumni Association's Great Teacher Award in 1981, and the Outstanding Scholar Award in spring 1993.

He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1939, and earned a master's and doctorate in history from the University of California at Berkeley. In 1993, Riddleberger was given the SIUE President's Award of Merit.

Asst. Professor's New Book Is Dizzy About '34 Cards

You wouldn't think a Chicago boy whose father played for the Chicago White Sox organization would be the slightest bit interested in writing a book about the St. Louis Cardinals. But you might say Doug Feldmann is a little bit "Dizzy" over St. Louis' 1934 World Champs.

Feldmann's book, Dizzy and the Gas House Gang, chronicles one of the great seasons in baseball lore, bringing to light the role the '34 Cards played in giving the nation a respite from the Great Depression. "The players in that era were not overly concerned with stardom," said Feldmann, assistant professor of Curriculum and Instruction. "They were just happy to have jobs," he pointed out.

"When the Depression hit most everyone had to take a (pay) cut. The players that played in the 1934 World Series needed that winner 's share of the playoff money. It made for a particularly hard-fought series."

Led by Dizzy and Paul Dean, and player-manager Frankie Frisch, the Cardinals defeated the Detroit Tigers in seven games. At the time, the Cardinals were the southernmost and westernmost franchise in the major leagues and, according to Feldmann, their success made baseball less of an "eastern" game.

In researching the book, Feldmann, who does some scouting for the San Diego Padres baseball organization, used old newspaper accounts of the season and trips to the players' hometowns and other places where they lived. He also relied on Mickey Owen, who, even though he did not play for the 1934 team, spent time as a Cardinals players in the late 1930s and was Dizzy Dean's catcher.

Feldmann says there was at least one major difference between the game of the 1930s and today's play. "The players for the '34 Cardinals-and for most teams around the league-were from out-of-the-way small towns," he said. "With little opportunity on the farms that were drying up in the Dust Bowl, young men tried their luck in professional baseball.

"One writer of the era wrote, 'The players are going on the notion that it's better to be a well-fed ballplayer than a hungry bond salesman.'"

Professor Smith's Show To Help Endow Scholarship

Mike Smith's current show at the Morris Center Gallery-Ancient Symbols: Modern Images, One Hundred Perceptions of the I-Ching-consists of paintings that incorporate imagery and ideas from the 64 hexagrams that make up the I-Ching (EE-JING), the ancient Book of Changes.

Included in the exhibition is a set of 64 paintings offered for sale as one unit at a cost of $64,000, a major portion of which would endow a scholarship program for students from China to attend SIUE.

The exhibition runs through April 28 in the second-floor Morris gallery and is being presented by The University Museum. Gallery hours are 10 am.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 1-3 p.m. Saturday.

The I Ching, about 5,000 years old, is one of the oldest available sources of spiritual wisdom. Legend has it that Chinese Emperor Fu Hsi was responsible for its creation, although there are different stories concerning where he found his inspiration. One legend tells the story of a dragon-like creature that climbed from the water near the emperor as he was meditating.

According to the legend, Fu Hsi created diagrams representing patterns from the scales of the creature, believing the diagrams would be sufficient to encompass all wisdom.

The emperor's creation consisted of eight symbols, each made up of three lines (trigrams). These in turn could signify either elements of the Yin-female power, or gentleness, or Yang-the male power, or strength. Mathematically, there are eight combinations of Yin and Yang in three lines (23=8).

In 1143 BCE, King Wen, while under sentence of death, placed the eight trigrams in pairs to produce the 64 "hexagrams" (six-lined symbols) with which we are now familiar (82 = 64). His son, the Duke of Chou, added a commentary on each line in each hexagram and on the symbolism (known as the Hsiang Chuan, or the 'image' of a hexagram).

Over the centuries, I Ching has continued to be recognized, and even given religious significance, before it came to France in the 19th century. In the early 20th century, a German translation of I Ching was published by Richard Wilhelm, which still forms the basis of many of the published I Ching texts.

Vigil

Along with SIUE's Head Start Program, the Community Coalition Against Violence observed National Victims' Rights Week with a ceremony April 10 in the City Council Chambers of the East St. Louis Municipal Building. The ceremony included a memorial service for last year's murder victims from East St. Louis and the surrounding area, a total of 32. Surviving friends and family were welcome to attend and brought pairs of shoes belonging to their loved ones. Organizers of the event say the victims' shoes symbolizes the loss and the empty space left by the tragedies. Shown above is Katherine Allen, mother of a 1998 murder victim. For more information about the organization, call Francella Jackson, (618) 482-6789, or Patti Bortko, (618) 482-8309. Below, Bortko, staff development and violence education coordinator for SIUE Head Start, is shown placing cards on a tree at the ceremony in memory of loved ones lost to violent acts. (SIUE Photo)

Early Childhood Center Receives NAEYC Approval

Folks at the Early Childhood Center must be doing something right because they find themselves in a very elite group.

The center is among only 7 percent of early childhood programs in the nation to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. And, they've done it for the third time.

"We are very proud to have achieved this status, which is valid through Feb. 28, 2003, because it recognizes we are dedicated to providing a high quality program for young children and their families," says Stephanie Henschen, acting director of the Early Childhood Center.

According to Henschen, NAEYC accreditation is a rigorous, voluntary process by which early childhood programs demonstrate they meet national standards of excellence. She said some 15,000 programs seek accreditation from the organization.

"The heart of NAEYC accreditation focuses on the child's experience," said Barbara Willer, a spokesperson for the national organization. "The process carefully considers all aspects of a program including health and safety, staffing, staff qualification, and physical environment.

"The greatest emphasis is on the children's relationship with the staff and how the program helps each child grow and learn intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally."

The SIUE facility serves about 65 children ages two to five, providing developmentally appropriate toddler and preschool programs, Henschen said. "We offer children opportunities to make choices for themselves in an educationally sound environment," she points out.

For more information about the NAEYC's accreditation process, browse the Web site: www.naeyc.org or call (202) 232-8777 or (800) 424-2460.

Early Chidhood Center Plans Vehicle Day April 26

If it moves, carries, pushes, pulls, lifts, roars or honks, it may be on display at the annual Vehicle Day sponsored by the Early Childhood Center from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 26.

"Last year, more than 400 children from surrounding community early childhood programs attended the event here on campus," said Stephanie Henschen, acting director of the center. "This year we're expecting just as many children-if not more-to discover, touch, and, of course, sit in the driver's seat of a wide variety of vehicles."

Henschen said last year's Vehicle Day display included a charter bus, a police car, a taxi, a hearse and a U.S. Army Humvee. She continues to seek organizations to volunteer vehicles or other modes of transport-including a helicopter, a recreational vehicle and a limousine-for inclusion in this year's event.

"We want to expand our exhibit of common and unique vehicles that children of all ages will find fascinating," she said. Those interested in volunteering a vehicle can contact the Early Childhood Center at (618) 650-2556 or toll-free from St. Louis at (888) 328-5168, ext. 2556.

News & Events

April 27-May 3-

Children's Theater: SIUE's Season for the Child offers its final production of the 1999-2000 season with Bob Kramer's Marionettes performing at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in Dunham Hall theater. Sponsored by Friends of Theater and Dance, a support group for the SIUE Department of Theater and Dance, and TheBANK of Edwardsville, Season for the Child offers four shows annually for family entertainment. Proceeds sponsor FOTAD's scholarship program for SIUE theater and dance students. Tickets for the April 29 show are $5 and are available through the Fine Arts box office, (618) 650-2774, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2774.

Readings: SIUE student writers, who contributed to this year's River Bluff Review, will read from their works at a 7 p.m. benefit Friday, April 28, at Sacred Grounds coffeehouse in downtown Edwardsville. The review is published annually by the SIUE Department of English Language and Literature and edited and written by SIUE students, featuring poetry and short stories. In addition, work from Drumvoices Revue, a multicultural literary journal published by the department, also will be read at the benefit. Featured authors who will read include Allison Funk, Lloyd Kropp, Rosemary Monaco, Eugene B. Redmond, Darlene Roy, John Savoie, and Jeffrey Skoblow.

More Writers: The Eugene B. Redmond Writers Club will present its annual Fresh and Ancestral: New Xpressions at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 29, in the city council chambers of the Municipal Building, 301 River Park Drive, East St. Louis. The club was created by Redmond of the SIUE English faculty. For more information, call (618) 650-3991.

Music: Mozart's Mass in C-minor, K. 427, and Flos Campi by Vaughan Williams will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, April 27-28, in Dunham Hall theater, with Associate Professor Michael Mishra conducting the SIUE Orchestra and Assistant Professor Joel Knapp conducting the SIUE Concert Choir. Violist Christine Hinson, a member of the SIUE Music faculty, will be featured soloist for the Vaughan Williams. Tickets are $3; students, $2. For more information, call the SIUE Department of Music, (618) 650-3900, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 3900.

More Music: Student piano recitals are scheduled from 9 a.m.-Noon Saturday, April 29, and from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 30, all in the John C. Abbott Auditorium in the basement of Lovejoy Library. For more information, call the SIUE Department of Music, (618) 650-3900, or, from St. Louis toll-free (888) 328-5168, Ext. 3900.

Co-op: Volunteers are being sought to work at the Share Food Food Co-op from 8 a.m.-Noon Saturday, April 29, to help package and distribute food. Participants must wear work clothes, sturdy shoes, and bring work gloves. No transportation will be provided but participants are asked to depart together at 8 a.m. from SIUE's Parking Lot B and return to the same lot at noon. There is no fee to participate, but volunteers must make a reservation by calling the Kimmel Leadership Center, (618) 650-2686.

SBDC: The SIUE Small Business Development Center will offer Accounting Records II from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in Room 1101 of 200 University Park Drive, fee is $50 which includes a textbook, instructor is Carl Weakley. For more information, call the SBDC, (618) 650-2929.

SPORTS: Cougar Baseball plays host to Lincoln at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Roy E. Lee Field. Cougar Track plays host to the SIUE Twilight meet Friday-Saturday, April 28-29, at Korte Stadium.

Our Cups Runneth Over!

Keep a lid on it, but Dining Services is offering a limited supply of recyclable drink cups that come with a refill offer.

Though the bright red cups encourage thirsty consumers to "Drink Coca-Cola," any of the Center Food Court's soft drink beverages can be used in the cups which sell for just $1.25.

Bring the cup-which is roughly the size of the existing large drink cups-back for a refill and it will cost just 79 cents. The refill offer continues indefinitely.

But hurry, hurry! Larry Thorpes of Dining Services says that just 400 of the cups were ordered for this initial trial.

Employees Recognized For Service To The University

Many of the more than 200 employees enjoyed some gentle ribbing at their expense during the Annual Service Awards recognition ceremony recently.

They were recognized for service of 10 or more years to the university. More than 130 employees who have completed five years service were sent certificates and lapel pins for recognition of service.

Employees who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years, and who were honored at the reception are listed here by length of service:

40 Years

Ralph Axtell and Francine Marti.

35 Years

Larry Hinton, George Luedke Jr., Nadine Verderber, and Philip "Gene" Violette.

30 years

Daniel Anderson, James Andris, David Ault, Emmet Beetner, Sharon Boomer, Philip Calcagno, Carol Deconcini, Jane Denny, Tom Dippel, William Hamrick, Dennis Harper, Nancy Harris, George Henderson, Roger Hill, Chung-Wu Ho, Janet Hunsche, Kenneth Kleinman, Dolores Kohler, Sandra Leady, Edward Leardi, Leonard Long, Robert Malone, Sylvia Mitchell, Susan Nall, Carol O'Grady, James Owens, Fred Robbins, James Stein, John Taylor, Anthony Traxler, and Robert Wolf.

25 Years

Patricia Barinotti, M Carver Jr., Mark Drucker, Dixie Engelman, John Farrell III, Thomas Gipe, Dennis Hostetler, Gail Hughes, Cynthia Jones, Lloyd Kropp, Cherie Kuhn, Dianne Lynch, Michael Mason, Clyde Nabe, Barbara Peterson, Denise Scannell, David Schwartz, Gregory Stewart, Phyllis Werner, Vera Whyers, and Frances Willis.

20 years

Jamila Ajanaku, Cecily "Nora" Baker, Deanna Barnett, Michele Bensa, Donna Blackwell, Margaret Busse, Hau-Cheung Chow, David Clelland, Leola Corona, Sue Daniels, Lynn Dieterich, Kris Eberle, Cynthia Gale, Jill Garbs, William Goebel, Wendy Hedberg, Debra Hoge, Barbara Kessel, Emily Krohn, Kerri Laughlin, Valerie Meyer, Patricia Miller, Delsie Monken, Bessie Moore, Allen Otsuka, Mary Pratt, Patricia Rzewnicki, Letitia Schumacher, Andrea Smythe, Luke Snell, and Steven Sperotto.

15 Years

Stephen Allen, Randi Allison, Donna Bardon, Eric Barnett, Jen-Shiun Chen, David Cordes, Therese Dickman, Charles Dugan, Beverly Elliott, Gary Fischer, Tamara Foiles, Virginia Freyer, Valerie Goldston, Gloria Hartmann, Brenda Harvey, Rick Haydon, James Hazelip, David Jenkins, Sharon Kaufman, Dennis Kitz, Robert Klepper, Thomas Koehne, Larry Krapf, Chiang Lin, Denise Macdonald, Barbara Martin, Betty Matesa, Carla Micheletto, Frederick Morrison, Patricia Nihill, Cindy Ostrander, Michael "Mick" Ostrander, Mary Peters-Grandone, Laura Piel, Kenneth Rankin, Shari Renken, Lisa Scheldt, Loyd Schleyhahn, Wei-Kei Shiue, Emma Spencer, Susan Stephan, Donald Strickland, Joe Swift, Don Take, Deanna Taylor, Michelle Taylor, Patricia Traxler, Susan Trebing, Kathy Del Turner, Jacob Van Roekel, Toni Whittaker, Yvonne Williams, David Winnett, Trong Wu, Billie Yates, and M. Ziegler.

10 years

Gloria Atkins, John Bell, Tony Bennett, Janice Bloodworth, Timothy Brown, Gayla Bruning, Hugh Burris Jr., Cynthia Bush, Glennita Clendenen, Treva Daley, Lela DeToye, Emmanuel Eneyo, Timothy Engelman, Jerry Fahey, Rickey Ford, Cindy Fulton, Allison Funk, William Gallagher, Donald Goree, Dorothy Gross, Keqin Gu, Susan Hall, Lori Haring, Neal Henschen, Eric Hess, Bradley Hewitt, Willie Johnson, Loretta Jones, Willie Jones, Dale Keilbach, Brian Korbesmeyer, Ali Kutan, Lynn Lewis, Chunqing Lu, Nanette Markovitch, Denise McMillen, Beverly Meyer, Cathy Meyers, Tennessee Nelson, Ellen Nore, Leah O'Brien, Jodi Olson, Nader Panahshahi, Earleen Patterson, Mary Polite, Kathleen Porter, Arnette Powe, Robert Pritchard, Michelle Pugh, Eugene Redmond, Nader Saniei, Kurt Schoenborn, Michael Schultz, Linda Skelton, Curtis Smith, Charles Thompson, Karol Trowbridge, Carolyn Tucker, Dennis Tucker, Ezio Vailati, Patricia Wellen, Lillie Williams, Bobette Wojcik, Laura Wolff, Jill Yates, and Anthony Zillen.

Operation Facelift

The tally is in and the ayes have it-893 to 547, for a total of 1,400 votes, which is the highest number cast in any student election in the history of the university. The vote was in favor of raising the Morris University Center Fee for students to $45 per semester to fund much needed repair and remodeling of the 33-year-old structure. More details about the election and its outcome will appear later.

Softball Plays Host To The GLIAC-GLVC Challenge

Gordon Moore Park in Alton will be the host site of what figures to be a very important weekend for NCAA Division II softball in the Midwest.

Thirteen teams from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) will begin play on Thursday, April 20, with the final game scheduled for Saturday evening, April 22.

The opponents for the tournament, which includes 31 games on three fields, have been predetermined. The five GLIAC schools will play six games each. The eight GLVC schools will play four games each. Five of the top six schools in the Great Lakes region will be playing at the third annual GLIAC-GLVC Challenge.

The results from those games are sure to have an impact on bids for the NCAA Division II Tournament, set for May 12-13.

No. 18 Softball Suffers Three Losses

The Cougar softball team plays host to its final home doubleheader of the season Wednesday, April 19, when Missouri-Rolla invades Cougar Field at 5 p.m. The Cougars also are the host for the GLIAC-GLVC Challenge Thursday through Saturday at Alton's Gordon Moore Park.

Coach Sandy Montgomery knows a lot is riding on this week's games. "We are coming down to the wire. There is a lot of pressure on Wisconsin-Parkside, Lewis, and us to perform well this weekend. And whoever does the job will come out on top."

SIUE, ranked No. 18 by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), is 32-14 overall and 16-6 in the conference after dropping three of four games last weekend at Wisconsin-Parkside and Lewis. "We played well against two top teams but didn't hit well," Montgomery said. "Our defense was outstanding. We outplayed both teams on the field but the timely hits was the difference in the ball games." Montgomery said she got great pitching once again from her staff.

Sara Obrecht (Gifford) pitched all 15 innings in the 1-0 win over Wisconsin-Parkside. Obrecht also threw game one against Lewis. Her record is now 15-5 on the season with a team-leading 1.20 earned run average. Katie Young (Normal) pitched a strong second game against Lewis. Young gave up two earned runs on five hits in six innings. She is now 5-1 on the year with a 1.22 ERA.

Katie Waldo (Peoria) went 7 for 16 with a triple last weekend to push her batting average to .408. Waldo leads the team with 39 stolen bases. She is second on the team in batting average behind Erin Newman (Fairfield, Calif.), who is batting .440.

Baseball Creeping Up on GLVC Leaders

Cougar Baseball continues its conference schedule this week with matchups against Southern Indiana and Quincy at home. SIUE plays Southern Indiana in one game Wednesday afternoon, April 19, at 3 at Roy E. Lee Field. The Cougars then face Quincy for a single game on Friday, April 21, at 1 p.m. and a noon doubleheader on Saturday, April 22.

Coach Gary Collins said this weekend is important to the standings. Quincy is tied with the Cougars for second place, one behind first place Missouri-St. Louis, while Southern Indiana is in fourth place in the conference. "This is a key week for us. We have one team chasing us and another one tied with us," Collins said. "After this week, however, the schedule favors us. We just need to keep our head above water this weekend."

The Cougars, 23-17 overall and 11-5 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, won three of their four games on the road last weekend. They split with Lewis while sweeping Wisconsin-Parkside on Sunday.

Dave Crouthers (Edwardsville) pitched extremely well, starting both games against Wisconsin-Parkside. Crouthers pitched seven strong innings on 74 pitches in the 2-0 win in game one. He then started the nightcap and went 4 2/3 innings. Crouthers gave up four hits and one earned run in 11-plus innings of work.

Dan Sergott (O'Fallon) picked up the win in game two against Wisconsin-Parkside, allowing just one hit in his 4-plus innings of work.

Jared Wood (Cairo, Mo.) also had a strong outing. Wood earned his first win of the season in game one against Lewis. He pitched four innings in the 9-8 come-from-behind, 10-inning victory. Mark Bugger (Edwardsville) continues to lead the Cougars in hitting with a .455 batting average.

Seventh-Seeded Men's Tennis Readies for GLVC Tournament

Men's tennis travels to Indianapolis for the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships on Friday and Saturday, April 21-22. As No. 7 seed, SIUE finished the regular season with a record of 3-8 overall and 3-6 in the conference.

The Cougars play No. 2 seed Indianapolis, 8-1 in the GLVC, in the first round, beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday at the Indianapolis North Central Tennis Center. The second round of play is at 1 p.m. on Friday while round three starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday. All eight of the teams will play three matches this weekend.

Track Wants Momentum To Carry Cougar Torch

Men's and Women's Track teams prepare for the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships this Saturday in Indianapolis. Coach Darryl Frerker said he looks for the momentum of the last few meets to carry over into this weekend's competition. "It is going to be tough to defeat Lewis," he said. "I look for the women to place second behind Lewis, but they are going to have to perform well to do so."

On the men's side, Frerker said he believes it is anybody's meet from second to fifth place. "Lewis and Indianapolis are looking tough. The men finished fourth in the indoor championships earlier this year, so I look for an improvement in placement. However, the guys will have to step it up a notch."

The women's team finished third last weekend at the McKendree Bearcat Invitational. Ann Miklovic (St. Louis, Mo.) set a school record in the 800-meter run with a time of 2 minutes, 15 seconds. Chenoa Glenn (Ferguson, Mo.), Miklovic, Alexis Schweinberg (Normal), and Tamekia Howard (Florissant, Mo.) ran the 4x400-meter relay and set an SIUE record with a time of 3:59.43. Howard finished first in the 400-meter run at 59.80, while Glenn placed first in the 400-meter hurdles at 1:07.75. Lisa Ribes (Benld) also finished first in her event. She ran the 1,500-meter in a time of 4:52.48.

For the men, Ryan Gold (Hartford), Tyrone Walker (East St. Louis), Joe Pashea (Collinsville), and Marqus Hall (Hillside) set a new SIUE record in the 4x200-meter relay last weekend with a time of 1:30.50. Jason Olszowka (Lockport) finished first in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 3:59.15. George Murphy (Virden) also finished first in the javelin throw with a distance of 185 feet, nine inches. The Cougars finished fifth in the team standings.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 19-

Baseball vs. Southern Indiana (DH), 3 p.m.; Softball vs. Missouri-Rolla (DH), 5 p.m.

Friday, April 21-

Baseball vs. Quincy, 1 p.m.

Softball vs. Indianapolis, 1 p.m. (at Alton)

Softball vs. Ferris State, 3 p.m. (at Alton)

Men's Tennis at GLVC Championships (Indianapolis)

Saturday, April 22-

Baseball vs. Quincy (DH), Noon

Softball vs. Saginaw Valley State, 11 a.m. (at Alton)

Softball vs. Ashland, 1 p.m. (at Alton)

Track at GLVC Championships (Indianapolis)

Men's Tennis at GLVC Championships (Indianapolis)

Wednesday, April 26-

Baseball vs. McKendree, 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 27-

Baseball vs. Lincoln, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, April 28-

Softball at GLVC Tournament (Romeoville, Ill.)

Track - SIUE Twilight

Saturday, April 29-

Baseball at Indianapolis (DH), Noon

Softball at GLVC Tournament (Romeoville, Ill.)

Track - SIUE Twilight

Women's Golf at John A. Logan Inv.

Sunday, April 30-

Baseball at Northern Kentucky (DH), Noon

Softball at GLVC Tournament (Romeoville, Ill.)

Women's Golf at John A. Logan Inv.

Six Provost Candidates To Be Interviewed In April, May

After considering 34 applications and conducting preliminary interviews, the search committee invited six candidates for on-campus interviews for the position of provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. Here's the remaining schedule:

• Sharon Hahs, Dean of the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences- April 20, 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Room 3021 Lovejoy Library, and April 21, 10:30 a.m.-Noon, MUC Red Bud Room.

• Brenda Cherry, professor and dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts-April 24, 3-4:30 p.m., MUC Mississippi Room, and April 25, 9:30-11 a.m., MUC Hickory/Hackberry Room.

• Roger Bennett, dean of the College of Education, head of the Professional Education Unit and professor of Educational Administration at Southwest Missouri State University-April 27, 10:30 a.m.-Noon, MUC Hickory Room, and April 28, 10:30 a.m.-Noon, TBA

• David Sill, acting SIUE provost-May 1, 1:30-3 p.m., MUC Maple/Dogwood Room, and May 2, 10:30-Noon, MUC Maple/Dogwood Room.

• William Swart, dean and professor of the College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University-May 3, 10:30 a.m.-Noon, MUC Mississippi Room, and May 4, 10:30 a.m.-Noon, MUC Hackberry Room.

Check the website, www.siue.edu/provost.html for posting of vita information. During each visit, two open meetings will be scheduled, providing opportunities for employees to meet candidates and to give feedback to the search committee.

Feedback can be provided using the evaluation forms available at the open meetings and posted on the Web site, or by e-mail: ncoving@siue.edu.

$38K DCCA Grant Boosts Recycling Program At SIUE

Recycling at SIUE received another boost this year with a $38,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA) for improvements to the recycling center at Cougar Village and for new recycling receptacles throughout campus.

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has received the newest grant which makes a total of $180,300 in DCCA funds brought to campus by EHS for its recycling program since 1996. There were 45 applications this year, with 25 chosen to be funded, according to David McDonald, coordinator of EHS.

"DCCA has been instrumental in helping to build our program," McDonald said. "We've been able to purchase most of our equipment with the agency's help." According to McDonald, this newest round of funding will put a roof over the recycling center, just east of Cougar Village, which serves the residential areas on campus. In addition, part of the grant will be used to pave the road from Cougar Lake Drive to the center so large trucks will be better able to access the center.

"By putting the center under a shelter, the quality of our recycling materials will be better protected and, in turn, will be worth more to our recycling outlets," McDonald explained. "The better the quality of the recyclables, the better the rebate. The shelter also will protect valuable recycling equipment."

The shelter for the center and the paving is estimated to cost $12,000, while another $13,000 will go for 22 new outdoor recycling containers in Cougar Village. Each container will have compartments for separating materials, McDonald said. In addition, $10,500 will be spent for 28 additional receptacles for aluminum throughout the core campus. The remaining $2,500 of the grant will be used for miscellaneous recycling equipment, such as a power stacker for cardboard baling and multi-bin recycling carts for transporting recycling bins, McDonald said.

"These improvements will enhance our program," he said, "by providing better protection for equipment and recyclables and at the same time making it more convenient for the university community to continue recycling efforts."

Give Blood

The Red Cross Blood Drive at SIUE is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, and Thursday, April 20, in the second-floor Conference Center of the Morris Center. The drive, with a goal of 120 pints, is sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity. For more information, Ext. 2686.

eMBA Launched By SIUE School Of Business

The World Wide Web is growing by two million pages every day. In two years, there will be more web pages than people on the plane. E-commerce sales will top the one-trillion-dollar mark, jobs are being created by the advent of internet services, careers are being made.

This fall, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) will offer a new graduate program designed to help students get their feet in the "e-door." SIUE's eMBA will take the best of a traditional MBA program and combine it with non-traditional electronic business instruction.

SIUE is the first accredited university in the St. Louis region to offer an MBA specialization in e-Business. "Businesses are in great need of e-Business-savvy people," said Robert Carver, dean of the SIUE School of Business. "Any number of businesses and industries are being drawn to the internet as a way of doing business.

"They need people to guide them. They need people who can tell them what the internet can and should do for them and their customers, and how best to fashion their internet presence. The SIUE eMBA will bolster students' business acumen and provide them with e-Business skills that will make them more marketable."

Carver said SIUE's eMBA will include e-Business courses, such as internet marketing, cyber law, and management in a "dot-com world." He said an advisory board of business professionals helped to create the eMBA, and that the program is tailored to give students access to these and other e-business entrepreneurs.

The advisory board includes: Keith Alper, co-founder and CEO of Creative Producers Group; Mike Conley, chairman and CEO of GeneraLife and the "creator" of the first virtual life insurance company; Sanajy Jain, chairman and founder of WorkNet Communications Inc.; Dan Lauer, CEO of Haystack Toys; and Randy Schilling, CEO, Solutech.

"These e-Business professionals have helped us create a program that will ensure our graduates will be ready to step to the forefront of the 'e-revolution,' " Carver said. "They will be ready for a bright future helping to guide their company's electronic Business efforts."

For more on the SIUE eMBA visit online: www.siuemba.com; or call Greg Gomez, director of graduate recruitment, at 618-650-2981. From St. Louis, call toll free, (888) 328-5168, ext. 2981.

School Of Business Creates International 'China Track'

SIUE's business, language and culture courses just took a turn to the east with the inclusion of an international business "China track."

SIUE received a two-year, U.S. Department of Education grant covering the "start-up"costs for the addition of five new courses, the revision of key School of Business courses to include a Chinese and Asian perspective, and joint curriculum projects that will link faculty and students to two Chinese universities.

Economics Professor Stanford Levin wrote the grant along with Geert Pallemans, chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature. Levin said the curriculum changes address two major needs of students. "The Chinese economy is expanding," Levin said. "In 1992, it was 40 percent of the size of the U.S. economy. In 2020, it will be 40 percent larger than the U.S. economy.

"Including a Chinese perspective in the business school curriculum and offering courses in Chinese language and culture is essential to preparing students for the global marketplace." Levin added that most students are not financially able to study abroad. The curriculum expansion, and particularly the joint classroom activities, "will bring the international experience to students."

With the announcement, the School of Business and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature will begin building on past success at revising courses and curricula in order to deliver the new Chinese focus. The two faculties have worked together to deliver similar tracks in Latin American and European studies. "Typically, you'll find most schools geared toward European studies," Levin said. "A 'China track,' such as the one we are developing, is unusual."

Students majoring in business can opt for the China track, but Levin said the new courses extend benefits beyond business majors and beyond those students who choose to study the language and culture of China. "First, we have core courses that are required of all business majors and are optional for all students," said Levin.

"These core courses will be altered to add a China emphasis. Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture courses also will be added, and those courses can be taken by students regardless of major." The new courses begin in fall 2001.

Health Screenings On Campus Tuesday, May 2

University Personnel Services and Health Service have arranged for two health screening opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.

Screenings for breast and prostate cancer are offered as follows: mammograms will be offered through arrangements with Barnes-Jewish Hospital Mammography Van (associated with Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology) on Tuesday, May 2 to females age 40 or older who: have not had a mammogram in the past year, have no symptoms of breast cancer (such as lumps or dimpling), do not have breast implants, have not had breast cancer, or are not pregnant.

It takes approximately 15 minutes, and the fee is $85. The results are reported to your personal physician. The Mammography Van will be parked on the hairpin in front of Peck Hall. To schedule an appointment, call Janet Kleinmann, Ext. 2100.

Employees covered by the Quality Care health plan should be sure to bring their insurance cards with them as Mallinckrodt will bill Unicare direct. Prudential HealthCare HMO members are eligible for mammogram screening recommended and provided by their HMO providers only. HMO and POS members who use the on-campus screening will be expected to make payment at the time of the screening. HMO members will not be reimbursed. Prudential Healthcare POS members may be eligible for 80 percent reimbursement if their out-of-network deductible has been met.

That same day, prostate screenings also will be offered by SIUE Health Service. The examination consists of a PSA blood test and is available to men age 50 or older (or younger with identified concerns). The results may be given to the individual or sent to their personal physician with a signed release. The cost of the examination is $30.

To schedule an appointment, call Mary Ann Raymond, Ext. 2844. Payment will be required at the time of the screening. Members of the Quality Care health plan should submit their itemized bill, with a claim form (available from the Offices of Human Resources) to Unicare. Prudential HealthCare HMO members are eligible for prostate screening recommended and provided by their HMO providers only. HMO members who use the on-campus screening will not be reimbursed. POS members may be eligible for 80 percent reimbursement if their out-of-network deductible has been met.

For more information, call Personnel, Ext. 2190.

Fulbright Study Application Packets Available On The World Wide Web

Apply for a Fulbright and see the world. It's an incredible experience and one that will benefit not only a faculty member but also students.

Kevin McClearey, associate dean of Graduate Studies and Research, says the application process can seem complicated because the Fulbright criteria can be very specific, but the results are worth the trouble. "We understand that it could also be difficult for faculty who have families to think about travel halfway around the globe," McClearey said.

"But, the Fulbright program makes a strong effort to assist its scholars' dependents. The international experience can also be an unforgettable family opportunity.

"As for the scholars, the experience not only benefits them professionally but also helps contribute to the international flavor and scope of the campus," McClearey said. "Faculty come back with a new perspective and knowledge which also contributes to that flavor. And, students also benefit.

"Anytime a faculty member has an an opportunity for enrichment, it shows up in the classroom, it shows up in their research, which can, and often does, involve students. Faculty come back excited and are ready to share that with students."

McClearey said application packets are available on the World Wide Web for Fulbright lecturing, lecturing/research, and research awards worldwide. Those are located at www.iie.org/cies/awards2001/appl2.htm. Application deadline is Aug. 1.

Some 800 scholar awards in 130 countries will be offered. Approximately one-fifth are for research and four-fifths are for lecturing, combined lecturing and research, or seminar participation.

For more information, contact Lil Manning, Ext. 3114, or by e-mail: limanni@siue.edu.

May 15 Deadline Set For Hoppe Award Applications

Applications for the Hoppe Research Professor Award are due May 15 in the appropriate dean's office.

The Hoppe Research Professor is a two-year appointment which carries 50 percent released time, a 25 percent graduate assistantship, and $1,000 in support lines for each year. Two awards will be made this first year.

Applications will be reviewed by the Graduate School's R&D Committee and awards will be announced by June 15. The appointment will begin Fall Semester.

For applications or for additional information, call the Graduate School, Ext. 3010.

Ethics Conference 2000 Looks At Key Issues For Teachers

Do institutions of higher learning have a duty to teach moral values? That's one of three key issues to be addressed during Ethics Conference 2000 continuing on campus through April.

According to John Danley, professor of Philosophical Studies and conference coordinator, the three issues grew out of concerns raised by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. "As a means of insuring that planning for the future of Illinois higher education will be well-informed, the IBHE commissioned researchers to survey residents, opinion leaders, and employers," Danley said.

The surveys were conducted in fall 1998, and presented to the IBHE in December of that year. They revealed extremely strong approval of two- and four-year public and private colleges and universities in Illinois, said Danley: "Ninety-three percent of residents and ninety-five percent of opinion leaders approved or strongly approved of the job being done, and were also very satisfied with the way higher education was preparing graduates for the workplace.

"At the same time, the results also indicated room for improvement in a couple of areas." According to the survey, "less than half of the residents and only a third of the opinion leaders thought higher education was doing a good job in instilling ethical and moral values in students.

"Ethics Conference 2000 is SIUE's attempt to address this concern," Danley pointed out. SIUE has identified three issues to be discussed at the conference:

• What do citizens mean when they claim they want public higher education to inculcate students with moral values?

• What is higher education doing with respect to teaching moral values?

•What should public higher education's role be in teaching moral values?

"In one way or another," Danley said, "our activities at this conference will attempt to address these three concerns." Danley also said the conference has a Web site with several resource links devoted to ethics, applied ethics, business ethics, and engineering ethics, to name a few. The site also features a conference activities schedule: www.siue.edu/~ bsakkar/ETHICS.html.

Here's the remaining schedule:

• Friday, April 28, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., luncheon for SIUE faculty-Donna Werner, program coordinator for Ethics Across the Curriculum at Saint Louis University, will speak about the SLU program that provides faculty members across various disciplines with tools and resources to address ethical issues in the classroom. The program sponsors seminars, workshops, lectures, symposia, and roundtable discussions open to all SLU faculty.

For more information about Ethics Conference 2000, call Professor John Danley, (618) 650-2096, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2096, or by e-mail: jdanley@siue.edu.

March 2000

Lovejoy Auditorium Named For Pioneer John Abbott

If it weren't for John Abbott, Lovejoy Library may not have become the third largest library in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, so it was fitting that the university decided to name the library's auditorium in his honor.

When Abbott was named director of the SIUE library in 1960, it consisted of 50,000 volumes housed at the teaching centers in East St. Louis and Alton, and in a farmhouse on what was to become the Edwardsville campus. The present Lovejoy Library opened in September 1965 with 200,000 volumes. Abbott was involved in every detail of envisioning, equipping, and staffing the new four-story building.

During his 21 years as director, collections grew to more than 700,000 books, 100,000 maps, 15,000 phonograph records, 400,000 government documents, and 400,000 microform items. Concerned that students were not taught how to use a library, Abbott was one of the first university library administrators to hire a professional bibliographic instruction librarian.

Later named the first head of research and special collections at Lovejoy Library (in 1981), Abbott continued to build collections in Illinois history and the Mississippi River Valley as he had during his years as director. Drawing upon his interest in history, particularly state and local history, Abbott directed his full energies to the acquisition of rare books and to the solicitation of manuscripts and other historical documentation.

He also arranged for and supervised establishment of a university archives within Lovejoy Library. Not only did Abbott acquire material, but he also produced it. His encouragement and involvement in such publications as New Worlds to Seek, Journey to New Switzerland and many other works underscore the variety and intensity of his dedication to the historical record of this area.

Establishing a need for private philanthropy, Abbott organized the Friends of Lovejoy Library to assist in development of collections and to seek additional financial support. To date, the Friends group has contributed more than $2 million to enhance library collections and programs, while also establishing endowments of more than $430,000.

Jay Starratt, dean of SIUE's Library and Information Services, said, "Although many people wish to have an opportunity to start a large organization from scratch, few realize what a daunting and difficult task faces those who take up such challenges," Starratt said. "It is important that we recognize how remarkable and rare are Dr. Abbott's achievements.

"The high quality of all collections, programs and services at Lovejoy Library is testament to his ability to see needs and devise institutional practices to meet those needs. Students and scholars in Southwestern Illinois owe a great debt to John C. Abbott. I cannot think of a more deserving recipient of this honor."

Fritz Marti Lecture Features UM Research Scholar

Ecology and its part in nature will be the focus of the 25th Annual Fritz Marti Lecture on Thursday, March 23.

To mark the silver anniversary of the SIUE lecture series, Mark Sagoff, senior research scholar at the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy at the University of Maryland, will present Ecosystem Design in Philosophical and Historical Context at 7 p.m. in the Maple-Dogwood Room, on the second floor of SIUE's Morris University Center.

Sagoff's lecture will focus on the concept of nature within the science of ecology and in particular the question of whether nature can be defined apart from human influence.

Author of The Economy of the Earth (Cambridge UP, 1988), Sagoff also has published widely in journals of law, philosophy, and the environment. He was named a Pew Scholar in Conservation and the Environment in 1991, served from 1994-97 as president of the International Society for Environmental Ethics, and, for the academic year 1998-99, Sagoff was awarded a fellowship at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

He earned a baccalaureate at Harvard and a doctorate at the University Rochester, and went on to teach at Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and Cornell before arriving at the University of Maryland at College Park.

The Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, a part of Maryland's School of Public Affairs, was established in 1976 to "conduct research into the values and concepts that underlie public policy." Work at the institute begins by looking at empirical data, investigating "the structure of arguments and the nature of values relevant to the formation, justification, and criticism of public policy."

The institute's research scholars teach graduate and undergraduate courses in philosophy of law, political philosophy, and bioethics, and also offer seminars for graduate students of various disciplines.

The Marti lecture was established at SIUE in spring 1976 to honor the memory of Philosophical Studies Emeritus Professor Fritz Marti, who taught at SIUE from 1966 to 1973.

For more information about the March 23 lecture, call the SIUE Department of Philosophical Studies, (618) 650-2250.

Mass Communications Week Features Several Events

Mass Communications Week 2000 begins Monday, March 27, with a calendar full of events that are free and open to the public. Here's the rundown:

Monday, March 27, 3-5 p.m.-Introduction to computer-assisted reporting -Jennifer LaFleur, computer-assisted reporting editor for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Room 1014, Dunham Hall.

Tuesday, March 28, 9-10:15 a.m.-The power behind the talking heads: Producing local TV news-Patti Beck Harrison, Steve Perron, and Bryce Moore, news producers for KMOV-TV News (and SIUE alumni), Room 1020, Dunham Hall.

3:30-5 p.m.-Demonstration of studio & location lighting-Doug Hastings, cine/videographer for Technisonic Studio, Room 1020 Dunham Hall.

Wednesday, March 29, 10-10:50 a.m.-Covering the Iowa Caucuses-Bethany Behrhorst, a reporter for Rock Island Newspapers, Room 2039, Dunham Hall.

1:30-2:45 p.m.-What's so great about corporate?-Gregg Eilers, creative director for Busch Creative Services, Room 2039, Dunham Hall.

4-6 p.m.-Internship Fair in the lobby of Dunham Hall.

Thursday, March 30, 8-9:15 a.m.-So you want to be a rock star? Legal considerations of music publishing & recording contracts-Paul Brown & Barrett Braun, Attorneys at Law, Room 1015, Dunham Hall.

11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.-Journalistic decision-making & ethical dilemmas-Steve Jankowski, KSDK-TV reporter, Room 1020, Dunham Hall.

6 p.m.-Critiquing the Post-Dispatch-Don Corrigan, of Webster University, Room 1015, Dunham Hall.

Friday, March 31, 10-10:50 a.m.-The night beat & the internet's effect on newspapers-Darryl Howlett, of the Rock Island Newspapers, Room 2039, Dunham Hall.

Taylor Wins NCAA-II Title In Wrestling At Brookings

Coach Booker Benford asked only that his senior wrestler win a national championship. He expected no less.

On Saturday, March 11, Titus Taylor delivered. The 165-pounder from Centreville won the individual national title at the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships in Brookings, S.D. Taylor defeated top-seeded Chris Blair of the University of Nebraska-Omaha 3-1 in the championship match.

Being able to finish out his career on top is something Taylor plans to carry with him forever. "It feels good knowing I competed without quitting and achieved the highest goal possible," he said. "It means a lot to win first place your senior year and go through life knowing I was No. 1 at my weight class."

Becoming the 19th Division II champion in the wrestling program's history, Taylor also became SIUE's first under Benford as head coach and the Cougars' first since Trevor Clark won the 190-pound title in 1992. Taylor also became an All-American for the second time in his career at SIUE.

Taylor's triumph also was an important step for Coach Benford. After watching his team struggle to an 0-9-1 record this season, SIUE finished 15th in the team race at the national championships among the 32 schools represented.

The impact on Taylor's win at nationals is an important step in the rebuilding process Benford is aiming for. "Titus winning is important for the program because we now have an individual who has completed a season on top, a place where I want all the wrestlers to aim for," Benford said. "It has been a good motivation for the rest of the team and will be helpful in recruiting. "It is also a good start to the rebuilding of team champions."

Taylor is the 52nd wrestler at SIUE to be an All-American, while it is the 109th time an SIUE grappler has walked away with All-American honors. Taylor, the No. 2 seed at the 2000 NCAA-II Championships, completed his season with the Cougars 33-4. That included 20 consecutive victories this season.

Benford was an assistant the first two seasons of Taylor's career at SIUE, so his role was limited in the conditioning of Taylor. However, once Benford was named head coach, he made sure Taylor knew exactly want he wanted. "The first two years he was here, he wasn't pushed a lot," Benford said. "When I took over as coach, I made sure he was physically in shape and that shape wasn't going to be factor in him losing.

"Mentally, he changed a lot because he was more focused on winning it. This year he was wrestling in all the tournaments, which brought him more success because he was wrestling top people in his weight class at these tournaments."

Taylor's championship match was close. After no score in the first period, Taylor took a 1-0 lead with an escape in the second period. Blair selected down in the third period and escaped to tie the score 1-1. Taylor then recorded the only takedown for the eventual victory.

His road to the championship match included three matches- each becoming more difficult. Taylor pinned Southern Colorado's Dustin Randle in the first round in 4 minutes, 42 seconds. In the quarterfinals, he earned a technical fall (winning by 15 or more points) in 7:00 over Grady Wolf of North Dakota State. Taylor then defeated Central Oklahoma's Jody Marple 10-3 in the semifinals.

After qualifying at last year's nationals and being eliminated after three matches, Taylor knew what he needed to do to change things around this year. "I was better mentally prepared this year. I went into nationals feeling good, being in good shape and having no doubts about my ability to win."

Artist

Young Jacob Mudge's view of the city by the bay is an example of the talented works displayed at the 26th Annual Young Artists' Exhibition which begins Friday and continues through April 14 on the second-floor south wall gallery in the Morris University Center. The exhibition, sponsored by the Department of Art and Design and the College of Arts and Sciences, features the artistic accomplishments of elementary, middle school, and junior high school students from throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. A special reception for the artists and their families is scheduled for Sunday, March 26. For more information, call the department, (618) 650-3183 or (618) 650-5943.

Faculty Development Opps Part Of Spring Symposium

Take advantage of the faculty development opportunities offered at the Spring Symposium March 28-30.

Part of the Spring Symposium, "Balancing Faculty Roles and Responsibilities: Focus on Research and Teaching," will include sessions on technology in teaching and learning. Sessions conducted in the second-floor conference center at the Morris Center, unless otherwise noted:

Wednesday, March 29, 1:15 - 2:45 p.m.-Susan Saltrick, vice president of the TLT Group, the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Affiliation of the American Association for Higher Education, will present "Implementation of Technology in Teaching and Learning." Refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, March 30, 9-10 a.m.-Panel discussion, "Technology and Teaching," with moderator Susan Saltrick and SIUE faculty panelists-James Andris, Educational Leadership; Dennis Hostetler, Public Administration; Kathryn Martell, Management; and Scott Smith, Electrical & Computer Engineering. These faculty have shown leadership at SIUE in using technology in teaching. Refreshments will be provided.

10:15-11:45 a.m.-Recipients of Excellence in Graduate Education and Excellence in Undergraduate Education awards will present their projects involving technology and teaching.

EGE recipients: Tammy Arthaud, Special Education and Communications Disorders, "Fast ForWord"; Wendy Nehring, Nursing, "Development of Pediatric Physiological Age Parameters for the PediaSim"; Sharyl Thode Parashak, Art Therapy, "Mother-Infant Creative Growth"; Laura Swanson, Management, "Process Flow and Design Exercise";

EUE recipients: Ronald Schaefer, English, "Computerised Linguistic Skill Courses"; Michael Shaw, Chemistry, "Simulation Software for Classroom Laboratory Electrochemical Demonstrations"; Wendy Shaw, Geography, "Internet Web Components for Geography Courses."

Noon-2:30 p.m.-Faculty Technology Center Open House; faculty are invited to tour the center, discuss services offered by the staff, and enjoy refreshments. Location: Room 0055, Lovejoy Library.

Ron Schaefer Wins Simon Outstanding Scholar Award

Ronald P. Schaefer, professor of English Language and Literature, is the recipient of this year's Paul Simon Outstanding Scholar Award from the SIUE Graduate School.

The award is presented annually to a faculty member in order to recognize the role of research and creative activities in achieving excellence in teaching. The Simon Award confirms SIUE's belief that an individual must be a good scholar to be a good teacher.

Upon learning he had been named, Schaefer said: "I am deeply honored and humbled by the recognition. The Simon Award represents what is best in higher education, the intertwining of teaching and research, the engagement of students in the instructional process through research.

"I believe this award also is testimony to the intellectual character of our students and to the possibilities for intellectual engagement both in and out of the classroom. After all ... my students (responded) to the research ideas I presented, questioned my assumptions and engaged me in the dialogue of instruction."

The cornerstone of Schaefer's research activity has been the Emai language of southern Nigeria. There is very little linguistic documentation available for the entire family of 25-30 Edoid languages to which Emai is most immediately related. Schaefer has been able to document Emai with a range of descriptive and interpretive linguistic studies.

Schaefer, who has been with the university since 1986, added: "in my case, the Simon Award recognizes not so much my research achievements but the spirit of international interest and cooperation which made it possible. Without the sustained and determined efforts of the Emai people of Nigeria, a good deal of my linguistic research would not have been possible."

His work has received support from SIUE, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Science Foundation.

Rock the Vote

Get a little exercise and come to the Staff Senate elections April 5 where you can exercise your right to vote. All non-academic employees will be notified by March 24 of the official list of candidates and their qualifications.

SS And DSS: Providing Services Side By Side In Peck

Two offices, one just around a corner from the other in Peck Hall, sharing a common goal-service to students. But things can, and do, get confusing for faculty and students, mostly because of the proximity of the offices and because of a one-digit difference in the room numbers.

The Office of Disability Support Services (Room 1311) and the Office of Special Services (Room 1313) co-exist side by side in Peck Hall, but they each help a divergent student population.

DSS offers services to only students who are documented as having a disability. SS may provide some services for students with disabilities but the office also offers academic guidance to those students who have a wide range of difficulties coping with college life.

Special Services Director Earleen Patterson said her office is funded through the Trio Programs of the U.S. Department of Education and, by USDE directive, can only serve about 400 SIUE students who go through a screening process to see if they can avail themselves of Special Services.

Special Services has a staff of four academic advisers who work closely with students who require special assistance, such as tutorial support, financial guidance, peer mentoring, cultural enrichment, and college survival skills, to name a few.

"Under the grant there are only certain students we can serve," Patterson said, "such as those who are first-generation college students, those with extreme financial needs, and students with a disability who need specially designed instructional materials." A student who meets all of these needs may be eligible for the program, Patterson said.

According to Disability Support Services Coordinator Jane Floyd-Hendey, DSS assists students with disabilities including, but not limited to, hearing impairments, visual disabilities, chronic health concerns, attention deficient disorders, psychiatric disabilities, learning disabilities and orthopedic disabilities.

"We encourage students to be self sufficient and to advocate for themselves. We try not to do too much for students who are capable of being independent," she said.

"Our staff has to be sensitive to the needs of students with disabilities We have more and more students with disabilities moving into the residence halls and into Cougar Village," Floyd-Hendey said. "The technology to assist students with disabilities continues to advance and the university is committed to keeping abreast of this technology. "

DSS offers computerized services, such as voice-activated computers, a Kurzweil Personal Reader, and a Visual Tek Microreader. The DSS staff assists students with taking exams and assists with reading and writing exams. Other services provided include volunteer notetakers, tutoring, computer training, assistance in securing attendants, and library assistance.

Patterson said she is proud of the Special Services record at SIUE. "Each year, the Department of Education cuts six percent of the programs each year at colleges around the country because they aren't meeting the needs of students," she pointed out. "But we continue to receive funding every year. Our goal is to guide students to become successful here.

"Because our mission is to be an accessible university, we attract some students who are not prepared properly for academic success at the college level," Patterson said. "But our graduation rate keeps climbing and we take some measure of that success.

"We find that when one of our students receives our assistance, they can become as successful or moreso in school than a student who arrived ready for university life. There was a time when students didn't want to seek help, they didn't want to appear 'uncool,' but that stigma has been lifting in the past few years and now, I'm sorry to say, we have to turn students away who are seeking our help.

"I would like to see the USDE increase our funding so we could serve more students in the future."

'An Evening In Vienna' Set For April 1 At Sunset Hills

An Evening in Vienna, formerly known as the Viennese Ball, is set for Saturday, April 1, at Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville.

The musical gala features a champagne reception, dinner, dancing, and entertainment by the faculty and students of SIUE's Department of Music. It's an evening of diverse music by the SIUE Symphonic Orchestra and the SIUE Concert Jazz Band, providing waltz and big band music.

Viennese Ball Co-chairs Howard and Teenie Followell Of Edwardsville said proceeds from the gala fund Friends of Music scholarships for SIUE msuic students.

Special guests at the ball will be Consul General Christian Krepela of Austria and internationally known pianist Stan Ford, an SIUE music graduate and a faculty member at the University of Salzburg. Ford will perfirm after dinner. Jim Connett, program host of Classic 99 KFUO-FM's morning program, will serve as master of ceremonies.

Tickets for the event are $75 per person and are available through the SIUE Office of Conferences and Institutes, (618) 650-2660. Formal attire is suggested.

Antiques

Is there something in your attic that could be worth a small fortune? Or, is it a piece of junk? SIUE's 30th Annual Antiques Show and Sale might have the answer for the price of an admission ticket.

After the Fall

Sonia Winter, director of Public Affairs for Radio Liberty/Radio Free Europe, based in Prague, will speak about "Radio Liberty/Radio Free Europe After the Fall of Communism" from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. today in Room 1029 of Dunham Hall. Winter is the daughter of Kamil Winter, professor emeritus of Mass Communications.

Bronze Ambush

The St. Louis Ambush is bringing the Bronze Boot rivalry indoors March 31 when alumni from SIUE and Saint Louis University play at the Kiel Center. Teams from both schools, made up of former Billiken and Cougar standouts, will play for one hour after the Ambush game against the Wichita Wings that evening. The Ambush game kicks off at 7:35 p.m. with the SIUE-SLU game expected to begin around 9:45 p.m. Tickets range in price from $10 to $20; the Ambush will donate $1 for each ticket purchased through SIUE to the Cougar soccer program. Fans may purchase tickets by contacting Ed Huneke, (618) 650-2868.

Training

Opportunities for training in March are open to all staff and faculty from Human Resources. Grammar Review-presented by LaDonna Holshouser, Instructional Services, 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22. See the Training Times Newsletter for additional information. To register by e-mail: wmisiak@siue.edu. Please include your full name, department, campus box, and telephone extension.

February 1, 2000

Thank Those Lucky STARs

At SIUE, the STARs come out nearly every day. STARs (STudents Assisting in Recruiting) are on the front lines when it comes to meeting with prospective freshmen and their parents and families.

Dressed in Cougar Red, they conduct campus tours and answer myriad questions about SIUE and the region. The tours are offered through the Admission Counseling and Recruitment Office, Mondays through Saturdays. In addition to campus tours, the STARs also visit high schools, attend college fairs, assist admissions counselors, and participate in community outreach. And, it's all volunteer work.

"We have a group of dedicated students," says Tracy Nelson, an admissions counselor and coordinator of the STARs program, and a former member of the old Ambassadors organization when she was a student at SIUE. The Ambassadors were part of the university's Information Center but were not necessarily working closely with the Office of Admissions.

The STARs program, on the other hand, is coordinated through the Admissions and Recruitment office and is more a part of the office's mission. "It's difficult for students to give up their time, but these students, many of whom are at SIUE on scholarship, are very dedicated," Nelson said. "The program has grown from 15 to 40 students."

Tami Diorio of Champaign and Jenny Meyer of southwest Chicago are STARs and they believe the program has helped them become more involved in university life. "I like talking with prospective students," says Meyer, a senior studying speech language and pathology. "It makes me proud when I show them the campus and they react positively.

"And, in the four years I've been a part of STARs, we've all become closer," she said. "In addition to the tours, we also do service projects as a group, such as Christmas caroling for canned goods for the food pantry, nursing home visits, and walk-a-thons. We also participate in social events."

Diorio, a junior majoring in Business, says the spring reception with prospective students is one event she looks forward to within the STARs program. "All of us are able to get together but also it gives us an opportunity to show parents that college students can be nice and also professional. It helps allay any fears they might have about sending their child off to college," Diorio said. "It's also a source of pride to me when the following year I bump into some of those same kids who decided to attend SIUE. I feel like we make a difference in the recruiting effort."

Nelson echoes that sentiment. "Chancellor Werner mentioned the successful recruitment effort by Admissions in his state of the university address last fall and he gave a plug for the STARs program," she pointed out. "STARs can take some of the credit for increased enrollment. We find that prospective students really relate to STARs members."

Boyd Bradshaw, director of Admissions, agrees. "Once our admission counselors meet the students on the road, it is very important that the students perception of our University remain positive," Bradshaw said. "There is no one better than current SIUE students to convey this perception.

"Since my arrival here this past summer, it has been a wonderful experience working with the STARs," he said. "Several of our STARs correspond with students via e-mail and we have set up an interactive Web site to make sure STARs are answering a student's question.

"The Web site is http://www.admis.siue.edu/stars and has become a valuable tool in the University's recruitment efforts."

SIUE Homecoming 2000 Activities Slated February 3-5

Women's and Men's Basketball will help fuel the excitement for Homecoming 2000 from Thursday through Saturday. In addition to games against IUPU-Ft. Wayne on Thursday, Feb. 3, and against St. Joseph's College on Saturday, Feb. 5, activities include coronation of a Homecoming king and queen and the Homecoming Dance, as well as a pep rally and an alumni basketball game.

Here's a complete schedule of events:

• Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 2-3, Homecoming King and Queen Voting, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Goshen Lounge.

• Thursday, Feb. 3, Pack the Gym, Women's and Men's Basketball plays host to IUPU-Ft. Wayne, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., respectively, Vadalabene Center; "Afterset" dance in the gymnasium follows men's game.

• Friday, Feb. 4, Pep Rally at Noon in Goshen Lounge; Talent/Variety Show, 9 p.m., Meridian Ballroom.

• Saturday, Feb. 5, SIUE Alumni Basketball Game (Men and Women), 11:30 a.m., Vadalabene Center; Homecoming Game: Women's and Men's Basketball play host to St. Joseph's College, 1 and 3 p.m., respectively, Vadalabene Center; during halftime of men's game, Homecoming King and Queen 2000 will be crowned and past SIUE Alumni Association presidents will be honored; SIUE Alumni reception, 5 p.m., Student Fitness Center; Homecoming Dance (informal), 9 p.m., Meridian Ballroom.

• Sunday, Feb. 6, Homecoming Brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Morris Center Restaurant.

DONATION:

Thanks to a $100,000 contribution from TheBANK of Edwardsville, the School of Business recently dedicated a newly renovated classroom that is receiving rave reviews from faculty and students alike. TheBANK's generous gift resulted in the transformation of a "barn-like" classroom in Alumni Hall to a modernized, comfortable learning environment. Featuring theatrical-style seating for 100-plus students, stylish, contemporary furnishings, and a computer port for Internet access and large-screen projections, the room is already in high demand from School of Business instructors. The university and the School of Business welcomed representatives of TheBANK and guests to a dedication reception that officially opened the renovated space. Shown here during the ribbon-cutting are Dean Robert Carver, Chancellor David Werner, and Robert Wetzel, president of TheBANK. (SIUE Photo)

WINNERS:

Shown here are the winners of this year's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. awards. At left is Jorge Garcia of Glen Carbon, winner of the MLK Jr. Scholarship and Humanitarian Award, and S. LaVernn Wilson, director of the SIUE Early Childhood Center, winner of the MLK Jr. Faculty-Staff Humanitarian Award.

February Is Financial Aid Awareness Month, So Be Aware

It's good news and bad news-you're the parent of a student who's decided to go to college … but you've got to figure out how to pay for it.

Well, here's some good news: SIUE will offer a financial aid workshop, to help you get the aid process started, at 1 p.m. Saturday in Alumni Hall, Room 2401. It's free and open to everyone, not just parents and students who will attend SIUE. It will last about one hour.

"Many students already have chosen a school or are narrowing their choices," said Marian Smithson, SIUE's director of financial aid. "As these choices are being made, it's important that parents and students keep in mind that there is a process for obtaining aid. And that process needs to begin now."

Workshop participants should register in advance by calling 650-3880 and bring their 1999 W2s and 1999 tax forms (if completed). Presenters will briefly explain the aid process and then walk attendees through completion of the form, item by item.

February is Financial Aid/Admission Awareness Month (FAAM) in Illinois. Smithson, who is also Past National Chair of the Direct Loan Coalition, said that in addition to information available on SIUE's Web site (www.finaid.siue.edu), the FAFSA on the Web site (www.fafsa.ed.gov) also provides information on the financial aid application process.

"There is a popular misconception that college is not affordable, or barely affordable," she said. "SIUE has a commitment to accessibility for all, and provides a quality education at a very affordable price. Additionally, we, along with many other institutions across the state, are doing our best to help students and parents understand that aid is obtainable."

Arkansas Rep Returns Feb. 3-4 To Present Blues In The Night

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre returns to the Arts & Issues stage on Feb. 3 and 4 to perform the Tony-nominated Broadway hit, Blues in the Night, a celebration of such musical legends as Bessie Smith, Alberta Hunter, Duke Ellington, and many other American favorites.

To be presented both days at 7:30 p.m. in Katherine Dunham Hall, Blues in the Night is part of the 15th annual season for Arts & Issues, a series featuring quality entertainment and provocative presentations. The event is made possible by grants from the Heartland Arts Fund and the Illinois Arts Council.

Set in 1938 Chicago, the musical has been called a "hot, steamy celebration of survival, expressed through the soul-wrenching music that is the blues." It is an emotional journey "from the depths of despair to the heights of anxious love."

Arts & Issues Coordinator Richard Walker says the play is another example of the quality of presentation by the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. "The Arkansas Rep brought Smoke on the Mountain in 1997 and The Rainmaker in 1995 to Arts & Issues audiences and we are pleased to have them back," Walker said. "The Rep continues to garner national attention for its development of new plays and for its national touring productions.

Admission includes free parking in the lots behind the Morris University Center or Dunham Hall. For ticket information, call (618) 650-2626, or, write: Arts & Issues, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1083; or by e-mail, rwalker@siue.edu. For more information about the 1999-2000 season, view the website: http://www.siue.edu/ARTS_ISSUES.

Edward James Olmos Here Feb. 17 As Part Of The Arts & Issues Series

Actor Edward James Olmos, best known for his role in Stand and Deliver and for his Emmy-award winning work in Miami Vice, will appear Feb. 17 as part of the Arts & Issues series at Siue.

In its 15th season of presenting quality entertainment and provocative presentations, the Arts & Issues series presents Olmos, known as the "Olivier of the Latino World," at 7:30 p.m. in Meridian Ballroom.

A producer, director, and community activist, Olmos recently launched an unprecedented nationwide multimedia project introducing Americanos to Americans. During his SIUE appearance, he will profile famous and not-so-famous Latinos to emphasize the value of diversity.

In addition to his presentation that evening, Olmos also will participate in a student open forum, "We Are All in the Same Gang," at 5 p.m. that day in the Faculty Club on the second floor of the Morris Center. The forum is co-sponsored by the SIUE Latin Awareness Student Organization, the University Center Board, and the Kimmel Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services program.

According to Arts & Issues Coordinator Rich Walker, Olmos is not only a celebrated actor but also is well known for his many humanitarian efforts. "Edward Olmos is very active with UNICEF and also is a national spokesman for such organizations as the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation," Walker said. "We are proud to present this man to our Arts & Issues audience as an example of someone in a celebrated position who has given back to the community in many ways."

Admission to the Feb. 17 event is $8; students, $4, and includes free parking in the visitors' lot behind the Morris Center. For ticket information, call (618) 650-2320, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2320; write: Arts & Issues, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1083; or by e-mail: kbollin@siue.edu.

Horton Named Interim President

The SIU Board of Trustees recently appointed Frank E. Horton, Ph.D., as interim president of SIU. Horton will take over the duties of departing president Ted Sanders, who leaves Feb. 1.

A former vice president for academic affairs and research at SIUC, Horton most recently was president of the University of Toledo from 1989 until his retirement in December 1998. Previously, Horton was president of the University of Oklahoma from 1985-1988.

He also held academic and administrative positions at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the University of Iowa, and Lake Forest College. He is currently principal partner of Horton & Associates, an education consulting firm.

Horton is a graduate of Western Illinois University (BS '63) and Northwestern University (MS '64, Ph.D. '68). The board sought the input and advice of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee prior to making the decision to appoint Horton. The advisory committee is composed of faculty, staff, and students from SIUE and SIUC.

The appointment is effective for six months, beginning Feb. 1. Horton will be paid $20,000 per month; he will not be a candidate for the permanent position of president.

Arts Week Activities Set For February 14-18 On Campus

Celebrate Arts Week from Feb 14-18 with several events and opportunities on campus. Here's a complete schedule:

• Special exhibit, Focus On Careers in the Arts, Tuesday-Thursday, Feb 15-17, at the Career Development Center on campus.

• Undergraduate Art Exhibit at new Wagner Gallery on-going for the week

• Thursday, Feb. 17, Arts and Issues presents actor Edward James Olmos, speaking bout the value of diversity (see main story in this edition of The O).

• Friday, Feb 18, Noon Jazz Concert in Goshen Lounge; Pack the Gallery! Undergraduate Exhibition at New Wagner Art Gallery in the Art & Design Building, with reception from 5-7 p.m.; Pack the Theater Night! 7-10 p.m. at Dunham Hall for performances of Keely and Du by Jane Martin and Poof by Lynn Nottage (see story elsewhere in this edition), followed by a Celebration of the ARTS party in the lobby, co-sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the College of Arts and Sciences; and A New Show at 7 p.m. in Meridian Ballroom by the St. Louis Black Repertory Company.

Volatile:

Jane Martin's award-winning play, Keely and Du, on a double bill with Poof by Lynn Nottage, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 18-19 and 25-26, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, all in SIUE's Katherine Dunham Hall theater. Keely and Du, about a fundamentalist Christian group that kidnaps a pregnant woman, is a volatile portrayal that deals with issues on both sides of the question of legalized abortion. Poof is a one-act comedy about a woman who "damns her husband to hell" with remarkable results. Both plays are for adult audiences. Shown here, in a scene from Keely and Du, are cast members Randall Middleton as Walter, Wendy Greenwood as a women's prison guard, Rachel Tiemann as Keely, and Sarah Maxfield as Du. Tickets are $7; SIUE faculty and staff, senior citizens, and students, $5. For ticket information, call the SIUE Fine Arts box office, (618) 650-2774, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2774. (SIUE Photo)

Day care

The SIUE Child Development Program at the East St. Louis Center, for children ages 2-6, is accepting applications. The program offers daily play, field trips, and art experiences in a program that stresses math, health, safety, language, arts, social science, music, computer skills, and dance. The program is open to all Illinois residents who are employed or in school. For more info, call 482-6971, or pick up an application at the ESLC, 411 E. Broadway, East St. Louis.

SDM

The SIUE Dental Implant Clinic wants you to know:

• Dental implants are the latest technology in tooth replacement;

• Dental implants are stronger than bridges or dentures;

• Dental implants do not require disurbing healthy teeth; and

• Dental implants are the next best thing to re-growing missing teeth.

For more information, call your dentist or the SIUE Dental Implant Clinic, (618) 650-5062.

February 15, 2000

Arts & Sciences Dean Combines Both In Astronomical Hobby

As dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Sharon Hahs likes to at least dabble in all things arts-related and science-related.

However, there is one interest she pursues that combines the two-solar eclipses. Hahs and her husband, Billy, have traveled to exotic locales around the world to view total solar eclipses six times since 1990. And, those trips have provided some fantastic photographs of these phenomena.

"As the moon passes in front of the sun, a process that takes about an hour, I use a camera with a filter that blocks out more than 99 percent of the light," Hahs explained. "When the sun is blocked completely (that's known as 'totality'), I remove the filter and the brilliant corona is captured on the film. Actually, it's always there but normal sunlight is so bright that it can't be seen except during totality.

"By varying the exposure time-the amount of light recorded on the film-different effects can be captured," Hahs said. "However, totality lasts only two to four minutes. You have to move quickly to get the dramatic shots."

In addition to the eclipse itself, the couple also takes time to soak in the culture of the regions they visit. They've traveled to Costa Rica, Chile, Thailand, Mongolia, Venezuela, and Turkey. "Chasing eclipses is also a great excuse to travel," Hahs quipped. "And, in addition to the science-related eclipse itself, there's also an aesthetic experience that's difficult to put into words.

"When totality occurs, there's an eerie few moments when the Earth is bathed in shadow; everything seems to stop," she said. "It is truly beautiful, both artistic and scientific at the same time."

Solar eclipses are a fascinating occurrence, which would not exist but for nearly precise distance and size ratios between the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun. The Sun's diameter is approximately 400 times that of the Moon's but because the Moon also is about 400 times closer to Earth, the Sun and the Moon appear to be roughly the same size; thus, the Moon is at times able to block our view of the Sun.

Consider this: if the Moon's diameter was just 140 miles less than it is, there would be no solar eclipses visible from anywhere on Earth.

"The way the Earth is tilted on its axis also makes for varied angles and distances between the Earth and the Sun, therefore, the views of total eclipses are specific to certain localities at the time of the eclipse," Hahs said. "To see any solar eclipse, you have to be inside the path of the shadow, which is usually about 3,000 miles long but only about 20-40 miles wide, Hahs explained."

Traveling to see a total solar eclipse also can be disappointing. "The first time we traveled to Costa Rica, we got our camera set up and suddenly a rainstorm moved in and we missed it," Hahs said. "Three years later we went to the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, where there had been no recorded rainfall in 400 years," she said. "We got great shots of that one."

In her office, Hahs has several framed sequences of solar eclipses accompanied by maps of the regions in which they occurred and shots of the surrounding region. She's very proud of the photographs and delights in sharing her experiences. "Although I haven't done any formal research on solar eclipses, I have given informal talks and shared this with others.

"But, mostly, we do it for the enjoyment of the cultures, the countryside, the beauty of the moment," Hahs said. "And, there's an aspect to 'roughing it' that we like. In Chile, we spent the night in the desert in an Army tent. That was quite the experience.

"Last year, we traveled to Turkey and took our daughters-Cara, 28, who is a surgery resident in Kansas City, and Ona, 22, who recently graduated from Harvard in interdisciplinary social sciences-and they came to realize why Billy and I love this so much."

Faculty Development Resource Center Available

Cathy Santanello looks upon her job at SIUE as a positive force, one that can help good faculty members become even better. She's program director of the Excellence in Learning and Teaching Initiative, as well as an instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences.

The teaching program is poised to help SIUE faculty through workshops Santanello and others offer, through feedback interviews with students at mid-semester points, and by maintaining a fairly extensive lending library of pedagogical books. "I also have a budget to bring in experts on various topics.

"At SIUE we have very good faculty who are interested in becoming even better. For example, if we are asked to conduct a mid-semester student interview, we're gathering valid feedback, which we then share with the professor.

"It's voluntary, which means that the professor cares enough about student learning and teaching to find out how they can become better instructors," she said. "We see this as a positive."

Santanello recently invited faculty to a reception in the Provost's office where she displayed the books in the program's lending library. Some of the titles included The Skillful Teacher by Stephen Brookfield, Changing College Classrooms by Diane Halpern, Mentor in a Manual by A. Clay Shoenfeld and Robert Mangan, and Professors Are From Mars, Students Are From Snickers by Ronald Berk. The library also contains several video and audio titles.

"For now, the library will be located in the Provost's office, but eventually I'd like to have my own space for this program," Santanello said. Provost David Sill and Douglas Eder, director of the Undergraduate Assessment and Program Review, began the faculty development initiative and Santanello is working to continue that effort. "We're pursuing a grant to augment existing faculty development.

"My role is to be a liaison," Santanello said. "For example, a faculty member might have a problem with students being unruly in class. We have books that address that problem and offer solutions. We also have books that address other issues, such as teaching interdisciplinary courses, writing across the curriculum, and course portfolios, to name a few."

Upcoming seminars Santanello has planned to deal with topics such as technology in the classroom, humor in the classroom, classroom assessment techniques, and civility in the classroom and in the workplace. "Next fall we'll be offering several on a regular basis," she said. "Later in spring I'm also beginning a newsletter to departments and I hope to get the word out to the faculty about what we have to offer."

There's more information about the program on Santanello's Web site: www.siue.edu/~csantan.

Arts & Issues Raises $80,000 For 1999-2000 Season

Mike Smith's current show at the Morris Center Gallery-Ancient Symbols: Modern Images, One Hundred Perceptions of the I-Ching-consists of paintings that incorporate imagery and ideas from the 64 hexagrams that make up the I-Ching (EE-JING), the ancient Book of Changes.

Included in the exhibition is a set of 64 paintings offered for sale as one unit at a cost of $64,000, the proceeds from which would endow a one-year scholarship for a student from China to attend SIUE to study (?).

The exhibition runs through April 28 in the second-floor Morris gallery and is being presented by The University Museum. Gallery hours are (?)-(?) Monday through Friday and from (?)-(?) Saturday.

The I Ching, about 5,000 years old, is one of the oldest available sources of spiritual wisdom. Legend has it that Chinese Emperor Fu Hsi was responsible for creating the I Ching, although there are different stories concerning where he found his inspiration. One legend tells the story of a dragon-like creature that climbed from the water near the emperor as he was meditating.

From lines on the creatures scales, Fu Hsi set about drawing diagrams representing the patterns on the scales of this creature, believing that the diagrams would be sufficient to encompass all wisdom.

I Ching symbols are composed of lines representing Yin (female) or Yang (male) properties. The emperor's creation consisted of eight symbols, each made up of three lines (trigrams), each line of which could be either Yin-the female power, or gentleness, or Yang-the male power, or strength. Mathematically, there are eight combinations of Yin and Yang in three lines (23=8). In the year 1143BC, King Wen, whilst under sentence of death, placed the eight tri-grams in pairs to produce the sixty-four 'hexagrams' (six-lined symbols) with which we are now familiar (again, 82 = 64). His son, the Duke of Chou, added a commentary on each line in each hexagram and on the symbolism (known as the Hsiang Chuan, or the 'Image' of a hexagram). This produced 384 commentaries (64 x 6 = 384) that still form an essential part of I Ching. Centuries later, Confucius added more commentary, known as the 'Ten Wings'. The commentary states that "Change has an absolute limit: This produces two modes: The two modes produce four forms, the four forms produce eight tri-grams; the eight tri-grams determine fortune and misfortune." Over the centuries, I Ching continued to be recognized, and even given religious significance, before it came to France in the early 19th century. In the early 20th century, a German translation of I Ching was completed and published by Richard Wilhelm (who had lived in China for many years). This translation still forms the basis of many of the published I Ching texts.

SIUE Joins SIUC In Expedition To Greece And Egypt in May

Myth and Cosmos" is the theme of this year's travel seminars to Greece and Egypt with teams of professors from both campuses of Southern Illinois University.

The 18th annual seminars, led by the professors who are experts in various fields pertaining to each destination, are scheduled for May12-25 to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, Egypt, and May 28-June 12 to Athens and Olympia, Greece, and the Greek isles of Crete, Santorini, and Mykonos. The trip to Egypt also includes a luxury cruise on the River Nile as far as Abu Simbel.

The program is open to anyone, students and non-students, including families, on a first-class, five-star travel itinerary, at a cost of approximately $3,500 per person, which includes R/T transportation, and "just about everything else," according to Robert Hahn, an associate professor of Philosophy at SIUC and director of the trips for nearly 20 years.

"What makes the SIU travel adventure so distinct is that, besides offering a series of lectures in their ancient specialties, each professor on the trip will direct a hands-on project," Hahn pointed out. "In Egypt, everyone gets to carve and paint their own hieroglyphic tablets, and will participate in the re-creation of a mummification ritual.

"In Greece, the group will make a sundial on the beach, run an Olympic race in an ancient stadium, and perform in an ancient play in a theater with costumes and masks made by participants in the group." Hahn also pointed out that groups are limited to 30 persons for each travel seminar and that the spaces usually fill up quickly.

For more information, visit the travel seminar Web site: www.siu.edu/~nmc/hahn/origins.html or call (314) 721-5645 in St. Louis or (618) 453-7670 in Illinois.

S. Henschen Named Acting Director Of SIUE Early Childhood Center

Stephanie Henschen, project specialist with the Early Childhood Center, has been named acting director of the center, effective March 1.

She succeeds S. LaVernn Wilson, who is retiring the same day. Wilson has been involved with the university's daycare program and the SIUE School of Education for nearly 30 years.

Henschen joined the teaching staff of the center in August 1991. She taught the half-day pre-school class for one year before becoming teacher in the full-day pre-school four-year old class.

She received a bachelor of science in Elementary Education from SIUE in 1989. Henschen resides in Belleville with her husband, Jeff, and daughter, Taylor.

School Of Nursing Builds Lab, Hires New "Teacher"

Providing School of Nursing students with the most technologically advanced training tools available and in a realistic medical setting, the School has completed construction of a new psychomotor skills lab. And, there's a new "teacher" in the lab.

It's a computerized patient simulator capable of replicating a variety of physical symptoms and the capacity to respond to treatments. And, please resist the temptation to call it a "dummy." The human patient simulator is a fascinating computerized, life-like human figure that can either be male or female and is programmed to respond to "treatment" in an emergency room setting. There's also a smaller "juvenile" model for pediatric sessions.

The computer driven, life-sized mannequins breathe, emit a pulse (in all the correct places), and is programmed with sophisticated patient profiles, allowing it to accurately mirror human responses. Utilizing the simulator, instructors may choose from 70 different medical scenarios allowing students to practice a wide range of nursing and medical procedures and techniques-everything from the administration of intravenous "drugs" to defibrillation.

SIUE is the first and only four-year nursing education program in the Midwest equipped with the human patient simulator. At a cost of $500,000, the School of Nursing's psychomotor skills lab offers nursing students an unparalleled degree of training through this practical, hands-on experience.

February 29, 2000

Kimmel Community Award Winners Announced

Several Southwestern Illinois residents will receive Kimmel Community Service Awards at the April 6 Kimmel Leadership Awards Banquet, sponsored by SIUE and the Belleville News-Democrat.

The annual award was established to recognize outstanding community members for dedication and contributions to community volunteer service as exemplified by Carol Kimmel, a former member of the SIU Board of Trustees, who continues to give freely of her time and talent to volunteerism.

There are six award categories: education, social service-social welfare, environmental and civic betterment, regional leadership, agency-organizational concerns, and special populations.

Those nominated must have been a resident of Illinois or Missouri for at least two years, and volunteered for at least one agency, organization, or business for at least two or more continuous years. In addition, nominees must have demonstrated a variety of community service contributions for an extended period; demonstrated outstanding voluntary community service, as well as a commitment to the citizens of Illinois or Missouri; and must document leadership roles and responsibilities.

This year's winners are:

• Regional Leadership---Carol Ann Bartle, Caseyville
• Education---Doris Gvillo, Edwardsville
• Environmental-Civic Betterment---Carol Warner, Fairview Heights
• Social Service-Social Welfare---LeRoy Stark, Granite City
• Special Populations---Millie Belobraydic, Glen Carbon
• Agency-Organizational Concerns---Dorothy Duffey, Godfrey

Kimmel Scholarship Winner Announced

Noor Fayyad Ali-Hasan, of Edwardsville and a sophomore studying Computer Management Information Systems, has been named this year's recipient of the Carol Kimmel Scholarship. Ali-Hasan also will be recognized at the April 6 awards banquet.

The scholarship program is co-sponsored by the Belleville News-Democrat. The annual scholarship was established to recognize students for their outstanding leadership and community volunteer service contributions, in addition to academic excellence.

Criteria for winning the scholarship includes maintaining a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and demonstrating volunteer contributions within the last two years in leadership, service, and/or citizenship, including leadership in a student organization or at least one elected office; and more than 30 hours of nonpaid service to a community agency or community organization. The scholarship provides one full year of tuition at the SIUE in-state rate.

Tickets for the April 6 banquet, scheduled in Meridian Ballroom of SIUE's University Center, are $25 per person. For more information about tickets or about ordering them, call the SIUE Office of Conferences and Institutes, (618) 650-2660, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2660.

Alton Schools Of 1872 Ahead Of Their Time In Race Relations

Before the collective consciousness was aware of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s, before Brown vs. Board of Education brought clear focus to the effort, before screaming headlines about race riots and human rights violations against African-Americans in the United States, there was the Alton School case.

In the ensuing years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, members of Alton's black community were proud of the progress they'd made. There were black entrepreneurs opening shops in Alton and the public schools had been integrated in an 1872 ruling from the state courts.

"At that time it was unusual for a city south of Springfield to have integrated schools," said Shirley Portwood, a professor of Historical Studies who's on sabbatical this year doing research for a book about the black community in Alton at that time. "It was a time when African Americans were insisting on their rights more and more," she said.

Alton Mayor John Brenholdt, a civic leader who was respected by blacks and whites, had helped uphold the 1872 integration ruling. But, by 1897, Brenholdt was out of office. "The mayor of Alton by then was Henry Brueggemann who, along with the city council and the board of education-most of whom were Republicans-made a decision to build segregated schools."

The mention of the Republican Party is significant because it was that political party which blacks perceived as on their side because of President Lincoln's ties to the GOP. "The 1897 decision to segregate the schools racially polarized the city," Portwood said, "and blacks banded together to fight the decision."

The Alton Citizens Committee was organized and employed various means, including boycotts, sit-ins, and litigation. "They challenged separate schools from 1897 to 1908 when the Illinois Supreme Court again called for integration in the Alton schools.

"However, the Alton City Council ignored the law and claimed that they weren't segregating the schools," Portwood said. "Further, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that Alton should integrate the schools. In short, they disobeyed both the law and the Supreme Court," Portwood said.

Portwood, who grew up in a small town near Cairo, experienced racial discrimination first hand. She also is author of Tell Us a Story: An African-American Family in the Heartland (SIU Press, 2000). "That was a book about my own and my family's experiences, primarily in Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas," she said.

"But, it's been very interesting studying black history from an Alton perspective because generally cities south of Springfield tended to have pro-slavery sentiments.

"Even East St. Louis and Edwardsville had segregation of school children." When asked why Alton officials turned back the clock in 1897 after 25 years of integration, Portwood said they may have been emboldened by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling of 1896 which set forth the infamous "separate but equal" ruling.

Portwood also discovered evidence of what appears to be an anomaly in the school segregation situation in Alton. "I found there were a few middle class blacks who were in favor of segregation," she said. "Families with teachers felt that it was easier for the teachers to get jobs in all black schools than in the white schools. Also, there was some back room politics going on in which patronage jobs were promised, but that's just an inference on my part, difficult to prove with hard evidence."

Even though there was some dissent within the black community, most African-Americans in Alton pushed for integration. "Brenholdt helped in the cause for integration and was the one who argued the case in the various courts."

Portwood said she's also studying communities north of Alton and into Central Illinois and how segregation affected schools in other regions in the late 1800s. "I still have a lot more to do to finish the book."

Preview

The SIUE Graduate School welcomes undergraduates to attend Graduate School Preview Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, March 6, in Goshen Lounge. Reps from each of SIUE's graduate programs will be on hand to provide information to help in decisions about further education opportunities. Call 650-3010 for more info.

March Madness Takes Over The VC This Week

March Madness has taken over the Vadalabene Center this week and high school basketball fans will enjoy the action as SIUE plays host again to the Illinois High School Association Class AA sectional semifinals today (March 7) and Wednesday. The sectional championship will be played Friday, March 10.

Thousands are expected to come to each of the three games, giving many area residents an opportunity to see SIUE for the first time. East St. Louis and Collinsville meet today and Edwardsville faces Alton on Wednesday. These schools are expected to bring a record amount of fans. Three sellouts in the 4,100 seat arena are expected.

"East St. Louis's Darius Miles is the premier High School athlete in the area," says Associate Athletic Director Nick Adams. "This is his second appearance at the VC this year. When he came to the Full court Classic at the beginning of the season, we sold out. There will be people here that come just to see him play.

"Edwardsville and Alton are both very good teams that always draw well," Adams added. "A few years ago on this campus they played what might be the best basketball game ever." The game went into six overtimes before Alton came out on top.

This is the sixth year that SIUE has hosted the sectional finals. Most people involved with the school see it as a great event. "It has a good effect on the university," Adams said. "Anytime we can bring that many people to see the facilities and the campus it is a good opportunity."

Head Men's Basketball Coach Jack Margenthaler also sees the tournament as a great opportunity for the school and for his team. "We haven't even begun to see all the benefits and the good things that can come from this," Margenthaler said. "For three days we have over 4,000 people packed into the gym and see the facilities and the campus."

The exposure for the campus goes well beyond the Intercollegiate Athletics program at SIUE. The Office of Academic Marketing Services will set up a booth in the Vadalabene Center lobby to hand out brochures to the hundreds of high school students that will be in attendance.

"Its been a phenomenal event for both SIUE and the athletic department," Margenthaler said.

Symposium

Graduate students are invited to submit papers, posters, exhibits,or performances for the Graduate Student Research Symposium, part of the Graduate School's Spring Conference held in conjunction with the Senate's Faculty Roles and Responsibilities Committee. Graduate student presentations are scheduled for the afternoon of Tuesday, March 28. A 250- word abstract is due no later than March 20. Contact Linda Skelton, lskelto@siue.edu, for additional information.

Ryan Announces Grant For ESL "One-Stop" Center

Illinois Gov. George Ryan visited East St. Louis recently and, along with SIUE officials, announced a $25.4 million grant to open a "one-stop" service center at the site of the former Metropolitan Community College, now known as the East St. Louis Community College Center.

Ryan said the grant will pay for extensive renovations of an existing 129,000 square foot space and construct a new 51,000 square foot building. The CDB is managing the construction and the facility will be shared by SIUE, the Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market (SICCM), and the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Through the Illinois Capital Development Board, Ryan said, the FY00 grant is earmarked for construction and renovation at the center. According to the governor, full-service, one-stop centers, such as the East St. Louis facility, provide:

• Job development and placement

• Job search skills workshops

• Testing and career counseling

• On-going case management

• Supportive services

• On-site recruitment of prospective employees

Currently in the design phase, Ryan said the work will be bid early summer of 2001 and is scheduled for completion in fall 2003.

Marionettes Coming To SIUE March 9; Strings Attached

The Salzburg Marionettes, known worldwide for creating remarkably lifelike productions of classic operas, will present Mozart's The Magic Flute on campus Thursday, March 9, as part of the Arts & Issues series.

But, there are some strings attached. Actually, the 18-inch performers all have strings attached. The 87-year-old marionette troupe's production at 7:30 p.m. in Meridian Ballroom.

Arts & Issues Coordinator Richard Walker points out that the Salzburg company offer a delightful alternative to the usual night at the opera. "This is an historic marionette troupe that has been presenting the classics since 1913," Walker said. "We are honored to have them here for the Arts & Issues program. To see these marionettes performing a classic art form in the original language is quite a treat."

The marionettes will perform Mozart's classic opera in German, accompanied by music, sets, and lighting. The troupe features intricately-carved wooden marionettes clothed in elaborate costumes and manipulated from above by strings held by skilled puppeteers. The stage is a replica of a classic opera house stage.

Tickets for the March 9 event are $16; students, $8. Admission includes free parking in the lots behind the Morris University Center or Dunham Hall. For ticket information, call (618) 650-2626, or, write: Arts & Issues, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1083; or by e-mail, rwalker@siue.edu. For more information about the 1999-2000 season, view the website: http://www.siue.edu/ARTS_ISSUES.

New Student Support Group Under Way This Semester

New students arrive on a strange campus and immediately the stress begins. They can become overwhelmed by the surroundings and course load, not to mention the need to "fit in" socially.

Students now have another avenue to help deal with these kinds of stress-inducing factors: The Student Life Support Group. What makes this counseling program different is that it uses verbal and nonverbal "expressive approaches" to supportive therapy. Sharyl Parashak, a lecturer in the Department of Art and Design and a registered art therapist, conceived the support program.

The 12 weeks of group sessions are led by Lisa Kay, a registered art therapist, and Marvin Peterson, director of Counseling Services. The group is meeting in Woodland Hall and there is no charge for students to take advantage of the program.

Says Parashak: "There are no services like this on campus in the way of a support group for normal adjustment difficulties. With the addition of the residence halls, we now have more students living on campus and they bring these normal anxieties that have been with traditional college students from day one.

"These are problems such as an overwhelming sense of too much to do, roommate problems, or a need for better organizational skills," she said. The program is underwritten by an SIUE Excellence in Undergraduate Education grant.

Parashak explained the definition of "expressive approaches" used in the group program: "These approaches rely on more than verbalization. For example, we may use the visual arts as an approach in the sessions, but there are others, such as music and dance.

"We try to tap into another aspect of communication, to tap into emotion," she explained.

According to Parashak, goals established for the group include:

• Develop greater independent living and social skills;

• Participate in group interaction to enhance social skills;

• Reduce student isolation; and

• Reduce overall stress levels.

"This group may be beneficial for those looking for a supportive atmosphere to explore personal issues through creativity, while meeting other students," Parashak said.

If students are interested in joining the group, contact Peterson, 650-2197. Parashak also pointed out that the program also will be available during Fall Semester for another 12 weeks.

Seniors Fair

The Gerontology Program presents the 30th Annual Senior Citizens Fair on Monday, March 13, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Morris Center. Activities begin with a coffee and tea reception sponsored by the Chancellor's Office and Southwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, and hosted by the university's civil service secretaries. Chancellor Werner will welcome guests. The Senior Fair provides an educational and recreational event for older adults and their families, including variety acts, trios, choral groups, dance troupes, ballroom and line dancing, campus tours, exhibits and displays. The Fair will also feature social service and health information tables, craft tables, and preventive health screenings. For more information, call the Gerontology Program at 650-3454.

Dress For Success Kicks Off Spring/Summer Suit Drive

East St. Louis Center, SIUE, and Dress for Success of Southern Illinois will conduct a spring/summer suit drive from March 20 - 31. Donations of new or "gently worn" women's suits, dresses, pant suits, accessories, bags, shoes, and new and packaged hosiery are being sought.

Individuals who wish to make a cash donation may make checks payable to: Dress for Success, Southern Illinois and mail the donation to 2221 Greenfield Drive, Belleville, IL 62221.

Drop offs may be made at these locations between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday:

• East St. Louis Center, Room 2071, 411 East Broadway, East St. Louis, (618) 482-6948;

• St. Joseph's Head Start, 1501 Martin Luther King Drive, East St. Louis, (618) 875-9812;

• Bluffview Head Start, 8100 Bunkum Road, Caseyville, (618) 394-8897;

• BellMac Head Start, 912 Carlyle Road, Belleville, (618) 277-4681;

• Rendleman Building, Room 2228, SIUE, (618) 650-2536;

• SIU School of Dental Medicine, Administrator Building, Business Office, Alton.

Individuals who would like to become involved with the Dress for Success program also may help organize a clothing drive in their offices, volunteer a few hours each month to help clients make their wardrobe selection, mentor one of the Dress for Success clients, design fund-raising campaigns and special events, help at special events, serve on a committee, help receive, sort and organize donated clothing, provide free or low-cost dry cleaning service, or help with alterations and minor repairs to clothing.

Last fall, the ESLC and Dress for Success formed a partnership to aid women who are living in poverty but who have a job interview. Such women are usually unsure of themselves, have little or no self-confidence, and own no appropriate business attire. Through Dress for Success these women can receive a complete business outfit-suits, shoes, handbag, accessories, and hosiery-for job interviews.

In addition clients are coached for an interview, given hair and make-up assistance, and provided a mentor. If the interview is a success, a woman may return for another complete outfit. One measure of the program's effectiveness is that 70 percent of clients come back for that second suit. The ESLC and Dress for Success have suited 130 women.

Dress for Success also continues to help after the hire. Once a month, women from professional ranks volunteer to speak to participants on subjects such as time management, budgeting, and coping with work stress. The mentoring also continues and may be expanded to involve the entire family.

Dress for Success is more than just "come in and look pretty." The program helps women set long-term professional and personal goals.

Faculty Institute

This summer, SIUE will send six faculty members to attend the annual Faculty Summer Institute on Learning Technologies (FSI) at the University of Illinois. The purpose of this institute is to aid faculty in developing skills related to web-based technologies in the classroom. The FSI will be conducted May 15 - 19. SIUE will provide lodging, meals, and transportation. Faculty members interested in applying should contact Mary Marchal, mmarcha@siue.edu, by March 13.

Nile Cruise Included In CCM-Sponsored Trip To Egypt

Egypt is a popular destination, it seems, for those connected to SIUE. In addition to the trip to Egypt in May sponsored by SIU Carbondale and SIUE, the SIUE Catholic Campus Ministry also is sponsoring a June trip to Egypt, including a cruise on the River Nile as well as visits to the Red Sea and St. Catherine Monastery.

In addition to other sightseeing, the trip also includes a stop at Mt. Sinai. The trip, "Egypt: Land of Wonder and Intrigue," is scheduled for June 3-16 at a cost of $2,655 per person, which includes:

• Round trip airfare from St. Louis

• First class hotel accommodation in Cairo, Sharm el- Sheikh, and at St. Catherine's

• Five-star cruise from Aswan to Luxor

• All domestic flights

• All land transportation with A/C motor coach

• All admission fees

• Guided sightseeing by professional English-speaking guide.

• Most meals

Informational sessions about the trip are set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 6, at the Religious Center, and at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Edwardsville. For more information, call Nassef I. Girgis, director of the Catholic Campus Ministry, (618) 650-3205, or, by e-mail: catholic@siue.edu.

Training

Opportunities for training in March are open to all staff and faculty from Human Resources. Advanced Supervisory Skills Training Program-presented by HR's Bill Misiak, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2; Preventing Workplace Violence (Employee Session)-9 a.m.- Noon (a separate session for supervisors will be offered May 11); Campus Crime-presented by University Police Capt. Regina Hays, 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, March 8; Performance Appraisal Process Review-presented by Bill Misiak, 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 14; Personal Safety-presented by Capt. Hays, 10 a.m.-Noon Wednesday, March 15; Grammar Review-presented by LaDonna Holshouser, Instructional Services, 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22. See the Training Times Newsletter for additional information. To register for any of these sessions by e-mail: wmisiak@siue.edu. Please include your full name, department, campus box, and telephone extension.

School Of Nursing Builds Lab, Hires New "Teacher"

Providing School of Nursing students with the most technologically advanced training tools available and in a realistic medical setting, the School has completed construction of a new psychomotor skills lab. And, there's a new "teacher" in the lab.

It's a computerized patient simulator capable of replicating a variety of physical symptoms and the capacity to respond to treatments. And, please resist the temptation to call it a "dummy." The human patient simulator is a fascinating computerized, life-like human figure that can either be male or female and is programmed to respond to "treatment" in an emergency room setting. There's also a smaller "juvenile" model for pediatric sessions.

The computer driven, life-sized mannequins breathe, emit a pulse (in all the correct places), and is programmed with sophisticated patient profiles, allowing it to accurately mirror human responses. Utilizing the simulator, instructors may choose from 70 different medical scenarios allowing students to practice a wide range of nursing and medical procedures and techniques-everything from the administration of intravenous "drugs" to defibrillation.

SIUE is the first and only four-year nursing education program in the Midwest equipped with the human patient simulator. At a cost of $500,000, the School of Nursing's psychomotor skills lab offers nursing students an unparalleled degree of training through this practical, hands-on experience.

Selection

Jacky Yukchow So, professor of Finance and chair of that department, has been selected by the Academy of Entrepreneurial Finance (AEF) to serve as executive director and of its publication, The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance, for the next five years. Currently, AEF has several hundred members from universities, government agencies, such as the Small Business Administration (SBA), and companies in varied industries: financial service, venture capital, computer, telecommunication, manufacturing, retailing, and agriculture. The AEF will hold its next annual conference in New York in August 2000. If you are interested in attending the conference, please contact So at 618-650-2980, fax: 618-650-3979, or email: jso@siue.edu.

January 18, 2000

Income Tax Help Available To E. St. L Center Parents

F. Scott Fitzgerald almost got it right when he wrote: "In the real dark night of the soul, it's always three o'clock in the morning." What Fitzgerald forgot to add is: "... and you're preparing your income tax return."

For families whose children are served by SIUE's East St. Louis Center, there is a cure for the "dark night of the soul" brought on by confronting Form 1040s, Schedule EICs, and tax tables. During tax return season, ESLC parents will be able to get professional help with their income taxes from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).

VITA offers free tax help to those who cannot afford paid professional assistance. VITA volunteers are SIUE accounting students who will receive VITA training during January and who will work with East St. Louis Center Head Start parents.

Parents must make appointments through their Head Start Center and must bring appropriate tax documents. They will be advised prior to the appointment as to what documents to bring. VITA Volunteers will receive transportation to and from the East St. Louis Center where sessions will occur.

VITA provides assistance in the following areas:

• earned income credit-a wage supplement up to $3,800 for qualifying families;

• child care credit-a credit for those families paying for child care;

• Electronic (Rapid Refund) Filing-Using laptops, volunteers will file electronic returns at no cost for Head Start parents.

This is the first year for VITA volunteers to work out of the ESLC; if the program is successful this year, it may be expanded to include other East St. Louis residents.

Hands-on Session To Help In Preparation Of FUR Proposals

Stressed about that Funded University Research proposal that's due in two weeks? Those proposals for this year's FUR competition are due at your School or College Research Committee by Feb.1 and Kevin McClearey and Lil Manning are ready to help today, Jan. 18, at a special "brown-bag-lunch" session offered by the Graduate School.

They'll be conducting the session in the Missouri Room of the Morris Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It could help competition participants put the finishing touches on their proposals. "They can join us for all or part of the session," said McClearey, who is associate dean of the Graduate School.

"There is no need to RSVP or make a reservation," he said. "Just bring a lunch and the draft of the FUR proposal (including the budget request). Lil and I will summarize the details of the required format for the proposals, offer some tips about adapting to the review committees, do our best to answer any questions, and, as time allows, look over the proposal draft and provide feedback about content, structure, and style."

Attending this workshop won't guarantee success, he said, but the session could help strengthen a proposal and correct problems that might otherwise eliminate it from serious consideration. According to Bryce Sullivan, an assistant professor of Psychology, McClearey and Manning can be of service.

"I can't make the Jan. 18 session, but I've already sought their help with my proposal and it helped me get on track," Sullivan said. His FUR proposal examines various methods of alcoholism treatment. "As researchers in a particular field, I think we tend to lose sight of how to convey the importance of our work to others outside the discipline.

"And, this is what Kevin showed me: how to format this proposal in a way that will make the research clear to others." Sullivan also said he now has a better understanding of the entire FUR process.

As in Sullivan's case, McClearey and Manning are inviting proposal writers to contact the Graduate School if they can't make today's session. "If someone isn't able to attend the workshop, but would still like help with a proposal, then just give us a call or send us an e-mail and we will do our best to schedule an individual appointment."

Manning may be reached at Ext. 3114 or limanni@siue.edu while McClearey is at Ext. 2171 or kmcclea@siue.edu. More information about the FUR program and/or copies of the required cover page and budget request forms are available at: http://www.siue.edu/GRADUATE/orp/FUR.html.

Black History Month Scheduled Throughout February At SIUE

SIUE presents its Third Annual Black History Month Program during February. Here's a calendar of events:

• The artwork of Emeritus Art and Design Professor Phillip Hampton is being exhibited through Friday, Feb. 25, in the Morris University Center Gallery. The exhibition is titled "Shapes Wrought from My Mind."

• The 3rd Annual African Cultural Bazaar, Feb. 1-2, in the Goshen Lounge of the Morris Center, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. WSIE-FM's LaVern Holliday will be emcee in the Goshen Lounge for the kick- off of Black History Month, and will broadcast her show, Jazz in the A.M., live both days in the Goshen Lounge from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The SIUE Jazz Band also will perform there from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Feb. 1.

• Motown Karaoke, Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 7 - 10 p.m. in Cougar Den of the Morris Center.

• The SIUE Gospel Choir will perform Wednesday, Feb. 9, from Noon-1 p.m. in Goshen Lounge.

• Lisa Colbert-Bandele, artist-in-residence for the SIUE Department of Theater and Dance, and Rudy Wilson, assistant provost for cultural and social diversity, will present the Second Annual Black Theater Workshop on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Feb. 9-11, at 7:30 p.m. in the James F. Metcalf Theater on campus. This year's theme is Chronicle II: Scenes from the Black Theater.

• SIUE English Professor Eugene Redmond will give a literary tribute to Katherine Dunham, Wednesday, Feb. 16, from Noon to 12:40 p.m. in Goshen Lounge followed by a 30-minute performance by SIUE's East St. Louis Center Performing Arts Center Dancers. That same evening, from 9 to 11, Fireplace Flicks will be showing the film Stormy Weather in the Morris Center's Opapi Lounge. The film stars Katherine Dunham in what has been called one of her most endearing performances.

• The Second Annual SIUE Student Talent Revue will be presented Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 6 to 10 p.m., in Goshen Lounge.

• The SIUE Gospel Choir will perform in Goshen Lounge on Thursday, Feb. 24, from Noon to 1 p.m., in a program to introduce minority students to non-traditional academic fields normally not pursued by African-American students.

The above listed events are free and open to the public.

• The St. Louis Black Repertory Company will perform A New Show in Morris Center's Meridian Hall on Friday, Feb. 18, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets for this performance may be purchased at the Morris Center Union Station Ticket Office, (618) 650-2320; Visa or MasterCard are accepted.

Williams Named VC For Development, Public Affairs

Patrick Williams has been named vice chancellor for Development and Public Affairs, according to Chancellor David Werner who made the announcement recently. The appointment is subject to approval by the SIU Board of Trustees.

"Pat Williams has a strong understanding of development and educational issues," Werner said. "He brings both university, non-profit, and corporate experience to the position, and a record of accomplishment in the field of fund raising."

Williams, who will formally join the SIUE staff in February, is filling a position that was vacated in February 1998. Bradley Hewitt served as the acting CEO of the SIUE Foundation and will remain at the university as assistant to the vice chancellor.

With 22 years of professional experience in the field of development and advancement, Williams' experience includes:

• Finance director with the Boy Scouts of America;

• Vice president and senior consultant with Metaplex Corporation;

• Vice president and senior consultant with F.G.A. & Associates;

• Vice president of public information, development, marketing and operations for MCOSS; and President and CEO of the MCOSS Foundation.

Currently, Williams holds the dual position of vice president of institutional advancement for Lourdes College and President/CEO of the Lourdes College Foundation. Recently, he was elected to a three-year term on the board of directors of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives' (NSFRE) National Foundation, and is one of only 30 (of 20,000) NSFRE members to earn the "advanced certified" designation from the organization.

Williams also is a current member of the association of Health Care Philanthropy and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). In addition, he served as an organizer and presenter with the internationally known certified financial planning firm of Robert J. Oberst & Associates.

"I like the atmosphere at SIUE," Williams said. "It is a growing institution -growing both in numbers and in reputation. It will be exciting to be a part of SIUE's growth. My family and I are looking forward to this new opportunity and to becoming involved in the Edwardsville community."

Williams attended Seton Hall, and received a bachelor's in Political Science at King's College. He holds a master of science in Health and Human Service Administration from College Misericordia. He and his wife, Estelle Williams, have three sons, Rudy 15, Jonathon and Ryan, 12, and a daughter, Hannah, 5. The family currently resides in Ottawa Lake, Mich.

APWA Grant, Scholarships Help School Of Engineering

This year, SIUE students received financial aid faster than ever before because of advanced technology and improvements in procedures in the Office of Student Financial Aid, says Director Marian Smithson.

Smithson credits her staff for streamlining office procedures which contributed to the higher numbers of students served. "It was a very busy year for our office," Smithson said, "and my staff worked very hard to meet our goals."

The office also took advantage of a new internet confirmation option to pay grants for the Illinois Student Assistance Commission's Monetary Award Program (MAP). "In the past, award payment was delayed because we were mailed MAP confirmations, but now we can access those confirmations via the internet," Smithson said.

In addition, procedures for the Direct Loans program also were streamlined to save time. "Students sign a master note for their first loan and aren't required to sign for each new loan," Smithson said, "and that has helped us deliver funds faster."

By the second week of Fall Semester, more than 5,300 students had received financial aid totaling $13.9 million, an increase of more than 10 percent in the student count at the same time last year and a 25 percent increase in dollar amount over the same time last year. "The university had an increase in enrollment and we were able to stay on time with our payouts," Smithson said.

"This means students are able to begin classes without taking out short-term loans and they're also able to get their textbooks on time. Receiving their checks in a timely manner relieves much of the stress of beginning a school term," she said.

"Our goal is to provide good service to students and support the university's enrollment growth."

MLK Winners Announced

Jorge Garcia of Glen Carbon has been named the winner of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship and Humanitarian Award and S. LaVernn Wilson, director of the SIUE Early Childhood Center, has been named winner of the MLK Jr. Faculty-Staff Humanitarian Award.

Both will receive the award and special recognition during the University's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration luncheon Thursday in Meridian Ballroom.

The 11:30 a.m. luncheon will feature Madison County Circuit Judge Ellar Duff who will deliver the keynote address at 12:45 p.m. Tickets for the luncheon are $10; students, $8. Reservations are being accepted by calling (618) 650-2660.

Garcia's award includes a $100 cash stipend and a scholarship that provides for tuition or fees or housing for one academic year of full-time undergraduate or graduate study at SIUE. Wilson will received a plaque honoring her contributions.

Wilson's impact in early childhood education has been felt beyond the SIUE campus. She has served as president of the National Coalition for Campus Child Care and as a board member and secretary of the Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children. Her expertise has been sought as a member of several advisory boards and she has been awarded professional honors including recognition as a Danforth Associate and as an Outstanding Teacher for the Socially Maladjusted Child.

Garcia, a junior studying business, has a cumulative grade point average of 3.38. Beginning undergraduate work after serving five years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Garcia has been the recipient of the Johnetta Haley Scholarship and is a member of the Dean's List Honor Society. Among the activities he has taken part in on the SIUE campus is a term as secretary of the SIUE Latin Awareness Student Organization and participation in the Student Leadership Development Program. Garcia also has been active in Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois, Habitat for Humanity, and Prairie Share, a food co-op based out of Protestant Welfare in Granite City.

Donald J. Harris, a junior from Edwardsville, received an honorable mention in the competition for the Scholarship and Humanitarian Student Award.

Arkansas Rep Returns Feb. 3-4 To Present Blues In The Night

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre returns to the Arts & Issues stage on Feb. 3 and 4 to perform the Tony-nominated Broadway hit, Blues in the Night, a celebration of such musical legends as Bessie Smith, Alberta Hunter, Duke Ellington, and many other American favorites.

To be presented both days at 7:30 p.m. in Katherine Dunham Hall, Blues in the Night is part of the 15th annual season for Arts & Issues, a series featuring quality entertainment and provocative presentations. The event is made possible by grants from the Heartland Arts Fund and the Illinois Arts Council.

Set in 1938 Chicago, the musical has been called a "hot, steamy celebration of survival, expressed through the soul-wrenching music that is the blues." It is an emotional journey "from the depths of despair to the heights of anxious love."

Arts & Issues Coordinator Richard Walker says the play is another example of the quality of presentation by the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. "The Arkansas Rep brought Smoke on the Mountain in 1997 and The Rainmaker in 1995 to Arts & Issues audiences and we are pleased to have them back," Walker said. "The Rep continues to garner national attention for its development of new plays and for its national touring productions.

Admission includes free parking in the lots behind the Morris University Center or Dunham Hall. For ticket information, call (618) 650-2626, or, write: Arts & Issues, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1083; or by e-mail, rwalker@siue.edu. For more information about the 1999-2000 season, view the website: http://www.siue.edu/ARTS_ISSUES.

SIUE Graduate Named To Career Center Position

Nancy Bradford of Edwardsville, a recent graduate of SIUE, has been named assistant director for Employer Relations in the Career Development Center, effective Jan. 10, according to Jean Paterson, CDC director.

Bradford works with companies currently involved with the CDC and will also be contacting other companies in the region to join the CDC's Web Employer program. She also coordinates on-campus interviews for students. Bradford also will help coordinate the Career Network '00 and Volunteer Fair for March 22 and the Career Network '00 Education Fair for March 23.

Before joining the university, Bradford was an office manager for a law firm in University City, Mo.

She may be contacted at Ext. 3708.

S. Hart Named Admission Counselor For Central Illinois

Stephanie Hart of O'Fallon has been appointed an admission counselor in the Office of Admission Counseling and Recruitment, effective this month, according to Boyd Bradshaw, director of Admissions.

Hart earned a bachelor's in Criminal Justice and a bachelor of science in Psychology from Regis University in Denver. She comes to SIUE from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo., where for two years she has served as an admission representative.

In her new position at SIUE, Hart is responsible for the recruitment effort in Central Illinois-attending college fairs, visiting high schools, and counseling prospective students and their families throughout the college search process. She also is SIUE's admission liaison for the state of Illinois' Golden Apple program.

Hart may be reached in Room 1307 of Peck Hall, Ext. 3075.

Horton Named Interim President

The SIU Board of Trustees recently appointed Frank E. Horton, Ph.D., as interim president of SIU. Horton will take over the duties of departing president Ted Sanders, who leaves Feb. 1.

A former vice president for academic affairs and research at SIUC, Horton most recently was president of the University of Toledo from 1989 until his retirement in December 1998. Previously, Horton was president of the University of Oklahoma from 1985-1988.

He also held academic and administrative positions at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the University of Iowa, and Lake Forest College. He is currently principal partner of Horton & Associates, an education consulting firm.

Horton is a graduate of Western Illinois University (BS '63) and Northwestern University (MS '64, Ph.D. '68). The board sought the input and advice of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee prior to making the decision to appoint Horton. The advisory committee is composed of faculty, staff, and students from SIUE and SIUC.

The appointment is effective for six months, beginning Feb. 1. Horton will be paid $20,000 per month; he will not be a candidate for the permanent position of president.