News

December 2001

Cougars Fall In Heartbreaker

Tampa scored 14 seconds into overtime and eliminated SIUE 2-1 from the semifinals of the NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Tournament.

Kareem Escayg scored from 15 yards out just seconds into the extra period and dashed SIUE's hopes of winning a third national championship.

The Cougars completed the season with a 17-3-3 record with a run equaled since the Cougars advanced to the NCAA Division I semifinals in 1982.

With a picture remembrance of the 1979 national championship trophy safely guarding the bench, SIUE had taken the early lead as David Mwendapole scored from 15 yards out as he split defenders and accepted a pass from Yuzuru Takami at 13:44. "The pass that Takami made was just incredible," Mwendapole said.

Tampa then went on the offensive by outshooting SIUE 12-5 in the game. The Spartans didn't tie the game until 86:55 when the team's leading scorer, Roy Fink, tied the game with a header that slipped past SIUE goalkeeper Matt Evers.

Escayg came out blazing early in the overtime period and dashed past the SIUE defenders. "He buried it. It was a good shot. It wasn't any kind of letdown in the defense," said SIUE's Evers.

Justin McMillian, SIUE's leading scorer, was shut out by the Spartan defense. He said Tampa used an edge in the overtime. "I certainly believe they had that play set up and it certainly worked," McMillian said.

Engineering Building Wins CDB's Madigan Award

The School of Engineering Building, along with its building project construction partners, has been selected to receive the Illinois Capital Development Board's (CDB) 2001 Thomas H. Madigan Award.

The awards, given annually to the organizations involved in the successful completion of a state construction project, will be presented at a luncheon ceremony in Springfield on Friday, Nov. 30.

"'Partnership' was the key word in the successful design and completion of the School of Engineering's new building," said SIUE Chancellor David Werner, SIUE chancellor. "From the project's inception to its completion, this building has been a cooperative (effort) between the university, the School of Engineering, its faculty, staff and students, the building's architects, contractors, the CDB, and the many individuals and companies who worked on its construction. The university is not alone in rightfully being proud of (this) magnificent new building."

With its striking blue glass and brick design, the School of Engineering Building stands on the west side of the central campus and first opened its doors to students for Fall Semester 2000.

The Madigan Awards, now in their 14th year, are not design or construction awards but are presented to all parties involved in the successful completion of a state project, including the building's user agency, the CDB project managers, contractors, and architects/engineers. The awards recognize the partnership essential to the successful completion of a CDB project. Since its inception, more than 50 projects have been honored with Madigan Awards, representing more than 350 project team members.

The SIUE building is receiving a special merit for new construction award. In addition to the university, those being recognized with the award are FGM Architects Engineers; William Brothers Construction Inc.; Rite Electric Company; GRP Mechanical Co. Inc.; Kane Mechanical Inc.; Belleville Mechanical Inc.; L&K Fire Protection Inc.; Central Electrical Contracting Inc.; Terry Phelan; Ross & Baruzzini of Illinois Inc.; Oates Associates Inc.; and Construction Value Specialists Inc. Each partner will receive a plaque commemorating the award.

The Madigan Awards judging committee consists of six industry professionals representing general and mechanical contractors, architects, engineers, user agencies, and the CDB.

ICBCHE Gives Excellence Award To SIUE's Initiatives

The Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education (ICBCHE) has recognized SIUE for its minority recruitment and retention initiatives with its ICBCHE Excellence Award. The award was presented to the university at the committee's annual conference held at the University of Illinois Chicago at the end of October.

The ICBCHE Excellence Award was established to identify, recognize and honor successful, creative and effective approaches to areas that have an impact on the performance and achievement of students, faculty and staff. This year the committee used the award to recognize programs that encourage the recruitment and employment of African American faculty and staff.

"SIUE's desire to increase the presence of minority faculty and staff is a primary goal throughout the institution," said Rudolph Wilson, assistant provost for cultural and social diversity. "We are pleased to have our efforts recognized in such a manner by the ICBCHE."

At the university, as new and replacement positions become available, search committees are encouraged to develop a recruitment plan to include strategies for inviting minorities to apply. Job descriptions are written in such a manner as to encourage qualified minority applications. Monitoring of the recruitment efforts by the chancellor, vice chancellors, deans, EEOC coordinator, and directors sends a strong message to search committees to commit to diversity in their recruitment efforts.

Through attrition, departments that are not diversified are encouraged to make a strong effort to seek minority applicants. Sometimes, at the urging of deans and directors, new positions are established due to enrollment increases or faculty replacement. Search committees are encouraged to increase the presence of minority faculty and staff at SIUE.

The Minority Recruitment and Retention fund supports programs that help SIUE faculty and staff become more knowledgeable and sensitive to minority recruitment efforts. They are encouraged to attend conferences, institutes and programs whose themes deal with minority recruitment and retention. By understanding the complexity of the development of a positive minority recruitment plan, these individuals come back to the University with the needed information to support diversity initiatives.

SIUE has an outstanding history for the recruitment of minorities. Beginning in 1967, the Experiment in Higher Education on the East St. Louis campus-a recruitment model-was established. By 1968, an associate provost for minority affairs position had been created, charged with recruiting minority faculty at the Edwardsville campus. The Minority Recruitment and Retention fund was established in 1989 through the financial support of the Illinois legislatures and then-university President Earl Lazerson.

The Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education was formed in 1982 with the intent of consolidating efforts toward monitoring, halting, and reversing decline of Black students, faculty members, and staff in higher education. The ICBCHE is an organization dedicated to addressing a multitude of pressing issues that confront Black people on college campuses.

ICBCHE is primarily composed of people who are involved in and concerned with various facets of post-secondary education. Memberships encompass the faculty, staff, students, and administrators, of public and private educational institutions, legislators, and others who embrace the ICBCHE vision.

Opening

SIUE launched its new disc golf course last month, and as part of that grand opening, Chancellor David Werner took a few tosses (see photo below). The opening was followed by a Scramble Disc Golf Tournament sponsored by the Office of Campus Recreation. Bringing a disc golf course-also known as Frisbee™ Gold - to SIUE was an idea of Werner's. "Disc golf is one of those new 'cutting edge' recreational opportunities," he said. With the growing popularity of disc golf-there are more than 700 courses across the country-the sport has even gone pro with the creation of the Professional Disc Golf Association. To use the new course, students, faculty and staff need to show their ID at the Prairie Hall front desk to check out a set of golf discs and/or scorecards. There is no charge to check equipment out and individuals may use their own discs to play. For more information about the new disc golf course, call Chad Rodgers, assistant director of recreational programs, (618) 650-3242, or Shelly Wolfe, marketing coordinator for University Housing, (618) 650-4628. (SIUE Photo)

Teachers, Aides Learn CPR At East St. Louis Center

Teachers and teacher aides in the Project Success and Latchkey programs at the East St. Louis Center recently received certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.

Laura McCleod, American Red Cross certified instructor and St. Clair County Head Start staff member, taught the two-day training course to 17 participants. "It is vital that our teachers and teacher aides know how to properly administer possible life saving techniques such as CPR," McCleod said. "Teachers and teacher aides are trained each year in CPR and every three years in first aid."

Project Success serves children ages six to 12 who are referred by the Department of Children and Family Services and are in need of special services. The main objective is to promote welfare of the whole child. Children receive daily balanced meals, counseling, tutorial services, cultural exposure, and stimulating positive socialization skills.

Latchkey is an after-school child care program that provides a safe place for children to stay while parent are away from home, at work, in school, or in training. It also gives supplemental education support through tutorial service, academic enrichment and social, cultural and physical development. Janina Turley is program director of both programs. 

November 13, 2001

New Criminal Justice Program To Be Launched

With a growing number of criminal justice-related jobs in Illinois and a dwindling supply of people with the training to fill the demand, SIUE will launch a new degree in Criminal Justice Studies in January.

Hugh Barlow, professor of sociology and chair of that department, said the program will "be very competitive" with other criminal justice programs, and will have a strong liberal arts foundation.

"Our goal is to prepare graduates for a broad range of criminal justice careers," Barlow said. "That means careers in the court system, probation and parole, correctional system, law enforcement, and related fields.

"We anticipate that there will be strong demand for this degree," he said,. "particularly among people already working in the criminal justice system who do not have a four-year degree."

Prior criminal justice coursework and grade point average will be among the determining factors for admission to the major. The program will meet the Illinois Articulation Initiative, which establishes guidelines for transfers of credit from one college or university to another throughout the state. Under this program, Illinois students will be able to transfer up to 15 hours of specified criminal justice coursework.

"Ideally, we'd like CJ students to be juniors when they declare the major," Barlow said. "We also envision the program as one that allows place-bound and working adults to meet their educational and career needs. They may need a criminal justice degree in order to be promoted, or to change their career path."

Barlow said courses will eventually be offered in both the day and evening, to accommodate traditional and non-traditional students. All students will be required to complete an internship in order to graduate.

"We're very enthusiastic about getting this program off the ground," said Barlow, adding that three new faculty members will be hired for the fall and one will be added in 2003. "We are providing an educational opportunity that previously did not exist in Southwestern Illinois."

The curriculum will not be fully developed until next year. For this reason, no more than 20-25 students will be admitted this year, with an additional 40 in fall 2002. Interested students should contact Barlow or David Kauzlarich, (618) 650-3713), for more information.

Water Supply, Terrorism Discussion At ERTC Nov. 16

Consideration of heightened security measures for a wide range of public services has become prevalent as a result of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Among the homeland security issues being closely examined and discussed is the safety of the nation's water supply.

As part of the ongoing dialog and preparedness actions being taken, SIUE's Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) is presenting a panel discussion, "Terrorism and Public Water Supply," at noon Friday, Nov. 16, at the center, one-half mile west of the North University Drive entrance on Poag Road.

"By now, most city councils have discussed the safety of their water supply," said Robert Whitworth, acting ERTC director. "We hope this panel discussion will comfort people and get them to thinking about how to best protect their water systems."

The discussion group will focus on measures used by water suppliers to protect the public from terrorist acts via the water supply. Areas to be discussed include source water contamination, water treatment, water distribution systems, chemical delivery storage, types of contaminants, and other relevant topics.

The panel will be directly addressing issues faced by water plant operators, supervisors, and city officials responsible for the public water supply. Panel members, who will be answering questions related to their area of expertise, are:

• Larry Skora, of the FBI;
• Ellen Storment, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture;
• Todd Rowe, of the Illinois EPA (IEPA);
• Dave George, of George Alarm Company, Glen Carbon;
• Mike Curry, an engineer with Curry and Associates, a Nashville;
• Kim Bateman, of the ERTC.

"People pretty much take their drinking water for granted," said Whitworth. "Without being alarmists, this is not a time to be complacent. With discussions such as this one, people will begin talking and generating good ideas for water supply protection. That will just make everyone feel safer."

In 1977, ERTC was designated by the IEPA as the Illinois center for the continuing education of personnel involved in the operation, maintenance, and management of drinking water and wastewater treatment systems. The ERTC offers courses designed to assist both entry level personnel who are preparing for a career in wastewater and drinking water treatment systems and persons already employed in such systems who desire additional education to upgrade job skills and prepare for more responsible positions. Additionally, the ERTC offers courses for licensed plumbers and water operators in cross connection control.

Persons who complete ERTC courses are awarded continuing education units (CEUs) by the University that are applicable to certification requirements for water and wastewater treatment operators. Courses and CEUs are also issued to licensed plumbers in cross connection control under requirements administered by the IEPA and the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Registration for "Terrorism and Public Water Supply" is $25 and limited to 90 people. CEUs will be awarded for the discussion. For registration information, call the ERTC, (618) 650-2030.

Reception

The former president of Poland, Nobel Prize-winner Lech Walesa, was on campus recently to speak for the Arts & Issues program. He also took time to meet members of the university community at a reception in his honor.

ESTL Center Hosts Partners' Reception

More than 150 people recently celebrated their years of collaboration with the East St. Louis Center at its first annual Partners' Reception.

"We could not do the job we do with our children, our clients, and our programs if it were not for the firm commitment and constant support we receive from our partners in the Metro East area," said Center Director Patricia Harrison.

"The reception was one small way of thanking everyone for their contributions and recognizing our powerful partnership," Harrison said. "Because together, the SIUE East St. Louis Center and its partners help empower people and strengthen communities."

Partners from the area and SIUE community enjoyed an evening of fellowship, entertainment and were able to learn more about the 16 programs at the center. Those at the reception representing SIUE included Chancellor David Werner, Provost Sharon Hahs, and Associate Provost David Sill.

Representatives from local businesses, school districts and organizations were part of the crowd. The East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts After School Theater Arts Program presented the dance number, "Let the Good Times Roll," and Reggie Thomas, an associate professor of music, and the SIUE Jazz Combo performed throughout the reception.

The Original 'Babe' On Campus Nov. 30 For A&I

Singer, songwriter, and comedienne Christine Lavin-the original "Babe" from the singing group, The Babes-will perform in concert Nov. 30 in Katherine Dunham Hall theater as part of the Arts & Issues series.

With only an acoustic guitar and an endless supply of witty anecdotes, Lavin takes audiences on a wonderful musical journey. She will appear at 7:30 p.m. in Meridian Ballroom on the first floor of the Morris University Center.

"Last year's appearance by The Babes was one of the high spots of the season, and now we have the woman who started it all," says Karen Bollinger, acting coordinator of the Arts & Issues series. "Christine Lavin is a one-woman entertainment package, so look for an evening of quality musicianship and humor."

Lavin, who has recorded and released 13 solo albums of original material, has created, directed, produced, and taught performance courses in 1992 and 1993 at the Martha's Vineyard Singer/ Songwriters' Retreat for songwriters on that island to meet, collaborate, and record new material.

She has won several music awards and her songs have been performed in concert by such artists as the Dartmouth Decibelles, the Washington, D.C., Gay Men's Chorus, Scottish troubadour Brian McNeil, and singer Andrea Marcovicci.

Christine performs 120 concerts per year in a career that continues to take her all over the U.S., Canada and Australia, singing songs and telling stories, and twirling glowing batons on-stage. She most recently incorporated a digital phrase sampler into her live concert, enabling her to create spontaneously improvised lyrics and intricate vocal harmonies.

Tickets for Christine Lavin are $16; students, $8. For ticket information, 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, kbollin@siue.edu. Admission includes free parking in the lots behind the Morris University Center or Dunham Hall theater.

Disc Golf Course To Be Dedicated November 14

Cries of " 'fore!" and flying discs will fill the air as SIUE dedicates its new disc golf course at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14. As part of the grand opening, Chancellor David Werner will dedicate the course, followed by a Scramble Disc Golf Tournament sponsored by the Office of Campus Recreation.

Bringing a disc golf course-also known as Frisbee™ Gold - to SIUE was an idea of Werner's. "Disc golf is one of those new 'cutting edge' recreational opportunities," he said. "I am excited that we are able to make it available as part of our ongoing efforts to provide a vibrant and dynamic campus life for our students."

With the growing popularity of disc golf-there are more than 700 courses across the country-the sport has even gone pro with the creation of the Professional Disc Golf Association.

Individuals interested in participating in the Disc Golf Scramble Tournament may register, at no charge, at the Student Fitness Center or on the day of the event, as space permits.

To use the new course, students, faculty and staff need to show their ID at the Prairie Hall front desk to check out a set of golf discs and/or scorecards. There is no charge to check equipment out and individuals may use their own Frisbees to play.

For more information about the new disc golf course and its grand opening, call Chad Rodgers, assistant director of recreational programs, (618) 650-3242, or Shelly Wolfe, marketing coordinator for University Housing, (618) 650-4628.

Cougars Fall In Heartbreaker

Tampa scored 14 seconds into overtime and eliminated SIUE 2-1 from the semifinals of the NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Tournament.

Kareem Escayg scored from 15 yards out just seconds into the extra period and dashed SIUE's hopes of winning a third national championship.

The Cougars completed the season with a 17-3-3 record with a run equaled since the Cougars advanced to the NCAA Division I semifinals in 1982.

With a picture remembrance of the 1979 national championship trophy safely guarding the bench, SIUE had taken the early lead as David Mwendapole scored from 15 yards out as he split defenders and accepted a pass from Yuzuru Takami at 13:44. "The pass that Takami made was just incredible," Mwendapole said.

Tampa then went on the offensive by outshooting SIUE 12-5 in the game. The Spartans didn't tie the game until 86:55 when the team's leading scorer, Roy Fink, tied the game with a header that slipped past SIUE goalkeeper Matt Evers.

Escayg came out blazing early in the overtime period and dashed past the SIUE defenders. "He buried it. It was a good shot. It wasn't any kind of letdown in the defense," said SIUE's Evers.

Justin McMillian, SIUE's leading scorer, was shut out by the Spartan defense. He said Tampa used an edge in the overtime. "I certainly believe they had that play set up and it certainly worked," McMillian said.

Delta State Fends Off Cougars

SIUE men's basketball came back from double-digit deficits in both halves but fell to Delta State 68-65 Tuesday night (11/20) at the Vadalabene Center.

Garrett Thomas was the highlight for SIUE as he recorded a Cougar-record nine three-pointers. The previous record was held by Matt Fridley (1993-94).

SIUE, 1-1, fell behind by 17 points in the first half after being outscored 20-3 in the first 10 minutes of the game. The Cougars clawed their way back by halftime and exchanged leads with less than a minute to play in the half. Delta State led going into halftime 37-36.

The second half was much the same as SIUE fell 14 points behind only to come back. The Cougars cut the lead to two at 67-65 as Tim Bauersachs notched a layup.

Rod Newton hit a free throw for Delta State with seven seconds left, but a final effort by Thomas to hit his 10th three-pointer of the night fell just short with one second left.

SIUE now enters Great Lakes Valley Conference play on Saturday (11/24) as it plays host to Bellarmine University. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m.

Cougars Overpower McKendree

Ruth Kipping recorded her first double-double in a Cougar uniform as SIUE powered past McKendree 80-57 Tuesday night at the Vadalabene Center.

SIUE improved to 1-2 overall. McKendree evened its record to 4-4.

Kipping poured in 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead all scorers. Megan Grizzle picked up 13 points. Heather Hillebrenner added 10 points off the bench.

Jacque Clark, the sister of SIUE assistant coach Misi Clark, was the leading scorer for McKendree with 12 points. Stephanie Sparks added 11 points for the Bearcats.

SIUE led by just four points at 37-33 at halftime. The Cougars turned up the pressure in the second half, playing strong defense and outstanding offense. SIUE shot 62.5 percent from the field and held McKendree to 32 percent shooting.

The Cougars' next action is Saturday (11/24) when they host Great Lakes Valley Conference rival Bellarmine University in a 5:30 p.m. game.

All Roads Lead To Tampa

The SIUE men's soccer team travels to Tampa, Fla., the site chosen Monday morning (11/19) by the NCAA to be the host for the final four of the NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championships on Nov. 30-Dec. 2.

The Cougars face host Tampa at 8 p.m. Nov. 30; Cal State-Dominguez Hills faces Dowling in the other semifinal at 6 p.m. on the same day. Winners advance to the championship game on Dec. 2 at 1 p.m.

This will be the first meeting between SIUE and Tampa. It also would be the first time SIUE would play either Cal State Dominguez Hills or Dowling.

SIUE, ranked No. 10 in the nation in the final NSCA/NCAA Division II poll, advanced Saturday (11/17) by defeating Ashland 1-0 at Ralph Korte Stadium. Justin McMillian (Granite City) scored his team-leading 16th goal of the season on a quick pass from Chris Knopp (St. Louis) for the game-winner.

SIUE brings a team into the final four which has not allowed a goal in two NCAA games. Matt Evers (Edwardsville) has recorded six saves in the two games. He lowered his season goals against average to 0.92.

NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championships at Tampa, Fla.

• Fri., Nov. 30-Cal State-Dominguez Hills (19-2-1) vs. Dowling (15-0-3), 6 p.m. EST
• SIU Edwardsville (17-2-3) at Tampa (17-0-2), 8 p.m. EST
• Sun., Dec. 2 Championship Game, 1 p.m. EST

Finally Final Four

The Cougars were able to hold their own in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championships, defeating Ashland 1-0 at Ralph Korte Stadium.

The Cougars, 17-2-3, are now in the final four and are waiting to find out who their next competitors will be and where they will be playing on Nov. 30. Ashland completed its season 12-5-1.

The Cougars put their goal on the board at 63:18. Justin McMillian (Granite City), SIUE's senior forward, scored his team-leading 16th goal of the season. Chris Knopp (St. Louis) assisted on the goal with a crisp pass to McMillian, who scored from 10 yards out.

"There was not too much done on my part," said Knopp. "I just got the ball to his (McMillian's) foot."

"It was just the perfect opportunity," said McMillian. "The ball was set up perfectly so I just tucked it away in the corner of the goal."

SIUE Coach Ed Huneke gave a great deal of credit to the Cougars' defense. "We were under a lot of pressure," said Huneke.

Goalkeeper Matt Evers (Edwardsville) was able to hold off the advances and collected three saves. "I relied on my defense a lot this game," said Evers. "There were times when there were bodies everywhere and they played tight defense in clutch situations."

The victory was definitely a team effort according to Knopp. "It was a nice reward after all of the hard work we put in this year," said Knopp.

All SIUE can do now is just sit and wait until Sunday evening (11/25) when the Cougars find out who wins the Lander/Tampa game. All three of the other semifinals game are scheduled for Sunday. "It would be nice to play in Edwardsville in front of our friends and families," said McMillian. "But we'd be happy to get on a plane and fly somewhere too."

NCAA-II Tournament (in bracket order)

• Cal State-Dominguez Hills (18-2-1) at West Texas A&M (15-3-1), Sun., Nov. 18, 1 p.m.
• Dowling (14-0-3) at Southern Connecticut State (17-3-2), Sun., Nov. 18, 1 p.m.
• Lander (16-3) at Tampa (16-0-2), Sun., Nov. 18, 1 p.m. at SIU Edwardsville 1 Ashland 0

SIUE Men's Soccer Advances To Final Eight

Despite how exciting and thrilling Sunday's 2-0 victory over Lewis was for the men's soccer team, it's now time to look ahead.

Coach Ed Huneke gave his players Monday off and will return to the practice field Tuesday afternoon to prepare for Saturday's (11/17) home NCAA Tournament game against Ashland University. Game time is set for 1 p.m. This is the farthest SIUE has advanced into the postseason since the 1982 season when the Cougars lost in their third NCAA Tournament game of that year, 1-0, to eventual champion Indiana.

The Cougars are now 16-2-3 overall and face Ashland, which defeated Mercyhurst 2-1 in its first-round game. Ashland comes into the game with a record of 12-4-1. Both teams were No. 2 seeds and won road games. This time, SIUE has the home field advantage.

"The main thing is that we don't linger too long on the Lewis victory," Huneke said. "We have to realize we have a task ahead that will be as challenging as what we just accomplished."

The Cougars are closing in on the scoring record set by the 1997 team which advanced to the NCAA Tournament. In 1997, SIUE scored 64 goals. This season, the Cougars have 63 goals and counting.

Justin McMillian (Granite City) continued to provide leadership for the Cougars. The Great Lakes Valley Conference's Player of the Year picked up assists on both goals against Lewis and leads the GLVC in scoring with 15 goals and eight assists. Brian Douglas (Centerville, Ohio) scored his third goal of the season on Sunday (11/11) as the eventual game-winner. He scored after two quick passes inside the 18-yard mark from McMillian and Ryan Stoddart (Springfield). Justin Huneke (Granite City) scored the goal with about 90 seconds remaining to retire the Flyers from postseason play.

The first 500 students who come to the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics and show a valid student ID can receive a free ticket to Saturday's 1 p.m. NCAA game against Ashland. Regular tickets will be available at the gate. The cost is $5 for the general public and $3 for students.

NCAA-II Tournament (in bracket order)

• Cal State-Dominguez Hills (18-2-1) at West Texas A&M (15-3-1), Sun., Nov. 18, 1 p.m.

• Dowling (14-0-3) at Southern Connecticut State (17-3-2), Sun., Nov. 18, 1 p.m.

• Lander (16-3) at Tampa (16-0-2), Sat., Nov. 17, 1 p.m.

• Ashland (12-4-1) at SIU Edwardsville (16-2-3), Sat., Nov. 17, 1 p.m.

SIUE Men's Soccer in NCAA Tournament (23-13)

1969
Saint Louis 4 SIUE 0

1970
SIUE 6 Cleveland State 0
Saint Louis 2 SIUE 1

1971
SIUE 2 Akron 0
Saint Louis 3 SIUE 1

1972 (National Champions)
SIUE 3 Akron 2
SIUE 4 Baltimore 1
SIUE 1 Oneonta 0

1973
SIUE 3 Northern Illinois 0
Saint Louis 3 SIUE 0

1974
SIUE 2 Indiana 0
Saint Louis 2 SIUE 1 (3 OT)

1975 (Runner-Up)
SIUE 3 Cleveland State 2
SIUE 2 Saint Louis 1
SIUE 3 Howard 1
San Francisco 4 SIUE 0

1976
SIUE 1 Saint Louis 0
Indiana 1 SIUE 0

1977
SIUE 3 Indiana 2 (OT)
SIUE 3 Cleveland State 2 (OT)
San Francisco 2 SIUE 1 (OT)
SIUE 3 Brown 2

1978
SIUE 3 Saint Louis 2 (3 OT)
Indiana 2 SIUE 0

1979 (National Champions)
SIUE 2 Saint Louis 1
SIUE 2 Southern Methodist 1
SIUE 4 San Francisco 0
SIUE 2 Penn State 1
SIUE 3 Clemson 2

1980
Southern Methodist 2 SIUE 0

1981
Eastern Illinois 2 SIUE 1

1982
SIUE 1 North Texas State 0
SIUE 1 San Francisco 0
Indiana 1 SIUE 0

1997
Truman State 2 SIUE 1

2001
SIUE 2 Lewis 0

SIUE was "small college" for 1972 national championship and NCAA Division I for title in 1979. SIUE went back to NCAA Division II when joining the Great Lakes Valley Conference in 1995.

Men's Basketball Opens With Monmouth

Of the 89-77 loss at Bradley (11/10) is any indication of how the men's basketball team is going to play this season, SIUE's opponents had better think about defending the three-pointer.

SIUE hit a Carver Arena record 15 three-pointers and took 37 total for the game. SIUE was even with the Missouri Valley Conference Bradley Braves with eight minutes to go and down by just two with four minutes to play.

SIUE Coach Jack Margenthaler said he was a little disappointed the Cougars played 36 strong minutes and then had four minutes of weakness at the end of the game. "In the last four minutes, I felt we lost our poise and weren't disciplined," Margenthaler said.

SIUE begins the 2001-2002 season against Monmouth College on Saturday (11/7) at 7 p.m. Margenthaler said he expects Monmouth to use its experience as a catalyst for going after the Cougars. "They'll come in and give us some good, hard basketball," he said.

Cougar fans shouldn't expect SIUE to put on the same type of display of three-point shooting the rest of the season. Much of that was the type of defense Bradley plays and the hot hands of Marty Perry (Jacksonville), Garrett Thomas (Riverton), Derrick Fomby (Hazel Crest) and Rob Baumgardner (Madisonville, Ky.). "I don't want this team to think we can do that night in and night out," Margenthaler added.

The Cougars showed some good poise for a team which hasn't played together much. "We had excellent effort (against Bradley). We didn't seem to be intimidated," Margenthaler said.

Cougar Women's Basketball Heads To CMSU

The SIUE women's basketball team opens its season at the Central Missouri State Tournament on Saturday (11/17) against the host school at 7:30 p.m.

The Cougars play a CMSU team which already has played three regular season games at the Disney Classic in Orlando, Fla. CMSU lost to Columbus State but came back for wins over Fort Valley State and Nebraska-Omaha. Drury and Fort Hays State are the other two teams in the tournament. SIUE faces one of the two on Sunday (11/18) in either the third-place game at 5:30 p.m. or the championship game at 7:30 p.m.

SIUE Coach Wendy Hedberg said she saw some positives and negatives in her team's exhibition game last Friday (11/9) at Southeast Missouri State. "We played with some intensity which I was happy to see," said Hedberg.

The Cougars picked up 29 points from junior Ruth Kipping (Quincy). Jessica Robert (Carlyle) added 15 points while Amanda Buldtman (Metropolis) added 11.

Hedberg said she played several different combinations to see which players felt comfortable with one another. The Cougar mentor said she also was looking for team weaknesses as well as strengths. Rebounding was a weakness against SEMO, which had more offensive rebounds in the first half than SIUE had for the game. "That's something that can be corrected," said Hedberg.

October 2001

SON And LCCC Set To Launch New Program

The School of Nursing, in cooperation with Lewis and Clark Community College, is set to launch a "2 Plus 2 RN to BS Program" in the fall 2002. The curriculum will facilitate LCCC nursing program students' efforts to pursue a baccalaureate in nursing upon completion of their associate's degree at the Godfrey, Ill., college.

"This is a plus, plus, plus for everyone," Nursing Dean Felissa Lashley said. "At a time when the medical field is suffering a shortage of qualified nurses, the program will help create greater educational opportunities for a wide range of nursing students. As the only four-year public nursing program south of Interstate 74, SIUE has a statewide mandate to provide access to nursing education in Southern Illinois."

The part-time program strives to meet the needs of working registered nurses who wish to advance from an associate degree to a bachelor of science. The RN to BS program offers most of its classes in the evening to meet the needs of working RNs.

"We are so pleased and excited about this joint venture," said Donna Meyer, LCCC nursing program coordinator.

"This opportunity supports Lewis and Clark Community College's mission of advancing lifelong learning," Meyer said. "Working together with SIUE, we have developed a curriculum here for our associate degree students that is a seamless fit with the advanced courses that will be offered at SIUE."

Meyer said that approximately 82 percent of the graduates of LCCC's nursing program continue to pursue their education beyond their associate's degree.

With the advanced coursework offered at SIUE, LCCC students will utilize the University's state-of-the-art psychomotor skills lab and its computerized human patient simulator. SIUE's School of Nursing is the only baccalaureate nursing program in the Midwest that offers the patient simulator experience.

Discussions about the "2 Plus 2 RN to BS Program" between the two schools began more than a year ago. A graduate of SIUE's School of Nursing, Meyer found the staff of the LCCC nursing program to be very supportive of the concept.

For additional program and admission information, contact either SIUE's southern region academic advisor, (618) 650-3904 (toll-free at 800 234-4844) or Donna Meyer, (618) 468-4436.

ESLHEC Closer To Reality With Groundbreaking

Renovations at the East St. Louis Higher Education Center (ESLHEC) moved a step closer to reality last week with the center's official groundbreaking.

Four buildings will be renovated and two new buildings will be built on the site at 601 James R. Thompson Blvd., two blocks from the intersection of Broadway and Eighth in East St. Louis. The complex will house East St. Louis Community College Center, SIUE's East St. Louis Center, and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). A skills center, library, classroom, and administration building will be used jointly by the community college center and the SIUE East St. Louis Center.

The $27.2 million project is funded by the state; construction will begin in October and will be carried out in four phases, with a projected completion date of May 2003. In funding the project, Gov. George Ryan envisioned the ESLHEC as a "one-stop location" for education and workforce training in East St. Louis.

Joe Cipfl, president/chief executive officer of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) said the idea is to make it easier for local residents to gain access to higher education and potential job opportunities. "This integrated facility will serve as a model of partnership between higher education and state government," Cipfl said.

"The ESLHEC combines programs currently offered at three separate sites. Community college courses will be offered here, assistance in training and finding jobs will be provided by IDES, and the SIUE East St. Louis Center offers a variety of child care, education, and health services."

East St. Louis Center Director Pat Harrison said the SIUE facility will continue to administer its award-winning programs at the new site. "Among the many quality programs, the SIUE East St. Louis Center houses a nationally recognized Head Start program, the Upward Bound project, the Talent Search program, and operates a charter school as well as several health care-related programs that provide services to the community."

SIUE is responsible for operations and maintenance oversight at the ESLHEC. "We have many good programs at the East St. Louis Center," Chancellor David Werner said. "Now we will finally have a facility that is as good as the programs, and as good as any you will find on the Edwardsville campus."

The project will be carried out in four phases. Phases One and Two involve the renovation of the existing community college facilities, a total of about 128,000 square feet. Phase Three is the IDES building, about 12,000 square feet. A building exclusively for SIUE, about 50,000 square feet, will be completed in the fourth phase.

Administrative officials ICCB, IDES and SIUE, were joined at the groundbreaking by area legislators from Madison and St. Clair counties, representatives from the city of East St. Louis, regional administrators from the Capital Development Board, Korte Construction (the general contractor), and Woolpert Architects.

'CougarDocs' Under Way; Imaging System In Place

A file cabinet can contain as much as 20,000 pieces of paper and, at last count, SIUE had about 500 of these four-drawered receptacles in campus inventory. Do the math. That's a lot of paper and a lot of space taken up by heavy metal.

It's quite a task-management of myriad organizational records created by hundreds of administrators, faculty, and staff, as well as thousands of students. And, to make that task more efficient and to supplement its long-standing records management policies, the university has implemented a new digital document imaging and management system affectionately dubbed "CougarDocs."

Bob Vanzo, director of Administrative Services, said the university carefully selected a digital document imaging system that has expansion capabilities campus-wide. "After two years of investigating, planning, reviewing, obtaining funds, selecting a product, and training, we have begun the imaging process in the Office of Admissions and the Office of the Registrar," Vanzo said.

"The university's Imaging Task Force determined that the project would be phased in, beginning with operational areas in which the new system would have the greatest positive impact on service to students," he said. "Admissions receives the greatest volume of paper subsequently shared with more units than any other on campus."

Vanzo, who is chair of the task force, said "industrial strength" scanners have been purchased to make digital copies of student transcripts, admissions records, and other documents that can add up to 20 or more pieces of paper in a student's file. In addition, the SIUE Office of Records Management is using the scanners to make electronic images of historic student transcripts and files that date back to the 1950s.

Christa Oxford, assistant vice chancellor for Enrollment Management and Registrar, and a member of the task force, said the CougarDocs system already has improved access to needed documents. "Before implementation of this imaging system, employees would photocopy each document in a new freshman's file and that file copy would then be hand-carried to academic counselors who advise incoming students," Oxford explained.

"Now, that same file is available as electronic images that can be called up immediately on the counselor's computer during the advising process." Oxford said the time lag between a counselor's request for a student's file and receipt of the file has been eliminated. "This means advisors are able to provide better service to students, even when the Admissions office isn't open to search for and to photocopy files," she said.

"We are doing more with less and, as our enrollment continues to grow, this system may enable us to use resources for direct service to our students, rather than buying more file cabinets, paper, and photocopying machines."

Vanzo said the Office of Student Financial Aid is currently involved in the training process and will be the next unit to become part of the imaging network. "The task force determines which units will join the project by assessing the greatest impact on university operations," he said. "After Financial Aid is up and running, we will phase in Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Bursar, Instructional Services, and Human Resources. We hope these additional units will be on-line by the end of Fiscal Year 2002."

Vanzo pointed out SIUE is one of only a very few U.S. universities and colleges that has taken a systematic approach campus-wide to digital document imaging. "Most of the universities we contacted, or visited, used some sort of document imaging but they were implemented piecemeal," he said. "In other words, several units on a campus are using different software products that cannot be integrated. That's not very efficient, in our view.

"So, we're taking an 'enterprise' approach," he said. "We are networking this digital document imaging system throughout campus, which we believe will make for more efficient operation and maintenance."

Vanzo said the first-year cost for the program, which began in spring, was $281,000. That cost included software licensing, equipment, training, and salaries for employees dedicated to imaging millions of pages of historical documents. "Our reasons for implementing CougarDocs were to enhance our services, to make our operations more efficient, and to update and strengthen our existing records management capabilities, thus making an investment in the university's future."

Fewer Than 50 Tickets Remain For A&I's Presentation Of Frogz On October 17

Fewer than 50 tickets remain for the Oct. 17 return visit of IMAGO Theatre's presentation of Frogz, as part of SIUE's Arts & Issues series.

The event is "creature theater" at its best, staged with ingenious masks, mesmerizing movement, outlandish costumes, and finger-snapping music to create a carnival of the absurd. IMAGO creatively blends movement and dance, with a few escaped penguins, silent sloths, anf finicky frogs thrown in.

Tickets are $16; students, $8. For ticket information, 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. Admission includes free parking in the lots behind the Morris University Center or Dunham Hall theater.

Tickets also are still available for the Nov. 9 Arts & Issues presentation of Lech Walesa, the first democratically elected president of Poland. Tickets are $8; students, $4. Subsequent Arts & Issues presentations for this season may be viewed on the Web site.

PREVIEW SIUE Set For Oct. 8; Families On Campus

On Monday, Oct. 8, we pay tribute to one of the world's greatest explorers with Columbus Day. But a different kind of explorer-and an anticipated 900 of them-will be charting a course for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

High school students and their parents will explore the campus and visit with faculty, staff, and students during "Preview SIUE," the University's annual open house. The event, based in the Morris University Center, is open to community college and potential transfer students as well.

"This has always been a great opportunity for students and their families to experience first-hand the SIUE experience," said Boyd Bradshaw, director of admissions. "Not only will they have the chance to interact with faculty, staff and students, but they'll be able to learn about campus life, student services, and visit academic departments. In addition to tours of the central campus, our three residence halls and the Cougar Village apartments will be open for our visitors to see."

Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the MC. The SIUE Information Fair, with exhibits by academic departments and student services departments, opens at 8:30 a.m. A 9 a.m. opening session in Meridian Ballroom leads off the day with a wide variety of session options and tours to follow.

Available sessions include an overview of SIUE's academic programs, "Emerging Careers," "SIUE: The Place To Be," "Countdown to SIUE", "Financing Your Education at SIUE," and sessions with the University's schools of business, education, engineering and nursing.

Campus and residence hall tours continue until 1:30 p.m. while programming for the day runs until 2:30 p.m. Campus offices will be open for students to visit through 4:30 p.m. Parking for "Preview SIUE" is available in Lots B and E on the west side of the campus.

For more information, call 800/447-SIUE, e-mail to admis@siue.edu, or visit the "Preview SIUE" Web site at www.admis.siue.edu/preview.

Midnight Madness Returns To The Vadalabene Center

It's almost here. The official start of the 2001-2002 basketball season. SIUE prepares to kick off the season with Midnight Madness on Sunday (10/14) at the Vadalabene Center. Festivities begin at 11 p.m. with the one-hour practice beginning at midnight.

Students will have at least four opportunities to win $10,000 throughout the night. One student will walk away with free tuition for the semester. There also will be free "Red Zone" T-shirts to the first 500 students with a valid ID. SIUE faculty, staff and the community also are invited to take part in free activities.

The 2001-2002 Cougar players and coaches will be present to

interact with fans all night. There will be free Papa John's pizza and soda. At the stroke of midnight, both the men's and women's basketball teams will be introduced to the fans followed by a 60-minute practice. Oct. 15th is the first official day of practice for NCAA basketball players.

For more information about Cougar Basketball, visit the SIUE Athletics Web site.

Women's Tennis Earns No. 3 Seed For GLVC Tournament

Women's tennis, which earned the No. 3 seed for this week's Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament, faces No.6-seeded Quincy University in the first round.

Coach Bill Logan said he thinks the Cougars can go far if the team applies some extra effort. "We're looking forward to facing Quincy," said Logan. "All of our players are healthy and playing well right now."

The Cougars did not play up to expectations at this past weekend's Intercollegiate Tennis Association's regional tournament in Indianapolis. All five of SIUE's entries lost in the first round of the single-elimination tournament. The doubles teams finished a little better. The teams of Amber Stanley (Effingham) and Laura Zeeb (Greenville) as well as Coryn Reich (Newton) and Chrissy Yingst (Belleville) both won first-round matches but were later defeated in the second round.

GLVC TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Oct. 12 (In bracket order)

First/second rounds at Indianapolis North Central HS

#1 Northern Kentucky vs. #8 Bellarmine

#4 Lewis vs. #5 Indianapolis

#3 SIU Edwardsville vs. #6 Quincy

#2 Southern Indiana vs. #7 Missouri-St. Louis

Oct. 13

Final round at Indianapolis Ben Davis HS.

SIUE Athletics Announces Charity Opportunity

The SIUE Athletic Department has announced a special event which will take place at Wednesday's (10/10) volleyball match against the University of Southern Indiana.

SIUE Athletics and the SIUE Women's Studies Programs are asking fans to benefit the Oasis Women's Center, a shelter in Alton for victims of domestic violence. Fans are asked to bring a women's toiletry item to the 7 p.m. game and receive free admission.

Men's Soccer Turns On Offense

It's been said 'You can't win if you don't score.' Winning and scoring certainly have not been problems for the SIUE men's soccer team.

Coach Ed Huneke hasn't had an offense this potent since the 1997 season when the men's soccer Cougars scored a school-record 64 goals. This season, SIUE, ranked No. 23 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's NCAA-II poll, has 44 goals in 13 games.

The offense is led by seniors Justin McMillian (Granite City) and David Mwendapole (Kenya), who both enter this week's play with 25 points. "That McMillian and Mwendapole combination has been good," said Huneke. "It's just too much for a lot of teams to handle."

McMillian plays an aggressive midfield, pushing the ball forward with speed and quickness. Mwendapole has explosive speed and outstanding finishing moves. Huneke said that has allowed other players to enjoy offenseive success. Yuzuru Takami (Japan), Justin Huneke and Matthew Horan (St. Louis) all have scored more than 10 points this season.

SIUE, 10-1-2 overall and 5-0-1 in the GLVC, has a crucial road trip this weekend at Northern Kentucky University and the University of Indianapolis. Both teams are above .500 in conference play and would like nothing better than to knock off a ranked team.

"I think we know from last year these are formidable opponents," said Huneke. "Those close victories we had should be a good reminder that we need to be at our best."

Women's Soccer Cruises To Third Straight Win

After scoring 11 goals in a win on Friday (10/5) against Kentucky Wesleyan, it was no surprise that the Cougars slowed down on Sunday 10/7). SIUE downed Bellarmine University 1-0 on Sunday and improved its season record to 9-1-1 overall and 4-1-1 in the GLVC.

The Cougars used a penalty kick by freshman Angela Light (St. Louis) to edge Bellarmine. On Friday, the SIUE offense scored 11 goals against Kentucky Wesleyan, the most since the Cougars scored 12 against Kentucky Wesleyan during the 1995 season.

The Cougars now face their most challenging opponent of the season on Friday (10/12) at 5:30 p.m. Northern Kentucky is ranked No. 1 in the nation by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). A win on the road against the nation's top team would give the Cougars some much-needed respect.

SIUE is ranked seventh in the Great Lakes Region, according to the NSCAA. Northern Kentucky is ranked No. 1 in the region. Indianapolis, who SIUE faces on Sunday (10/14) at noon in Indianapolis, is fourth in the region.

The Cougars have outscored their opponents 31-6 after 11 games. The defense has been stabilized by the play of freshman goalkeeper Jessica Brown (St. Louis), Brown recorded 15 saves in the wins over Kentucky Wesleyan and Bellarmine.

Volleyball Prepares for Cougar Classic

With an 11-10 overall record, Coach Todd Gober is focusing his efforts on trying to qualify for the NCAA Tournament in virtually the only way available-via the GLVC Tournament in November. "We're looking at how we fit in the overall picture," said Gober.

The Cougars hold a 6-3 record in the GLVC, one match behind Green Division leader Southern Indiana. SIUE gets a chance to move into a tie for first in the division on Wednesday, meeting Southern Indiana at the Vadalabene Center. It will be the third meeting for the two teams with SIUE winning the first two.

SIUE is one of the handful of GLVC teams playing this weekend. This is an off-week for GLVC volleyball matches. SIUE decided to use its off-week for the Cougar Classic at the Vadalabene Center on Friday and Saturday. The tournament features five Great Lakes Region teams. Along with SIUE, the tournament has Southern Indiana, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Wheeling Jesuit College and the University of Charleston.

Gober said he's looking not only at what has worked so far this season but also what needs to be improved. "We've been serving and blocking real well. We have spells where we hit well," said Gober. "The things we need to shore up are in ball control and floor defense."

Andrea Voss (St. Rose) is second in the GLVC in blocks with 1.25 per game. Stephanie Trame (Highland) is fourth in the GLVC with exactly 1.00 blocks per game.

Cougar Classic Schedule

Oct. 12

Southern Indiana vs. Charleston, 5 p.m.

Missouri-St. Louis vs. Wheeling Jesuit, 5 p.m.

SIU Edwardsville vs. Charleston, 7 p.m.

Southern Indiana vs. Wheeling Jesuit, 7 p.m.

Oct. 13

Southern Indiana vs. Charleston, 11 a.m.

Missouri-St. Louis vs. Wheeling Jesuit, 11 a.m.

SIU Edwardsville vs. Wheeling Jesuit, 1 p.m.

Missouri-St. Louis vs. Charleston, 1 p.m.

SIUE Athletics Announces Charity Opportunities

Intercollegiate Athletics has announced several special events which will take place at upcoming Cougar soccer and volleyball matches.

On Friday and Sunday (10/5 & 10/7), the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will sponsor a canned food drive. Bring one canned food item and get into the women and men's soccer game free. The soccer Cougars face Kentucky Wesleyan College on

Friday. The women's game begins at 5:30 p.m. and the men's game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, SIUE meets Bellarmine. The women will start at noon and the men will play at 2:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, SIUE Athletics and the SIUE Women's Studies Programs are asking fans to support the Oasis Women's Center, a shelter in Alton for victims of domestic violence. Fans are asked to bring a women's toiletry item to the 7 p.m. game against the University of Southern Indiana and receive free admission.

SIUE Women's Soccer Working Overtime

It took double overtime for the women's soccer team to defeat the University of Southern Indiana on Sunday (9/30) 2-1 on a goal by Sara Decker (St. Louis). Coach Brian Korbesmeyer hopes this week's matches with Kentucky Wesleyan College and Bellarmine University are not as lengthy and less stressful.

The Cougars head into this weekend with a 7-1-2 overall record and a 2-1-1 record in the GLVC. SIUE will host Kentucky Wesleyan on Friday (10/5) at 5:30 p.m. The Cougars play Bellarmine at noon Sunday (10/7).

Korbesmeyer credited team depth for the win over Southern Indiana. The team was able to use five subtitutions in the first half and four in the second, while Southern Indiana only had three players available to use as substitutions. "We are always in the game because of our depth," said Korbesmeyer. "We always use our starters at the end to finish off the game because they are still fresh."

Decker headed the ball in the net at 108:14 on a pass from Colleen Creamer (St. Louis). SIUE scored first in the game as Heather Bebe (Florissant, Mo.) scored from five yards out on an assist from Creamer.

Women's Tennis Travel to ITA Championships

Women's tennis head into post season play with a 7-2 record. The Cougars travel to Indianapolis for the ITA Mid-American Championships this weekend. This tournament helps determine the regional rankings for the teams.

SIUE also will have to wait to find out who its first-round opponent will be for the GLVC Tournament in Indianapolis on Oct. 13-14. The Cougars are the No. 3 seed behind Northern Kentucky University and Southern Indiana. The fourth, fifth and sixth seeds will be determined by coin flip later this week between the University of Indianapolis, Lewis University and Quincy University. The University of Missouri-St. Louis and Bellarmine round out the GLVC Tournament field as the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds.

The Cougars are coming off a very hectic weekend. SIUE defeated Bellarmine 8-1 on Friday (9/28). On Saturday (9/29), the Cougars downed Indianapolis 5-4 in the morning and lost to Northern Kentucky 7-2 in the afternoon. "Indianapolis was a very good team, and it was a tough match for us," said Coach Bill Logan.

Keli Keener (Bethalto) was able to pull off a very important victory when the match was tied 4-4, according to Logan. Northern Kentucky has been the GLVC's dominant team for the last four years. SIUE got off to an early 2-1 lead after winning two of the three doubles matches but could not hold off NKU.

"I am happy because our doubles play still looks very good," said Logan. "Last week's performance showed promise and was a good warm up," said Logan. "Hopefully we will do as well this weekend."

Huneke Pleased With Cougars' Play

Men's soccer coach Ed Huneke can only smile. His team, ranked 23rd in the nation according to the latest National Soccer Coaches Association NCAA Division II poll, is continuing to have success against GLVC rivals.

The Cougars' GLVC record now stands at 3-0-1 with the overall record standing 7-1-2. "Things are starting to fall into place," said Huneke.

SIUE faces Kentucky Wesleyan on Friday (10/5) at 7:30 p.m. and Bellarmine on Sunday (10/7) at 2:30 p.m. at home this weekend. Kentucky Wesleyan is 0-5-0 in the GLVC and Bellarmine has a conference record of 1-3-0. "Right now we just need to avoid upsets," said Huneke. "If we do that we will go far."

SIUE defeated Southern Indiana 4-1 on Sunday. Justin McMillian (Granite City) scored two of the four SIUE goals, including the eventual game-winner. David Mwendapole (Kenya) contributed a goal and an assist. The final goal scored was scored by Josh Richardson (Mt. Vernon, Ind.) and was assisted by Kevin Corrigan (St. Louis).

"We played decently, but it was not one of our better games despite the 4-1 score," said Huneke. Mwendapole played very well and deserves some recognition, said Huneke. "Mwendapole's speed and pursuit of the goal gives a nice dimension to the attack and makes life easier for the rest of the forwards," said Huneke.

Volleyball: Short-Lived Stay On Top

SIUE's volleyball team was forced off their cloud this past weekend. The Cougars, who were in first place in the GLVC's Green Division, now have a 5-2 GLVC record and a 10-9 overall record after falling at Wisconsin-Parkside and Lewis.

The Cougars play at Quincy University on Friday (10/5) and then at the University of Missouri-St. Louis on Saturday (10/6). Quincy is 1-4 in GLVC play. UM-St. Louis has a conference record of 2-4. SIUE has defeated both of these teams at home, but SIUE volleyball Coach Todd Gober believes that they are playing better now than they were earlier in the season.

SIUE fell to UW-Parkside on Friday (9/28) 3-1. Then Cougars were defeated by Lewis, who is 5-0 in conference play, 3-1 on Saturday (9/29). "It was a frustrating weekend," said Gober. The loss to UW-Parkside was more upsetting because the Cougars play was flat and emotionless, according to Gober. SIUE hit better in the match with Lewis, Gober said. "Jenny Franklin (LaSalle) had a big game against Lewis," said Gober. Franklin had 14 digs and 12 kills.

Cross Country Readies For Border States Invitational

Cross country is getting ready for another meet at home this weekend. The Border States Invitational will be held at the SIUE cross country course Saturday (10/6). The women's race will start at 10 a.m. The men will run at 10:45 a.m.

SIUE co-hosted the Cougar/Bearcat Challenge with McKendree College on Saturday (9/28). The Cougars took first place out of four in the men's event and first out of three in the women's race.

SIUE swept the top four places in the women's 5,000-meter race. Amanda Bozue (Joliet) finished first with a time of 19 minutes, 21.3 seconds. Breanne Steffens (Moline) finished second (19:24.60), Mary Witte (Normal) was third (19:47.30), and Carrie Carducci (Powell, Ohio) was forth (20:34.60).

The men were successful as well. Nine Cougars finished in the top 10. The first Cougar to finish was Tyler Krauss (Freeburg). Krauss finished second (26:41.30) behind Chris Walker (26:39.70) who ran unattached. Jason Olszowka (Lockport) (26:54.90), Ryan Boyll (Normal) (27:14.30), and David Owens (DeSoto, Mo.) (27:19.40) all finished in the top five.

GLVC Tournament Upcoming For Women's Golf

Women's golf Coach Larry Bennett is very optimistic about the future. The Cougars will play in the GLVC tournament on Oct. 7-8 at Timbergate Golf Club in Edinburgh, Ind.

Bennett, however, added a new twist to the schedule. The Cougars play at McKendree College on Thursday against McKendree and William Woods College. Bennett felt that it was important to add another match before the GLVC Tournament because the last match they played was on Sept. 22-23 in the Illinois Wesleyan Invitational.

Bennett is still shaping his lineup for the GLVC Tournament. Two of SIUE's players have guaranteed their spots for the GLVC tournament and the rest of the players currently are playing in qualifying rounds. Katie Farrell (Princeton) and Deanna Bock (Edwardsville) hold scoring averages of 83.4 and 84.5, respectively. The duo set a school record for 36 holes at the Illinois Wesleyan Tournament with a 156 score. Farrell set the 18-hole record at 75.

"There is no reason why we could not win (the GLVC Tournament), but realistically we are aiming for the top four," said Bennett. "Anything below that would disappoint the women and myself."

October 16, 2001

New SIUE Athletics Logo Intro'd At Midnight Madness

Just as SIUE showed off it 2001-2002 basketball teams this past Sunday night at Midnight Madness, university officials also had another introduction in store.

Intercollegiate Athletics revealed a new Cougar logo Sunday evening, announced director of Athletics Cindy Jones. The first 500 students who showed a valid SIUE ID Sunday night at Midnight Madness received a T-shirt with the new Cougar logo.

"It is time for a new identity," Jones said. "We had players and coaches who desired a logo which was more alive and would create some energy and excitement." Jones said the logo change also reflects the University's movement toward enhancing campus life and Athletics' move to becoming increasingly competitive in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports.

SIUE's University Graphics created the logo after a meeting earlier this year with the Athletics Department. "The objective was to project an image that would reflect the winning attitude of the athletics department," said Greg Myers, director of University Graphics.

Midnight Madness began at 11 p.m. Sunday at the Vadalabene Center, with members of the men's and women's basketball players and coaches on hand to mingle with students, faculty, staff, and fans. At midnight, the two teams were introduced and participated in their first official practice for the 2001-2002 season.

Redmond, Oyelade Spoke At Center Training Day

Eugene Redmond, professor of English Language and Literature-as well as poet laureate of East St. Louis, best-selling author and award-winning lyricist-was the guest speaker for the Annual Training Day at the East St. Louis Center.

Chancellor David Werner also spoke at the training session. He commended the Center staff on its previous work record and recognized Center Director Patricia Harrison as an excellent manager who will guide her staff "toward greater excellence in the new millennium."

Editor of the university's multicultural literary journal Drum voices Revue, Redmond's topic was "Saddling Drum voices & Riding the Soular System from the Basement to the Stars!" in which he spoke of "a poetry-punctuated, autobiographical 'souljourn' from the south end of East Saint Louis through the halls of higher Education-and the villages and capitals of the world." Redmond said he is on a pilgrimage of an "accidental" academician who never lost sight of home, "self," or his "debt" to the cultural matrix that informed and formed him.

Also on the program was Remi Raji-Oyelade, a Nigerian scholar, poet, and a visiting faculty member in the SIUE English department. Both Redmond and Raji-Oyelade read samples of their work.

During the training session, 20 East St. Louis Center employees were recognized for their outstanding work during the year. Employees receiving awards were Jamila Ajanaku, Doris Adams, Wanda Barber, Sandy Biver, Bernice Coleman, Venise Davis-Scott, Anitra Brown, Rosie Hurst, Renee' Smith, Maggie Rodgers, Debra Shepard, Bernice Wilson, Margene Jerrolds, Charles King, Barbara G. Williams, Loretta Haynes, Joann Tucker, Yvonne Jeffries, Vernell Nixon and Delois Jackson.

The training session, an annual event for staff development at the East St. Louis Center, offered 19 workshops. "Education is the cornerstone foundation here at the East St. Louis Center," Harrison said. "All year we are engaged in educating our clients in hopes of enriching their capabilities and expanding their possibilities.

"The Center has the same attitude when it comes to its staff. It's just as important that we remain knowledgeable in the area of our expertise."

(r)Evolutionary (e)Books Exhibit Set For Oct. 20-23

An "on-line happening" is in store during an Art EAST exhibition, (r)Evolutionary (e)Books: the Electronic Artwork of William Harroff, to be shown from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday, Oct. 20-23, at the Lewis and Clark Library System office, 425 Goshen Road, Edwardsville.

Curated by Associate Professor Charlotte Johnson of Lovejoy Library, who calls herself an "eBook evangelist in the current electronic book movement." The exhibit is billed as a "cutting edge, 1960s-style on-line happening" and will include a digital gallery, using computer monitors as frames to showcase electronic works from around the world.

"Many new digital book reading devices also will be available for adults to examine along with eBooks aimed at children and young adult readers," Johnson said. "Dozens of William Harroff's 'bookworks' will be exhibited, including the premiere of several brand new works an an interactive 'Flipbook' of his award-winning artist amps."

Johnson said the purpose of the event is to show the public what the future holds in electronic publishing. "We hope they will never think of a book in the same way again," she said, "and that they will realize the creative potential of the book in electronic form.

"Exhibited works will explore significant issues such as the evolution of books, literacy, preservation, the future of information delivery, digital rights management, and the redefinition of the reading, writing, and artmaking processes."

An hors d'oeuvres reception for the artists is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at the library system office.

MIT Professor To Be The Ninth Shaw Lecturer

Mildred Dresselhaus, professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will be the featured speaker for the Ninth William C. Shaw Memorial Lecture on Oct. 17.

Scheduled in Room 3114 of the Science Building at 7:30 p.m., Dresselhaus will speak about "Big Prospects for Small Science," presenting her perspectives on opportunities in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The presentation is co-sponsored by the Department of Physics and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Referred to as a "solid-state physicist," Dresselhaus is one of 12 active Institute Professors at MIT. Joining the MIT faculty in 1960, she holds appointments in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and in the Department of Physics.

Nearly 30 years ago, Dresselhaus and a colleague organized the first Women's Forum at MIT as an annual seminar exploring the roles of women in science and engineering.

Shaw was a dedicated physicist and educator long associated with SIUE, where he was professor of Physics from 1959-1973 and professor emeritus until his death in 1977. After his death, Shaw's family and friends established the William C. Shaw Memorial Fund at SIUE, proceeds from which funded the construction of the Shaw Skylab on the north end of campus, used by students and keeping alive Shaw's love of teaching astronomy. The lecture series also is supported by the fund.

Admission to the Shaw Lecture is free but seating is limited. For more information, call the Department of Physics, (618) 650-2472.

Cougar Men's Soccer Sitting On Top

Things could not be any better for the 11th-ranked men's soccer team. The Cougars earned the No. 1 seed for the GLVC Tournament and play host at Korte Stadium on Nov. 3 and 4.

SIUE leads the GLVC with a conference record of 9-0-1 and an overall record of 14-1-2. The Cougars have completed their regular season conference schedule but still have one regular season game this Friday (10/26) playing at the University of Missouri-Rolla.

"It is important that we bounce back after last weekend," said Coach Ed Huneke. "Right now we have great momentum and we want to keep that going." After that, it is on to the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament. SIUE will play the winner of the GLVC quarterfinal game between Northern Kentucky and Quincy on Saturday, Nov. 3, at noon. The championship game is set for Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m.

The Cougars are coming off a very successful weekend. SIUE downed St. Joseph's 6-0 on Friday and edged the Wisconsin-Parkside 2-1 in double overtime on Sunday. Josh Richardson (Mt. Vernon, Ind.) scored two goals, and Cal Thomas (Rochester) did his part by contributing two assists in the win over St. Joseph's.

"The Parkside game was one of the biggest and most important games that have been played at Bob Guelker Field in years," said Huneke. "The game had a lot of significance on our future this year and further on down the road."

The tie breaking shot came 106 minutes 54 seconds into the game. Senior, Justin McMillian (Granite City) scored a goal assisted by David Mwendapole from 2 yards out. "It was a hard fought game that we were fortunate enough to win," said Huneke. "It was a very emotional game, and we just need to get back into our focus for what is ahead."

Basketball Schedules Red And White Scrimmage

The women's and men's basketball teams will show off their 2001-02 teams on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The women's scrimmage starts at 6 p.m. with the men to follow at 7 p.m.

The event is for Cougar Kids Club members and their families. Players will be available for autographs. There will be face painting and free hot dogs and soft drinks. For more information about joining the Cougar Kids Club, contact SIUE Athletics at (618) 650-2871.

Season Tickets Available For Cougar Basketball

Basketball fans can secure the best seats to watch the Cougars by buying season tickets. Blue seats are available for $80 each. A season pass is $55 for the general public and $45 for faculty and staff or senior citizens.

A Family Plan, which includes four passes, is $35 per person.

Corporate season ticket packages also are available. For more information, contact the SIUE Athletics at (618) 650-2871.

Ending On A Hard Note

The SIUE women's soccer team was not able to end the regular season on the positive note they desired. SIUE lost a pair of one-goal games to St. Joseph's 1-0 on Friday (10/19) and 2-1 to Wisconsin-Parkside on Sunday (10/21). The Cougars hold an overall record of 9-5-1.

The Cougars, who are sixth in the GLVC standings, begin postseason play on Oct. 31 at third-seeded Missouri-St. Louis. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at Don Dallas Field in St. Louis. The Cougars lost 2-1 to UMSL in their regular-season matchup on Sept. 23.

Despite their losses, freshman goalkeeper Jessica Brown (St. Louis) was able to earn six saves last weekend. Angela Light (St. Louis) scored the lone goal of the weekend unassisted. Colleen Creamer (St. Louis) is the Cougars' leading goal scorer with six for the season. She was followed by Sara Decker (St. Louis) with five goals. Light and Lindsey Eubanks (Rochester) both have four for the season.

Freshman Ann Crawford (St. Louis) leads the team in assists with six. Brown has 69 saves for the season.

Athletics Announces Outstanding Student Athletes

A pair of student-athletes named All-American more than once were named the Most Outstanding Athletes for the 2000-2001 in a halftime ceremony on Sunday (10/21).

Misi Clark (Paris) and Mark Bugger (Edwardsville) accepted the female and male awards. Clark completed her four-year career by setting numerous career records and finishing with 2,164 points. Bugger broke the NCAA Division II record for hits with 257 in helping SIUE to a fifth-place finish at the NCAA-II Tournament.

Chad Opel (Edwardsville) and Rebecca Mays (Springfield) were introduced as the Sportsmanship Award winners. Opel, a member of the baseball team, and Mays, a member of the women's soccer team, were selected as student-athletes who displayed team leadership, significant contributions to the team's success, a good image on and off the competitive field and community service.

David Mims (O'Fallon) and Amy Vandervinne (Moline) accepted the awards from the SIUE Alumni Association as the Scholar-Athletes. This award goes to the senior with the highest grade point average. Mims is a member of the men's tennis team. Vandervinne was a member of the SIUE softball team.

The Most Valuable Players, which were voted on by team members, were Carrie Carducci (Powell, Ohio) for women's cross country; Jason Olszowka (Lockport) for men's cross country; Sara Decker (St. Louis) for women's soccer; Nonie Ehlke (Highland) for women's golf; Brandon Gibbs (St. Charles, Mo.) for men's soccer; Lindsay Rust (Belleville) for volleyball; Nick Hartwig (South Wayne, Wis.) for men's basketball; Clark for women's basketball; Manny Herrera (Chicago) for wrestling; Missy Koenig (Mapleton) for softball; Amber Stanley (Effingham) and Kim Mulherin (Belleville) for women's tennis; Bret Giaudrone (Gillespie) for baseball; Dan Walden (Springfield) for men's track; and Sarah Turpin (Belleville) for women's track.

Presenting the awards were Narbeth Emmanuel, vice chancellor for Student Affairs; John Meisel, faculty representative to the NCAA; Cindy Jones, director of Intercollegiate Athletics; and Martie Duffett, faculty academic advisor for athletics.

SIUE baseball Coach Gary Collins and softball Coach Sandy Montgomery received distinguished awards for their 700th and 500th victories, respectively.

Stoddart Receives Jack Blake Award

Ryan Stoddart (Springfield) was given the Jack Blake Award at a halftime ceremony Sunday (10/21) at Korte Stadium. The Blake Award is a prestigious award given to a men's soccer player who exhibits the traits displayed by former SIUE All-American Jack Blake.

Stoddart, who scored the game-tying goal in SIUE's 2-1 double overtime win on Sunday against Wisconsin-Parkside, was the fifth recipient of the award. SIUE Coach Ed Huneke said Stoddart was chosen for the award because of his commitment as a player, having been a walk-on his freshman season.

The Jack Blake Award is given to a player who displays intensity, dedication, fitness, and leadership. Blake was an NCAA Division I All-American in 1970 and was a member of the 1971 Pan-American Soccer team and a member of the 1972 Olympic team.

SIUE Volleyball Works For Postseason Bid

The only chance left for an NCAA bid for the SIUE volleyball team is to win next month's Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament. SIUE Coach Todd Gober is focusing his attention on that chance.

SIUE travels this week to Kentucky Wesleyan on Friday (10/26) at 7 p.m. and Bellarmine on Saturday (10/27) at 1 p.m. The Cougars defeated both teams at the Vadalabene Center earlier this season and hope to match that effort on the road.

"We need to come out of this week with a 10-3 record in the conference," said Gober. "We're going to Kentucky Wesleyan and Bellarmine with the focus of putting ourselves in position for the postseason."

The Cougars are 16-11 overall and 8-3 in the GLVC after having its six-match winning streak broken at Truman State in a five-game thriller. SIUE won the first two games, but Truman State swept the next three games for the win. SIUE defeated Washington University in St. Louis in four games and Saint Joseph's in three games.

Washington was ranked No. 3 in the nation among NCAA Division III schools. The win over St. Joseph's gave Gober and the Cougars a perfect 8-0 record at home. The Cougars are on the road the rest of the season.

SIUE has improved its team hitting percentage to .191. Andrea Voss (St. Rose) leads the Cougars with a .283 hitting percentage. She also leads SIUE in blocks at 1.26 per game. She is followed closely in blocks by Stephanie Trame (Highland) and Kelly Schaill (Princeton). All three Cougars are among the top 10 in the GLVC in blocks per game.

October 30, 2001

National Weather Service Gives Approval For Station

Meteorology is a fascinating science and, according to many aficionados, the Upper Mississippi River Valley is the place to be when it comes to watching the weather.

Students enrolled in climatology and meteorology classes at SIUE are in agreement and they've been given a chance to take part in hands-on training, thanks to Assistant Geography Professor Mark Hildebrandt, who has obtained the National Weather Service's stamp of approval for a supplemental Cooperative Weather Station on campus.

An $8,729 grant from the SIUE Excellence in Undergraduate Education fund has helped purchase equipment to create a fully-operational, nationally-recognized weather station at SIUE. "It's not very exciting to look at," Hildrebrandt said, "but this station-on a plot of land maintained by the Environmental Sciences program-records daily meteorological conditions, including maximum and minimum temperatures, humidity, precipitation, and evaporation."

Hildebrandt said he is currently writing a grant for an additional $5,000 to purchase wind-measurement equipment. "There are very few wind measurement facilities in Madison County and the National Weather Service is interested in our creating one here in Edwardsville," he said.

As part of the agreement with the NWS, meteorology and climatology students at SIUE (there are about 200 of them each semester) are charged with taking measurements once every 24 hours and then transmitting that information daily to the NWS. "This is a great leaning tool for our students," Hildebrandt said. "Many of these students are interested in careers in climatology and meteorology and this will give them invaluable experience."

Even though the SIUE weather station is what's known as a "cooperative" station, Hildrebrandt said the information is still important to the National Weather Service at St. Charles, Mo. "I'm excited about this for the students," he said. "Because of this station, there are several of our students who are now interested in becoming certified weather observers for the NWS.

"Students will apply what they have learned in the classroom to the actual operation of the weather station. Not only will the weather station serve as a unique learning and teaching tool, it will also serve the community as an official measuring stick of climatic conditions in Edwardsville."

'While You Were Out'. . . Voice Mail, Not Busy Signals

Pink message slips are a thing of the past at SIUE. It's been more than three years since we've had to tape those things to the lamp on the boss's desk. A funny thing happened to SIUE on the way to the phone store in 1998-voice mail.

Hate it, love it, voice mail is here to stay, because on this campus no one gets an annoying busy signal and we know that's even worse than talking to a recording. "At least with the voice mail, the caller makes a contact," says Angela Imming, director of Telecommunications for the university.

"It's much more efficient and it's more professional," she said. Imming said SIUE's digital phone system also provides several other services, such as six-way conferencing, caller ID, two phone lines for every phone at no additional cost, speed dialing, and a hands-free feature. "And the recurring charge for the phone is still at $25, which is what it was before we went digital."

But, by far, the biggest value is voice mail, Imming said. In the past, a voice mail system was available at an additional cost of $7 per month per telephone, a cost that was prohibitive to larger offices. "When a caller can make a connection to a voice, they feel better than hearing a raucous busy signal," Imming said.

"And, we no longer have to worry about if the pink slip messages will get lost on someone's desk."

There is phone system training available by calling Pat Rzewnicki, training manager, x3404, or, by e-mail: przewni@siue.edu

Jay Starratt, associate vice chancellor for Information Technology, said the telephone system offers several services and office configurations to make SIUE's offices operate more professionally. "For example, voice mail offers a very flexible system that can include message distribution and message queues," he said.

"Voice mail also can be used to notify the caller that the person will be off campus for a few days, which I find extremely helpful. I call several campuses regularly in my role here and I'm surprised how often I'm not able to leave messages with the person I am trying to reach. It's frustrating."

Cats And Dogs Mix It Up On The Flag Football Field

They were fighting like cats and dogs last week at SIU Carbondale. Well, actually, it was the Southern Illinois University Salukis and the SIU Edwardsville Cougars matching up for the first time in an intramural/intra campus flag football challenge.

Although the three Cougar teams lost each match by a touchdown or less, organizers said the SIU Challenge last week was a success. "Both sides were very enthusiastic and we plan to make it an annual event, said Chad Rodgers, coordinator of intramural sports at SIUE.

The challenge consisted of three matches with the SIUE co-ed recreation team known as the Brahma Bulls, the Freakshow, the men's team from SIUE, and SIUE's Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity team, the Sphinx. The Carbondale teams did not have names, Rodgers said.

"This was our effort to get into the spirit of President James Walker's call for more collaboration between the SIU campuses," Rodgers said. He said one of his student workers proposed the idea and it was approved by Mick Ostrander, director of campus recreation at SIUE, and Bill McMinn, director of Campus Recreation at Carbondale. There was a rumor that the two directors had dinner riding on the challenge outcome.

"Not as many attended the matches as we had hoped, but we want to do it annually," Rodgers said. "Next year it will be in Edwardsville and we are planning it as a large social event with food and other activities. We believe this event can grow."

Rodgers also is considering adding intramural basketball and volleyball as events between the two campuses. As to the outcome? "Just wait till next year."

Speech Center Good At Training Butterflies

Like they say: "It's OK to have butterflies in your stomach, but getting them to fly in formation is key." The SIUE Speech Center knows how to train butterflies.

Most students who have little or no experience making speeches know that feeling-that emptiness in the pit of the stomach when asked to speak in front of a class. The SIUE Speech Center can help, says Jenita Hladyshewsky, a graduate student who is director of the program for the Department of Speech Communication and the College of Arts and Sciences.

"The center was created by SIUE students for SIUE students, and funded by an Excellence in Undergraduate Education grant from the university and through CAS," Hladyshewsky said. "We provide one-on-one assistance with all aspects of speech organization and delivery," she said.

To help accomplish those goals, the center has a videotaping room where the client may be recorded for critique by the trained staff. The center also has a Power Point training program. "In addition, we can provide assisted research of speech topics and help with speech outlines, as well as help with organization of speech content."

Hladyshewsky said many of the students who come to the center need help with speech organization. "Some organization can be gained by using Power Point as a supplement to the speech, but we don't want the technology to overcome the presentation."

And, then there are those who are petrified at the thought of facing an audience. "We offer help in how to overcome nerves," she said. "We can show them how to turn that nervousness into excitement. But they can only learn that by practicing and that's what we offer-opportunities to practice and hone speechmaking skills."

E. Duff Wrobbel, associate professor of Speech Communication and acting faculty coordinator of the center, said the program evolved over several years from a series of studies and projects conducted by Speech Communication students in the Senior Assignment course.

"Beginning with an initial needs assessment of students and faculty, our majors did virtually 100 percent of the designing, setting up, staffing and evaluating of the center," Wrobbel said. "We continued with financial support from Doug Eder and the Office of Undergraduate Assessment, until we were able to secure funding through the EUE grant program and through CAS.

"Students even helped prepare the EUE grant, which was written in such a way as to leave the center in the students' hands as much as possible," he said. "It is this peer approach that has made the center effective, and we didn't want to 'punish' our students for their success by taking the center away from them once it became fully funded."

The center is located in Room 3323 of Alumni Hall and this semester it is open 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. The center is closed on Fridays and weekends. For information, call the center, 650-3085.

Haas Named Business School Development Director

Sandra Haas of Creve Coeur, Mo., formerly development director for Missouri Goodwill Industries, was named director of Development for the SIUE School of Business on Oct. 8, according to Robert Carver, dean of the School.

Haas, a 1984 graduate of SIUE in Speech Communication, has 15 years of fund-raising experience, including positions with Goodwill, The Saint Louis Society, the American Heart Association in St. Louis, the Alzheimer's Association, and the United Way of Greater St. Louis.

"It is exciting to see the growth that has taken place at the University and in the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon area since I graduated in 1984," Haas said. "The campus and surrounding communities have doubled in population and economic activity during that 17 years.

"I look forward to helping SIUE expand its capabilities by increasing its fund-raising revenues through my contacts and knowledge of the St. Louis metropolitan community," Haas said. "I am proud to be part of SIUE's fund-raising team, as the institution continues to develop its role as the major resource for economic growth in the rapidly expanding region."

Haas is the mother of three sons: Tim Haas lives in Belleville with his wife, Jen, and daughter, Abbey; Jamie Haas lives in south St. Louis with his wife, Charity, and their son, Caleb; and Mike Haas is a student at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo.

Men's Soccer Selected For NCAA Tournament

SIUE men's soccer is off to the NCAA tournament. The Cougars will face the Lewis University Flyers in the opening round of the 16-team tournament on Sunday (11/11) at 1 p.m., in Romeoville.

The Cougars are coming off a 2-1 Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament loss to Lewis on Sunday (11/4). SIUE holds an overall record of 15-2-3 and the Cougars hope to hand Lewis its first loss of the season as the Flyers enter the match with a 20-0-1 mark. The tie was against SIUE on Sept. 14 in Romeoville.

The Cougars are anxious to give Lewis another try, said SIUE men's soccer coach Ed Huneke. "The game will be a huge challenge, but it is one that we will be up for," said Huneke, the 2001 GLVC Coach of the Year. "We are very motivated and cannot wait for Lewis to bring it on."

Despite the second-place finish to Lewis in the GLVC tournament, Huneke is very proud of his team for accomplishing so much. "We have a great record, and the NCAA bid is a great accomplishment," said Huneke. "Of course we are sad about the loss, but the big picture still looks very good."

The Cougars have featured a strong offense and a tight defense all season. Matt Evers (Edwardsville) was SIUE's goalkeeper in the GLVC Tournament and figures to continue that role into the NCAA Tournament. Evers holds a 1.07 goals against average and has 55 saves.

The offense is led by seniors Justin McMillian (Granite City) and David Mwendapole (Nairobi, Kenya). Both were named first team All-GLVC last week. McMillian, who has scored 15 goals and six assists, also was tabbed the GLVC's Player of the Year. Mwendapole posted statistics as strong with 11 goals and 11 assists.

SIUE Falls In GLVC Title Game

Juan Martin Devoto scored the game-winning goal with less than seven minutes to play as Lewis University edged SIUE for the 2001 Great Lakes Valley Conference men's soccer title Sunday (11/4) at Bob Guelker Field.

SIUE, ranked No. 11 in the NSCAA/NCAA Division II poll, fell to 15-2-3 and suffered its first Great Lakes region loss of the season. The Cougars are hoping Sunday's loss won't have a factor in earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament starting next weekend. Lewis and SIUE may match up again in the first round of the 16-team NCAA Championships.

"We came up a little bit on the short end," said SIUE Coach Ed Huneke. "But we weren't short on heart and intensity."

Lewis, 20-0-1 and ranked No. 2 in the nation on the NSCAA/NCAA Division II poll, scored the game's first goal at 25:06 as John Thompson scored with an assist from Carlos Stremi.

SIUE couldn't counter until 79:44 when Cress Maddox headed the ball in off a throw-in from Matthew Horan.

Huneke said his Cougars have come from behind before and were playing calm, patient soccer in the game's final minutes. "We've been down before and come back. We have confidence in those situations," said Huneke.

Lewis, however, closed the scoring with Devoto's goal at 83:13. Devoto scored from five yards out on a crisp pass from 40 yards out from Rob Green. The Flyers, 12-11 ,outshot SIUE. Cougar goalkeeper Matt Evers had four saves while Lewis goalie Jordan Gustman recorded six saves.

McMillian, Huneke Named To Top Men's Soccer Honors

Justin McMillian was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year and Ed Huneke was named the league's Coach of the Year.

McMillian (Granite City) made the most of his final season by leading the GLVC in scoring heading into the conference tournament this weekend. McMillian has 34 points, including a GLVC-leading 14 goals.

Huneke led his Cougars to a 14-1-3 record heading into the weekend. SIUE is the host institution for the GLVC Tournament and plays Quincy at Bob Guelker Field on Saturday (11/3) at noon. The other semifinals pits Lewis and Wisconsin-Parkside with game time set for 2:30 p.m.

Three other Cougars joined McMillian for All-GLVC honors. David Mwendapole (Kenya) was a fellow first team selection. The forward, who transferred at the beginning of the year from Lincoln Memorial, has 11 goals and is tied for the GLVC lead with 10 assists. Cress Maddox (Springfield) and Chris Camacho (Quincy) were named to the second team as backs. It was the third time Maddox had been voted to the All-GLVC and the first for Camacho.

SIUE Lands Two On Women's Tennis All-GLVC Team

Amber Stanley (Effingham) and Laura Zeeb (Greenville), members of the women's tennis team, were named All-Great Lakes Valley Conference by a vote of the league's 11 coaches.

Stanley, a sophomore, was named All-GLVC for the second straight season. She played No. 1 for the Cougars and amassed an 8-4 record, including a 6-3 mark in the GLVC.

Zeeb, a junior, split time at No. 2 and No. 3 while compiling a 9-2 overall record and an 8-1 mark in the GLVC.

The duo also was doubles partners during the fall season. The team earned a 9-5 record in doubles play.

Cougar Volleyball Grabs No. 2 Seed

It was a must-win match as Coach Todd Gober saw it. SIUE needed to defeat Indianapolis on the road last Friday (11/2) to secure the No. 2 seed in the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament.

His Cougars won the match in five games, 30-27, 30-19, 23-30, 27-30, 15-11, and then lost to Northern Kentucky the next day, finishing the regular season with a 20-12 record and an 11-4 mark in the GLVC.

Northern Kentucky is the host and No. 1 seed for the eight-team GLVC Tournament. SIUE faces Missouri-St. Louis at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday (11/8) in the first round. It will be the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams. UMSL won the first match in five games. SIUE won the next two matches in three games.

"Anything can happen," admitted Gober, "but we have a 6-1 record against the teams on our side of the bracket."

SIUE's side of the bracket includes third-seeded Southern Indiana and sixth-seeded Indianapolis. The other four teams in the tourney are top-seeded Northern Kentucky, fourth-seeded Lewis, fifth-seeded Quincy and eighth-seeded Wisconsin-Parkside.

Gober said he believes his team is playing good volleyball right now, but the key is to play consistently. "When we play consistent, we win," said Gober. "There have been moments in every match where we have had some type of a lapse, either in communication, defense, or offense, and we have to eliminate that this time around and focus."

Gober said SIUE played its best defensive game of the year against Indianapolis. Sophomore Sarah Watts (Sherman) had what Gober calls the biggest "stuff block" of the year. "Watts can really be credited with creating a change in momentum with that play; it was a huge turning point against Indianapolis," said Gober.

"Kari Karban (Belleville) also had good serving games against both Indianapolis and Northern Kentucky," said Gober. Karban is seventh in the GLVC for service aces.

Cougars Play Exhibition Game at Bradley

With a large group of Bradley Braves fans waiting to cheer on their team, the SIUE men's basketball team just will be looking for the right combinations.

Coach Jack Margenthaler said he isn't going into Saturday's (11/10) 3:15 p.m. exhibition game with a set lineup. He expects to play numerous combinations. "We want to find the five guys who look the best together," Margenthaler said.

He expects to play 10 players in the game by substituting two and three players at a time. Health concerns will be prominent for both teams. Margenthaler said both clubs are waiting for players to return from injury. He also expects Bradley to highlight their young talent.

"Bradley is talented in the fact they have some great guards, and they have some size," he said.

SIUE returns four starters from last season's 7-19 finish and are led by 6-foot-10-inch senior Marty Perry (Jacksonville). The forward averaged 16.3 points per game last season. The Cougars have had an influx of new players. SIUE has eight newcomers on the 2001-2002 roster.

Cougars Take On SEMO In Exhibition

The Cougar women's basketball team faces its first full game this weekend after travelling to Cape Girardeau, Mo., to play Southeast Missouri State in an exhibition game. Game time is at 7 p.m.

SIUE will use this exhibition game as a test to see where the Cougars are, said Coach Wendy Hedberg. Hedberg feels that her team matches up well with the Division I team according to size. She is anxious to see how the Cougars react in playing conditions and who works well together. "We just need to make sure that we are all on the same page," said Hedberg.

The Cougars return two starters from last year's 20-9 season. SIUE lost in the first round of the NCAA Division II Tournament last season. SIUE returning starters are sophomore guard Jessica Robert (Carlyle) and junior forward Liz DeShasier (Carrollton). Robert is the top returning scorer at 10.0 points per game.

Z. Stephens Wins Saturday At Lindenwood Open

Zach Stephens (St. Charles, Mo.) won the 174-pound weight class at the Lindenwood Open, giving SIUE its lone championship at last Saturday's (11/3) Lindenwood Open.

Omari Johnson (Chicago) placed fourth for the Cougars at 165 pounds. Heavyweight Aaron Wiens (Cicero) and 157-pounder Nathan Graumenz (Vandalia) lost in the consolation semifinals.

"Everyone won a match except for one wrestler," said SIUE Coach Booker Benford. "They got a taste of victory."

Benford said he was happy with the team's performance but wanted to see more intensity and focus. "Guys still aren't staying intense for the full seven minutes," said Benford.

September 2001

Governor Leads Delegation In Groundbreaking Here

Gov. George Ryan led a delegation last week that included Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Illinois), Rep. John Shimkus (R, Illinois-20), SIU President James Walker, and SIUE Chancellor David Werner in breaking ground for the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Pilot Plant in University Park.

"The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Pilot Plant will have a profound impact on the economy of Illinois," said Werner in remarks at the ceremony, where about 200 gathered for the event. "The demand for ethanol is expected to increase enormously during the next decade.

"By accelerating the implementation of new technologies designed to increase the cost effectiveness of producing ethanol from corn, this facility will increase the demand for Illinois corn and significantly enhance the Illinois economy. The increased use of ethanol will also have a positive impact on the environment and on national energy independence."

In June 2000, President Clinton signed a bill that completed funding for the research plant. The $14 million in federal funds, along with $6 million already appropriated by the State of Illinois, means that the facility is fully capitalized.

The plant-which will be used solely for the purpose of research and not as a production facility-is the culmination of many months of planning by University Park Executive Director Brian Donnelly and the legislative work done by the Illinois delegation.

"Many people have worked long and hard to obtain funding for this project," said Werner. "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. Shimkus, Sen. Durbin, and Sen. Peter Fiztgerald (R-Illinois), as well as that of House Speaker Dennis Hastert, and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Larry Combest."

Half of the 20,000-square-foot facility includes a highly flexible pilot scale corn wet mill and corn dry mill ethanol plant. This will enable teams of researchers to "scale-up" benchtop research findings that hold great promise for reducing the cost of producing ethanol from corn. The other half includes wet labs, offices and visitor areas.

Research conducted in the facility is expected to significantly reduce the cost of ethanol and have very positive ramifications for the Midwestern agricultural economy. This major national asset will also have major positive ramifications for the environment and national energy security.

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."

In 1995, SIUE received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of constructing a pilot ethanol plant in Illinois. The study looked at several things. First, it examined what would be needed in a designated site to accommodate the pilot plant. Second, it viewed whether it was possible to build a pilot plant that would emulate a full-scale wet and dry facility. Third, it tried to understand the economic implications of commercializing some of the ethanol production techniques currently being developed by laboratory researchers.

Late in 1996, Congress appropriated $1.5 million for final design of the pilot plant. Using these funds, Raytheon Engineers and Constructors, now Washington Group International, Inc., completed design of the plant. Construction on the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Pilot Plant is expected to be completed in December 2002.

"This is just the beginning," Werner said. "The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Pilot Plant is a strong eastern anchor for an effort by the St. Louis region, known as Bio Belt, to enhance its reputation as a world-class center for plant and life sciences research, investment and business opportunity."

Greetings

In Swahili the proper way to greet the prime minister is "karibu waziri mkuu" which translates to "Greetings Prime Minister." Tanzania's Prime Minister Frederick Sumaye was on campus to speak about his vision for peace in East Africa. He was in St. Louis at the Tanzanian consulate for a full day of visiting. Above, Anthropology Professor Dallas Browne shakes the prime minister's hand. Browne, an honorary Tanzanian consul, was instrumental in bringing Sumaye to campus. Awaiting their turn in the foreground are SIUE Chancellor David Werner and SIUE Provost Sharon Hahs. (SIUE Photo)

Gloria Atkins Named To ESLHEC Post

Gloria Atkins, assistant vice chancellor for Administration, has been named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration- East St. Louis Operations, assuming responsibility for campus operation and management at the East St. Louis Higher Education Center, Vice Chancellor Kenn Neher announced last week.

In her new role, Atkins will provide property management services, including development and implementation of operating and maintenance procedures for the center, and allocating and scheduling space. She also will act as liaison between the units occupying space at the Center and VCA departments providing support.

Atkins' duties will include planning and coordinating building maintenance, custodial, grounds, and information technology operations for the Center, Neher said. She also will provide day-to-day supervision of university personnel assigned to the center for routine building maintenance, custodial, and grounds care. She will provide the same services to the existing East St Louis Center until it is closed.

In addition to managing the current construction and renovation project, Atkins will be responsible for coordinating the relocation of staff and offices during the renovation and relocation of the East St. Louis Center and after the renovation and new facilities are completed.

"Her assignment to this position will allow a smooth transition of the daily operations and maintenance activities at the site," Neher said. "And, she will continue to foster positive relations with the East St. Louis Community."

Sociology Professor's New Book Attacks Some Myths

With a notebook as a constant companion, Assistant Sociology Professor Jennifer Hamer interviewed and surveyed as many African-American fathers as she could over a three-year period.

Her findings challenged a few myths about absent black fathers, which she chronicled in her new book, What It Means To Be Daddy: Fatherhood for Black Men Living Away from Their Children (Columbia University Press, 2001).

"One glance at studies on census data indicates that low income black men (and others of color) are actually a difficult population to access," Hamer said. "Additionally, there is sociological literature that makes similar arguments.

"Given this, I used many means of identifying and locating these men: radio ads, church bulletins, newspaper ads, word-of-mouth -for example, interviewing the mothers of their children first-and visits to places where black people and men live and leisure. It was the latter two methods that proved most fruitful," she said.

In all, Hamer spoke with 88 fathers, 33 mothers of those fathers' children, and 21 adult children. What she found was somewhat different from her own experience-growing up an African-American in a family where her father and mother both worked to make it through difficult economic times. "So, I was struck when, as an adult completing my academic course work, so many negative images and stereotypes of black fathers continued to inundate popular media and scholarly work as well," Hamer said.

"Black men and fathers were (and still are) perceived as uncaring, insensitive villains who take advantage of others to support their bad habits and super egos. Yet, for those who live with and among black people, this is an image that does not seem to reflect the general reality of our daily lives."

Hamer's findings put aside the popular image of poor, absent black fathers as bad or inept because they do not to care about their children's emotional or physical health. We also learn from Hamer that there are several forces that can undermine the extent to which African-American fathers parent their children: A lack of time (caused in part by difficult work schedules and job stress), physical separation, transportation problems, economic instability, multiple sets of children, and the father's own intimate relationships, including those with the custodial mother.

Hamer came away with a deeper appreciation of the complexities of the issues surrounding absent black fathers, but she also found an appreciation of "the real-life triumphs and tribulations of poor black live-away fathers and custodial mothers."

During her research for the book, Hamer often brought along her son, Nile, during interviews as a way to make the encounter less threatening. "Successfully identifying and interviewing these men usually required a personal introduction through some third party or a personal introduction instigated by me," hamer said. "Generally, wherever I visited Walmart, auto parts stores, parks, public housing projects-I would carry my interview materials with me. This way, I was always prepared to interview on the spot.

"I often had my own son when I approached men. His presence made the introduction very casual because the gentlemen would often comment on him (his size, what is he going to be when he grows up, etc.)-from there it was quite easy to segue into a discussion of the respondent's own parenting experiences.

"Another element that was certainly a beneficial-I, myself, was raised in a working class African American family; thus, I was quite at ease within the communities I visited and with approaching and interviewing the men who participated in this study," she pointed out.

"While I was an interviewer/researcher, some of the formality of my relationship with the respondents was countered by a mutual comfort and shared understanding. Several fathers reported that talking to me was liking talking to a sister or close female relative."

One of the most interesting findings, Hamer said, was that many of the fathers spend a lot of time and put a lot of effort into being parents, perhaps more than men who live in the same household with their children. "In other words, just because a father does not live full-time with his child does not mean that he is not a good parent."

Women's Soccer Improves To 3-0 After Three Games

After three games, nine different women's soccer players have scored SIUE's nine goals.

With those nine goals have come three victories without a loss. The latest wins for the SIUE women's soccer team were weekend triumphs over Northern Michigan 1-0 and Southern Indiana 2-0.

Colleen Creamer (St. Louis, Mo.) scored the only goal in the victory against Northern Michigan. It was her first of the season after assisting on two previous goals for the Cougars. She is tied with Erin Gusewelle (Edwardsville) with four points.

The win over Southern Indiana was non-conference, yet still important as a regional matchup. Three freshmen came through in the victory. Lindsey Tiemeyer (St. Louis, Mo.) and Lindsey Eubanks (Rochester) scored the goals. Jessica Brown (St. Louis, Mo.) posted her second straight shutout in goal for the Cougars.

This weekend the team will play Ferris State on Friday (9/7) at 5:30 p.m. and Grand Valley State at 10 a.m. on Sunday (9/9).

Justin McMillian Earns GLVC Honors

Justin McMillian (Granite City) was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference's men's soccer Player of the Week in helping SIUE to a 1-0-1 record this past weekend.

"McMillian had two nice, timely quality goals in the game against Gannon," said Coach Ed Huneke. McMillian scored the game-tying goal and the game-winning goal in a 3-2 overtime victory against Gannon (9/1). He also recorded an assist in a 2-2 tie with 21st-ranked Truman State (9/2).

"We played well in the Truman game in terms of territory and possession, but we fell short on finishing up on top, which is the more important thing," said Huneke of the overtime tie. "It was a good team outcome. It will help us out later on in the season.

"We are playing well but living dangerously. Every goal this weekend was a come from behind goal. That just is not a safe way to play," Huneke said.

Next, the team will travel with big expectations to Memphis, Tenn., to play 17th-ranked Christian Brothers (9/8). "If we win, it will generate some much deserved national recognition," said Huneke.

The Cougars received votes in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of American NCAA-II poll and are currently fourth behind Lewis, Wisconsin-Parkside, and Truman State in the Central Region poll.

Volleyball Splits At Rockhurst Tournament

With a 4-4 record, SIUE Volleyball Coach Todd Gober isn't exactly jumping for joy, but he isn't disappointed either.

The Cougars won both of their matches this past Friday (8/31), defeating Southwest Baptist in three games and Dallas Baptist in four games. On Saturday (9/1), the Cougars lost to both Pittsburg State and host Rockhurst.

"We started out well. We played really well on Friday with good blocking and a good hitting average in both games," said Gober.

On Saturday, the team made too many errors, according to Gober. "We believe that we are better a better team than Pittsburg State but they got some late momentum and our team just did not fight back.

"The team has good team chemistry, good attitudes and they want to get better," said Gober. "Our 4-4 record is not bad considering we are still learning a new system and trying to set up our lineup."

Andrea Voss (St. Rose) was named to the All-Tournament team at the Rockhurst Tournament. She leads the Cougars with 1.27 blocks per game and is third in the GLVC in blocks.

Jennifer Trame (Highland) emerged as the team's top hitter. Trame holds a .281 hitting percentage with 3.06 kills per game.

Amanda Hampton (Park Hills, Mo.) was the team's setter and had a good weekend, according to Gober. She leads the team in digs with 82, which Gober feels is unusual for a setter. "It means she can really read plays well," he said.

Gober also was pleased with Stephanie Trame (Highland), who had 18 digs against Dallas Baptist and led the team in digs for the weekend. It was her first time to play back row defense for SIUE. Jenny Franklin (LaSalle) also had 22 digs in the game against Pittsburgh State and is second on the team in digs per game.

"This team has a lot of bright spots but haven't put it all together yet," said Gober. The team travels to Findlay, Ohio, for the Findlay Invitational this weekend (9/7).

"This weekend we need to settle the lineup. That is more important than wins and losses. This is a tournament with regional teams so it is an important one. We have a shot at coming back four and zero from it but it depends on if we can bring it together or not."

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Wagner Receives Teacher Award From Alumni

Robert Wagner, senior professor of Special Education and director of that program, is this year's recipient of The Great Teacher Award, given each year by the SIUE Alumni Association.

The award is voted by SIUE graduates who are members of the Alumni Association.

Wagner has been a member of the SIUE faculty for 30 years, during which time he has taught and been an administrator and chair of the department. He earned a bachelor's from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1962, and a master's and a doctorate at Saint Louis University, both in Special Education.

He's been nominated several times for SIUE's Teaching Excellence Award, but the Great Teacher recognition "came out of the blue" for him. "I tend to be low key about these things," Wagner said. "For years I've had pretty good teacher evaluations from students but this was a complete surprise to me. "I'm very pleased to get this recognition."

Wagner had been teaching special education students in Missouri but decided to come to SIUE to teach future teachers. "I felt that in coming to a university I could make an impact on the people who would become the teachers," he said. "I could instill in them my philosophies about special education and in turn they would reach a wider population than I ever could as a teacher.

"And, during these years here I've never just stood in front of the class and spewed words to the students. I've tried to keep it simple and make it fun. We develop models and do as much hands-on training as we can. I interact with the students and it seems they've appreciated that through the years.

"Interacting with my students helps them retain what I'm teaching, in turn making them better teachers."

Arts & Issues Presents The Chicago Brass Quintet

The Chicago Brass Quintet, a talented group of musicians who have been thrilling audiences worldwide for more than 30 years, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, in Meridian Ballroom.

The quintet kicks off the 17th season of SIUE's Arts & Issues series, which blends artistic presentations with forums for global concerns.

Offering a range of music from Bach to Bernstein, and from Gabrieli to Gershwin, the Chicago Brass Quintet blends style, grace, dazzling technique and humor into a marvelous evening of music and fun. "We are proud to have the Chicago Brass Quintet on the Arts & Issues stage," says series Coordinator Richard Walker.

"I know the group has prepared an exciting evening of music, with a repertoire that has been played before audiences around the world," he said. "The breadth of the group's talent-performing a diverse selection of music-is quite astonishing."

As Chicago's original brass quintet, the group's five artists-Ross Beacraft and Matthew Lee, trumpeters; Gregory Flint, French horn; James Mattern, trombone; and Daniel Anderson, tuba- combine their technical and musical mastery to perform music of all periods and styles to equal praise.

The quintet has appeared throughout the United States and Canada, and recently began a tour of Asia and South America. Highlights have included guest performances for the International Trumpet Guild in New York and London, a two-and one-half-week tour of Hawaii, and performances at: The Kennedy Center, Eisenhower Hall at the West Point Academy, Chautauqua Institute, Taiwan, and Brazil.

Since 1981 the group has released six albums on the Delos, Crystal, Centaur, Covenant, and Reel recording labels.

Arts & Issues season tickets are available at $98 for all eight events; students, $49. Individual tickets for the Chicago Brass Quintet are $16; students, $8. For ticket information, 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.

Admission includes free parking in the lots behind the Morris University Center or Dunham Hall theater. Click here for the complete Arts & Issues season.

September 18, 2001

Campus Message From Chancellor, Provost, And Vice Chancellors

These last few days have been difficult ones-for the nation, for our campus community, and for people everywhere whose lives have been touched by Tuesday's tragedies in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. All of us have been affected by these events. Some of us have been directly affected.

SIUE has students, faculty and staff whose hometowns have been attacked by terrorists. We have students, faculty and staff who may be or already have been called to active duty in our armed forces. We have students, faculty and staff with loved ones not yet found; and many of us know someone in New York or Washington who has been spared.

Ours is a diverse community. We are proud of its diversity. We have students, faculty and staff of all faiths and cultures, many from distant nations. SIUE belongs to all of us. In the days to come our commitment as a community to honor our special obligation to treat each other with respect, with sensitivity and with understanding may be tested by the emotions these types of tragedies generate. Terrorism is deliberately provocative. It must not be allowed to provoke divisions within our own campus community.

We are foremost an academic community; our campus is a place where fair and open exchanges can and should take place, and where our thoughts and emotions can be expressed in appropriate ways. Everyone at SIUE has earned the right to be here. Each member of our campus community, regardless of race, religion, national origin, or personal beliefs, has the right to be safe and feel confident in his or her personal security. It is up to each of us to make sure that this happens; it is up to each of us to lead by example.

These are days we will remember always. When we look back on these days, let it be said that we acted in ways which honored our dead, comforted the grieving, affirmed our ideals, and deepened our sense of community.

SIUE Joins The Nation In Effort To Remember, Rebuild

In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the SIUE community has joined the nation in mourning those who died, remembering the missing-one of whom is an SIUE alumnus-and supporting efforts to begin healing and rebuilding.

• At noon Tuesday, the SIUE campus community joined in a Day of Unity, paying tribute to those missing and dead in New York, Washington, D.C., and in Pennsylvania, and honoring the police officers, fire fighters and volunteers who continue their efforts at the crash sites. Students, faculty and staff gathered in Meridian Ballroom and placed flowers beneath the American flag.

• The campus community, the East St. Louis Center and the School of Dental Medicine also joined the nation in a day of prayer and remembrance on Friday, Sept. 14. The Religious Center also has conducted several prayer services and has remained open for prayer and meditation since Sept. 11.

• Faculty, staff, and student volunteers joined the Red Cross to help make the Saturday, Sept. 15, blood drive at SIUE an unqualified success. Almost 300 pints of blood were donated. A second blood drive will be held on campus Thursday, Sept. 20.

• At least two students organizations-the Indian Student Association, and Student Government-are organizing fund-raising activities. The Indian Student Association has held one bake sale and plans two more. Student senators will pass "donation buckets" around campus with a goal of raising $15,000 by Sept. 28.

• Richard Salinardi, Jr., a 1995 Mass Communications graduate of SIUE, is among the missing in New York. Salinardi was working on the observation deck on the top floor of the tower struck by the second hijacked airliner. Initial reports that indicated Salinardi was in a New York hospital have since been proven incorrect.

• Seven SIUE students have been called to active duty.

• The Bluff Hall dedication, originally scheduled for Sept. 12, has been moved to Friday, Sept. 21.

Enrollment Continues Planned Growth-12,442 Students Enrolled

SIUE's enrollment stands at 12,442 for fall 2001, 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 249 students from last year.

Boyd Bradshaw, director of admissions, attributed the increase to planned growth.

"Our recruitment and retention plan is geared toward modest growth through the next four years," said Bradshaw. "We are planning for a maximum enrollment of 13,500 students by fall of 2005. 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 this plan to complement the projected growth of potential students."

SIUE opened its third residence hall-Bluff Hall-with the start of this fall's semester.

SIUE's enrollment stood at 11,207 in 1997, increasing to 11,520 in 1998, and 12,193 last year. This year's enrollment not only reflects an overall increase, but an increase in new freshman, transfer students, students taking courses on campus, and the full-time equivalent (FTE):

2000 2001 Difference

New Freshmen 1,509 1,593 +84

Transferring Students 1,121 1,166 +45

On-campus 12,016 12,278 +262

FTE 9,556 9,768 +212

BOT Meetings Postponed

SIU President James E. Walker announced that the SIU Board of Trustees meetings scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13 have been postponed because of the tragic events surrounding the terrorist attack of Sept. 11 and out of respect for the grief that results from such actions.

The meetings have been rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20, and Friday, Sept. 21, on the Edwardsville campus. Details of the rescheduled meetings will be forthcoming.

"At this time of national tragedy and mourning, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families forever changed by this horrific event," Walker said.

Classes at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, including the School of Medicine, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will continue as scheduled, and the University is open for business.

Unity

Assistant Professor Joel Knapp (above), director of choral activities for the university, began the Day of Unity ceremony with a vocal rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone. Immediately below, a color guard presents the American flag for singing the national anthem. Below that, the chancellor speaks to the audience about how the Sept. 11 attacks have transformed and defined our lives. In the bottom photo, observers hold American flags during the ceremony. (SIUE Photo)

The Big 'P' Stands For Convenience And Efficiency

All that time spent filling out forms, obtaining signatures, and making sure the precise copy of a purchase order went to the correct desk-a collossal hassle just to purchase something insignifcant as paper clips-has been all but eliminated at SIUE with the advent of the P-card.

Of course, purchase orders haven't disappeared completely, but for the smaller items needed daily on this campus the P-card has gone a long way to save time and paper, according to Larry Hinton, director of Purchasing.

"The program has made several people in this department very happy," he said. "The P-card has saved us a lot of time because we now spend less time on small dollar purchases which permits us more time to research pricing and product availability on large dollar purchases."

Hinton also acknowledged the time and effort saved by the departments doing the purchasing. "The P-card has eliminated the time it took to prepare purchase requisitions, obtain signatures and mail them to Purchasing," Hinton said. "And, we have less deliveries in our Central Receiving area because these smaller purchases can be delivered directly to the departments."

In addition to purchases of items, the P-cards also may be used for flight reservations and conference registrations. "Each of these kinds of transactions also required paperwork and a check cut for each item," Hinton said. "That's all been eliminated with the P-card. Now, individuals can make their own reservations and immediate confirmations by telephone."

Ann Luttrell, credit card administrator for the program, said the university began the program in June 1998 with the intent to run a pilot program for six months at Carbondale, Edwardsville, and Springfield. "But by October the program was going so well we decided to go full ahead," she said. "We began at Edwardsville with 20 departments using 65 cards. Now the program involves approximately 130 departments with more than 500 P-cards in use."

Hinton said P-cards accounted for $5.6 million in purchases from 24,350 card transactions at SIUE during FY01. "I'm very pleased," Hinton said. "The program has exceeded our expectations."

While not the first university in Illinois to use a credit card system for small purchases, SIU was one of the early participants. Kenn Neher, vice chancellor for Administration, had seen a similar system work well in the military and then made the suggestion that such a system could work for SIU.

"The Air Force started using credit cards for small purchases in the early 1990s," Neher pointe out. "I'm not familiar now with how that branch of the armed forces operates its credit card system, but our program here is much more comprehensive than what the Air Force was doing when I left."

Neher echoed Hinton's satisfaction with the P-card program. "Our program is a major success and a fundamental change for the better in how we do business," Neher said. "Over 24,000 times last year, people didn't have to fill out purchase orders and wait weeks to obtain items they needed.

"They were able to make a phone call and get delivery in a few days- sometimes overnight."

SIUE Women's Soccer Continues To Flourish

Off to the best start in school history at 6-0, the women's soccer team heads into the weekend with a pair of games Coach Brian Krobesmeyer isn't going to overlook. SIUE plays away games at Quincy University on Friday at 5 p.m. and University of Missouri St. Louis on Sunday at noon.

"We have heated rivalries with these two schools," said Korbesmeyer. "These games should be close ones."

Korbesmeyer said he plans to stay with the same lineup that he has been using because it allows him to use his freshmen from the bench who have more energy left than their opponents. "We are able to score later in the game because of the fresh legs."

The Cougars' most recent victory was a 1-0 triumph at Lewis University on Sept. 14. Korbesmeyer said he thought the Cougars did not play with as much intensity as usual. "The game started three hours late, and the girls were not as sharp. There was a lack of concentration."

Colleen Creamer (St. Louis) scored SIUE's goal and was assisted by Ann Crawford (St. Louis) with about 18 minutes to play in the game. Korbesmeyer said the play of freshmen Lindsey Tiemeyer (St. Louis) and Crawford gave the Cougars a morale boost as they entered the game off the bench.

Defense has also been a huge part of the Cougars' success, noted Korbesmeyer. The defense has five shutouts in a row. He credited assistant coaches Bob Guion and Lynda Bowers for training the defense, which has allowed one goal in six games.

"Overall it has been a very encouraging way to start the season," said Korbesmeyer. "We only have two seniors, and the freshmen are really stepping up so the future looks promising."

Cougar Men's Soccer Face Rivals Quincy, UMSL

Men's soccer will face some traditionally bitter rivals this weekend. The Cougars, 3-1-2 overall and 0-0-1 in the GLVC, will travel to Quincy on Friday (9/21) and Missouri-St. Louis on Sunday (9/23).

"These games are very important for the team because they are conference games with a couple of our biggest rivals," said SIUE men's soccer Coach Ed Huneke. "We have a lot of tradition with these teams. We have played more games with these two teams than any others over the years."

SIUE is coming off a very difficult game, according to Huneke. The Cougars faced 15th-ranked Lewis University on Friday and tied 1-1 after two overtime periods. "It was a very emotional and intense game. Both teams showed heart and precision."

Huneke felt that SIUE's defense played a great game. "Our goalkeeper, Matt Evers (Edwardsville), did an excellent job with seven saves," said Huneke. "Chris Camacho (Quincy), Cress Maddox (Springfield) and Brian Horan (St. Louis) played well on defense."

Volleyball Cougars Opens 2-0 In GLVC

Volleyball Coach Todd Gober is finally smiling. For the first time in two weeks the Cougars are back at the .500 mark.

SIUE goes into this weekend's games with an overall record of 7-7 and a GLVC record of 2-0. This week features three conference matches for SIUE, including at the University of Southern Indiana on Wednesday (9/19). The Cougars play at the Vadalabene Center on Friday (9/21) at 7 p.m. against Bellarmine University and on Saturday (9/22) at 2 p.m. against Kentucky Wesleyan College.

Gober said Bellarmine will be a very competitive game. "I don't take anything for granted, but I really believe that we should come out of this weekend with two wins.

"It would be nice to start off the season 4-0 at home," said Gober. "We have to at least win our home games and then pull off a couple of big games on the road to be in the fight for the conference championship."

Gober said the Cougars are playing good defense, blocking well and serving well. However, he believes that the hitting percentage must improve to have the shot at a GLVC Tournament title. "The errors that we are dealing with can be eliminated with practice."

The Cougars defeated UM-St. Louis 30-18, 31-29, 30-26 on Friday at home. On Saturday, SIUE defeated Quincy 30-16, 30-27, 25-30, 30-24 at home. "I am happy with the way we played, but we did not play as well as we can play," said Gober. "We found a way to win in both games and that shows me that we are developing character, which is important."

Amanda Wulfe (Vacaville, Calif.), a freshman, led the team in kills with 21 for the weekend. "She had two very strong matches," said Gober. Jennifer Trame (Highland) came back from an leg injury and played well, according to Gober. She finished the weekend with 24 digs and leads the Cougars in digs per game with 2.66. Andrea Voss (St. Rose) is leading the GLVC in blocks with 1.26. Kelly Schaill (Princeton) and Stephanie Trame (Highland) also are among the GLVC leaders in blocks per game with 0.96.

Cougars Put 4-0 Record On The Line

Women's tennis hits the road with high hopes this weekend. The undefeated Cougars will travel to Evansville, Ind., to face Southern Indiana on Friday (9/21) with a 4-0 record. The Cougars will play at Kentucky Wesleyan.

"Southern Indiana is one of the better teams that we play and will be one of our more difficult matches," said Logan. "We will be working hard this week to prepare for it."

Logan believes this match will be important to the Cougars' conference standing. "Everyone must play well to win this match. We hope for the best with the doubles teams and then hope that we can pull out some of the singles."

The Cougars won their last two matches in the same day beginning with a 7-2 victories over Quincy and Missouri-St. Louis. SIUE won all of the doubles contests and set the stage for the victory with solid singles play, according to Logan.

Laura Zeeb (Greenville), Allison Coats (Belleville) and Keli Keener (Bethalto) all were 2-0 in singles for SIUE. The Cougars also won all of its doubles matches for the weekend.

"We are really emphasizing our doubles," said Logan. We want to win our doubles and start the matches ahead 3-0, which we did in both matches last weekend."

Cougars Switch Gears For Panther Open

Coach Darryl Frerker expected to already have three meets completed by now. With the cancellation of the Illinois State Invitational, Frerker looked elsewhere for an event for his men's and women's cross country teams.

The SIUE men and women's cross country teams will travel to Eastern Illinois University on Friday. The Cougars just added this meet to the schedule after having previously scheduled a week off from competition.

"I expect fast times this week," said Frerker. "I think that the week off probably really helped the runners. The team will be fresh and ready to go."

Eastern Illinois has a very flat, fast course according to Frerker. This will be the Cougars' last opportunity to run on a fast, flat course before the distances increase. SIUE's men will run 8,000 meters this week and the women will run 5,000 meters. Later in the season, these distances will increase to 6,000 meters for the women and 10,000 meters for the men.

International Center Head Realizes Dream In U.S.

When Silvia Torres came to the United States in 1987 from Lima, Peru, it took time for her to "adopt" her new country because of language barriers and the usual obstacles in learning how to live in a new culture.

But she did make a life for herself in the United States, and is now head of the SIUE International Trade Center. On Flag Day of this year the native Peruvian completed the "adoption process." She became a U.S. citizen.

And, the recent attacks on her country also brought back memories of her homeland in the 1980s and early 1990s when a terrorist group, Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path), was wreaking havoc in Peru and in neighboring South American countries.

Torres has headed the SIUE International Trade Center since 1998. The center assists Illinois businesses in selling their products and services overseas and is funded through the university and through Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. The center serves exporters in 47 Southern Illinois counties.

She recalls her life in Peru and being anxious about the terrorist activities in South America. "I truly identify with all Americans in light of these terrible attacks," she said. "I experienced the same horror, anger, and frustration during those Shining Path years in Peru " she said.

Making a new life in the United States included marriage to Steve Bowman in 1993. And, she continued to pursue her dream of citizenship. "It was important to me to finish the citizenship process so I could contribute my heritage to this country."

Torres is dedicated to her job and enjoys helping companies expand economic potential. "I love this job because of the work and the service we can provide to small businesses," she said. "I enjoy making a contribution to this country, to be a part of this country and helping the economy."

Torres' sister, Patricia Argotte, and her two children already are American citizens. Her parents, Manuel and Esther Torres, also are preparing to become U.S. citizens. "I just got my passport," she said with excitement. "It's been an exciting experience and it continues to be an interesting journey."

Melser Named Foundation's Director of Planned Giving

Harold Melser, who has 25 years of fund-raising experience, has joined the SIUE Foundation as director of Planned Giving.

Before coming to the university, Melser had been development director for world missions for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod since 1997. He also served as executive director of The Deaconness Foundation at Deaconness Health System in St. Louis for 17 years.

"It's easy to see-even for a newcomer-that there is a vision for SIUE," Melser said. "SIUE is a community-based university and is gathering more and more people and momentum to share in the aspirations of the university. There is no lack of people who would want to be a part of such a story. We have to find them."

Melser said planned giving is not an investment activity. "'Gift planning' says 'I plan to give as part of my strategy in life. For the things I believe in I will contribute and I have a plan for making those contributions.' Planned giving is more than a gift a week to my church or a monthly gift to charity," Melser said. "It's a consideration of what to do with accumulated wealth. And although it is not an investment activity, there are ways people can plan a gift and realize some income from it."

Melser said SIUE presents several strengths for someone who is in the Planned Giving director's position. He listed five:

• Influence on the community and region
• National interest in programs such as the Concrete Construction Resource Unit
• Alumni who are leaders in their community
• The planning effort that has been part of the university from the beginning
• Good use of state's and taxpayers' resources.

"I'm happy to be back on a college campus," Melser said. "I really am a teacher at heart. I have a fondness for SIUE; I met many alumni before I came to work here. I know the university's reputation, and it's a good reputation."

Melser was St. Louis president of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE, which is now the Association of Fundraising Professionals, AFP) in 1984-85, and was the chapter's Fund Raising Executive of the Year in 1986.

He served on the National Board of NSFRE from 1984 to 1987, and the Lutheran Charities Foundation Board of Directors from 1987 to 1996. He received his professional accreditation (CFRE) in 1982, and also is accredited as a Fellow in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (FAHP).

In addition to very strong fund-raising experience, Melser also was an assistant professor at Concordia University in Seward, Neb., for eight years. He has taught fund raising at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and has served on the faculty of The Fund Raising School, Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, since 1985.

He received a bachelor of science in Education from Ball State, and a master's in Communication from the University of Nebraska. Melser and his wife, Amy Melser, live in Columbia.

Dress For Success Southern Illinois Opens Site In Belleville

Greta Nunn, of Centreville, remembers admiring herself in the mirror when she was dressed in a navy blue pantsuit and black leather shoes. "It felt good to have on a nice suit that I could wear to a job interview," said Nunn, who got the items free of charge from Dress for Success Southern Illinois.

"I knew I was going to be able to make something more out of myself."

But what Nunn found hard to believe was there was someone willing to help women like her take the first steps toward finding employment. "Normally, you are just on your own," Nunn said. "When I first went to the Dress for Success office in East St. Louis and saw all the beautiful clothes, shoes, makeup and accessories, I couldn't believe they were giving these things away."

Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that outfits low-income women with clothes and accessories for job intereviews, giving them more confidence. Each referred client receives one suit for a job interview and another suit when she finds employment. The organization suits more than 30,000 women in more than 70 cities each year.

Locally, Dress for Success Southern Illinois has outfitted 1,000 women since its first site opened in July 1999 at 614 N. 7th St. in East St. Louis. The local chapter opened its newest site in August at 7705 W. Main St., Suite 15B, in Belleville.

SIUE and the SIUE East St. Louis Center have worked with Dress for Success Southern Illinois since it first came to East St. Louis, said Barbara Parker, executive director. "Also, the St. Clair County Head Start Program has been very helpful by assisting us with clothing drives," Parker said.

Representing SIUE on the Dress for Success Board of Directors are Kay Werner, Manager of Information Technology at the East St. Louis Center; and Gloria Atkins, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration-East St. Louis Operations. "Dress for Success offers an opportunity to assist women entering the work world in very tangible ways," Werner said.

"The donation of appropriate clothing, accessories and making monetary contributions enables women to look and feel work ready." Women then receive more support from Dress for Success once they become employed, Werner said. "Mentoring, coaching and meetings through the PWG (Professional Women's Group) offers additional tools and skills to make the work experience successful and fulfilling," Werner said.

"I am very happy to be a part in this exciting initiative."

Dress for Success is full of stories of victory, Werner said. For instance, Nunn interviewed for a job as a consultant with Kid Care and got the job. She has been helping those with no insurance get assistance on medical bills for their children.

Another Metro East resident was also outfitted by Dress for Success Southern Illinois. Helen Broaden put a well-dressed heel forward in her new job on the Information Desk at the East St. Louis Community College Center. "I feel real good about going to work," said Broaden of Centreville. "I was not able to purchase the kind of clothing I wanted. My self-esteem has grown a lot.

"Dress for Success has helped build my wardrobe and they make you feel like you're somebody."

The local chapter will conduct a Fall/Winter Suit Drive from Sept. 17-28. Those wanting to make cash donations, please make checks payable to Dress for Success Southern Illinois, and mail them to P.O. Box 157, East St. Louis, IL 62201. The organization also accepts new or gently worn women's suits, dresses, pantsuits, accessories, purses, shoes, new, packaged hosiery at the Belleville office (call (618) 398-3305 before delivering items) and at the following sites:

SIUE East St. Louis Center
411 E. Broadway, Room 2071
East St. Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-6948

SIUE St. Joseph's Head Start
1501 Martin Luther King Dr.
East St. Louis, IL 62205
(618) 875-9801

SIUE Bluff View Head Start
8100 Bunkum Road
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 394-0718

SIUE Belleville Head Start
1404 East Main
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-4681

Rendleman Hall, Room 0103
Edwardsville, IL 62026
(618) 650-2770

School of Dental Medicine,
2800 College Ave.
Administration Building #273, Room 1103
Alton, IL 62002-4700
(618) 474-7128

August 2001

Banner Message: 'Welcome'

What would Welcome Week be without a, well, welcoming message? So, the city of Edwardsville and the university cooperated to place an overhead banner on Buchanan Street between CVS Pharmacy and the city park.

It reads: "The City of Edwardsville and theUniversity Welcomes SIUE Students." And, as they did last year, many merchants throughout the city are displaying similar signs in storefront windows. The banner and the messages were plaed in time for students arriving on campus Aug. 17-19 for the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 20.

And, the welcoming continues with Welcome Week 2001 activities. So, when you get a chance, stroll out to the Stratton Quad and try to welcome someone. Here's a schedule of Welcome Week events:

• The New Wagner Art Gallery presents the annual Faculty Exhibition through Sept. 14.

• Chancellor David Werner will address the new student convocation Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 4 p.m. in Meridian Ballroom, on the first floor of the Morris University Center. Refreshments and entertainment will follow afterwards.

• The Kimmel Center offers a day of music, games, and food today, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Stratton Quadrangle. Student organization will offer food and information booths. Entertainment will be provided throughout the day.

• The Kimmel Center will present area businesses on the Stratton Quad from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, to show new students what the Southwestern Illinois area has to offer.

• Edwardsville Mayor Gary Niebur and Chancellor Werner will meet and greet students at noon Wednesday, Aug. 22, on the Stratton Quad. They also will be handing out free Dairy Queen Blizzards provided by area Dairy Queen stores.

• The University Center Board will present the MUC LateNighter from 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, to 2 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, in the Morris Center. Entertainment will be provided throughout the night, including psychics, sumo wrestling, and a laser and video dance party.

Meet The New Faculty

Marcus Agustin, Mathematics and Statistics, earned a master of science in 1991 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a doctorate at Bowling Green State University in 1997. His dissertation was titled "Dynamic Competing Risks Model: Inference and Applications." His current scholarly interest is reliability and survival analysis.

Bala Baptiste, Mass Communications, teaches mass media and society; writing for the media; public affairs reporting, among others. He is completing his doctoral studies at Indiana University. His scholarly interests include black culture, mass media, communications, and history. He enjoys writing, playing basketball, tennis, golf, and nature activities.

Charles Berger, English Language and Literature, teaches modern literature, contemporary literature, literary theory, and composition. He is a 1977 graduate of Yale University. His dissertation topic was "The Early and Middle Poetry of Wallace Stevens." He enjoys jogging, biking, and squash. He and his wife are the parents of two sons.

Bijoy Bordoloi, Computer Management and Information Systems, was awarded a Ph.D. in 1988 at Indiana University. A recent article, "Sustainability of IT-enabled Competitive Advantage and the Role of Software Patents: An Assessment and Directions for Research," (with co-authors), is forthcoming in the Journal of Strategic Information Systems. He enjoys bridge, films, and golf.

Susan Breck, Curriculum and Instruction, teaches pre-service and graduate teacher education. Her article, "Professional Development with Added Value: A Compelling and Pragmatic Reason for Team Planning," has been accepted for publication in spring 2002 by Rural Educator. She enjoys biking and reading.

Berit Brogaard, Philosophical Studies, is a 2000 graduate of the University of Buffalo. Her dissertation topic was "Philosophy of Language, Temporal Mereology." She has written several papers that have appeared in The Monist, Translation of the C.S. Peirce Society, and other journals. Current scholarly interests include American philosophy.

John Bryden, Mathematics and Statistics, was awarded a doctorate in 1991 at the University of Western Ontario. His scholarly interests are stable homotopy theory, topological and homotopy quantum field theory, and representation theory of quantum groups. He is the director of the NATO Advanced Research Programme in Topological Quantum Field Theory, and is a visiting professor at the Max-Planck-Institute for Mathematik in Bonn.

Rick Bunch, Geography, teaches geographic information systems and cartography. His dissertation topic was "Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Cognition." He has published in the Southeastern Journal of the Association of American Geographers. His scholarly interests are GIS and spatial cognition. He enjoys fishing and camping.

Livy Coe, Economics and Finance, teaches business statistics, introductory corporate finance, and derivative securities. He was awarded a master of science in 1978 at Colorado State University, an MBA degree in 1979 at Harvard Business School, and is working toward another MS at SIU Carbondale. His scholarly interest concerns community acceptance of dairy farms.

Virginia "Ginny" Cruz, Nursing, teaches nursing research, health care policy, nursing theory, and growth and development. She earned a doctorate in gerontological nursing at the University of Iowa in 1997. Her scholarly interest is family caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease patients (predictors of depression and interventions). She volunteers time for various charitable organizations.

Larry Dailey, Mass Communications, is a doctoral student at the University of Missouri. He is a scheduled panelist at the forthcoming AEJMC Convention in Washington, D.C., on the topic of convergence of media. He enjoys spending time with his family and bicycling. He is a former multimedia producer for MSNBC on the Internet, and has worked as a newspaper photographer and photo department manager.

Seran Dogancay-Aktuna, English Language and Literature, teaches courses in language teaching methods, language awareness, language and culture, graduate writing, and grammar pedagogy. Scholarly interests include the role of cultural factors in language learning and teaching, and language planning and policy making. She enjoys time with her 3 1/2 yr. old son, and traveling and cooking.

Chris Dussold, Economics and Finance, was awarded a Ph.D. in finance from the University of Missouri earlier this year. His dissertation topic was "The Nature of IPO Lockups." His scholarly intersts are new securities issues and regulation. He enjoys running and bridge.

Hiroshi Fujinoki, Computer Science, expects to receive a doctorate this month in August from the University of South Florida. An article he co-authored, "The Directed Reverse Path Join (DRPJ) Protocol," is scheduled to appear in Computer Communication. He hopes to start a research lab in the area of computer networks, and to contribute to the standardization of computer network protocols.

Denise Gibson, Nursing, teaches public health nursing and mental health nursing. She received a master of science in nursing from SIUE in 1998. Her scholarly interests include medication efficacy of new generation antipsychotics; nursing practice within the inpatient setting; and restraints and seclusion-standards and practice in reducing use of these interventions. She plans to pursue doctoral studies. She and her husband are the parents of 14 year old twin girls and a son, 11.

Kyle Hagen, Restorative Dentistry, is a 1996 graduate of the SIU School of Dental Medicine. His current scholarly interests include posterior composites, and bonding agents. He enjoys golf, movies, traveling, most sports, family, and NASCAR.

Abdulatif Hamad, Physics, teaches conceptual physics lab, optics, and experimental methods of optical spectroscopy. A 1996 doctoral graduate of Oklahoma State University, his dissertation concerned "Nonlinear Optical Properties of CdTe and Laser-Induced Grating in Eu3+-Doped Silicate Glasses." He enjoys his family, sports, and reading.

Linda Harbison, Nursing, earned a master of science in nursing, with a clinical specialty in medical-surgical nursing, from SIUE. Her thesis topic concerned cardiac rehabilitation. She enjoys intensive care nursing. A mother of four children, she and her husband have been married for eight years.

Rhoda Headley, Nursing, received post-master's certification as an adult nurse practitioner in 1997 from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Her scholarly interest is in the area of evidence-based clinical practice. She is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, 21st General Hospital.

Mark Hedley, Sociology, was awarded a Ph.D. at the University of Arizona in 1994. His dissertation topic was "Sentiments of Sexism: Cultural Transmission and Male Motivation." His scholarly interests include social movements, and volunteerism and social protest. He enjoys cooking and swimming.

Christienne L. Hinz, Historical Studies, teaches East Asian history, world history, and Japanese history. She recently made a presentation, "Women Beyond the Role: Misfits and Outcasts Among Japanese Female Entrepreneurs," at the Business History Conference in Miami. She enjoys fiber arts, ceramics, gardening, fiction, and equestrian sport.

Lenore Horner, Physics, was awarded a Ph.D. at SUNY-Stony Brook. She published an article in the May 2001 edition of Nebraska Academy Science titled "Hypergeometric Functions: Towards a Generalized Treatment of Contiguous Relations." Her scholarly interests include hypergeometric functions, and computational modeling of electrons in 2D and astrong magnetic field (Beowulf clusters). She enjoys reading, cycling, and music.

Carol Huang, Educational Leadership, graduated earlier this year from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her dissertation topic was "The Soft Power of the U.S. Education and the Formation of a Chinese American Intellectual Community at Urbana-Champaign 1905-1954." She enjoys traveling and gardening.

Kevin M. Hubbard, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, is a 1996 graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla. His dissertation topic concerned "DC and DLC Based Device Control." His current scholarly interests concern automation, computer integrated manufacturing, and environmentally friendly manufacturing.

Sharon James McGee, English Language and Literature, is a 1999 graduate of Purdue University. She teaches technical writing, academic writing and research methods, and composition studies. Her scholarly interests include empirical research methodology, including feminist research; teacher response; technical writing; and activism/politics in pedagogy. She was a faculty member at Kansas State University for three years, and served on the Faculty Senate.

Jeremy Jewell, Psychology, is a graduate of the University of Texas-Austin. He teaches in the areas of cognitive assessment and adolescent psychology. He has an article in progress, "The Effect of IQ on Treatment Success in a Residential Treatment Setting." His scholarly interests include the impact of family environment on the development of child psychopathology. He enjoys hiking, camping, and family activities.

Joe Keene, Applied Dental Medicine, attended Loyola University and the University of Nebraska. He teaches in the area of periodontology. Co-author of several articles, the most recent in preparation is "Prevalence of Dental Anxiety and Related Changes in Cardiovascular Status During Exodontia in an Open-air Rural Clinic." Scholarly interests include diabetes mellitus and oral disease, and periodontal disease.

David Knowlton, Educational Leadership, is a graduate of the University of Memphis. He teaches educational psychology, microcomputer in education, and special topics in instructional technology. He is the co-editor of a book, Principles of Effective Teaching in the Online Classroom (Jossey-Bass, 2000). He and his wife, Heather, have a one-year-old daughter, Emma.

Larry LaFond, English Language and Literature, graduate earlier this year from the University of South Carolina. He made a presentation, "Understanding Diachronic Changes from Null to Overt Pronouns in Freud," at a meeting this past January of the Linguistic Society of America. He is interested in second language learning, discourse analysis, and religious and political rhetoric. He enjoys tennis, chess, and scuba diving.

Elliott Lessen joined the SIUE faculty recently as dean of the School of Education. He earned a doctorate in 1976 at the University of Florida. His scholarly interests include collaboration and team building, large class teaching, and student development in higher education. He enjoys golf, working out, sporting/athletic events, travel, reading, and collecting art.

Mary Sue Love, Management and Marketing, teaches organizational behavior and leadership. She graduated earlier this year from the University of Missouri-Columbia. The author or co-author of several articles, she is currently revising a paper for the Eighth Annual Advances in Management meeting on "Self-in-community: Toward a Definition that Encompasses Both Individualism and Collectivism."

Greg Luttrell, Civil Engineering, graduated earlier this year from Kansas State University. His dissertation concerned modern roundabout operation. His scholarly interests are seat belt refining, roundabout operation, and equitable justice. His avocational interest is alternate modes of transportation other than gas-powered vehicles.

Kent Neely joined the faculty recently as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He earned a doctorate in 1976 from Wayne State University. His dissertation topic was "The National Endowment for the Arts Theatre Program: An Historical Analysis." He enjoys hiking, motorcycling, reading, listening to music, and cooking.

Pam Newland, Nursing, teaches physical assessment and medical-surgical clinicals. She received a master of science in nursing from SIUE in 1998. Her master's thesis concerned "Use and Effectiveness of Alternative Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis." Her scholarly interest is in the area of pain in multiple sclerosis. She enjoys travel and reading.

Alex Peregrina, Restorative Dentistry, teaches courses in removable prosthodontics, fixed prosthodontics, and occlusion. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University. His research concerns dental materials (impression, alloys); the color of dental porcelains; and teaching methods in pre-clinical teaching. He enjoys the arts and sports.

Laurie Puchner, Educational Leadership, teaches in the area of educational psychology and research methods. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Her dissertation topic was "The Socio-Economic Impact of Literacy Program Participation on Women in Rural Mali." Her scholarly interests concern learning centers and motivation in elementary school, and professional development schools.

Ron Sandler, Philosophical Studies, graduated from the University of Wisconsin earlier this year. He recently wrote "The Least We Can Do," which appeared in Ethics for Everyday, Summer 2001. His scholarly interests are ethical theory in the modern period and environmental ethics. He enjoys bridge, soccer, skiing, and traveling.

Sara Sawyer, Biology, teaches introductory zoology and animal physiology. She is a 1998 graduate of UCLA. Her dissertation topic was "Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Temperature-induced Cnidarian Bleaching." Her scholarly interests include interactions within symbioses, and cell adhesion and cytoskeleton interactions.

Geoff Schmidt, English Language and Literature, teaches creative writing, literature, and composition. He received an MFA in creative writing in 1990 from the University of Alabama. He is working on a novel, God's Overcoat, and a collection of poems, Puritanical. He enjoys baseball, croquet, music, comic books, and gardening. He and his wife, Nicola, are the parents of Zoe, 5, and Amanda, 3.

Vicki Scott, Special Education and Communication Disorders, teaches reading and language arts methods, and math methods. Her doctorate is from the University of Kansas. Current scholarly interests include phonemic awareness and multidisciplinary collaboration. She enjoys fishing, camping, reading, and play time with her children.

Kerry Slattery, Construction, teaches construction materials, construction methods, structural systems, and risk management. A 1989 graduate of the University of Mississippi, his current scholarly interests are developing "design by analysis" software for structural systems and highway work zone construction issues. Avocational interests include running, skiing, hiking, canoeing, and church/school volunteer work.

Steve Tamari, Historical Studies, teaches world history, Middle East history, and Arab-Israeli conflict. He earned a doctorate in 1998 at Georgetown University. Scholarly interests include Syria; the Ottoman Empire; and the Palestinians and Israelis. He enjoys pottery and bird-watching.

Bob Trumpbour, Mass Communications, teaches radio production and media studies. He is a doctoral candidate at Pennsylvania State University. His dissertation topic is "Media Coverage of Stadium Construction in Major Cities." This month he is scheduled to make a presentation at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. He enjoys home improvement and media history.

Beatrix Ulrich, Theater and Dance, received an MFA earlier this year from the University of South Dakota. Her thesis project involved producing Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance. Her scholarly interest is costume history. She enjoys rubber-stamp art.

Jim Wilkerson, Management and Marketing, graduated earlier this year from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has published articles in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology and the Journal of Applied Psychology. He enjoys choral music, theater, reading, and beach time with his family.

Bluff Hall Is Newest Home For Students On Campus

The newest member of the residence hall triumvirate is open and doing quite well, thanks. Also, mark your calendars for the dedication of Bluff Hall at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12.

With the addition of Bluff Hall, the number of students living on campus in the three halls and in Cougar Village is nearly 3,000.

Here's how the population is grouped on campus: Prairie Hall-all freshman, non-smoking; Woodland Hall-freshman and upperclassmen, one wing smoking; Bluff Hall-Focus Interest Communities (grouping by interest or major study), international students, all non-smoking; Cougar Village-upperclassmen, graduate students, families

Students are settling into Bluff Hall and the newness hasn't yet worn off. Here are some facts about the latest jewel in the university's crown:

• 507 beds; two students per room
• Constructed at a cost of $18 million; River City Construction Co. of Peoria was the general contractor
• Telephone, cable TV, and internet connections in each room
• 120,000 square feet of usable space
• Lecture Room
• Multi-Function Room
• Learning Resource Center for quiet study
• Computer lab with internet access
• Café
• Laundry room with coin-operated or student ID access

As part of the new construction and for the convenience of students, new walkways have been added connecting Bluff Hall with the Engineering Building and the Art and Design Building.

Two Ameritech Gifts Will Benefit Arts & Sciences

The Ameritech/SBC Foundation gave $50,000 in two gifts recently to the College of Arts and Sciences-$25,000 for a "Smart Classroom" and $25,000 to help kick off the Friends of Sou'wester organization, a new support group for the literary journal published for more than 40 years by the Department of English Language and Literature.

Walter Hickey, regional director of External Affairs for Ameritech, was instrumental in helping CAS obtain the gifts, according to Marilyn Marsho, director of Development for CAS. Hickey was an English major at SIUE during the 1970s and is currently enrolled as a graduate student.

With the help of the Ameritech gift, a classroom in Peck Hall will be renovated as a Smart Classroom for use as a CAS lecture room, with access to the latest computer technology. Marsho said the classroom will have a console to project computerized and internet information onto a screen.

"Smart Classroom technology provides a computer console that will allow instructors to individualize teaching material, taking information from the computer and projecting it directly onto a large screen" Marsho said. "It also allows instructors to take advantage of a world of information via the Internet."

One instructor who has used a similar Smart Classroom at SIUE said such an environment provides more than access to the internet. "The Smart Classroom also allows me to teach research techniques to my students," said Dallas Browne, chair of the Department of Anthropology. He said he is able to show students where to find census data, what databases to access, and detail the research process they would use.

"It really expands what you can do in the classroom," Browne said. "There's no comparison between a lecture using this technology and a professor using chalk and a blackboard."

The second gift from Ameritech was presented as seed money for the Friends of Sou'wester. "The magazine's not in trouble," says Fred Robbins, editor of Sou'wester. "But it needs to grow, and to do that we need additional funding above and beyond what the English department can provide."

Robbins, who is retiring Sept. 1 after more than 30 years' service to the university, said he hopes the friends organization attracts both readers and writers. "The group is for those who are interested in matters literary," Robbins said.

"The group is charged with raising funds to guarantee continuity of Sou'wester," he said. "If we don't make some changes, the magazine will wither. I'd like to stay involved with the magazine through this friends group."

Illinois Sen. Evelyn Bowles, who was on hand for the check presentation, said she has been a subscriber to Sou'wester for many years and is a close friend of Robbins. "We need to find ways of supporting the literary arts, which are vital to the intellectual and cultural lives of the university and the community, just as they add a vital dimension to the lives of the people of the state of Illinois," Bowles said in a prepared statement.

She also acknowledged Ameritech's generosity and thanked Hickey for his efforts in helping secure the grant. "We all hope that other corporations will imitate Ameritech's generosity to the literary arts."

Professor Presents Study At Ecological Society Meeting

Forest plants and animals exist in a delicate balance and imposing changes will have consequences. According to Associate Biological Sciences Professor Kurt Schulz, forest management practices should be studied more closely to make sure the consequences aren't dire.

After more than six years of research in forests of northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan, Schulz recently revealed his findings at the annual conference in Madison, Wis., of the Ecological Society of America, where 3,000 scientists gathered to discuss various aspects of ecology.

Funded by a U.S. Forest Service grant, Schulz's study discovered that selective harvest of forests over several decades may reduce the diversity of smaller plants growing on the forest floor. "These species are key sources of food and habitat for the thriving community of organisms which make up the bulk of forest biodiversity," Schulz explained.

"Selective harvest followed by abundant natural regrowth of trees seems like a good thing, but because forests may be harvested every 20 years, effects on the understory accumulate," he said. "I'm recommending we should, perhaps, rethink what we've been doing."

Schulz likened forest ecology to a knitted sweater. "If you pick at the stitching of that sweater, eventually it will fall apart because the stitches are interwoven. You don't have to pick at the sweater long before it's gone. In the forest, if you disturb it too many times, we lose organisms in the understory and when we lose those organisms we begin to lose other species that depend on them."

His presentation was reported in BioMedNet, a Web magazine from Med Line, which provides a major database for medical and scientific research.

Schulz is quick to note, as he did in his presentation for the Society, that he doesn't want to be the one "who cries wolf," but that the situation needs to be studied further in other parts of the country. "This is just one study in one, albeit important, Midwestern forest system," he points out.

A "Chief Grant," which is the research funding Schulz received from the Forest Service, is quite competitive. "Less than one percent of proposals were funded and it's unusual for a state school the size of SIUE to obtain this type of Forest Service grant. So, I'm proud of that accomplishment."

Tanzanian Prime Minister to Speak Here August 29

Most people might recognize the country of Tanzania for Mt. Kilimanjaro, or the island of Zanzibar, or the 1998 bombing of the U.S. Embassy at Dar es Salaam.

Few would recognize Tanzania, one of the world's poorest countries, as a successful experiment in inclusivity and a major player in attempts to bring peace to a region where tribal hatred has become the most disastrous war currently being waged.

Tanzanian Prime Minister Frederick Sumaye will bring that story to Meridian Ballroom at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29. Sumaye, Tanzania's prime minister since his appointment by a democratically elected president in 1995, will discuss the genocide in Rwanda arising from tribal hatred between the Tutsis and Hutus.

The tribal war has spilled over into neighboring Burundi and The Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 2.5 million people have been killed-most of them systematically hacked to death with machetes-and millions of refugees have streamed into Tanzania.

While its neighbors to the west have been at war, Tanzania has been relatively stable. The embassy bombing and recent political unrest in Zanzibar have been the only significant signs of problems.

Dallas Browne, SIUE professor and chair of anthropology, and honorary consul for Tanzania, says that the relative peace in Tanzania stems from an official policy of inclusion.

"Tanzania has tribal factions just like Rwanda," said Browne, who monitored the elections in Zanzibar last year as one of 16 international experts chosen by the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES).

"But the country has managed to avoid the problems that factional differences can cause by creating a formal policy that brings the tribes into contact with each other.

"For example, if you work for the Tanzanian government, you have to go outside your region and outside your tribe. You have to learn the language and dances, the food and customs of the tribe that dominates that region."

Browne said the political parties have taken that concept a step further by purposely reaching out to the country's minorities. The population is 99 percent African, but there are significant populations of Asians and European Caucasians. He said the political parties will not let the members of those populations "be shy" about participating in government. In fact, the parties often compete to bring minorities into their party structure.

"It's amazing that in a region where such terrible atrocities have taken place, Tanzania has been stable," Browne said.

"And I think the social and political structure makes all the difference. Just outside Tanzania's borders there is a very, very sad situation. Most people think that the war between the Tutsis and Hutus ended years ago, when the mainstream media coverage stopped. But, the war goes on," he said.

"This is the most venal of tribal hatreds and the crimes are as atrocious as any war has produced. People were and are being hacked to death, and it's a very slow and painful death. Think about this: at their worst, the killings produced a situation where if a person wanted to die quickly by bullet, they had to pay. They had to pay for their own execution.

"Prime Minister Sumaye is trying to return the world's focus to these atrocities," Browne pointed out, "and the immediate need to bring peace and stability to the region." 

July 2001

Staff Senate Announces Attendance Prize Winners

Winners of attendance prizes at the SIUE Fitness and Benefits Fair in May have been announced.

Two employees won prizes funded by vendors' fees: David Daiber, of University Graphics, Publications and Printing, a mountain bicycle, and Sharon Giffhorn, of Purchasing, a 19-inch color television set.

Other winners included:

Sheila Sorrell, of Textbook Services, and Judy Walter, of Student Financial Aid, folding chairs; Susan Stephan, of Facilities Management, and Deanna Taylor, of Human Resources, back packs; all donated by TIAA-CREF;

Elke Harris-McIntosh, of University Services to East St. Louis, a One-Year Student Fitness Center Membership, from Campus Recreation;

Shirley Clayton, of the College of Arts and Sciences, Denise Hunt, of Human Resources, and Karen Straube, of the Bursar office, each one-month membership to Our Health Club & Spa in Glen Carbon;

Janet Caselton, of Continuing Education, Jim Gilmore, of Housing, Steve Snyder, of Biological Sciences, Don Stahlheber, of Purchasing, and Kerri Weishaupt, of Academic Counseling and Advising Titlist golf balls; Michele Bensa, of Curriculum and Instruction, and Michael Pulley, of Information Technology, golf shirts; Catherine Banks, of Lovejoy Library, Cheryl Marshall, of Continuing Education, and Lynda Pavia, of Facilities Management, Women and Investing (book); all donated by Martin Wier Financial.

Volunteers Being Sought For State Games Of America

Volunteers from SIUE are being sought to help make the upcoming State Games of America a success. A wide variety of volunteer areas are available at each of the venues covering 15 exciting sporting events, four of which will occur on the SIUE campus.

The Southwestern Illinois region and the St. Louis Metropolitan Area will again play host to the State Games of America from Aug. 10-12.

Those interested in making these games a memorable event for the athletes, fans, the university, and the community, please take a moment to complete a volunteer application available at: www.stlouissports.org. Any questions about volunteering, call Becky Painter: (314) 992-0687.

Staff Senate Talent Search Picking Up Steam For Event

The University Staff Senate is looking for some Virginia Baked Hams, the human kind who enjoy singing, dancing, and performing.

Their talents will be used again at the annual Ice Cream Cabaret scheduled during Welcome Week. Proceeds from the Aug. 24 event, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Meridian Ballroom, will support the University Staff Senate Scholarship Fund.

According to Laura Scaturro, the Staff Senate is seeking faculty, staff, or student entertainers to perform during the cabaret. "If you can sing, dance, juggle, mime, play an instrument, or perform a dramatic reading, we would love to include you in the festivities.

"This also is a great way to highlight your office and services," Scaturro said. "The printed program distributed that day will list each performer, his or her department and a brief description of the service the office provides."

A $5 admission includes a deluxe ice cream sundae; performers will be admitted free. There also will be attendance prizes for a few lucky people attending the event.

Those interested in performing may e-mail Scaturro, Eric Barnett, Donna Blackwell, Rebecca Dabbs-Kayser, Gary Dunn, William Dusenbery, Jesse Harris, Gloria Hartmann, Bill Hendey, Carolyn Howard, A. G. Monaco, Judy Pifer, Chad Rogers, Connie Schaefer, Melanie Schoenborn, or Linda Wense.

Bluff Hall Stands Ready To Serve Student Population

The newest member of the residential hall family-Bluff Hall-has been inspected and awaits its turn to serve the student population who will arrive in 17 days. But first, employees will get a chance to see the new hall during tour opportunities Aug. 15.

According to Housing Director Michael Schultz, the new residence hall was finished in plenty of time for the Fall Semester, unlike its two predecessors. "On the first two (Woodland and Prairie halls), we had about a year to get each of them constructed and opened," Schultz pointed out. "With Bluff Hall, we had 16 months. We got the timing right on this one," he said with a smile.

Schlutz also said his office has the advantage of experience in dealing with the first two residence halls. "This time we knew what to include in the original contract for Bluff Hall because of what was learned in building the first two halls. Third time's the charm," Schultz quipped. "Adding change orders after the fact can slow down the construction process, so this time went a lot smoother."

The new hall has 507 beds and is at near capacity for Fall Semester, Schultz said. "It's a clone of Woodland Hall, with a Multi-Function Room, but with a larger lecture room. There also is a cafe with a good selection of food and snacks," he said.

With the addition of Bluff Hall, the number of students living on campus in the three halls and in Cougar Village will be 2,961. Here's how the population will be grouped on campus:

• Prairie Hall-all freshman, non-smoking
• Woodland Hall-freshman and upperclassmen, one wing smoking
• Bluff Hall-Focus Interest Communities (FICs), international students, all non-smoking
• Cougar Village-upperclassmen, graduate students, families

Tours for employees are scheduled from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15. There's also a dedication set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12. As part of the new construction and for the convenience of students, new walkways have been added connecting Bluff Hall with the Engineering Building and the Art and Design Building.

"Students will be moving in from Aug. 17 to Aug. 19," Schultz said, "and we'll be ready for the Aug. 20 beginning of classes."

EHS Office Looking For Mercury Thermometers

As children years ago, we had no idea that playing with mercury and watching it roll around on a flat surface could make us sick.

Now we know better that the liquid metal is toxic and that's why Dave McDonald and his crew have been collecting mercury-filled thermometers from departments on campus.

McDonald, coordinator of SIUE's Office of Environmental Health and Safety, said the office recently conducted a thermometer exchange initiative to accept mercury thermometers from departments on campus. These units were then provided new non-mercury thermometers.

"The old thermometers can break, releasing tiny mercury droplets to the environment," McDonald said. "The droplets can expose staff and students to toxic mercury vapors if not cleaned up properly. The broken thermometers can also result in exposures to personnel during the cleanup process."

McDonald said the cost of cleanup and disposal for one mercury thermometer can be as high as $500. Mercury thermometers collected through this initiative will be recycled off-site to recover the mercury. "We are working with SIU Carbondale's Center for Environmental Health and Safety on this project," McDonald explained.

"We ship our thermometers to the Carbondale center and they extract the mercury and, when there's enough quantity, it is shipped to B.F. Goldsmith Chemical and Metal Corp. in Evanston," he said. "They in turn recycle it to other manufacturers of products that use mercury, such as makers of fluorescent light bulbs.

"Our initiative will help to reduce the number of broken mercury thermometer spills and minimize personnel and environmental exposures to mercury," McDonald said.

Any departments or units still using mercury-filled thermometers should contact the EHS office, Ext. 3584.

BOT OKs Outdoor Sports Complex, UC Roof Repairs

An outdoor sports complex at SIUE gained budget and project approval recently in action taken by the SIU Board of Trustees at its regular monthly meeting.

In other business on July 12, the board awarded a roofing contract to Shay Roofing Inc., of Millstadt, for replacement of the 63,850-square-foot roof for the Delyte W. Morris University Center. The $559,862 roofing contract is part of the overall $19.6 million repairs and renovation of the center planned over the next three years. Roofing costs will come from proceeds remaining from revenue bonds sold in 1999 for construction of Bluff Hall.

The $700,000 outdoor sports complex will be funded through a combination of Campus Recreation and Student Welfare and Activity Fees (SWAF), as well as operating funds. The proposal must be submitted to the Illinois Board of Higher Education for its approval as a non-instructional capital improvement project.

The complex would provide enhanced multi-purpose use for Campus Recreation's intramural, recreational, and club sports programs to accommodate needs expressed by a growing population of residential students at the university.

Under the proposal, the complex will include improved intramural sports fields, an additional lighted and fenced field, a lighted golf driving range and putting green, and a central 1,800-square-foot support building serving the entire complex.

According to Narbeth Emmanuel, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, the complex will provide a quality environment for intramural sports activities. "We have found that one of the highest priorities among our students for extracurricular activities is intramural sports," Emmanuel said. "The new outdoor complex will enhance the quality of campus life we provide our students."

The first phase of the sports complex project would include all the planned improvements without the support building, while the second phase would include construction of the building.

Arts & Issues To Begin Seventeenth Season At SIUE

Following a proven format-blending artistic presentations with forums for global concerns-the Arts & Issues series begins its 17th season at SIUE, where Southwestern Illinois audiences have come to expect quality entertainment and provocative presentations from entertainers and newsmakers from around the world.

All Arts & Issues events are presented at 7:30 p.m. either in Meridian Ballroom of the Delyte W. Morris University Center or in Katherine Dunham Hall theater, unless otherwise noted.

The upcoming season begins Sept. 14 with the Chicago Brass Quintet offering a range of music from Bach to Bernstein, from Gabrieli to Gershwin, blending their style, grace, dazzling technique and humor into a marvelous evening of music and fun. The quintet will appear in Meridian Ballroom.

Returning to the Arts & Issues stage after 12 years is IMAGO Theatre, presenting Frogz, on Oct. 17 in Dunham Hall theater. The event is "creature theater" at its best, staged with ingenious masks, mesmerizing movement, outlandish costumes, and finger-snapping music to create a carnival of the absurd.

Nobel Prize winner Lech Walesa will speak Nov. 9 in Meridian Ballroom, with his theme of "Democracy: The Never Ending Battle." In 1980, he led the 10-million-member Solidarity Labor Movement that inspired fear in the hearts of Communist leaders and hope in the hearts of those starved for freedom.

Singer, songwriter, and comedienne Christine Lavin-the original "Babe" from the singing group, The Babes, will perform in concert Nov. 30 in Dunham Hall theater. With only an acoustic guitar and an endless supply of witty anecdotes, she takes audiences on a wonderful journey.

Juan Williams, columnist and White House correspondent for the Washington Post and now host of NPR's "Talk of the Nation," will speak about "Eyes on the Prize: The Truths of American Race Relations" on Friday, Jan. 25, in Meridian Ballroom. Williams' inspirational and informative speaking style has earned him praise from college audiences throughout the country.

The life of Mahalia Jackson, the most famous gospel singer in American musical history, will be told in song at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Mahalia: A Gospel Musical, to be staged at Edwardsville High School auditorium. This event takes audiences from Jackson's poor beginnings as the grandchild of plantation slaves to her international fame performing before presidents and royalty.

Next, the Boys of the Lough hits the Arts & Issues stage at Dunham Hall on Thursday, March 21, performing music ranging from traditional melodies of Ireland to the fiddle music of Shetland, Scotland, and North America. With more than 30 years' entertaining experience to audiences around the world, the Boys of the Lough display their well-known ready wit and sense of fun.

The 2001-02 Arts & Issues series draws to a close with Keith Campbell, a cell biologist/embryologist with 28 years' scientific experience who will speak about "Cloning: What We Can Do and Should We Do It" on Thursday, April 18, in Meridian Ballroom. Much of Campbell's career has been in the field of cell growth; last year he published Dolly, recalling his experiences with the cloning of that now famous Scottish sheep.

Arts & Issues season tickets are available now at $98 for all eight events; students, $49. For ticket information, call (618) 650-2626, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2626; write: Arts & Issues, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1083; or by e-mail, rwalker@siue.edu. Admission includes free parking in the lots behind the Morris University Center or Dunham Hall theater.

Karen Stovall Named To Accounting Operations Post

Karen Ann (Dochwat) Stovall has been named associate director of Financial Affairs for Accounting Operations (Controller), according to David Heth, director of Financial Affairs.

Stovall received her bachelor's in Business Administration with a specialty in Accounting in 1978 from SIUE and is a CPA.

In her new position, Stovall will be responsible for Administrative Accounting, Property Control, and Accounts Payable. Earnie Newton, the current leader of those units, announced his retirement effective April 2002. After a brief training period, Karen will assume responsibility Oct. 1, 2001.

Before joining the university, Stovall was employed by St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Granite City for 20 years. During her tenure at the medical center she was an accountant, assistant controller, and controller. She took the controller position in 1988, and her areas of responsibility were Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Budgeting, and Fixed Asset Reporting.

Stoval also had been auditor in the St. Louis office of Arthur Andersen for three years.

While a student at SIUE, she worked in the Office of Admissions and Records and the Internal Audit office. She also was a secretary in Textbook Services at SIUE for a year.

Stovall is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She and her husband, Greg, and their two daughters, Kristin, 20, and Lauren, 13, reside in Granite City. Kristin is a Business major currently in her junior year at SIUE. Lauren is an eighth-grader who is very active in softball, basketball, volleyball, and cheerleading.

Patricia Harrison Named ESTL Center Director

Patricia A. Harrison has been appointed director of the East St. Louis Center.

"I'm delighted to announce this appointment," said Provost Sharon Hahs. "Patricia's extensive successful administrative experience has been in evidence during her nearly two decades of service at the East St. Louis Center."

Harrison served as assistant director of the center for five years. She most recently assumed the position of acting director of the center following the retirement of center Director Willie J. Epps in January 2000. Harrison received the recommendation of a search committee following a national search.

Harrison holds a bachelor of science in Biological Sciences from Illinois State University and a master of science in Educational Administration and Supervision.

The East St. Louis Center provides academic and non-academic services for persons of all ages and backgrounds within the University's service region, particularly the city of East St. Louis. The Center's classrooms and laboratories support the offering of University upper-division and graduate-credit courses in selected programs as determined by community needs.

The center also operates the East St. Louis Charter School which this fall will begin its third year as a school of choice for youths 14 to 19 years of age in the East St. Louis School District boundaries. The SIUE center also is the site of community service programs and activities that address a variety of public-school and preschool-age children's needs.

It also encourages and assists potential college students, seeks to enhance the cultural and aesthetic values of those within the community, and fosters community involvement. Notable among the Center's public service efforts are the Head Start Program, Upward Bound/Science Awareness Program, the East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts, comprehensive dental care through a dental clinic operated by the SIU School of Dental Medicine, a nurse-managed health care facility through the SIUE School of Nursing, and an optometry clinic in partnership with the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Hampton Named Foundation Financial Affairs Director

Richard P. Hampton was named director of Financial Affairs July 1 for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Foundation, according to G. Patrick Williams, SIUE's vice chancellor for Development and Public Affairs and CEO of the foundation.

Hampton, who earned a bachelor's in accountancy at SIUE in 1990, also is a CPA and currently a Level III candidate for the Chartered Financial Analyst program. He recently was elected treasurer for the city of Edwardsville.

In his new position, Hampton is responsible for management and maintenance of state appropriated funds and the budgets of SIUE's Office for Development and Public Affairs, as well as tracking and reporting activities in the SIUE Foundation's investment portfolio, and management of the activities of the foundation's investment management firms. He also will manage and maintain SIUE Alumni Association accounts, both state and local.

Before joining the university, Hampton had been chief deputy and investment officer for the Madison County Treasurer's Office since 1998. From 1990-98 he was comptroller in the Madison County Auditor's Office. During that time Hampton also was a financial accounting and managerial accounting instructor at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Hampton is a member of the Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the SIUE Alumni Association, and the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association. He and his wife, Holly, a teacher at Staunton Junior High School, and their two children, Maren, 3, and Cole, 1, reside in Edwardsville. 

June 26, 2001

School Of Pharmacy Given Go Ahead By SIU Board

A new School of Pharmacy will become the third health-related school-along with Dental Medicine and Nursing-at SIUE, under a proposal approved earlier this month by the SIU Board of Trustees. The proposal must be approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

The new SIUE program, expected to begin in 2004, would offer a doctor of Pharmacy degree and would seek accreditation from the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education.

The board also proposed a $4.4 million operating budget for the new School, which includes an estimated $1.7 million from tuition revenue and $2.7 million from state general revenue. The proposal also calls for construction of a 27,500 square foot building at an estimated cost of $6.3 million. A phased-in equipment budget of $1.6 million also is included in the proposal.

Under the proposal, an eventual enrollment of about 300 is expected, while about 40 faculty members will be required for the degree program. In addition, shared biomedical sciences and library faculty also would be required. The SIUE curriculum would be a four-year professional program, accepting qualified students who have completed an accredited two-year pre-professional curriculum, according to the proposal.

VOA Architects, of Chicago, will develop a rendering and a more detailed cost estimate for the project on the SIUE campus. The entire program is subject to final approval by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois General Assembly.

Summer Showbiz 2001 Production Of Godspell Opens July 12

Staging for the Summer Showbiz 2001 production of Stephen Schwartz's hit musical Godspell will be very different from the norm. Just about everyone will be onstage, including the orchestra. The musical opens July 12 in the Katherine Dunham Hall theater.

The rock opera production, part of SIUE's SummerArts 2001 program, focuses on parables from the New Testament. "The essence of each production of Godspell is determined by the unique nature of the cast members," says director Janet Strzelec. "My cast is primarily young and full of wonderful ideas and energy, so I'm trying to incorporate input from the cast whenever possible."

She explained that it's a different kind of play, more of a group effort rather than focused on any one character. "Godspell is not just about Christ, but about the strength and wonders of community," she said.

This is the first directing effort for Strzelec, who recently completed an MFA in Directing at Lindenwood University. She has been assistant director for two previous Summer Showbiz productions (Annie and Oklahoma!). It's just one more hat she has worn in numerous SIUE summer productions in the past five years, everything from starring in the The King and I to serving as choreographer and stage manager in other shows. Audiences are also familiar with her family-husband John has performed in numerous roles (he was Daddy Warbucks in Annie) as have her two sons.

In addition to being a director and performer, Strzelec is a tap and ballet teacher at Lindenwood. She also is a dance teacher and choreographer at Saint Louis University High School. She is an alumna (BS '97) of the SIUE Department of Theater and Dance.

Joining the new director in this production is James Dorethy, set designer and instructor in the department. He describes the Godspell set as another area in which the audience sees a different kind of play.

"It has been produced in parks, playgrounds and even a junkyard," he says. "We needed to find a generic setting, so we decided on an abandoned theater using scenic pieces and props lying around. The set will look like a theater under renovation, with drop cloths and scaffolding, as if a work crew has gone for the weekend," Dorethy explains.

A cast of 25 will fill a revolving stage for Godspell, with a stationary eight-foot center stage that will reduce the distance between the actors and the audience. In an effort to further reduce that distance, the orchestra is also onstage, leaving space that would have been taken up by the orchestra pit. "There will be a lot of integration with the audience," Dorethy says. Strzelec agrees: "My hope is that the audience will enjoy and feel a part of the end product."

Godspell will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, July 12-14 and 19-21, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15 and 22. For ticket information, please call the Fine Arts box office, (618) 650-2774.

East St. Louis Co-Workers Join 'Race For The Cure'

Elva Ross had been checking for years for something no woman wants to find-breast cancer. She found a lump in her left breast about four years ago and for a brief time felt overwhelmed.

"I cried for two days and asked myself why this was happening to me," said the 46-year-old. "Then I stopped questioning things and realized there was something that could be done."

Today, the St. Clair County Head Start employee is a breast cancer survivor. And, to show support for others facing the disease head-on, Ross and about a dozen of her East St. Louis Center co-workers took part in the Third Annual Komen St. Louis Race For the Cure earlier this summer in downtown St. Louis. The Head Start group participated in the one-mile fun walk.

The race was a fund-raiser for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., dedicated to wiping out breast cancer as a life-threatening disease.

The Head Start staff wanted to do their part in helping eradicate the disease, said Patti Bortko, staff development and violence education coordinator. Head Start participates in BJC Health System's Friend-to-Friend campaign, which involves a woman checking on another woman to remind her about doing routine self-breast exams.

Women should safeguard themselves by doing monthly exams, said Liz Neeley, center coordinator at Shiloh Head Start. Neeley had a lumpectomy operation in February 1997 and six months later the cancer returned. She had a mastectomy in October 1997.

"I'm still here, alive and kicking," said the 50-year-old Neeley. "But it's been upsetting losing a part of your body. But if I had not done routine mammograms every year and detected the cancer early, I could have had very different results."

Professor Announces Decline In Area Segregation

While acknowledging that the St. Louis metropolitan area remains one of the most segregated populations in the country, John E. Farley, professor of Sociology and a faculty researcher for the SIUE's Institute for Urban Research, states that there has been a modest decline in the level of segregation between 1990 and 2000.

The finding was part of Farley's recent study of racial housing segregation in the St. Louis region based on data from the 2000 U.S. Census. He presented the study of housing trends amongst whites and African Americans this morning at a press conference held at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center in East St. Louis.

"According to a national study, the St. Louis metropolitan area remains the ninth most segregated of the 50 largest metropolitan areas," he said. "But in examining the 2000 census figures you find the segregation index fell about three points, from 76.9 in 1990 to 73.8 in 2000. However, this is a smaller decline than occurred between 1980 and 1990, when the index fell by six points."

The index is an indication of racial composition, ranging from zero -no segregation-to 100-complete segregation. Farley explained that an index of zero would mean that every census tract would have the same mix of whites and African Americans as the overall metropolitan area, while an index of 100 would mean that each census tract would be all white or all African American, with no members of the other race present.

"Racial housing segregation has been declining modestly in the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1970," he said. "Over the period of 30 years-between 1970 and 2000-the segregation index fell by a little less than 13 points. At the current rate of decline, the area won't reach the midpoint between segregation and no segregation for another 55 years."

Farley's study concludes that there was no significant change in racial housing segregation in the city of St. Louis between 1940 and 1980. However, since 1980, segregation in the city has declined at an accelerating rate with nearly a 10-point drop between 1990 and 2000. The decline in segregation in the city has been about 15 points in the last 20 years-a greater change in 20 years than has occurred in the overall metropolitan area in the last 30 years.

"The county areas tell a different story, however," Farley said. "While the African-American population has continued to suburbanize since 1990, some areas have become less segregated, while others have not. In the Illinois counties of Madison and St. Clair, along with the city of St. Louis, segregation declined between 1990 and 2000. However, in St. Louis County, segregation actually increased over the same period."

"I'd be engaging in speculation as to why the index is rising in St. Louis County," Farley said. "But clearly racial steering of potential homeowners is occurring."

In contrast, the decline in segregation has been particularly notable in St. Clair County where the index has fallen from 89.6 in 1980 to just 65.6 in 2000. Farley found this to be of particular significance because St. Clair County has gone from being one of the most segregated areas to one of the least.

With regard to overall segregation in the area, Farley's findings indicate improvements in one important regard: The study found that both whites and African Americans are less likely than in the past to live in areas composed almost entirely of their own racial group.

"Unfortunately," Farley pointed out, "the St. Louis Metropolitan Area continues to lag behind the national trend of declining segregation. The results of the most recent census show that the St. Louis region ranks as the 13th most segregated area among all 331 U. S. metropolitan areas."

Farley has conducted studies of racial segregation in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area based on each census since 1980. He is the author of four books, including a college textbook on race and ethnic relations, and more than 20 journal articles. He also is the immediate past president of the Midwest Sociological Society.

Hangtags On Sale; May Be Used Beginning July 1

Parking on campus just became a little easier. Parking decals will be replaced by hangtags, and the cost structure for parking lots has been simplified.

Carolyn Turner, manager of campus parking, said the Parking and Traffic Committee based the new parking approach on comments from students and employees. The hangtags are available for purchase now and may be used as early as July 1.

"With a lot of input from campus constituents-students and employees-the Parking and Traffic Committee decided simpler was better," Turner said. "It's a convenience issue. We have many people throughout the year who come in for temporary permits, or replacements. If you're driving your spouse's car on a given day, you can just move the hangtag."

And for the third consecutive year, parking rates will not be increased. Both the rate structure and types of permits have been simplified. The $110 multi-use permit has been eliminated. That change means those commuters who car pool could see a savings on their parking expense. And, instead of different colored decals for each campus housing area, there will be only one hangtag.

The hangtags, which should be displayed on the rearview mirror, are about three by five inches. They will be color-coded:

• Lots A and E will be green
• Lot F (Fitness Center lot) and the student fan lots will be red
• Residential housing lots (for the three residence halls and Cougar Village) will be yellow
• The employee fan lots (lots 1-3), the tract houses, the East St. Louis Center, and the School of Dental Medicine will be blue
• Art and Design, Birger Hall, will be orange

Motorcycle riders will continue to use decals.

Of course, nothing is as simple as it could be. Turner recognizes that people may occasionally forget to display their hanging tag.

"There's going to be a learning curve," she said. "We understand that. We plan to be lenient next year as everyone gets used to this new method."

Turner cautions that the hangtags should be displayed only when the car is parked; the State of Illinois has rules against anything obstructing a driver's view.

Never Fear, MAP Is Near

It's late. It's the middle of January and you're trying to start your car in a fan lot about 4,000 miles from the core campus. It's nice to know the emergency phone is nearby and an MAP agent can be there in minutes.

MAP, or Motorist Assistance Program, is a service provided through University Police and its Parking Service Agents, who are equipped to handle most motorist-related problems on campus.

"We've been offering this service for a couple of years but we haven't done a great job of publicizing it," says Tony Langendorf, an MAP agent and coordinator of the program. Langendorf said information about MAP is enclosed with materials for parking decals (soon to be hangtags).

According to Robert Vanzo, director of Administrative Services, the program is about to boost its image. "We have designed a new logo that will be placed on MAP vehicles and we will be erecting signs around campus with the assistance phone number (650-3324) and the new logo," Vanzo said.

"The agents will be wearing new shirts with the logo imprinted and a sticker is being produced that will be given to everyone who purchases a hang tag for the 2001-2002 academic year," he said. "We're recommending placing the sticker on the back of the hang tag."

The sticker will contain the emergency assistance number that can be called through one of 55 emergency phone stands dotting campus.

Langendorf also pointed out that as part of the new awareness campaign, program details are outlined on a Web site listing services offered, such as battery jump-starts, portable compressors to help with flat tires, de-icing equipment, and access to a tow-truck service. "These services are offered at no cost to the person needing assistance," Langendorf said, "except for the tow service."

Vanzo pointed out that MAP is another way to provide service to students and employees. "We're committed to provide the highest level of emergency assistance to faculty, staff, and students, but this also is a chance for our agents to show they're not always the bad guys who write the parking tickets."

Vanzo said the SIUE Parking and Traffic Committee has been supportive of the program. "This assistance service has been the most warmly received," he said. "It's such a relief when you're car won't start in the middle of winter and you see an MAP agent coming your way."

Georgia Librarian To Receive Two Honors Aug. 4

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus William G. Potter Jr., university librarian at the University of Georgia who spearheaded creation of a statewide electronic library system, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at SIUE's Aug. 4 commencement. The measure was passed earlier this month by the SIU Board of Trustees.

Potter, who earned a bachelor's in English in 1973 from SIUE, also will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award at the Aug. 4 ceremony, where he will give the commencement address. The Distinguished Alumnus Award is given each year by the SIUE Alumni Association for outstanding contributions to society by an SIUE graduate.

In his current post at Georgia since 1989, Potter helped initiate a statewide electronic database, which eventually became an integrated library system for 34 university system libraries. The system, named Galileo, enables cooperative collection development, borrowing, and interlibrary loans.

In 1998, Potter received the Blackwell Scholarship Award from the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services for his article, "Recent Trends in Statewide Academic Library Consortia," which appeared in Library Trends. He also has received the Nix-Jones Award from the Georgia Library Association for his contributions to the library profession.

After graduating from SIUE, Potter went on to receive a master's in Library Science, a master's in English, and a doctorate in Library Science and Information Technology, all from the University of Illinois.

Associate Deans At Boise, NIU Named Deans At SIUE

Two associate deans, one from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb and another from Boise State University in Idaho, will be joining the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville academic ranks this fall as deans.

Kent Neely, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise since 1998, has been named dean of the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences, while Elliott Lessen, associate dean of Education at Northern since 1995, will become dean of the SIUE School of Education, both effective Aug. 1, according to SIUE Provost Sharon Hahs.

Neely, a professor of Theater Arts, was chair of that department at Boise for four years before becoming associate dean. He previously had been head of the graduate program in the Department of Theater Arts and Dance at the University of Minnesota, and also managing director of the University Theatre at Minnesota and a lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.

He earned a bachelor's in Speech and Theatre at Oklahoma State University in 1971, and a master's and a doctorate, both in Theatre, at Wayne State University in 1973 and 1976, respectively.

Lessen, who has been a member of NIU's Special Education faculty since 1978, was chair of the department from 1981-84 and was named a Distinguished Teaching Professor in 1996. He also was coordinator of Northern's undergraduate education programs from 1978-81 and from 1988-90.

Before joining the NIU faculty, Lessen had been an assistant professor at the University of Northern Iowa, an administrative assistant at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, Fla., and a third grade teacher for Chicago Public Schools, as well as several positions working with children with learning disabilities.

Lessen earned a bachelor of Fine Arts at Syracuse University in 1968, a master of science in Special Education at Hunter College in New York City in 1973, and a doctorate in Special Education at the University of Florida in 1976.

May 2001

Spring Commencement To See More Than 1,300 Grads

More than 1,300 students are expected to graduate at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5, during spring commencement exercises in the Vadalabene Center.

During the morning ceremony, Lee Shulman, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching since 1997, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. He will give the commencement address at both ceremonies.

The morning ceremony will confer degrees on candidates from the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Schools of Engineering and Nursing; the afternoon ceremony will confer degrees on candidates from the Schools of Business and Education.

Shulman formerly was president of the American Educational Research Association, and received its highest honor, the career award for Distinguished Contributions to Educational Research. He also has received the American Psychological Association's E.L. Thorndike Award for Distinguished Psychological Contributions to Education.

His writing and research center on the study of teaching and teacher education; the growth of knowledge among those learning to teach; the assessment of teaching medical education; the psychology of instruction in science, mathematics, and medicine; the logic of educational research; and the quality of teaching in education. His most recent research emphasizes the importance of "teaching as community property" and the central role of "scholarship of teaching" in supporting needed changes in the cultures of higher education.

A native of Chicago, Shulman received a doctorate from the University of Chicago. He previously was on the faculty at Michigan State University, where he was professor of Educational Psychology and Medical Education and co-founder of that university's Institute for Research and Training.

Bears Administrators Say They're Impressed By SIUE

Final exams came early for the campus and the teachers say we must have studied because our preliminary grades were top notch.

The campus recently was "graded" by Bill McGrane, director of administration for the Chicago Bears' football organization, and Clyde Emrich, the Bears' training camp coordinator. They were scouting campus recently as one of 13 possible locations (including SIU Carbondale) for their NFL team to conduct summer training. They will pick a location by July.

McGrane and Emrich met with reporters after a tour in which they visited campus dining facilities, residence halls, and meeting rooms, as well as Korte Stadium, the Vadalabene Center, and athletic fields. They were accompanied by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Narbeth Emmanuel, Director of Facilities Management Bob Washburn, and Assistant Intercollegiate Athletics Director Nick Adams.

"Our 'report card' for SIUE would certainly be very positive," McGrane told reporters. "It is a beautiful site for one thing. The fields would need work, but that's not any different from anywhere else we've visited," he said. McGrane explained that most university playing fields aren't up to NFL standards and that the Bears' head groundskeeper would be in charge of an upgrade at any site that would be chosen.

Other team needs include 230 sleeping rooms, food service for 200 team personnel and 30 members of the media, and use of 10 meeting rooms. "There are a few points that have to be addressed, and that's the fields and the locker rooms," said Emrich. "I think the dining and the housing (facilities) are terrific."

Vice Chancellor for Development and Public Affairs G. Patrick Williams said SIUE would be ideal for the Bears because of its facilities and their proximity to each other, as well as the campus' location near a metropolitan area and access to two airports. "Not only would this be good for SIUE, but also would have a positive economic impact on the region," Williams said.

"We welcome the Chicago Bears and look forward to working with them in their decision to relocate."

R. Billups Named New Alumni Affairs Director

Remy Billups' education and career have taken him across the state and back again … and again. He's ready for his latest move.

"I'm excited about the new opportunity," said Billups, SIUE's new director of Alumni Affairs. "We're going to have a lot of fun building chapters and making new friends for SIUE."

Pat Williams, SIUE's vice chancellor for Development and Public Affairs, said Billups brings experience and enthusiasm to the university. "Remy brings a professional attitude, and good experience in alumni affairs and relationship building," Williams said. "I am confident that with Remy on board our alumni outreach will flourish. He will provide the kind of support, service and connectivity that our alums are looking for and deserve."

Billups-with a bachelor of science in Speech Communication and a master of science in Education from SIUC-comes to SIUE with 13 years of experience in institutional advancement, alumni relations, public relations, sales and marketing. He joins the SIUE Foundation and the Alumni Affairs team after six years as assistant director of alumni programs and corporate relations for SIUC's Chicago office. Billups, who began his new job today, also has served as assistant dean of Student Development at Eureka (IL) College.

"I believe my experience provides a good foundation for stepping into the SIUE Alumni Affairs job," Billups said. "I have some ideas for reaching out to alumni, starting with finding out more about our alumni expectations.

"Chapter development is an excellent way to reach out to alums, especially in places like Chicago and Springfield, where SIUE is not in the news as regularly as in the St. Louis area media."

SIUE alumni have been developing chapters in Chicago, East St. Louis and Springfield in just the last few months. Billups says chapter organizations and events keep alumni involved. "Ideally, we want alumni to drive the alumni program," he said. "We want them to take ownership, and we want to help them stay in touch with their university. Chapter organizations help keep alumni informed. Constant communication is important to the task of keeping everyone pumped up.

"That's where events play an important role-getting people involved and keeping up their enthusiasm. If events are done right, they are an easy way to get everyone on board. But, we have to show people a good time, and give them a reason to keep coming back."

Billups grew up in the Quad Cities, went south to SIUC for college, north to Chicago and now to Southwestern Illinois for the SIUE position. "SIUE has a beautiful campus and I already have met a lot of people who are enthusiastic about taking alumni relations to a new level," Billups said.

"SIUE's reputation is growing across the state. We can capitalize on that growing reputation and recognition with alumni, and we can draw on alumni enthusiasm to help enhance SIUE's reputation."

Remy Billups may be reached at (618) 650-2346, or by e-mail: rbillup@siue.edu.

Employees Recognized For Service Anniversaries

More than 150 employees were recognized at the Annual Service Awards Reception in early April. Those with service of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years were presented with various gifts.

Also, nearly 70 five-year awardees were sent certificates and pins to commemorate their anniversaries. Listed below are the faculty and staff members who were recognized at the reception:

35 YEARS: Louis J. Labash Jr.

30 YEARS: A. J. Braundmeier Jr., Warren Howard Handel, Barbara Jean Havis, Louella L. Hawkins, Jean Renee Hunt, Kurt Albert Kaiser, Gloria D. Kharibian, Earnest E. Newton, Randy Paul Rock, Robert M. Wagner, and Karen June Webster.

25 YEARS: Catherine C. Banks, John Robert Danley, Dorothy Kay Ebbeler, Douglas J. Eder, Donald S. Elliott Jr., Michelle E. Funk, Carolyn J. Goetten, Jaclyn A. Harper, Jack George Kaikati, Thomas E. King, Karen Renee Matkins, Charles Alan Mecum, Cynthia Ann Schmidt, Kerry Jean Shaul, Margaret Ann Simons, Earl S. Snyder Jr., Bruce Wayne Voyles, and Barbara L. Zika.

20 YEARS: Jacquelyn A Berleman, Paulette Marie Bosaw, Louise J. Burnett, Charla Jean Collins, Tammy Rene Duggan, Franklin G. Gaither, John R. Garrett, Barbara J. Harris, Patricia A. Harrison, John Douglas Hoehn, John T. Kautzer, Riley Maynard, Hope M. Myers, Alan Kent Ortegren, Shirley J. Portwood, Larry G. Reynolds, Kenneth M. Scott, Mary Lee Shaw, David Judson Sill, Helen L. Smith, Robert D. Stegall, Ronald E. Sutton, Albert L. Touchette, and Patsy Lee Uhlemeyer.

15 YEARS: Beverly Ahrens, Franklin L. Akers, Rosemary A. Albert, Oktay Alkin, Betty J. Basola, Carol Ann Baumann, Margaret L. Beaman, Mark Alan Belcher, Virginia R. Bryan, Julian Bueno, Jack L. Butler, Linda V. Carlisle, Sharon D. Clark-Hooks, Shrylene Clark, Dorothy M. Coleman, David Lee Danks, Jeanie M. Dickerson, Jill A. Eschbach, Marvin S. Finkelstein, Elizabeth A. Fonseca, Peggy Guiliacci, David Alan Hampsch, Larry S. Harper, Ladonna Holshouser, Edward J. Huneke Jr, Barbara Lee Hunter, Janice B. Hunter, Chris C. Kessler, Ann Luttrell, Michael Gary Mangum, Steven A. McCommas, David Hal McCoy, Robert J. Miller, Karen Lee Montgomery, Virginia Moran, James Lindsey Parish, Mary Jo Peck, Steven Earl Rigdon, Mohammad A. Rouf, Connie L Schaefer, Ronald P. Schaefer, Richard Schannot III, Connie S. Schneider, Kyle Lorene Stunkel, James W. Trent, Carolyn Ethel Turner, Jean K. Walker, Richard Lee Walker, Gustave D. Wills, and Karen June Wilson.

10 YEARS: Patricia Alberternst, Michael A. Allsup, Joann Baker, Rose M. Barnes, Lynn Kahney Bartels, Mary Blain, Mark Gregory Bolyard, Debbie M. Bowles, Myron G. Bownes Sr, Phyllis L. Brake, Laverne Bright, Jonna S. Carroll, Annie Ruth Clay, Shirley A. Clayton, Rhonda Wollin Comrie, Michael L. Costigan, Debbie D. Cox, Emmanuel S. Eneyo, Paula M. Geiger, Carole J. Graff, Stella Gregory, Sharon K. Harris, Sandra L. Holt, William R. Houba, Dana R. Jackson, James T. Jackson, Thomas O. Jewett, Johnetta S. Jones, Linda Keller, Carole A. Kotkiewicz, Judith K. Landers, Kathy L. Long, Kathryn Martell, Linda K. Marvin, David Eugen McDonald, Geesia D. Mcintosh, Renata R. Muhammad, Sarah J. Mulholland, John C. Navin, Francis O. Odemerho, Helen Glenda Piek, Lee W. Pogatshnik, Pamela Rickman, Bobbie J. Ridgel, Valerie M. Samuels, Nader Saniei, Diane O. Schaefer, Connie J. Schmidt, Maryann C. Skowron, Martha Lynn Swanson, Susan Lynn Thomas, Terry R. Uebinger, Joan Elle Warrington, Lorraine D. Williams, Karen S. York, and Lisa Marie Young.

Book Campaign A Success

More than 3,500 books were collected and distributed to children through A Book in Every Home, an annual campaign first begun by Beverly Sanders and now coordinated by Kay Werner. LaVernn Wilson is chair of the program's committee.

Under their leadership, A Book in Every Home has undergone changes: the campaign now occurs in second semester, with a focus on April, the Month of the Child, and recipient programs have been added: Riverbend Head Start and Family Services (Madison County Head Start) and Easter Seal Discovery Depot. Other changes include involvement of community leaders as members of the committee, and separating the campaign from the Carbondale campus program which conducted its own campaign in fall.

The SIUE campaign collected books and money for the purchase of books from Feb. 3 through March 30 for children ages six weeks through five years. "The books were sorted, labeled and distributed by volunteers," Werner said. "During this month, April, the programs had events prior to giving each child a book of his or her very own."

About 600 books that were donated were not age appropriate, according to Werner who said volunteers sorted these books and distributed them to the Early Childhood Development Center's after school program, to the East St. Louis Center school age programs, and to the Lewis and Clark Library System. Books with religious themes were donated to the Religious Center, she said.

"Yes, we plan to do this next year. Our campaign is scheduled from Jan. 15 through March 15 with the month of April being designated for the centers' activities," Werner said. "We invite any faculty or staff member to participate in this program. We have had a wonderful committee this year (see the list at www.siue.edu/BOOKS) but we certainly would welcome additional members."

Support

Edwardsville Target Store assistant team leaders recently presented a $5,000 check to Richard Walker (far left), coordinator of SIUE's Arts & Issues program, as a donation for the series which just finished its 16th year of presenting quality entertainment and provocative speakers. This marks the tenth year that the Target Community Grants Program has made donations to the Arts & Issues series in support of family programming. "For 16 years we've been meeting the needs of communities, both at SIUE and in the surrounding region," he said. "These communities have been remarkable in their reception and support of Arts & Issues." The managers shown here are (from left): Trevor Harrison, Cortnie Hodges, Lisa Sutton, and Bryan Cowan. (SIUE Photo).

Walden, Hilby Qualify For NCAA Track

Ben Hilby (Rockford) and Daniel Walden (Springfield) not only set personal bests but also broke into the rank's of the nation's elite runners on Saturday (4/28).

Hilby and Walden ran the 800-meter race at the SIUE Twilight Invitational in 1:51.69 and 1:51.79, respectively. The marks qualify the duo on a provisional basis for the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships to be held at SIUE's Ralph Korte Stadium on May 24-26.

Since neither recorded an automatic-qualifying mark, Hilby and Walden must be among the top 16 in the nation to make the field for the national meet. The nation's NCAA Division II schools still have more than two weeks to qualify athletes for the championships.

SIUE Coach Darryl Frerker said Hilby and Walden will try to better their times this weekend at the Woodland Mortgage Championships in Indianapolis. The meet, hosted on the campus of IUPU-Indianapolis, will give the duo and their SIUE teammates one more chance to qualify for the national championships.

"With Walden and Hilby qualifying, that was the highlight of our meet, " Frerker said. "Outside of those two, we had several personal records. This was the largest turnout we've had for the SIUE Twilight. I believe this meet will continue to grow and become more competitive."

Carrie Carducci (Powell, Ohio) led the women's team with a victory in the 3,000-meter run. Her time of 10:41.49 was nearly five seconds better than her nearest competitor.

Softball Earns No. 2 Seed At GLVC Tourney

The SIUE softball team must continue to win if it hopes to gain a bid to the NCAA Tournament next month. "I'm glad we won out this weekend to get ourselves into the No. 2 seed in the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament," said Coach Sandy Montgomery.

SIUE, 34-13 overall and 17-5 in the GLVC, defeated Kentucky Wesleyan 11-2 and 10-0 with both games being five innings. The Cougars downed Bellarmine 3-2 and 4-3 on Sunday (4/29). The Cougars play seventh-seeded Bellarmine for a third straight game in the first round of the GLVC Tournament on Friday (5/4) at 11 a.m. in Kenosha, Wis. Lewis grabbed the No. 1 seed in the eight-team tournament.

Montgomery hopes to have another chance to defeat the Flyers in the championship game of the tournament. However, third-seeded Southern Indiana, fourth-seeded Wisconsin-Parkside, fifth-seeded Northern Kentucky, sixth-seeded UM-St. Louis and eight-seeded Indianapolis may have something to say about that.

"There are a lot of teams playing well right now," Montgomery said. The Cougars enter the tournament batting .343 as a team, and their earned run average is less than two runs per game. the coach said her team's offense has played well this season. It seems as if there has been someone who has played well, whether it has been second baseman Valerie McCoy (Bethalto), who is batting .392, or shortstop Mandy Uhrhan (Dupo), who is batting .391 with eight home runs and 25 runs batted in.

"Erin Newman stepped up this weekend," said Montgomery. With a home run in four straight games against Kentucky Wesleyan and Bellarmine, junior third baseman Erin Newman (Fairfield, Calif) broke the single-season record for home runs with 15, topping the previous mark of 12 she tied last season with Sarah Sollberger (1998). Newman also has a new school record with 58 runs batted in with the conference tournament and, she hopes, some NCAA games ahead of her.

GLVC Tournament at Kenosha, Wis.

Fri., May 4
Game 1 - #4 UW-Parkside vs. #5 N. Kentucky, 9 a.m.
Game 2 - #3 Southern Indiana vs. #6 UM-St. Louis, 9 a.m.
Game 3 - #1 Lewis vs. #8 Indianapolis, 11 a.m.
Game 4 - #2 SIU Edwardsville vs. #7 Bellarmine, 11 a.m.
Game 5 - #3 / #6 loser vs. #1 / #8 loser, 1 p.m.
Game 6 - #4 / #5 loser vs. #2 / #7 loser, 1 p.m.
Game 7 - #4 / #5 winner vs. #1 / #8 winner, 3 p.m.
Game 8 - #3 / #6 winner vs. #2 / #7 winner, 3 p.m.
Game 9 - Game 5 winner vs. Game 7 loser, 5 p.m.
Game 10 - Game 6 winner vs. Game 8 loser, 5 p.m.

Sat., May 5
Game 11 - Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 1 p.m.
Game 12 - Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner, 3 p.m.
Game 13 - Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 loser, 5 p.m.

Sun., May 6
Game 14 - Winner Game 12 vs. Winner Game 13, 1 p.m.
Game 15 - Repeat game 14 if necessary, 3 p.m.

Newman Named Player Of The Week

Erin Newman, a junior third baseman from Fairfield, Calif., is the GLVC's Player of the Week. Newman hit .692 in four consecutive wins over Kentucky Wesleyan and Bellarmine. She was 9 of 13 with six runs scored.

Newman hit a home run in each of the four victories and ended the week with a 1.692 slugging percentage and a .714 on-base percentage. For the season, Newman leads the GLVC in hitting (.418), hits (66), doubles (17), home runs (15), runs batted in (58) and slugging percentage (.823).

Baseball Wins GLVC South Division

To the host go the spoils. The SIUE baseball team won the South Division of the Great Lakes Valley Conference after defeating UM-St. Louis in two out of three games this past weekend.

With that distinction, SIUE, 32-20 overall and 18-6 in the

GLVC, will be the host institution for the GLVC Tournament on May 3-6 at Roy E. Lee Field. The Cougars next play at Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday and Sunday. SIUE faces KWC in a doubleheader on Saturday (5/5) at 1 p.m. and a single game on Sunday (5/6) at Noon in Owensboro, Ky.

Coach Gary Collins likes the fact that he knows he won't have to travel far for the league tournament. His next focus is on finishing strong and earning an NCAA bid. "Now we move on to goal No. 2, which is an NCAA regional bid," said Collins. "And along the way we'd like to win the conference tournament."

Collins noted junior shortstop Chad Opel (Edwardsville) as one player who has stood out. In his last 10 games, Opel has batted .500 (19 of 38) with five extra-base hits and nine runs batted in. "His defense has been strong, and he's been hitting up a storm," said Collins.

The Cougars also feel they some of the best starting pitching in the league with the trio of Matt Wilkinson (Melbourne, Australia), Dave Crouthers (Edwardsville) and Josh Clark (Olalla, Wash.). "Our pitching has been awful good," Collins said. "Matt especially has been rock solid," SIUE holds a team earned run average of 4.40 heading into the weekend.

Bugger Climbs To No. 3 On NCAA-II Hit List

Mark Bugger (Edwardsville) recorded his 330th career hit on Sunday and moved into third on the NCAA Division II's all-time hits list. The senior second baseman passed Eric Mirza (1995-1998) of Tampa who had 329. The all-time leader is Mike Stevenson (1988-1991) of Lewis with 341 hits.

NCAA Division II Baseball All-Time Hits List

Player Team Years Games Hits

Mike Stevenson Lewis 1988-1991 236 341

Ronnie Merrill Tampa 1997-2000 227 339

Mark Bugger SIUE 1998-2001 214 330

Eric Mirza Tampa 1995-1998 234 329

Mark Altobella Lewis 1981-1984 254 312

Bugger By Season

Year BA GP/GS AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB SO SB/AS

2001 .418 52/52 201 53 84 57 13 6 5 22 8 9/11

2000 .414 56/56 220 51 91 59 17 3 2 18 12 6/9

1999 .360 53/53 197 36 71 46 14 4 3 14 25 8/11

1998 .387 53/53 217 51 84 41 8 3 8 9 14 7/9

Totals .395 214/214 835 191 330 198 52 16 18 63 59 30/40

Farrell Places Eighth At Final Women's Golf Tourney

Katie Farrell, a freshman from Princeton, carded a 36-hole score of 175 at the John A. Logan Invitational and placed eighth overall. As a team, SIUE finished fourth with 712 strokes in the team's final event of the season. Lindenwood was the winner with 672 strokes.

Spring Riley (Salem) placed 10th with a score of 177. Kacy Gruenkemeyer (Salem) finished 12th with a 178.

Research

Nominations are being sought by May 2 for two committees-the Research and Projects Advisory Board and the Research and Development Committee. Service on either one of these committees provides an opportunity to guide and nurture SIUE's commitment to scholarly research and creative activities. Contact Kevin McClearey for details.

May 29, 2001

Doing Something 'Concrete' In A Third World Nation

For a burgeoning underdeveloped nation, the most widely used construction material in the world-concrete-is a valuable asset. But in Mongolia-that landlocked Asiatic country wedged between Russia and the People's Republic of China-knowledge of concrete is, at best, rudimentary.

One of the most sparsely populated nations in the world, the country is emerging from a modern history of political turmoil and looking to the west for assistance in its development. Mongolia is Asia's seventh largest country in area but with a population of less than 2.5 million.

This is why, in part, SIUE Engineering Professor Luke Snell and his wife, Billie, traveled to Mongolia-to lead the first Mongolian concrete conference in mid-May, where they served as "good will ambassadors" for concrete as they toured the country. The Snells departed for Ulaanbaatar-the Mongolian capitol-on May 14 for a 14-day visit that was packed full of activities promoting and providing information about concrete.

"Mongolia is on the verge of a construction boom," said Snell. "There is a great deal of need for the building of basic infrastructures, and the population has migrated to the cities, such as they are."

A colleague from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, who is spending a year teaching at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology, invited Snell to organize the conference. As director of the Concrete Construction Resource Unit at SIUE, Snell's expertise was valuable in its formation.

"The conference covered everything from the basics of concrete to discussions of why concrete cracks, and testing of concrete quality," said Snell.

Following the one-day conference, the Snells traveled throughout Mongolia, visiting factories, government offices and schools.

"We took a supply of our 'floating concrete' kits with us to teach Mongolian teachers how to teach this learning kit to their students," said Snell. "Somewhere between toddler age and sixth grade, children appear to lose their natural curiosity about the world. By sixth grade, children view science and math as boring and too hard. We've been using the 'floating concrete' unit to demonstrate otherwise."

Established in 2001, the Concrete Construction Resource Unit (CCRU) is an extension of the Department of Construction within the School of Engineering. The CCRU unites the knowledge and experience of faculty from civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering, as well as construction. One of its primary missions is to develop, promote and implement programs that create awareness of the concrete construction industry, as well as encourage children to explore the possibility of a career in construction or engineering.

The Snells travel and participation in the Mongolian concrete conference was sponsored by the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the Missouri chapter of the ACI, and SIUE's School of Engineering.

Benefits Fair Attendance Prize Winners Announced

Winners of attendance prizes at the SIUE Fitness and Benefits Fair in May have been announced. The fair is held each year in conjunction with the health Walk and the Staff Senate BBQ. The fair affords employees a chance to assess their health coverages through the university, as well as assess their health in general.

Two employees won prizes funded by Benefits Fair vendors' fees: Deanna Taylor, of the Office of Human Resources, a mountain bicycle, and Nancy Waltz, of the School of Education, a 19-inch color television set.

Other winners included:

Gloria Hartmann, of the Office of the Registrar, a birdhouse floral arrangement, and Bob Legate, of University Housing, a swim mat, both from Colonial Supplemental Insurance; Emily Coffin, of the Office of Continuing Education, Micro talk Walkie Talkies from Gallagher Byerly; and JoAnn White, of Facilities Management, a one-year Student Fitness Center membership, from Campus Recreation

Christy Simpson, of the Office of Graduate and International Admissions, and Karen Take, of Administrative Accounting, both received certificate for a free massage from Our Health Club & Spa in Glen Carbon.

'Root, Root, Root For The Cardinals' ... uh ... 'The Cubbies'

SIUE's Alumni Association has created another first ... the first SIUE Alumni Days at Wrigley Field and Busch Stadium, that is.

SIUE alumni, as well, as other members of the university community, are invited to join in the fun in both Chicago and St. Louis.

The first event kicks off Sunday, June 23, at Wrigley Field in as the Chicago Cubs do battle with the St. Louis Cardinals. The event features a pre-game reception at The Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., across from Wrigley. The pre-game reception will begin at 4:30 p.m. and should end before game time.

Alumni association members pay a $32 event price, while non-members pay $35, which includes both the game ticket and pre-game reception buffet featuring hot dogs, bratwurst, hamburgers, cole slaw, potato salad, french fries, cookies, brownies, and soda. There is also a cash bar on location.

Then, it's "Meet me in St. Louis, Louie," as the association hosts the second part of the event on Sept. 7, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis as the Cards play host to the Cubs. The second event includes a pre-game picnic in the picnic area of the stadium beginning at 5 p.m.

That pre-game picnic includes hot dogs, bratwurst, chips, pasta salad, and a cash bar and will end by the first pitch. The price for this event is also $32 for association members; non-members, $35.

Tickets for both events are available from the SIUE Alumni Association, (618) 650-2760, from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Changes Under Way In Morris University Center

Big changes are occurring in the Morris University Center as the $19.3 million renovation project progresses. The Food Court re-opened last week with limited seating in the Cougar Den, and as summer term begins we will see a number of closings, relocations and other related modifications to daily life in the MUC.

"We're minimizing inconveniences as much as we can," said Mary Robinson, director of the center. "Work will progress as quickly as possible to restore some semblance of normality, but a little patience and a little advanced knowledge will smooth things out greatly."

"With the start of the fall semester, the construction walls will come down and everyone will be able to enjoy the first phase of the new and improved seating," said Robinson. "Sometime in early fall the new food court will open in the southeast area of the dining area and the current servery will be closed to make way for additional seating."

Goshen Lounge continues to be closed until early June as renovations take place in that area. "But it's not all about things closing up," said Robinson. "June 14 will see the opening of the new and enlarged Union Station. We're also hopeful that the administrative offices and information center will be back in their locations by early June, and we're on track for an opening sometime in July of the new Starbucks Coffee café."

As Phase I renovation wraps up, work will begin on a number of other Phase II projects, including renovation of the University Restaurant's exterior patio that will eventually allow for outdoor dining, as well as renovations to the Alestle offices, Cougar Lanes, the Kimmel Leadership Center offices, the copy center, and the hair salon. "We anticipate completing Phase II by early November," said Robinson.

"The renovations reflect the types of things students told us they wanted to see in the University Center," said Robinson. More than a year's worth of focus groups and surveys were held before recommendations were made in the winter of 2000 on improving the 33-year-old building.

Completion of the improvements to the center is scheduled for the summer of 2003. For up-to-the-minute information on the project, click here.

Howard, Walden Head To Nationals

SIUE's Tamekia Howard (Florissant, Mo.) and Dan Walden (Springfield) will travel to San Angelo, Texas, as competitors at the 2002 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

The national meet is a three-day event set for May 23-25 on the campus of Angelo State.

Howard qualified at 400 meters, while Walden is making his second straight appearance in the outdoor championships at 800 meters.

"Tamekia has made big leaps with her personal records this season," said SIUE Coach Darryl Frerker.

Howard was ninth on the list of twenty-three 400-meter runners with a time of 55.11 seconds in last Friday's Illini May Twilight meet in Champaign. "With that ninth spot, she should get a decent lane to run in. I think she's ready to get after it," Frerker said.

Howard will run the 400-meter preliminaries at 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. The finals for 400 meters are 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.

Walden's spot in the national meet was not as certain because he was 17th on the qualifying list. The NCAA committee overseeing the event selected 20 runners in the event. Walden hopes to qualify for the finals on Friday, May 24, at 7:40 p.m. The finals will be the next day at 7:50 p.m.

"Dan shouldn't be as nervous as he was last year in his first race at national," Frerker said. "This season he's been very consistent with his time and running within a few seconds of his personal best in every race." Walden's qualifying time at 800 meters was 1:51.43.

SIUE Places Third In GLVC All-Sports Trophy Race

With a softball conference championship in hand, the SIUE athletics department finished third in this season's Great Lakes Valley Conference All-Sports Trophy standings.

Northern Kentucky won the annual trophy, accumulating the most points based on finishes in GLVC Championships and other GLVC-sponsored events. Northern Kentucky scored 113 points, followed by Indianapolis (104.75), SIUE (95.5), Lewis (91.75), Southern Indiana (89), Bellarmine (72.5), Saint Joseph's (67), Quincy (61), Wisconsin-Parkside (60.5), Missouri-St. Louis (57) and Kentucky Wesleyan (22).

SIUE won its first GLVC Championship event in nearly three seasons when softball Coach Sandy Montgomery's team won early this month.

Northern Kentucky won the most GLVC titles with seven, followed by Indianapolis (4), Lewis (4), SIUE (1) Southern Indiana (1) and Kentucky Wesleyan (1). Indianapolis shared two of its titles with Northern Kentucky in men's golf and Lewis in women's outdoor track.

Opel Named First Team All-Region

Chad Opel (Edwardsville), who became the seventh player in NCAA Division II history to record more than 300 career hits, added another accolade to his growing list by being named All-North Central Region by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

Opel, who batted .420 in his final season as a Cougar, was named to the first team and will appear on the national ballot for a chance to be named All-American for a second consecutive season.

The shortstop completed his career with 302 hits, making him the seventh player in NCAA Division II history to record 300 or more in a career. He also ranks fifth in the NCAA in runs scored with 229 and at bats with 850. He helped the Cougars to a 30-24 record and a third-place finish in the GLVC Tournament this past season as well as fifth-place national finish during the 2001 season.

Opel holds career records at SIUE in runs scored and doubles with 59. He also is second all-time at SIUE in hits and at bats. He also holds single season records for at bats (274) and runs scored (82) in 2001.

McCoy Named All-American

Valerie McCoy (Bethalto), who helped SIUE to its third straight appearance in the NCAA Division II Softball Championships and a record 51 wins this season, was named All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

McCoy, a senior, accepted her second All-American certificate in Salem, Va., in a ceremony at the national finals. McCoy was named an at-large third team All-American. "Val has been a steady force for this team for a long time. I'm happy she is getting well-deserved recognition," Coach Sandy Montgomery said.

The second baseman was steady in her final season as a Cougar with a .372 batting average. She completes her four-year career at SIUE among the all-time best in several offensive categories. McCoy is sixth in batting average at .357, fourth in at bats with 616, tied for second in hits with 220, eighth in runs batted in with 102, and fifth in walks with 55.

SIUE completed the 2002 season with a 51-12 record and its first Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament title.

SIUE Men's Soccer Signs Five

SIUE men's soccer Coach Ed Huneke filled his team's needs for next season with the signing of five players.

The soccer Cougars added Mike Ngonyani (Bloomington, Ind.), Pete Cacciatore (St. Louis), Brian Higgins (St. Charles, Mo.), Andrew Crider (Granite City), and Tim Velten (St. Louis). "We're still winning," Huneke said. "Last year's success has carried over into recruiting. The momentum should continue."

SIUE advanced to the Final Four last season and was eliminated by the eventual champion Tampa in the semifinals of the national championships. The Cougars finished with a record of 17-3-3.

Ngonyani enters SIUE after being named the national junior college Player of the Year at Springfield College. A two-time All-American, Ngonyani scored 46 goals in two seasons. As a forward, Ngonyani scored in every game as a senior at Bloomington North (Ind.) High School in leading his team to a 16-4-1 record. He also led his team to the school's first berth in the super sectional tournament. Ngonyani has been a part of a state title team for every year since 1995.

Huneke said Ngonyani will be a player to watch. "He's a very dangerous forward who can beat a defender in a variety of ways," Huneke said.

Cacciatore joins the list of family members who have played for the Cougars. His father, Steve, was a member of the 1972 national championship team. His uncles, Chris and Jeff, played for SIUE in the mid- to late-'70s. Pete Cacciatore helped St. Mary's High School to three straight state championships. He was honored as the Missouri Player of the Year in 2001 after earning numerous All-State and All-Conference honors. Cacciatore also competed in track where he was fourth at the state championships in the 300-meter hurdles.

"Pete has blazing speed and a flamboyant style of play," Huneke said.

Higgins led CBC High School with 12 goals last season and earned third team All-Metro honors from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. A second team All-State selection his senior season, Higgins also played for the Scott Gallagher club team which won two state championships the past two seasons. "Brian is a classic playmaker who has great awareness, vision and execution," Huneke said.

Crider was a four-year letter winner at Granite City High School. An All-Southwestern Conference selection his junior season, the midfielder capped his prep career with two goals his senior season. "Andrew is a versatile player with a good sense of how to play," Huneke said.

Velten scored three goals as a back for Webster Groves (MO) High School his senior season. A second team All-State and third team All-Metro selection, Velten was the Suburban South Conference's Player of the Year in 2001 and a three-time All-Conference pick. "Tim is a superb athlete who is cool on the ball for a back," said Huneke.

Esker, Koenig Named Academic All-District

Jenny Esker (Steeleville) and Missy Koenig (Mapleton) have been named members of the Verizon/CoSIDA District V College Division softball team.

Esker, the Great Lakes Valley Conference's Player of the Year, was named to the first team as an outfielder, while Koenig was selected to the second team. The Verizon/CoSIDA District V College Division includes institutions from Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin who are NCAA Divisions II or III or NAIA.

Esker has been placed on the national ballot for consideration for Academic All-American.

A sophomore, Esker batted .395 for the Cougars, who finished the 2002 season with a 51-12 record and a No. 2 national ranking in the final USA Today/NFCA NCAA Division II regular season poll. Esker led the Cougars in several offensive categories, including hits (83), runs (56), doubles (22), home runs (12) runs batted in (48) and stolen bases (30). The hits and runs numbers broke single-season records at SIUE.

Koenig completed her second season at SIUE with a 16-4 record, one save and a 1.70 earned run average. In two seasons, Koenig has compiled a 32-11 record as an SIUE pitcher.

SIUE Women's Basketball Signs Native of Poland

Anna Wiszniewska, a 5-foot-10-inch forward from Warsaw, Poland, has signed a national letter of intent to play women's basketball for SIUE next season.

Wiszniewska played in the Polish I League last season and has previously been a member of a team which placed third at the Polish Junior Championships. "We like what we saw when we brought her in for a visit," admitted Coach Wendy Hedberg.

Coach Hedberg first learned of Wiszniewska through a compact disc the player had had sent to the women's basketball office. The CD had a video of her displaying her basketball talent. The Cougars took a chance on bringing Wiszniewska in for a visit.

Wiszniewska has been among winning teams since age 10 when she began to play in Warsaw's sports club. In 1999, her club team advanced to the Polish I/II finals. In 2001, her team won the bronze at the Polish Junior Championships as she averaged 10.5 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. "I think she is going to develop into a good player," Hedberg said.

The coaching staff may not have received an accurate view of her capabilities when she arrived for a visit since she was playing the day after flying in from Poland, said Hedberg. But the women's basketball coaching staff liked her maturity and poise after being put in a tough position.

Five Softball Cougars Named All-Region

After finishing the 2002 season with a 51-12 record, five SIUE softball players were named All-Great Lakes Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

Jenny Esker (Steeleville), RyAnn Spann (Bethalto) and Valerie McCoy (Bethalto) were named to the first team. Erin Newman (Fairfield, Calif.) and Koree Claxton (Rantoul) were selected to the second team,

The members of the first team have been placed on the national ballot and will have an opportunity to be named All-American. "This is an outstanding achievement for these players," Coach Sandy Montgomery said. They have worked hard this season and deserve the reward."

SIUE finished the 2002 season this past weekend after being eliminated by Ashland in the consolation bracket of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional Tournament held in Edwardsville.

Esker, a sophomore outfielder, was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year after leading the league in several offensive categories, including hits (83), runs scored (56), runs batted in (48), and stolen bases (30). She set a single-season record for hits and runs scored as the team's leadoff hitter for most of the season.

Spann, a junior, recorded the most victories in a season (27) since Coach Montgomery set the record as a player with 30 in 1985. Spann fanned 219 batters in 247 2/3 innings and finished the season with a 1.10 earned run average.

McCoy, a senior, earned a back-to-back All-Region selection at second base. This season, McCoy hit .372 with 26 runs batted in. McCoy, an second team All-American last season, was the hardest player to strikeout with 11 in 183 at bats.

Newman, a two-time All-American, completed her collegiate career by shattering numerous offensive records, some of which she already had held after her junior season. Newman, a third baseman, batted .303 with eight home runs and 40 runs batted in this season. For her career, Newman leads SIUE in at bats (697), hits (265), walks (96), doubles (69), home runs (44), and runs batted in (185).

Claxton batted .311 in the outfield as the cleanup hitter. Claxton, a junior, recorded four home runs and 37 runs batted in, and was 11 of 11 in stolen bases.

Opel Named GLVC Player Of The Year

SIUE senior Chad Opel (Edwardsville) has been named Player of the Year by Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Opel, who needs four hits to become the seventh player in NCAA Division II history to record 300 or more hits, heads into the GLVC Tournament batting .429 with a team-best 51 runs scored, 19 doubles and 78 hits.

Opel was named first team as a shortstop for the Cougars. Wes Pickering (Springfield, Mo.) and Eric Meyer (Topeka) were named second team All-GLVC as a utility player and relief pitcher, respectively. Pickering is batting .331 with three home runs and 18 runs batted in. Meyer is 6-2 with a 3.31 earned run average and five saves.

Jarad Rettberg (Divernon) was named to Co-Freshman of the Year. Rettberg is currently 5-2 with a 3.29 ERA.

Glosser Signs With SIUE Men's Basketball

Logan Glosser, a 6-foot-5-inch forward from Mt. Zion, has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for SIUE.

It is the first recruit for new Coach Marty Simmons.

In his first move as head coach, Simmons went after a scorer. "He will be a real asset to the kind of program we have here," Simmons said. "He's an all-around player."

Glosser averaged 19.4 points per game as a senior this past season at Mt. Zion High School. He shot 177 of 405 (43.7 percent) from the field. That includes hitting 51.9 percent of his shots from inside the arc. He also led his team with 70 three-pointers and was second in rebounding with 5.2 per game.

"He has had a lot of talent around him, and Mt. Zion has won a good number of games with him," Simmons said.

Glosser was a three-year starter and completed his career as a member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association's Class AA All-Star team. 

April 3, 2001

Social Work Professor Wins SIUE's Simon Scholar Award

James W. Trent, a professor of Social Work, is the recipient of the 2001 Paul Simon Outstanding Scholar Award.

Trent, who also directs the Master of Social Work Program for the department, has been with the university since 1986.

Speaking at a ceremony last week, Trent said he was honored by the award, calling the former U.S. Senator one of the nation's "finest" public servants. "In the 1970s, Sen. Paul Simon was an important player in the passage of … the Education for All Handicapped Children's Act. SIUE honors me with (this) award .…"

The Simon award is presented to an SIUE faculty member in recognition of 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. The Simon Award is sponsored by the Graduate School and presented by the SIUE Graduate Faculty.

Nominated by Patrick Riddleberger, emeritus professor of Historical Studies, the nomination was supported by Professor Thomas Regulus, chair of the Department of Social Work, and Assistant Professor Carol Wesley, practicum director for the department. They stated Trent has "maintained an active research agenda in disability studies. In this multidisciplinary field, Professor Trent has focused on the American history of disabilities and the effects of American social policies on that history. His research has received national and international attention."

They also stated that Trent's students "have consistently indicated in their evaluations of his teaching [that he] has integrated his research into undergraduate and graduate education." Wesley and Regulus also pointed out that Trent has created and developed undergraduate and graduate courses that have relied on his expertise in disability studies. "With his thorough, cutting-edge knowledge of this field, students at SIUE have the opportunity to develop knowledge and to carry out course projects that prepare them especially well for professional practice," they wrote.

In 1995, the American Association on Mental Retardation honored Trent's book, Inventing the Feeble Mind: A History of Mental Retardation in the United States, with the Hervey B. Wilbur Award. In addition to publishing his research in various journals, anthologies, annuals, and dictionaries, Trent serves as a consulting editor of The Journal of Progressive Human Services and of Mental Retardation. He currently has a book under contract, Perpetual Children: Retardation in American History.

Trent's work has been supported by the SIUE Institute of Disability Studies, the National Endowment for the Humanities (for a Summer Institute and a Summer Stipend), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

In Trent's nominee statement, he wrote, "Since I began teaching in the early 1980s, it has never occurred to me not to teach from a research base. I confess that when the idea of the 'integration of teaching and research' became prominent in higher education, I failed to see the point. If a university is a place (to paraphrase Robert Hutchins) to teach and to learn, how can a university professor not integrate the two?"

On-Line Bill Payment Is Available To Students

Although the lines at the Bursar's office have been minimized in recent months, students can now avoid standing in line altogether when they want to pay their tuition and fees.

On-line payments are now available, joining other on-line conveniences already provided by the university, which means a student with access to CougarNet can make payments 24/7. "This newest on-line service gives our students that much more flexibility," says Acting Bursar Barry Greenberg.

"Instead of waiting in any lines, this service can free them to do other important things," he said.

Greenberg explained that students who go to the Bursar's Web page (www.siue.edu/BURSAR) will find a new interactive link-Make A Payment. Clicking there sends them to a secure Web site for the Illinois Treasurer, where they can make payments with a credit card. There is a fee based on a sliding scale.

He also pointed out the state Web site is fully protected through the use of passwords and other levels of security.

"Many students have family members who make payments for them, which involved sending the payment by mail or actually visiting our office," Greenberg said. "Now, they can do it from home."

Greenberg also noted that the SIUE Office of Information Technology is designing a Web site for his office that will offer the on-line payments directly through the university. "Once we have our in-house site running on a secure server on campus, we will be able to design a site with other information pertinent to our students and other on-line conveniences," Greenberg said.

"The service began in mid-March and we've already had several students use the on-line payment service," Greenberg said. "We're pleased to provide this opportunity to our students."

Floyd-Hendey Named DSS Director

Jane Floyd-Hendey, coordinator of the Disability Support Services (DSS) program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville since 1994, has been named director of the program which serves more than 225 persons with disabilities on campus.

Floyd-Hendey, who joined the university staff in 1988 as an adviser, has brought DSS from a part-time service to an active department offering a full range of resources to support students with disabilities in an effort to eliminate barriers to learning and to help individuals reach their educational goals.

DSS is responsible for the implementation and coordination of many programs, activities, and services for persons with disabilities, including 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.

A 1973 graduate in art education from SIUE, Floyd-Hendy also earned a master's in Counselor Education from SIUE in 1979. She earned a certificate in employee assistance programs from Washington University in St. Louis two years later.

Before joining SIUE, Floyd-Hendey had ben an art teacher and counselor at Carlinville Junior/Senior High School and a special services counselor and acting director at Lewis and Clark Community College. She has won numerous awards, including Edwardsville's Heart of the City Award and the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation's 1993 Community Award.

Six Faculty Members To Be Recognized For Excellence

Randall Pearson, an associate professor of geography, has been chosen to receive the university's 2001 Teaching Excellence Award, the highest honor that can be awarded an SIUE faculty member.

Nominees were considered by members of a university-wide committee which made the final selection. Pearson was chosen for "his energy, enthusiasm, and passion for his discipline" and "his unique ability for drawing individual students into the discussion of the topic." He will receive a $2,000 prize at the April 8 Honors Convocation and a plaque of recognition at Commencement on May 5.

Teaching Recognition Awards also will be given at the Honors Convocation to Zenia Agustin of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., assistant professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Marjorie Baier of Collinsville, an assistant professor in the School of Nursing; Joseph Michlitsch of St. Louis, an associate professor of Management and Marketing; and Jerry Weinberg of Edwardsville, an assistant professor of Computer Science. Each recognition awardee will receive a $500 prize.

I. Kay Mueggenburg of Godfrey, a lecturer in the School of Nursing since 1995, was selected by the committee to receive the Teaching Recognition Award for a non-tenure-track faculty member. She also will receive a $500 prize at the Honors Convocation.

Pearson, who earned a doctorate from Indiana State University and came to SIUE in 1995, was praised by the committee for using personal and professional experiences in all of his classes to illustrate points. The committee also pointed out that Pearson emphasizes "both the art and the science of his field, allowing students to analyze data within an appropriate context."

In terms of a teaching philosophy, Pearson says he "pushes his students to be better thinkers." According to his student evaluations, the committee points out, he is succeeding. His colleagues state that "he has earned a reputation among his peers and students for being an animated teacher with a unique ability to integrate applied project work with more traditional academic learning." Another colleague stated Pearson is "the consummate professor."

Agustin, who began teaching at SIUE in 1997, has been rated very high by student evaluators who say that she is interested in assuring that students not only understand concepts of calculus but the application of them as well. Colleagues agree, saying that Agustin has "excellent rapport with the students and (has an ability) to engage students in the lecture."

Award committee members said they are impressed with Baier's effective implementation of WebCT in her Nursing courses. They found she is able to relate course material to students' experiences, which makes the material much more relevant to the students. One student commented that Baier, who has taught at SIUE since 1989, takes "personal time to help with problems and (shows) enthusiasm for helping us."

Colleagues agree, saying that Baier's "enthusiasm about Nursing and teaching is obvious to everyone she encounters."

Michlitsch, who joined the faculty more than 20 years ago, was noted by the committee for his ability to extract very high levels of performance from students, while at the same time making courses energetic and relevant. Students commended Michlitsch for his ability to provide "knowledge of the business world and (for his) ability to supply examples" and that "he is an excellent communicator."

While colleagues comment that his courses are rigorous, they add that Michlitsch "is a stellar example of a faculty member who is willing to work with students to help them achieve their potential and meet these standards."

Weinberg was noted by the committee for his "great rapport with students" and for his teaching methods using robotics and computer program designs. Students have commented that Weinberg is "not only prepared and intelligent, but also exciting," and that he is "very patient and helpful when we (have) difficulties in and out of class."

Colleagues commented that he is "well prepared, able to keep the students interested, and interacts with (students) very well."

Mueggenburg was selected based on her excitement and enthusiasm, her knowledge of the subject matter, knowledge of real nursing situations, and her interaction with students. Students commented that she takes the time to answer questions and colleagues say she is "indeed a worthy instructor."

Loan Default Rate Lower Than Ever For SIUE Students

Our students are getting much better at paying back their student loans compared with their success rate of 10 years ago, according to Marian Smithson, director of Student Financial Aid.

The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that SIUE's current loan default rate is 5.53 percent, compared with 16.78 percent in 1991.

The 5.53-percent rate reflects a combined rate for SIUE borrowers repaying through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) and the Federal Direct Loan programs. "This rate has been dropping steadily since 1995 when the university last participated in the FFEL program," Smithson said.

"We are now below the national average," she said. "And, our projection is that by summer that rate will drop to 5 percent."

According to Smithson, a number of factors are responsible, but one of the most important is SIUE's debt management counseling of student borrowers. "This low rate is an index of the maturity of the institution and its management of the loan program," Smithson said.

"We do entrance and exit interviews with student borrowers and our students have become much better informed." In addition, Smithson said, SIUE's involvement in the Direct Loan program in 1995 also has helped the loan default rate. "With banks involved in the loan process, that adds another collection tool."

Smithson pointed out that the low default rate means SIUE is relieved of what she calls "nuisance" Title IV restrictions. "For example, if a default loan rate is too high," she said, "each loan would be disbursed in two halves. once at the beginning of the year and again at the halfway mark.

"A low default rate looks very good at accreditation time."

Cougar Softball Players Among NCAA II Statistical Leaders

Three Cougar softball players are among the NCAA Division II statistical leaders, according to the NCAA Statistics Service.

Katie Waldo, a sophomore from Peoria, is No. 1 in the nation in stolen bases per game at 1.12. Waldo has 38 stolen bases in 34 games. Valerie McCoy, a junior from Bethalto, is currently 40th in the nation in batting average at .442.

Erin Newman, a junior from Fairfield, Calif., ranks in several categories: eighth in home runs per game at 0.29, having hit 10 this season and becoming the first player in school history to hit 10 or more homers in back-to-back seasons; 15th in runs batted in per game at 1.18 (40 in 34 games); and 16th in doubles per game with 0.44 (15 in 34 games).

As a team, SIUE is ninth in batting with a .346 average and 16th in scoring with 6.06 runs per game.

Golf Places Third At Quincy Invitational

Coach Larry Bennett and his women's golf team travel to O'Fallon, for the McKendree Invitational this weekend. The two-day invitational begins on Friday (4/13) at the Tamarack Golf Course.

The Cougars finished in third place at the Quincy Invitational with a team score of 724 at Westview Golf Course. SIUE finished 60 strokes behind eventual champion Lindenwood.

Katie Farrell (Princeton) tied for fifth place with rounds of 85 and 82. The freshman carded her best round since setting the school record of 80 during the fall season.

SIUE sent an all-freshman lineup to Quincy: Kacy Gruenkemeyer (Salem) took 12th place with a 179; Kristi Novak (Highland) placed 17th with a 188; Katie Beyers (Pana) finished 20th with a 194; and Beth Gumbel (Mahomet) recorded a 211 for 30th place.

Coach Darryl Frerker said his team looks forward to competing at home.

"We are going into this home meet knowing we have a great facility," said Frerker. "We are setting ourselves up for some quality performances. If we have a good day, everything will fall into place."

Track Hopes Home Cooking Provides Strong Performances

The Cougar Classic begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday (4/14) at Ralph Korte Stadium. Along with SIUE, the meet features 12 other schools-Danville Community College, Washington University in St. Louis, Maryville University, Greenville College, Harris-Stowe State College, Olivet Nazarene University, Wilberforce University (Ohio), Central Methodist College, Fontbonne College, Lindenwood University, McKendree College and Carthage College (Wisconsin).

Frerker also looks at this as the final tune-up for the conference championships.

"We are going to rely on personal records going into the conference meet. I also look for a little improvement on the men's and women's team scores." There are three Cougars who Frerker is keeping an eye on-Daniel Walden (Springfield) and Ruth Kipping (Quincy) in the 800-meter run and George Murphy (Virden) in the javelin. "They are close to qualifying (provisionally for nationals)."

Last weekend, the Cougars competed at Washington University. The men finished sixth of 19 teams while the women finished 14th of 17 teams. "We had several personal records, despite the weather. It was too windy to anticipate any qualifying performances."

Walden finished second in the 800-meter run with a time of one minute, 55 seconds. "Dan ran a good, smart race. Every aspect of his race was right where he wanted it to be expect the final stretch." Murphy finished second in the javelin throw with a distance of 172 feet, one inch. "George had another consistent effort in the javelin."

Baseball's Winning Streak At 10

Cougar baseball is riding a 10-game winning streak and looks to extend its streak against Bellarmine this weekend.

However, in order to keep the streak rolling, Coach Gary Collins has a suggestion for his team. "The key is if every player can stay focused," said Collins. "I think it will be a little easier to stay focused because we have been singed earlier this year."

SIUE, 24-15 overall and 10-2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, looks to defend its first-place standing in the South Division when it takes on the Bellarmine Knights for a single game at 3 p.m. on Friday at Roy E. Lee Field. The home series wraps up with a doubleheader against the Knights on Saturday (4/13) beginning at noon.

"We are facing a last-place team, who was in the same place last year when they took one of the three games from us. Bellarmine is not just going to roll over. If we play like we did this last weekend, we should win all three games." Last week, the Cougars won five in a row against conference opponents. SIUE defeated Southern Indiana 6-3 in Evansville, Ind., last Wednesday (4/4) before returning home to sweep its two-game series against Lewis 5-2 and 21-4 on Saturday (4/7). The Cougars took both games from Wisconsin-Parkside on Sunday (4/8) by a score of 2-1 and 6-4.

"We played a lot of good baseball and got good results in return. We beat a couple of good pitchers. Wisconsin-Parkside was one of the better teams we have played this season." Collins also said the play of Nick Seibert (Worden) and Luke Humphrey (Rantoul) stood out. "Seibert had a great weekend, and Luke played very well with some great defense."

Seibert went 4 for 14 at the plate last weekend with three extra base hits and six runs batted in. He hit a two-run home run in game two against Lewis. Seibert also hit the game-winning double in the first game against Wisconsin-Parkside and added a three-run homer in game two to put the team in front by a score of 3-1.

In the last four games, Humphrey went 5-for-15 with two RBI, two doubles and his first home run of the season. He recorded a double and a two-run homer in game two against Lewis. Humphrey scored the game-winning run against Wisconsin-Parkside in game one after getting aboard with a two-out double.

Dave Crouthers (Edwardsville) and Bret Giaudrone (Gillespie) both earned their sixth win of the year. Crouthers pitched five innings in game one against Lewis, giving up two earned runs while striking out six batters. He is now 6-4 on the season with a 2.68 earned run average. Crouthers also went 4-for-12 at the plate during the home stand with five RBI and two home runs, including his game-winning three-run shot in the bottom of the fifth inning against Wisconsin-Parkside in game two.

SIUE Education Majors Post High Marks On Teacher Certification Exam

SIUE's education majors reinforced the excellent reputation of the School of Education recently by exceeding the statewide pass rate on Illinois Teacher Certification Tests.

Results were announced Friday morning in Springfield for tests taken July 1, 1999-June 30, 2000. Required certification tests are made up of two parts: basic skills, and academic content area (the student's area of concentration), such as early childhood education, elementary education, English, art, etc.

SIUE students had a 98-percent pass rate, including a 100- percent pass rate on the basic skills portion of the test; 369 SIUE students took the test. The statewide pass rate was 97 percent.

Chancellor David Werner said the scores are indicative of not only the strength of the School of Education, but of the entire university.

"Our success on the teacher certification test is a report card for all of SIUE," Werner said. "The preparation of a good teacher includes not just the courses specific to the School of Education, but also good preparation in liberal arts and sound general education. The whole university contributes."

School of Education Dean Mary Polite pointed out a number of factors contributing to the success of the program as reflected in the pass rate.

"We have a number of 'best practices' that we're very proud of," she said. "Eighty percent of all our elementary education majors (the largest single area of concentration) participate in a two-year professional development school program. We emphasize urban education as a way of giving all students the opportunity to teach in high-need areas and develop skills in working with 'at-risk' students. We have support programs for beginning teachers and graduate programs that provide professional development for in-service teachers."

Polite also pointed out that SIUE graduates have won more Illinois Teacher of the Year awards than graduates from any other four-year institution in the state; 11 SIUE graduates have received the Milkin Family Award, a national award for excellence in education.

The SIUE School of Education also is creating partnerships with area school districts through its "Professional Development School" (PDS) approach. This approach concentrates on gaining greater "real world" experience for students before sending them on to full-time teaching positions.

"PDS is a collaboration between our school district partners and SIUE," Polite said. "You might think of it as being similar to an internship for medical students. We work very hard and very closely with our partners (school districts in Alton, Belleville, Cahokia and East St. Louis) to ensure students receive a great deal of classroom experience and that they are working within the school-improvement goals of the districts.

"We've had principals and superintendents tell us that graduates of the PDS program are more like teachers with two to three years experience, not beginning teachers. And, I like to think the program helps students on their certification test."

The test began in 1985 and is based on the same standards used for college and university accreditation. All education majors are required to take the test to qualify for an Illinois initial teaching certificate. The state then reports the data by institution, and under provisions of Title II reports the data to the U.S. Department of Education. After receiving state data in October, the Department of Education will issue a national report next April.

Head Start Director Elected Region V President

John Lovelace, director of SIUE's St. Clair County Head Start, recently was elected president of National Head Start Region V, a private, nonprofit membership organization comprised of Head Start programs in Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Illinois.

During his two years in office, Lovelace will preside over efforts to increase federal appropriations for low-income children and families. He also will be responsible for planning and providing annual training and conferences for Head Start staff and parents.

Lovelace, who has been SIUE's program director since 1994, has been responsible for engineering program quality and expansion. Head Start is a federally funded program serving low-income children and families through a host of comprehensive services such as education, nutrition, social services, health services, family literacy, and job readiness.

Lovelace has been instrumental in developing valuable collaborations with agencies, organizations, and public schools to enable SIUE's Head Start program to provide the highest quality services possible to the maximum amount of children and families. The program now serves more than 1,500 St. Clair County children, birth to age 5, and their families through a variety of creative partnerships and options.

In 1999, SIUE's Head Start program was recognized as one of only a handful of programs in the country to receive the designation of "Excellence" from the National Head Start Association. This designation is given only to those programs that have demonstrated excellence and creativity in programming and services.

The St. Clair County Head Start now receives grants from the federal government in excess of $10 million annually.

Kimmel Community Award Winners Announced

Several Southwestern Illinois residents will receive Kimmel Community Service Awards at the April 5 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 for most of her adult life has given 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---Otis Cowan
• Social Service-Social Welfare---Philip Goodwin
• Agency-Organizational Concerns---Lori Stathis
• Environmental-Civic Betterment---Fern Watts
• Special Populations---Felicia Copeland
• Education (Posthumous)---Richard Lickfield

Kimmel Scholarship Winners Announced

Kathryn Rae Rathert of Edwardsville and Amy Leigh Hellrung of Jerseyville, both juniors studying Biological Sciences, have been named recipients of the university's Carol Kimmel Scholarship. 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.

It is named for Kimmel, a former member of the SIU Board of Trustees, who for most of her adult life has given freely of her time and talent to volunteerism.

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.

The two recipients will be recognized Thursday, April 5, at the Kimmel Leadership Awards Banquet. Tickets for the banquet, scheduled in Meridian Ballroom of SIUE's Morris 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.

Hurricane Carter To Speak Here April 11

Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, who spent more than 20 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, will speak at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in Meridian Ballroom. His appearance is sponsored by SIUE's Millennium of Peace Committee.

Carter's fame began as a professional boxer in 1961. His fast and furious style made him a crowd favorite. Five years later, Carter was arrested for a triple-murder, convicted, and sentenced to three life terms, all the while maintaining his innocence.

Carter has spoken to hundreds of audiences both in the private and public sectors on issues related to the death penalty in America. He also has addressed the U.N. General Assembly and has spoken alongside Nelson Mandela at the first World Reconciliation Day in Australia.

The April 11 event is co-sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Student Government, the Student Life Advisory Board, and the University Center Board. For more information, please call Lisa Ramsey, (618) 650-2686, or by e-mail: lpillsb@siue.edu.

Paper Bridges 'Support' Effort To Stir Engineering Interest In Students

Is it any surprise that a man who says he can make concrete float-and does-would also claim he can construct a bridge out of three-by-five note cards? The real surprise is, he has middle school children across Southern Illinois doing it as well.

"Somewhere between toddler age and sixth grade, children appear to lose their natural curiosity about the world," said Luke Snell, a School of Engineering professor. "By sixth grade, children view science and math as boring and too hard. We're using the bridge-building challenge to demonstrate otherwise.

"These students will have the opportunity to compete in the SIUE Bridge Challenge on April 6 in Goshen Lounge," Snell said. "The regional competition will include a career fair during which the students will be exposed to careers and educational opportunities in construction and engineering."

Differing slightly from the classroom efforts, the SIUE Bridge Challenge allows teams 40 minutes to create a larger bridge, one that must span an opening double in size from the one they created in the classroom and supports a minimum of one half pound of weight. Successful efforts will be rewarded with savings bonds in the categories of strongest and most attractive.

An SIUE study of 226 sixth-grade students taken several years ago revealed that only 2 percent of the children wanted to work in construction when they grew up, and even fewer considered becoming an engineer. The numbers were particularly discouraging to Snell when compared to the high interest children had in becoming lawyers, veterinarians or physicians.

Such attitudes are of particular concern to construction professionals who wonder where the engineers of tomorrow will come from if interest in the field isn't engendered at a young age. Supported by a grant from the Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (SICAP), the funding arm of the Southern Illinois Builders Association, Snell launched a research project to create in children an interest in engineering and construction careers.

Involving middle school students in hands-on activities, Snell, along with a team from his department, has been visiting schools in an attempt to retain that original spark of enthusiasm and curiosity from early childhood. Using activities that are carefully structured to emphasize specific scientific principles, Snell and his wife, Billie, an educational consultant, have created a paper bridge teaching kit that can be used in math and science classes.

"Simply put, the kit involves several experiments that lead the children to design and construct their own paper bridges," explained Snell. "This isn't a craft project. This is an activity that demonstrates technical principles, such as how the shape and thickness of a beam influences the amount of the load that the beam will support."

Working in two, 1-1/2 hour classroom sessions, the SIUE team-consisting of Snell, his wife, and several SIUE construction students-has been visiting middle schools for the past year throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area and Southern Illinois. During the first visit, the team has the middle school students perform several different experiments using the 3-by-5-inch index cards, two pencils, scissors, rulers and glue sticks.

"We have the children cut the cards according to various instructions," said Snell. "Then they place their paper 'beams' onto their 'supports,' the pencils, and load pennies until the beam fails. Once they've completed this, the children chart their results." These experiments demonstrate several basic engineering and construction concepts, Snell explained.

With these lessons learned, the middle school students are presented with the Snells' in-the-classroom bridge building assignment. During the second session, students, working in teams, are given 20 minutes to design and build a bridge, again using nothing more than the index cards, glue stick and scissors. In the classroom, their bridge must span an opening that is six inches wide, have a level surface, and be at least as wide as a penny.

"We test the bridges for strength and judge them on attractiveness," said Snell. "Students who build a bridge that will support 50 pennies or more are awarded a 'Master Builder' certificate. We also present certificates for the 'Most Attractive Bridge' and the 'Strongest Bridge.'"

Snell says that the bridge-building project underscores an important principle that engineers work with every day.

"The field of engineering and construction is not a competition," he said. "Construction professionals design and build to meet a criteria. The students' success, just like that of an engineer, is in satisfactorily completing the project according to the specifications."

The project seems to be achieving its desired goal. Last fall, Billie Snell remounted the original study, surveying 633 students who had been exposed to the paper bridge building project. While the number of students interested in law or medical careers remained high, the survey revealed that 3 percent of the students were considering careers in engineering while 2.53 percent expressed an interest in a career in construction.

Snell finds that professionals involved with the bridge-building project have been pleased with the opportunity to show students that the engineering and construction fields can be rewarding and exciting.

"We think it is important that students, working along side a construction professional, gain an understanding of how to apply some of the basic engineering principles they have learned," he said.

"It's our hope that this learning will indeed stir an interest in students for engineering, encouraging them to continue their learning and interest in math and science."

Evening In Vienna: A Musical Gala At Sunset Hills CC

The Department of Music and the Friends of Music are presenting the annual "An Evening in Vienna" from 6-11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville. Deadline for reservations is April 11.

The musical gala offers dinner and dancing, and entertainment by the faculty and students of the department. The event offers an evening of diverse music by the SIUE Symphony Orchestra and the SIUE Concert Jazz Band, providing waltzes and big band sounds for dancing. In addition, "Austrian dessert bars" will be located throughout the Country Club with entertainment provided by various musical ensembles, featuring a variety of musical styles.

Also that evening, a silent auction will be conducted featuring products and services from area businesses and organizations.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Friends of Music Scholarship Fund. Brenda Fedak, president of the Friends group, said the event is the largest fund-raiser the group conducts. "An Evening in Vienna has become a tradition in the St. Louis area," Fedak said. "The money raised through this annual event helps fund a large part of our scholarship program.

"These scholarships enable the Department of Music to recruit talented students who might otherwise not have an opportunity to attend SIUE. And, the quality of the music program reflects this."

Tickets are $100 per person and are available through the SIUE Office of Conferences and Institutes, (618) 650-2660, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 2660.

SIUE Will No Longer Mail Students' Grades

On the night before last Christmas, the only creatures that may have been stirring were SIUE students getting on the Internet to look at their grades.

Fall semester grades, normally received by students over Christmas break, went missing somewhere in the vicinity of the St. Louis Post Office-more than 11,000 pieces of mail. Judging by the hits on CougarNet, the students didn't miss a beat. Realizing their grades hadn't arrived in their normally timely manner, they checked their grades electronically and got on with their holiday plans.

For SIUE administrators, what at first appeared a near disaster, now looks like an epiphany. Student reaction to the temporarily lost grades was a collective yawn. Further surveying of students showed that they wouldn't mind viewing their grades electronically all the time.

From the university's standpoint, not mailing grades saves staff time, computer resources, and money. The decision to end the traditional practice of mailing grades was made official in early March and takes effect at the end Fall Semester.

"In the greater scheme," said Christa Oxford, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment, "the cost savings really was a secondary issue." She said the university would save about $10,000 on postage and associated expenses.

"Staff time and computer resources were the greater issues. Printing grades for 11,000-12,000 or more students takes an inordinate amount of our computing capacity. We talked with students, examined what approaches other universities are taking, and decided to discontinue the practice of mailing grades beginning in the fall."

Oxford said printed copies of grades would be available by request. Students who need to be notified that they are in academic jeopardy (on probation or academic suspension as of the grading period) also will continue to receive printed grades, as before.

"Many students need a printed copy to show to their employers, who are paying for their tuition. In these and similar cases, we'll print a copy of the grades at the student's request."

But what about parents, many of whom are paying tuition bills?

"We considered that part of the issue very carefully," Oxford said. "It is a concern for us. But the sharing of grades really is an issue between the student and his or her parents; even if we mail the grades, there's no guarantee the parents will see them."

Beginning Fall Semester, students will log on to CougarNet and, using their password, can view their grades. Oxford said that for students who may not have ready access to a computer, the computer labs across campus provide an answer.

"We saw a very pronounced spike in the number of hits to CougarNet over the Christmas break," she said. "So, we know students are attuned to the practice of electronically checking their grades, and we know the system has the capacity to accommodate them."

Oxford said the trend nationwide is to move away from mailing grades. Several schools across the country have taken the approach, including Arizona, Maryland, North Carolina, Kansas State, Utah, Washington and others.

April 17, 2001

SRO At Honors Convocation; Record Crowd Attends

More than 1,600 SIUE students were recognized recently for academic achievement at the annual Honors Convocation. That's about 500 more than were honored last year. And, Meridian Ballroom was standing-room-only, something organizers can't recall in recent memory.

"I have coordinated this event for two decades for Phi Kappa Phi and the Provost's office and I've never seen it like this," said Janet McReynolds, associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs.

McReynolds said she wasn't sure what conclusions to draw from the overflow crowd, but she said she'll be looking into a more spacious venue for next year. Ceremonies were conducted Sunday, April 8, in Meridian Ballroom.

Last year, more than 250 of the total students honored were given special awards, compared with more than 270 students receiving special awards for individual scholarly achievements. Other students recognized at the Honors Convocation achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and successfully completed at least 16 calculated hours of study.

As every year, the ceremony also includes recognition of faculty. The SIUE Teaching Excellence Award was given to Randall Pearson, associate professor of Geography. Pearson, who was presented a $2,000 prize, was chosen as an outstanding faculty member first by students and then by members of a university-wide panel of faculty and student representatives.

In addition, other faculty were cited with Teacher Recognition Awards: Zenia Agustin, assistant professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Marjorie Baier, assistant professor in the School of Nursing; Joseph Michlitsch, associate professor of Management and Marketing; and Jerry Weinberg, assistant professor of Computer Science. Each recognition awardee received a $500 prize. I. Kay Mueggenburg, a lecturer in the School of Nursing since 1995, was selected by the committee to receive the Teaching Recognition Award for a non-tenure-track faculty member. She also received a $500 prize.

Each year at the Honors Convocation, the SIUE Foundation recognizes a graduating male and female student with the highest four-year, grade-point averages. This year's awards for highest academic excellence went to Kyle Brueggeman, of East Alton, who will receive a bachelor of science in Biological Sciences with a specialty in Genetic Engineering, and Amy Jean Austin, of Belleville, who will receive a bachelor of science in Chemistry.

'Why Is This Night Different From All Other Nights?'

April 21 might be like any other spring night, but not for SIUE. Five events are scheduled that day-four on campus and one off campus and the traffic will keep the campus buzzing.

The Vadalabene Center and the Student Fitness Center will be closed at 4 p.m. that day to prepare for the 3,500 ticketholders who will be attending the sold-out Nelly concert at 8 p.m. Nelly, who hails from St. Louis, is a Grammy-nominated rapper. SIUE Police say Parking Lot A will be available for those attending. The center's lot also will be closed at 4 p.m.

That closing will present a small challenge to those who will be attending a production of K2, a compelling drama by Patrick Meyers, also playing that night at 8. The play, to be staged at the James F. Metcalf Theater just behind the Vadalabene Center, is about two friends climbing the second highest mountain in the world who find themselves trapped on an ice ledge at 27,000 feet. Patrons will be directed to park in Lot E behind Katherine Dunham Hall. There is a walkway between Lot E and the Metcalf that theatergoers may use.

Those holding tickets for that evening's performance of Marisol in Dunham Hall theater, also may park in Lot E. Marisol, by José Rivera, will be performed at 7:30 that evening. The drama was winner of the 1993 Obie Award and has been described as an "apocalyptic urban fantasy" that urges society to wake up and somehow find a way "to recover the long lost and much needed compassion for our fellow man."

Also, Lot E will be used for the School of Engineering Open House that day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., where potential students, current students, faculty, and alumni will converge in the new Engineering Building, just south of the lot. Activities planned include: building tours, scheduled presentations in the Environmental Resource Training Center, an ROTC land navigation field exercise, laboratory displays and demonstrations by faculty and students, and an alumni reception.

While motorists are negotiating the streets of SIUE, the Friends of Music will be playing host to a number of patrons at the annual "An Evening in Vienna," at the Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville. The event offers elegant dining and music by faculty and students, providing atmosphere, entertainment, and a chance to dance the night away. That event is set for 6 p.m. April 21 and tickets are available by calling (618) 650-2660. Proceeds benefit music scholarships for SIUE students.

ACLU President, Attorney Debate Youth Violence Issues

Issues surrounding the role of the media in today's society will be debated between a well-known attorney and the president of the American Civil Liberties Union on April 26 as part of the Arts & Issues series.

"The Role of the Media in Youth Violence: Scapegoat or Co-Conspirator?" is the topic of the Arts & Issues debate between ACLU President Nadine Strossen and Jack Thompson, who has made a career prosecuting cases involving obscenity and violence in popular culture. The debate will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Meridian Ballroom.

In addition to their appearance for Arts & Issues, Strossen and Thompson also will be addressing students earlier that day, co-sponsored by the Student Leadership Development Program and the United Campus Ministry.

Strossen, a professor at New York Law School, has written, lectured, and practiced extensively in the areas of constitutional law, civil liberties, and international human rights. Thompson has become an advocate for a more responsible American entertainment industry. Their appearance for Arts & Issues is presented as part of Mass Communications Week on campus and is co-sponsored by The Alestle.

The debate covers some explosive issues and Arts & Issues Coordinator Richard Walker said the evening is sure to provide exciting rhetoric. "Nadine Strossen and Jack Thompson are two dynamic personalities who provide thought provoking insight into a very real issue debated today throughout the country," Walker said.

"Whatever side you take, this debate about the effect pop culture has on America's youth is an important matter for all of us to consider."

In 1991, Strossen became the first woman to head the nation's largest and oldest civil liberties organization. During the ensuing decade, several national law journals and magazines listed her as one of the most influential lawyers in America, including Vanity Fair magazine, which included her in its list of "America's 200 Most Influential Women."

She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard College in 1972 and magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1975, where she was editor of the Law Review. After practicing law for nine years in Minneapolis, her hometown, Strossen moved to New York to become a law professor.

Thompson, an Ohio native, earned a bachelor's at Denison University and a juris doctor at Vanderbilt University Law School in 1976. He has been practicing law in Miami, Fla., since 1977 as a personal injury (medical malpractice) attorney. He has been actively and prominently involved in First Amendment issues since 1987, and he has discussed his work in that area on network television programs, such as Nightline, Good Morning America, and 48 Hours.

Because of his involvement in the "2 Live Crew" federal obscenity trial-resulting in the first verdict in American history declaring a sound recording to be obscene-Thompson became part of a 130-campus lecture tour on the issue of prosecuting obscenity cases within pop culture and the entertainment industry. Since then, Thompson has become involved in several high-profile lawsuits against studios for producing violent films he contends triggered violent acts.

Tickets for the April 26 debate are $8; students, $4. For tickets, call (618) 650-5555, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 5555; or, write: Arts & Issues, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1083; or, by e-mail, rwalker@siue.edu. The Arts & Issues Web site is: www.siue.edu/ ARTS_ISSUES. Admission includes free parking in the lots behind Morris University Center or Dunham Hall theater.

D. Cassens Named Lovejoy Development Director

David E. Cassens, assistant director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) for Saint Louis University's Health Sciences Center, has been named director of development for Lovejoy Library, according to Jay Starratt, dean of Library and Information Services at SIUE.

In his new position, Cassens is responsible for maintaining fund-raising activities for the library, including cultivating and soliciting donors, and working with the Friends of Lovejoy Library and its volunteers, as well as coordinating annual fund-raising events, such as the library's Antiques Show and Sale.

At SLU, Cassens was with the Health Sciences Center from 1999-2001. He also had been at SLU from 1994-97 as a senior development researcher and assistant director of SLU's Office of Research Services. In addition, he has been a curator for the St. Louis Mercantile Library, associate director of development for Forest Park Forever, and manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations for the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis.

He has been involved in several development campaigns in the past nine years, such as raising $120,000 for the Susan G. Koman Foundation, $750,000 for SLU's School of Business, $500,000 for an endowed scholarship program at SLU, and $250,000 for a Neighborhood Assistance Program Grant.

Cassens earned a bachelor's and a master's in Historical Studies at SIUE in 1977 and 1979, respectively, and studied for a doctorate at the University of Illinois and at SLU.

EHS Department Receives DCCA Grant For Recycling

A recycling grant for $24,915 has been awarded to SIUE's Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs.

According to EHS Coordinator David McDonald, the grant will be used to purchase recycling equipment and collection containers for Bluff Hall and the Engineering Building. "This brings the total dollar amount of grants that EHS has obtained for university recycling efforts to approximately $205,000 over the past five years," McDonald said.

The recycling grants have allowed for a significant expansion of the recycling program. Currently, SIUE recycles 131 tons of office paper, newspapers, magazines and cardboard annually. This translates to a savings of 2,227 trees and 393 cubic yards of landfill space each year. "The university also recycles plastic and aluminum," McDonald said.

"In addition to the grant funded initiatives, the university also has implemented a paper purchasing policy to encourage the purchase of recycled content products. Buying recycled content paper products reduces energy and water use, tree harvesting, and waste generation and supports markets for recycled paper."

More information about the policy can be found on the EHS Web site: ehs.siue.edu and then click the link, "recycling."

Winning Streak Puts Cougars In Driver's Seat

Coach Gary Collins and his Cougar baseball team just keep piling up the wins. Thirteen straight to be exact.

The Cougars look to continue the trend as they play three conference doubleheaders this week. "This is a big week for us," said Collins. "We need to hold our own against Southern Indiana in the division and Indianapolis and Northern Kentucky in regards to conference play."

SIUE, 27-15 overall and 13-2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, play Southern Indiana on Wednesday (4/18) at 1 p.m. at Roy Lee Field. The Screaming Eagles are tied for second in the South Division with a 9-6 mark, four full games behind the Cougars.

Over the weekend, the Cougars face Indianapolis and Northern Kentucky at Roy Lee Field. SIUE, No. 3 in the Great Lakes Region, plays Indianapolis, ranked first in the region, on Saturday (4/21) at noon. Indianapolis enters the week with a 33-10 record overall and 14-1 mark in the North Division of the GLVC. On Sunday (4/22), the Cougars face Northern Kentucky, No. 4 in the region, for a noon doubleheader. Northern Kentucky has a record of 33-11 overall and 9-6 in the GLVC North Division.

Last weekend, the Cougars dominated in its three wins over Bellarmine at home. SIUE edged the Knights 3-2 in 14 innings on Friday (4/13) and then swept Bellarmine on Saturday (4/14) 9-0 and 16-2. "The pitching dominated their hitters. We seem to be improving offensively little by little, and I am pleased with the defense. They committed only two errors all weekend."

Collins said Josh Clark (Olalla, Wash.) and Matt Wilkinson (Melbourne, Australia) are coming around. "Josh and Matt stepped it up a notch. They are throwing the ball a lot better now." Clark won the first game of the Saturday doubleheader by pitching a one-hitter for his first shutout and second complete game of the season. He improved his record to 3-0 overall. Clark is second on the team in innings pitched (59.2) and strikeouts (52) and fourth on the team with a 3.92 earned run average. Wilkinson capped off the doubleheader by pitching seven innings, giving up one earned run. He is now 5-0 on the year with a 4.14 earned run average.

Dave Crouthers (Edwardsville) pitched 10 innings in Friday afternoon's game but didn't earn a decision in the 14-inning battle. Crouthers leads the team in innings pitched (67.0), strikeouts (74) and complete games (3). He has an earned run average of 2.42 and a record of 6-4. At the plate, Crouthers recorded career hit No. 200 by hitting a single to left field in the 13th inning of Friday's win. He is the ninth Cougar to record 200 or more career hits. Crouthers is batting .366 and leads the team in at-bats (164), runs batted in (54) and slugging percentage (.610).

Todd Haug (Rosewood Hts.) and Chad Opel (Edwardsville) also had good performances, said Collins. "Todd took some good swings last weekend. His bat is coming back. Opel also is hitting the ball better." Haug was 5 for 10 at the plate with four RBIs while Opel finished the weekend 8 for 16 with a double, home run, four runs scored and an RBI. Haug is batting .274 on the season and Opel improved his average to .327.

Softball Heads To GLVC-GLIAC Challenge

After a disappointing weekend, the Cougar softball team looks to rebound as they travel to Battle Creek, Mich., for the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Challenge.

Coach Sandy Montgomery said each game is important.

"Every game is huge for us at this point," said Montgomery. "It is all about winning."

The Cougars, No. 3 in the Great Lakes Region, play two games on Saturday (4/21) and three games Sunday (4/22) with match-ups yet to be determined.

SIUE, 26-12 overall and 13-5 in the GLVC, dropped three of four games at home this weekend. The Cougars split with Wisconsin-Parkside, winning game one 5-4 and losing game two 6-3. On Sunday (4/15), SIUE dropped the games to Lewis 2-0 and 6-4. "We are very disappointed with the results. We played hard but couldn't catch a break."

Montgomery said Dawn Farmer (Columbia) pitched well over the weekend.

"Dawn threw a nice game against Wisconsin-Parkside. She gave up a couple of runs early but really settled in after that. I think she also threw very well against Lewis." Farmer picked up the win against Wisconsin-Parkside. With a loss against Lewis, Farmer now has a record of 11-4 on the year and a team-leading 1.54 earned run average.

At the plate, Montgomery has been pleased with the production of Mandy Uhrhan (Dupo) and Valerie McCoy (Bethalto). "Mandy continues to swing a hot bat. Val has also been consistent. Both are playing exceptionally well for us." Uhrhan finished the weekend 5 for 13 with a two doubles, two home runs, three runs scored and three runs batted in. She is third on the team with a .389 batting average. McCoy was 3 for 12 over the weekend with two runs scored and an RBI. McCoy is leading the team with a .442 batting average.

Golf Breaks Records At McKendree College Invitational

Coach Larry Bennett and his women's golf team take the week off before wrapping up its regular season next weekend at the John A. Logan Invitational. The Cougars have had strong spring season.

"They are progressing," said Bennett. "They are only freshmen, so they keep improving weekly. We are way ahead of any schedule I would have had for them."

SIUE has eight freshmen on this year's squad along with one sophomore and one junior. Over the past three tournaments, the Cougars have set a number of school and personal records.

Last weekend (4/13-14) at the McKendree Invitational, sophomore Nonie Ehlke (Highland) set the 18-hole school record by shooting a 79 on day two. "It was really encouraging to see her set the record after struggling the day before with a 91."

The 36-hole record at SIUE has been tied twice in the past two weeks. Freshman Katie Farrell (Princeton) set the record in the fall with a 167 and then tied it two weeks ago at the Quincy Invitational with rounds of 85 and 82. Junior Spring Riley (Salem) tied the record this past weekend at McKendree with rounds of 84 and 83. Farrell leads the team with an 86.1 average, followed by Ehlke with an 89.5 average, Kacy Gruenkemeyer (Salem) with an 89.6 and Riley at 90.0.

Track Eager For GLVC Meet

The Cougar track teams travel to Romeoville for the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships this weekend.

Coach Darryl Frerker said he is looking for some individual success for the women's team. "On the ladies side, I am hoping to come away with a conference champion. I am focusing on individuals since our numbers are down on the women's side."

On the men's side, Frerker looks for a higher team finish. "I expect the guys to improve on their fourth place finish at the indoor conference meet. Hopefully, we can come out with some conference champions and a few national qualifiers."

Last weekend, SIUE played host of the Cougar Classic. "It was a great weekend for a meet. If you get nice weather, you will get good performances"

Daniel Walden (Springfield) continued to inch closer to the national qualifying mark. Walden ran the 800-meter in a time of one minute, 53.26 seconds, missing the qualifying time by 0.66 seconds (1:52.60). Bill Wolfe (Carpentersville) broke the school record in the pole vault last weekend with a leap of 14 feet. Wolfe finished first in the event.

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Baseball Box Scores

Men's Tennis

Softball Concludes League Regular Season

Following a 4-1 record at the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Challenge, the SIUE softball team concludes the regular season on the road this weekend.

The Cougars, 30-13 overall and 13-5 in the GLVC, travel to Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday (4/28) for a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. On Sunday (4/29), the Cougars wrap up regular season conference play against Bellarmine. The doubleheader is scheduled for 1 p.m.

SIUE won four of the five games at the GLVC/GLIAC Challenge in Battle Creek, Mich., last weekend. SIUE defeated Saginaw Valley State 1-0, Findlay 18-4, Gannon 2-0 and Wayne State 5-0. The only loss was 6-0 to Grand Valley State.

Erin Newman (Fairfield, Calif.) went 6 for 16 over the weekend with a double, a grand slam, three runs scored and six runs batted in. Newman is batting .393 and leads the team in hits (57), doubles (16), home runs (11), runs batted in (48) and slugging percentage (.745).

Mandy Uhrhan (Dupo) also had another strong weekend at the plate, finishing 5-for-14 with two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI. Uhrhan is third on the team with a .386 batting average and is second in hits (56), doubles (11), home runs (7) and slugging percentage (.621).

Missy Koenig (Mapleton) picked up two wins over the weekend, pitching 15 innings, scattering 11 hits giving up one unearned run. Koenig improved her record to 10-6 and leads the team with a 1.62 earned run average.

Dawn Farmer (Columbia) and RyAnn Spann (Bethalto) also picked up a win apiece. Farmer goes to 12-5 on the season with a 1.77 ERA while Spann improves to 8-2 with a 1.81 ERA.

Baseball Has Splitting Weekend

After splitting the last three conference doubleheaders, the No. 25 Cougar baseball team faces its biggest games this weekend when it takes on conference rival, UM-St. Louis, in a three-game series.

"Everything is riding on Saturday and Sunday," said Coach Gary Collins.

However, the Cougars have one more non-conference game on its schedule. On Wednesday (4/25), SIUE plays Lindenwood, an NAIA school, in a single game beginning at 3 p.m. at Roy Lee Field.

The Cougars, 30-18 overall and 16-5 in the conference, host the Rivermen for a doubleheader on Saturday (4/28) beginning at noon. On Sunday (4/29), SIUE travels across the river for a single game scheduled for 1 p.m. Missouri-St. Louis, 25-15 overall and 13-8 in the conference, trails the Cougars in the South Division standings by three games.

Last week, the Cougars 13-game winning streak was snapped when SIUE dropped game one of its doubleheader against Southern Indiana 4-1. The team won game two 12-5 before splitting its doubleheaders with No. 10 Indianapolis and Northern Kentucky last weekend. "It was a very disappointing weekend. I wasn't very happy with our offense. We have been playing a lot better but didn't have very good at-bats and lost a game in the standings."

Despite the disappointment in offense, Collins said he was pleased with his pitchers. "I thought Matt Wilkinson (Melbourne, Australia), Dave Crouthers (Edwardsville), Bret Giaudrone (Gillespie) and Nick Seibert (Worden) pitched well. Seibert kept us in the game until we could score runs."

Wilkinson and Seibert each picked up wins this weekend. Wilkinson earned two wins last weekend with a 12-5 victory against Southern Indiana and a 6-1 win against Indianapolis on Saturday (4/21). He improved his record to 7-0 on the season.

Seibert earned his first win of the year (1-2) by pitching 5.1 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out five batters against Northern Kentucky. Seibert also set the SIUE record with 24 consecutive hits, breaking Mark Briggs' record of 23 straight games in 1996, against Southern Indiana in game two. Seibert, whose hitting streak was snapped in game one against Indianapolis, finished the week 6-for-23 with two home runs and six runs batted in.

Crouthers pitched 11.1 innings, giving up seven runs on five hits and striking out eight batters in his two stints on the mound last week. He earned losses (6-6) in both games, losing to Southern Indiana 4-1 and Northern Kentucky 5-4.

Giaudrone pitched in four games last week. He threw 7.0 innings of relief, giving up two runs on three hits and striking out eight batters. Giaudrone earned his 10th save of the season against Northern Kentucky in game two.

Collins also said that Chad Opel (Edwardsville) had quality at-bats. Opel finished the week 9 for 22 with two doubles, a triple, a home run, five runs scored and five RBI. Opel improved his average to .337 and leads the team with 59 runs scored.

Golf Completes Season At John A. Logan Invitational

Coach Larry Bennett and his women's golf team wraps up its third season at the John A. Logan Invitational this weekend. The two-day event begins Saturday (4/28) at the Crab Orchard Golf Course in Carterville.

Last time out, the Cougars finished in fourth place with a score of 680 (341-339). Sophomore Nonie Ehlke (Highland) set the 18-hole school record by shooting a 79 on day two at the McKendree Invitational.

The 36-hole record at SIUE also was tied at the McKendree Invitational. Junior Spring Riley (Salem) tied the record this past weekend at McKendree with rounds of 84 and 83.

Freshman Katie Farrell (Princeton) leads the team with an 86.1 average.

Track Ready For Twilight Meet

After solid showings at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships, the Cougar track teams host the SIUE Twilight Open this weekend in hopes of qualifying individuals for the NCAA Division II Championships at SIUE on May 24-26.

"This weekend is going to be a strong meet," said Coach Darryl Frerker. "Some events will be very competitive with several Division I schools being represented."

The meet consists of individuals from the following schools-SIU Carbondale, Eastern Illinois University, Bradley University, University of Illinois, UM-Rolla, Fontbonne College and Greenville College. The two-day meet starts Friday (4/27) at noon with the heptathlon, followed by the decathlon at 12:30 p.m. The decathlon and heptathlon continue into Saturday (4/28), beginning at 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., respectively. Field events begin at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday with running events scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

"This weekend is more focused on individual competition rather than team. I look forward to good weather this weekend and hope to qualify someone for nationals."

Seven Earn All-Conference Honors

Seven individuals walked away with All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honors this past Saturday (4/21) at Romeoville, Ill.

The women's team finished in fifth place with 43 points. Ruth Kipping (Quincy) and Kathleen Wilson (Carterville) were conference champions in their respective events. Kipping placed first in the 800-meter run with a time of 2 minutes, 24.50 seconds. Wilson finished first in the javelin throw with a distance of 116 feet, 5 inches.

"The ladies competed very well with two conference champions," said Coach Darryl Frerker. "Kathy Ostrander (Valparaiso, Ind.) scored in all four of her events." Ostrander placed third in the discus throw (128'11"), fourth in the javelin (93'1") and sixth in the hammer throw (113'1") and shot put (32'9").

On the men's side, the team scored 72 points to finish in fourth place. Five individuals finished All-GLVC. Three of those were conference champions.

"I was pleased with our team placing," Frerker said. "I look for us to be that much better next year because we are only graduating one guy."

William Wolfe (Carpentersville) was named Male Athlete of the Year in the GLVC. Wolfe was the conference champion in the decathlon and set a new conference record by scoring 5,974 points. George Murphy (Virden) also finished first by setting a conference record with a throw of 182'9" in the javelin.

Marqus Hall (Hillsdale), Daniel Walden (Springfield) and Josh Benton (Carbondale) finished second in the triple jump, 800-meter run and high jump, respectively. Hall recorded a distance of 44'03.25". Walden finished in a time of 1:56.28 while Benton reached 6'8" in the high jump.

"Both teams had a lot of determination and competitiveness for the conference meet. They stepped up to the level of competition and did very well."

March 2001

March Madness Again At The Vadalabene Center

March Madness took over the Vadalabene Center earlier this month and nearly 9,000 high school basketball fans enjoyed the action over three days as SIUE played host again to the Illinois High School Association Class AA sectional semifinals.

Most agree that the event draws large crowds of spectators from around the area, some coming to campus for the first time. This is the seventh year that SIUE has hosted the sectional finals. "It has a good effect on the university," said Nick Adams, assistant director of SIUE's Intercollegiate Athletics.

"Anytime we can bring that many people to see the facilities and the campus it is a good opportunity.

The sectional championship was played Friday, March 9, between Alton and Jersey Community High with Alton winning 57-52. In earlier action, Jerseyville beat Collinsville 66-45 on March 6 and Alton beat Triad 63-55 on March 7. Alton went on to win over Belleville West 62-59 in the super sectionals at SIU Carbondale, but was beaten by Chicago's Morgan Park 64-50 in the quarterfinals at Peoria's Carver Arena.

"Alton is a very good team that always draws well at SIUE to this sectional tournament," Adams said. "A few years ago, Alton and Edwardsville met on this campus and played what might be the best basketball game ever." The game went into six overtimes before Alton came out on top.

"We haven't even begun to see all the benefits and the good things that can come from this event being held at SIUE," Adams said. "For three days we have thousands of people packed into the gym, who see the facilities and the campus, many for the first time.

"Its been a phenomenal event for both SIUE and the Athletics department," Adams said.

EBR Writers Club-Still Activists After All These Years

After 16 years of teaching elsewhere in the country, the Hurricane came back to his hometown in 1985 and began a new chapter, literally and figuratively. But it was the same story, an activist's story.

When Eugene B. Redmond did come back to East St. Louis, he sought to create a commune of intellectuals who could affect change through encouraging other young writers, just as he had in the 1960s with the Black River Writers.

They would also encourage change by speaking out on the issues involving the black experience on the urban landscape."We have tried to continue what happened in the 1960s, which was a great era of foment," said Redmond, now an SIUE professor of English Language and Literature.

"I was an 'accidental' academician from the streets and because of that I have always had a split consciousness about what is learned through the academy, or university, and what is learned through life experiences."

In 1986, the newest incarnation of his activism and that of his literary colleagues became the Eugene B. Redmond Writers Club, a title he said he protested but was then convinced otherwise by the charter members.

At 7 p.m Thursday, March 22, the club will celebrate its 15th birthday at the Grand Marais Golf Club, 5208 Lake Drive, East St. Louis. Co-sponsored by Jazz 2000, the event also will feature the Miles Ahead Jazz Band. A $15 donation includes a "bouillabaisse" dinner, a poetry reading, and music. The evening is co-sponsored by the SIUE Department of English Language and Literature.

Over the years the EBR Writers Club has sponsored and co-sponsored conferences, festivals, symposiums, and readings, and has participated in symposiums around the country and in Europe. It also co-publishes, with the SIUE department, Drumvoices Revue, a multicultural literary journal.

Darlene Roy, co-founder of the club and its current president, said she hopes the group will continue along the same course. "The people of this community have said that they appreciate what we've been trying to do for the past 15 years," Roy said. "We will continue to bring in the important authors and poets for readings and we will continue to collaborate with other organizations in the region."

Roy also said the group needs a more permanent space to hold workshops for developing, talented writers. "We also would like to do more networking with other writers clubs around the country. We do that to a certain extent now, but I'd like to see us expand that."

The club means quite a lot to the founders who see themselves as advocates for writers who want to have a voice in society, to bring about dialogue on the issues that affect urban America. "The club brings me together with others who are interested in literature and culture," Roy explained. "I become uplifted and informed."

She and Redmond agree that the club also helps generate positive "press" in a city that seems to produce a great deal of distressing news. "We are a positive force in East St. Louis," Roy said, "and I think we've represented the city well in our travels throughout the country and overseas."

For the founders of the club, what they are accomplishing today is a continuation of 1960s activism. Redmond said he and many of his contemporaries at that time left the "street heat" of the urban scene and tried to affect change through teaching the black experience in America's colleges and universities.

Now that he's back home, the scrawny kid from the Rush City and South End neighborhoods of East St. Louis, who was nicknamed "Hurricane," continues to teach that experience. He has an affinity with the city and for its youth. "Every semester, I bring my students to East St. Louis and let them meet some of the young talented writers we have working and living in this area," Redmond said.

"It gives these students a chance to feel the experience and to show them how they can contribute to the cause and bring about change."

For more information about the birthday celebration or about the EBR Writers Club, call (618) 650-3991.

Dress For Success Kicks Off Spring/Summer Campaign

East St. Louis Center, SIUE, and Dress for Success of Southern Illinois is conducting a spring/summer suit campaign through March 30. 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 P.O. Box 157, East St. Louis, IL 62201.

In partnership, the ESLC and Dress for Success have suited 130 women. The program helps women who are living in poverty but who have a job interview; they can receive a complete business outfit-suits, shoes, handbag, accessories, and hosiery-for an interview. 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.

Drop offs for the Spring/Summer Campaig may be made at these locations between 8 a.m. and 4:30 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) 875-9801;

• Bluff View Head Start, 8100 Bunkum Road, Caseyville, (618) 394-0718;

• BellMac Head Start, 912 Carlyle Road, Belleville, (618) 277-4681;

• Rendleman Building, Room 2228, SIUE, (618) 650-2536;

• SIU School of Dental Medicine, Administration Building No. 273, Room 1103, Alton.

Those 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.

Straight Ahead Jazz Quintet To Perform March 29

The Straight Ahead Jazz Quintet, a female jazz ensemble known for its rendition of the blues "with feeling and fun," will perform March 29 as part of the Arts and Issues season.

Performing at 7:30 p.m. in Meridian Ballroom, the quintet will present songs of the great female blues singers "tied together with bits of wit and historical narrative." The evening will include songs of Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Mamie Smith, Alberta Hunter, Koko Taylor, and Etta James, to name a few.

Arts & Issues Coordinator Richard Walker said the quintet, based in Detroit, is a culturally diverse group of women who combine several elements of jazz into a blend of traditional, transitional, and contemporary jazz.. "This group is known for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music," Walker said. "I think our audience will love them because their live shows are such a joyful celebration."

These Grammy-nominated recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States, the Caribbean, and Europe. Recent appearances include a concert at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival. Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards Hall of Fame and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition from Downbeat magazine.

Tickets for the March 29 concert are $16; students, $8. For tickets, call (618) 650-5555, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 5555; or, write: Arts & Issues, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1083; or, by e-mail, rwalker@siue.edu. The Arts & Issues Web site is: www.siue.edu/ARTS_ISSUES. Admission includes free parking in the lots behind Morris University Center or Dunham Hall theater.

Women's Golf Heads To NKU

Coach Larry Bennett looks to see where his women's golf team is at this weekend. "We are going out to face some teams in our conference," said Bennett. "It will give us a chance to see where we match up."

The Cougars travel to Highland Heights, Ky., for the Northern Kentucky Invitational. The two-day competition begins on Saturday (3/31) at A. J. Jolly Golf Course. SIUE then heads to the Indianapolis Invitational for a one-day event on Monday (4/2).

"We will be playing 18 holes each of the three days. It should show us whether or not we are mentally and physically fit. The team has been hitting the ball well in practice, so I hope to have decent scores this weekend."

The women's golf team opened up its spring season with a third-place finish last weekend (3/23-24) at the Lindenwood Lady Lions Invitational. The Cougars shot a total of 758 (365-393) in the two-day invitational. "It wasn't bad for our first match, but it wasn't golf weather."

Katie Farrell (Princeton) was the top finisher for SIUE. Farrell shot a 180 (89-91) to place ninth overall.

Men's Tennis Trips At SI

Coach Bill Logan said this weekend could be the turning point for the men's tennis season. "I am hoping the team turns things around this weekend and makes the next two weeks count."

The Cougars, 2-7 overall and 2-1 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, travels to Quincy tomorrow (3/27) for a 2:30 p.m. match. The team then returns home to face Northern Kentucky on Saturday (3/31) and Bellarmine on Sunday (4/1). Both matches begin at 9 a.m. on the SIUE courts.

SIUE dropped its only conference match last weekend (3/24) to Southern Indiana 9-0.

Benton, Kipping Pace Cougars Tracksters

Coach Darryl Frerker said he's pleased with the team's performance last weekend. "We have had great season openers the past couple of years," said Frerker, "and this proved to be the same."

The men's and women's outdoor track season got under way last Friday (3/23) at Washington University. The men finished third with a team score of 85 while the women placed eighth with 29 points. "As young as we are as a team, I look for personal records to be set in the season opener, and that is what happened."

Joshua Benton (Carbondale) and Ruth Kipping (Quincy) had strong performances, just missing national provisional qualifying time. Benton finished first in the high jump at 6 feet, 8.5 inches (2.04 meters), the qualifying height is 2.08 meters.

Kipping placed first in the 800-meter run with a time of 2 minutes, 18.76 seconds missing the qualifying time of 2:15.00.

R. Spann Throws No-Hitter

RyAnn Spann tossed a no-hitter Tuesday (3/13) as the Cougars split two contests at the Rebel Spring Games in Orlando, Fla.

Spann walked one and struck out six as SIUE downed Molloy in the day's opening game 11-1.

Catcher Kelly Clay ripped a home run and drove in five runs. Katie Waldo added two hits and four runs batted in. It was the 18th no-hitter in school history.

In the second game, Binghamton rallied to score two in the top of the seventh and defeat the Cougars 4-3. Dawn Farmer took the loss for SIUE. Erin Newman blasted a home for the Cougars.

Men's Tennis Opens With Two GLVC Triumphs

Coach Bill Logan and his men's tennis team travel to Evansville, Ind., on Saturday (3/24) to continue conference play.

The Cougars, 2-6 overall and 2-0 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, look for their third consecutive victory when they face Southern Indiana at 2:30 p.m.

SIUE defeated Lewis 6-3 and Saint Joseph's 5-0 last Saturday (3/17) as the team opened conference play.

David Mims (O'Fallon) won both singles matches at No. 5 and is 4-6 on the year overall. Mims and Chris Welkner (Belleville) also went 2-0 in both doubles matches at No. 1.

Baseball Seeks Refuge In GLVC Schedule

After an 11-game road trip in Georgia, the SIUE baseball team opens Great Lakes Valley Conference play at Quincy this weekend (3/24). The three-game series begins with a Saturday doubleheader at 1 p.m. and a single game on Sunday (3/25) at 1 p.m.

SIUE, 13-12 overall, struggled near the end of the spring trip, coming home with a 6-5 record from Savannah, Ga. "The positive is we had lots of game experience," said Coach Gary Collins. "You can only get better with play, but we have been a little inconsistent."

Mark Bugger (Edwardsville), who became SIUE's all-time hits leader, powered the team on the road with a .457 batting average. Bugger recorded four doubles, a triple, three home runs and 15 runs batted in. He leads the team with a .464 batting average and 45 hits.

Dave Crouthers (Edwardsville) also had a strong road trip, batting .356 over the 11 games with two home runs, a double and a triple. Crouthers started two games on the mound for SIUE, finishing with a 1-1 record.

Bret Giaudrone (Gillespie) was solid out of the bullpen. Giaudrone pitched 11 and 2/3 innings in six games. He gave up only one unearned run, struck on nine batters, recorded two wins and two saves. Giaudrone, who needs just one save to tie the single-season record for saves set by Jason Guest (1997), leads the team with 1.52 earned run average, 15 appearances and seven saves on the year.

Track And Field Opens Outdoor Season

Coach Darryl Frerker's men and women's track teams start their outdoor season this weekend in St. Louis, traveling to the Washington Invitational on Friday (3/23) at 3 p.m.

Frerker said he is looking for this meet to give the teams experience.

"It will give us an idea where our training needs to go for the remainder of the season," said Frerker.

SIUE concluded its indoor season with two All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selections. Daniel Walden (Springfield) finished second in the 800-meter run with a time of 1 minute, 56 seconds. On the women's side, Sarah Turpin (Belleville) placed second in the 200-meter hurdles. Turpin finished with a time of 30.49.

Cougars Fall 65-58 In Tourney

Marisa DellAngelo pumped in 22 points as Northern Michigan University downed SIUE 65-58 in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional Friday night (3/9).

The Cougars, 20-9, picked up 22 points from senior Misi Clark and 16 points from senior Crystal Gladson, rallying from 13 points down in the first half and forced six lead changes before falling in the final seconds to Northern Michigan, 23-5.

Despite outrebounding Northern Michigan 46-32 and shooting 45.8 percent from the field, SIUE was unable to overcome 27 turnovers.

After falling behind by 13 in the first half, the Cougars rallied to cut the lead to three at 33-30 by halftime. In the second half, SIUE rallied to hold a two-point lead with 1:57 to play.

A three-pointer from Maryellen Poutenen with :55 left gave Northern Michigan a one-point lead, one which it would not relinquish.

Clark, Gladson and Sarah Cook completed their collegiate career by scoring 46 of SIUE's 58 points.

Marty Perry Honored By The Great Lakes Valley Conference

SIUE's Marty Perry has been named Honorable Mention All-Great Lakes Valley Conference in men's basketball.

A native of Jacksonville, Ill., Perry was the Cougars (7-19 overall, 4-16 in the GLVC) main offensive threat. Perry finished his junior season as the Cougars' leader in scoring (16.3 points per game), field goal percentage (.535), three-point field goal percentage (.417) and free throw percentage (.891). During the season, Perry topped 20 points nine times and 30 points twice.

The University of Southern Indiana's Derrick Lyons was named Player of the Year and Lewis University's Austin Real was named Freshman of the Year. Coach of the Year was given to Dave Balza, of Saint Joseph's College.

The first team of the All-GLVC team was, Lyons, Lorico Duncan (Kentucky Wesleyan), Marlowe Currie (Southern Indiana), Brent Mason (St. Joseph's) and Craig Sanders (Northern Kentucky University).

The second team was Jared McCurry (Bellarmine University), Andy Foster (University of Indianapolis), Nick Wise (IUPU-Fort Wayne), Brian McNeil (Quincy University) and Josh Virostko (Lewis).

Cougars Go Dancing

The women's basketball team (20-8) earned a bid to the NCAA Division II tournament with the fifth seed in the Great Lakes Region and will play No. 4 Northern Michigan (22-5).

The first game of the regional will be played Friday, March 9. The regional tournament will be at No. 1 seed Michigan Tech, in Houghton, Mich., from March 9-11. The winner of the region advances to the NCAA-II Elite Eight, held in Rochester, Minn.

Rounding out the Great Lakes Region are Great Lakes Valley Conference champion No. 2 Southern Indiana (26-3), defending NCAA-II champion No. 3 Northern Kentucky (25-4), and No. 6 Gannon (22-7).

Softball Box Scores

Baseball Box Scores

Men's Tennis

Resident Hall Director Given Regional Award

Marque Haupert, hall director for Woodland Hall, recently was given the Positive Trends award from the Illinois Division of the Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers.

Kara Shustrin, nominator and assistant director of Residence Life-Residence Halls, commended Haupert's positive advisement of the Illinois State Resident Assistant Association executive board. "Marque has made a point of addressing women's leadership issues with this group and has helped women paraprofessionals in our department feel supported and able to achieve their goals in a welcoming environment," said Shustrin.

The Positive Trends award is given quarterly to individuals in order to recognize outstanding achievements of Illinois Housing Professionals.

31st Annual Antiques Show Set For March 24-25

Fifty-seven antiques dealers from the Midwest will display and sell a variety of items from furniture, fine glass, porcelain and china to tools, toys and books Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, at the 31st Annual Antiques Show and Sale at the Vadalabene Center.

The event, sponsored by the Friends of Lovejoy Library, will take place in the gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free informal appraisals with paid admission (two-item limit) will be offered on Saturday from 2-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-3 p.m.

Tickets are $4 and are available at the door; tickets are good for both days. Children under 13 years of age are admitted free. For more information, call the Friends of Lovejoy Library, (618) 650-2730.

Rebecca Dabbs-Kayser Named ECC Director

Rebecca Dabbs-Kayser, acting director of the Early Childhood Center, recently was named director, according to Narbeth Emmanuel, SIUE vice chancellor for Student Affairs.

Dabbs-Kayser, who earned a bachelor's in elementary education and a master's in early childhood education, both at SIUE, has more than 12 years experience working with children and their families. She also holds a teaching certificate in Illinois.

In addition to her work at the SIUE center, Dabbs-Kayser has been an Early Childhood Inclusion specialist with the Child Day Care Association of St. Louis, and a supervisor, parent educator, and resource developer for Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois. She also has been a first-grade teacher. 

February 2001

President Walker Conducts Open Forums On Campuses

President James E. Walker did some walking around on the SIU campuses recently as he conducted open forums at Carbondale, Edwardsville, Alton, East St. Louis, and Springfield.

His purpose was to gather input from the campus communities to help develop "a shared vision" for the university's future. "It's one thing for me to have a vision of what the university should be," he pointed out, "but I'm more concerned about a shared vision for SIU.

"I want to know what people see as the future for SIU, how we want SIU to be perceived in the future."

The forums were informal and employees had been given "homework" to consider before the meetings took place. They were asked to consider three questions:

In your opinion, what do you perceive to be SIU's major strengths?

In your opinion, what are the major challenges facing SIU in the short term? In the long term?

In the year 2010, how would you like SIU to be perceived?

Walker also said he would be forming smaller focus groups on each campus to help define SIU's mission. "It is my intent to utilize these focus groups by gathering more in-depth information and feedback than may have been gained during the open forums.

The president said a shared vision plan will be published and used as a "road map" for the future course of the university. He also plans to present the vision plan on each campus before the end of the semester. "These forums have been an opportunity for us as a university to look forward," he said.

The Babes To Perform For Arts & Issues March 2-3

The Babes, a quartet of "40-something moms" who have established a national reputation, will perform here March 2 and 3 as part of the Arts and Issues season.

Singing two shows at 7:30 both evenings in Katherine Dunham Hall theater, the quartet applies a special brand of "goofiness and grit" to their songs about everyday life.

Arts & Issues Coordinator Richard Walker said audiences will find just the right blend of comedy and musical ability from the quartet. "The Babes take us on a musical journey with a style that blends jazz, folk music, and just a touch of country," Walker said. "And, the laughs are a bonus."

The group includes:

• Sally Fingerett, who is trained in classical and folk styles of music, and who has written music for movies, television, and commercials, as well as released three solo CDs;
• Megon McDonough, who has been recording since her teens and who recently released her 10th recording project. She has performed in various Chicago-based productions including Pump Boys and Dinettes and Always Patsy Cline. On- camera she has worked in TV commercials and was the lead singer in a Danielle Steel made-for-TV movie, and won an ACE Cable TV Award for singing the theme song for an HBO Olympic ice-skating special;
• Debi Smith, who has performed both as a soloist and as half of the duo, The Smith Sisters, who have recorded four albums. As a songwriter, Debi has won American Song Festival, Billboard, and ASCAP awards; and
• Camille West, who brings comical quips to the quartet. She was honored by the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC in 1996.

Tickets for each show on March 2 and 3 are $16; students, $8. For tickets, call (618) 650-5555, or, from St. Louis toll-free, (888) 328-5168, Ext. 5555; or, write: Arts & Issues, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1083; or, by e-mail, rwalker@siue.edu. The Arts & Issues Web site is: www.siue.edu/ARTS_ISSUES.

Admission includes free parking in the lots behind Morris University Center or Dunham Hall theater.

Spring Enrollment Is Largest It's Been Since 1977

Spring enrollment grew to 11,480 students, an increase of 136 students, or about 1.2 percent, over last spring.

Director of Admissions Boyd Bradshaw said the increase was indicative of the growing enrollment SIUE has experienced for the last several years. "I think the spring enrollment indicates what we've seen consistently for the last several years in both the fall and spring," Bradshaw said.

"Our reputation is growing across the state and region. Students and their families are discovering that SIUE offers a quality educational experience at an affordable price."

Bradshaw said the spring numbers would have been even larger, but said bad weather kept some part-time students away. "The cold, snowy weather and bad road conditions that we had for most of December very likely kept a large number of our part-time students from registering for classes," Bradshaw said, explaining that most of the part-time students are non-traditional students who attend classes at night.

"Many of these would have been students at off-campus sites in more rural areas."

Where part-time student enrollments are normally in the range of 3,700-3,800, more than 3,600 part-time students signed up for classes this spring. Last spring, 3,785 part-time students registered. Even with the part-time enrollment decrease, total spring enrollment is the largest since 1977.

Early indicators suggest fall enrollment likely will continue the growth trend. "Applications are running ahead of this same time period last year," he said. "We'll open Bluff Hall, our newest residence hall, in the fall, adding about 500 new resident students. It doesn't necessarily mean enrollment will be up 500 students, but obviously the new residence hall will have a positive impact on enrollment and retention."

Bluff Hall is SIUE's third residence hall; all three have been built since 1994. When the new building opens, about 1,500 students will live in residence halls; Cougar Village houses about 1,300-1,400 students.

Town Hall Meeting to Detail Morris Center Renovation

Design plans for the $19.3 million renovation of the Delyte W. Morris University Center will be unveiled in a pair of town hall meetings scheduled in the center this Thursday.

Architects will present their concepts for the modernization and improvement of the 34-year-old building. "I think people will be both pleased and excited by what they will see and hear at these meetings," said Mary Robinson, MUC director. "The proposed plans reflect the types of things students told us they wanted to see in the University Center."

A 10 a.m. meeting is scheduled for students, faculty and staff, while a second session at 1:30 p.m. is intended for special interest groups -groups effected by the redesign of the building-to review the plans. Both sessions will be held in the Maple-Dogwood rooms of the University Center. On hand for the sessions will be representatives of Woolpert LLP of Belleville and WTW Architects of Pittsburgh, the principal designers and architects of the MUC renovation project.

The firms will present and discuss floor plans and renderings of their designs. Students approved a student fee increase through a referendum last April to support the renovation of the Morris University Center. More than a year's worth of focus groups and surveys were held before initial recommendations and plans were announced and the referendum scheduled.

High on the list of student requests-requests that have been translated into reality in the proposed architectural plans-was an expansion and reconfiguration of the lower level food court to accommodate a wider range of menu and food offerings. The new "Town Center" food court also will require expanded seating for the increased number of residential students resulting from the opening of Bluff Hall-the university's third residence hall-this fall.

Additionally, the plans call for an expanded retail area, a new coffee house, a computer lab, a full-service copy center, outdoor dining in the University Restaurant, and major improvements to the recreation area, the Meridian Ballroom, and the various university and student offices housed in the building.

Robinson anticipates construction will begin in December of this year and last through March 2003.

Ethanol Plant Given Official Approval By The SIU Board

Formal project and budget approval has been given by the SIU Board of Trustees for construction of the $20.1 million National Corn To Ethanol Research Pilot Plant to be located in University Park.

The proposed 20,000-square-foot facility will include a pilot scale corn wet mill and corn dry mill ethanol plant, wet labs, offices, storage, and visitor areas. The plant will emulate a full-scale, commercial ethanol-producing facility. Such a testing site is needed to continue experimenting with alternatives to fossil fuels.

Last year, the federal government appropriated $14.1 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture funds for the plant, while $6 million in matching funds was approved by the Illinois General Assembly. Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-20), Illinois Gov. George Ryan, and other members of the Illinois delegation were instrumental in bringing the plant to SIUE. Officials have said the plant will not only provide many benefits for Illinois corn growers but also for farmers throughout the country.

In its approval, the board requested that the project and the proposed source of funds be submitted to the Illinois Board of Higher Education for its review and approval as a non-instructional capital project. The approval also authorizes members of the Board's Executive Committee to award contracts for the project.

In other matters, the Board approved a $24.50 increase in the SIU School of Dental Medicine instrument rental fee for its students, from $112.50 per semester to $137 per semester. The increase will assist in the "necessary replacement" of instruments used by students. The increase also will help defray costs of new instruments because of new curricular requirements and unfunded mandates. The increase will take effect Fall Semester. This will be the first instrument rental fee increase since 1993.

Shulman To Receive Doctor Of Humane Letters On May 5

Lee Shulman, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, has been chosen to receive an honorary doctorate at spring commencement.

Shulman will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters at commencement exercises on Saturday, May 5. Approval for the honorary degree was passed Feb. 8 by the SIU Board of Trustees at its regular monthly meeting.

Carnegie Foundation president since 1997, Shulman formerly was president of the American Educational Research Association, and received its highest honor, the career award for Distinguished Contributions to Educational Research. He also has received the American Psychological Association's E.L. Thorndike Award for Distinguished Psychological Contributions to Education.

His writing and research center on the study of teaching and teacher education; the growth of knowledge among those learning to teach; the assessment of teaching medical education; the psychology of instruction in science, mathematics, and medicine; the logic of educational research; and the quality of teaching in education. His most recent research emphasizes the importance of "teaching as community property" and the central role of "scholarship of teaching" in supporting needed changes in the cultures of higher education.

A native of Chicago, Shulman received a doctorate from the University of Chicago. He previously was on the faculty at Michigan State University, where he was professor of Educational Psychology and Medical Education and co-founder of that university's Institute for Research and Training

SIUE Dominates At University Of Wisconsin At Parkside

After a tough loss to Lewis, the Cougars turned things around today (2/17) by defeating Wisconsin-Parkside in convincing fashion 85-44, the largest margin of victory this season for SIUE.

SIUE, 17-7 overall and 12-6 in the conference, shot 55.9 percent (33-59) from the field, while the Rangers were 15 of 59 for 25.4 percent from the field. The Cougars entered the half with a 38-17 lead and shooting 60 percent. Wisconsin-Parkside now falls to 6-18 overall and 3-15 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Misi Clark pumped in 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Cougars. Clark was 8 of 11 from the field. Kristen Boss scored a career-high 13 points in 20 minutes off the bench. Sarah Larson also finished in double figures off the bench by recording 12.

Joy Rodefer was the only Ranger to reach double figures with 16 points.

The Cougars return home Thursday (2/22) when they take on Bellarmine in a 5:30 p.m. game at the Vadalabene Center.

Cougars Hit Last Second Shot To Edge Wisconsin-Parkside 67-66

A layup by Nick Hartwig with six seconds remaining pushed the Cougars past Wisconsin-Parkside for a dramatic 67-66 win this afternoon in Kenosha, Wis.

The Cougars, 7-17 overall and 4-14 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, entered the half down 34-31 and shooting just 38.5 percent (10-26) to the Rangers 50 percent (13-26), but SIUE stayed focused for the second half.

As a team, the Cougars shot 45.8 percent (11-24) from the field and 90.9 percent (10-11) in the second half to cling to the narrow victory. The Rangers fall to 9-15 overall and 6-12 in the conference.

Marty Perry was back to his old self. After being held scoreless against Lewis, the Cougars leading scorer finished the day with a double-double to help edge Wisconsin-Parkside. Perry finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Hartwig scored 13 points, while Garrett Thomas finished with 12 points.

The Rangers were led by Brian Coffman with 15 points and five rebounds. Marlon Grice scored 13 points off the bench while Nick Knuth added 12 points.

SIUE returns to action Thursday (2/22) when the team returns home to face Bellarmine at 7:45 p.m. in the Vadalabene Center.

Cougar Baseball Coaches Like Quality Despite Losses

Cougar Baseball dropped its first three games of the season but the coaching staff considers it a good experience.

"It was good to go play quality competition on the first weekend," said pitching coach Tony Stoecklin. "It gives us the opportunity to see where we are at as a team to start the season."

Despite the losses, the coaches feel confident the pitching staff will be outstanding. "We know what needs to be adjusted," Head Coach Gary Collins said. "But we also saw some bright spots. Its early in the season."

SIUE loss 13-1, 2-1 and 12-7 to No. 4 ranked Alabama-Huntsville. Mark Bugger (Edwardsville) and Dave Crouthers (Edwardsville) share the lead with a .333 batting average after 12 at bats. Crouthers also pitched 5.0 innings in the 2-1 loss of a doubleheader on Saturday, giving up one earned run and five strikeouts.

Women Looking At Huge Game Against Southern Indiana Tonight

Wendy Hedberg feels fortunate to come out with two wins at home last weekend. The Cougars, 16-5 overall and 11-4 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, led by 13 points in both games only to see the opponents cut into the lead. SIUE defeated Quincy 68-63 and Missouri-St. Louis 55-52.

"Quincy is a young scrappy team that keeps coming after you," Coach Hedberg said. "They have lots of ways to get back into the game, and we knew Missouri-St. Louis would come in and play a tough game."

SIUE has three tough games ahead of them this week. First up is 19th-ranked Southern Indiana, who enters the contest one game ahead of the Cougars in the conference standings. "It's a huge game with Southern Indiana in regards to conference standings. We need to play a near perfect game, execute well and handle their full court press with composure."

The Cougars turn right around and travel to Lewis and Wisconsin-Parkside for weekend games. SIUE plays Lewis on Thursday (2/15) at 5:30 p.m. and Wisconsin-Parkside on Saturday (2/17) at 1 p.m.

Misi Clark (Paris) scored a team-high 17 points against Quincy but her double figures scoring streak was snapped with the win over Missouri-St. Louis when she only recorded eight points. Clark also grabbed 12 rebounds and 12 assists in the wins. She leads the team with 16.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Jessica Robert (Carlyle) recorded 10 points in each win last weekend. Against Quincy, Robert was perfect 8 of 8 from the line. She is averaging 10.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.

Men's Basketball Looks To Continue Winning Streak

With back-to-back wins to build on, Coach Jack Margenthaler and his men's basketball team prepare for a tough week of competition beginning with the No. 2 team in the country-Southern Indiana.

The Cougars, 6-15 overall and 3-12 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, snapped a 10-game losing streak by defeating Quincy last Thursday (2/8) 77-73 and added to the win column on Saturday (2/10) with a 64-62 win over Missouri-St. Louis. "It is good to win a couple of ball games," said Margenthaler. "I think we are finally making the adjustment to the transition that has occurred on this team. It has been a long six-week program trying to get there."

SIUE's first challenge this week comes tonight as Southern Indiana, 20-1 overall and 14-1 in the conference, travels to the Vadalabene Center for a 7:45 p.m. matchup. The Cougars then take to the road for games against Lewis and Wisconsin-Parkside this weekend. "Both of these teams have played up and down during the season. Each game is winnable for us if we go an the road and play well."

SIUE takes on Lewis, 8-13 overall and 6-9 in the GLVC, on Thursday (2/15) at 7:45 p.m. On Saturday (2/17), the Cougars face Wisconsin-Parkside, 9-12 overall and 6-9 in the conference at 3:15 p.m. Marty Perry (Jacksonville) led the team in points with 22 and 17 points, respectively, while also grabbing 12 rebounds. Perry leads the team with 15.4 points per game, field-goal percentage (55.7), free throw percentage (87.0) and three-point field goal percentage (46.9). Nick Hartwig (South Wayne, Wis.) also finished with two strong performances. Hartwig recorded 22 points and 13 rebounds in both wins. He is averaging 8.4 points and a team-high 6.1 rebounds per game. 

February 27, 2001

Gov. Ryan's Budget Plan Advances Campus Priorities

SIUE will benefit from a spending plan unveiled recently by Illinois Gov. George H. Ryan, who continues to put education at the top of his priorities for the state.

In offering his budget, which recommended increasing higher education spending by $134 million next year throughout the state, Ryan asked the Illinois Board of Higher Education to take his overall totals, including salary levels, and allocate them to next year's budget. Ryan's higher education recommendations represent 99.5 percent of the IBHE's recommendation.

As part of the Governor'srecommendations, SIUE liberal arts students would benefit from a $1.1 million technology training program that teaches them computer skills. SIUE's School of Business hopes to improve career opportunities for these students, while serving the large number of Fortune 500 companies and other businesses in Southwestern Illinois and the St. Louis area.

Chancellor David J. Werner said the IBHE's budget proposal would allow funding levels at which SIUE will continue providing quality education in Southwestern Illinois. "We are pleased with Gov. Ryan's continued support of higher education," Werner said. "We look forward to the revised recommendations to be considered by the IBHE in light of the Governor's announcement."

SIUE's plans for the money also include:

• $710,500 for infrastructure repairs. SIUE hopes to address heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in Peck, Alumni and Founders halls; and

• $434,200 for upgrading electrical systems servicing Dunham and Rendleman halls.

SIU administrators will work closely with the IBHE staff in the weeks ahead as it considers SIU's overall strengths, opportunities and requests. "Gov. Ryan deserves recognition for his tenacity when it comes to making sure education in Illinois excels," said SIU President James E. Walker. "This is a very good budget for higher education and SIU, and we'll work with the Governor to support it as it moves through the General Assembly."

Ryan delivered his annual budget address to the General Assembly in Springfield Feb. 21. In the months ahead, the General Assembly will consider the Governor's recommendations. A final state budget for fiscal year 2002 is expected in May.

SIUE's '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 is again offering the "High-Tech Worker Boot Camp." It's an intensive program designed specifically for talented individuals, and provides the skills needed to qualify for jobs in the information technology industry.

The program takes applicants from all backgrounds and job experience, and is not limited to people with high-tech skills and knowledge. The Intensive Summer Program will be offered, between June 4 and Aug. 1; a Weekend Format Bootcamp also is available and will run from between May 5 and Jan. 26, 2002. Classes will meet every other weekend.

"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 SIUE's School of Business, and director of the High-Tech Bootcamp program. "But, we're not keeping up with demand. We also have people who are looking to try a new career, or who need to be retrained for a new job."

The program provides students with an effective way to obtain good, basic information technology skills, Sumner said. "This is an intensive program that will make people more marketable to those companies who need high-tech employees," she said. "Employers are looking for people with the analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills needed for information technology careers," Sumner said.

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

The "High-Tech Bootcamp" includes:

• Systems Analysis
• Visual Basic Programming
• End-User Systems Support
• Database Design
• Networking and Web Design
• Intensive COBOL Programming

Openings for the Bootcamp are limited and highly competitive. Each of the candidates will participate in an interview that enables them to share their objectives and experiences. SIUE offered the High-Tech Bootcamp for the first time last summer; more than 80 candidates applied for about 30 openings. Those who completed the course went on to work for such companies as Amdocs, Andersen Consulting, Boeing, May Company, Sporting News, Sprint, and UPS.

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. http://www.siue.edu/BUSINESS/bootcamp

Asst. Director Of Grounds, Building Services Believes The Team's The Thing

Most first-time visitors to SIUE are very impressed with its woodland beauty and interesting architecture. In fact, that first impression could make the difference in whether a potential student decides to attend.

And, that first impression is something very important to Steve Brandenburg, who began Dec. 4 as the new assistant director for Building Services and Grounds. His philosophy revolves around Grounds workers and Building Services workers performing jobs that are just as important as student recruiters.

"We're all part of the same team," he said. "Just like a business where customer service is important, we're concerned about attracting students and keeping them here once they arrive.

"SIUE has great academic programs, but if the place is a mess, students won't want to come back," Brandenburg said. "Same with employees-they won't enjoy working here if the bathrooms are dirty."

Formerly a facilities supervisor at Murray State University in Murray, Ky., Brandenburg holds a bachelor of science in agriculture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A Chicago area native, he's happy to be back in his home state. "The week I arrived here, we got eight inches of snow. I said to myself: 'Welcome back to the Midwest, Steve.'"

By the way, snow removal also comes under Brandenburg's purview. "One of the things we're doing now is readying our equipment for the changeover to spring but still walking that fine line because we could get that last big blast of winter."

While worrying about the change in seasons, Brandenburg's staff also must attend to the day-to-day task of keeping the campus presentable inside and out. "Everyday, we work the entrances and the core campus to pick up litter," he said. "I don't want to enter campus in the morning and see litter. No one wants to see that.

"Then, I meet with my foremen and we decide what's the priority that day. We can't be everywhere at once but if we put things in priority order, we can accomplish a lot."

Brandenburg said he's working on a four- to six-year plan for Grounds and Building Services. "This university will be growing and I'm excited about being a part of that, but with growth comes more students and subsequently more maintenance issues. This plan will address equipment needs, personnel needs, and deferred maintenance issues.

"I want this university to be neat and attractive," Brandenburg said. "It can't look like Opryland or Walt Disney World, but that's not really what's needed for an educational institution. However, we can work to maintain what we have and make some improvements, too."

'D'Acceptance Under IAI Brings 'Fairness, Consistency'

Under the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a public institution of higher education in Illinois may accept a "D" grade being transferred by a student from another school.

That issue became the subject of a flurry of e-mail opinions recently flying around the Faculty ListServ, with pros and cons traded.

SIUE accepted other terms of the IAI in 1998 but it was January of this year before the provision about transfer grades was finally accepted. Part of the delay was because of the debates on the issue. "The idea behind the IAI was to bring some sort of standardization for transfer students," said Bill Hamrick, Faculty Senate president.

"The second part of the IAI on that question, though, does not bar departments within the university from establishing other requirements in terms of grades," Hamrick said. For example, Hamrick pointed out, a C is still required as a passing grade for English 101. So, a D transfer in that class would need to be re-taken in order to gain course credit for the transferring student.

But that point is what Sociology Chair Hugh Barlow maintains is the problem. "Sociology does not accept D grades from transfer students, either" Barlow said. "And, there are many other departments that have the same restrictions. Why then institute a university-wide policy that is not, in reality, university-wide?"

"Furthermore," Barlow contends, "if SIUE wants to continue its reputation as a quality institution emphasizing excellence in undergraduate education, it is questionable to accept transfers of D grades, which mean that a student's work in a course was 'below average,' or 'unsatisfactory.'"

As to the argument that a D anywhere else should be as good as a D at SIUE, Barlow says that won't fly. "If a student takes one of our courses and earns a D, this is an internal matter; we know the standards for the course and how the course was conducted. Furthermore, academic advisors can address the issue directly with the student," Barlow said.

Hamrick said that before IAI was accepted totally here, SIUE had been the only state university in Illinois that wasn't accepting D grades from transfer students, which raised questions of fairness and consistency. "We have instructors on this campus who give a D as a passing grade," he said. "There are instructors at other institutions that give D as a passing grade.

"We have adjunct faculty who simultaneously teach at nearby community colleges," Hamrick said. "It would be unreasonable to think that their standards would differ substantially from one institution to another.

"We have to give credit to be fair. We've never been able to prove that our Ds are any better than a D from another school. Although we don't want to encourage D work, the fact is that the grade level does exist."

SWIC's Gober Is New Volleyball Coach

Todd Gober, who has led his junior college team to a national ranking in each of the last five seasons, has been named the new Cougar volleyball coach, Athletic Director Cindy Jones has announced.

Gober, who begins his duties at SIUE on March 1, posted a record of 204-54 (79.0 percent) as the head coach at Southwestern Illinois College. He produced five junior college All-Americans, 22 All-Region selections, four conference Most Valuable Players and four Conference Freshmen of the Year.

"We are truly happy to welcome Todd to the SIUE athletic family," Jones said. "We were very impressed with his credentials on and off the court." Gober becomes the third head coach in school history following Sandy Montgomery and Acting Coach Joe Fisher.

Gober's teams have not dropped below 20th in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rankings and have risen as high as seventh in the nation. In 1998 and 1999, Southwestern Illinois College appeared in the NJCAA tournament and finished fifth and ninth nationally, respectively.

Gober won two Conference Coach of the Yea awards, two Region 24 Coach of the Year awards and two District 15 Coach of the Year awards. SIUE picks up a coach who holds a 96-percent graduation rate from 1996 through 1999. Twenty-one of 24 graduating sophomores under Gober received scholarships to four-year institutions. One of his graduates was Shanan McLean, who was second in kills per game (3.18) this past season for SIUE.

While Gober was working as Southwestern Illinois College's head volleyball coach, he also was an adjunct instructor of volleyball at SWIC as well as a vice president and compliance officer at Citizens Community Bank in Mascoutah.

Gober earned a bachelor's in business (economics) from Northwestern (IA) College in 1985 and a master's in finance from Saint Louis University in 1991. Gober and his wife, Joan, reside in Freeburg.

Gurney's Sylvia To Be Featured As Part Of Awareness Day

Sylvia, the "howling" comedy by A. R Gurney, will be presented by the Theater of the Deaf as part of Disability Awareness Day on March 7 in the Morris Center.

Gurney's popular comedy is about a married couple who "adopt" a dog named Sylvia and how their lives change. The theater troupe is from St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley and will perform the play at 1 p.m. in Meridian Ballroom. Admission is free.

Also part of the day is a 10 a.m. student and faculty panel discussion about "Learning Disabilities," with Tamara Arthaud, assistant professor of Special Education and Communication Disorders, and Jim Boyle, a learning disabilities specialist for the SIUE Office of Disability Support Services, sponsors of the event.

From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., representatives of local vendors and agencies who serve people with disabilities will be available in Goshen Lounge.

The event also is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Development and Public Affairs, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Office of the Assistant Provost for Cultural and Social Diversity, the Office of Equal Opportunity Program, the Department of Theater and Dance, the SIUE Student Council for Exceptional Children, and the SIUE Chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

For more information, call Jane Floyd-Hendey, (618) 650-3782.

The Wait Is Almost Over For SIUE Softball

The Cougars softball team is still waiting to get under way. Due to cold and rainy weather, the Southern Indiana Tournament was cancelled last weekend, postponing the 25th-ranked Cougars 2001 debut.

However, Coach Sandy Montgomery and her team are prepared. "We have been working hard in practice," said Montgomery. "I am happy with us defensively, but offense and pitching are always a question, since we haven't been on dirt yet this season."

The Cougars travel to the Schutt Sports Lead-off Classic in Irving, Texas, this weekend to open up the 2001 season. SIUE plays three games on Friday (3/2), starting with Nebraska-Omaha at 9 a.m. The Cougars also will face Central Arkansas at 1:30 p.m. and Abilene Christian at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Bracket play continues on Saturday and Sunday (3/3-3/4).

The softball team returns 10 players, including two All-Americans in junior Erin Newman (Fairfield, Calif.) and sophomore Katie Waldo (Peoria). "We have a talented group and we will just have to wait and see what will happen when we get out on the field."

Cougars Cap Off Senior Night With 81-62 Win

Misi Clark, Sarah Cook and Crystal Gladson capped off their SIUE careers by helping the Cougars to an 81-62 victory over Kentucky Wesleyan Feb. 24 in the Vadalabene Center.

Clark led the team with 24 points, while also recording eight rebounds and seven assists. Cook finished with 16 points, going 7-of-8 from the field, while Gladson finished with seven points and team-high nine rebounds.

The game remained close in the first half, including nine ties, before SIUE pulled in front 23-22 on a free throw shot by Clark. The Cougars took control from there as they lead 46-32 entering the half. In the second half, SIUE led by as many as 26 points. The Cougars finished the night shooting 53.1 percent (27-58) from the field, while Kentucky Wesleyan shot 38.7 percent (19-58).

Jessica Robert and Sarah Larson also finished in double figures by scoring 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Leslie Warren led the Panthers with 15 points, while Crystal Martin scored 12 points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds.

The Cougars are the No. 3 seed in the conference tournament. The team prepares for the GLVC Quarterfinals next Wednesday (Feb. 28) when they face the No. 6 seed, Indianapolis, at noon in Evansville, Ind.

Walden Misses Qualifying By .01

Coach Darryl Frerker and his men and women's indoor track teams head to the Great Lakes Valley Conference Indoor Championships this weekend (2/26) in Romeoville. Frerker expects good things after last weekend's meet.

"If this past Saturday is any indication, we should move up in the standings on the guys side," said Frerker. "I was pleased with the overall team performance. I think we have the momentum up going into the conference meet."

Daniel Walden (Springfield) missed the national qualifying time by one one-hundredth of a second in the 800-meter run at the Saluki Indoor Open last Saturday, with a time of 1 minute, 55:01 seconds. On the women's side, Frerker said they are not where they were a year ago.

"We are down compared to last year but a second-place finish last season was outstanding." 

January 16, 2001

A new millennium, a new design

Welcome to the redesign of The O. The new look-created by the Office of University Graphics, Publications, and Printing-makes it easier to find the news and information you need and want. We think you'll like it. As always, comments and suggestions may be e-mailed to The O.

Personnel Officer Wins MLK Humanitarian Award

Karen R. Matkins, a personnel officer in the Office of Human Resources, is recipient of the 2001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award for faculty and staff, held in conjunction with SIUE's MLK Jr. Birthday Celebration.

Matkins will be honored at the celebration luncheon this Thursday in the Morris University Center. Also honored will be Jane E. Hornberger of Edwardsville who won the community-based MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award.

Shrylene Clark, training and development specialist for Human Resources, nominated Matkins for the award. "Karen embraces and exemplifies the philosophy of nonviolent social change espoused by Dr. King on a daily basis," said Clark.

"Unknown to most, Ms. Matkins is the person on the SIUE campus most responsible for the quality of the staff and for its diversity," said A. G. Monaco, director of Human Resources. "She has managed, despite setbacks and at times a lack of attention by the community, to keep the SIUE Learner Employment Program alive and successful. This program assists people without work backgrounds or limited experience to learn while earning wages. It also has been responsible for providing jobs to scores of people who have been deprived of opportunities, and it has provided SIUE with many excellent employees."

Many letters of recommendation received by the award review panel mentioned Matkin's involvement and commitment to her family and church, as well as her service on the Venice School Board.

A retired teacher from the Edwardsville School District, Jane E. Hornberger has been praised for her efforts-often behind the scenes-promoting sensitivity and diversity throughout the district. "Ms. Hornberger excels as a tireless leader in the community and spokesperson for the cause of justice for all," said John E. Cunningham, director of Human Resources and Planning for Alton Community Schools.

The 11:30 a.m. luncheon will be held in Meridian Ballroom. Kweisi Mfume, leader of the NAACP and former congressman, will deliver the keynote address at 12:45 p.m.

New Pictorial Chronicles SIU Edwardsville History

Mention the "Bubble Gym" or the "Mississippi River Festival" and most residents of the region probably would connect them with SIUE.

Authors Stephen Kerber and Donna Yates Bardon have tried to collect those kinds of images in their new pictorial, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Arcadia Publishing), available at local bookstores. At 128 pages, the book contains 217 photos, plus text, in a visually-engaging historical reminiscence concerning the origins and development of Madison County's bluff-top campus. It's the book with Chimega, the late Cougar mascot, on the cover.

Kerber is university archivist and Special Collections librarian at Lovejoy Library. Bardon, a past president of the SIUE Alumni Association, recently retired as director of Development at Lovejoy. Their affection for, interest in, and knowledge of SIUE are reflected in this pictorial history.

According to Kerber, this is the first "scholarly" history of the university, although it's not considered an "official" history. "There was a book by Emeritus Professor David Butler that was commissioned by then-SIUE President John Rendleman in 1975-76 for the 10th anniversary of the completion of the core campus buildings," Kerber said.

Bardon also pointed out that "scholarly" does not equate to boring. "Our book is fun to read and we enjoyed working together to create it," she said. "I've been involved with this university in one way or another since 1963, so, for me, co-authoring this book was a labor of love."

The book was 18 months in the making and, according to Bardon and Kerber, most of the information will be new to readers. The photos are from the Louisa H. Bowen University Archives and mostly were taken by long-time Campus Photographer Charlie Cox and Bill Brinson, who succeeded Cox, as well as Brinson's assistant, Denise Macdonald.

The authors will be at a book signing at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the SIUE Bookstore. Proceeds from the book's sale will benefit the Friends of Lovejoy Library. "The information we've compiled is not available anywhere in one book," Kerber said. "It's a collection of images and information that distinguishes this campus from others."

Bardon echoed the sentiment: "People have many pleasant memories about SIUE and we're hoping some of those memories are brought back through the work we've done."

$276K Federal Appropriation Will Help School Of Education

A $276,000 federal appropriation will help fund an SIUE initiative in East St. Louis Public Schools that is being implemented by the School of Education. It's part of a larger SIUE teacher quality initiative that prepares students to become teachers.

The funding, sponsored by Congressman John Shimkus (R-20th) of Collinsville and passed in both the House and Senate in mid-December, is part of the federal budget for the new fiscal year. The SIUE portion will help create a professional development partnership between SIUE and East St. Louis public schools. "Through our partnerships with other school districts in the region, the School of Education has provided quality training for our students who will become future teachers," said SIUE Chancellor David Werner. "With the help of Congressman Shimkus, we will be able to expand that successful program to the East St. Louis Schools.

"We are grateful to Congressman Shimkus for his continued support of SIUE," Werner said. "His efforts in obtaining this funding will go a long way in furthering educational training for Southwestern Illinois."

According to Mary Polite, dean of the School of Education, improving teacher quality has become a national issue that has captured the attention of legislators and citizens around the country. "Of particular concern, is the quality of education provided in high-need, urban school districts, where teacher shortages often force districts to hire less than fully qualified teachers. This funding will focus on the preparation, induction, and professional development of teachers in this kind of setting."

SIUE has been working with Alton schools in a similar program since 1998 and in fall the School of Education began programs in Belleville and Cahokia schools. The programs are modeled after Professional Development Schools, commonly referred to as PDSs, which are more and more becoming a part of university education training throughout the country. SIUE's programs have been called Building Bridges for Success, which represents a change in how teachers and administrators are prepared.

"Through the PDS programs we've created teams of personnel from the school districts and from SIUE for training student teachers. In Alton, we also train administrators. In other words, theory and practice go hand in hand from the beginning when an SIUE student enters our program," Polite said. "When our students are finished with the PDS curriculum, they don't need to spend time as student teachers because they've been doing it all along."

The East St. Louis program will provide the same kinds of training for SIUE students. "Our program in partnership with East St. Louis schools will be designed to attract and train new teachers, while also providing support for new teachers during early years in the classroom," Polite said. "We also will be enhancing the skills of existing teachers."

In another aspect of SIUE's PDS program, a one-year partnership was developed with the Edwardsville and Belleville schools using SIUE School of Education students, and a secondary education program began this fall at East St. Louis Senior High School. "These programs also provide a training model for our students and a valuable learning experience for district students."

AWOL Report Cards Turn Up Two Weeks Later

From Dec. 22 through Jan. 2, there were more than 11,000 student grade reports gone AWOL between campus and the home mailboxes of SIUE students.

The story had a happy ending, though-the missing grade reports were found. They had been misplaced by postal authorities in a holiday overflow facility in St. Louis.

The snafu became apparent to university officials when on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the SIUE service center began receiving a high volume of calls from students who said they had not yet received fall grades, normally mailed to students before Christmas. An investigation showed that the grades left campus on Dec. 22 bound for the Edwardsville Post Office. Edwardsville postal officials said the mailing left Edwardsville, also on the 22nd, for the St. Louis distribution center.

The situation potentially left thousands of students in the dark about how they fared in their Fall Semester classes. But, that's when the resourcefulness of the students also became apparent, according to Christa Oxford, assistant vice chancellor for Enrollment Management. "Between the date the grades were posted and the day before classes, there were more than 14,000 accesses to the university's grade report Web site, where students could check their grades," Oxford said.

"In turning to CougarNet, many of the students were able to find out how they did in class and we had minimal problems and few complaints." Oxford pointed out that students who needed hard copies of grade reports for tuition reimbursements also were being assisted with reprints through the Service Center.

On Jan. 2, postal officials called the university-the errant grade reports were found in the St. Louis facility and mailed the same day. "Under the circumstances," Oxford said, "it was amazing we didn't have more complaints and more irate students. But they were very understanding.

"And, I might add, the Post Office was very cooperative in keeping us updated on the progress of searching for the missing grade reports."

SIUE Women Win Sixth Straight Against Lewis

Four Cougars scored in double figures as the SIUE women's basketball team defeated Lewis 64-61 at the Vadalabene Center this evening (1/20), extending the win streak to six consecutive games.

With two free throws and 27 seconds remaining in the game, Misi Clark recorded the most career points by any SIUE player in history, men or women. Her 17 points tonight gives her 1,950 career points, surpassing current men's assistant coach, Jason Holmes, who finished his career (1993-97) with 1,949 points. Clark also extended her double figures scoring streak to 82 consecutive games. She recorded one block against Lewis, which moves her into third all-time with 61 career blocks.

SIUE trailed by as many as seven points in the first half but went on a 9-2 run in the last two minutes to tie the Flyers 29-29 going into halftime. The game was tied five times in the second half, including 54-54 with 4:42 remaining. A basket by Jessica Robert put the Cougars ahead for good with 3:38 on the clock.

The Cougars improved to 11-4 overall and 6-3 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, while the Flyers fell to 5-10 overall and 2-7 in the conference. SIUE has now won five consecutive conference games.

Jessica Robert pumped in 15 points and grabbed five rebounds, while Crystal Gladson finished with 10 points. Megan Grizzle scored 12 points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds in 30 minutes off the bench. Grizzle also recorded a career-high five assists.

For the Flyers, Andrea Gunnell led the team with 15 points, while Erin Watterson and Jennifer Simon each recorded 11 points. Bryanne Callahan grabbed a team-high eight rebounds.

The Cougars return to conference action on Thursday (1/25) when they travel to Kentucky Wesleyan for a 5:15 p.m. match up.

Lewis Defeats SIUE 85-69

Despite career highs from a number of players, the SIUE men's basketball team could not overcome the 12-point deficit from halftime as the Cougars fell to Lewis 85-69 this evening (1/20) in the Vadalabene Center.

SIUE, 4-11 overall and 1-8 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, shot 38.2 percent from the field (21-55) and 63.6 percent from the line (21-33). Lewis, 7-8 overall and 5-4 in the GLVC, led from the start and were up by as many as 25 points at one point in the second half. The Flyers shot 49.3 percent from the field (34-69) and 47.4 percent from behind the arc (9-19).

Luke Humphrey led the Cougars with a career-high 22 points, converting 4 of 7 from the three-point line. Nick Hartwig recorded his first double-double of the season, scoring a career-high 16 points and grabbing a career-high 12 rebounds. Marty Perry also finished in double figures with 12. Andrew Gajewski scored a career-high seven points, all of those coming from the line (7-9), while tying a career-high with seven rebounds.

Josh Virostko led the Flyers with 24 points. He was 6 of 10 from beyond the arc. Austin Real recorded 15 points, while Sammy Bacino contributed with 14 points. Gibran Carter led the team in rebounds by grabbing 10 boards and scoring seven points.

The Cougars return to conference action when they travel to Kentucky Wesleyan on Thursday (1/25). Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

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SIUE Holds UW-Parkside; Clark Hits Game Winner

Senior Misi Clark hit the game-winning shot with seven seconds left as the Cougars extended their win streak to five consecutive games by edging Wisconsin-Parkside 62-60 at the Vadalabene Center this evening (1/18).

The Cougars, 10-4 overall and 5-3 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, led by five going into the half and by as many as 18 points early in the second half. The Rangers, 4-10 overall and 1-7 in the conference, came back to tie the game up 56-56 with four minutes left after going on a 25-7 run in the previous eight minutes.

Wisconsin-Parkside went ahead 60-57 with 45 seconds remaining. Clark converted two free throws to pull the Cougars within one with 35 seconds left in the game. After two missed free throws by the Rangers, Clark drove the middle of the lane to lay in the game winner with seven seconds on the clock. Heather Hillebrenner added a free throw with two seconds left to seal the game.

Clark led the Cougars with 20 points and six assists, extending her double-figures scoring streak to 81 consecutive games. She also became SIUE's all-time leader in field goal attempts with 10 attempts this evening. Clark now has 1,365 career field goal attempts.

Freshman Jessica Robert finished with 16 points after scoring 13 points in the first half. Junior Jill Johnson contributed with eight points and four rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench. For the Rangers, Joy Rodefer scored a team-high 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Denita Sublett and Tiesha Campbell came off the bench to finish with 12 and 10 points, respectively.

The Cougars return to conference action on Saturday (1/20) when they host Lewis at 5:30 p.m. in the Vadalabene Center.

Men Don't

Despite four players finishing in double figures, men's basketball team was unable to defeat Wisconsin-Parkside as they fell 76-63 this evening (1/18) in the Vadalabene Center.

The Cougars, 4-10 overall and 1-7 in the conference, shot 41.8 percent from the field while the Rangers, 6-8 overall and 3-4 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, shot 52.9 percent. SIUE struggled from the free throw line only converting 11-of-22.

Marty Perry led the team with 16 points while Nick Hartwig contributed 15 points and a team-high seven rebounds. Also finishing in double figures was Luke Humphrey with 14 points and Garrett Thomas with 11 points. Thomas also tallied a team-high eight assists.

For the Rangers, Brian Coffman led the way with 20 points. Quincy Moman finished with a double double, scoring 11 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Marlon Grice and Nick Knuth each added 10 points.

The Cougars return to conference action when they host Lewis at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday (1/20) in the Vadalabene Center.

Clark Helps Women's B-Ball Ease By Illinois-Springfield

Misi Clark pumped in 19 points and recorded nine assists as the SIUE women's basketball team eased by Illinois-Springfield 73-55 Monday night (1/8) at the Vadalabene Center.

SIUE, 7-4 overall, had 11 players who scored in the rout, including 10 points from senior center Crystal Gladson. The Cougars forced 28 turnovers off the Prairie Stars, who fell to 6-12. The Prairie Stars have now lost six straight games.

The Cougars used a 15-0 run at the end of the first half to take a 32-15 lead. SIUE Coach Wendy Hedberg then used her bench to hold back Illinois-Springfield. SIUE's next contest is Wednesday (1/10) when it travels to Missouri-St. Louis for a 5:30 p.m. contest.

Men's B-Ball Miss Chance Against Indianapolis

Men's basketball team dropped a close game to Indianapolis on Jan. 6 in the Vadalabene Center despite trailing by as many as 14 points in the second half.

The Cougars fall to 4-7 overall and 1-4 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. SIUE trailed by seven entering the half but came back to take the lead by one with 2:19 left in the game. Indianapolis responded with a basket at the 2:07 mark and hung on to win. The Greyhounds improve to 8-3 overall and 3-2 in the conference.

Offensively, Tim Rose (DuQuoin) led the Cougars with 19 points and four steals. Garrett Thomas (Riverton) also contributed with 17 points on the night. Defensively, Mustafa Cetin (Edmonton, Canada) grabbed a career-and team-high 11 rebounds while finishing with six points.

Andy Foster led Indianapolis with 22 points, including the go-ahead basket to put the Greyhounds up for good. Foster also grabbed six rebounds and recorded three assists. Quincy Davidson also added nine points and four rebounds.

The Cougars return to conference action when they travel to Missouri-St. Louis on Wednesday (1/10) for a 7:45 p.m. match up.

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January 30, 2001

Werner Receives Cassens Award For Service To The Community

Chancellor David Werner, cited as a leader who has taken SIUE into the community, was given the Albert Cassens Award for Outstanding Community Achievement recently at the annual meeting of the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce.

He accepted the award from Robert McClellan, a former recipient and president of Florists Mutual Insurance. In presenting the award, McClellan said the Chancellor has played a strong role in taking the university "outside its gates" and into the community.

"He has initiated an integration that promises economic growth and stability, improved efficiencies of public educational institutions, and expanded educational opportunities beyond our most creative imagination," McClellan said.

The "blending of SIUE into the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon community" was mentioned as one of eight events that affected the region during 2000. McClellan explained that the selection committee used the events as criteria in choosing the winner.

"Our 2000 award winner's commitment to the communities surrounding the university goes well beyond 'other duties as assigned,' " McClellan said. "(Dr. Werner) is fond of saying: 'There has never been a better time to be a student at SIUE.' His leadership has contributed to our boast: 'There has never been a better time to live and work in Edwardsville-Glen Carbon."

In accepting the award, Werner said the university has been doing more in the way of blending with the community, noting that the campus recently had been annexed by the city of Edwardsville. "We really need to build on the name 'Edwardsville' to make it synonymous with quality education. We have a great program … a great community and a great place to live and work. Our job is to let people know."

Congratulations

Karen R. Matkins, a personnel officer in the Office of Human Resources, is recipient of the 2001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award for faculty and staff, held in conjunction with SIUE's MLK Jr. Birthday Celebration. Matkins was honored at the celebration, where SIUE Chancellor David Werner presented the award. Shown below Jane E. Hornberger, of Edwardsville, who won the community-based MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award. Shrylene Clark, training and development specialist for Human Resources, nominated Matkins for the award. "Karen embraces and exemplifies the philosophy of nonviolent social change espoused by Dr. King on a daily basis," said Clark. A retired teacher from the Edwardsville School District, Hornberger has been praised for her efforts-often behind the scenes-promoting sensitivity and diversity throughout the district. "Ms. Hornberger excels as a tireless leader in the community and spokesperson for the cause of justice for all," said John E. Cunningham, director of Human Resources and Planning for Alton Community Schools. At the bottom is Sherida Stewart, a senior studying nursing at SIUE, receives the MLK Scholarship and Humanitarian Award. (SIUE Photo)

Parsons Dance Co. To Perform As Part Of The Arts & Issues Series

Parsons Dance Company, a gravity-defying troupe of dancers, will perform at SIUE today and tomorrow as part of the Arts & Issues season. Performing two shows at 7:30 each evening in Katherine Dunham Hall theater, the troupe uses virtuosity, speed, and elegance to present a wide variety of works.

Company members seem to fly across the stage with a unique ability to entertain, with a love of unusual scenic effects. According to Arts & Issues Coordinator Richard Walker, David Parsons has created a wonderful array of dance pieces that have been presented throughout the world. "Since 1987, the company has performed on six continents, having given more than 1000 performances," Walker pointed out. "International tours have included Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.

"At the same time, as a native of Illinois, it is quite fitting that Mr. Parsons appears here in his home state. We're proud to have the troupe performing on the Arts & Issues stage."

The company is recognized for its community-based residencies and has given hundreds of master classes, lecture-demonstrations and workshops, benefiting thousands of people of every age. The company performed in New York City on New Year's Eve for Times Square 2000, the 24-hour performance marathon that celebrated the arrival of the millennium in every time zone in the world.

In addition to being featured on CBS Sunday Morning and the Discovery Channel, the company's performances for Times Square 2000 were seen by the millions who packed Times Square as well as one billion worldwide who watched the festivities via satellite.

Tickets for each of the shows are $16; students, $8. 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. The Arts & Issues Web site is: www.siue.edu/ARTS_ ISSUES. Admission includes free parking in the lots behind the Morris University Center or Dunham Hall theater.

Music Professor Finds Music's Universality In Taiwan

After two weeks of teaching orchestra conducting technique in Taiwan, John Bell believes even more in the adage that music is universal.

Bell, a professor of music and director of band activities for the university, spent the last days of his fall sabbatical in Taipei at the invitation of a former student. During the first part of his sabbatical, Bell studied conducting with the U.S. Air Force Band in Washington, D.C.

But Taiwan isn't D.C. and most of the musicians with whom Bell worked spoke very little English, while he spoke even less Chinese. Even so, they managed well. Bell previously had heard recordings of the groups with which he'd be working, and found they did indeed understand Western music. "I found spectacular musicianship and familiarity with Western music.

"But I was a bit apprehensive about the culture itself," Bell said. "I knew little about it."

Bell had been invited to Taiwan by Gary Bratten, a tuba player who has been in that country for several years performing with the Wings of the Angels Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Epoch Brass Quintet. Bratten previously had studied with Bell at the University of Northern Colorado, where Bell had been associate director of bands before coming to SIUE in 1990.

"Gary went to Taiwan to play tuba in 1992 and decided to stay," Bell pointed out. "Gary's immersed himself in the culture and has made a nice music career for himself there. In fact, when I was there, I met several American 'expatriates' who have music careers in Taiwan."

While in Taiwan, Bell conducted seminars with three Taiwanese band directors-a university band director, a high school band director, and a violist from the Taiwan Symphony Orchestra.

"Most of these musicians have other full-time jobs and play music for the love of it," Bell said. "The conductors with whom I worked were professional musicians, but teaching them techniques in conducting is something that involves more than musical knowledge. There's an emotional component that a conductor needs to impart the spirit of the music to the musicians, so they in turn can impart that to an audience.

"I was concerned, because of the language and cultural barriers, that I wouldn't be able to do that successfully. They were very patient with my feeble attempts at Mandarin Chinese," Bell said with a laugh.

Bell said the situation was mitigated with the help of others in the group who had studied music in Europe and could help with some translating. But, Bell also found that in many instances he was able to impart the emotion, and that the music did most of the work. "The idea of music's universality really hit home for me with this experience," Bell said.

"During the conducting technique class, the viola player I mentioned earlier said it was the first time he had 'played' music without his instrument. It was the music. We found that common ground in the music. And, I came away with a bit more understanding about a culture that had been virtually unknown to me."

SIUE Accepted Into AQIP Process

SIUE has been accepted officially as a participant in the Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP), an alternative self-assessment method to achieve accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

This new approach to reaccreditation emphasizes quality improvement of institutional goals. At the November SIU Board of Trustees meeting, SIUE Chancellor David Werner pointed out that the current method of accreditation is "bureaucratic, nonproductive, and disruptive." Werner said AQIP, on the other hand, is a process that is useful to mature institutions.

Under AQIP, the process involves a systemic view of the institution, defining and evaluating all of the processes within an institution as they relate to learning. According to the AQIP Quality Criteria, "quality refers to the continuous improvement of processes in support of mission." It further states: "The journey toward quality never ends."

The AQIP process provides nine quality criteria for self-assessment:

• Understanding students' and other stakeholders' needs
• Valuing people
• Leading and communication
• Supporting institutional operations
• Planning continuous improvement
• Building collaborative relationships
• Helping students learn
• Accomplishing other distinct objectives
• Measuring effectiveness

Dwight Smith, assistant Provost for planning, is coordinating SIUE's efforts to adopt AQIP. He pointed out that traditional accreditation is a 10-year project that can eventually end up on a dusty shelf. "AQIP provides a framework," Smith said, "posing questions that every organization should consider. It encourages continual reflection."

Provost Sharon Hahs said the next step involves seven university officials attending a goal-setting workshop in February-the Chancellor, the Provost, the associate Provost, the Faculty Senate president and president-elect, the chair of the Committee on Assessment, and the chair-elect of the University Planning and Budget Council. "A small number of goals will be selected to benefit SIUE," Hahs said.

Hahs said she is optimistic that SIUE will continue to become a better quality institution in utilizing AQIP. "Our efforts to address these chosen goals should help us improve the quality of what we do."

-Some information for this article appeared in the

December edition of The Focal Point

SIUE Holds Off Quincy 68-63

Six consecutive free throws in the final minute-and-a-half sealed a 68-63 win for the Cougars against Quincy.

SIUE, 15-5 overall and 10-4 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, went into the half with a 30-20 lead and was up by as many as 13 points with 10 minutes remaining. Quincy cut into the lead and tied the game 58-58 with 3:24 on the clock. The Lady Hawks went ahead 63-62 on a free throw by Colleen Sexton with two minutes remaining but the Cougars answered with six free throws down the stretch to seal the game. Quincy falls to 11-9 overall and 7-7 in the conference.

Misi Clark led the Cougars with 17 points, converting 10-12 from the line, and five assists. Clark recorded her 2,000th career point with a free throw at 16:53 in the first half. She becomes the only SIUE player, on either the men's or women's teams, to record 2,000 points.

Megan Grizzle added 15 points in 24 minutes off the bench, while Jessica Robert finished with 10 points, 8-8 from the line. Liz DeShasier led the team with six rebounds.

Colleen Sexton recorded 28 points to lead the Lady Hawks while going 10-16 from the field. Sexton and Katie McAlinden grabbed a team-high six rebounds. Lisa Farrell contributed with 10 points off the bench.

The Cougars return to action on Saturday when they play host to Missouri-St. Louis at 5:30 p.m. in the Vadalabene Center.

SIUE Edges Quincy 77-73; Snaps Losing Streak

Marty Perry recorded a team-high 22 points and seven rebounds as the Cougars edged Quincy 77-73 in the Vadalabene Center this evening, snapping a 10-game losing streak.

The Cougars, 5-15 overall and 2-12 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, entered the half with a four-point lead. It was a close battle throughout the second half with the Cougars taking the lead for good on a three-point basket by Garrett Thomas with 2:15 remaining. The Cougars lead was at four points with eight seconds left when Jamal Thompson was fouled on a three-point attempt and converted all three points at the line to make it 74-73. Three free throws in the last four seconds sealed the Cougars second conference victory of the season. Quincy falls to 9-11 overall and 5-9 in the conference.

Besides Perry, four other Cougars finished the evening in double figures. Garrett Thomas scored 16 points while Nick Hartwig and Ben Garwitz each contributed with 11 points. Luke Humphrey pumped in 10 points in 27 minutes off the bench.

Joel Peterson scored a team-high 15 points for Quincy off the bench. Jamal Thompson added 14 points while Kareem Jabbar Cain pumped in 12 points. Brian McNeil finished the game with a double double, scoring 10 points and grabbing a team-high 11 rebounds.

SIUE returns to action on Saturday when the team hosts Missouri-St. Louis at 7:45 p.m. in the Vadalabene Center.

Wrestling results

Track results

Winning Streak Extended To Eight

The winning steak has reached eight games after two key victories on the road last weekend (1/26-27). But Coach Wendy Hedberg and the women's basketball team know the streak will last only as long as the the team continues to play hard.

"We need to go in and get the win on the opponent's home court," said Hedberg. The Cougars, 13-4 overall and 8-3 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, look to avenge the homecourt loss earlier this season to IUPU-Ft. Wayne as they travel to Ft. Wayne, Ind., on Thursday (2/1) for a 5:30 p.m. EST match up.

The Mastodons enter the week with a record of 12-6 overall and 5-6 in the GLVC. "They beat us by four on our home court earlier this year. We expect to go and win on their home court to even the season series," said Hedberg. SIUE, ranked No. 6 in the region and tied for third place in the GLVC, are just one game behind conference leaders Northern Kentucky and Bellarmine.

The Cougars next travel to Rensselaer, Ind., to face Saint Joseph's, who enters the week 1-16 overall and 1-10 in the conference. Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m. Feb. 3.

Last weekend, the Cougars defeated Kentucky Wesleyan 63-45 and Bellarmine 84-79. The Bellarmine win ended a seven-game losing streak SIUE has had in Louisville, Ky. "We entered the trip wanting to play as well as we could and minimize our mistakes," said Hedberg. "In Bellarmine, the team played together; it was a complete team effort."

The Cougars shot 50 percent or better from the field and shot 80 percent or better from the line in both wins over the weekend. SIUE also minimized the mistakes against Bellarmine, committing a season-low 10 turnovers.

Misi Clark (Paris) extended her double figures streak to 84 games by scoring 11 and 15 points, respectively. She continues to lead the team with 17.6 points per game and 6.2 rebounds per game. Jill Johnson (Highland) was a key factor last weekend. Johnson started both games and recorded 10 points in both first halves. She finished with a career-high 14 points against Kentucky Wesleyan. "Jill came in and gave us two strong halves of basketball in both games."

Hedberg also was happy with the performances of Megan Grizzle (Salem) and Sarah Cook (Columbus, Ohio) off the bench, especially in Bellarmine. Grizzle scored a career-high 15 points and six rebounds in the win against Bellarmine. Cook came off the bench for 18 minutes after sitting out the Kentucky Wesleyan game with an ankle injury. She scored 10, including the two free throws to put the Cougars ahead of Bellarmine in the final minutes.

Men's Skid Goes To Eight

Coach Jack Margenthaler and his men's basketball team look to end an eight-game skid this weekend on the road. The Cougars, 4-13 overall and 1-10 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, prepare for road games against IUPU-Fort Wayne on Thursday (Feb. 10) at 7:45 p.m. EST and Saint Joseph's on Saturday (2/3) at 3:15 p.m.

The Mastodons enter the week 6-15 overall and 3-8 in the GLVC while Saint Joseph's is 11-9 overall and 5-6 in the conference. SIUE fell to No. 6 Kentucky Wesleyan 96-70 last Thursday. The Cougars lost to Bellarmine 87-70 last Saturday.

Marty Perry (Jacksonville) scored 17 points in both games while recording 13 boards over the weekend. Perry leads the team in points per game (13.6), field goal percentage (53.5), free throw percentage (89.5) and three-point field goal percentage (41.2). Garrett Thomas (Riverton) scored 11 and 16 points, respectively. Thomas recorded 14 assists, nine of those coming against Bellarmine. He is averaging 11.7 points per game while leading the team with 80 assists this season.

Wrestlers Continue to Struggle

Coach Booker Benford and his Cougar wrestling squad continue to struggle this season after dropping five dual meets over the weekend (1/26-27).

SIUE, 0-13, face Embry Riddle on Thursday (2/1) at Morton High School in Chicago. "Hopefully, the guys will wrestle better, especially since a couple of them are from the Chicago area," said Benford.

Last weekend, the Cougars lost two duals at home against Eastern Illinois and Central Oklahoma before being swept in Indianapolis the following day. Despite the losses, Benford said he is beginning to see some improvement. "There were minor victories as far as guys getting takedowns, finishing off certain moves and wrestling hard to the end."

Track Set For Illinois State Open

Coach Darryl Frerker said this weekend's track and foeld meet is a tune- up for the indoor conference meet. "Individuals (who) are running well and close to qualifying times will have a good opportunity to compete against a number of Division I schools this weekend," said Frerker.

The men's and women's teams travel to Normal, Ill., for the Illinois State Open on Saturday (2/3). Field events begin at 8 a.m., while running events start at 9 a.m. "Illinois State is going to help set us up for the remainder of the season."

Last weekend, the Cougars competed at the Butler Indoor Invite. Daniel Walden (Springfield) barely missed qualifying for nationals in the 800-meter with a time of one minute, 55.07 seconds. The NCAA provisional qualifying time is 1:55:00. "Looking at the results, everyone ran well and stepped up to the level of competition," said Frerker.

New Pictorial Chronicles SIU Edwardsville History

Mention the "Bubble Gym" or the "Mississippi River Festival" and most residents of the region probably would connect them with SIUE.

Authors Stephen Kerber and Donna Yates Bardon have tried to collect those kinds of images in their new pictorial, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Arcadia Publishing), available at local bookstores. At 128 pages, the book contains 217 photos, plus text, in a visually-engaging historical reminiscence concerning the origins and development of Madison County's bluff-top campus. It's the book with Chimega, the late Cougar mascot, on the cover.

Kerber is university archivist and Special Collections librarian at Lovejoy Library. Bardon, a past president of the SIUE Alumni Association, recently retired as director of Development at Lovejoy. Their affection for, interest in, and knowledge of SIUE are reflected in this pictorial history.

According to Kerber, this is the first "scholarly" history of the university, although it's not considered an "official" history. "There was a book by Emeritus Professor David Butler that was commissioned by then-SIUE President John Rendleman in 1975-76 for the 10th anniversary of the completion of the core campus buildings," Kerber said.

Bardon also pointed out that "scholarly" does not equate to boring. "Our book is fun to read and we enjoyed working together to create it," she said. "I've been involved with this university in one way or another since 1963, so, for me, co-authoring this book was a labor of love."

The book was 18 months in the making and, according to Bardon and Kerber, most of the information will be new to readers. The photos are from the Louisa H. Bowen University Archives and mostly were taken by long-time Campus Photographer Charlie Cox and Bill Brinson, who succeeded Cox, as well as Brinson's assistant, Denise Macdonald.

The authors will be at a book signing at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the SIUE Bookstore. Proceeds from the book's sale will benefit the Friends of Lovejoy Library. "The information we've compiled is not available anywhere in one book," Kerber said. "It's a collection of images and information that distinguishes this campus from others."

Bardon echoed the sentiment: "People have many pleasant memories about SIUE and we're hoping some of those memories are brought back through the work we've done."