Statewide education and legislative leaders and WIU students, current and former faculty, administrators and staff will help Western kick off its Centennial year-long celebration at the 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24 Centennial Convocation in Western Hall. WIU's Centennial theme is "Celebrating a Century of Excellence in Education."
Former U.S. Senator Paul Simon will present the keynote address at the Convocation.
A reception in the Student Recreation Center will immediately follow the program; and a Centennial Convocation tree planting ceremony, sponsored by the WIU Division of Student Services, will wrap up the day's events. All students, campus employees and area residents are invited to attend the free public event.
Some 400 dignitaries, current and emeriti faculty and flag bearers will participate in the academic processional from the University Union to Western Hall signaling the start of the Convocation, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of the signing of the legislation (April 24, 1899) founding the Western Illinois State Normal School.
Keynote speaker Simon is the founder and director of the Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University, where he also teaches classes in political science and journalism. He was elected Illinois' lieutenant governor in 1968; served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1984, where he headed the Subcommittee on Higher Education; and served two terms in the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1984, where he was a leader in the direct college loan program enacted in 1991 and authored the National Literacy Act and the 1994 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
WIU President Donald S. Spencer will host the Convocation program. Other invited speakers for the Centennial Convocation include Congressman Lane Evans; Illinois Senator Laura Kent Donahue; Illinois Representative Richard Myers; Keith Sanders, executive director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education; Macomb Mayor Tom Carper; Lorraine Epperson and Dexter Yarbrough of the WIU Board of Trustees; WIU faculty senate chair Vaman Rao; Illinois Lincoln Laureate Award recipient Matthew Bills; and WIU Student Government Association presidents Kelly Daniels of Macomb's campus and Leland Hoburg of the Quad Cities campus.
Other distinguished members of the stage party will include WIU President Emeritus Ralph Wagoner; WIU President Emeritus Leslie Malpass; WIU Foundation Board chair Judith Kerr; WIU Alumni Association president Fred Hoffman; WIU football student athlete James Milton, winner of the 1998 Buck Buchanan Award as the top defensive player in the NCAA I-AA; Miss Illinois1998 Amanda Meadows, who is a WIU communication major; and B. Kay Kendall Douglas, WIU class of 1965, who will present her winning Centennial poem, "WIU: A Sentimental Sojourn."
The WIU Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Western's premier concert wind and percussion ensemble which has earned state and national recognition, will perform the processional, national anthem, a special musical composition and the recessional. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is directed by music professor Jon Dugle.
"University Scenes for Wind Ensemble," the special alma mater musical composition, was arranged by WIU music professor Randall Faust. The composition in eight movements includes a variation, derivation or transformation of melodic material from Western.
"Western's Centennial celebration is for the enjoyment of everyone," said John Maguire, assistant vice president for University Relations and chairperson of the Centennial Steering Committee. "We hope people from all over the west-central Illinois region, WIU alumni, friends and others will participate in the Convocation and Centennial events throughout the year."
Western's Center for the Application of Information Technologies (CAIT) and Satellite Education Network will televise the Convocation. The live signal will be broadcast on TCI cable channel 3 and to the WIU campus via the student services network.
More information about Western's Centennial celebration can be found on the Web site www.wiu.edu.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved WIU's plans to improve campus housing and dining facilities and enhance the telephone operating system.
An auxiliary facilities bond issue will provide from $10 to $12 million to finance the construction of a new campus dining hall, fire alarm system, existing dining hall renovation and residence hall furniture refurbishing. The construction of a centrally-located ground-floor level dining facility between Thompson and Higgins halls will consist of a 20,000-square foot building addition which will seat 600 to facilitate the current dining program. The facility, estimated to cost $6 million, will replace the separate dining facilities on the top floors of Thompson and Higgins Halls. Labor and direct expense savings of operating one combined dining facility will be used to fund part of the assumed debt service for the facility.
Renovation of the Bayliss and Henninger halls food service complex is included in the bond project. The renovation of 17,600-square feet is estimated to cost $1 million.
University housing facilities will have furniture refurbished as part of the funding from the bond issue. Funds will be used to refurbish closets, fix furniture, desks, dressers, countertops and restore furniture in the campus residence halls and apartments. The University will upgrade fire alarm systems in campus residential facilities as part of the bond issue.
A new telephone operating system for the campus was approved by IBHE. The new system will improve telephone operations and provide for wiring student rooms in campus residence halls to allow for direct access to the Internet. The estimated cost of the project is $3 million to be paid for by user fees.
Just a reminder that the Physical Plant will be securing the steam to the north campus from 8 a.m. Sunday, May 16 until 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 2.
During this time there will not be any hot water or air conditioning in the following buildings, except those areas which have electric hot water and mechanical air conditioning systems: Bayliss/Henninger, Physical Plant, Brophy, Stipes, Commissary, Tanner, Currens, Thompson, Greenhouse, Library, Higgins, Union, Horrabin, Waggoner, Knoblauch, Western Hall, Morgan and Wetzel.
Faculty who plan to march in the Saturday, April 24 academic processional for the Centennial Convocation should report to the Union Grand Ballroom at noon. Please bring your academic dress. Security will be provided in the Grand Ballroom, so you may leave your coats, etc.
Instructions on processional order will be provided on site in the Grand Ballroom. The academic processional will leave the Union for Western Hall at 12:30 p.m.
In case of inclement weather, please meet for the academic processional in the East Arena of Western Hall at 12:15 p.m.
If you have ordered your academic dress from the Union Bookstore, you may pick it up during regular Bookstore hours: Friday, April 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 24 beginning at 10 a.m.
Tom Helm is leading the committee coordinating the academic processional.
With this weekly column, the Steering Committee will address a topic related to the NCA reaccreditation process.
Chris Ramsey is chairperson for the Criterion Two Committee. Matt Bills, Student Government Association, Jim Caldwell, UPI/WIU Chapter President, Kathy Cavins, Student Services, Ed Crahan, Physical Plant, Bob Fitzgerald, Public Safety, Candace McLaughlin, University Advising, Rebecca Mahr, Provost's Office, Jim Miner, Campus Recreation, Theresa Roegge, Purchasing, Jeri Scott, Human Resources, and Gordon Taylor, Alumni Programs, constitute the remaining Committee membership.
The charge to the Criterion Two Committee is to demonstrate that Western Illinois University has effectively organized the human, financial, and physical resources necessary to accomplish its purposes.
The committee will examine such patterns of evidence as the following to develop
a committee response for submission to the Steering Committee:
a) Governing by a board consisting of informed people who understand their responsibilities,
function in accordance with stated board policies, and have the resolve necessary
to preserve the institution's integrity.
b) Effective administration through well-defined and understood organizational
structures, policies, and procedures.
c) Qualified and experienced administrative personnel who oversee institutional
activities and exercise appropriate responsibility for them.
d) Systems of governance that provide dependable information to the institution's
constituencies and, as appropriate, involve them in the decision-making processes.
e) Faculty with educational credentials that testify to appropriate preparation
for the courses they teach.
f) A sufficient number of students enrolled to meet the institution's stated
educational purposes.
g) Provision of services that afford all admitted students the opportunity to
succeed.
h) A physical plant that supports effective teaching and learning.
i) Conscientious efforts to provide students with a safe and healthy environment.
j) Academic resources and equipment (e.g., libraries, electronic services and
products, learning resource centers, laboratories and studios, computers) adequate
to support the institution's purposes.
k) A pattern of financial expenditures that shows the commitment to provide
both the environment and the human resources necessary for effective teaching
and learning.
l) Management of financial resources to maximize the institution's capability
to meets its purposes.
Persons who have additional ideas on the types of evidence that might substantiate the criterion should contact any of the committee members.
B. Kay Kendall Douglas, an English teacher at Jefferson High School in Rockford, will read her poem, "WIU: A Sentimental Sojourn," at WIU's 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24 Centennial Convocation.
Douglas, a 1965 bachelor's degree graduate of WIU, submitted the winning entry in Western's Centennial Poetry Contest. More than 50 entries were reviewed. Douglas received $500 for her winning entry and the opportunity to read her poem at the Centennial Convocation.
"I was totally surprised to hear that my poem was selected by the committee," Douglas said. "I almost didn't enter the contest, but I kept thinking and praying about it and I felt compelled to enter. Thinking back about my experiences at Western, I remember that when I started there, I was so unsure of my future; however, as the years went by, I learned so much about myself. Life at Western was a process of growing and becoming the person I am today."
Douglas's ties to WIU are strong. She grew up in rural Plymouth, some 20 miles south of Macomb. She met her husband, Mike Douglas, during their first week as freshmen at Western.
The Centennial poem, "WIU: A Sentimental Sojourn," will be released after the April 24 Centennial Convocation.
Dan Wise has been named associate dean for strategic planning and academic affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at WIU, effective April 1, according to Phyllis Farley Rippey, dean of CAS.
Since August 1998, Wise has been serving the college in an acting associate dean role, in addition to his position as chair of the geography department. He was named acting associate dean after Frank Fulkerson, who has served 13 years in that role, opted to return to the psychology classroom.
"I'm really pleased the internal search committee recommended Dan for this position," Rippey said. "He has superb people and organization skills and he is highly regarded by the college and on campus. Dan is a great addition to our college administration staff."
Wise's duties include leading grant writing teams; consulting on personnel, budget and development matters; and initiating special projects.
"I have enjoyed my 12 years as chair of the geography department, and I look forward to working with Dean Rippey on college-wide issues," Wise said.
Wise earned his bachelor's degree (1968) from Ohio State University, his master's degree (1973) from Northern Illinois University and his doctorate (1977) from Ohio State University. He joined the WIU faculty in 1977.
The campus community is invited to participate in open session interviews with candidate for the position of director, non-traditional programs.
Dr. Richard Carter's session is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 19 in Stipes Hall 501.
Dr. Hedwig (Heddy) Frick's session is scheduled from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22 in Stipes Hall 501.
Call Stephen Reinhart, chair of the search committee, 298-1038, with questions concerning the open sessions.
Open sessions are also being offered for meeting candidates for the director, WIU Women's Center.
Sessions open to Women's Studies faculty and students will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, Friday, April 23 and Monday, April 26. Sessions open to the campus community will be held at 3:30 p.m. the same days. Candidates will give presentations at the 3:30 p.m. sessions.
Call Sue Standard at 298-1814 for locations.
Group I – Carol Montague
Group II – Andi Morris
Group III – Amy Wildermuth
Group IV – Mary Welch
Nominations are now being accepted for next year's Distinguished Faculty Lecturer award.
The award honoring career achievement in scholarly and professional activities is open to tenured full professors. The candidate should have an extensive record in scholarly/creative activities and must be able to present a noteworthy talk in an effective manner. The candidate selected will deliver the Distinguished Faculty Lecture in April 2000, and will be recognized as part of the stage party at seven other convocation and graduation ceremonies.
Nominations should include: 1) letter of nomination; 2) nominee's vita; 3) a maximum of 3 supporting letters; and 4) names and addresses of other internal and external references.
Supporting letters should address the nominee's scholarly/creative activities and discuss the candidate's ability to present an effective, interesting lecture to a broad audience.
Nominations should be sent to Sara Simonson, Horrabin Hall 16A.
Deadline for materials is Friday, April 30, 1999.
Members of the distinguished Faculty Lecturer Selection Committee are: James Ackil, Thomas Dunstan, John Hallwas, Egla Hassan, Bea Wehrly, Jim Yunker, and Sara Simonson. Contact any of these members for additional information.
Three WIU employees have been selected to receive community service and distinguished service awards. They, along with employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service to WIU, will be honored at the annual Service Recognition Reception to be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 26 in the Union Lamoine Room. A social will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Randy Powell, auxiliary services director, will receive the Administrative Community Service Award. He will be presented with an engraved plaque and a $250 honorarium. The award is presented in recognition of significant contributions to the WIU community, including activities for the benefit of others in the Macomb community.
Alan Harris, director of the University Union, will receive the Administrative Distinguished Service Award; and Jacqueline VanTine-Schwigen, secretary IV, military science, will receive the Civil Service Distinguished Service Award. Harris and VanTine-Schwigen will be presented certificates and a $250 honorarium.
The distinguished service awards are presented in recognition of initiative, innovation and dedication to service at WIU.
As director of auxiliary services at WIU, Powell oversees the University's copy centers, mail services, office supplies store, telecommunications services, transportation services, vending, word processing services, safety and hazardous material management, record disposal and the O.L. Champion golf course.
"Randy Powell exemplifies the ideal employee one who performs their job with skill, and one who realizes the connection that WIU has with the Macomb community. His sincere concern for others and for residents of this area are evidenced in his life's work and in his volunteer efforts," wrote Beth Seaton in her nomination letter for Powell. Powell is a founding member of Greener Macomb, chair of the Macomb Tree Board and president of the Macomb Park Board.
"He has worked diligently to address the environmental and recreational needs of this community," Seaton added. "His concern for young people and also for the environment has helped to shape the vision of recreational programming for the community. He has also been an outspoken advocate for persons with disabilities, seniors, and residents with limited economic resources."
Harris, who will receive the Administrative Distinguished Service Award, is director of the University Union. Previously he was a staff member in housing and dining services. He oversees the budget needs of the Union and housing and dining services and serves as chair of the Auxiliary Facilities System Budget sub-committee.
"No project assigned to him has been too big or too small," wrote Vice President for Student Services W. Garry Johnson in his nomination letter. "He cares deeply for the students and this University."
Johnson applauded Harris for his organizational efforts with Western's new transit system, which included working with a variety of University divisions, budgeting, writing specifications, bidding, arranging for the delivery of the buses and making routes and schedules.
"Al has overseen this project from the beginning to end and has done a superb job," Johnson said.
VanTine-Schwigen, who will receive the Civil Service Distinguished Service Award, is a secretary VI in Western's military science department. Lt. Col. Mark Larson, chair of the department, said her position is unique in that she must understand many of the requirements and terminology associated with the U.S. Army.
"Military ceremonies require a great deal of coordination and are highly visible," wrote Larson in his nomination letter. "Setting them up properly truly reflects on our program and the University. Ms. VanTine-Schwigen's tireless efforts are integral to the success of Western Illinois University's Military Science program."
Employees who will be recognized for years of service to WIU include:
35 Years of Service - Benjamin Hughes, chemistry;
30 Years of Service - William Anderson, political science; M. David Beveridge, College of Business and Technology; Ralph Dirksen, engineering technology; Robert Druien, foreign languages and literatures; Giri Gupta, sociology and anthropology; R. Michael Hainline, public safety; Harold Hart, physics; Richard Hattwick, economics; Kwang Kim, sociology and anthropology; Waneen Liudahl, family and consumer sciences; Barbara Mason, President's Office; L. Clark McCammon, health education and promotion; Larry Morley, mathematics; Darrell Negley, University Union; Lloyd Smith, building services; John Werner, history; Gerald White, mathematics; Arthur Yonke, educational admin. and supervision; 25 Years of Service - Frederick Adair, grounds maintenance; Marshall Bowen, computer science; Claude Collins, building services; Richard Crockett, political science; H. William Davenport, philosophy and religious studies; R. Bruce Gardner, music; Kelly Grindstaff, WIU Library; Thomas Helm, philosophy and religious studies; Won Hurh, sociology and anthropology; Benjamin Jenkins, building maintenance; Cynthia Johnson, WIU Library; William E. Johnson, law enforcement and justice administration; Sarah Karlowicz, music; Sheila Kirby, WIU Library; C. Elieen Lafary, College of Education and Human Services Advising Center; Jai Hyon Lee, English; Sandra Murphy, administrative computing; Marilyn Shelley, Library; Lana Stocker, administrative computing; Mary Elizabeth Swango, University Union; Linda Waller, financial aid; Nealy Wallick, building mechanical maintenance; Elizabeth Wehrman, music; Dennis Werling, admin. computing; Donald Wynn, building mechanical maintenance;
20 Years of Service - Nancy Altenbern, admissions; Stephen Altenbern, administrative computing; Richard Anderson, biological sciences; David Bainbridge, grounds maintenance; Georgia Cassidy, financial aid; Robert Collier, elementary education and reading; Connie Corbin, administrative computing; Jean Danielson, educational and interdisciplinary studies; David Docherty, public safety; Michael Glowacki, budget office; Linda Hillyer, Vice President for Administrative Services office; Robert E. Johnson, geology; Patricia Jones, Advising and Academic Support Center; Rosalyn Kalantari, Beu Health Center; Randall Lambert, building services; Charolette Megginson, music; Steven Monger, chemistry; Charles Neidy, building services; Verna Parkins, building services; Mary Parks, building services; Phyllis Plank, Curriculum Publication Clearinghouse; Connie Pollock, WIU Library; Randall Powell, auxiliary services; Mary Prerost, Beu Health Services; Vaman Rao, economics; Marvin Roberts, building services; Linda Robinson, Macomb Projects; J. Elaine Root, admissions; Terry Schindel, building maintenance; Doris Setser, College of Fine Arts and Communication office; Peter Shaffer, marketing and finance; Vicky Shepler, building services; Carol Skiles, sociology and anthropology; Valerie Smead, psychology; Diana Stephens, Visual Production Center; Donald Strohecker, building mechanical maintenance; Paula Stull, recreation, park, and tourism administration; Bonnie Taylor, purchasing; David Taylor, College of Education and Human Services; Phyllis Toland, billing and receivables; Terry Wallick, athletics; Penelope Yunker, accountancy;
15 Years of Service - Nancy Aleshire, admissions; Kenneth Argenbright, bookstore; Stephen Axley, management; Marilyn Billingsly, University Housing and Dining Services office; Jerry Biswell, mail services; David Bloomberg, marketing and finance; Diana Burnell, Curriculum Publication Clearinghouse; Carolyn Chapman, WIU Library; George Cherveny, mathematics; Felix Chu, WIU Library; Marilyn Chu, administrative computing; Nancy Crossman, communication; William Cupples, engineering technology; John Daniels, management; Larry Duvall, building maintenance; Kerry Ebbert, building services; Anne March Edsall, University Counseling Center; Kurt Evans, building services; Sharon Evans, communication; Rolf Hackmann, marketing and finance; Judith Hardin, English; Emily Hauge, building maintenance; Cindy Humes, business services; Harriet John, University Relations; Viktor Kemper, English; Richard Krbavac, building maintenance; Linda Lafary, financial aid; J. Todd Louden, public safety; Maureen Marx, communication; Suzanne Mayer, English; Teresa Murphy, financial aid; Gary Myers, building maintenance; Vicki Nicholson, Provost and Academic Vice President's office; Nancy Nocek, WIU Regional Center; Sheila Nollen, WIU Library; Teresa North, agriculture; Sharon Nott, music; Anthony Opp, building services; Paul Paccione, music; Joseph Panici, marketing and finance; Edward Parkinson, English; Mary Ruth Phillips, administrative computing; Mary Radosh, sociology and anthropology; Michael Romano, biological sciences; Verle Root, building services; John Schoonover, University Housing and Dining Services; Mark Shepard, building services; Mary Sherwood, economics; Roland Smith, laboratory animal care; Robert Toland, building maintenance; Sharon Twaddle, mail services; Phyllis Walters, building services; Ronald Ward, business services; H. Richard Williams, WIU Library;
10 Years of Service - Lora Adcock, student activities programs; Chandra Amaravadi, information management and decision sciences; Lynn Bainter, building services; Cheryl Bailey, communication; Katharine Barrett, academic computing; Tama Baldwin, English; Robin Bauerly, academic computing; Carol Birch, Beu Health Center; Janet Bond, Macomb Projects; Janice Brewer, theatre; Cheryl Burger, campus recreation; Sharon Butcher, COEHS Advising Center; Peggy Calvert, public safety; Margaret Carle, College of Business and Technology office; Richard Carter, engineering technology; Richard Clemons, English; Robert Joseph Cook, administrative computing; Rita Creger, Advising and Academic Support Center; L. Sue Danner, Business Advising Center; Gregory DeWitt, building mechanical maintenance; James DiTulio, University Counseling Center; Tony Doyle, CAIT; Joseph Dobson, management; Cindy Dooley, elementary education and reading; Valeria Dupy, mathematics; Samuel Edsall, communication; Judith Edwards, alumni programs; A. Anthony Falgiani, accountancy; Charles Fritz, building services; Jack Harn, Beu Health Center; Jeri Harper, information management and decision sciences; Jeffrey Herrick, building maintenance; Thea Holmon-Ellis, WIU Regional Center; Robert Hull, information management and decision sciences; Susan Huston, administrative computing; Steven Kaesdorf, WESL; Meredith Kieffer, Business Advising Center; Abdul-Qayyum Khaliq, mathematics; Judy Kling, admissions; Pamela Klopf, WESL; Gary Lafary, grounds maintenance; David Law, building mechanical maintenance; Judy Lisak, University Housing and Dining Services; Suzanne Litchfield, Registrar's Office; Netkal Made Gowda, chemistry; Anita Magafas, recreation, park, and tourism administration; Pearl Magelitz, biological sciences; Paul Martindale, building mechanical maintenance; Cheryl McCulley, human resources; Arthur McEwen, physical plant; William McFarland, counselor education and college student personnel; Terry Melvin, building services; Lloyd Mills, building mechanical maintenance; Michael Murray, communication; Michael Ogle, transportation services; Glen Olson, building mechanical maintenance; Jerry Parry, building services; Donald Powers, elementary education and reading; Peggy Roth, WIU Library; Phyllis Farley Rippey, College of Arts and Sciences; Beth Seaton, sponsored projects; Mary Shrader, Beu Health Center; Glen Solomonson, music; Lynette Spencer, educational and interdisciplinary studies; James Stegall, music; Helen Stroops, University Housing & Dining Services; Michael Taylor, CAIT; Jeanette Thomas, biological sciences; Sara Thomas, University Union Bookstore; Dale Thompson, public safety; Emma Thompson, admissions; Larry Thurman, building services; Linda Tribbey, physical education; Marc Vawter, copy center services; Jolene Vinson, athletics; John Vana, music; Mary Vos, WESL; Perry D. Walker, Institute for Rural Affairs; Charlotte Ward, Macomb Projects; Lisa Wen, chemistry; Michael White, building services; Amy Wildermuth, administrative computing; Thomas Williams, geography; Franklin Woolam, building services; Sara Wood, administrative computing; Mei Yang, mathematics; Patricia Young, English.
Come to the Benefits Fair Tues., April 22, in the Union Capitol Rooms to learn more about the benefits available to WIU employees.
Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 1p.m. to register for door prizes, collect free literature and meet representatives from tax deferred plans.
Learn about saving for retirement while lowering your current income tax. See the expanded area of the HMO plans. Mary Stovall and Nancy Sherer, human resources, will be available to answer your questions.
WIU will honor faculty excellence on Tuesday, April 27. At 7:30 p.m., there will be a recognition ceremony for previous Annual Faculty Lecturers followed by Won Moo Hurh's presentation of the Centennial Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "Multiracial America: New Challenges for the New Century."
Hurh, sociology and anthropology, will speak in the Union Grand Ballroom.
Nominations are being accepted for the annual Outstanding Academic Adviser Award to be presented fall semester 1999. The recipient will receive a $250 cash award from the Alumni Association, $250 line item expenditures from Faculty Development, and a plaque.
Any full- or part-time faculty member or academic support personnel assigned a caseload of academic advisees is eligible for the award. The period of service covered should emphasize fall semester 1998 through spring semester 1999, but may include evidence from prior years. Since the award is given in the fall 1999 semester, it is expected that nominiees will be employed at WIU during the 1999-2000 academic year.
Nominations will be accepted from students, peers, supervisors, or through self-nomination. The nomination letter should document excellence in two or more of the following categories: 1) service to students as an adviser; 2) student perceptions of adviser's abilities based on evaluations; 3) size, composition and effective management of caseload with emphasis on qualitative management; 4) knowledge of advising principles and University rules and regulations; and 5) meeting student needs beyond the expectations of the position.
Letters of nomination, and a minimum of two and a maximum of five letters supporting the nomination should be submitted to the Provost's Office, Sherman Hall 211.
Deadline is Friday, April 30. For more information, call 298-1160.
Kathy Barclay and Lynn Traser (WIU alumnus) published "Supporting Young Researchers As They Write to Learn" in Childhood Education, Journal of the Association for Childhood Education International, vol. 74, no. 4, Summer 1999, pp. 215-224.
Janis L. Edwards, communication, received a Top Three Paper award for her presentation, "Patriarchal Confinement of First Ladies in Editorial Cartoons: Domesticating Barbara and Hillary," (co-authored with Huey-Rong Chen).The paper was presented at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association in St. Louis.
Katharine Pawelko, University Honors program, and four Honors Program students participated in the Upper Midwest Honors Council Conference at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater. WIU undergraduate students, Michael Baxa, pre-engineering, Whitney Cassens, physical education, Kyla Musgrave, communication, and Renae St.Clair, math and physical education, gave honors research project presentations to participants from eleven other Midwestern universities.
Belinda Carr, Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center, presented the following sessions at the Association of College Unions International 79th Annual Conference in Dallas: "Cross- Cultural Communication," which was selected as the "Best of the Region" for Region 9, and "COMP: What's In It For You?"
Teri Farr, Teresa Stockler, Dianne Fullenwilder-Bracey, and Scott Gabbert, University Advising and Academic Support Center, Academic Services Program, presented "Academic Services: A Proactive Advising Model for Alternatively Admitted Students" at the 1999 American College Personnel Association Convention in Atlanta.
Christopher Thorne, public communication and broadcasting graduate student, Karen Harris, psychology, and Jude Kiah, UHDS – residence life, presented "Residents Assistants' Explanatory Styles and Job Outcomes" at the annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association in Atlanta.
Krista Bowers Sharpe, Felix Chu, Kate Joswick, Rod Sharpe, Jeanne Stierman and James Van Roekel, University Library, attended the Association of College and Research Libraries 9th National Conference in Detroit. Chu presented "The Improvisational Nature of the Change Process."
Ralph Graham and Cheryl Cohen, physical education, presented "Exercise and Bone Health: The Role of Exercise in Osteoporosis Prevention and Management" at the Hancock County Health Department in Carthage.
The following psychology faculty and students participated in the Southwestern Psychological Association 45th annual convention in Albuquerque, NM:
Dennis Papini and Ruth Kelly presented "Gender Differences in Early Adolescent Adjustment to School Transition;"
Paige Goodwin and Papini presented "Menopausal Attitudes Among Husbands and Wives at Midlife."
The following psychology faculty and students participated in the Southeastern Psychological Association annual meeting in Savannah, GA:
Kristine Kelly presented "Embarrassment as a Deterrent to Interpersonal Rejection" at a Symposium entitled "Social Rejection and Betrayal: Experiences, Consequences, and Dangers;"
Kelly and Audra M. Lifka, graduate student, Lonna L. Spears, and Kelly M. Plummer, undergraduate students, presented "NEO Openness as a Mediator of the Stress-Illness Relationship;"
Kelly and Rebecca L. Jobe and Russell L. Pearson, graduate students, presented "Development of a Behavioral Measure of Assertiveness."
The following geography faculty members presented at the 95th annual meeting of the Association of American Geographers in Honolulu, HI:
Jeff Crump presented "Local Identity and Corporate Landscapes: John Deere and Moline, IL;"
Larry Lewis presented "Geography Instruction via the World Wide Web;"
Chris Sutton presented "Airline Deregulation and Urban Hierarchies in the Era of Deregulation."
Siyoung Park, geography, presented "Feng Shui: Old East Asian Art of Placement and Modern Living" at the Asian Studies Conference in Lowell, MA.
Carol Fimmen, Cross Cultural Educational Programs, received $5,000 from the Academy of Applied Science for "Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program 1999- 2000."
Kate Pohlpeter, communication, received an Award for Continuing Education (ACE) from the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech Language Hearing Association. She accrued 70 clock hours of professional learning during a three year period.
Janis L. Edwards, communication, was elected vice-chair of the Political Communication division of the Central States Communication Association at their recent meeting in St. Louis. She also serves as publications editor of the National Communications Association Political Communication division.
Katharine Pawelko, University Honors program, was elected to serve as the state faculty representative from Illinois to the Upper Midwest Honors Council for the term 1999-2001.
Heidi Clemmens, physical education, received an Illinois Arts Council 1999 Artists Fellowship Award. Clemmens was among 90 Illinois artists to be awarded a fellowship, and one of only six choreographers to be recognized.
The following WIU employees were honored at the national convention of the American College Personnel Association in Atlanta, GA:
Cari Sheets, Student Development and Orientation, was the recipient of the Wise Woman Award presented by the ACPA Standing Committee for Women;
Ken Kohberger, student activities, was presented with an Outstanding Service Award from the Standing Committee for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Awareness Committee;
Christopher Thorne and Karen Harris, psychology, and Jude Kiah, University Housing and Dining Services, collaborated on a research project "Resident Assistants' Explanatory Styles and Job Outcomes" which received the Outstanding Research Award;
WIU alumnus Michael Porritt received the Outstanding New Professional Award.
All-Campus Blood Drive
There will be a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20, 21 and 22 sponsored
by the American Red Cross and several student groups.
This is the last blood drive of the academic year. It will be held in the Union Heritage Room. Appointments can be made by calling 298-1950. Walk-ins are also welcome.
We Care 1999 Set for Tomorrow WIU's ravine area is the focus of the 1999 We Care Day Saturday, April 17.
Volunteers should meet in front of Sherman Hall at 8 a.m., and should bring hand garden tools. We Care 1999 will be held from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Volunteers may participate in either or both sessions. A picnic lunch, provided by President Donald S. Spencer and his wife Dr. Sue Spencer, will be served to all volunteers at noon.
For more information about the We Care campaign, contact Reed at 298-2881.
Donations should be sent to Reed at the Physical Plant or to the WIU Foundation office.
Greater McDonough County Golf Classic April 17
Get ready to tee up this Saturday, April 17 at Gold Hills Golf Club for the annual Greater McDonough County Golf Classic.
Co-sponsored by Gold Hills Golf Club, WIU campus recreation and Citizens National Bank, proceeds from the 18-hole classic will be donated to Macomb Beautiful and WIU's We Care cleanup and planting day.
Teams of three golfers will play best ball on the front nine and a best-shot scramble on the back nine. Cost is $66 per team, including lunch. The classic is limited to 50 teams. Carts may be reserved for $10.
For more information or to register, call Gold Hills at 837-2930 or campus recreation at 298-2797.
SAC to Hold Carwash
Get the winter grime and salt off of that car! The WIU Student Alumni Council (SAC) will hold a carwash from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 17 in the Macomb Wal-Mart parking lot behind Ponderosa.
The carwash is a fundraiser to support SAC programs, such as student leadership scholarships, the high school leadership banquet, Homecoming and Golden Apple Awards.
For more information, call at 295-3438.
Mr. Jack Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band at WIU April 22
The Bureau of Cultural Affairs will present the sounds of the turn of the century provided by Mr. Jack Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22 in Western Hall.
The band, which has recorded three albums and starred in two PBS specials, is a reconstruction of the original silver cornet band founded by Lynchburg's famous distiller, Mr. Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel, in 1892.
Tickets are $13, $11 and $9 for public. Call the Union Box Office at 298-1254.
Landscape Competition
Landscaping a plot of land takes patience and an artistic eye. For one competitive and innovative Macomb area participant, that creativity will win them a gift certificate from a local nursery.
WIU's Horticulture Club is hosting an inaugural Beautiful Landscape competition Saturday, May 1. The competition, open to Macomb residents, is geared toward encouraging the beautification of the community. Judging of the competition will be done by WIU horticulture students, based on a list of criteria including completeness of design, originality and plant diversity.
To register, print your name, address and phone number on a postcard and send it to the Horticulture Club Beautiful Landscape Competition, Agriculture Department, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455-1390.
Deadline for applications is Thursday, April 22. The winner will be announced Wednesday, May 5.
Horn Master Class and Lecture
In conjunction with The Visiting Lectures Committee, the College of Fine Arts and Communication and the Department of Music will present a Horn Master Class and Lecture at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18 in Browne Hall 130.
It will feature Nancy Jordan Fako, former hornist with The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Daniel Bourgue, former horn soloist – Paris Opera Orchestra and horn professor at the Versailles Conservatory.
For more information call Randall Faust at 298-1300 or e-mail mfref1@wiu.edu.
Festival of Trees
The McDonough District Hospital Festival of Trees Committee is looking for people who are willing to volunteer their time by serving on a festival committee.
The event is held each Thanksgiving weekend in the McDonough County Courthouse and is sponsored by the Auxiliary to McDonough District Hospital. All types of talent are needed and you don't need to be a member of the Hospital Auxiliary to participate.
Proceeds go for hospital equipment.
For more information, call or e-mail Mary Reed, at 837-2506; bobreed@macomb.com.
Centennial Ice Cream Social
The committee for the Centennial Ice Cream Social, which will be hosted by the Western Museum Group Sunday, July 4 before the fireworks display, is looking for volunteers to sell tickets or help out at the social.
The event will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the University Union's free speech area (outside the north entrance).
If interested, contact Leon Clements at 298-1804 or Melissa Fetch at 298-1993.
International Series
The next International Series presentation, "Saudi Arabia – Inside the Desert Kingdom," will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29 in Knoblauch Hall 239.
The International Series includes presentations by currently enrolled students, video vignettes, a participatory exercise and a snack.
Call 298-2426 for more information.
Free Golf Lessons
The staff at WIU's O. L. Champion Golf Course are offering free golf lessons from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings.
Golf clubs, golf balls and instruction will be provided. Lessons will be available April 20 and 27. For more information, call the golf course at 298-3676.
Centennial Games May 1
Campus Recreation is sponsoring Centennial Games Saturday, May 1 in honor of the University's Centennial.
The following events are open to the Campus community:
9:00 a.m. 5K run beginning in front of Sherman Hall
3:00 p.m. Golf Scramble - 2 person Best Ball. O.L. Champion Golf Course. Cost
is $12 and tournament is limited to 18 teams. Shot gun start
Winners of each event will win a Centennial Games t-shirt. Other activities worth watching include croquet, and the following tournaments: co-rec tennis doubles,4-on-4 sand volleyball, horseshoe doubles, two-person best ball, and a softball game and lacrosse match.
Call 298-1228 for more information.
SRC News
Ultimate Frisbee begins at 4 p.m. Fridays on the IM soccer fields through May 7. Open to everyone.
Massages are available at the SRC from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays for $2.50 per 15 minutes. Call 298-2797 for an appointment.
Personal Fitness Training is available for $45 a session from the campus recreation's health services office.
Free water aerobics are offered from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
For more information, call 298-1228.
WIU to Offer "Eco-Adventure"
WIU is offering a unique summer enrichment program for boys and girls interested in science and the environment who will be entering the fifth, sixth or seventh grade in the fall of 1999.
Sponsored by the WIU Department of Biological Sciences and School of Extended and Continuing Education, the program "Eco-Adventure" accepts 25 campers and will be held July 18 -23 at WIU's Horn Field Campus in Macomb. Students are admitted to the camp on a first-come, first-served basis.
Campers will explore forest and prairie habitats and visit WIU's Kibbe Life Sciences Field Station to study ecosystems on the Mississippi River.
The residential camper fee is $295 and includes tuition, lodging, supplies, extracurricular activities and all meals. Commuter students are charged $245 and includes the noon meal only.
For more information, or to obtain a registration form, contact WIU's Non-Credit Programs at 298-1911.
Girls Plus Math July 25-30
Did you know that test results indicate a 13:1 ratio of boys to girls who score at least 700 our of 800 on the math section of the SAT college admission test? How about that gender-related differences with regard to mathematics begin to manifest themselves in middle-school children?
WIU's summer program "Girls Plus Math" promotes interest in mathematics, willingness to take risks in analysis and self-confidence and motivation needed to persist in problem solving for girls who have completed fifth grade.
"Girls Plus Math" accepts 25 campers and will be held July 25-30. Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis and will reside at WIU's Horn Field Campus in Macomb.
The WIU Department of Mathematics teaches the academic side of the camp.
The registration fee is $315 and includes tuition, supplies, extracurricular activities and complete room and board. There is no program for commuter students.
For more information, or to obtain a registration form, contact WIU's Non-Credit Programs at 298-1911.
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