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Vol. 1 No. 37 |
By Jerilyn S. McIntyre
CWU President
You have heard on several occasions that I have initiated a yearlong series of events that focus on diversity. Already, several events related to the focus have taken place and others either have been planned or are being planned. I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about three separate but interconnected initiatives of the university related to diversity. These three initiatives are the Diversity Council, the Focus on Diversity Coordination Committee, and a variety of activities sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
The Diversity Council began last year with Patsy Callaghan as chair. The long-term goals of the council are to nurture a recognition and respect for the diversity within our state, our nation, and the world; achieve excellence and quality through diversity; and address diversity issues that arise on campus. At the end of the year, the council submitted a report, which included recommendations for action. I responded by assigning each recommendation to an individual in the cabinet or in the president's division for review and possible action.
One suggestion was to explore and initiate opportunities for university-wide development of diversity awareness, and it was from this suggestion that the Year of Focus on Diversity emerged. I asked Libby Street to refocus the presidential speaker series lectures for this year on the topic of diversity and to put together a small committee that would seek out diversity-focused events that are being planned and to encourage others as appropriate. The purposes are to ensure more coordinated communication of the activities already planned and to have a better sense of areas in which additional diversity-awareness activities might be developed. I also have asked the vice presidents to create activities within their divisions that reinforce the year's focus.
The committee already has learned of some events that units within the university are planning. If your unit is planning lectures, symposia, debates, workshops, or other similar opportunities that focus on diversity, please let Dr. Street know at streetl@cwu.edu or 963-2153. If other events with a similar focus emerge during the year, let her know about them as well. She and the committee will keep our public relations office informed about upcoming events and find other ways to ensure that everyone on campus has an opportunity to participate.
In the meantime, the Diversity Council will continue to pursue its goals, this year under the leadership of Keith Champagne. Also, a representative of the diversity council has been invited to serve on the President's Advisory Council.
In addition to these two working groups, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management has developed a number of programs, activities, and events that address all areas of diversity. Many of these are coordinated through the Diversity Education Center. The purpose of the diversity center is to develop systemic, signature, and thematic programs that serve the needs of all students according to the mission, goals, and objectives of the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Programs also are developed by the Office of Residence Living and New Student Programs, Campus Life, and the Empowerment Center.
By having a year of focus on diversity, I am hopeful that we can come to a common understanding about areas in which we can improve our sensitivity to the needs of all our students and employees, regardless of their ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic background, their physical abilities, their ideas, or their lifestyles. Within that year, I sincerely hope we are able to achieve systemic changes that will allow us to move forward in future years in a way that welcomes diversity. I recognize that such an outcome will not be easy to achieve, but we want to apply our resources to that end. I also recognize that what we achieve this year will need to be reinforced in years to come. Such efforts don't end, but focusing on the topic can build a solid foundation for the future.
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Two sizeable earthquakes have shaken Alaska in recent weeks. A magnitude 7.9 quake, centered about 92 miles south of Fairbanks, was recorded on Sunday, Nov. 3. That followed a magnitude 6.7 temblor on Oct. 23 that hit in the same general area.
Dr. Charles Rubin, Central Washington University geological sciences professor, and two colleagues went to Alaska to assess the extent of these quakes, including the surface rupture it caused.
"We want to measure the offset along the fault to see how much occurred," says Rubin, a world-renowned earthquake researcher. "There hasn't been a rupture on this fault in historic time. So, we want to compare what the 2002 rupture is now with pre-historic offsets."
In this case, time is of the essence since winter snow is coming and the amount of available daylight is decreasing.
"The weather is deteriorating along the Alaska Range and it will soon be hard to do geologic studies there," Rubin points out.
In collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Rubin will go to Alaska along with Dr. Kerry Sieh, California Institute of Technology geology professor, and Dr. George Plafker, a researcher emeritus with the USGS Western Region Western Earthquake Hazards Team.
"George studied this fault for much of his career, so he is the ideal collaborator," Rubin adds. "We'll spend about three to four days in a helicopter going to areas of surface offset along the fault where we can take detailed measurements. We will also make recommendations about what can be done next summer, when it gets light again."
Rubin goes on to say, "The information we gather may be able to help us understand potential large earthquakes on the San Andreas fault, too, and that's another reason we want to go up."
Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) are also now working with their Global Positioning System (GPS) array studying the recent quakes. It's similar to the Pacific Northwest Geodetic Array (PANGA), which involves use of very high precision GPS receivers that have been installed throughout the Pacific Northwest to study fault motion and deformation of the Earth's surfaces.
However, Dr. Meghan Miller, CWU dean of the College of the Sciences, geological sciences professor and PANGA principal investigator, notes while the monuments used here are fixed, mobile monitoring equipment is used in Alaska.
Miller contacted her colleagues at UAF and determined they needed additional assistance with their work. So, Kevin Howell, from Yakima, an August CWU geology graduate, along with some mobile monitoring equipment will head to Alaska to help with the UAF earthquake evaluations.
"He should be able to contribute quite a bit," Miller says.
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Department of Chemistry professors Eric BULLOCK, Anthony DIAZ, and Martha KURTZ presented at the Washington College Chemistry Teachers Conference Oct. 18-19. Bullock's talk was titled "Symbolic Analysis and Visualization in General and Physical Chemistry Using Mathcad." Diaz talked about the "Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Y2O3:Eu3+ Phosphor: An Upper-Division Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory." Kurtz gave a presentation on "Our Emerging Role in Teacher Training: A Chemist's Perspective." Kurtz also led a discussion session during which participants reviewed examples of current chemical education literature.
Nancy B. HULTQUIST, Geography and Land Studies, attended the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) meeting in Philadelphia, Pa., Oct 16-19. She presented in two workshops and participated in the annual meeting of the NCGE Remote Sensing Task Force, of which she is a member. One workshop was on using digital images to enhance virtual field trips and the other was a four-hour teaching workshop using computer mapping software MapViewer for GIS applications for K-16.
The Central Washington University Police Department and KCWU Radio have partnered since August on a radio show about police, safety and security issues. Hear Central's Crime Prevention Specialist Shelby GIFFORD and guests, along with station manager Chris HULL, every Monday from noon to 1 p.m. on 88.1 FM, KCWU (The 'Burg).
For the second year in a row, Josh SCHULZ, a Theatre Arts major, has won Spotlight Playwriting Awards at the Theatre of Puget Sound's Annual Expo. He received two of the four awards presented this year. The two plays are "Zonks," the story of a divorced couple fighting for custody of the family pet - a duck, and "This Is My Wife," a play about an African-American man trying to register his children for school, only to find that the "quota" has been filled.
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Dale WILSON, Industrial and Engineering Technology, was the featured speaker at two Federal Aviation Administration safety seminars at Clover Park Technical College in Puyallup and The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Oct. 23 and 24. His presentation, titled "VFR flight into deteriorating weather: The number one cause of fatal aircraft accidents," was based in part on an article he published in the September/October version of Aerosafe, the FAA's safety newsletter distributed to about 18,000 pilots in the Northwest.
Carolyn SCHACTLER, Apparel Design, Family and Consumer Science, attended the International Textile and Apparel Association annual conference in New York, Aug. 8-11. Two of her designs that were accepted into the finals of the design research competition were presented in the mounted gallery of the exhibit. Two were exhibited last year, as well, one of which was given the "Patternworks International Faculty Award." Three of the last four designs were Japanese inspired, from her assignment there as the CWU exchange professor.
After contributing to the recent successful defense of the 100-minute-a-week K-8 school PE requirement before the State Board of Education, Steve JEFFERIES, Physical Education, presented at the annual convention of the Washington Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Jefferies and five graduate students from the M.S. Online program delivered two presentations: "Promoting your PE Program" and "Developing a PE Curriculum to Meet the EALRs." Jefferies was also elected as the WAHPERD vice-president for Physical Education. Leanne OLTMAN was recognized by WAHPERD as the CWU Physical Education Major of the Year.
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ALUMNI AWARDS PRESENTED
Central Washington University's alumni association honored seven distinguished alumni during the annual Homecoming banquet and athletic Hall of Fame awards ceremony Oct. 25. The awards were presented to individuals from each of the university's four colleges, one special achievement award winner and a special recognition alumnus.
This year's recipients are: Milton Kuolt II, College of Business; Charles A. Booth, College of Education and Professional Studies; William Allen Clintworth, College of the Sciences; Larry Vote and Jeanne Fryberger Vote, College of Arts and Humanities; Merri Pearson, special achievement; and Randy Schliep, special recognition.
LOCAL EDUCATORS HONORED
Ann Black, Central Washington University adjunct professor and director of special education technology for the Washington state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, was among four recipients of the 2002 National Floyd G. Hudson Awards for Outstanding Service.
The Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) presents the annual awards to individuals who display outstanding performance and commitment to those with learning disabilities. The award is named in memory of Dr. Floyd G. Hudson, former CLD director, who had a long history of service in the field of learning disabilities.
Black, who also received her master's degree from Central, suggests that the biggest contribution she has made to children with learning disabilities is to add technology to their schooling.
Debra Blodgett was among those recognized for her classroom commitment to students with learning disabilities with one of the Outstanding Teacher awards. A fourth grade teacher at Harrah Elementary School in central Washington, Blodgett works with a student population that is 90 percent ethnic minority. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from CWU and also served as an assistant professor at Central for four years.
ROCK QUARTET TO PERFORM AT CWU
The Seattle rock quartet "Alien Crime Syndicate" (ACS) is heading out on tour in support of the band's album, "XL From Coast to Coast." As part of its schedule, ACS will perform in Ellensburg Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. as the headliners of a concert in Central Washington University's Samuelson Union Building (SUB) Theatre.
Joining ACS for its Ellensburg show are three up-and-coming Washington bands: Bellingham's alternative country and rock band "Chuckanut Drive"; Seattle's "Sole Moxie," which features a polished, melodic, rock sound; and "Instant Winner," performing ska and punk.
Tickets are available for $4 at the SUB Ticketmaster, Jerrol's, and Rodeo Records in Ellensburg and Off the Record in Yakima, or for $6 at the door ($5 with a can of food donation).
SHARED LEAVE NEEDED
CWU employees may donate leave to a fellow employee who is severely ill or injured (or who is caring for a family member who is severely ill or injured) and who is off work and has exhausted all personal paid leave.
The following individuals are in need of shared leave: William Cummings (Facilities Management), and Maxine Ryan (University Store).
The shared leave donation form can be downloaded from the HR forms section of the human resources home page: www.cwu.edu/~hr/forms/hrforms2.htm or requested from the HR office by calling 963-1202. Requests to donate leave must be approved.
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CWU EMPLOYEES
Civil Service new hires: Robert Ford, Recreation Coordinator, University Recreation; Corrine Rogel, Program Assistant, Office of International Programs; Don Stecker, Cook, Dining Services.
Civil Service job changes: Shirley Hood, Secretary Senior, Economics; Karen Koontz, Program Coordinator, Career Development Services; Shirley Pruitt, Program Assistant, Facilities Management; and Richard Varnum, Driver-Warehouse Worker, Facilities Management.
CWU JOB OPENINGS
Searches are under way for the following positions. You can access the CWU Home page (www.cwu.edu/~hr/jobs) or the Job Line at (509) 963-1562.
Faculty:
Accounting Assistant/Associate Professor, Jay Forsyth, 963-3340;
Applied Voice Teacher/Performer, Asst. Professor, Peter Gries, 963-1216;
Bilingual Education Teaching ESL, Assistant/Associate Professor, Nancy Schnebly, 963-1737;
Biological Anthropologist, Assistant Professor, 963-3201;
Botanist, Assistant/Associate Professor, Linda Raubeson, 963-2734;
Computer Science, Assistant/Associate Professor, James Schwing, 963-1449;
Constitutional/Public Law, Assistant Professor, Linda Rubio, 963-2408;
Contemporary Philosophy, Assistant Professor, 963-1818;
Cultural Anthropologist, Assistant/Associate Professor, 963-3201;
Economics, Asst./Assoc. Prof. (two positions), Peter Saunders, 963-1266;
Early Childhood Education, Assistant Professor, Velma Henry, 963-1357;
Flight Technology, Assistant Professor, Search Committee, 963-2297;
Health Education, Assistant Professor, Rhonda Busch-Gehlen, 963-2481;
Information Literary/Outreach Librarian, Assistant Professor, Kirsten Erickson, 963-1023;
Information Technology, Assistant Professor, Catherine Bertelson, 963-2611;
Instructional Technology, Assistant Professor, Tina Clark, 963-1465;
Management/Human Resources Management, Assistant/Associate Professor, Tinja Wyman, 963-3339;
Media Writing, Assistant Professor, Search Committee, 963-1066;
Operations Management/Supply Chain Management, Assistant/Associate Professor, Tinja Wyman, 963-3339;
Organic Chemistry, Assistant Professor, Lisa Stowe, 963-2811;
Physical Education, Assistant/Assoc. Professor, Stephen Jefferies, 963-2241;
Psychology, Counseling, Assistant Professor, Terrence Schwartz, 963-3661;
Public Relations/Advertising, Asst. Professor, Search Committee, 963-1066;
Sculpture, Assistant Professor, Search Committee, 963-2665.
Exempt:
Career Development Services, Assoc. Director, Linnea Nicoulin, 963-1515;
Career Development Services, Director, Linnea Nicoulin, 963-1515;
Research Assistant, Biology, Holly Pinkart, 963-2710.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Geological Sciences Seminar: "Chasing the Monsoon in India," by Lisa Ely, CWU, noon, Lind 215
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Football: CWU vs. University of California, Davis, noon, Tomlinson Field
Swimming: CWU vs. Seattle University, 1 p.m., CWU Aquatic Facility
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Holiday: Veterans Day
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Information Session: Study Abroad, National Student Exchange, 4 p.m., International Center
Classic Film Series: "Amelie" (France, 2001, 122 min., comedy/romance), 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $3, $12 bargain pass
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Winterfest Film: "In The Haze," 7 p.m., Club Central, $2 CWU students, $3 general
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Meeting: CWU Board of Trustees, joint meeting with Highline Community College Board, 1 p.m., Highline Campus.
Faculty Speakers Series: "Handheld Composing: Reconceptualizing Artistic Practice with PDAs," by Mark Polishook, CWU Music, 4 p.m., Science Building 216, sponsored by College of Arts and Humanities
Theatre Arts: "Hay Fever," by Noel Coward, 7 p.m., Tower Theatre, $10, $9 senior citizens, $8 students, mature themes, best suited for those over 12
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Natural Science Seminar: "A (pre-proposed) Virtual Instrument Bank for Undergraduate Research/Service Learning at CWU," by Michael Braunstein, CWU Department of Physics, 4 p.m., Science Building 147
Swimming: CWU vs. Whitworth, 6 p.m., CWU Aquatic Facility
Volleyball: CWU vs. Western Oregon, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion
Theatre Arts: "Hay Fever," by Noel Coward, 8 p.m., Tower Theatre, $10, $9 senior citizens, $8 students
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Swimming: CWU vs. Washington State, 11 a.m., CWU Aquatic Facility
Basketball: CWU men vs. Son's Blue Angels, 3 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion
Volleyball: CWU vs. Humboldt State, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion
Theatre Arts: "Hay Fever," by Noel Coward, 8 p.m., Tower Theatre, $10, $9 senior citizens, $8 students
Faculty Recital: James Durkee, guitar, 8 p.m., Hertz Recital Hall, $3 scholarship donation
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Theatre Arts: "Hay Fever," by Noel Coward, matinee 2 p.m., Tower Theatre, $10, $9 senior citizens, $8 students
Concert: CWU Orchestra, 3 p.m., Hertz Recital Hall
Cultural Café: featuring Japanese food, life and culture, 5-7 p.m., SUB Chief Owhi room
Concert: John Hansken and Joe Sokolik, clarinet/cello, 8 p.m., Hertz Recital Hall
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Art: Student Art Council Auction exhibit, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, noon to 3 p.m. weekends, Spurgeon Gallery, through Nov. 22
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Classic Film Series: "Gosford Park" (Britain, 2001, 137 min., mystery), 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $3, $12 bargain pass (good for five admissions)
Winterfest Film: "Banff Mountain Film Festival," 7 p.m., SUB Theatre, $5 CWU students, $7 general
Concert: CWU Percussion Ensemble, 8 p.m., Hertz Recital Hall
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Information Session: Study Abroad, all general study abroad questions welcome, 11 a.m., International Center
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Theatre Arts: "Hay Fever," by Noel Coward, 7 p.m., Tower Theatre, $10, $9 senior citizens, $8 students
Winterfest Concert: "Alien Crime Syndicate," 7 p.m., SUB Theatre, $5
Concert: CWU Composers, 8 p.m., Hertz Recital Hall
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Geological Sciences Seminar: "Monitoring active salt tectonics with GPS and InSAR: Canyonlands National Park, by Juliet Crider, Western Washington University, noon, Lind 215
Auction: Student Art Council, preview of items from 1 to 5 p.m., auction at 6:30 p.m., Spurgeon Art Gallery in Randall Hall
Basketball: CWU women vs. Whitman, 8 p.m., Nicholson
Theatre Arts: "Hay Fever," by Noel Coward, 8 p.m., Tower Theatre, $10, $9 senior citizens, $8 students
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Basketball: CWU women vs. Evergreen State College or Lewis-Clark State, 6 p.m. or 8 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion
Theatre Arts: "Hay Fever," by Noel Coward, 8 p.m., Tower Theatre, $10, $9 senior citizens, $8 students
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Faculty Concert: Jeff Snedeker, Horn, 3 p.m., Hertz Recital Hall, $3 scholarship donation
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