"Probably my greatest strengths as a teacher are my commitment to lifelong learning, my willingness to try new things and the spirit with which I approach the work." So says Dr. Terry Martin, Central Washington University English professor.

For those reasons along with her "extraordinary dedication to teaching, commitment to students and innovative teaching methods," Martin has been named the 2003 Washington state Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

She was recognized Nov. 13 during an awards luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., and at a Congressional reception on Capitol Hill.

With 25 years' teaching experience, Martin, 46, has been in education for more than half of her life. After graduating from Western Washington University in 1979, she taught in Bellevue and La Center schools. She joined the Central faculty in 1986, after earning her Ph.D. in English education from the University of Oregon. Martin was named the university's Distinguished Teaching Professor in 2000 and received the CWU Presidential Award for Leadership in 2002.

In nominating her for the Professor of the Year award, Central President Jerilyn S. McIntyre, who called Martin the "consummate teacher-scholar-mentor," noted, "She has been a leader in moving our institution from one in which lecture is the primary pedagogical technique to one in which students, working cooperatively and in authentic settings, discover their own knowledge and understanding of important topics."

Current and former students also are quick to credit Martin as an exemplary teacher and mentor.

"Dr. Martin has an innate ability to motivate students," Jessica Carter, a 1995 CWU graduate, says. "She causes students to dig deeper, think at higher levels, reach into depths of creativity they didn't know existed, and produce work at a quality they didn't know they were capable of. I have heard students say more than once, 'I want to be Dr. Martin,' and there is no hint of jest in that statement."

Patsy Callaghan, CWU English department chair, says: "I am not aware of another professor whose student evaluation results can compare with Dr. Martin's, yet her standards and expectations are some of the most challenging in the department, contradicting a general assumption that asking students to work hard will often elicit critical comments and negative responses."

Central Washington University's board of trustees will name the CWU Library in honor of Dr. James E. Brooks Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. in the main floor of the library.

A CWU alumnus and former faculty member, Brooks became CWU president at the young age of 35 and served as the university's chief administrator from 1961 through 1978. The library being named in his honor was planned, built and opened during his administration. After stepping down as president, Brooks continued as a member of the university's geography and land studies faculty through 1993.

Dedicated to enriching the quality of education on campus, Dr. Brooks piloted the restoration of Friends of the Library in 1995, a program of great support to the library. He has made contributions to CWU as a student, faculty member and leader, and through his role in Friends of the Library.

Dr. Tom Peischl, recently appointed as dean of libraries at CWU, will serve as master of ceremonies during the naming event. Dr. Michael Eisenberg, dean of the University of Washington's information school, will offer the keynote address. CWU President Jerilyn S. McIntyre and friends and family of Brooks will offer remarks.

Brooks is the only Central graduate appointed to the university's president's post.

Central Washington University presented its first College of Arts and Humanities Distinguished Chair Service Award to Patsy Callaghan, chair of the department of English.

The college established the award this year intending to honor chairs who do an outstanding job of managing their departments and programs.

"The award recognizes chairs who see the relationship between their programs and the university at large; those who are proactive in addressing issues and creative in coming up with solutions," Liahna Armstrong, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, said. "Patsy reflects all of these qualities."

Callaghan has been elected to chair of the English department twice, from 1995 to 1999, and again from 2001 to 2005.

"During her tenure, the English department has grown tremendously in quality and influence," Armstrong said. "The department is savvy in designing its curriculum to meet students' general education needs as well as the objectives of English education majors."

Along with her visionary qualities, Callaghan is known for being remarkably supportive of students and attentive to their needs.

Two years ago, the English department surveyed its majors to discover their needs and concerns. The survey revealed that students thought the atmosphere on the fourth floor of the Language & Literature building was drab and not conducive to studying in small groups.

Callaghan led an effort to refurbish the fourth floor and turn it into a comfortable, stimulating environment for student groups to gather and study.

"Patsy's leadership makes everyone feel optimistic about the department's future," Armstrong said.

The College of Arts and Humanities awarded Callaghan a certificate of recognition and a $500 honorarium, which was funded by donations to a special foundation account to honor excellence in the college.

Callaghan received the CWU Distinguished Professor for Public Service Award in 2000. She has served on numerous boards and organizations in central Washington, the Northwest, and nationally, including several Northwest school districts, museums, arts and humanities commissions, and multiple writing across the curriculum projects at various colleges.

Callaghan is a nationally recognized scholar in the field of rhetoric and composition. Her most recent writing textbook, "A Meeting of Minds," appears on bookshelves this week.

The Theatre Arts Department will celebrate the past and unveil the future on Nov. 13 with a full evening of events.

The evening's festivities begin with an invitation-only ceremony to officially name what has been known for more than 14 years as the Tower Theatre. The department's black box theatre will be officially named the Milo Smith Tower Theatre, honoring Dr. Smith who served Central Washington University and the Theatre Arts Department for 34 years (1956-1989) as founder and chair of the department. He produced 55 shows, directed numerous plays, musicals and operas, and initiated the first children's theatre tour at CWU, as well as the first dinner theatre production. His vision and leadership as project manager and designer resulted in the 1980 construction of the theatre that will now bear his name.

CWU President Jerilyn S. McIntyre says: "Dr. Smith had the foresight and vision to see that the university's theatre arts department would grow and that more performance space would be needed to accommodate additional students. This acknowledgment of his exceptional efforts has been a long time in the works, and I am glad to see it now come to fruition."

The public is invited to join the Nov. 13 celebration at 7 p.m. in McConnell Auditorium for the Grand Reopening of the theatre after a year-long $2.1 million renovation of the department, which focused primarily on the Auditorium.

The building that is home to the Theatre Arts Department was named on June 8, 1963, in conjunction with commencement, in honor of Dr. Robert McConnell, who served as president of CWU from 1931-1959. At the 1963 dedication ceremony, James Brooks, CWU president at the time, said, "The building was named for McConnell because he took a great pride in it."

A pride he evidently passed on to his family. Although Dr. McConnell passed away in November 1976, his family will be on hand for the Grand Opening event, including his wife, Mrs. Alma McConnell, and sons Robert McConnell Jr. and Douglas McConnell.

Following remarks and the ribbon cutting, the curtain will rise on the department's production of "West Side Story."

Kirk MATHIAS and Steve JEFFERIES, Physical Education, presented on "New PE - What is it...really?" at the 2003 annual convention of the Washington Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Jefferies also presented on "Why physical education is failing to promote healthy and active lifestyles." PE major Levi TEASLEY was awarded the $1,000 Roger Wiley Scholarship and Natalie NELSON received the PE Major of the Year award.

Christopher SCHEDLER, English, presented a paper titled "Visualizing Violence as Schizo Flow in Alejandro Morales's The Brick People" at the American Studies Association annual meeting in Hartford, Conn., on Oct. 17.

Dave DARDA and Linda RAUBESON, Biological Sciences, and master's degree student Rhiannon PEERY attended Evolution 2003, the annual joint meeting of the Society for the Study of Evolution, Society of Systematic Biologists and American Society of Naturalists, June 20-24, 2003, at California State University in Chico. Raubeson presented a paper, "Inferring phylogenies of photosynthetic organisms from chloroplast gene orders," that was coauthored with faculty from the University of New Mexico and University of Texas. Peery presented a poster, "Postglacial recolonization of Tsuga heterophylla," that he and Raubeson prepared.

William TRIPPETT, Flight Technology, had his paper, "Analysis of Some Aviation Rules of Thumb," published in the International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies (IJAAS). The IJAAS is a peer-reviewed publication of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Dale WILSON and Amy HOOVER, Flight Technology, participated in a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic (FIRC) in Post Falls, Idaho, Oct. 24-25, sponsored by the Idaho State Department of Transportation. They were invited as guest speakers and gave several presentations to attendees renewing their FAA-Certified Flight Instructor certificates. Wilson gave presentations on "Aviation Human Factors" and "Midair Collision Avoidance." Hoover gave presentations on "Aerodynamics" and "Instructor Professionalism."

Dale WILSON and Teresa SLOAN, Flight Technology, had their paper, "VFR flight into IMC: Reducing the hazard," published in the Fall 2003 edition of the quarterly Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research (JAAER). The JAAER is a refereed scholarly publication for educators and researchers as well as professionals in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Teresa SLOAN, Flight Technology, presented her paper, "Taking the 'Lost' Out of Lost Communications," at the University Aviation Association (UAA) fall conference in Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 22-25. The paper also was published in this fall's Collegiate Aviation Review, a yearly peer-reviewed journal of the UAA. Additionally, she participated as a crew member in the Sept. 8-24 National Air Tour, an historic 4,000-mile journey of 25 vintage aircraft following the path of the uncompleted 1932 tour to celebrate Centennial of Flight.

Dr. Linda MARRA and Dr. Diane REICH, Music, both performed Oct. 31 on the teachers' recital of the Inland Empire District of the National Association of Teachers of Singing at Eastern Washington University in Cheney. They also attended the district meeting of NATS and adjudicated the annual Student Auditions. There were 120 students who competed from nine colleges and universities. Three CWU students won prizes: Sara RADKE, a senior voice major, took first place in Division V (men and women age 23-30); Amy SEIDL, a junior voice major, took first place in Division III (women age 21-22); and Jennifer GREENE, a freshman voice major, took second place in Division IA (women age 18). Each received a small monetary award. Radke and Greene are students of Dr. Marra, and Seidl is a student of Dr. Reich. There were about 30 teachers who adjudicated the finals. Students receive judges' comments sheets which are shared with their teachers.

The Johns Hopkins University Press has notified Don CUMMINGS, Professor Emeritus of English, that this winter they will print a paperbound version of his American English Spelling (1988). Last April his article "Words and Some of Their Ways" was published in California English. In September he was a presenter at the Conference of the Central California Teachers of English. He is a consultant for LeapFrog Enterprises, a maker of educational toys. And he has established a Web site dealing with spelling and other aspects of English word study, www.dwcummings.com.

CWU PROFESSOR APPLIES EXPERTISE BEYOND CAMPUS

If you've viewed construction of the new Ellensburg High School (EHS), you may have seen Bill Bender there. A Central Washington University construction management professor, Bender is serving as the project's site observer and coordinator.

"I monitor when work is being done, how it's being done and try to minimize the cost impact on the school district," he says. "Projects like this infuse experts from Central into the community, which benefits from its relationship with the university and its faculty."

The school district's construction manager hired Bender for the job, which takes about an hour a day for a site visit, picture taking, report filing and to provide feedback and give suggestions.

Bender also views the project as an opportunity to enhance his teaching material and benefit CWU students, who have visited the site and received hands-on construction management experience.

CWU REMEMBERS

Eldon Jacobsen
Dr. Eldon E. "Jake" Jacobsen, professor emeritus of psychology at Central Washington University, died Oct. 9 at Royal Vista Care Center in Ellensburg. Jacobsen joined the Central Washington College of Education (CWCE) faculty in 1950 beginning a 35-year career of distinguished teaching, scholarship and service.

Jacobsen, 83, was born Feb. 1, 1920, in Heber, Utah, and was raised in a university family. His father, Ernest, was chair of the psychology department at Utah State University, in Logan. Jacobsen received his bachelor's degree, in 1941, and master's degree, in 1943, in psychology at Utah State and his Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1955.

Jacobsen's career brought him into academic administration in the 1960s. He was chair of the department of psychology from 1962 to 1966, during the time that it became separate from the department of education. He also served as acting dean of the faculty in 1968.

Allen Eberhart
Urban Allen Eberhart died Oct. 13, two days before his 82nd birthday. In the mid-1960s, he moved to the Ellensburg area, where he began working at Central Washington University, first as campus planner and then as director of business services and contracts. Eberhart was born Oct. 15, 1921, in Osceola, Neb. He moved to Washington state with his family in 1932.

After high school graduation, Eberhart worked as a banker, enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, married Grace Irene (Roark) Eberhart, and was employed in Colorado, Washington and California. He also attended Yakima Valley Community College and Pacific University.

Frank Carlson
Dr. Franklin D. "Frank" Carlson, professor emeritus of curriculum and supervision at Central Washington University, died Oct. 17, at his home in Ellensburg.

A native of Gowrie, Iowa, Carlson, 70, earned his bachelor and master of arts degrees in education at the University of Northern Iowa, and his doctorate in education from Washington State University.

Following his discharge from the U.S. Army in 1953, Carlson devoted his life to education, first as a junior high and high school teacher - including jobs in Sunnyside and Salem, Ore. -- then as a college professor.

Carlson was hired at Central in 1967. As part of his phased retirement, which began in 1999, he continued working for the university and was teaching a class this quarter.

Will Garnich
Will Garnich III, 74, died Nov. 3 at Royal Vista Care Center in Ellensburg. He served as a systems analyst/programmer in the computer support services (CSS) department at Central Washington University from 1971 until his retirement in 1994.

A native of Rhinelander, Wis., he earned a degree as a mining engineer from Michigan Technical University in 1951. Before he was hired at CWU, Garnich worked for the Grant County Public Utility District.

CWU STUDENT WINS NATIONAL CITATION

The student behind Wellington the Wildcat is up to more than entertaining crowds at sporting events. Scott Iwata, Central Washington University's mascot, also serves as president of the CWU student chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). And, for his efforts on behalf of the university chapter, he has received a PRSSA National President's Citation.

Iwata, a senior from Bellevue, received his award at the PRSSA National Conference in New Orleans, La., last month. Also at the conference, CWU's proposal to host this year's regional activity was chosen from all participating chapters in the Northwest. This is the second consecutive year CWU's chapter will host such an event.

SKI PROGRAM OFFERED

Central Washington University's Physical Education Activity Program is again providing an opportunity to learn to ski or snowboard or improve existing skills by taking lessons this winter with the Mission Ridge Ski School. Instruction is individualized to accommodate all ability levels from beginner through expert. The regular lift ticket price is $37 (plus tax). For about the same price you can get a lift ticket and a two-hour lesson. The PE Activity Program also offers transportation to the slopes on a luxurious motor coach, for those taking lessons or just needing a ride. The program is open to the community and students. Register early for a seat on the bus. For full details, call the HHPR department at 963-1911.

CWU EMPLOYEES

Civil Service new hires: Carla McClure, Office Assistant III, University Housing and New Student Programs.

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:
Cornerstone and GEAR UP Mathematics Coordinator, Trish Swanson, 963-2103;
Earth Materials/Mineralogy, Assistant Professor, 963-2801;
Foreign Language, Spanish, Rodney Bransdorfer, 963-1218;
History Education/History, Assistant Professor, Roxanne Easley, 963-2344;
Political Science, Visiting Assistant Professor, non-tenure track, 963-2408.

Exempt:
Admissions Recruiter, Tina Morefield, 963-3012;
Admissions Recruiter, West Side, Tina Morefield, 963-3012;
Financial Aid Counselor (two positions), Alice Fulleton, 963-3049;
PANGA Network Engineer, 963-2701;
Senior Director of Development, Janet Davies, 963-2160.

Civil Service:
Driver/Technology Assistant (temporary);
Fiscal Technician III, Dec. 2;
Medical Technician (temporary);
Registered Nurse (temporary);
Research Evaluator (temporary), Nov. 14;
Sports Equipment Technician, Nov. 14;
Tutors, in Yakima, temporary.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Geological Sciences Seminar Series: "The Big Scoop on Small Debris Flows at Mount Rainier WA," by Carolyn Driedger, Cascades Volcano Observatory, USGS, noon, Lind 215
Chemistry Seminar Series: "Synthesis of Allelochemicals via Phenol Epoxide Cyclizations: The Heliannuols," by Dr. Jim Vyvyan, Western Washington University, 1 p.m., Science Bldg. 216
Volleyball: CWU women vs. Humboldt State, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion
Theatre: "West Side Story," directed by Michael J. Smith, musical and vocal direction by Karyl Carlson, 8 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $15 general, $13 senior citizens, $10 students

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Library Naming: in honor of former CWU President James E. Brooks, 2 p.m., main floor, Library
Volleyball: CWU women vs. Western Oregon, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion
Theatre: "West Side Story," directed by Michael J. Smith, musical and vocal direction by Karyl Carlson, 8 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $15 general, $13 senior citizens, $10 students

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Theatre: "West Side Story," directed by Michael J. Smith, musical and vocal direction by Karyl Carlson, 2 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $15 general, $13 senior citizens, $10 students
Recital: Joe Brooks, clarinet, and guest pianist Anne Schilperoort, 7 p.m., Hertz Auditorium

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Art: art work for the Student Art Council Auction will be on exhibit during the week, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Spurgeon Gallery in Randall Hall
Film: "The Good Earth," 7 p.m., Black 151, hosted by professor Zhiwei Xiao
Women's Basketball: CWU vs. Western New Mexico, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion
Fireside Chat: informal forum with President Jerilyn S. McIntyre and CWU VPs, 8 p.m., president's house

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Speaker: "Hollywood Goes to China, 1897-1950," by Zhiwei Xiao, 3:15 p.m., Black 151
Colloquium: "Bodies in motion: an exercise physiologist's perspectives," by Leo D'Acquisto, 4:30 p.m., SUB Theatre, presented by the College of Education and Professional Studies Professional Colloquium
Film: "Wise Blood," based on the book by Flannery O'Connor, 6:30 p.m., Grupe Center, free and open to the public
Classic Film Series: "Le Cercle Rouge," (France/Italy, 1970, 140 minutes, crime/thriller), 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $3, $12 bargain pass
Concert: Jazz Combo Night, 7 p.m., Hertz Auditorium

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Concert: CWU Percussion Ensemble, 7 p.m., Hertz Auditorium
Lecture/Performance: "Magdalen Hsu-Li: Fire Tour," Asian American music artist, painter, poet and speaker, 7 p.m., SUB Club Central

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
SPA Day: 10 a.m., SUB
Great American Smokeout: 10 a.m., SUB
Theatre: "West Side Story," directed by Michael J. Smith, musical and vocal direction by Karyl Carlson, 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $15 general, $13 senior citizens, $10 students
Concert: CWU Wind Ensemble, 8 p.m., Hertz Auditorium

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Auction: by the CWU Student Art Council, 1-5 p.m., Spurgeon Gallery in Randall Hall
Natural Science Seminar: "Going, Going...Gone? Mount Hood's Glaciers and Climate Since 1900 AD," by Karl D. Lillquist, department of geography and land studies, CWU, 4 p.m., Science Building 147
Men's Basketball: CWU Invitational, Saint Cloud State vs. Western Oregon, 6 p.m.; CWU vs. Minnesota Crookston, 8 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion
Theatre: "West Side Story," directed by Michael J. Smith, musical and vocal direction by Karyl Carlson, 8 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $15 general, $13 senior citizens, $10 students

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Trump Fest: Regional Division National Trumpet Competition, all day, Hertz Hall
Men's Basketball: CWU Invitational, Minnesota Crookston vs. Western Oregon, 6 p.m.; CWU vs. St. Cloud State, 8 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion
Theatre: "West Side Story," directed by Michael J. Smith, musical and vocal direction by Karyl Carlson, 8 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $15 general, $13 senior citizens, $10 students

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Concert: CWU Choral, 3 p.m., Hertz Auditorium
Recital: Tom Varner, jazz horn, 8 p.m., Hertz Auditorium

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Concert: CWU Orchestra, 8 p.m., Hertz Auditorium

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Men's Basketball: CWU men vs. Saint Leo, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion
Classic Film Series: "Happy Times," (China, 2001, 95 minutes, drama/comedy), 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $3, $12 bargain pass
Jazz Night: 8 p.m., Hertz Auditorium

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Thanksgiving Recess: begins at noon for classes

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Thanksgiving

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Thanksgiving Recess
Women's Basketball: CWU vs. Warner Pacific, 8 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Women's Basketball: CWU vs. Pacific College, 4 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1
Concert: Handel's "Messiah," by CWU Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Singers, 8 p.m., Hertz Auditorium