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'JEMU's Ward honored with Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Iraq

:JMLK Day Celebration honors King with 25 events

JGov. Granholm appoints Sidlik, Wilbanks as new EMU regents

::JPresident Willis announces two appointments; one reassignment

:JHistory of pinball machines; SO-year homage to EMU's permanent art collection highlight Ford Gallery's winter lineup

:::Coatings Research Institute gets additional federal funds to help Army, Navy protect surfaces of vehicles and ships

:::Regents approve 25 new staff appointments

'JPhoto: EMU graduates are all smiles at winter commencement

:::January service anniversaries

:::By the numbers ::JBriefs J.Jobsline :::Why I teach at Eastern

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FOCU EMU's Ward honored with Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Iraq

Some 20 bullets ricocheted throughout the ambushed Chevy Suburban, hitting all three of its occupants. As pedestrians jumped out of its way, the non-armored vehicle rammed a barrier and went over the wall of SS-gallon drums.

The driver was hit in the neck, a reporter took a bullet in her back and Maj. Stephen Ward caught shrapnel in the right side of his face and right hand during an attack in Mosul, Iraq. Miraculously, all three returned to work that same day.

That was Jan. 19, 2004.

Almost one year later, Ward, Eastern Michigan University Eagle Battalion executive officer and assistant professor in the department of military science, received a Purple Heart. Col. James Coates, 9th Brigade Commander, presented the medal during a ceremony Jan. 10 at University House.

FOR HONOR IN ACTIQN : Maj. Stephen Ward, Eastern Michigan University Eagle Battalion executive officer and an assistant professor in the department of military science, proudly displays the Purple Heart he was awarded. Ward, a civil engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was wounded during an incident in Mosul, Iraq, in January 2004.

The Purple Heart is awarded, in the name of the president of the United States, to any member of the Armed Forces who has been wounded or killed.

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Jan. 11, 2005 issue EMU's Ward honored with Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Iraq

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Some 20 bullets ricocheted throughout the ambushed Chevy Suburban, hitting all three of its occupants. As pedestrians jumped out of its way, the non-armored vehicle rammed a barrier and went over the wall of SS-gallon drums.

The driver was hit in the neck, a reporter took a bullet in her back and Maj. Stephen Ward caught shrapnel in the right side of his face and right hand during an attack in Mosul, Iraq. Miraculously, all three returned to work that same day.

That was Jan. 19, 2004.

Almost one year later, Ward, Eastern Michigan University Eagle Battalion executive officer and an assistant professor in the department of military science, received a Purple Heart. Maj. Clifford Buttram, EMU department head of military sicence, presented the medal during a ceremony Jan. 10 at University House.

DECORATED PROFESSOR: Maj. Stephen Ward, Eastern Michigan University Eagle Battalion executive officer and an assistant professor in the department of military science, displays a Purple

The Purple Heart Heart he was awarded for being wounded during

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the name of the president of the United States, to any member of the Armed Forces who has been wounded or killed.

"The Purple Heart is a sign of how lucky I was to survive that violent act and how fortunate I am to be an American," Ward said. "It's a sign of thankfulness and a reminder of the many things we have as Americans, such as freedom and many of the things we take for granted in everyday life."

Ward, 37, a civil engineer for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, was in Iraq leading a team of civilian engineers known as the Forward Engineering Support Team (FEST). The group was building a bridge between the cities of Irbil and Mosul.

Ward, along with his driver and an embedded reporter, was in the lead of a three-vehicle convoy that was traveling to the engineering site when the attack occurred.

"It was like a Hollywood movie. Our vehicle was going so fast. People on the street were scattering everywhere," said Ward, who explained that, during the escape, the other two vehicles took only a few rounds. "They (the attackers) wanted to take out the lead vehicle."

When Ward realized they were under attack, the first thing he did was

throw the reporter to the floor. The reporter was unaware that she had taken a bullet between her vest and back that barely penetrated the skin, but was very near her spine. A bullet had already gone through her camera, Ward said.

Next, Ward said he put a compress on the driver's neck. The vest took the bullet and the shrapnel exploded in the neck guard of the vest, saving the driver from a serious head wound. As for himself, Ward said he didn't know he was hit.

''The shrapnel was so hot I didn't feel anything at the time. Afterwards, I had tiny pieces of metal coming out of my skin," said Ward, who described how today there are hardly any tell-tale scars on his hand or face.

"At the time, I thought this (getting wounded) was no big deal. But, as I had time to reflect and rewind the scenario, I realize how lucky I was to survive," he said. "I knew that someone was looking out for me and that you can be gone in a moment. Life is so fragile."

That encounter also has changed his view of everyday annoyances, such as traffic. In Iraq, six lanes would go down to two and, if he were trapped in between two vehicles, he would back up right over a vehicle to escape.

While at EMU, Ward will be leading a more sedate lifestyle. He is teaching "Introduction to Leadership Development" and is assistant head of the military science department.

His hometown is Bozeman, Mont., but Ward has been reassigned to EMU from the Army Corp of Engineers in Seattle, wash.

Ward has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Montana State University and a master's degree in civil engineering from the University of Colorado.

Ward and his wife, Mercedes, live in Milan with their one-year-old daughter and three-yea r -old son.

"I'm thankful every day for my wife and two kids. It's wonderful coming home to them," he said.

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Jan. 11, 2005 issue MLK Day Celebration honors King with 25 events

By Carol Anderson

"The Struggle Continues ... " is the theme of the 2005 celebration of Martin Luther King Day at Eastern Michigan University. The campus celebration, now in its 18th year, runs Jan. 12-17 with many events occurring throughout campus.

Keynote speaker Bishop Vashti McKenzie, the first female bishop elected in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, highlights the celebration.

McKenzie will deliver remarks at the President's Luncheon, scheduled for noon in the Lakeshore Ballroom at the Ypsilanti Marriott at Eagle Crest. The keynote address follows at 3 p.m. in Pease Auditorium. Admission is free.

On July 11, 2000, McKenzie was elected a bishop of AME, the oldest African­American denomination in the United States. That post covers 200 churches and 10,000 members in Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique and Swaziland in southeast Africa. In 2004, she became president of the Council of Bishops.

Her book, "Not Without a Struggle," analyzes female leadership in four different cultures and religions. It also offers leadership counsel specifically for African- American women and includes 10 leadership commandments for women.

She also has written "Strength in the Struggle: Leadership Development for Women" (The Pilgrim Press, 2001) and "Journey to the Well" (Viking Penguin, 2002).

"EMU honors Dr. King by taking this opportunity to reflect upon issues such as justice, equality and reconciliation," said Jessica "Decky" Alexander, co-chair of EMU's MLK celebration committee and assistant professor in communications and theatre arts. "Many of our sessions

KING SPEAKER: Bishop Vashti McKenzie, the first female bishop elected in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, is the keynote speaker for EMU'S MLK Day Celebration Jan. 17.

explore the struggle that accompanies sacrifice - struggles of race, culture identity, community and civility - and it does so through performance, discussion and lectures."

In addition to the actual MLK Day celebration, there are other related events leading up to MLK Day. The MLK schedule, which includes 25 events, starts Jan. 12 and is as follows:

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African-American Scholars and Philosophers and the Drive Toward Educational Opportunity: Practical Lessons for Change, noon-1 p.m., Porter Building. This discussion is based upon Dr. King's philosophy that ignorance is the greatest impediment to resolving problems. It explores the impact of Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Dubois, George Washington Carver and others on education for the dominant and the disposed in the U.S. Carolyn Carter and Thomas Gwaltney, both from the department of teacher education, are the presenters.

Does the Struggle Continue?, 7-9 p.m., Walton-Putnam Lounge. This discussion centers on the civil rights movement and is sponsored by the NAACP, Black Student Union and the Center for Multicultural Affairs. Contact Shetina Jones at sjones7@emich.edu or Keith Jason at kjason@emich.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 13

Reunite the People, Rekindle the Torch, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., McKenny Union Ballroom. This annual dinner and forum is followed by a diversity ball and sponsored by the Black Student Organizational Alliance. Derek Coleman, principal, Pontiac High School, and Karinda Washington, Battle of the Sexes (BOTS) company, are the forum speakers. For more information, contact: Brian Boles at bboles@emich.edu; Caroline Sanders at 487-3229 or caroline.sanders@emich.edu; or Quennel Cooper at qcooper@emich.edu.

Friday, Jan. 14

Struggle for Equality and Status Banquet Project, noon-3 p.m., Multicultural Lounge, King Hall. The SES project examines the distribution of wealth and power through food and resources. A discussion will follow on this and how, every 3.5 seconds, someone in the world dies from hunger. Victor Walker, student of color fellow, 487-2377, or vwalkerl@emich.edu; and Lamar Santose-Wilson, lwilso13@emich.edu, coordinate this event.

Fourth Annual Color of Drums: Progress Through Poetry, 7 p.m., Pease Auditorium. This celebration of the spoken word, movement and song features spoken-word artist Jessica Care Moore. Coordinated by the Poetry Society. For details, contact Gerrard Allen at

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REMEMBERING MARTIN: This bust, situated in a garden between Welch and Boone halls, serves as a campus reminder of MLK's long­standing influence.

Fifth Annual Lock-In, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Rec IM, second and third floors. Highlights include DJ C-Dub, Diversion Dance Troupe, Slam Dunk & Three Point Contest, and staff vs. student basketball. Coordinated by

Cevone Smith of Alpha Phi Alpha, and Toyin Olatunji of Delta Sigma Theta. Student I.D. required for entry. For more information, contact Olatunji at 487-3045 or tolatunji@emich.edu.

Saturday, Jan. 15

Hip Hop Explosion, 7 p.m., Pease Auditorium. The sixth annual student talent competition features performances reflecting the values and spirit of Dr. King. The Diversion Dance Troupe will give a special performance. For more information, contact Keith Jason at kjason@emich.edu or Tina Richardson at trichards@emich.edu.

Sunday,Jan. 16

Nothing Said ... , A Celebration of Spirit and Gospel, 4-6 p.m., Roosevelt Auditorium. The Lift Up Your Hand Ministries, a sign-and­mime gospel group, will perform along with Radical Praise, Dancers of David and Mighty Soldiers of God. This event is hosted by Keith Jason. For more information, contact Caroline Sanders at RAISE YOUR HANDS: The EMU Gospel caroline.sanders@emich.edCi:hoir performs prior to the MLK

Luncheon in 2003.

Ongoing Events

Beyond Words Project. Five residence hall rooms in Wise are transformed into a living museum of words, art and ideas exploring every day oppressions in the world. Office and organizations assisting include: Diversity Programs, Diversity and Affirmative Action, LGBTRC, Women's Center and Campus Life. Justin Gerboc, EMU Housing, is coordinating the project. The project's hours are: Jan. 16, 6-9 p.m.; Jan. 17, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m. In addition, there will be a discussion of ideas and issues, facilitated by University professionals and Beyond Words creators Jan. 18 at 8:30 p.m.

Helping Reduce Everyday Struggles: Service and Outreach Project. As part of the MLK Day celebration, everyday items such as coats and clothing will be collected at various University sites to assist individuals and families connected to both the Parkridge and Ann Arbor community centers. For details, contact Cynthia Merritt at cynthia.merritt@emich.edu.

Monday, Jan. 17 (MLK Day Celebration)

Opening Kick-off, Step, Look, Listen&. Breakfast. 8:45-10 a.m., McKenny Ballroom. Step performance by Black Greek Council Unity Step and Diversion Dance Troupe. Songs by April Lockhart, Charles Badon III and Sharmayne Whitehead. Speech by Lamar Santose-Wilson, Nadir Akbar and Rosalia Blackburn with students from Project Speakout and Willow Run High School. Michael Johnson and Shetina Jones are masters of ceremonies. For more information, contact Kathryn Ziegler at kziegler@emich.edu or Nadir Akbar at nakbar@emich.edu.

Unless otherwise noted, the following Monday morning events are scheduled in McKenny Union, from 10:05-11: 35 a.m.

Poster Session - Modern Worlds of Struggle: Keeping the Hope

Alive. Sessions by the department of sociology, anthropology and criminology will address struggles of inequality based on race/ethnicity, class and gender. These sessions will be in the Tower Room. Poster authors and titles are:

• "Telementoring for Success: Narrowing the Digital Divide" by Troy Adams;

• "Human Trafficking: More Slaves Today Than Ever Before" by Brad Ensor;

• "Controversies in African-American Health: From Tuskegee and Bae Again" by Denise Reiling;

• "The Poor People's Campaign: Then and Now," by Karen Schaumann-Beltran.

• "The World Views of the Islamic Publics versus Americans: Religion, Gender and Democracy" by Mansoor Moaddel;

• "Arab American Identity: Struggling with Stereotypes" by Kristine Ajrouch;

• "Applied Sociology and the Struggle for Social Justice" by Jay Weinstein.

Economic and Political Justice, Reception Room. This panel will discus� poverty, unemployment and the ability of people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds to live with dignity and economic self-sufficiency, and

influence political decisions at all government levels. Panelists and topics include Mike Vogt, EMU economics department, "Poverty and Income Inequality, the Distance from King's Dream"; Sumi Kailasapathy, Women': Studies, "Globalization and Gender"; and Ron Woods, African-American Studies, "Political Justice."

Black Greek Basics, Alumni Room. This panel will address the foundations of black Greek history as well as discuss findings from an on­campus survey on the perception of Black Greeks on the EMU campus. Panelists include graduate students Cory Anderson of the Learning Center Toyin Olatunji of the Vision Office and Emery Burk from Greek Life.

Pedagogies of Multiculturalism, Faculty Room. This roundtable discussion will focus on how faculty from different disciplines have sought to move from a mono-cultural to a genuinely multicultural approach in their classrooms. Pedagogic strategies for creating compassionate, yet sti critical classroom interaction between students of diverse backgrounds, also will be discussed. Participants include: Heather Neff, Lori Burlingame and Elisabeth Daumer, English department; Clovis Semmes, African­American Studies department; and Deb Harmon and Toni Stokes-Jones, teacher education department.

Watch African Dancing. Listen to Stories from Near and Far. Learn About Worlds Within Worlds (for grades K-5), Guild Hall. EMU student and staff storytellers perform a repertoire of work. For more information, contact Celeste Hawkins at 487-3045 or Brandi Harris at bmharrisOl@hotmail.com.

Money Talks: The Struggle of Generation Debt, Main Lounge. This presentation will provide guidance, resources and insight into reducing one's financial burdens during college years and beyond. Presenters

include: Richard Griffin, financial adviser, Merrill Lynch; Cynthia Van Pelt, EMU Office of Financial Aid; and a panel of EMU students and alumni. There will be a drawing and prizes. For details, contact Cynthia Merritt at cmerritt@emich.edu, Margaret Best at mbest@emich.edu, or Tina Richardson at trichars@emich.edu.

The Strive for Unity: Discussing our Community Values and the Development of a Creed, Intermedia Room. This roundtable discussion looks at the need and challenges to unity on the EMU campus. Audience members will be encouraged to participate and provide feedback regarding the development of a creed. Contact Jesus Hernandez at jhernandez@emich.edu.

Video Drop-In, all day, Halle Library G09. An array of films will be shown on the African-American experiences and events. For details, contact Margaret Best or Lisa Klopfer at 487-0220, extension 2131.

Presidential Luncheon, 12-1:30 p.m., Eagle Crest Marriott Conference Center. Keynote speaker Bishop Vashti McKenzie will speak briefly. For ticket information, contact 487-1221 or 487-2282.

Keynote Speaker Bishop Vashti McKenzie, 3 p.m., Pease Auditorium. There also will be award presentations and the African dance group Bichini Bia Congo will perform.

CloseUP Theatre Troupe, 4: 15 p.m., Pease Auditorium. The dance group presents "Struggles Continue."

College of Technology 25th Anniversary, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Tower Room/McKenny Union. COT faculty and alumni

KEEPING VIGIL: Eastern Michigan University students reflect on what Martin Luther King Jr. means to them during last year's candlelight walk. A march and candlelight walk is scheduled to commence at Pease Auditorium Jan. 17 at 5 p.m.

discuss 25 years at EMU and the role of minorities within the technological fields.

March & Candlelight Walk, 5 p.m., from Pease to Multicultural Center. This event is coordinated by Alpha Phi Alpha, Black Student Union and NAACP. For details, contact Cevone Smith at csmithll@emich.edu.

Afterglow, 5:30 p.m., Multicultural Center Lounge, King Hall. Following the march, this reception gives everyone an opportunity to mix, mingle and reflect on the week's events and the life of Dr. King. There will be the music of Johnny Lawrence. For more information, contact Greg Peoples at 487-0074 or gregory.peoples@emich.edu.

For a lineup of all MLK Day Celebration events, go to http://cot.emich.edu/mlk/events2.htm.

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Jan. 11, 2005 issue Governor appoints two new regents to EMU board

By Ward Mullens

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Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm has appointed Thomas W. Sidlik and Roy E. Wilbanks to the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents. The announcement was made Dec. 16, 2004.

Sidlik, of Ann Arbor, is appointed to represent the public for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2012. He succeeds Michael Morris, whose term expired Dec. 31, 2004. Wilbanks, of Ypsilanti, is appointed to represent the public for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2012. He succeeds Rosalind E. Griffin, whose term expired Dec. 31, 2004. Both will serve eight-year terms.

Sidlik, 55, is a member of the management board of DaimlerChrysler and is responsible for global procurement and supply. This inccludes production procurement and sourcing strategy, tooling, equipment and construction purchasing, as well as all other non-production procurement.

Sidlik received his MBA in finance from the University of Chicago and a bachelor's degree in economics and finance from New York University.

"It's a real honor to be on the Board of Regents and I hope to do a good job for the state of Michigan," said Sidlik, who toured campus Jan. Sidlik 7 and met EMU President Craig Willis and other University officials. "I've lived in Ann Arbor for 30 years and am pretty familiar with southeastern Michigan. I think EMU has done an outstanding job producing leaders. I'm pretty impressed with what EMU does and I hope to make the University stronger."

Sidlik joined the Chrysler Corporation in 1980 and has served in a number of positions with the company, which eventually became DaimlerChrysler.

He sits on New York University's Stem School of Business Board of Overseers and an advisory council the University of Chicago. He was just recently appointed to the board of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Wilbanks

Wilbanks, 62, is the former president and CEO for the Eastern Michigan University Foundation. He retired in 2000 after 18 years with EMU. During his tenure, Wilbanks also served as board secretary, vice president for University Relations and as interim president.

"First and foremost, I am very excited to come back and serve as a member of the EMU Board of Regents," Wilbanks said. "I will take the responsibilities given to the Board of Regents very seriously. I hope to make EMU a better place for faculty and students to enjoy their work. I'm looking forward to getting started."

Because of his prior knowledge of the EMU landscape, Wilbanks said he expects "to hit the ground running" and added that this opportunity was "the only thing that would bring me out of retirement."

The next Board of Regents meeting is scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 18. -- Ron Podell contributed to this report.

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Jan. 11, 2005 issue President Willis announces two appointments; one reassignment

By Ward Mullens

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Eastern Michigan University President Craig Willis recently announced that John Beaghan has been named vice president for business and finance. Since January 2004, Beaghan has served as the treasurer of the Board of Regents while serving as interim vice president of business and finance.

In a related announcement, Daniel Cooper was named assistant vice president and controller. In an additional move, Wi llis reassigned Whitney Harris, director of diversity, to report directly to the office of the president.

"John has demonstrated exceptional competence in dealing with complex issues during his interim appointment . The Board and I agree that EMU is fortunate to have someone of his proven abilities leading the business and finance activities of the University," Willis said. "I have been equally pleased and impressed with Whitney's work and think it important that his office report directly to the president."

"I'm honored by the trust the Board and President have Beaghan placed in my leadership . I look forward to the opportunity and challenge of serving Eastern in this capacity," said Beaghan.

"This move illustrates the importance that the President and the University give to EMU's commitment to becoming a model of d versity," said Harris.

Beaghan joined EMU in 1991 as assistant controller. -le was named controller in 1998 . In 2002, he was promoted to assi5tant vice president and controller. In 2004, he was appointed treasurer to the Board of Regents.

Beaghan received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan­Dearborn in 1983, his M BA from EMU in 1988 and is a certified management accountant .

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Cooper, interim assistant vice president and controller since August 2003, has been at EMU since 1990. He earned his MBA from the University of Montana in 1974 and is a certified management accountant .

Harris has been at EMU since 2001. Prior to EMU, he was the executive director of the office of human relations and social equity at McNeese State University. Harris has a master's degree fror, Louisiana State University and a doctorate from -he Union Institute.

The appointments and reassignment were effective Jan.

Jan. 11 , 2005 issue History of pinball machines; SO-year homage to EMU's permanent art collection highlight Ford Gallery's winter lineup

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A history of pinball machines, a SO-year retrospective of trends in art after World War II and the annual Faculty exhibition and Student Show highlight Ford Gallery's winter term schedule. In addition, artists from various mediums dot the lineup with art lectures.

"I think it's going to be a very exciting lineup," said Larry Newhouse, director of Ford Gallery.

The annual Faculty Exhibition began its run Jan. 6 and continues through Jan. 28. All media and disciplines in the art department are represented.

"This exhibition highl ights the versatil ity and skill of our dedicated faculty while providing insight into each artist's individual aesthetic," Newhouse said.

The winter term lineup is as follows:

Carol Jacobsen lecture, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., Halle Library Auditorium. Jacobsen, whose work focuses on the criminalization and censorship of women, will discuss and show clips from her numerous video projects. Begun in 1989, Jacobsen's "Women in Prison" project takes an intimate and

FACULTY FUNK: The annual Faculty Exhibition runs through Jan. 28 in Ford Gallery. The graphic above was designed by Ryan Molloy, an instructor in the art department, who teaches graphic design. The graphic is displayed on promotional materials for the event.

terrifying look at the persecution of imprisoned women by the criminal justice system.

Josh Walton lecture, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m., Halle Library Auditorium. Walton, a new media designer, will speak about his work in an interactive lecture presentation. Biology, genetics, cognitive science, neuroscience, religion and morality, Russian constructivism and propaganda fuel his work. Walton is a master of fine art candidate at the Cranbrook Academy of Art.

"1111111.IIIIIJIIIIIIIIIIIIII Pinball! Pinball! Pinball!, an exhibition of historical and contemporary pinball machines, celebrates the themes, designs and graphics that have made an indelible impression on American popular consciousness, is scheduled Feb. 1-25. With their garish art, kinetic components and hypnotic sound effects, these machines truly capture the spirit of their times, offering a challenging and seductive escape from everyday life.

�.., ... ''This is only the second show of its type that's ever been done in North America," Newhouse said, referencing a similar show in canada nearly a decade ago. "We'll have close to 30 machines. Some will be functioning so you will actually be able to play pinball. Some of the artists who did the backgrounds for the machines also will be available."

A reception is scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 1, 4-6 �-_.• p.m., Ford Gallery. David Silverman, a pinball

PINBALL WIZARD: Hui Wang, an EMU graduate student, created this graphic of a pinball machine background.

collector, will speak about the art of pinball machines during a lecture that follows at 6 p.m. in 107 Ford Hall.

The Graduate Student Exhibition is scheduled Feb. 28-March 11. This non-juried exhibition features a large range of artworks of MFA, MA

and MAE candidates. Each candidate submits one to two current artworks for exhibition and Dean's Purchase Awards are bestowed to outstanding works.

Approximately $2,200 worth of artwork is purchased each year, and selected works will become part of the Graduate School's permanent collection.

The Expressive Figure, 1950-2000: Selections from the Permanent Collection of the Art Department, Eastern Michigan University, is scheduled March 14-April 8. Figurative works in this exhibition reflect many of the most significant trends in post-World War II art, including abstract expressionism, surrealism, pop, bay area figurative art, photorealism, the Chicago Monster School and the influence of non-Western art.

''This exhibition has been in the works for two years," Newhouse said. ''This is a collection of pieces (roughly 37) out of our permanent collection. Each of the pieces is a reflection on the human figure."

Artists represented include Leonard Baskin, Ruth Weisberg, Charles McGee, Richard Wilt, Nathan

FROM THE VAULT: "Vision," an oil on canvas by Barry Avedon, an EMU art professor, will be one of 37 pieces on display during "The Expressive Figure, 1950-2000: Selections from the Permanent Collection, Eastern Michigan University," scheduled March 14-April 8.

Olivera, Mel Ramos and Bruce Thayer. Michigan artists and current and former faculty and students also will have their works exhibited.

Marilyn Stewart gallery talk, Wednesday, March 16, 5: 30-7 p.m., Ford Gallery. The author of ''Thinking Through Aesthetics" will engage viewers in a lively discussion and provide guidelines and model strategies to encourage the construction of plausible interpretations of works of art. Stewart is a professor of art education at Kutztown University and has worked extensively with the Getty Education Institute for the Arts.

Kenton Hall lecture, Tuesday, March 22, 7:30 p.m., Halle Library Auditorium. Hall, the head of the sculpture program at Ball State University, will discuss his work, made primarily from found parts including chunks of wood, rusted tools and other discarded items. These are transformed into semi-functional objects in the form of whimsical creatures.

Hall has shown his work extensively at such institutions as the Society of Arts and Crafts in Boston and the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art.

Guy Goodwin lecture, Wednesday, April 6, 7 :30 p.m., Halle Library Auditorium. Goodwin transforms restaurant menus to create a complex space of verbal, numerical and graphic fragments. He has had numerous one-person exhibitions and has received several distinguished awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Guggenheim Foundation and the Pollock-Krasner

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PHONE HOME: !his piec�, The Annual Student Show is scheduled April created from discarded items by 11-22. This is a juried exhibition sponsored by sculptor Kenton Hall, resembles the Intermedia Gallery Group. The Gallery an early model telephone. Group invites all students from EMU's Art

Department to submit slides of their work for selection into the exhibition, where artworks are chosen for monetary and in-kind rewards. A reception is scheduled Monday, April 11, 4-6 p.m., in Ford Gallery.

The Art Department Honors Exhibition is scheduled April 25-29. This exhibition features the artworks of EMU honor students in the art department, as well as the

work of undergraduate scholarship recipients. A reception is scheduled Monday, April 25, 4-6 p.m., in Ford Gallery.

For more information about the exhibition schedule and Ford Gallery hours, call Newhouse at 487-0465.

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Jan. 11, 2005 issue Coatings Research Institute gets additional federal funds to help Army, Navy protect surfaces of vehicles and ships

By Ward Mullens

Eastern Michigan University's Coatings Research Institute (CRI) has re­enlisted with the U.S. Army and simultaneously joined forces with the U.S. Navy to help protect their vehicles and ships.

EMU has been awarded a total of $2.1 million in federal grant money to work with both branches of the armed forces to develop coatings, which are more environmentally friendly and will protect America's tanks, ships and other vehicles.

"Corrosion of military equipment costs the Department of Defense billions of dollars in maintenance and repair each year, and the coatings research and development being performed at Eastern could lead to huge savings for the Army and Navy," said Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.). "Joint projects between the government and universities such as this are an efficient use of taxpayer dollars and lead to high-quality products. I'm pleased to support EMU in this effort, which could one day be valuable to the auto industry as well."

"The talented faculty, staff and students at EMU's Coatings Research Institute will make fine use of this investment," said Congressman John Dingell (D-Mich.). "I, along with Senators Levin and Stabenow, made the case that this partnership benefits the Army, the Navy and our constituents - and our colleagues in Washington clearly agreed with our case. I look forward to hearing about the outstanding work going on at the Coatings Research Institute."

"It's a very competitive market for defense dollars," said EMU President Craig Willis. "This demonstrates the quality and commitment of our faculty, staff and students, and they should be commended."

"This is the third year of federal funding for EMU's Coatings Research Institute (CRI). This brings EMU's three-year federal appropriations total to $8.3 million," said Juanita Reid, vice president for University Relations. "Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow and Congressman John Dingell have been instrumental in securing federal funds for EMU's research. We appreciate their continued support."

"CRI is excited about working on the Army corrosion prevention and control program and the Navy anti-fouling program," said Ted Provder, director of the CRI. "The grants for these programs expand our capacity and capabilities, and provide unique research opportunities for our graduate students. These programs are very important to the Department of Defense with respect to military readiness and potential economic impact, as well as being scientifically and technologically challenging."

CRI will receive $1 million to extend its work with the Army to find better coatings for corrosion protection. CRI will receive an additional $1.1 million to work with the Office of Naval Research to help research anti-fouling coatings that can keep barnacles off the hulls of ships and, thus, save fuel. When barnacles build up on a ship's hull, they require the use of additional fuel to move at the same speed, Provder said.

"The Army is very happy with our continuing partnership with EMU's Coatings Research Institute (CRI)," said James Kovanda, associate director, US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center {TARDEC). "The CRI is recognized for its excellent research work and its great access to industrial partners. A large part of the operating costs for Army ground vehicles can be directly traced to corrosion. The work that the CRI is doing is focused on minimizing those costs by developing better, more durable coating systems."

Provder said both grants would involve the faculty and students in the CRI.

Now that the CRI has gotten off the ground with the Army and Navy, Provder is looking skyward.

"I guess it could lead to work with the Air Force," he said with a smile.

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Jan. 11, 2005 issue Regents approve 25 new staff appointments

By Ron Podell

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The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved the appointments of 25 staff at its regular meeting Nov. 30.

Of the 25 appointments, 20 (80 percent) are females and five (20 percent) are males. The group includes 19 Caucasians (76 percent), three African-Americans (12 percent) and three Asians (12 percent).

Those receiving appointments are:

Marcia Szabo, of Redford, assistant director, events marketing and promotions, Convocation Center. Szabo previously was promoter/production coordinator for Clear Channel Entertainment from 1999-2004. She also was owner of Extended Family Management in Ann Arbor from 1997-2003.

Elizabeth Fomin, of South Lyon, instructional technologist II, !CT-Academic Technology and Computing Services (ATCS). Before coming to EMU, Fomin was an adjunct instructor at Henry Ford Community College from 2001-2003. She was president and interfeaf trainer/document specialist of Grantee, Inc., in South ..... -".__..._.,_�c....J

Lyon, from 1996 to the present. Fomin earned a master's degree in liberal studies and a bachelor's degree in fine art, both from Eastern Michigan University.

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Amy Guey-Fang Chao, of Ann Arbor, senior accountant, vice president for student affairs. Chao previously served as a senior financial analyst at the University of Michigan from 2003-2004 and a financial analyst for Pfizer, Inc., from 1997-2003. Chao earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from Eastern Michigan University.

Kevin Wei Li, of Ann Arbor, coordinator of library data applications and continuing management, library-general account. Before coming to EMU, Li was a programmer at EMU's Institute for Geospatial Research and Education from 2003-2004. Li earned his master's degree in computer science from Eastern Michigan University and his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Beijing Union University in China.

Sinji Yang, of Ann Arbor, institutional research analyst, Institutional Research and Information Management. Previously,

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Li Arbor, from 2003-04. During the same period, Yang was a part-time programmer for the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan. Yang earned his doctorate in tourism

resources and master's degrees in statistics and economics, all from Michigan State University.

Speros Papalexis, of Brighton, network systems engineer I, !CT-network and Web services. Papalexis previously was a network engineer as a graduate assistant at Eastern Michigan University from 2003-2004 and a user support specialist for EMU Worldwide from 2003-04. Papalexis earned his bachelor's degree in computer information systems from Eastern Michigan University.

Angela Beskow, of Ypsilanti, international student adviser, international students. From 2002-2004, Beskow was an international student adviser at Davenport University. Prior to that, Sesko was a temporary academic secretary/office clerk II at the University of Michigan from 2000-2002. Beskow earned her Papalexis bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Michigan.

Eva Bosco, of Ann Arbor, medical lab technician, Health Services Administration.

Bosco previously was a medical assistant and clinical trial coordinator in Ann Arbor from 2000-2004. Bosco has certifications in in-situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy and HT (ASCP).

Deborah Gerhardt, of South Lyon, medical lab technician, Health Services Administration. Gerhardt previously was a medical technologist at Pediatric Associates of Farmington from 1983-94. From 1978-82, she was a medical technologist at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Gerhardt earned her bachelor's degree from Alma College and is ASCP certified in medical technology.

Others receiving appointments are:

James Sullivan, of Ann Arbor, dining services unit I leader, dining services.

Tamica Kelly, of Ypsilanti, senior secretary, World College.

Kathleen Kling, of Howell, customer service representative II, Continuing Education Regional Center, Livingston County.

Janice Perez, of Ypsilanti, customer service representative II, Health Services Administration.

Tracy Rich, of Mason, customer service representative II, office of the registrar.

Paula Stoll, of Westland, senior secretary, financial aid office.

Tameka Bow, of Romulus, secretary II, School of Nursing.

Randall Cooper, of Ypsilanti, customer service representative, Continuing Education regional programming.

Melissa Cox, of Belleville, secretary II, Center for Workforce Education.

Janni Firestone, of Ypsilanti, secretary II, health promotion/human performance.

Jessica Fox, of Onsted, customer service representative, continuing education distance education{TV.

Rebecca Glaser, of Belleville, secretary II, health promotion/human performance.

Mary Moos, of Romulus, senior account clerk, continuing education administration.

Mary Morris, of Pinckney, secretary II, department of accounting and finance.

Rosena Russell, of South Lyon, secretary II, leadership and counseling.

Jacqueline Wilson, of Ypsilanti, secretary II, foreign languages and bilingual studies.

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WE DID IT!: These two Eastern Michigan University students are all smiles after rece1vmg their degrees during the winter commencement ceremony Dec. 19. More than 2,100 students were eligible to walk down the aisle at the Convocation Center event.

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Jan. 11, 2005 issue Twenty EMU employees celebrate anniversaries In January

By Ron Podell

These people are celebrating service anniversaries with the University in January.

35 years

Mildred Williams (36 years), dining services

Diana Clari< (35 years), library-general account

Maria Davis (34 years), library-general account

30 years

Gary Blakemore (30 years), electrical

Barry Painter (30 years), electrical

Glen Streber (30 years), custodial services

25 years

Glenda Cornette (25 years), office of the vice president for advancement and executive director of EMU Foundation

Patricia Mclean (25 years), account payable administration

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Robert Maybouer (20 years), women's track, intercollegiate athletics

Brian Samuels (20 years), chemistry

Donna Noffsinger (20 years), research development

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Marsha Downs (20 years), Center for Regional and National Security

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Juan Esteva (15 years), computer information systems

Wafa Khorsheed (15 years), computer information systems

Julia Myers (15 years), fine arts

Joanna Scott (15 years), political science

Debra Craig (15 years), employment and human resources

Shirley Wentz (15 years), College of Business - dean's office

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Vicki Reaume (10 years), alumni relations

Melissa Ginotti (10 years), Campus Life

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Of approximately 2,109 students who were eligible to walk in Eastern Michigan University's Dec. 19, 2004, commencement ceremony, 606 were eligible to receive master's degrees or certificates. The following is a breakdown - by college - of the number of students who were eligible receive graduate degrees or certificates.

Arts and Sciences 205

Business 1 58

Education 98

Health and Human Services 84

Tech nology 60

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Jan. 11, 2005 issue News Briefs

By Ron Podell

• Napster nowavailable to EMUcommunity

• Salute toexcellence

• Faculty and tutor<!P.Qfeciati on nominationssought

• Academic advisertraining offered

• Winter term tuitionwaiver deadline

• Last ComicStandirig Heffronc_ome� home forperformance

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The following are news briefs about important activities and events occurring at Eastern Michigan University.

• Napster now available to EMU community: EMUhas reached an agreement with Napster, an onlinemusic provider, to offer its "premium service" to theEMU community, beginning with a pilot program thissemester . Napster offers more than 1 million songs.EMU students, faculty and staff will be able to playsongs directly from the network, download songs onto their hard drives and transfer songs to othercomputers. Members of the EMU community can Napster logo sign up for Napster at a reduced cost. If you would like to sign up for Napster or have additional questions, visit http://e mich.edu/napster/index.html.

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Salute to excellence: Salute some of EMU's outstanding teachers by joining the Alumni Association for the 14th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. The ceremony will take place Saturday, Jan. 15, 9 : 30 a .m., Ballroom, McKenny Union. This year's honorees are : Phillip L. Cardon (College of Technology); Betty J . Beard and Kay Woodiel (College of Health and Human Services); Jean L. Bush-Bacelis (College of Business); P. George Bird, Michael G . McGuire and Betsy Morgan(College of Arts and Sciences). Tickets are $18 andmay be reserved by calling the Office for AlumniRelations, 487-0250.

• Faculty and tutor appreciation nominations sought: HolmanLearning Center is now accepting nominations for their 2004-05 Facultyand Tutor Appreciation Day program, scheduled April 4. This program willrecognize and award faculty and tutors who have demonstratedoutstanding teaching and learning strategies both in and out of theclassroom. The deadline for all nominations is Friday, March 18, at 5 p .m .To learn more about Faculty and Tutor Appreciation Day and how tonominate someone for an award, visit www.tlc.emich.edu. Call JudyMack, 487-2133.

• Academic adviser training offered: The Academic Advising Center willprovide adviser training for faculty, staff and graduate students,Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 17, 9 a .m.-noon, 302 Halle.Contact Robert Salisbury, associate director, academic advising center,487-2171.

• Winter term tuition waiver deadline: The winter term deadline for thesubmission of employee and spouse/dependent tuition waiverapplications is Friday, Jan. 14. Failure to complete and submit an application on time will result in the loss of the waiver. Tuition waiverapplications must be turned in each term to the Benefits Office, 202Bowen Field House. Call 487-3195.

• Last Comic Standing John Heffron comes home for performance: EMU alumnus John Heffron, winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing, comes to Pease Auditorium, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Heffron started his comedy career as a student at EMU. Eastern Idol finalist Ben Frick will open. Tickets are now on sale at the Convocation Center ticket office, 9 a .m.-5 p.m, and at the Quirk Theatre Box Office, noon-5:30 p.m. Tickets also are available online at www.emich.edu/convocation or order by phone at 487-2282.

• Winter baseball camps scheduled: Winter baseball camps are scheduled Jan. 16, and Feb. 6 and 13. The cost is $45, with a 10 percent discount for faculty and staff. To register or for more information, call Roger Heffron

Coryell, 487-0315.

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One of the major reasons I like working at Eastern Michigan University so much is that, in practically every class I teach, I can count on there being a high percentage of teaching majors. These are individuals who are looking forward to teaching in their own classrooms and their own studerts in the very near future. And this phenomenon almost always translates into classroom experiences rich with energetic students who are engaged in the course materials in profoundly exceptional ways.

The most exciting thing about teaching to me is realizing that, as an educator, I am part of a continuum. In other words, what I am doing in the classroom now, if I am lucky, might influence not only my students today but also their students five or 10 or 20 years from now. This is sometime� exhilarating, sometimes overwhelming. As faculty here at Eastern Michigan, I've always believed that we are responsible not only for providing the basics of academic experience (content knowledge, practical skills, professional information), but we are also modeling behavior for these future teachers that will, whether we realize it or not, shape the dynamics of the next generation's classrooms.

I learned to teach by watching those instructors I admired when I was a student. These were individuals who made the material come alive. They were always as entertaining as they were knowledgeable. That is the kind of instructor I try to be. And, when I can pull it off, I try to incorpor:ite humor and compare literary situations we might be dealing with to contemporary pop culture - television, films, music - that many of my students have a

lot of contact with.

One of the most rewarding experiences I have is when a student approaches me after they've taken one of my courses and tells me that he or she never liked l iterature before my class. That student might be a math major or business major or simply someone who, for one reason or another, has been thoroughly panicked by the thought of having to take a literature class. Being told that you changed the way a student looks at the subject you teach is one of the highest compliments, I think, that an instructor can ever receive.

Eastern Michigan University has a wonderful reputation for training and graduating great teachers. I don't expect that to ever change. I feel wonderfully privileged to be part of that experience.

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