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Vol.
16, No. 10, February 3, 2000 Issue
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Renovating
the Roundhouse a possibility
By
Joe Kleinsasser
If money
were no object, perhaps Wichita State would build a new arena.
But money is an issue. So too is location and history.
Good
news begets more good news
By
Lynette Murphy
It was
pure coincidence that the executive director of the Rudd Foundation
was visiting Wichita State the day in October it was announced
that Erach Talaty had been named the 1999 Kansas Professor
of the Year. Talaty won the award from the Carnegie Foundation
and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
However,
the result of that timing -a $10,000 gift with which Talaty
can do as he pleases- is not coincidental. The Rudd Foundation,
founded by Leslie Rudd, a 1981 WSU graduate and entrepreneur
from Wichita who lives in California, was created with the
premise of encouraging entrepreneurial spirit.
The story
about Erach Talaty winning the Kansas Professor of the Year
award appeared in at least eight Kansas newspapers and in
WSU publications.
Budget
looking less bleak
By
Amy Geiszler-Jones
Following
Gov. Graves’ State of the State address, in which he
outlined his budget proposal, things look a little less bleak
for WSU’s budget.
WSU
to host Kansas Writing Project
By
Julie Rausch
Last winter
several area elementary English teachers told Lori Norton-Meier
they wanted to breathe new life into teaching writing.
Now the
assistant professor in the department of curriculum and instruction
is giving them that fresh approach by starting the Kansas
Writing Project at WSU.
Grant
to improve writing will improve quality of life for some Wichitans
By
Julie Rausch
A literacy
project that will help families get answers to health and
wellness questions is the latest venture in WSU’s efforts
to promote a healthier environment in a low-income neighborhood.
May,
Maltby recognized for service
By
Amy Geiszler-Jones and Joe Kleinsasser
When the
Alumni Association hands out its annual awards tonight (Feb.
3), among those being honored are a longtime faculty member
and a former director.
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A
new frontier
Kathy Downes,
right, assistant dean of libraries, shows student Jason Bennett
how to use Ablah Library’s new Web-based catalog. Voyager,
which will eventually replace LUIS, made its maiden journey
Jan. 18. It can be found at http://libcat.wichita.edu/
(Photo by Jim Meyer)
Adviser
plays a whistle worth recording
By
Julie Rausch
When Kathy
Wolff huffs then puffs, people listen.
Wolff,
a longtime adviser in health professions, plays the recorder,
an instrument of the flute family dating back to the 13th
century.
‘Three
Women Walking’ take trip to Missouri ‘spa’
The "Three
Women Walking" are going to get their dresses done as
part of an ongoing conservation project of the Ulrich Museum.
Crime
hits lowest rate since early ’70s
By
Joe Kleinsasser
Last year,
WSU had its lowest number of crimes reported in the last 28
years, according to WSU Police Chief Chuck Rummery.
Belt
develops center to promote
Going to
a two-hour committee meeting on a new performance-based pay
policy, giving a presentation to top management, spending
three hours sorting the in-basket from hell, and meeting to
resolve a dispute and warn an employee about his attitude
– all of that can make for a stressful day at work.
Kids
on tap at dance festival
By
Julie Rausch
WSU’s
dance program will host its second annual Children’s
Dance Festival at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, in Miller Concert
Hall.
Violinst
to present all-Vivaldi concert
WSU’s
Faculty Artist Series will present violinist and assistant
professor John Harrison, featuring Vivaldi’s "Four
Seasons," at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, in Wiedemann Hall.
Pulitzer
Prize winner to give talk on culture, education
By
Julie Rausch
Robert Montemayor,
a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and marketing consultant,
will give a free lecture from 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4,
in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.
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Romance from the past
Learn to create an
antique valentine just in time for Valentine’s Day in a Feb. 12
workshop, meeting 1-2:30 p.m. in the McKnight Art Center. Local craft
expert Nancy Walters will teach participants ages 10 and older how to
show some old-time sentiment. The Ulrich Museum is sponsoring the workshop.
Reservations are required; call Anna Castillo, 978-6413.
What a disaster
When it comes to handling
the aftermath of a disaster, Haysville Mayor Tim Norton speaks from experience.
After a tornado ripped through Haysville in May, he quit his job as manager
of Target’s Wichita east store to concentrate full time on rebuilding
his community.
Norton will talk about
"Managing Disaster" during a department of psychology colloquium
at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, in 127 Jabara Hall.
The turf is back
The rolls of turf,
about 10, that had been nabbed from a parking lot adjacent to Eck Stadium
in early January have been returned. The turf, valued at $25,000, had
been reported stolen Jan. 2. After KWCH Channel 12 aired a report about
the missing turf and its value on Jan. 12, WSU officials got a call to
negotiate the turf’s return. No charges will be filed, says Police
Chief Chuck Rummery, because no intent can be proven. The turf-snatcher
claimed construction workers renovating the stadium had told him the turf
was trash.
Report this
More than 500 students
from about 30 south-central Kansas high schools will compete in the 29th
Annual Kansas Scholastic Press Association district contest Feb. 10 at
the Rhatigan Student Center. The Elliott School of Communication hosts
the event. More than 50 communication professionals will help judge the
contest that consists of 18 various events, including advertising, writing,
broadcasting and yearbook layout.
A guide for visitors
A color visitor’s
brochure, which includes a foldout campus map and information on WSU and
its amenities, is available for purchase through the Office of University
Publications. Stop by the Publications/ Printing Building to buy the 50-cent
brochure.
Shape up
A free exercise class
for faculty and staff meets at the CAC Theater from 12:05-12:50 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays.
The class consists of warm-up/stretching, aerobic activity, conditioning
and cool-down. Changing rooms and showering facilities are available in
the theater. The offices of human resources and academic affairs sponsor
the free class. For more information, contact instructor Jan Wolcutt,
978-7090.
Or ship out
There probably won’t
be a drill sergeant yelling "drop and give me 20," but the Heskett
Center’s "boot camp" can help give a jolt to your normal
workout. The class, which meets 4:45-5:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
Feb. 7-March 15, includes cardio and resistance workouts. Cost is $20
for the entire six weeks, or $3 per session. The last day to enroll is
Feb. 4 or until the class is full. For more information, contact Michele
Harris, 978-5289 or mharris@twsu.edu.
Double the fun
For the first time
this season, the Shocker men’s and women’s basketball teams
will offer a doubleheader Feb. 5. And they’re offering a special
deal, too. With every purchase of an adult ticket, you’ll receive
a ticket for youth ages 2-17. The purchase of a men’s game ticket
gets you into both games in Levitt Arena. The women play Creighton at
5 p.m., and the men take on Evansville at 7:35 p.m. Call 978-3267.
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