Lee Calhoun was the first man ever to win successive Olympic high hurdle titles, both in photo-finishes. Considered one of the all-time greatest 110-yard hurdlers, Calhoun was a seven-time national champion and a world record- holder in several hurdle heights.
Calhoun served as the WIU Leathernecks' head coach from 1980 until his death from stroke complications in 1989.
The Eighth Annual Lee Calhoun Memorial Track and Field Intercollegiate Meet will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at Hanson Field. Field events will kick-off the day, followed by running events scheduled to get underway at noon.
Participating teams are expected to include WIU, Butler University, Southern Illinois- Carbondale, Iowa State University, Purdue University, University of Illinois-Chicago, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Valparaiso University, Northern Illinois University, Eastern Illinois University, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Blackhawk College and Spoon River College
The 15th annual "An Occasion to Remember" is set for Sunday, April 13 in the WIU Union Grand Ballroom
The event, held from noon to 4 p.m., is sponsored by the WIU department of family and consumer sciences and Macomb radio station WJEQ. "An Occasion to Remember" is open free to the public and will feature merchandise from several area vendors.
"Not only does this event have two fashion shows, it is also a home decor fair. In addition to featuring several retailers and their products, this year we are showcasing many area crafters who will sell their handcrafted merchandise," said Charlene Callison, family and consumer sciences chair.
The first fashion show will begin at 1 p.m. with the final show beginning at 2:30 p.m. The runway shows will include the latest in casual, resort wear, business and formal fashions.
"An Occasion to Remember" is organized and produced by more than 40 WIU fashion merchandising students.
For more information, contact the department of family and consumer sciences at 298-1092.
The President's Annual Affirmative Action Recognition Reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1 in the University Art Gallery. A brief program will include remarks by President Donald S. Spencer, followed by the recognition of several individuals for their support of the University's affirmative action efforts. Three awards also will be presented: the 1996-97 Affirmative Action Community Service Award; the 1996-97 Faculty Excellence in Multicultural Programming Award; and the Administrative Excellence in Multicultural Programming Award. The reception is hosted by the Affirmative Action and Equity Council.
The campus community is invited to attend the event. Refreshments will be served.
Members of the National Residence Hall Honorary Carolyn Grote Chapter have set up a scholarship in memory of Kelvin Butts, a complex director at WIU who died July 17, 1995 while playing basketball on a WIU court. Butts received his undergraduate degree from Augustana College where he was a resident assistant. He completed his master's degree at WIU while working as an assistant resident hall director. Upon completion of his graduate degree he accepted a position as residence hall director and then was promoted to complex director for 1995.
Butts is remembered for his devotion to students. He was the advisor for the Black Student Association, an RA class instructor, a member of the Human Issues Education Committee, an advisor to the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, and was hall government advisor.
The scholarship is open to any student leader currently residing in a residence hall with the intention of returning to a residence hall for the next academic year; all applicants must hold a GPA of 3.00 or higher; and the recipient must demonstrate outstanding character and leadership in WIU residence halls.
Applications for the scholarship should include a list of activities in rÈsumÈ form not to exceed two pages; a one- page cover letter explaining why candidate deserves scholarship; and two on-campus references with phone numbers and addresses.
Applications should be submitted to John Biernbaum, PO Box 6165, Henninger Hall, WIU.
The Civil Service Employees Council has announced that Henry "Hank" Knowles has been selected Employee of the Month for April.
Hank is a telecommunication services technician in the telecommunications office.
Hank was nominated because he brings dedication, expertise and broad base knowledge to his job.
Please join the CSEC in congratulating Hank for helping make WIU a great place to work.
Two upcoming Sunday golf outings and two days of games are being sponsored by Campus Recreation.
The golf outings proceeds will help fund two local programs. Both golfing events are open to WIU and surrounding communities.
The second annual April Fools' Golf Outing will begin at noon Sunday, April 13 at Gold Hills Golf Club in Colchester. Cost for the nine-hole scramble is $9 per person, with proceeds going to the McDonough District Hospital cardiac rehabilitation program.
The "Grip It and Rip It" competition will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at Gold Hills Golf Club. Each participant will receive three balls to compete for the longest drive and closest to the pin. Competition will be run in three divisions: senior, men and women. Cost is $3 per participant, with proceeds going to the WIU Lake Ruth restoration project.
Games Galore is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 18 at Brophy Hall. This event, open to all WIU faculty, staff, students and their families, will include a variety of games like kickball, wiffleball, parachute games, 3-legged races and tug-o-war.
The International Friendship Games will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Events include: sand volleyball from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bayliss courts; tennis from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brophy tennis courts; basketball 5-5 tournament and pick-up games from noon to 4 p.m. in Brophy Hall; badminton tournament, men's and women's singles, from noon to 4 p.m., Brophy Hall; volleyball pick-up games from noon to 4 p.m., Brophy Hall; and martial arts demonstrations by the Korean Royal Martial Arts Club and the Ju-Jitsu Club from 4:15 to 6 p.m., Brophy Hall.
Contact Campus Recreation, 298-1228, to register or for more information.
The Macomb Country Club is hosting a Bon Voyage Fundraiser for the WIU Jazz Studio Orchestra (JSO) from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Club located at 20 Hickory Grove in Macomb.
The Grammy-nominated JSO will perform poolside, weather permitting, or inside in case of rain. The band will perform selections by Ellington, Herman, Basie and others. The fundraiser will help meet expenses associated with the JSO's upcoming tour in Europe.
The community is invited to attend. Donations will be collected on-site. For more information, contact the College of Fine Arts and Communication, 298-1552.
"Take Our Daughters to Work Day," an annual public educational program, will be observed Thursday, April 24 across the United States and at WIU.
Since 1993 the Ms. Foundation for Women has sponsored this event in response to research which indicates that girls are 30 percent more likely than boys to suffer from a dangerous decline in self-image, self-confidence and self- esteem during adolescence. Caring adults - mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles and neighbors - can participate by taking a young girl to work with them. Girls will be given a glimpse of their future potential.
For more information, forms, and materials to help prepare for the day that includes an optional campus-wide luncheon for participants, contact Loretta Kensinger at the Women's Center, 298-2242
A unique exhibit of papercutting art and the paintings of a Macomb artist are the featured exhibits at the University Union through May 17.
The papercutting art of Nancy Lenore Cook, Bloomington, is on exhibit at the Union Prairie Lounge Gallery.
Also at the Union are the paintings of Sulah Ann Robinson, a Rock Island native who now lives in Macomb. Robinson's exhibit is being shown in the Union Grand Ballroom. Robinson received a masters degree from WIU.
The pooled talent of campus and community leaders will explore current and emerging psychological and medical issues concerning students at an upcoming WIU forum.
"Student Psychological and Medical Issues Forum" is scheduled for 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, April 28 at the Union Capitol Rooms.
The forum will provide information on a number on issues like demographic breakdown of WIU students, and community and campus speakers views on student psychological, medical and behavioral issues. A summary of recommendations and suggested activities to improve support for students will be presented by Robert Cabello, vice president for student services.
The event is open free to the pubic. For more information, contact Robert Caruso, 298-3320.
Mo Hassan is now serving as chairperson of the department of instructional technology and telecommunications. All correspondence related to the department should be addressed to Hassan.
Any Civil Service employee wishing to apply for the position of Public Relations Officer must submit a letter of interest and qualifications, along with a release form signed by the individual's supervisor.
The goal of this position is to increase awareness, improve communications and enhance the image of the CSEC and Civil Service employees. The Public Relations Officer will be an ex-officio member of the CSEC and will be selected from the employee ranks by the CSEC.
Responsibilities will include serving as a liaison between CSEC and the University community to advance campus recognition and increase awareness about University Civil Service employees and activities; and administering the Civil Service Employee of the Month recognition award program on behalf of the Council.
Competition is open for spring 1997 grant proposals through the WIU Foundation.
The Western Illinois University Foundation annually distributes $10,000 to faculty sponsored projects and research. In the past, awards have ranged from $200 to $1,500. The foundation has $4,400 to distribute in the spring competition. Application deadline for spring 1997 faculty grant proposals is noon Friday, April 18.
Questions concerning exact requirements and implementation of guidelines should be directed to Lu Hutson,298-1861.
WIU employees who join the YMCA in April will be eligible for payroll deduction of YMCA membership dues. Current YMCA members may begin payroll deduction of their dues at the end of their current membership. All WIU employees who are insurance eligible may take advantage of this new employee option by contacting the Human Resources department to enroll. All basic memberships except the "youth only" membership will receive a 15 percent discount if dues are payroll deducted.
Complete enrollment before Wednesday, April 30 to qualify for YMCA membership with a May 31 anniversary date.
Nominations are being accepted for the annual Outstanding Academic Adviser Award to be presented fall semester 1997. The recipient will receive a $250 cash award from the Alumni Association, $250 in line item expenditures and a plaque.
Any full or part-time faculty member or academic support personnel assigned a caseload of academic advisees is eligible for the award. The period of service covered by the award is fall semester 1996 through spring semester 1997. Nominees must be employed at WIU during the 1997-98 academic year.
Nominations will be accepted from students, peers, supervisors or through self-nomination. The nomination letter should document excellence in two or more of the following categories: service to students as an adviser; student perceptions of adviser's abilities based on evaluations; size, composition and effective management of caseload with emphasis on qualitative management; knowledge of advising principles and University rules and regulations; and meeting student needs beyond the expectations of the position.
A letter of nomination and a minimum of two letters supporting the nomination should be submitted to the Provost's Office, Sherman Hall 211. The deadline for submitting nominations and supporting documentation is Wednesday, April 23. For more information: 298-1066.
During March the office of the comptroller began actively promoting Direct Deposit as a means of offering statewide employee benefits while also saving Illinois more than $2 million in lost interest income.
The promotions campaign is designed to achieve a participation rate of 85 percent or greater by June 1. State employees currently have a participation rate of 53 percent.
Direct Deposit helps employees avoid problems of getting to the bank on time or getting a paycheck when they are sick or on vacation.
A prize drawing will be held among those who are using Direct Deposit by June 16. Prizes will include donated U.S. Savings Bonds in various amounts.
For more information about Direct Deposit, contact the WIU payroll office.
A meeting with President Donald S. Spencer and members of the WIU faculty is scheduled for 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 in the Union Sandburg Theatre. All faculty are invited to attend.
Questions to Spencer should be submitted in advance. Time permitting there will be questions taken from the floor. Questions which require information on budgetary, enrollment or other data will be provided in advance. Questions should be submitted by noon Wednesday, April 16 to Mario Morelli.
The University Relations television media training program for faculty and staff was featured in the article "Get Set for Media Training" published in CASE CURRENTS, April 1997.
Leonard Harzman, agriculture, received funding of $1,164 from the Illinois State Board of Education for the project "Agricultural Education Supplemental Funds 97."
The staff of Curriculum Publications Clearinghouse edited, published and began distributing "Educator, Student, and Employer Priorities for Tech Prep Students Outcomes" and "Curriculum Quality Standards for School-to-Work: A Guidebook."
Mike Davey, health education and promotion, authored the chapter "Specific Sex Education Topic Instruction Time" in Advances in Health Education published by AMS Press, Inc., New York, 1996.
Jack Huang, William Klopfenstein, Lisa Wen, chemistry, and Ken Keudell, biology, co-authored "Biotransformation of saturated monohydroxyl fatty acids to 2-tetrahydrofuranyl acetic acid derivatives: mechanism of formations and the biological activity of 5-n-hexyl- tetrahydrofuran-2-acetic acid" published in the Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, vol. 73, 1996.
Yvonne Kellar-Guenther, communication, co-authored "That's Not Funny: Understanding Recipients' Responses to Teasing" published in the Western Journal of Communication, vol. 60, no. 4.
Susan Martinelli-Fernandez, philosophy and religious studies, authored a review of Corbin Fowler's "Mortality for Moderns" in Ethics: An International Journal of Social, Political and Legal Philosophy, vol. 107, no. 3, April 1997.
Nancy Parsons, health education and promotion, co-authored Practicing the Application of Health Education Skill and Competencies, published by Jones & Bartlett, 1997.
David Voss, mathematics, and Salman Abbas, visiting Fulbright scholar, University of Bahrain, co-authored "Block Predictor-Corrector Schemes for the Parallel Solution of ODEs" published in Computers & Mathematics with Applications, vol. 33, 1997.
Belinda Carr, Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center, presented "Advising Black Student Programming Organizations" at the 77th Annual Associations of College Union International Conference in New Orleans. She was also appointed to a one-year term on the Committee on Multi Ethnic Program's Revis Cox Award Selection Committee for the Associations of College Union International.
Gina Colley, Curriculum Publications Clearinghouse, displayed CPC materials at the 6th Annual Conference of Workforce Preparation, Moving Ahead: School-to-Work and Tech Prep in Moline.
Mike Davey and Fetene Gebrewold, health education and promotion, and graduate student Thein Shwe, presented "An exploratory survey of body weight perception and dieting behavior by rural, west-central Illinois middle and junior high school students," "Food choice behavior of rural, west-central Illinois middle and junior high school students," and "Rural, west-central Illinois middle/junior high school student marijuana smoking behavior" at the Illinois Rural Health Assocation meeting in Effingham.
Health education and promotion staff attended the annual convention of the American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in St. Louis. Mike Davey, Bill Keever and Chuck Ulrich presented "The effects of chronic exercise on human sexuality: A preliminary survey;" Mike Davey presented "Suicide behavior of rural, west-central Illinois middle-junior high school students" and "Rural, west-central Illinois third and fourth grade student drug knowledge and attitudes."
Tim Kupka, theatre, presented "Colleagues as Guest Artists" and participated on the panel "Faculty Mentorship" at the annual conference of the United States Institute for Theatre Technologies. He also served as a judge for the lighting segment of the national technical olympics competition.
Sandy Larimer, Curriculum Publications Clearinghouse, displayed National Center for Research in Vocational Education materials at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association in Chicago.
Mario Morelli, philosophy and religious studies, presented "Commerce in Organs: A Kantian Critique" at the American Philosophical Association Meeting in Berkeley, CA.
Jeanette Thomas, biology, lectured to the University of Illinois student chapter of the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine in Champaign.
"Living with Grief: When Illness is Prolonged," the fourth annual National Bereavement Teleconference sponsored by the Hospice Foundation of America, will run from 12:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. Free local viewing, sponsored by the WIU health education and promotion department, will be available in the WIU Union Sandburg Theatre.
The live-via-satellite video teleconference will focus on grief and bereavement issues associated with prolonged illness, including cancer, AIDS and Alzheimer's disease. ABC News correspondent Cokie Roberts will moderate the teleconference, which will feature a distinguished panel of experts.
Viewers will have an opportunity to participate during interactive call-in segments. Locally, a discussion session will follow the teleconference, said Elaine Vail, WIU assistant health education and promotion professor.
Seating in Sandburg Theatre is limited. To reserve a space or for more information on the teleconference, including continuing education credits, contact Vail at 298-1076.
The 22nd Annual History Conference at WIU has been scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at Stipes Hall.
This year's theme is "History: Understanding the Past; Shaping the Future."
Registration is $40 and includes luncheon. Registration for students is $15 with luncheon and $5 without lunch.
The conference is co-sponsored by the department of history, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Extended and Continuing Education and the WIU Foundation.
For more information, Non-Credit Programs, 298-1911.
Solution-focused therapy techniques are offered as goal motivators for schools and communities during the WIU Annual Psychology Conference on Friday, April 25.
The theme is "Brief Therapy Applications for the School and the Community" will feature presenter Eric King.
The conference is sponsored by the WIU department of psychology and the School of Extended and Continuing Education.
Registration is $55 for professionals and $20 for full-time students.
For more information or to register by the Friday, April 18 deadline, contact WIU Non-Credit Programs, 298-1911.
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