New Faculty: In addition to
those listed in last week's edition, we welcome these new full-time
faculty members:
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Ms. Amy Charles, instructor in mathematics, College
of Arts & Sciences
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Dr. Paul Doughty, instructor in geology, College
of Arts & Sciences
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Ms. Dabney Dykes, instructor in journalism, College
of Communications
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Mr. David Eubanks, assistant professor, College of
Nursing and Health Professions
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Ms. Marla Graves, instructor in physical education,
College of Education
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Dr. Esra Kasraie, professor of decision sciences,
College of Business
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Ms. Carleen Marburger, instructor in management information
system, College of Business
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Ms. Angela Scott, assistant professor, College of
Nursing and Health Professions
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Dr. Mohammad Talukdar, assistant professor of
Accounting,, College of Business
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Mr. Stewart Wallace, instructor in mathematics,
College of Arts & Sciences
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Ms. Barbra Wike, assistant professor, College of Nursing
and Health Professions
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Ms. Madeline Williams, reference librarian, Dean B.
Ellis Library
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Ms. Paige Wimberley, assistant professor, College
of Nursing and Health Professions
Faculty and staff achievements: Campus
News recognizes faculty and staff members who have distinguished themselves
and their departments for outstanding professional achievements.
Submit achievement news to asunews@omaha.
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Gary Emmert, Chemistry, recently had a paper accepted
for publication in Talanta: The International Journal of Pure and Applied
Chemistry. Emmert's paper is titled "Selectivity Enhancement in the
Amaranth Method for Chorine Dioxide. Emmert also, along with two
students, an undergraduate and a graduate student, presented two research
papers at a recent ACS national meeting recently in New Orleans.
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Dr. Gil Fowler, Journalism, spent two weeks in Kuwait
recently to study how broadcast news is delivered in Kuwait, Saudia Arabia
and Egypt.
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Dr. Kim Hester, Management, co-authored an article
published in the June issue of Journal of Social Psychology. The
article, "An Extension of the Family Socialization Model of Union Attitudes,"
is an empirical study of how parents' behaviors and attitudes influence
the development of children's attitudes about the usefulness of labor unions.
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Sue Marlay, International Student Services,
recently served as chair and presenter for the workshop "Basic Immigration
Regulations Governing International Students" at NAFSA: Association of
International Educators national conference in Denver.
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Dr. Paul Mixon, Electrical Engineering, published
an article on evolution of AC power frequency in the latest issue of Electrical
World.
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Dr. Richard S. Segall and Dr. John Seydel,
Economics and Decisions Sciences, published an article in the Proceedings
of the International Conference on Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis
held recently in Orlando. The article is "Supply Chain Management
via Electronic Commerce."
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Virginia Sullivan, Journalism, was selected by the
Latvian Naturalization Program to direct its Information Center in Riga,
Latvia, for the next year. The program's purpose is to promote citizenship
through education in Latvian history and language.
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Dr. Tina G. Teague, Agriculture, presented information
on boll weevil eradication research during the recent University Of Arkansas
Northeast Research and Education Center annual Field Study Day at Keiser.
The presentation included highlights from a three-year study underway at
the Judd Hill Plantation near Trumann.
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Dr. Tyra N. Turner, Psychology and Counseling, co-authored
"A Holistic Approach to Multi-cultural Rehabilitation Counseling," published
in the summer issue of the Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling.
Another work Turner co-authored, "Long Distance Education/Interactive Television:
Practical Challenges," was recently published in the Journal of Rehabilitation
Administration.
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Congratulations to Neal Vickers, Career Services,
who recently earned his doctorate of education in educational leadership
from ASU. His dissertation topic involved determining if the services
offered by career centers actually help graduates gain employment.
His study included 15 universities across the nation that were similar
to ASU. The results of his study? Career services centers indeed
are fulfilling their purposes.
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Dr. Dennis White, chair, Speech Communication &
Theater Arts, presented a paper at the Conference on Argumentation held
recently in Alta, Utah. The conference is co-sponsored by the National
Communication Association and the American Forensic Association. White
spoke on the psychological relationship of argument and audience response.
United Way Day of Caring It is Arkansas
State University's goal for more employees to participate in United Way's
"Day of Caring," set for Sept. 17, and to bring home top recognition for
ASU's participation in this worthwhile event. ASU team members will
work the morning shift. All faculty and staff who possibly can are
urged to participate this year. We will meet at St. Bernards Auditorium
for the kickoff breakfast before going to our assigned areas. After
the morning's work, we'll meet at St. Bernards Auditorium for lunch. ASU
volunteers will receive an ASU tee-shirt, along with the free breakfast
and lunch! Please volunteer today by contacting Paula Miles,
University Advancement, 972-3940, or e-mail her at pmiles@omaha.astate.edu
for details and to sign up. She will need to know your shirt size,
and will notify you regarding your assigned area of service. The
deadline for joining the ASU team is Friday, Sept. 3. Don't miss
this opportunity to help ASU shine in this very rewarding philanthropic
labor of love for our community!
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This week:
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See the Calendar
for a more in-depth listing of upcoming university events.
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Friday
September 3 |
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Last day to sign up for the ASU team, United Way "Day of
Caring," call University Advancement 972-3940 or email <pmiles@omaha>.
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Volleyball: ASU vs. Belmont, 2 p.m.; ASU vs. Baylor, 8 p.m.,
Convocation Center.
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Faculty Senate Meeting, 3 p.m., Dean B. Ellis Library boardroom.
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Saturday
September 4 |
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Volleyball: ASU vs. Jackson State, noon; ASU vs. NE Louisiana,
8 p.m., Convocation Center.
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Continuing
exhibits
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ASU
Museum: Museum is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F, 1-4 p.m., Sat. &
Sun., admission free.
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"Arkansas Discovers Hemingway," restoration preview of the
house
where Hemingway visited and the barn studio where portions of A
Farewell to Arms were written, through Aug. 30.
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Printmakers
Gallery: Fine Arts Center Gallery, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F, admission
is free.
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"Flora: Good and Evil." Expressive plant life are combined
to express human emotions, through Sept. 24.
Fine
Arts Center Gallery, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., M-F. "Faculty Exhibition,"
artwork by Roger Carlisle, Tom Chaffee, Nadine Hawke, John Keech, Evan
Lindquist, Steve Mayes, Gayle Pendergrass, Daniel Reeves, Bill Rowe, John
Salvest, Kim Vickrey and Curtis Steele, through Sept. 3.
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