The Faculty & Staff Newsletter of Arkansas State University

September 10, 1999

ASU Family Day:  Faculty may want to announce to their classes that ASU's annual Family Day is Saturday, Sept. 25.  The celebration is a special time for our students' families to become more familiar with the campus and visit with faculty and other members of the ASU family.  Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon.  The afternoon will feature guest speakers, a play, mini lectures and open houses.  A reception is scheduled for 3-4:30 p.m. at the home of President and Mrs. Les Wyatt, 1503 E. Nettleton, preceding the ASU vs.TCU football game.  Kickoff is at 6 p.m.  Students and their familes must RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 22.  Discount tickets are available.  To request a family packet, students should call Campus Programs at 972-2055.

Faculty Achievements: Congratulations to faculty members who have distinguished themselves and their departments for outstanding professional achievements.

• Dr. Ross Marlay, Political Science, spoke recently at the University of Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. His presentation examined nuclear proliferation.
• Dr. Patrick Stewart, Political Science, recently presented a paper at the annual meeting of the Association for Politics and the Life Sciences in Atlanta.  His paper discusses consumption choices concerning organically grown, genetically engineered and traditionally grown food. He also chaired a panel on genetic engineering and public policy.  Also during that meeting, Stewart coauthored a poster session with Dr. David Harding, Political Science, and two other panel members, on the influence of children on suburbanite preference for open space.
• Dr. Jack Zibluk, Journalism, presented a paper "Challenging the Mobilization Model of Agenda Setting," at the Association of Education in Journalism and Mass Communications national convention in New Orleans.  During that meeting, Zibluk also was named editor of Leadtime, the newsletter for the newspaper research division of AEJ.  Also, Zibluk published an article in the August edition of News Photographer magazine, discussing how psychologists used the Westside tragedy to better deal with post-traumatic stress journalists face after covering such a tragedy.
• Dr. Lillie M. Fears, Journalism, was a panelist recently on "Nice Niche if You Can Find It: Function and Future of Black Magazines," at the annual convention of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications in New Orleans.  Fears' presentation, "A Close-up Look at Black Magazine Market Classifications using Bacon's Magazine Directory (1997)" looked at how the magazine directory profiled the status, classifications, circulation, longevity and trends of the 115 registered black magazines in the U.S. as of 1997.
• Dr. Dale Miller, Music, recently presented a selection of music for high school and collegiate mixed chorus at the Arkansas Choral Directors Association meeting in Hot Springs.  Additionally, Dr. Miller published his article, "Sacred Choral Music of Johann Michael Haydn," in the April issue of Choral Journal.

Torchbearer Campaign:  A Torchbearer is a faculty, emeritus faculty or staff member who makes an annual gift of $25 or more to the ASU Foundation to benefit any of the academic colleges, departments or programs.  This marks the third year of Torchbearers with a record number of faculty, staff, and emeritus faculty who have become members.  Make an investment in the University with your gift.  In appreciation, you will receive a red and black CD case for a gift of  $25 or more, and donors of $100 or more will also receive a Torchbearers long-sleeve T- shirt, just right for football games and casual Fridays.  All Torchbearers will be invited to a reception later this fall and will be eligible for additional prizes.  For a brochure and pledge card, contact Elaine Poynter, Coordinator of Annual Giving, at 972-3940, or <epoynter@omaha.astate.edu>.

Books needed for Pakistan: Dr. Afak Haydar, emeritus professor of political science, is working with a group in Pakistan to establish an American-patterned university.  He reports that books are difficult to obtain there, so he is asking for assistance from ASU.  He asks that faculty in all disciplines review their holdings for volumes they could donate to this cause.  The books could be duplicates, older editions, or unneeded titles.  Dr. Haydar will return to Jonesboro late this month to arrange shipment of the books.  A printed bookplate will recognize the donor of each volume.  To arrange for pick-up of books, contact Stacy Haydar, nhaydar@bscn.com, or Mrs. Haydar, 935-6870.  Dr. Haydar has gathered books using this means on two previous occasions, and expresses his appreciation in advance to all who can assist.

Who's Who applications: Application forms for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges are now available at the Information Booth, the (SGA) office in the Reng Center, and in each college dean's office.  Outstanding juniors, seniors and graduate students who meet grade point and course load requirements are elibible.  Applications must be turned in by Oct. 1 to the Office of Student Life, Chickasaw Building, Room 202.  For details, call Student Affairs, 972-2034.
 

This week:	See the Calendar for a more in-depth listing of upcoming university events.
Sunday September 12	Exhibition reception hosted by A.G. Edwards in conjunction with Museum exhibit, 1-3 p.m., free.  For details, call the Museum 972-2074
Tuesday September 14	Yearbook pictures will be made, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Carl R. Reng Center Indian Lounge, through Sept. 17.  Everyone needs to have a current picture made as new digital pictures will replace old photos.  Call the Yearbook Staff at 972-3095.
Wednesday September 15	Breast Cancer Awareness class, 9 a.m., 1 p.m., or 3 p.m., Carl R. Reng Center Ballroom. Call the Health Center 972-2054 for details.
Thursday September 16	Staff Senate meeting, 9 a.m., Dean B. Ellis Library Boardroom. Northeast Arkansas District Fair Rodeo, 8 p.m., Convocation Center, through Sept. 18.  Call Ticket Office 972-2781.
Friday September 17	Faculty Senate meeting, 3 p.m., Dean B. Ellis Library Boardroom.
Continuing exhibits	ASU Museum:  Museum is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F, 1-4 p.m., Sat. & Sun., admission free. "Historic Prints from the A. G. Edwards & Sons Corporate Art Collection,"   Sept. 12-Dec. 12.     Reception  in conjunction with exhibit, 1-3 p.m., Sept. 12. Printmakers Gallery: Fine Arts Center Gallery, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F, admission is free. "Flora: Good and Evil."  Expressive plant life is combined imaginatively to express human emotions, exhibition through Sept. 24.