The College of Engineering is no longer an independent department, having been elevated to college status by action of the Board of Trustees at its Oct. 1 meeting in Mountain Home.  Belated congratulations to Dean Al Mink, the faculty and the students who worked hard to make the designation a reality!

KASU-FM, the public broadcasting service of ASU, will conduct its on-air membership drive during the upcoming week.  Whether your interest is entertainment or information, KASU exemplifies through its quality programming why public radio is so important.  Call in your pledge to 972-2200 or (toll free) 800-643-8269 and help keep this service thriving.

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

• Dr. Dennis White and Dr. Jo Anna Grant, Speech Communication, recently presented papers to the national convention of the American Communication Association held at the University of Southwestern Louisiana.  Grant spoke on the relationship of genetic coding and communication behavior. White's presentation was on violence, art and communication structure.
• Dr. Patrick Stewart recently served as editor of the proceedings of a workshop for environmental and agricultural authorities on developing farm management strategies which would retain the pest resistant qualities of genetically engineered corn varieties.
• Dr. Robert Baum, Chair, Languages, recently read papers at three professional conferences.  At the Great Lakes History Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich., he presented "Noticias del Imperio: The Fiction of Historical Truth."  The paper addressed issues confronting both historiographers and writers of fiction.  At the Midwest American Society for 18th Century Studies in Columbia, Mo., he read "The Clarity of Truth: Writing and the Light of Day." The paper addressed lexicographical issues of two 18th century writers, Dr. Samuel Johnson and José Cadalso.  He presented "Juan Madrid: ¿Resonancias políticas?" at the Mid-America Conference on Hispanic Literature at the University of Missouri.  The paper questioned the strength of axiological understandings.
• Dr. Paul Mixon, Electrical Engineering, recently was selected to be a voting member of the Rural Electric Power Committee, which operates under the IEEE Industrial Applications Society and presents the IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference each year.  In addition, he will serve as vice chairman of the Paper Review Subcommittee, which selects presentations for the Rural Electric Power Conference.
• Dr. Jim Bednarz, Wildlife Ecology, recently co-authored a feature article published in the avian biology journal, The Condor, entitled "Competition and patterns of resource use by two sympatric raptors."
• Dr. Richard Burns, English and Folklore, published an article, " 'Our Friends Have Given Consolation': Communal Response to the Jonesboro School Shootings," in a recent issue of Southern Folklore.
• Dr. Eric Cave, Philosophy, is participating this week in a international conference, Rationality and Intentions, in Amsterdam. He will comment on a pair of papers on rational choice within sequences of choices, where what the agent wants is expected to change halfway through.
• Dr. Louella Moore, chair, Accounting, Finance & Law, presented a paper on international issues in governmental accounting at the Midsouth Academy of Business Disciplines in Jackson, Miss.

This week:

• See the Calendar for a more in-depth listing of upcoming university events.

• Concert: United Voices Gospel Extravaganza, 3-7 p.m., Reng Center Ballroom, free.
• Volleyball: ASU vs. Western Kentucky, 1 p.m., Convocation Center.

• New Employee Orientation every Monday, 8 a.m.  Call Training and Development, 972-8038.
• Career Awareness and Exploration workshop series, through Oct. 21.  Sponsored by Disability Services, 2:30-4 p.m., Chickasaw Building, Room 402, free.  Students, faculty and staff are welcome.  For details, call Disabilities Services, 972-3964.

• Lecture by Brian Young in conjuction with the Victor Koulbak "Silverpoint Drawings" exhibition, 6:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center Gallery, free.  Call Fine Arts Center for details, 972-3050.

• Staff Senate Meeting, 9 a.m., Dean B. Ellis Library Boardroom.
• Select-A-Major Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Reng Center Ballroom, free.  For details, call Freshman Studies, 972-2080.
• Workshop by Marjorie Williams-Smith in conjuction with the Victor Koulbak "Silverpoint Drawings" exhibition, 1-3 p.m., Fine Arts Center Gallery.  Call Fine Arts Center for details, 972-3050.

• Health Fair sponsored by the Baccalaureate Nursing Program and ASU's Department of Nursing, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Convocation Center, free.  For details, call Nursing Department, 972-3074.
• Faculty and Staff Benefits Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Reng Center Ballroom, free.  For details, call Human Resources, 972-3454.
• Dr. Mfandaidza Reuben Hove, Dean of Business, University of Botswana, to speak to College of Business classes in the Distinguished International Lecturer Series.  Also on Friday, Oct. 22.  For details, contact Dr. Louella Moore, Chair, Department of Accounting, Finance and Law, 972-3038.

• TIAA-CREF "Financial Strategies for a New Century: Tips from America's Experts" telecast sponsored by Human Resources Training and Development, 12-1:30 p.m., Convocation Center, lecture hall, free.  For details, call 972-8038 or email plooney@arapaho.

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," through Dec. 12.
"The Advent of Agriculture," in conjunction with Archaeology Week, through Jan 16.
• Printmakers Gallery:  9 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F, admission is free.

"Face to Face."  Prints showing a variety of confrontations that might occur when two individuals react to each other, through Oct. 22.
• Fine Arts Center Gallery: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., M-F, admission is free.

Art Exhibit: "Silverpoint Drawings" by Victor Koulbak, through Nov. 3.
• The Jonesboro Sun Gallery: 6-8 p.m., M-F, admission is free.

Photography exhibit: "Scenes from the Byway," sponsored by the Crowley's Ridge Scenic Byway Committee, the College of Communications and The Jonesboro Sun, through Oct. 28.