Faculty achievements:  Congratulations to these faculty and staff members who have distinguished themselves and their departments for outstanding professional achievements.  Thanks to the deans, chairs and other faculty members who continue to provide information about their colleagues' achievements.

• Congratulations to Dr. Mark Draganjac, Chemistry, who was included recently in The Survey of Science Citations.  The publication lists the most frequently cited scientists, only 1.7 percent of all authors.  Articles by those on the list have been cited by other researchers 500 or more times between 1981 and 1997.
• Dr. Martin Huss, Biological Sciences, made a presentation at a symposium on the Ecology and Management of Dead Wood in Western Forests, in Reno, Nev., Nov. 2-4.  His topic was "The Efficacy of Inoculating Fungi into Conifer Trees to Promote Cavity Excavation by Woodpeckers in Managed Forests in Western Washington."  Dr. Jim Bednarz of ASU and Dr. Dan Varland were co-authors of the presentation's abstract. The symposium was sponsored by the Western Section of the Wildlife Society.
• Dr. Robert Engelken, Engineering, and student research assistant Michael Buck have had a proposal funded through the Arkansas Science Information Liaison Office (SILO) Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program.   The proposal is titled, "Liquid Solution Deposition of Molybdenum, Tungsten, and/or Trivalent  Chromium-Based Coatings and Processes as Lower Hazard Alternatives to Those Based on Hexavalent Chromium."
• Dr. Robin L. Anderson, History, has had her monograph, "Colonization as Exploitation in the Amazon Rain Forest, 1758-1911," published by the University Press of Florida.
• Congratulations to Collin Pillow, Radio-Television, who was recently elected to serve as the first president of a new professional organization, the Arkansas Broadcast Education Association.
• Dr. Tina Gray Teague, Agriculture, spoke at the National Pest Management Seminar in Destin, Fla., Oct. 25-28.  Teague discussed issues regarding control of the tarnished plant bug using insecticides with novel modes of action.  Teague also participated in the National Crop Management Seminar at Augusta, Ga., Nov. 3-4, presenting information on use of the COTMAN system for research and on-farm decision making.
• George Horneker, English, presented a paper to the Arkansas Philological Association in Eureka Springs on Oct. 22.  The work was an analysis of the extent to which Robert Browning's La Soisiaz may be considered an elegy. 

• Michael Fisher, Director of Forensics, and Mariam Razian, a student, gave a paper on the relationship between body types and success in debate.
• Dr. Jo Anna Grant gave two papers, one dealing with the communicative relationship among grandchildren and grandparents; the other dealing with communicating illness to older adults.
• Dr.  Dennis White also presented two papers, one concerning the relation between persuasion theory and psychological warfare; the other dealing with the relation between personality and written communication of debate judges.

This week:

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

• "Lit'l Bita Christmas Arts and Crafts Show continues, 12 noon-5 p.m., Convocation Center, sponsored by the Indian Club.  Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.

• Women's Basketball: ASU vs. Australia's Riverland Raiders, Convocation Center, 7:05 p.m.
• Eugene King, graduate trumpet recital, 8 p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church, free.   For details, call Dr. Dale Miller, 972-2094.

• ASU Trombone Ensemble concert, 8 p.m., Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, free.  For details, call Dr. Neale Bartee, 972-2094. 

• Student Recital: Steven Cazort, trombone, and Roby Johnson, tuba, 5 p.m.,  Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, free.  For details, call Dr. Dale Miller, 972-2094.

• Staff Senate Meeting, 9 a.m., Dean B. Ellis Library Boardroom.  For details, call Tammy Fowler, 972-2034.
• "A Laugh A Minute," theater production, 7:30 p.m., Wilson Theater,  through Nov. 20.   (Play is suitable for mature audiences and may contain adult subject matter).  Call ASU Theater, 972-3091 for ticket prices. 
• Percussion Ensemble Concert, 8 p.m., Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, free.  For details, call Dr. Dale Miller, 972-2094.

•  Faculty Senate Meeting, 3 p.m., Dean B. Ellis Library Boardroom.
• Women's Volleyball:  Sun Belt Conference Championship, Nov. 19-21, time to be announced.  For details, call Sports Information, 972-2541.
• "A Laugh A Minute," theater production, 7:30 p.m., Wilson Theater.   Call ASU Theater, 972-3091 for ticket prices. 
• Student Talent Show, "An Evening at the Apollo," presented by the Student Activities Board, 8 p.m., Reng Center Ballroom, free.  For details, call Campus Programs, 972-2055.

• "A Laugh A Minute," theater production, 7:30 p.m., Wilson Theater.   Call ASU Theater, 972-3091 for ticket prices. 

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.
"The Great King Crowley Hoax," based upon a 1920's ruse on artifacts of an extinct culture, through Jan. 30.
• Printmakers Gallery:  9 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F, admission is free.

"The Printed Word."  Since the beginning of written language, artists have combined images and written texts.  Decide which is dominant, the pictorial or the literal content.  Exhibit through Nov. 19.
• Fine Arts Center Art Gallery: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., M-F, admission is free.

"Delta National Small Prints '99," exhibit, through Nov. 29.