Vol. 19, No. 25

March 23, 2000

Publications Frank B. Murray, H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Educational Studies and Psychology, “We Have Lost the Best and Brightest in Teacher Education,” in Dispelling Myths About Teacher Education, pages 45-54, G. Morine-Dershimer and G. Huffman-Joley, editors. Cynthia L. Carr, music, a musical arrangement of music by Handel and Wagenseil for oboe, horn and piano trio, R.M. Williams Publishing Co., Tallahassee, Fla. Nancy Schweda-Nicholson, linguistics, “Language Policy Development for Interpreter Services at the Executive Office for Immigration Review,” in Language Problems and Language Planning, vol. 23, no. 1, pages 37-63, Spring 1999. Presentations Jonathan S. Russ, history, “Finding the Way: Honda of America Manufacturing and the Search for Personnel,” at business history conference, March 12, Pal Alto, Calif. Peter G. Roe, anthropology, “The Tello Obeusk: A Lowland Pleiades Calendar for Highland Chavin,” at Einstein Planetarium of the Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, March 13, Washington, D.C. Clinton E. White Jr., accounting and management information systems, “E-Commerce, Assurance Services and Accounting Education” and “E-Commerce, Information Technology and Accounting Education,” keynote addresses, at Oklahoma Accounting Educators conference, Feb. 11 and 12. Vivian Klaff, sociology and criminal justice and Jewish studies, “Methodological Issues Related to Collecting Socio-Demographic Data on Religion: The Case of the National Jewish Population Survey (NJPS 2000),” at Eastern Sociological meeting, March 10, Baltimore. Sharon Mitchell and Mary Anne Lacour, Center for Counseling and Student Development, “Interpersonal Violence, Gender and Symptoms Reported by College Students,” at Association for Women in Psychology conference, March 11, Salt Lake City. Nicholas Chiarkas, library, “UDLib/Search: University of Delaware Library/School Electronic Partnership,” at 2000 Delaware Instructional Technology conference, March 23, Dover. Nancy Schweda-Nicholson, linguistics, “The ‘Official English’ Movement in the U.S.: The Hidden (and Not So Hidden) Agenda of the Right,” at University of Aarhus, Denmark, October, and Stockholm University, November; “Court Interpretation in the U.S.,” Stockholm University, November. Cynthia L. Carr, music, contributing artist and panelist, “Preparing for Competitions and Auditions,” at Southeast Horn Workshop, March 10-12, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Service Nancy Schweda-Nicholson, linguistics, appointed to the advisory board of the Esperantic Studies Foundation, an organization that promotes research on international language problems and their solutions. Awards Cynthia L. Carr, music, one of the performers on Chestnut Brass Company’s CD, Hornsmoke, which won a Grammy award in the category of Best Classical Crossover Album. Anniversaries 25 years Diane M. Zabenko, University Bookstore, March 26, 1975. 20 years Mary Helen Callahan, College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy, Office of the Dean, April 1, 1980. Stephen M. Fols, Information Technologies/Management Information Services, March 31, 1980. Lorraine S. Steele, Air Force ROTC, March 27, 1980. 15 years Elizabeth McMullen, animal and food sciences, March 25, 1985. Andrea B. Pugh, Center for Composite Materials, April 1, 1985. Renzie K. Queen, Facilities Management/building services, March 26, 1985. Barbara R. Snyder, collection services, March 28, 1985. 10 years Denis Atadan, library, April 4, 1990. Ingrid A. Basher, Dining Services, April 5, 1990. Trina M. Biederman, Dining Services, April 2, 1990. Billy Joe Eastridge, Public Safety, April 2, 1990. Brenda E. Foraker, Continuing Education/financial services, March 26, 1990. Norma Jean Little, University Bookstore, April 2, 1990. Marlene B. Marshall, Dining Services, April 2, 1990. Marcia D. Miller, Residential Conference Facilities/shops, March 26, 1990. Nancy R. Nelson, library, March 26, 1990. Nancy L. Potts, Delaware Biotechnology Institute, April 2, 1990. 5 years Patti H. Barnes, financial aid, April 4, 1995. Robert K. DiIorio, Information Technologies/University Media Service, April 1, 1995. Kelly A. Galvin, electrical and computer engineering, March 27, 1995. Pharedra Talvarides-Hontz, animal and food sciences, April 1, 1995. Gary L. Wright, Public Safety, March 23, 1995. Grants From National Science Foundation: Thomas M. Church and Alain J. Veron, marine studies, $155,470 for “Atmospheric Trace Element Inputs to Surface Ocean Waters II: Biogeochemical Processing and Flux in the Atlantic”; Keith S. Decker, computer and information sciences, $59,718 for “Enhancing Robustness of Information Systems through Distributed Adaptive Coordination”; David A. Edwards, mathematical sciences, $76,033 for “Desorption and Spatial Nonlocalities in Polymer-penetrant Systems”; and Matthew J. Hawkins, marine studies, $14,530 for “Ship Operations.” Richard T. Field, marine studies, $10,000 from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for “Characterization of Vegetation Cover and Tidal Inundation in the Milford Neck Wildlife Conservation Area.” Susan P. Giancola, Education Research and Development Center, $50,000 from Capital School District for “Capital School District Challenge Grant.” Robert P. Gilbert, Unidel Professor of Mathematical Sciences, $30,048 from U.S. Office of Naval Research for “Inverse Imaging in Ocean-acoustics.” John W. Gillespie Jr., composite materials, $112,449 from Tuskegee University for “Intelligent Resin Transfer Molding for Integral Armor Applications.” Marylin C. Huff, chemical engineering, $60,000 from the American Chemical Society, The Petroleum Research Fund, for “Natural Gas Utilization through Catalytic CO2 Reforming in a Membrane Reactor.” Mahendra K. Jain, chemistry and biochemistry, $226,390 from National Institutes of Health, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, for “Interfacial Catalysis by Phospholipase A2.” Ronald C. Jester, bioresources engineering, $4,000 from Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, for “Bicycle Injury Prevention and Education in Delaware (BIPED).” Eric W. Kaler, Elisabeth Inez Kelley Professor of Chemical Engineering, $31,257 from Dow Corning Corp. for “Phase Behavior and Microstructure of Volatile Silicone Oils.” Laurence S. Kalkstein, geography, $6,000 from Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Soil and Water Conservation, Delaware Coastal Program, for “Analysis of Regional Climatic and Local Environmental Factors Effecting Atmospheric Wet Deposition Rates of Contaminants.” Arnold D. Kerr, civil and environmental engineering, $86,684 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, for “Track Response in the Vertical and Horizontal Planes Taking into Consideration the Effect of Tie-pads and Spring Clip Fasteners.” Roy L. McCullough and Karl V. Steiner, composite materials, $15,000 from U.S. Office of Naval Research for “Composites 2000: An International Symposium on Composite Materials.” Frank B. Murray, H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Educational Studies and Psychology, $86,435 from University of Maryland-College Park for “Holmes Partnership.” Christine K. Pennington, alumni and University relations, $5,000 from Delaware State Art Council, Division of the Arts, for “Performing Arts Series.” Donald L. Peters, Amy Rextrew Professor of Individual and Family Studies, $36,534 from Delaware Department of Education for “Alternate Assessment Technical Assistance Project Summer Supplement.” Timothy E. Targett and Charles Epifanio, marine studies, $65,136 from Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife, for “The Importance of Sea Lettuce and Other Marine Macroalgae as Habitat for Fishes and Macroinvertebrates in Delaware’s Inland Bays.” Carol J. Vukelich, education, $20,000 from National Writing Project Corp. for “University of Delaware Writing Project.” Susan P. Whitney, entomology and applied ecology, $13,195 from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for “Increasing Effectiveness of Homeowner Pesticide Safety Training Using Active Learning Techniques.” Ronald F. Whittington, affirmative action and multicultural programs, $27,222 from Delaware Department of Education for “Summer Food Service Program for Children.”