UpDate - Vol. 11, No. 18, Page 11 February 6, 1992 Faculty and staff Books Charles Leslie, Center for Science and Culture emeritus, co-editor with Allan Young of McGill University, Paths to Asian Medical Knowledge, University of California Press. Publications Robert W. Birkmire and Brian E. McCandless, energy conversion, "Analysis of Post Deposition Processing for CdTe/CdS Thin Film Solar Cells," in Solar Cells, vol. 31, page 527, 1991. Chandra L. Reedy, art conservation, "Archaeometallurgy: Medieval Bronzes of the Himalayan Mountain Kingdoms," in Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, vol. 43, no. 12, pages 6-9, 1991. Vistap M. Karbhari, composite materials, with Dick J. Wilkins, "Integration of LEFM and Strength Criteria for the Prediction of Notched Strength of Polymeric Composites," in Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, vol. 31, nos. 1 and 2, pages 103-123, 1991. Limin Kung Jr., animal science and agricultural biochemistry, with R.S. Tung and L.L. Slyter, "In Vitro Effects of the Ionophore Lysocellin on Ruminal Fermentation and Microbial Populations," in Journal of Animal Science, vol. 70, page 281; with Tung and K. Maciorowski, "Effect of a Microbial Inoculant and/or Glycopeptide Antibiotic on Fermentation and Aerobic Stability of Wilted Alfalfa Silage," in Animal Feed Science Technology, vol. 35, page 37; and with Tung, Maciorowski, K. Buffum, K. Knutsen and W.R. Aimutis, "Cell Wall Degrading Enzymes and Lactic Acid Bacteria as Silage Additives," in Journal of Dairy Science, vol. 74, page 4284. David A. Hoekema, philosophy, a review of Jacques Ranciere, Au Bords du Politique, in Bulletin of the American Society for Philosophy in the French Language, vol. 3, no. 3, spring 1991. M. Andrew Fields, finance, "Effect of the Learning Curve on the Capital Budgeting Process," in Managerial Finance, vol. 17, no. 2-3, pages 28-41, 1991. Jeff Jordan, philosophy, "Duff and the Wager," in Analysis, vol. 51, no. 3, pages 174-176, 1991. Donald Unger, individual and family studies, "Strengthening Youth and Family Resistance to Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse," and with Patricia Tanner Nelson and Ora Gibbs, Cooperative Extension, "Families Matter!," in Family Resource Coalition Report, vol. 10, no. 3, 1991. Presentations Ardeshir Faghri, civil engineering, with graduate students Partha Chakroborty and Janaki M. Parameswaran, "An Analysis of a State's Traffic Counting Program"; with graduate student Jiuyi Hua, "Evaluation of Artificial Neural Networks Applications in Transportation Engineering"; and "A Survey of Artificial Intelligence Activities in Transportation Engineering," at Transportation Research Board National Research Council meeting, Jan. 12-16, Washington, D.C. Eric Denson, counseling, "Integrating Support Services for Student Athletes: Possible Pathways," at National Association of Academic Advisers for Athletics annual convention, Jan. 3, Anaheim, Calif. David A. Hoekema, philosophy, "Prospects for Graduate Study and Employment in Philosophy" and "The Challenge of Faith in the Academy," at Calvin College, Jan. 14, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and chairperson of panel, "Do Premier Journals Maintain Standards or the Status Quo?" at Conference of Administrative Officers, American Council of Learned Societies, Nov. 15, St. Louis. Robert W. Birkmire, energy conversion, "Thin Film Polycrystalline Solar Cells Based on II-VI Semiconductors," at 38th annual symposium, American Vacuum Society, Nov. 11-15, Seattle. David L. Norton, philosophy, "Education and the Building of Moral Character," at New York Society for Ethical Culture, Jan. 26. Robert Schweitzer, finance, with Harold Black of University of Tennessee, "The Shareholder Wealth Implications of the Community Reinvestment Act," at American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association annual meeting, Jan. 5, New Orleans. Robert A. Day, English, "How to Write and Publish a Research Paper," a five-day training course at King Abdulaziz University, Jan. 11-15, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Charles Leslie, Center for Science and Culture emeritus, "Accusations of Racism and Academic Freedom," at American Anthropological Association annual meeting, November, Chicago. Miscellaneous Charles Leslie, Center for Science and Culture emeritus, appointed to editorial board of Medical Anthropology Quarterly. New assignments Kim M. Young has been named counselor, Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies. Patricia O. Moore has been named counselor, continuing education, academic and student services. Virginia L. Hoak has been named secretary, Purchasing. Michael A. Sheppard has been appointed data communications technician, Network Services. George M. Kapoulitsas has been named visiting scholar, mathematical sciences. Stephanie A. Allen and John J. Javorsky have been hired as custodians A, student housing. Irvin J. Halcomb has been hired as custodian A, plant operations. Michael F. McClay has been promoted to director, Academic Advancement Office. Cynthia M. Lewars has been promoted to office coordinator, arts and science. Joan M. McMullen has been promoted to administrative assistant, chemical engineering. Suzanne S. Dohl has transferred to staff assistant, agricultural sciences. Sheila F. Rollings has transferred to technical secretary, marine studies. Carolyn J. Sobocinski has transferred to technical secretary, geography. Mark O. Stahley has been reclassified associate director, budget office. Marjorie S. Darrell and Rosalie M. Wolownik have been reclassified administrative assistants, sponsored programs administration. William H. Clark and Benson Hope Cook have been promoted/reclassified to alumni associates, alumni relations. Stephanie Steenkamer has been promoted/reclassified to administrative assistant, engineering.