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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.