UpDate - Vol. 16, No. 4
September 26, 1996
Faculty and Staff

BOOKS

     Francis C. Poole, library, coeditor with R. Kevin Lacey,
Mirrors on the Maghrib: Critical Reflections on Paul and Jane
Bowles and Other American Writers in Morocco, Caravan Books,
Delmar, New York.

     Margaret L. Andersen, sociology, Thinking about Women:
Sociological Perspectives on Sex and Gender, fourth edition,
Allyn & Bacon, Needham Heights, Mass.


PUBLICATIONS

     George Watson, physics and astronomy, "Analytical Expression
for the Optimized Stop Bands for fcc Colloidal Crystals in the
Scalar-Wave Approximation," in Physical Review, B vol. no. 11,
pages 7593-7597.

     Limin Kung Jr., animal and food sciences, with graduate
student P.M. Garcia-Lopez and J.M. Odom of the DuPont Co., "In
Vitro Inhibition of Microbial Methane Production by 9,10-
Anthraquinone," in Journal of Animal Science, vol. 74, pages 2276-
2284.

     Steve Dentel and Jim Kirby, civil and environmental
engineering, with graduate student Christopher A. Walker, "The
Streaming Current Detector: A Quantitative Model," in Journal of
Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 182, pages 71-81; and Dentel
with graduate student S. Chitikela, "Evaluation of Dual Chemical
Conditioning and Dewatering of Anaerobically Digested Biosolids,"
in 10th Annual Residuals and Biosolids Managements Conference
Proceedings, Aug. 19, 1996, Denver, Colo.

     Francis C. Poole, library, "Filmography," in Latino
Encyclopedia, vol. 6, pages 1740-1747.
     
     
PRESENTATIONS
     
     Julie Brewer, library, with Kriza Jennings, "Implementing
Post-Master's Residency Programs," Sept. 26-27, Washington D.C.

     Joachim Piprek, materials science, "High-Temperature Lasing
of Long Wavelength Vertical-Cavity Lasers-Still a Dream?" at
Heinrich-Hertz Institute, Aug. 26, Berlin.

     Tsu-Wei Chou, Jerzy L. Nowinski Professor of Mechanical
Engineering, plenary speaker, "Recent Advances in the Intelligent
Manufacture of Textiles Composites," at International Conference
on Advanced Materials, Aug. 12-15, Beijing; and "Analysis and
Modeling of Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of Ceramic Matrix
Composites," Aug. 19-21, Beijing University of Aeronautics and
Astronautics.

     Harry Shipman, physics and astronomy, "The Chemical
Evolution of White Dwarf Stars: What the Observations Tell Us,"
at 10th European Workshop on White Dwarf Stars, June 17-20,
Blanes, Spain; "Sensible Shopping for Pain Relievers: A
Laboratory Exercise," at Biennial Conference on Chemical
Education, Aug. 4-8, Clemson, S.C.; "A Problem-Based Use of Real
Research in a Large Enrollment, Introductory Class for General
Audiences," at conference on problem-based learning in
undergraduate science education, June 10, Clayton Hall;
participant in NSF workshop on the collaboratives for excellence
in teacher preparation, July 7, Ballston, Va.; and NSF conference
on strategies for revitalizing undergraduate education, July 11-
13; and served as community scientist for the Smyrna (Del.)
School District team at Elementary Science Leadership Institute,
July 11-16, at Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

     Larry Holmes, art, "Myths, Maxims & Mysteries," paintings
and pastels, at Jack Meier Gallery, Sept. 27-Oct. 18, Houston.

     Gary L. Ebert, mathematical sciences, "Buekenhout Unitals,"
an invited lecture, at Combinatorics 96, a biennial international
conference in combinatorics, Sept. 8-14, Assisi, Italy.

     Steve Dentel, civil and environmental engineering, "Control
Strategies for Optimizing Enhanced Coagulation Processes," an
invited lecture, at American Water Works Association, Chesapeake
section, Sept. 4; "Analysis and Optimization of Biosolids
Management Processes," a one-day workshop, at California Water
Environment Association meeting, Aug. 8, Anaheim; and "Treatment
Plant Process Monitoring and Control," an invited lecture, at
American Water Works Association, Virginia section, Sept. 16,
Williamsburg, Va.

     Bryant Tolles, museum studies, history and art history, "The
Leadership and Management of Historical Organizations: What
Credentials for the Future?" at American Association of Museums
annual meeting, Sept. 14, Nashville.

     Ron Martin, geology, "Cyclic and Secular Variation in
Microfossil Biomineralization: Clues to the Biogeochemical
Evolution of Phanerozoic Oceans," at sixth North American
Paleontological Convention, June 9-12, Washington, D.C.

     Dennis H. Evans, chemistry and biochemistry, "Recent
Investigations of Two-Electron Reactions in Organic
Electrochemistry," at 47th annual meeting, International Society
of Electrochemistry, Sept. 1-6, Balatonfured, Hungary.

     Lawrence Nees, art history, "Forging Monumental Memories in
the Early 12th Century," at 29th International Congress of the
History of Art, Sept. 1-7, Amsterdam.

     A. Julian Valbuena, Elias Ahuja Professor of Spanish, "El
Texto de Hado y Divisa de Leonido y Marfisa y Los Manuscritos de
la Biblioteca Nacional de Madrid," at 11th meeting of Anglo-
German Conference on Calderon, July 15-20, University of St.
Andrews, Scotland.

     Gordon J. DiRenzo, sociology, "Basic Human Needs and
Socialization in Modern Societies: Legal Aspects," at joint
meeting, Law and Society Association and Research Committee on
the Sociology of Law, July 10-13, University of Strathclyde,
Glasgow, Scotland.


HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
     
     25 Years
     Suzanne Goodrich, Information Technologies, User Services,
Oct. 1, 1971
     Anthony Timko, agriculture, Newark Farm, Oct. 1, 1971
     Maxine Wehde, continuing education, Oct. 1, 1971

     20 Years
     Jean Pasapane, labor relations, Oct. 1, 1976
     Barbara Van Dornick, education, Oct. 1, 1976

     15 Years
     Joyce Hastings, admissions, Sept. 28, 1981

     10 Years
     David Caldwell, Information Technologies, User Services,
Sept. 30, 1986
     Lesa Griffiths, animal and food sciences, Oct. 1, 1986
     Keith Heckert, Information Technologies, University Media
Services, Oct. 1, 1986
     Patricia Hollobaugh, accounting, Sept. 29, 1986
     Tara White Kee, Continuing Education, Oct. 1, 1986
     Ronald Nichols, Information Technologies, User Services,
Sept. 29, 1986
     Anil Kumar Shukla, chemistry and biochemistry, Oct. 1, 1986
     
     5 Years
     Judith Leonard, marine studies, Oct. 1, 1991
     Jacqueline Simpkins, Facilities Management, building
services, Oct. 1, 1991
     
     
SERVICE
     
     Paul Sestak, textiles, design and consumer economics, was
appointed to serve on Historic Preservation Technical Advisory
Committee for the city of Newark.