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volume nineteen, number twenty-five july 16, 1989
BAUGHN'S PHOTO WORK WINS
In the back of an ambulance as a pretend medical crisis was being set up, a real nurse playing herself instinctively reached up and lovingly craddled the head of a boy who was playing the sick patient. At that moment Rick Baughn took his shot that was to later win in the annual contest of the University Photographers of America Association. From among nearly 200 entries, Baughn's color photo with pediatric nurse Tammy Toon placed third. The photo was used on the cover of "Center" magazine, published by the I.U. Medical Center as a tribute to the celebration of 75 years in
WINNING PHOTO nursing on campus. During the recent UPAA annual meeting and
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symposium at the University of Maine, Baughn also won second place for a surrealistic shot of a computor/writing classroom. Other I.U. photographers helped take home six of the 15 prizes given this year. Jerry Mitchell, chief photographer at the I.U. News Bureau, Bloomington, was named University Photographer of the Year, won best of show and other prizes.
Annalese Poorman at IUB won a second place.
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RESTAK AND ECO LECTURES, AKADEAUS TRIO SPICE SEMIOTICS MEETINGS IN UNIVERSITY PLACE Richard M. Restak, M.D., author of the PBS-sponsored show and book, The Mind, was to speak on campus at noon, July 14, in the Semiotic Society Meeting of America. (If you receive this Green Sheet in time, you can register by calling Eleanor Donnelly, 4-7557.) Umberto Eco, internationally acclaimed thinker and writer from the University of Bologna, will give a free public lecture July 16, 3 p.m., University Place. A reception follows.
His lecture is in conjunction with the International Institute on Marketing Meaning,
"Toward a Better Understanding of Business Signs and Symbols," July 16-21. Call 4-4364.
The Amadeus Trio will give a free public concert July 16 at 8 p.m. in the University Place auditorium.
(These events are part of IUPUI's 20th Anniversary Celebration.)
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BC/BS INSURANCE PLAN OFFERED TO PART-TIMERSA Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Indiana health insurance plan is available to IUPUI part-time faculty and staff who work 16 hours or more in a biweekly pay period. It is similar to the Blue Cross nongroup private-pay plan, but has better coverage and lower rates.
Brochures and applications are being mailed to some departments, and a supply is
available in Personnel Benefits Office, UN 343, 4-4596. Supervisors are asked to notify part-timers of this opportunity. Employees with questions can call the Blue Cross I.U.
Service Center, 263-4840.
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FIPSE $100,000 BOOSTS RESEARCH ON EFFECTIVE TEACHER EVAULATION
It is difficult to reward teaching, according to John Kremer, associate professor of psychology, School of Science. But, operating on the premise that effective teaching will be rewarded if it is objectively documented, Kremer and a committee from the School of Science began collecting data in 1983 on effective teacher evaluation. The committee recently rec~ived a $100,000 grant from the Fund for th~ Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Dept. of Education, to develop additional methods of evaluating
teachers. FIPS.E funds only one of 35 submitted proposals, Kremer said. His committee has selected the following four methods for measuring teacher effectiveness: impact of mentors on stud'ents and student learning--both data from students; quality of course content and evaluation of significant teaching contributions--both peer review data. By fall, these methods will be used in the School of Science with a report to faculty
expected by December. The committee's task over the next two years will be to collect sufficient data from enough sources to identify a "good score and to institutionalize the program," Kremer said~ --M. Hopper
NEWS IN I NOTES FROM HERE IN I THERE
Our Share?--The N.S. uses 1/5 of the oil produced in the world for transporation; the U.S. uses 3/5 of the illegal drugs produced in the world for other sorts of travel.
(Harper's Index, July)
ISO for Less--This is a reminder that beginning on Monday and 24 hours before a specific concert, IUPUI gets special $6 tickets to performances of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's "Summer Pops" at the Circle Theatre through Aug. 3. Remember, the reduced tickets are only available for about four days before any given concert date. Visit the Registrar's office, first floor, Cavanaugh Hall.
Special Seminar--The Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology is sponsoring a seminar with Dr. Wei-Min Tsai, graduate student, School of Medicine, presenting "Molecular Biology of Outer Membrane Protein-Macromolecular Complex, A Common Neisserial Antigen" Aug. 3, 4 p.m., MS 326. Refreshments at 3:30 p.m.
l9th Black Expo--Mayor Bill asks that we all particiapte in the city's 19th Black Expo at the Indianapolis Convention Center July 19-23. Cicely Tyson and other VIPs will be
here. The theme is "The Media ••• Impact on Black America."
Free Fillings--The School of Dentistry seeks people for a research study involving
filling materials used to restore areas in the teeth near the gumline that have eroded or abraded because of vigorous toothbrushing or other reasons. If you think your teeth qualify and want to have free fillings in them, call Katie Williams, Oral Health Research Institute, call 4-7229 for information and a screening appointment.
Braces for Teens--The Dept. of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, seeks people 12-14 years old who need comprehensive orthodontic treatment for participation in a clinical study. Treatment will be provided at the school on Thursday mornings. Call Gayle Massa, 4-8573, Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Summer Library Hours--University Libraries will close at 5 p.m. Aug. 9-10 and Aug.
14-18. They will be closed Aug. 12-13 and Aug. 19-20.
"Kismet Continues"--The I.U. Opera Theater glistens with "Baubles, Bangles and Beads"
through July 22 with productions of "Kismet." Call 5-7433.
Editor's Note--Just a friendly reminder that your Green Sheet is published twice a month through August. The next issue is Aug. 6, with the deadline for receiving items Aug. 1.
Call 4-77ll.
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HEAP WRAPS UP 15TH YEAR OF BUILDING YOUNG MINDS
From Marion County, 120 youngsters in grades 6-12 were treated to a free surrnner workshop through MEAP, Minority Engineering Advancement Program, which is completing 15 years of caring about the future of minority students. The workshop for selected students wrapped up this week and offered students such learning opportunities as building electronic dice and designing air flow projects and much more. MEAP has a terrific track record of
attracting minority students to higher education--and keeping them there. MEAP's 10-year tracking study that was recently released suggests that 90 percent of the MEAP
participants went on to college, and 58 percent majored in engineering--impressive numbers when you consider that the percentage of black students enrolled in American colleges and universities has declined.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
ASSISTANT DEAN FOR STUDENT SERVICES, School of Nursing (PA16), available irrnnediately.
Will oversee student services on eight campuses; provide leadership for student life;
coordinate implementation and interpretation of policies and procedures related to student affairs, and coordinate recruitment, advising, retention, program planning, financial aid, student life, and records maintenance. Also, develop project and grant proposals; lead ongoing department evaluation, and give leadership to development of short- and long-range departmental goals. Qualifications include doctorate in student affairs or related area, five years' middle management experience in university student affairs. Submit letter of application and resume to IUPUI Dept. of Personnel, Marcia Free, UN 358.
MOLECULAR GENETICIST, tenure-track faculty pos1t1on in university-based research institute. Desire candidate with interest in neuropsychiatric illnesses. Contact
John Nurnberger Jr., M.D., Ph.D., Institute of Psychiatric Research, I.U. Medical Center, 791 Union Drive, Indianapolis 46202.
(IUPUI is an EO/AA Employer)
SPECIAL PARKING FOR FACULTY VISITING RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS has
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been arranged. To make it easier for you to deliver grant proposals or do 'other business with R&SP, you may park at the south door of the Union Building
in the space marked, "Loading and Unloading Zone: 20 Minute Limit."
CONDOLENCES ARE EXTENDED TO SHIRLEY BOARDMAN DECAUSSIN, director of the IUPUI
Office of Financial Aid, whose beloved husband Edmund deCaussin died July 4 after a long battle with cancer. Memorial contibutions can be made in his name to the Indianapolis Urban League, Att: Sam Jones, 859 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis 46205.
BLACK CHURCH MINISTERS GROUP GETS NATIONAL ATTENTION
A local group of black church ministers who have been working with Vice Chancellor J.
Herman Blake and others at IUPUI to help encourage children in their congregations to get a sound education, is becoming a national voice for urban educational issues. In
addition to other invitations to discuss this unique group, Rev. O. DeWayne Walker, pastor of Phillips Temple CME Church and president of Indianapolis Churches for
Educational Excellence, more recently spoke at the Education Corrnnission of the States national forum and annual meeting in Chicago July 14. The ministers began working with Blake earlier this year in the program believed to be the only one of its kind in the country.--J. Grim
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RUNNERS, WALKERS, ENERGIZERS NEEDED FOR CORPORATE CHALLENGE TEAMS
Men and women of all ages who like to compete in running or walking events, or who like to cheer on those who do, are needed for two IUPUI teams in the annual Corporate
Challenge Sept. 16. More than 100 teams from leading employers in the city will compete in a series of track events at the Track and Field Stadium. They include a lOK co-ed relay, SK, 2-mile and 1-mile relays, individual age group events as well as an executive run. There also will be competitions of "company" cheerleaders and mascots. All
employees who work at least 20 hours a week are invited to join the teams and help IUPUI better last year's record of fourth place for the A team. There are age categories for walkers and runners. Especially needed are female participants and anyone in age
categories of under 29, over 50 and over 60. Cheerleaders of the aerobic type and mascots are also needed to "energize" the team, says G. Chris Keeley, director of Personnel at IUPUI. If you wish to become a member of the IUPUI Corporate Challenge Team, call Ruth Ann Ross, 4-1346, or clip and mail the following information soon as possible to her, Emerson Hall, Room 411.
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"SCRAPS! THE RAGTIME GIRL OF OZ," the incredible brainchild of
V. Glasgow Koste, is coming home to play all fall with the children of IUPUI faculty and staff and children all over the state. A fully staged production of "Scraps!" launches the 14th annual tour of the IUPUI Theatre for Young Audiences, directed by Dorothy L. Webb, professor in the School of Liberal Arts. A few bookings are available off-campus and for two performances on campus twice daily at 10 a.m. and noon, Oct. 5-6 and Oct.
12-13. Public performances with single and group ticket sales will be available for Oct. 6-7 and Oct. 13-14. While most suitable for children in grades 1-6,
"Scraps!" will delight people of all ages who enjoy the adventure, the struggle for goodness and the heroes--heroines in this case--all inherent in good theater for the young. Koste, the playwright who lives in Carmel, made the precocious Scraps into one of the strongest female characters among plays for children. Call 4-0557.
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••• people in the professions of caring for older people are invited to register now for the Ninth Annual Geriatrics Medicine Seminar, "Environmental Concepts to Assist Persons with Functional Impairments," Oct. 11 at the Radisson Hotel. Ball State University's Dept. of Architecture is handling some of the presentations. I.U.'s School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Center on Aging and Aged are among those assisting the sponsor, the Indiana Public Health Foundation, Inc., located on campus. Phone 4-7765 for more •
••• Steve Richards, Associate Director of Admissions, is leaving IUPUI to begin his work as vice president for enrollment management at Franklin College. Everyone is invited to a reception for him, Aug. 7, 2-4 p.m. in Cavanaugh Hall, Room 136, Registrar's area.
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