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April 13, 2009 | Vol. 37, No. 29 
 
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 Intel Chairman To Speak At Commencement
 

The man credited with perfecting Intel's powerful microprocessors will speak at UM's 112th Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, at the Adams Center.

Craig Barrett, chairman of the board for technology giant Intel Corp., will speak at the 9:30 a.m. ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Technology. He will speak again during the 2 p.m. ceremony for the professional schools of business administration, fine arts, journalism and education, and the Colleges of Forestry and Conservation and Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences.

UM will present two honorary doctorate degrees during the Commencement ceremonies, as well. Caleb Shields, a resident of the Fort Peck Reservation, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the morning ceremony, and Phyllis Washington of Missoula will receive an Honorary Doctor of Education degree during the afternoon ceremony.

Read the Full News Release 


 Lecture Looks At Origins Of US Constitution
 

The final installment of the 2008-09 President's Lecture Series at UM -- "Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution" -- will begin at 8 p.m. Monday, April 20, in the University Theatre. The event is UM's annual Lucile Speer Memorial Lecture.

The lecture will be presented by Woody Holton, associate professor of history at the University of Richmond and author of a book of the same title, published in 2007. The book was named "Best Book of the Year" by the Boston Globe and was a finalist for the 2007 National Book Award and the 2008 George Washington Book Prize.

Earlier that day from 3:10 to 4:30 p.m., Holton will give a seminar titled "Abigail Adams: Entrepreneur" in Gallagher Business Building Room 123. Both events are free and open to the public.

President's Lecture Series 


 J-School Announces 2009 Pollner Professor
 

Esquire magazine writer-at-large Chris Jones will be the 2009 T. Anthony Pollner Distinguished Professor at the UM School of Journalism.

Jones, who also is a contributing writer for ESPN: The Magazine, won a National Magazine Award for Feature Writing in 2005 for his story "Home," about three astronauts stranded on the space station when the shuttle Columbia exploded. He is a finalist for this year's National Magazine Award in Feature Writing for his story "The Things That Carried Him," about the return of the body of a dead soldier from Iraq. The story was published in the May 2008 issue of Esquire.

Jones has been a writer for Esquire since 2002 and for ESPN since 2008. While at The National Post, he won an award as Canada's outstanding young journalist. His work has appeared in both Best American Magazine Writing and Best American Sports Writing.

At UM, Jones will teach a course in narrative nonfiction writing and will serve as a mentor for students at the Montana Kaimin. He'll also deliver a public lecture in October.

 


 Composers Showcase Concerts Begin Today
 

The Composers Showcase at UM will feature four concerts today and Tuesday, April 14, that include new works by UM students and pieces by visiting guest composer Samuel Adler. The concerts will take place at 2:10 and 7:30 p.m. each day in the Music Recital Hall.

Adler will discuss his compositional history, process and philosophy, and will play musical examples in a lecture titled "A Composer in America" at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, in the Music Recital Hall. All concerts and the lecture are free and open to the public.

For more information, call the Department of Music at 243-6880 or e-mail griz.music@umontana.edu.

 


 CNN Senior VP To Give Dean Stone Lecture
 

Jack Womack, CNN senior vice president and 34-year broadcast and cable veteran, will discuss the proliferation of the new media outlets in the 52nd annual Dean Stone Lecture sponsored by UM's School of Journalism.

The lecture, "The New Media is Already the Old Media," begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in Skaggs Building Room 169. It is free and open to the public.

Womack is senior vice president of domestic news operations and administration for CNN/U.S. and is based at CNN world headquarters in Atlanta.

For more information, call the School of Journalism at 243-4001.

School of Journalism 


 Paleontologist Presents Research
 

Renowned paleontologist Paul Sereno will share his research about the dinosaurs, giant crocodiles and ancient humans that inhabited the Sahara Desert at UM on Tuesday, April 14. He will present "The Lost Worlds of the Sahara" at 7:30 p.m. in the North Underground Lecture Hall.

Sereno is a professor at the University of Chicago. His expeditions in the Sahara Desert have led to the discovery of several new species of dinosaurs, including a 110-million-year-old crocodile that measured 40 feet in length.

The lecture is sponsored by the Montana Anthropology Students Association, UM and the UM Foundation's Excellence Fund.

 


 Kyi-Yo Celebration At Adams Center April 17-18
 

The public is invited to share in American Indian heritage and artistry during the 41st Annual Kyi-Yo Celebration at UM on Friday and Saturday, April 17-18. The celebration offers community members a chance to enjoy the skills of champion American Indian dancers and drummers from across the region.

This year's theme is "Walking in Two Worlds." Events kick off with a grand entry featuring dancers in traditional dress at 6 p.m. Friday in the Adams Center. Additional grand entry events take place at noon and 6 p.m. Saturday.

General admission is $5 Friday, $8 for all day Saturday and $5 for Saturday evening. Weekend passes can be purchased for $12. For more information, e-mail Kyi-Yo President Amanda Decker at kyiyo@yahoo.com.

Kyi-Yo Celebration 


 Tickets Available For Capstone Dinner
 

UM's College of Technology will hold its annual Capstone Dinner on Saturday, May 2. The theme of this year's dinner is "The Elegant Side of Montana."

The dinner, a fundraiser for the Culinary Student Education Fund, will feature local Montana culture and cuisine. The event will be held at the commons area of the COT Administration Building. It will include a silent auction and live entertainment.

Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour, hot appetizers and a cold appetizer buffet. A five-course meal with a variety of wine and local beer will follow. The menu for this year's dinner includes herbed spinach salad with pickled cherries and goat cheese crepe; the Treasure State Triple (trout three ways); roast Montana strip loin with bleu cheese scalloped potatoes and glazed baby vegetables; champagne rhubarb sorbet; and Montana huckleberry s'mores.

Tickets cost $80 each. They are available at the COT Cashier's Office or by calling 243-7870. For more information, call 243-7880.

 


 'Medea' Takes The Stage April 28
 

The Department of Drama/Dance will present a unique look at the classic Greek tragedy "Medea" at 7:30 p.m. April 28-May 2 and May 5-9 in the Masquer Theatre.

To show appreciation for long-standing commitment and service to UM, President Dennison and the drama/dance department will provide faculty and staff one free ticket to the production. In addition, a second ticket may be purchased for $7.

To get faculty/staff tickets, present your Griz Card at the Drama/Dance Box Office in the PAR/TV Center. For more information about "Medea," visit the Department of Drama/Dance Web site.

Department of Drama/Dance 


 'Odyssey of the Stars' At UM April 18
 

The UM School of Fine Arts will celebrate the achievements of Montana icons and UM alumni Monte Dolack and Mary Beth Percival at the ninth annual "Odyssey of the Stars: A Celebration of Artistic Journeys" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in the University Theatre.

The School of Fine Arts features two selected alumni at each year's "Odyssey of the Stars," a town and gown event held to honor alumni, showcase current students and exhibit the school's achievements to the Missoula community. The event is a benefit for the school's Scholarship Fund.

This year's event features student music, dance and film, along with art by Dolack and Percival. Special guests include past Odyssey honoree Rob Quist.

Individual tickets cost $30 for the general public and $15 for students. They can be purchased online at GrizTix, at all GrizTix outlets and by phone at 243-4051 or 888-MONTANA. Odyssey sponsorships with select seating and a VIP reception are available. For more information, call the School of Fine Arts at 243-4971 or visit the "Odyssey of the Stars" Web site.

"Odyssey of the Stars" 


 Conference Features Undergrad Research
 

The UM Conference on Undergraduate Research will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 17, on the third floor of the University Center.

The conference, which is free and open to the public, offers students opportunities for poster and oral research presentations, musical performances and readings from original creative works. This year more than 140 projects will be presented, including more than 70 research posters that will be on display from 11 a.m. to noon and from 3 to 4 p.m.

UM anthropology Associate Professor Kelly Dixon will give the conference plenary address, "An Archaeology of Desperation: The Donner Party's Winter in the Sierra Nevada," at 12:30 p.m. in the University Center Theater.

For more information, call the Davidson Honors College at 243-2541. A complete schedule of events is on the conference Web site.

UM Conference on Undergraduate Research 


 MTCC Announces Donate Life Challenge
 

Montana Campus Compact, in partnership with the Montana Office for Community Service and the Donate Life Today Registry, will sponsor a statewide organ, eye and tissue donation online registry drive during National Volunteer Week, April 19-27.

Campus administrators, staff and faculty members are asked to register their wishes on the registry Web site. Prizes will be awarded to Montana campuses that get the greatest number of new registrants.

For more information, call Josh Vanek of MTCC at 243-5177.

Donate Life Today Registry 


 Academic Advisers To Meet In Missoula
 

UM and Montana State University will co-host the Northwest Region 8 conference of the National Academic Advising Association, "Adventures in Advising: Reaching New Heights in Student Success," April 27-29 at the Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park in Missoula. The event will bring together academic advisers in higher education from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon.

The association promotes and supports quality academic advising in institutions of higher education to enhance the educational development of students. More information about the conference is on the association's Web site.

National Academic Advising Association 


 WellAwards Reminder
 

For those who registered for the WellAwards program in September 2008, the deadline to submit credits for this year's program is Thursday, April 30. Instructions are on the MUS Wellness Web site.

Faculty, staff and spouses who are enrolled in the MUS Medical Benefits Plan are eligible for the WellAwards program. WellAwards participants can receive $100 by taking part in health-related activities. Be sure to sign up for next year's program by June 30 on the MUS Wellness Web site.

MUS Wellness 


 WellCheck Registration Reminder
 

UM's spring WellCheck events will take place from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21-22, in University Center Room 330.

The deadline to make appointments for blood tests is Sunday, April 19. Go to the MUS Wellness Web site for online registration.

MUS Wellness 


 Staff Senate Meeting Schedule
 

The Staff Senate meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Wednesday of each month in University Center Rooms 330-331 during spring semester. Meetings are open to the campus community. More information is available on the Staff Senate Web site.

Staff Senate 


 Faculty Senate Meeting Schedule
 

The final Faculty Senate meeting for spring semester will be held at 3:10 p.m. Thursday, May 14, in Gallagher Business Building Room 123. More information is available on the Faculty Senate Web site.

Faculty Senate 


 President Dennison's Office Hours
 

Each semester, President Dennison welcomes members of the campus community to meet with him to discuss issues and topics of their choice.

The President's office hours for spring semester are:

  • Thursday, April 30: 1-3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 6: 1-3 p.m.


Please call 243-2311 or e-mail prestalk@umontana.edu to make an appointment to meet with President Dennison during these times.

 


 Faculty/Staff Socials
 

Socials will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Fridays in the Davidson Honors College Lounge. Spring semester dates and event sponsors are:

  • April 17: College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences
  • April 24: Summer Programs
  • May 1: Continuing Education
  • May 8: President Dennison


 


 News About U
 

News About U The peer-reviewed publication "Including Ethics in Business Curriculum," by co-authors Department of Management and Marketing Professor Nader Shooshtari, Department of Geography Senior Lecturer Udo Fluck and Jack Reece of Cleveland State University, was presented by Shooshtari at the annual conference of the Association of Marketing Theory and Practice held in March at Jekyll Island, Georgia.

Environmental studies Associate Professor Neva Hassanein was elected vice president of the Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society. Founded in 1987, the society promotes interdisciplinary scholarship in the areas of agriculture, food and rural studies. AFHVS publishes the international journal Agriculture and Human Values.

 


 Publications
 

Books and Publications Beck, David R.M. 2009. "Standing Out Here in the Surf: The Termination and Restoration of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians of Western Oregon in Historical Perspective." Oregon Historical Quarterly, 110(1), 6-37.

Drake, Richard. 2008. "Evola? Romantico e antiamericano..." In Il Maestro della Tradizione; Dialoghi su Julius Evola. (Ed.) Marco Iacona. Naples:Controcorrente. pp. 305-309.

Hughes, Rosemary (with others). 2008. "Do Secondary Conditions Explain the Relation Between Depression and Health Care Cost in Women with Physical Disabilities?" Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 89(10), 1880-1886.

Sriraman, Bharath (co-editor). 2009. Interdisciplinarity, Creativity and Learning: Mathematics with Literature, Paradoxes, History, Technology & Modeling. Charlotte, NC:Information Age Publishing. 248 pp.

Sriraman, Bharath (co-author). 2009. "The Mathematics of Estimation: Possibilities for Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Social Consciousness." Interchange: A Quarterly Review of Education, 40(2).

 


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