April 10, 2003

Vol. 13, No. 37

The "8 1/2 x 11 News" is published each week by the Department of Public Relations. News of campus interest should be sent to
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Carnegie Mellon's graduate programs in art and design, engineering and business rank among the nation's best in U.S. News & World Report magazine's annual analysis of "America's Best Graduate Schools."

—The art and design programs ranked 10th overall, engineering ranked 11th and business 17th. In art and design specialty categories the university ranked 2nd in multimedia/visual communications, third in industrial design and sixth in graphic design. The rankings are based on the results of surveys sent to fine arts deans and department heads.

—In specialty engineering categories, Carnegie Mellon ranked second in computer engineering and 10th in electrical/electronic engineering. The rankings are online at www.usnews.com and will be published in the magazine's April 14 edition.

—In specialty business areas, Carnegie Mellon ranked second in information systems, third in production/operations and fifth in supply chain/logistics. Further information: official.cmu-news, April 7.

PROVOST ANNOUNCES RESTRUCTURING OF CENTER FOR UNIVERSITY OUTREACH

Provost Mark Kamlet has announced that the Center for University Outreach has been restructured as the Center for School Outreach (CSO). The CSO will consist of three units, C-MITES, a program for kindergarten through 7th grade students gifted in mathematics, science, and the language arts, Role Models, which serves African American children of the Hill District in 3rd - 5th grades, and School Science Programs DASH and FAST. The new center will be directed by Judith Hallinen and will report to the Vice Provost for Education. The center will also coordinate the numerous K-12 programs on campus. A small advisory group of Carnegie Mellon faculty and staff will provide guidance.

"TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS & SONS TO WORK DAY" IS APRIL 24

The annual "Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day" (TOD&STW) is Thursday, April 24. The organizing committee has created a day of activities that will provide an enjoyable and rewarding experience for girls and boys ages 9-15. For more information and to register, go to www.andrew.cmu.edu/org/todtw or pick up a TOD&STW packet at the University Center (UC) Information Desk. Registration ends April 18.

NEWS BRIEFS

—Employees who are enrolled in a Carnegie Mellon health benefits plan will soon receive a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) notice by campus mail. The notice describes your rights and Carnegie Mellon's responsibilities under the new law, which goes into effect on April 14, regarding the privacy of your health information. Employees not enrolled in the university's health plans are not affected by HIPAA and will not receive a notice.

—Carnegie Mellon has signed a cooperative agreement with Oxford University to create an international program to host master's students from both universities. The collaborative agreement will create a program of research and teaching that will include Carnegie Mellon's School of Architecture, the Heinz School and Oxford University's School of Geography and the Environment.

PERSONAL MENTION

—Because of the significant contributions of Barbara Freed, Modern Languages; David Lamont, GSIA; Peter Madsen, Ethics; Robert Miller, GSIA; Luis Rico, Architecture; Sylvie Rockmore, Modern Languages; Art Westerberg, Chemical Engineering and David Yaron, Chemistry, the university has received the Institute for International Education Andrew Heiskell Award for Technology Enhanced Learning in International Education.

—Elaine A. King, professor, School of Art, was a faculty-critic-in-residence at the Escuela De Artes Plasticas in San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 19 - 21. She lectured on "Art After Post (Modernism)—Where Do We Go From Here?" She also critiqued senior projects and worked with the faculty on curriculum revision.

—Alan Fletcher, head of the School of Music, had his "An American Song" featured at the recent College Band Directors National Association Convention in Minneapolis. The piece was performed in the convention's opening concert, and a lecture/discussion about it took place the following day. "An American Song" is the subject of an upcoming article published by the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles.

—David Kaufer, head, Department of English, is one of four rhetoric scholars in the nation appointed by the executive board of the Rhetoric Society of America to serve on the steering committee of a new Rhetoric Institute. The institute will plan research seminars, small conferences and retreats for rhetoricians working in different fields (English, communication, linguistics, philosophy, classics) on areas of mutual interest.

—Anita Borg, who received an honorary degree in science and technology from Carnegie Mellon at last year's commencement, died of brain cancer on April 6. She was 54.

—The April 11-12 symposium, "Moving Boundary Problems in Physics, Mathematics and Materials Science," at the Mellon Institute, honors Robert F. Sekerka's 65th birthday and his contributions to the pattern formation and mentorship of young scientists. The list of speakers and topics is posted on official.cmu-news, April 3.

—Theatre design students Jennifer Alexander and Jeff Hinchee were among 10 students who received United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Awards for Young Designers and Technicians in the Performing Arts at USITT's Annual Conference and Stage Expo in Minneapolis. Alexander received the Barbizon Award for Lighting Design and Hinchee received the W. Oren Parker Award for Scene Design.

—Steven Klepper, professor of economics and social science, has been named the Arthur Arton Hamerschlag Professor of Economics and Social Science. He is the 1996 winner of the William H. and Frances S. Ryan Award for Meritorious Teaching from Carnegie Mellon, and the 1984 winner of the Elliott Dunlap Smith Award, which is given by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences for excellent undergraduate teaching. Klepper has studied the evolution and organization of industries, looking at how industries develop over time, how specific companies come to dominate markets, and how that affects technological innovation.

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

—Monday, April 14: Lecture. "Preliminary Examination of Plant Material from the Lewis & Clark Expedition." Harry A. Alden, Microscopist, Smithsonian Center for Material Research and Education. 4:30 p.m., Adamson Wing, Baker Hall.

—Tuesday, April 15: Lecture. "Leadership and Progress." Allan Meltzer, Graduate School of Industrial Administration. The lecture discusses the framework of institutions that the United States developed in the postwar years and the dependence of the world's peace and prosperity on these institutions and U.S. leadership. Meltzer gave the lecture in February to a Washington audience that included the Vice President, several Cabinet officers, Senators, members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and many ambassadors of foreign countries. 4:30 p.m., Adamson Wing.

—April 17 - 19; 22 - 26: The School of Drama presents "One Red Flower: Letters from 'Nam," a new musical composed by Paris Barclay, based on the book "Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam" by Bernard Edelman. The book and musical are based on a collection of actual letters written by soldiers while serving in the Vietnam War. The upcoming School of Drama production will mark "One Red Flower's" first full theatrical production. Tuesday­Thursday: 7:30 p.m., Fridays: 8 p.m. Saturdays: 2 and 8 p.m., Purnell Center.

—Monday, April 21: Distinguished Lecture Series. "Tallying Up Endocrine Disruption: How Much Does It Affect Your Life?" Theodora Colborn, co-author of the book "Our Stolen Future," has been described as the "Rachel Carson of the '90s" for her multidisciplinary approach to research on the effects of everyday chemicals on child development. 4:30 p.m. McConomy Auditorium, UC. Free. Reception and book signing follow from 6 - 7 p.m., Rangos 2, UC.

—Friday, April 25: The university community is invited to a farewell reception for Ann Curran, editor of Carnegie Mellon Magazine, who has announced her resignation after 22 years. 4 - 5:30 p.m., Danforth Lounge, UC.

Further news about the university is available at www.cmu.edu/PR/press_releases/index.html

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