October 2, 2003

Vol. 14, No. 13

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
Ed Delaney, 412-268-1609 (ed47@andrew.cmu.edu) or Bruce Gerson, 412-268-1613 (bg02@andrew.cmu.edu). The newsletter is available on the official.cmu-news and cmu.misc.news bulletin boards.

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Staff members Creig Doyle, Chang-Hsin Chang, Jim Gindlesperger, Guy Winn and Randy Vandermolen are the winners of this year's Andy Awards. The university-wide staff recognition program‹named for Andrew Carnegie and Andrew Mellon‹honors staff for their contributions above and beyond normal job requirements. The winners were announced last Monday at a ceremony in McConomy Auditorium.

—Doyle, director of campus security, received the first-ever Andy Award for culture, recognizing his efforts to foster a welcoming and nurturing workplace environment. Chang, a research programmer in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute, won the award for dedication. The award for citizenship was given to Gindlesperger, the university's loss prevention manager. Guy Winn, a senior accountant in accounting services, was cited for innovation. Randy Vandermolen, a member of the technical staff at the Software Engineering Institute, won the award for enthusiasm. Each winner received $750.

—Bios of the winners are posted on official.cmu-news, Sept. 29.

OCT. 17 SEMINAR COMMEMORATES "THE LEGACY OF BARBARA LAZARUS"

Barbara Lazarus, the university's associate provost for academic affairs who died on July 15, was an inspiration to many in the university community‹a passionate colleague, a trusted mentor and treasured friend. From her arrival at Carnegie Mellon in 1985, she brought the university community to a level of awareness and education that made us ask new questions, think in different ways, and launch reflective discussions on hard, yet vital issues.

—A daylong program celebrating Barbara's life and work begins with breakfast at 8 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17, in Hamburg Hall Auditorium (Room 1000) and concludes at 5:30 p.m. The schedule is posted on official.cmu-news, Sept. 24.

—Reservations for the luncheon must be made by Monday, Oct. 6. Contact Gwendolyne Wood at gw2k@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-8934.

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN BEGINS OCT. 6

Carnegie Mellon's United Way Campaign to support human health and social services for those in need begins Monday, Oct. 6. Those contributing through the Web at www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org/uwac/carnegiemellon will be entered in weekly drawings for a variety of prizes including gift certificates to Borders Books & Music, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Damons, Starbucks, Dave & Buster's and Mitchell's Fish Market. They will also be eligible to win a grand prize‹a $500 gift certificate redeemable at Seven Springs Ski Resort or People's Travel Agency. The grand prize drawing will be held on Monday, Nov. 24.

—"The United Way supports local nonprofit organizations which provide keysafety net services to those in need in this region. These agencies provide respite services and home-delivered meals to senior citizens; health services to individuals affected by crippling diseases; food pantries for the hungry; and family services for the abused," said Provost Mark Kamlet, chairman of the university's campaign. "Regardless of the size of the contribution, whether $5, $10, $100, or $1,000, every donation plays a key roll in our university-wide effort," Kamlet adds. "Our goal this year is $75,000 for the Impact Fund."

—On Oct. 6, donation forms and additional information will be available at tables on the Cut and at the Software Engineering Institute. Eat 'N Park Smiley cookies will be given to those who make a donation at the information tables. Please help those in need by contributing to the United Way. Your gift can help make a difference.

NOMINATIONS REQUESTED FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S EDUCATION AWARDS

The university community is invited to nominate members of the faculty, staff and administration for Carnegie Mellon's three major educational awards: The Academic Advising Award (formerly called the Undergraduate Advising Award), The Robert E. Doherty Award for Sustained Contributions to Excellence in Education and The Ryan Award for Meritorious Teaching.

—Nominations must be received by Monday, Nov. 3. Information is posted on official.cmu-news, Sept. 24.

NEWS BRIEFS

—Staff Council is selling the 2004 Entertainment Books as a service to the campus community for $20 per copy. Cash and checks (payable to Carnegie Mellon University) will be accepted. The 2004 books can be used immediately for discounts at restaurants, movies, sporting events and attractions. Two editions are available: "Pittsburgh" and "Pittsburgh East." The east edition includes coupons for Pittsburgh and the eastern suburbs. Both editions are available from the Staff Council representatives listed on official.cmu-news, Sept. 25.

—The Alumni Office has announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is offering an official Carnegie Melllon Pennsylvania license plate for a one-time fee of $20. A replica of the plate can be viewed on the alumni homepage, www.cmu.edu/alumni. To apply for your official Carnegie Mellon license plate, call the Alumni Office at 800-226-8258 or email alumni-house@andrew.cmu.edu.

PERSONAL MENTION

—Jane Valentine, a second-year graduate student in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been awarded a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Graduate Fellowship. She was one of 101 students selected for an award out of an applicant pool of more than 2,500. Information about the DHS Fellowship program is available at: www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=1716

—Roger Dannenberg, senior research computer scientist and artist, was the keynote speaker at the recent International Computer Music Conference (ICMC 2003) in Singapore. The title of his talk was "Computer Music: A Research Community." Details of the conference are at www.icmc2003.org/

—Michael Trick, professor of operations research and president of the Carnegie Bosch Institute for Applied Studies in International Management, has been appointed vice president/North America of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS) from January 2004 through December 2006. Trick and four other vice presidents will work with the incoming IFORS president "to create programs that expand the international scope of operations research."

—Professor of Political Economy and Public Policy Allan Meltzer has received the 2003 Adam Smith Award for distinguished achievement in the field of business economics, the highest honor given by the National Association for Business Economics.

—Clayton Merrell, assistant professor of art, and Lance Winn, visiting assistant professor of art, are presenting "Two Perspectives on Some Shifting Scopic Regimes" as part of a Southeastern College Art Association Annual Conference panel entitled, "Teaching Painting in the Post-Digital Era." The conference, Oct. 29 - Nov. 1, in Raleigh, N.C., will be co-hosted by North Carolina State University's Department of Art and Design and Meredith College's Department of Art.

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

—onday, Oct. 6: Award-winning architects Fred Koetter and Susie Kim discuss urban planning and building as part of the university's David Lewis Lecture Series. 6:30 p.m., Kresge Recital Hall.

—Tuesday, Oct. 7: Carnegie Mellon Concert Choir, Robert Page, conductor. 8 p.m., Kresge Recital Hall.

—Wednesday, Oct. 8: President Cohon's annual Address to Staff. Noon, McConomy Auditorium, University Center (UC). Refreshments will be provided.

—Saturday, Oct. 11: University Lecture Series. "Money Images: The Cultural Iconography of Currency." Controversial "Money Artist" J.S.G. Boggs. 1 p.m., McConomy Auditorium, UC. Boggs, a former Carnegie Mellon faculty member and an artist who draws money, will discuss the messages and mythology of the images on paper money.

—Saturday, Oct. 11: Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble, Denis Colwell, conductor. 3 p.m., Carnegie Music Hall. Tickets at the door: $5. Broadcast live on WQED-FM 89.3.

—Sunday, Oct. 12: Carnegie Mellon Jazz Ensemble, David Pellow, director. 8 p.m., Kresge Recital Hall.

—Wednesday, Oct. 15: In celebration of this year's Hispanic Heritage Month events, a Diversity Town Meeting focusing on Hispanic issues will be held from 4:30 - 6 p.m., in the Connan Room, UC. To allow for productive conversation at the town meeting, questions and topics for discussion are being solicited prior to the meeting. Send your questions to ehalf@andrew.cmu.edu by Monday, Oct. 6.

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