January 29, 2004

Vol. 14, No. 27

The "8 1/2 x 11 News" is published each week by the University Advancement Division. News of campus interest should be sent to one of the following editors:   Ed Delaney, 412-268-1609 (ed47@andrew.cmu.edu)
  Bruce Gerson, 412-268-1613 (bg02@andrew.cmu.edu)
  Susan Cribbs, 412-268-7521 (cribbs@andrew.cmu.edu)

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In the event of more severe weather, members of the university community should tune in to KDKA-TV, WTAE-TV, WPXI-TV, Fox 53, KDKA-Radio or KQV-Radio for an official university announcement regarding delays, cancellation of classes and/or office closings. Unless otherwise noted, the cancellation of classes will include evening classes at the Heinz School and Graduate School of Industrial Administration. Announcements will also be posted to the Carnegie Mellon main switchboard (412-268-2000), the Web (www.cmu.edu) and the official.cmu-news and cmu.misc.news bulletin boards. Email will also be sent to all faculty, staff and students from Enrollment Services. Unless an official notification is issued, the university will maintain normal operations.

—While Carnegie Mellon may cancel classes or close offices due to severe weather, the university cannot close operations because it provides residential space and services for thousands of students on campus. Essential employees, including Facilities Management Services, University Police, Computing Services and Dining Services, are to report for work. Supervisors must identify and brief essential personnel regarding their responsibilities during severe weather.

STUDENTS DESIGN PRODUCT TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER PRODUCTIVITY

A Carnegie Mellon mechanical engineering project class has designed a product that could save time and money for Kennametal, Inc. customers. "The innovative new device allows for some quick change of worn or used tools," said John VanKirk, chief technology officer of Kennametal, Inc., a Latrobe-based global tooling solutions supplier. "And we have filed for a patent on this student-design." The device, called Insta-Insert, allows for multi-insert cutting heads to be replaced in a matter of minutes rather than the traditional 30- to 40-minute downtime that is required.

—Kennametal sponsored the capstone senior design class with financial support, guest lectures from Kennametal experts, a technical coach for each team and a trip to the Quentin C. McKenna Technology Center in Latrobe.

—More than 40 engineering students worked in teams of four and created everything from a machinist's apron that protects workers from stinging lubricant and flying chips to a chiller that keeps unhealthy bacteria out of a machine lubricant.

NEWS BRIEFS

—President Cohon will hold an open student office hour at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. Students interested in meeting Dr. Cohon should contact Dean of Student Affairs Michael Murphy at mm1v@andrew.cmu.edu.

—The University Libraries has a new circulating recreational DVD collection, a gift from Virginia Wright Schatz (A'43). Students selected the 116 titles currently in the circulating collection, which are listed in the library catalog (search by Item Type "Recreational DVDs") and may be checked out from the Video Collection, Hunt Library Lower Level. Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; noon-5 p.m., Saturday; noon-11 p.m., Sunday. A current Carnegie Mellon ID is required.

—Orientation 2004 Counselor applications are available in Student Affairs in Warner Hall, UC Info Desk and in both the Student Life and Orientation offices in Morewood Gardens. Applications are due Feb. 13. For more information contact Anne Witchner at aw0w@andrew.cmu.edu or at 8-4886.

—February is Black History Month. The theme is "Learning through History to Make a Difference Today." The month-long schedule of events is posted on official.cmu-news, Jan. 27. All events are free and open to the public.

—The Fifth Year Scholar program offers an opportunity for a small number of exceptional students who have contributed in outstanding ways to the academic and extracurricular life of the university to remain at Carnegie Mellon for one full year following the completion of their normal course of study. They are supported by free tuition and a scholarship grant. Applications, due by Monday, Feb. 16, are available in the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, Warner Hall 301 and at www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/fifth. Offers will be made in mid-April. Information: official.cmu-news, Jan. 27.

PERSONAL MENTION

—Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, the J.C. Warner Professor of Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, is among the world's most highly cited chemists. In a list of the top 100 scientists recently compiled by Essential Science Indicators, Matyjaszewski ranked 16th among all fields of chemistry. Matyjaszewski developed atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), a method that has greatly advanced polymer synthesis. His first ATRP paper, which appeared in the Journal of the American Chemical Society in 1995, has been cited more than 500 times.

—Swearingen University Professor Arthur Westerberg and Emeritus Professor and former CIT Dean Herbert Toor, both in the Chemical Engineering Department, are authors of four of the top 100 most highly cited papers of all time published in the American Institute of Chemical Engineering Journal. The top 100 papers are listed in the journal's January 2004 issue. Westerberg is the author of the 51st most highly cited paper and Toor is author of the 58th, 82nd and 93rd.

—The IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors has awarded its 2004 Harry M. Goode Memorial Award to Edmund Clarke Jr., Fore Systems Professor of Computer Science. He was selected "for significant and pioneering contributions to formal verification of hardware and software systems, and for the profound impact these contributions have had on the electronics industry." A list of previous recipients, including the late Professor Allen Newell, is posted at http://www.computer.org/awards/awdhg.htm

—Michael Trick, Professor of Operations Research, Bosch Professor and president, Carnegie Bosch Institute for Applied Studies, has been appointed Vice President/North America for the International Federation of Operational Research Societies, 2004-2006.

—James Duesing, associate professor of Art, will exhibit his animation "Tender Bodies" in the International Competition of the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival in France, Jan. 30 - Feb. 7. He is also curating an exhibition of recent animation as part of the Aronoff Center for Performing Arts Intermedia Series in Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 6-8. Duesing will be presenting his work Feb. 26 at the University of Washington, Seattle, and Feb. 27 at Evergreen University, Olympia, Washington.

—Sara F. Mahoney (HS'99), and Lisa Drake have joined University Advancement as Special Gift officers. Mahoney was most recently an account executive with MediaVest Worldwide in New York City. Drake, who will join the staff Feb. 16, was associate dean of external relations at Walnut Hill School in Natick, Mass.

—Melissa Krebs has been promoted from Andrew Carnegie Society Gift Officer to Special Gift Officer, effective March 1. She is the former director of development for the Neighborhood Academy in Pittsburgh.

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

—Jan. 29 - 31 & Feb. 1: Opera. "Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny." A joint production of the Schools of Music and Drama. Music by Kurt Weill. Gregory Lehane, stage director. Robert Page, music director. 8 p.m., Jan. 29, 30 and 31. 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1. Philip Chosky Theatre, Purnell Center. Ticket info: 412-268-2407.

—Friday, Jan. 30: Lecture. "Black and Brown in South Central Los Angeles: Perspectives on the 'New' Racial Frontier in American Cities." Albert Camarillo, professor of American History at Stanford University and director of the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. 3:30 p.m. refreshments. 4 - 5:30 p.m. lecture and discussion. Giant Eagle Auditorium, lower level, Baker Hall. Sponsored by the Center for Africanamerican Urban Studies and the Economy (CAUSE) Department of History.

—Tuesday, Feb. 3: Career Forum, sponsored by the H&SS Dean's Office and the Carnegie Mellon Career Center. 6 - 8 p.m., University Center, Rangos Hall. The forum is an opportunity to talk with alumni and employers about career paths and opportunities. Open to all Carnegie Mellon students. Information:
http://www.hss.cmu.edu/pds

—Tuesday, Feb. 3: Black History Lecture. Albert French, Vietnam veteran, author and photographer
Noon - 1p.m. Connan Room, UC. Free.

—Wednesday, Feb. 4: University Libraries Reception celebrating its new collection of Recreational DVDs and donor Virginia Wright Schatz (A'43).
4 - 5 p.m., Hunt Library, lower level. Open to the Carnegie Mellon community.

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