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Thomas C. Kaufman, Distinguished Professor of biology and an investigator
for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, was awarded the Edwin Grant Conklin Medal at the
recent Society for Developmental Biology meeting at Stanford University, June 20-25. The
Conklin Medal is awarded each year to a member of the society in recognition of significant and
sustained contributions to the field of developmental biology. Kaufman's lab is known for its
studies of cytogenetics, developmental genetics and molecular genetics of Drosophila.
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James Weigand, dean of the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) between 1979
and 1993, recently received an Outstanding Service Award from Augustana College in Rock
Island, Ill. Weigand graduated from Augustana in 1952. Now special assistant to the president of
the IU Foundation, Weigand helped establish SCS programs in Iran, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and
South Africa.
Ernest Davidson, Distinguished Professor of chemistry, received an honorary
degree at the spring commencement of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute. Gov.
Frank O'Bannon was among the six honorary degree recipients May 30. Davidson was honored
for his contributions to the theoretical understanding of molecules and chemical reactions.
Davidson received his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Rose-Hulman in 1958.
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Rob Nosofsky, psychology, has been selected by the College of Arts and
Sciences Alumni Association for the 1998 Distinguished Faculty Award. The award and a check
for $1,500 will be presented to him at the COAS recognition banquet Oct. 23.
Gary Hieftje, Distinguished Professor of chemistry, is the 1998 winner
of the American Chemical Society, Division of Analytical Chemistry Award for Excellence in
Teaching. A special symposium was organized in his honor at the ACS national meeting, Aug. 23-27, in Boston.
Elizabeth Gatewood has been named director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Kelley School of Business. She will hold the Jack M. Gill Chair of entrepreneurship and be a clinical professor management.
In honor of Greek Independence Day (March 25), the president of Greece awarded Evangelos Coufoudakis, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, the decoration of "Commander of the Order of the Phoenix," the highest decoration given to non-Greek citizens for services to the cause of Hellenism. Coufoudakis was one of 20 recipients, including two former prime ministers from Australia, the mayor of Hanover, Germany, the rector of the University of Mariopolis in Ukraine and various other international figures. Each was recognized according to contributions in the political, cultural, economic or social sphere. Coufoudakis was recognized for his involvement in politics, in the Greek-American community, and in the advancement of the study of modern Greece in the United States. He is also serving his second three-year term as president of the 500 member Modern Greek Studies Association, the premier interdisciplinary organization in the U.S. dedicated to the study of modern Greece and Cyprus and is vice president of the Educational Foundation of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, the oldest Greek-American organization in the country. In 1995, Coufoudakis established the Foundation for Hellenic Studies, a foundation supported by private donations, intended to promote the study of modern Greece and Cyprus in the U.S. The foundation offers grants to universities, libraries and individuals. IPFW's Helmke Library has benefitted from these grants. Coufoudakis traveled to Chicago June 1 for the awards ceremony at the Consulate General of Greece.
Ahmad R. Karim has been named interim dean of the School of Business and Management Sciences.
Susan B. Hannah has been named interim vice chancellor for academic affairs. She has been on the faculty of Western Michigan University and is an active member of the grant writing and governance committee of "Building Bridges between the University and the Nonprofit Community," a $400,000 grant program of the Kellogg Foundation.
Michael Esselstrom, director of instruction and conducting, recently published his book, A Conductor's Guide to Symphonies I, II, and III of Gustav Mahler (Mellen Press).
Tim Franz, psychology, co-authored an articled published in the July edition of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. "Diagnosing Groups: The Pooling, Management, and Impact of Shared and Unshared Case Information in Team-based Medical Decision Making" discusses the impact of group discussion on the decision-making effectiveness of medical teams.
Nancy Wootton Colborn, Schurz Library, was recently elected to the IU Library Faculty Council as regional campus representative. She will serve a two-year term and will be secretary of the organization for the 1999-2000 term.
Eileen Bender, English, wrote a chapter in Malice in Wonderland:
American Working Girl Scenarios (University of Notre Dame Press, 1998). Bender's chapter,
"The Moral Imagination," discusses image of working women in American literature and film
and how they differ from businessmen. Bender also presented "Lifting Mekhitzah, Dreaming the
Wind" at Portland State University and Reed College in Portland, Ore. Her presentation covered
the conflict between the ideal of setting limits and boundaries for religious practice and the
diminution of female identity and self-worth through gender segregation, exclusion and division.
It was sponsored by the Society for Values in Higher Education.
Barbara Keith, nursing, presented information to new court-appointed special advocates for neglected children in St. Joseph County (CASA) this summer. Her presentation title was "Growth and Development of Children and the Impact of Child Abuse and Neglect."
Beth Kern, business and economics, has been elected to serve as a trustee of the American Taxation Association. Her term runs for two years.
Peter J. Biegel was appointed registrar in June after serving as acting registrar. He will administer grade processing, student enrollment and registration. He also assumed responsibility for the admissions office on an interim basis.
Lori Schmidt has been appointed acting director of development. She previously served as acting director of admissions and acting director of student enrollment.
Randy Landsberg is the new director of facilities management. A 22-year employee, he has been director of construction, maintenance and grounds since 1995.
Gwendolyn Mettetal, education, has been approved as director of the new University Center for Excellence in Teaching (UCET).
Dr. Randall L. Braddom has been named chief executive officer and medical director of Wishard
Health Services and associate dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM).
Braddom will take the positions held by Dr. John F. Williams Jr., professor of medicine, since 1990. Williams retired Sept. 30. Braddom founded the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at IUSM in 1991and has served as department chairman since that time. He will continue serving as a professor in that department.
Also at IUSM, Dr. Michael Koch began his duties as the new chairman of the Department of Urology this spring. Dr. Joseph Chu is the new associate dean for student and curricular affairs which includes professorships in medical education, public health, and obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Mary Dinauer has been named the Nora Letzter Professor of pediatrics and Dr. Ora Pescovitz has been named the Edwin Letzter Professor of pediatrics at IUSM. Dinauer is a specialist in blood disorders and one of the world's leading experts on chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). Pescovitz is a nationally recognized pediatric endocrinologist who recently discovered a novel hormone that may be involved in both reproduction and metabolism. She specializes in the treatment of precocious puberty, a condition in which children begin puberty at a young age because of hormonal imbalances.
The following have received IUPUI International Development Fund grants: Yabin Chen, engineering and technology (ET), "Developing Research Activities with Chinese Universities;" Akin Ecer, ET, "Development of Cooperative Activities with European Research Laboratories on Parallel Computing in Fluid Dynamics;" Sanjiv Gokhale, ET, "Developing Standard Specifications for Underground Infrastructure in Vietnam;" Marjorie Lyles, business, "Analysis of Vietnamese Joint Ventures;" Jerry Miller, science, "Assessment of Metal Contamination, Pulcomayo River, Bolivia;" Nassar Paydar, ET, "Plans for an Engineering School: Mahasarakham, Thailand;" and Barbara Ross, nursing, "Brazil and Indiana: University Linages Program in Nursing Education;"
Susan Kahn has been named national director of the "Public Communication Through Institutional Portfolios: Quality at Urban Public Comprehensive Universities" project, a three-year project supported by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Roger W. Schmenner has been named associate dean in charge of the IU Kelley School of Business' Indianapolis programs. He is a professor of operations management, the Richard M. and Myra Louise Buskirk professor of manufacturing management and co-directs the IU Center for International Business Education and Research.
Jodi James, coordinator of services for students with disabilities, attended the International Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) this summer in Las Vegas. AHEAD is the international organization of professionals in higher education dedicated to ensuring that students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to succeed in college.n She attended sessions titled: "Advising in the Crucial First Year: A Retention Model for Students with Learning Disabilities;" "Legal Issues in Psychological Disabilities;" and "Wheelin' and Dealing'--DSS and ADA Compliance."
Excellence in Advancement, written by William W. Tromble, vice chancellor for external affairs, has been published by Aspen Publishers. The book outlines the theory and practice of institutional advancement professionals at colleges, universities, hospitals and nonprofit organizations.
Chancellor F.C. Richardson is the new vice president of the board of directors for
Kentuckiana Metroversity.
Kyle Ridout, manager of the Ogle Center, and Joelyn Ainley, vice chancellor for student affairs, have completed the 10-month series called Leadership Southern Indiana.
Donald A. Coffin has been named dean of the Division of Business and Economics.
Barry Johnston, sociology and anthropology, is the recipient of the 1998 Scholarly Achievement Award of the North Central Sociological Association. He was recognized for his book, Pitirim A. Sorokin: An Intellectual Biography.
Ernest Smith has been named vice chancellor for student affairs. He was formerly assistant vice
chancellor for student services and director of University Division.
Eleanor Turk, history, has had her book, A History of Modern Germany, published by the Greenwood Publishing Group.
Tom Thomas, fine arts, has been selected to exhibit work at the Eckert Fine Arts Gallery in Naple, Fla. His work is titled Below the Veil.
Paul Barton-Kriese, political science, has had four articled included in the encyclopedia,
Reader's Guide to Women's Studies, published by Fitzroy Dearborn, Chicago. The articles
feature Hanna Arendt, Mary Dyer, Barbara Jordan and Winnie Mandela.
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