October 27, 2000

Thomas Howe, professor of art, together with his project engineer Prof. Peter Jurmala of the School of Architecture of the University of Maryland, presented a paper in October at an international conference at the University of Bologna on "Copertura dei siti archeologici" (Roofing of archeological sites). The paper presented initial design approaches to roofing the villas at Castellammare di Stabia, ancient Stabiae. Howe is director of archaeology and design of the Restoring Ancient Stabaie project. Bologna is the first and oldest university in Europe.

La Vonne I. Neal, assistant professor of education, presented a paper titled "Middle School Students Speak Out About Their Reading Disabilities and Instruction," at the 22nd International Conference on Learning Disabilities on Oct. 21.

Tim O'Neill, professor of political science, delivered the keynote address at the Conference on Hong Kong's Future, co-hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong's Legal Department, on Nov. 16.

Julie M. Thompson, assistant professor of communication, and Jack Green Musselman, instructor of religion and philosophy, will present papers at the Radical Philosophy Association biannual conference in Chicago, Ill., in November. Green Musselman and Thompson's panel will explore the debasement of civil liberties and democracy in the context of World War II legal discourse concerning the "relocation" and "internment" of Japanese Americans. Green Musselman's presentation is titled "Korematsu Misremembered: A Conservative Argument Against Affirmative Action." Thompson's presentation is titled "Discursive Amnesia, Korematsu, and the Possibilities of Discursive Amnesty."

Mary Visser, associate professor of art, participated in a panel at the annual joint meetings for the Southeastern College Art Conference and the Mid-America Art Association, hosted by the Allen R. Hite Art Institute and the University of Louisville. The panel was titled "Introducing the Computer in Fine Arts Foundations." During the panel Visser presented a paper, "Virtual and Reality in the Studio Classroom: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Integrating Software in the Studio Setting" and demonstrated her interactive multimedia tutorial "Three Dimensional Design Forces" for the college student.

Francie Larrieu Smith, SU's cross country coach, and spouse Jimmy Smith, associate professor of kinesiology, will travel to San Jose, Calif. on Nov. 2 for the class of 2000 Sports Hall of Fame inductions where Francie will receive an award. In many ways, this sixth class of local legends to enter the Hall is a class of firsts: the first American to run the mile in less than four minutes (Donald Bowden); the first person to compete in the Rose Bowl as a player, coach and athletic director (Charles "Chuck" Taylor); the first father son duo to be inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame (Jack and John Elway); and Francie is the first Bay Area woman to carry the U.S. flag during the Opening Ceremonies at the Olympic Games. During her three decade career, she won 21 national titles, set 36 American records and 12 world bests, becoming one of the most gifted runners of her time. She has been nationally ranked in every running event from the 800-meters through the marathon. She also was a member of five U.S. Olympic Teams, first in 1972 when she ran 1500-meters, and finally in 1992 when she ran the marathon and carried the U.S. flag at the Opening Ceremonies.

October 18, 2000

Peter Gottschalk, assistant professor of religion and philosophy, organized a panel at the annual conference on South Asia at the University of Wisconsin-Madison titled "Teaching about Muslims." During the panel, he presented a paper, "Challenging Identities: Muslims and Hindus in A Virtual Village," and demonstrated his web site.

In June, Thomas Howe, professor of art, conducted the first field season for the project "Restoring Ancient Stabiae," a project formed to create an archaeological park on the site of several very well preserved Roman seaside villas at Castellammare di Stabia near Pompei. The archaeological activities of the field season included survey control, site survey and archival work. Design work focussed on an 18,000 square foot service building and the creation of an overall master plan. In late September, Howe and project director Richard Etlin from the UMD School of Architecture presented the Master Plan to the Superintendancy of Archaeology and the town of Castellammare. Howe is the field director and planning director (i.e., chief coordinating designer and archaeologist) of the project.

Kimberly Smith, assistant professor of art history, gave a talk titled "Riegl, Expressionism, and the Recovery of Painting" at the German Studies Association annual conference in Houston, in October.

Sahar Shafqat, visiting assistant professor of political science, and senior Elizabeth Jordan presented a paper titled "Pakistan, Islam, and Democracy" at the 29th Annual Conference on South Asia, in Madison, WI.

Bob Snyder and Eric Selbin, associate professors of political science, have book chapters in a new edited volume by Mark Katz, "Revolution: International Dimensions." Snyder wrote "The U.S. and Third World Revolutionary States: Understanding the Breakdown in Relations" and Selbin wrote "Same As It Ever Was: The Future of Revolution at the End of the Century."

October 12, 2000

Peter Gottschalk, assistant professor of religion and philosophy, organized a panel at the annual conference on South Asia at the University of Wisconsin-Madison titled "Teaching about Muslims." During the panel, he presented a paper, "Challenging Identities: Muslims and Hindus in A Virtual Village," and demonstrated his web site.

In June, Thomas Howe, professor of art, conducted the first field season for the project "Restoring Ancient Stabiae," a project formed to create an archaeological park on the site of several very well preserved Roman seaside villas at Castellammare di Stabia near Pompei. The archaeological activities of the field season included survey control, site survey and archival work. Design work focussed on an 18,000 square foot service building and the creation of an overall master plan. In late September, Howe and project director Richard Etlin from the UMD School of Architecture presented the Master Plan to the Superintendancy of Archaeology and the town of Castellammare. Howe is the field director and planning director (i.e., chief coordinating designer and archaeologist) of the project.

Kimberly Smith, assistant professor of art history, gave a talk titled "Riegl, Expressionism, and the Recovery of Painting" at the German Studies Association annual conference in Houston, in October.

Sahar Shafqat, visiting assistant professor of political science, and senior Elizabeth Jordan presented a paper titled "Pakistan, Islam, and Democracy" at the 29th Annual Conference on South Asia, in Madison, WI.

Bob Snyder and Eric Selbin, associate professors of political science, have book chapters in a new edited volume by Mark Katz, "Revolution: International Dimensions." Snyder wrote "The U.S. and Third World Revolutionary States: Understanding the Breakdown in Relations" and Selbin wrote "Same As It Ever Was: The Future of Revolution at the End of the Century."

October 6, 2000

Bruce Cain, assistant professor of music, will sing in Chicago on Oct. 13-14 as part of the Ruth Page Dance Series. These performances are a combination of Art Song Recital and Modern Dance, merging the two mediums in live concert. He also will direct the Opera Theatre at SU on Oct. 21, 22, and 29. Opera Theatre will offer performances of Monteverdi's "Lamento d'Arianna," with added music by Cavalli and Pergolesi. The performances are in the Alma Thomas Theater and are open to the public and free of charge.

Carla Lowry, professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology, will present a session at the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance state convention on Dec. 1. The program is devoted to the issue: "Do Women Need a Football Helmet To Break the Glass Ceiling of Sports Administration?" She was selected to discuss the issue having served as SU's athletic director for 11 years and researching the presence and problems of female coaches and athletic administrators in Texas and nationwide. Lowry also recently spoke to the "Management of Diversity" graduate class at St. Edward's University on issues related to Title IX's history and present status as to compliance.

La Vonne I. Neal, assistant professor of education, had a paper accepted for publication by "The Journal of Special Education." The paper, based on her research study of middle school readers, is titled "Not All Students Learn to Read by Third Grade: Middle School Students Speak Out About Their Reading Disabilities."

Tim O'Neill, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science and Holder of the Tower-Hester Chair in Politics, has published three articles in David Schultz's "The Encyclopedia of American Law" (forthcoming).