William Scharnberg, professor of music, performed on the Alphorn at the Shrader Pavillion Oct. 20. The performance was the first event of the regularly scheduled free noontime Friday performances of the pavilion.

JIM BATTISTA, assistant professor of political science, presented "Strategic Political Support for Term Limits" at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Aug. 31-Sept. 3 in Washington, D.C.

JOHN BOOTH, Regents Professor of political science, was published in Repression, Resistance and Democratic Transition in Central America, Scholarly Resources, 2000. He wrote "Costa Rica: Buffeted Democracy" and co-wrote "Civil Society and Democratic Transition in Central America."

DANIEL EMENHEISER, equal opportunity officer, and RICHARD F. TAS, associate professor of merchandising and hospitality management, co-presented "Mature Travelers' and Lodging Managers' Perceptions of Hospitality Services" at the 2000 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Meeting and Exposition, June 24-27 in Chicago.

ANDREW ENTERLINE, assistant professor of political science, presented "Why Intervene? A Split Population Model of International Intervention in Internal Conflicts" at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Aug. 31-Sept. 3 in Washington, D.C.

FRANK FEIGERT, Regents Professor of political science, received $19,141 from the National Science Foundation to conduct the Texas portion of the Southern Grassroots Project.

LORENZO GARCIA, assistant professor of dance and theatre arts, received the Barbara Salisbury Alliance Award from the American Alliance for Theater and Education. The award honors continued service in the field of theatre education. Garcia's article "Placing 'Diverse Voices' at the Center of Teacher Education: A Pre-Service Teacher's Conception of Educacion and Appeal to Caring" was published in Youth Theatre Journal, vol. 14, 2000, and his article "Significant Theatre at the U.S.-Mexico Border: A Production Review of Our Lady of the Tortilla" was published in Stage of the Art, vol. 11, no. 4. A presentation he made at the International Conference of the Academy for Creative Teaching, Jan. 5-7 in Lucerne, Switzerland, titled "Advancing the Dialogue With Autobiographical Essays and Culture Circles," is a chapter in the published proceedings.

KEN GODWIN, Regents Professor of political science, presented "The Impacts of New Technologies on Lobbying Activities" at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Aug. 31-Sept. 3 in Washington, D.C.

PETE A.Y. GUNTER, Regents Professor of philosophy and religion studies, delivered a talk, "Environmental Philosophy: Mainstream of the Future or Intellectual Orphan," in the Wayne Leys Lecture Series on Ethics and Public Policy, Sept. 29 at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He was published in the Texas Journal of Science, vol. 52, no. 3 supplement. The article is the plenary presentation of the Big Thicket Science Conference: "Leopold's Land Ethics, Texas and the Big Thicket: An Obligation to the Land."

KARL HO, adjunct in political science, and graduate student MAX YU presented "Asian Values: Democratization, Human Rights and Economic Development in 20th-Century Taiwan and Beyond" at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Aug. 31-Sept. 3 in Washington, D.C. Ho and alumnus JOHN KING co-presented "When Variability Does Not Vary: Modeling Human Rights in Time and Space" at the meeting.

L. PERRY KOZIRIS, assistant professor of kinesiology, health promotion and recreation, was published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, vol.14, no. 3, Aug. 2000. The article he co-wrote is titled "Relationships Between Serum Testosterone, Cortisol and Weightlifting Performance."

JIM MEERNIK, associate professor of political science, co-presented "Presidential Influence on the Supreme Court: Solicitor General as Amicus" and co-presented with alumnus MICHAEL AULT "Information Heterogeneity and Public Evaluations of U.S. Presidents' Foreign Policies" at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Aug. 31-Sept. 3 in Washington, D.C.

STEVE POE, associate professor of political science and Christian Family Professor of Peace Studies, and alumna LINDA CAMP KEITH were published in The U.S. and Human Rights: Looking Inward and Outward, University of Nebraska Press, 2000. Their work is titled "The U.S., the I.M.F. and Human Rights: A Policy Relevant Approach."

ARLEEN SUGANO, assistant professor of dance and theatre arts, gave a presentation on partnered dance principles and injury prevention at the Medical Problems of Musicians and Dancers symposium, June 24 in Aspen, Colo.

ALEX TAN, assistant professor of political science, and graduate student MAX YU were published in Electoral Studies, December 2000. Their article is titled "The December 1998 Elections in Taiwan." TAN co-presented "Political Choices and Economic Outcomes: A Perspective on the Differential Impact of the Financial Crisis on South Korea and Taiwan" at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Aug. 31-Sept. 3 in Washington, D.C.

NEAL TATE, Regents Professor of political science and dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies, and alumna STACIE HAYNIE co-presented "The Role of Collaboration Between Indigenous and American Scholars in Comparative Judicial Research" at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Aug. 31-Sept. 3 in Washington, D.C.

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DIANA BERNSHAUSEN, assistant professor of teacher education and administration, and STEVE TIPPS, professor of teacher education and administration, are featured in a Sept. 9 Fort Worth Star-Telegram article on the UNT Professional Development School in Northwest School District.

The effects of meningitis and the availability of a vaccine are discussed by REGINALD BOND, executive director of the UNT Health and Wellness Center, in the Sept. 25 Denton Record-Chronicle.

Developing a taste for opera in children is the goal of STEPHEN DUBBERLY and PAULA HOMER, associate professors of music. Both are featured in an article discussing the UNT opera series in the Sept. 26 Dallas Morning News. Another article on the UNT opera program appears in the Sept. 24 Denton Record-Chronicle.

RANDALL S. GUTTERY, associate professor of finance, insurance, real estate and law, comments on the impact of a new Wal-Mart on property values in the Sept. 22 Fort Worth Business Press. In another article in the same issue, Guttery discusses eminent domain, condemnation and the impact on private property.

The change in administrative positions for Chancellor ALFRED F. HURLEY and President NORVAL POHL is the topic of articles in the Sept. 18 Dallas Morning News and the Oct. 14 Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The top challenges for the university and UNT's master plan are featured in an Oct. 5 Denton Record-Chronicle article on the new president.

RUSS STUKEL, associate director of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, and KEVIN RODEN, assistant director of TAMS student life, are featured in a Sept. 26 San Antonio Express-News article on the academy.

KAREN WEILLER, associate professor of kinesiology, health promotion and recreation, and her research on gender bias in Olympics coverage are featured in articles in the Sept. 20 Denton Record-Chronicle and the Sept. 24 Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

BERNARD WEINSTEIN, professor of applied economics and director of the University Center for Economic Development and Research, discusses an increase in income levels and its impact on the Texas economy in the Sept. 27 Dallas Morning News.

Anniversaries of 15 years or more are listed in the print version of InHouse@UNT, and photos, if available, are included for those celebrating 30 years or more. See a full listing at www.unt.edu/inhouse/bulletinboard.htm.

45 years

• Ken Bahnsen, Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation

40 years

• Orrin Smith Kiker, Journalism
• Luther Paden Neeley, Accounting

35 years

• Ishmael Bustinza, Foreign Languages and Literatures
• Earl McCallon, Technology and Cognition
• Lee Nahrgang, Foreign Languages and Literatures
• Leroy James Theriot, Chemistry
• Roland Vela, Biological Sciences
• William Warde, English

30 years

• Lloyd Fitzpatrick, Biological Sciences
• Tom Klammer, Accounting
• Robert Maughan, Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation
• Betty Norwood, Chemistry
• J.B. Spalding, Business Computer Information Systems
• Neal Tate, Graduate School

20 years

• Barbara Coe, Marketing
• Roger Ditzenberger, Technology and Cognition
• Tom Evenson, Community Service
• Henry Gibbons, Music
• Alfred F. Hurley, Chancellor
• Wayne Spence, Business Computer Information Systems
• Richard Stream, Speech and Hearing Sciences
• Kathleen Swigger, Computer Sciences

15 years

• Robert Benjamin, Biological Sciences
• Guenter Gross, Biological Sciences
• Tom Jacob, Computer Sciences
• Birdia Johnson, Dining Services
• Linda Rollins, Athletics
• Nelda Turner, Dining Services
• Chao-Chih Yang, Computer Sciences

10 years

• Tom Barton, Social Work
• Alberta Caswell, Materials Science
• Gloria Cox, Political Science
• Tami Deaton, EESAT Support
• Harry Ellis, Economics
• Donna Fleming, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
• Millie Giles, Visual Arts
• Harrell Gill-King, Biological Sciences
• Ken Godwin, Political Science
• Charles Guarnaccia, Psychology
• Eugene Hargrove, Philosophy and Religion Studies
• Zhibing Hu, Physics
• Stan Ingman, Applied Gerontology
• Leon Kappelman, Business Computer Information Systems
• Lisa Kennon, Merchandising and Hospitality Management
• Marie Christine Koop, Foreign Languages and Literatures
• Ben Levin, Radio, Television and Film
• Ruthann Masaracchia-Donahue, Women's Studies
• Harald McFarling, Facilities Planning
• Michael Monticino, Mathematics
• Baron Keith Moss, Dining Services
• Jose Perez, Physics
• Kathryn Raign, English
• Johnny Sue Reynolds, Merchandising and Hospitality Management
• Dan Rodeheaver, Sociology
• Juan Rodriguez, Dining Services
• Mike Sayler, Technology and Cognition
• Douglas Sprague, Visual Arts
• Debra Terrill, Admissions
• Karen Weiller, Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation
• Richard White, Management

5 years

• Consuelo Ballom, TRIO Center for Student Development
• Beth Bernthal, Speech and Hearing Sciences
• Jerome Davis, Engineering Technology
• John Hedlund, Athletics
• Paul Hons, Education
• Irma Jones, Drug and Alcohol Prevention
• Karen Lioy, Intensive English Language Institute
• Michael Lioy, Intensive English Language Institute
• Eric Russell, Athletics

RUTH MICHLER, 33, associate professor of mathematics, died Nov. 1 in Boston after being struck by a construction vehicle as she waited to cross an intersection on her bicycle. She had worked at UNT since 1994.

She was born March 8, 1967, in Ithaca, N.Y., and grew up in Germany. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Oxford and master's and doctoral degrees from the University of California at Berkeley. Before joining UNT, she taught at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, and at Berkeley.

She was serving as a visiting scholar at Northeastern University in Boston as part of a one-year grant from the National Science Foundation. Her areas of expertise included algebraic geometry, cyclic homology and singularities. She was a member of the American Mathematical Society and an active researcher.

Funeral services were in Germany, where her parents and younger sister live.

CLAUDE YOUNG, 83, of Krugerville, died Oct. 3 at Denton Community Hospital. He retired from UNT in 1982 after working for 16 years as a plumber in the Physical Plant.

Young was born Aug. 27, 1917, in Hartshorn, Okla. After he retired from UNT, he worked as a plumber with the Aubrey Independent School District. He was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include his wife, Bertie Young of Krugerville; two daughters, Kay Mills of Aubrey and Kim Young of Krugerville; one son, David Young of Krugerville; one stepdaughter, Betty Fender of McAlister, Okla.; two stepsons, James and Ronnie Sheppard, both of Indianola, Okla.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren.

Services were at the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Belew Cemetery in Aubrey.

See a full listing of events at www.unt.edu/events

Women Photographers from Japan: An Incomplete History Exhibit, Nov. 30-Dec. 12, UNT Art Gallery.

UNT Jazz Singers, 8 p.m. Dec. 1, Winspear Performance Hall, Murchison Performing Arts Center. Concert is free.

Giacomo Puccini's LaBoheme, 8 p.m. Dec. 1-2 and 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Lyric Theater, Murchison Performing Arts Center. Call 369-7802 for ticket information.

Other featured articles in this issue:

• Fire damages Speech/Drama Building
• Athletic director resigns
• Students approve referendum to build new recreation center
• Weather closing information
• Presentation gives insights into NSF
• Web site created for parents
• Awards presented at sack lunch
• Fast food is becoming the family cook despite shortcomings
• TAMS students advance in science competition
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