Archives: 1994 Compass Index

This issue, available only in hard copy, can be found in the Miami University Archives

1. German – “German language corridor creates cultural community in Wells Hall. Open-door policy allows friendship, learning in bi-lingual residence.” Written by Betsy Bethel. Story profiles 16 Miami University students who daily practice German culture at Wells Hall. 2.0 page main bar. Photo of German instructor with students outside of Wells Hall and one drop quote.

2. Exodus – “Student magazine celebrates African-American women.” Written by Carrie Dodson. Story profiles Miami University magazine created with the purpose of empowering young African-American women. 1.0 page main bar, 0.5 page sidebar and 0.5 page drop quote. Photo of an issue of Exodus.

3. McKenna – “Miami’s ROTC program thrives despite national budget cuts. Liberal arts education benefit to military training.” Written by Clint Nurnberg. Story profiles the undergraduate and graduate activities and the respective environments of Miami ROTC units. 2.0 main bar with one drop quote and 2 photos of Miami University ROTC cadets.

4. Salvatore – “Goldman Prize winner plans to study, write about Appalachian poverty.” Written by Heather Van Deest. Story profiles the summer experience of living in Over-the-Rhine, one of Cincinnati’s poorest neighborhoods. 1.0 page main bar with photo of Salvatore outside his apartment in Over-the-Rhine.

5. Munson – “Compassion, compromise win archaeology student NSF grant.” Written by Joseph Gallagher. Story profiles Miami senior Marit Munson, who leads archaeological expeditions while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. 2.0 page main bar with 0.25 page side bar. Photo of Marit Munson on main bar.

6. Mathematicians – “Student mathematicians place third in national Putnam competition.” Written by Martha Luna. Story profiles the accomplishments of Miami University mathematicians under the direction of Charles Holmes and Dan Pritikin. 2.5 page main bar with photos of the student mathematicians, Holmes and Pritikin. Story also includes a sample problem from the Putnam competition.

7. Luce – “Retired professor practices ‘Chair’ity. Luce repairs chairs, donates money to Habitat for Humanity.” Written by Sarah Turk. Story profiles former Miami French professor and his post-professorial hobbies. 2.0 page main bar with drop quote and photo of Stanford Luce.

8. Newton – “Psychologists study marital stress. Why partners respond differently to conflict is focus of research.” Written by Shannon K. Patterson. Story profiles the research of assistant professor Tamara Newton and graduate student Janine Sanford and their study of marital relationships. 1.0 page main bar with drop quote and photo of Newton and Sanford.

9. Pappu – “Philosophy prof teaches Sanskrit. Ancient language of India explored though independent study.” Written by Valerie Genders. Story profiles professor Rama Rao Pappu, Philosophy professor and Sanskrit instructor. 1.0 page main bar with photo of Pappu.

10. Simson – “Prof champions multi-media teaching. Grant allows use of computers for neuroscience study in psychology.” Written by Dawn Alexander. Story profiles neuroscience study, stimulation through the use of computer multimedia. 1.0 page main bar with photo of Peter Simson.

11. Clayton – “History professor’s book recounts Indiana’s pioneer past.” Written by Scott Bauer. Story profiles Miami professor Andrew Clayton and the publication of his book entitled: Frontier Indiana, A History. 1.0 page main bar with photo of Clayton.

12. Applebaum – “Prof studies long-term health care. Applebaum looks to nursing home quality, alternative care options.” Written by Stephanie Nolan. Story profiles a study of state and national health care while highlighting the research and studies of Miami Sociology professor Robert Applebaum. 1.3 page main bar with drop quote and photo of Applebaum.

13. Preservation – “Cross-disciplinary book examines environmental issues.” Story profiles a recently published book that develops an argument about the human perception of environmental preservation. 1.0 page main bar with photo of three writers and editors of the book.

14. Reiss – “Miami Press offers venue for mid-career poets, students. English department’s Jim Reiss serces as editor for project.” Written by Marly Miller. Story profiles the Miami University Press and advisor Jim Reiss. 2.0 page main bar with photo of Reiss and graphic of a MU Press’ most recent publication.

15. Geography – “Computer technology aids geography students in land planning.” Written by Chris Phenner. Story profiles the Geography Information Systems lab and its effect on recent geographical studies. 1.0 page main bar with photo of students in GIS lab.

16. Amphibians – “Research benefits from frozen frogs. Pair of profs use amphibians to study life at low temperatures.” Written by Renee Amin. Story profiles the effects of extreme temperatures on frogs. 1.5 page main bar with photo of two Maimi professors.

17. Business School – “Business, science combine forces on environmental project.” Written by Michael Lovell. Story profiles the effects of business on the environment and the implementation of an eco-business capstone. 2.0 page main bar with 0.5 page sidebar of Orie Loucks, Miami zoology professor.

18. Lee – “The teaching-research connection.” Written by Richard E. Lee, Jr. Story profiles the life Miami University English professor Richard E. Lee, Jr. and his balance between research and teaching. 2.0 page main bar with sidebar about Lee, drop quote and photo of Lee.

19. Portfolio – “The portfolio culture and composition studies.” Written by Jeffrey Sommers. Story profiles the evolution of the portfolio and its many uses in academia. 2.0 page main bar with photo of Sommers.

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