Archives: 1997 Compass Index

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

1. Brain. “Undergraduate works with zoologist to discover effects of drugs on brain.” By Marly Ellis. Reports on relationship between student, Niki Campbell, and her professor, Phyllis Callahan as the two research effects of drugs on the brain and its ability to produce hormones. 3 page main bar. Photo of Campbell and Callahan in laboratory. Note: 3 spacious quotes from text almost “too noticeable”.

2. Township Merger. “Miami Center provides expert assistance to local governments: Township, village near Dayton vote to merge after studies on how best to protect themselves” By Benjamin Nagy. Begins with fairly specific detail of work performed by Philip Russo and Miami University’s Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs for the city of Clayton, Ohio and Randolph Township. Followed by synopsis of other projects and achievements of the CPMRA since its inception. 3 page main bar. 2 sizeable quotes. 1 head shot of Russo and one photo of Formal Gardens.

3. Shriver’s Last Lecture. “Shriver stresses the value of having moral leadership in ‘Last Lecture’ to seniors” By Lauren Frank. Outlines Shriver’s last message to seniors before graduation. Stresses leadership, responsibility, civility, diversity, punctuality, and the Golden Rule. 1.5 page main with half-page sidebar recognizes the contributions of the Mortar Board and the University Launching Group to organize the event. 2 photos (Shriver behind podium during speech and crowd standing in applause following.

4. Space Botanist. “Botanist John Kiss sends plants into space on Atlantis flights” By Mark Pesavento. Profiles Kiss and his work with NASA on plant space biology. 1 2/3 page main bar with 1/3 page sidebar containing Q&A with Kiss. 2 photos, one of Kiss in monitoring area at Kennedy Space Center, one of Kiss inspecting experiment at NASA.

5. Chemist. “Chemist uses genetics to learn how oil is produced by plants” By Joseph Gallagher. Describes process and scientific facts regarding oil production in plants and their application. 1 3⁄4 page main bar with quarter-page sidebar detailing Jan Jaworski’s career in chemistry. Photo of Jaworski in lab.

6. Spiders. “Spiders lend a leg to biodiversity: Zoologists simulate habitat fragmentation to unravel nature’s mechanisms for maintaining diverse habitats” By Brecken Lesniewski. Describes experiment of Zoology Professor Ann Rypstra on cultural implications of wolf spiders and its relevance to world ecological issues. 2 page main bar. Photo of Rypstra in the field collecting spiders. NOTE: next page is a recap of different experiments zoology dept. has undertaken this year. Head shot of Rypstra .

7. Welsh heritage. “Welsh heritage source of geographer’s interest in regional cultures of Europe: Howell Lloyd:a key developer of Miami’s international programs” By Holly Borgman. Deals with Lloyd’s passion and enthusiasm for his Welsh heritage and his application of that to his classes and its effect on students. 3 page main bar. Photo of Lloyd with globe background.

8. Olympic photos. “Covering Olympics for Atlanta newspaprer, Miami student scores big with photos” By Heather Ehre. Experience of Ehre while in Atlanta on an internship with newspaper. Covered Olympics and had photos published in newspaper. 2 page main bar with reference to next-page synopsis of internship programs at Republican and Democratic national conventions (contains one photo of interns). Photo of Ehre. NOTE: article is written by Ehre about herself. I think that’s a very poor example of journalistic ethics, I think.

9. New observatory. “Physics anticipates construction of observatory, installation of telescope” By Stacy Delk. Discusses work of Physics professors Stephen Alexander, Douglas Marcum and Paul DeVries on expanding potential of astronomy education. Plans on new MURAL observatory on top of Culler Hall. 2 page main bar with next-page spin-off article covering Learning Technology Enrichment Program’s efforts to help fund different experiments throughout the University. Main bar includes one photo of three physicists.

10. Nepal. “Professor studies guardians of sacred spaces throughout Nepal and India” By Jeanette Le Blanc. Explains field research of Religion Professor Liz Wilson on her journey through Nepal and India. 2 page main bar. Large head shot of Wilson.

11. Kenya. “Zoologist leads search in Kenya on how primates acquired mobility” By Christy Kemper. Describes work of Miami’s Zoology Museum’s Directos Isiah Nengo in Kenya exploring for fossils of ape ancestors. Also discusses experience of student assistants that accompany Nengo. 2 page main bar. 2 photos, head of Nengo and photo of excavation site.

12. Stalin. “Historian looks anew at role of Josef Stalin in purges” By Bracy Bersnak. Covers story of history professor Robert Thurston and his newly released book Life and Terror in Stalin’s Russia:1934-1941. Thurston states that Stalin did not deserve the reputation that he has received from historians as ruthless ruler of Soviet Union. 2 page main bar with 1/3 page sidebar covering Thurston’s career. Head of Thurston.

13. Poet. Joanna Jackson Goldman Memorial Prize Recipient. “Student poet to head to San Francisco” By Jamie Horvath. Describes relationship between English professor James Reiss and student-poet Kevin McFadden. Covers McFadden’s plan to move to San Francisco. 2 page main bar with 1⁄4 page sidebar containing McFadden’s poem Petals for Miss Wu. Photo of Reiss and McFadden outside.

14. Citizen of the Year. “Oxford’s Citizen of the Year removes obstacles so people can develop skills: Emily Murphree helps build homes, aids young women in understanding need to study math” By Johanna Merrill. Covers work of mathematics and statistics professor Murhree with Habitat for Humanity and her creating of Sonia Kovalevsky Day helping high school girls learn about the importance of mathematics in life. 3 page main bar with1/3 sidebar containinf excerpt from Oxford Press announcement of Murphree’s selection as Citizen of the Year. Large head of Murphree.

15. Latin America Year. “Latin American Year celebrates diversity, teaches students realities of ever-changing multicultural world: University dedicates year to programs, visitors in effort to heighten awareness” By Nicole Still. Cronicles Miami’s Latin American Year and its various events, culminated by graduation speech of 1992 Nobel Laureat Rigoberta Menchu Tum. 3 page main bar. 2 photos, head of Tum, shot of Tum and Garland at graduation.

16. Laws Hall. “Laws Hall & Associates summer program combines London, learning” By Charmaine Marosi. Covers Laws hall summer advertising program in London. Utilizes staff and student sources. 2 page main with 1⁄4 page side bar informing students on where to apply for Laws Hall. 1 photo of Professor Bob Vogel at desk.

Outstanding Educators by the College of Arts & Science

17. Dr. Hardy Eshbaugh. “Teachers influence Hardy Eshbaugh to pursue career in the university” By Dr. Hardy Eshbaugh. Excerpt from Eshbaugh’s presentation of his teaching style to his peers. 2 page main bar. Large head of Eshbaugh.

18. Don Kaufman. “Top educator learns lessons from students throughout his career” By Don Kaufman. Excerpt from Kaufman’s presentation of his teaching style to his peers. 3 page main. Large head of Kaufman outside.

19. News. “College of Arts and Science: News from divisional departments” 2 page main. 12 stories.

a. Guggenheim winners: Elliot Gorn (Amer. Studies & history) and Susan Morgan (Englinsh)
b. History Dept. news
c. Religion dept. news
d. Public speaking team wins 2nd international event
e. Black world studies course explores race on the internet
f. 11 Miami students named to Young Botanist Award
g. Political Science dept. news
h. Karl Mattox, Dean of A&S receives Harrison Medallion
i. Mary Kupiac Cayton receives $20,000 fellowship
j. ASG honors Andrew Cayton (history) and Ryan Barilleaux (poli-sci) as outstanding professors
k. Andrew Award winners: Sarah Karpanty and Jennifer Weghorst
l. ROTC scholarship updates

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