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A lifetime at The Globe
Darlene Gould Davies discovered the theater at age 11, and hasn't left
Darlene Gould Davies discovered the Old Globe Theatre in 1951 and she hasn't left since.
In her more than 50 years at the institution, she's had many roles: actor, usher, gala chair, writer, lecturer and board of directors member.
Currently, she's the Old Globe's historian, collecting stories and memories about the theater's esteemed past.
Davies, 75, was raised in San Diego, attending Hoover High and San Diego State University. The Mission Hills resident shares some of her favorite theater memories.
Q: When did you first become involved with the Globe?
A: At age 11. In early 1951, I joined the Junior Theatre Wing of the Old Globe. The Junior Theatre Wing eventually became San Diego Junior Theatre (SDJT). I acted in seven SDJT productions, but also performed in a half dozen Globe shows. Last year, I joined the young alumni cast of SDJT's musical "Rapunzel." The experience was wonderful, as I remembered, and more. There was no generational gap. We worked together. That's theater.
Q: What did you like about the theater as a child?
A: Suddenly, I belonged. Theater people are like no others in the world. They are generous and watch out for one another on and offstage. Each person is dependent upon others. Collaboration, responsibility, discipline and imagination are essential in theater life. That pertains to artisans and business people, too, not only actors and directors.
Q: As the Globe historian, can you share some stories about the theater that people might not know?
A: Martha Scott was a 1935 Globe Player and went on to be the original Emily Webb in "Our Town" on Broadway in 1938 and starred in many films. Cleavon Little, of "Blazing Saddles" fame, acted in "A Raisin in the Sun" at the Globe. Marion Ross performed at the Globe as a very young woman and has returned frequently. Victor Buono, Christopher Walken, Jon Voight, Christopher Reeve, John Goodman, Hal Holbrook, Marsha Mason, George Takei and so many more players appeared onstage. Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Miller and Neil Simon worked there. I collect stories about the Globe. I'm in a race to capture stories before they are lost. It's so important, especially because memory is fragile and elusive. The Old Globe will be 80 years old in 2015. Numerous images and stories move in and out of my mind, continually rearranging as if in a kaleidoscope. Theater is "for the moment," fleeting and constantly changing.
Q: The Lowell Davies Festival Theatre is named after your deceased husband. Did you meet at the Globe?
A: No, but we did meet in Mission Hills. We led parallel lives at the Globe. Lowell was a great deal older and a very distinguished man, appointed to the advisory committee of the National Endowment for the Arts by Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy. Gov. Reagan appointed him to the California Arts Commission. An attorney, he served on the board of the Globe for 44 years, 31 as board president. Most of those years, I savored my own time in theater. When we came together later, we brought our personal theater histories with us. So much overlapped. Lowell died in 1983.
Q: What are some of your personal memories of the theater?
A: Thousands of memories flood my mind. Witnessing the grief and strength of people from all over the world when the Old Globe Theatre burned down in 1978, meeting Queen Elizabeth II when she visited our Old Globe. In 2011, I was privileged to perform for the first time on the stage of the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in "Odyssey." The story of the musical was about coming home. There, on Lowell's stage at the marvelous Old Globe, I once again came home. I will never leave.


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On a map of the Mediterranean Sea, if you let your eye fall to the center – just South of Italy's heel and to the West of the Mediterranean's heart, you will find an enchanting archipelago comprising Malta, Gozo, and Comino, along with the smaller, uninhabited islands of Cominotto, Filfla and St.Paul.
Serving as the administrative capital for all the islands, Valletta is on Malta itself under the watchful gaze of impressive fortifications commissioned by the Knights of St. John in 1524. For such a small geographical area – the entire group covers only about 320 square kilometres/120 square miles – the population is relatively dense at around 350,000.
As is typically in the Mediterranean, Malta really has only two seasons - a hot, dry summer and a short, cool winter. The summer season runs from a windy April to a milder October, with average high temperatures on the year of 21° C/71° F. Average low temperatures, however, only drop to 9° C/49° F in January and February so it's not surprising that the Republic's climate was selected by International Living as the best in the world.
As is common with many Mediterranean island nations, Malta's geographic position was beneficial for both trading and military purposes. That means the Maltese islands have a long and checkered past that stretches back to 5000 BC and includes periods of Vandal, Goth, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman, Genoan, Swabian, Angevin (French), Aragonese, Castilian and Saracen rule through to it's present establishment as a republic in 1964.
More recently, however, Malta is noted more for its nightlife than its Norman past. Tour groups can assured of excellent dining and entertainment – along both modern and traditional lines.
Plan your trip with a PADI Dive Shop or Resort in Malta.
Tourism Areas and Diving
Comino, a small island flanked by its two larger neighbors, has few permanent residents but a very comfortable resort. It is well worth a visit for its rural charm and its superb diving - including the famous Blue Lagoon (also known as Crystal Lagoon). This dive ranges in depth from about 2-15 metres/7-49 feet and has a sheltered geography that makes it an ideal nursery for a wide variety of aquatic animals. The sandy areas are home to Mediterranean Flounder and Flying Gurnards, while octopus abound in the rocky areas and young barracuda are also frequently encountered. There is also a swim through available for those suitably trained.
Other spots to look out for include Attard, Bugibba, Cirkewwa, Marsascala, Mdina, Mellieha, Salina, Sliema, St. Julians, Qawra and of course Valletta (in Malta), and Marsalforn, Mgarr, San Lawrenz, Sannat, Victoria (Gozo's Capital), Xaghra and Xlendi (on Gozo). Approximately 35 PADI Dive Centers and Resorts provide excellent coverage of the 320 kilometres/200miles of fascinating limestone coastline. Malta boasts around 30 main shore dives and 20 boat dives, Gozo weighs in with about 20 of each and little Comino has 10 or 11 excellent sites on offer.
From an inland "sea" at Dwerja (including dive boats to the Blue Hole and Azure Window), to Comino's Crystal Lagoon, to the wreck of the Um el Faroud the variety of diving is spectacular. Those learning to dive or continuing their education will find a haven in many of the less trafficked bays while photographers will feast on the dramatic archways and tunnels – including Marsalforn's Double Arch. Wreck buffs will love their options - including the famed tugboat Rozi, the HMS Maori (known for its role in sinking the German battleship Bismarck in 1941) and several others at technical diving depths. But, divers looking for natural beauty will find it on reefs like Reqqa Point, which has walls, caves and reef life.
All in all, Malta truly has something for all divers – including a welcome as warm as the Maltese sun.
Find contact information for all the PADI Dive Shops and Resorts in Malta.
Depth: 4-40 metres/13-131 feet. Technical diving is also available.
Visibility: Generally more than 30 metres/100 feet.
Currents: Although mostly tideless, weather patterns and Malta's striking underwater topography can create local currents. Local briefings are advised.
Water Temp : 14.5-17° C/58-63° F from December through April and 18-25° C/65-77° F from May through November.
Dive Season : Year-round
Weather : 10-15o C/50-59o F in January and 21-30o C/70-83o F in July. There is about 12 hours of sunshine in July and about 5.5 hours of sunshine during December and January. The wettest month is October and sees <125 millimetres/5 inches of rain.
Access : There is both great shore and boat diving throughout the islands. As is so often the case in the Mediterranean, an abundance of antiquities and war relics requires a sensitive approach.
Skill level : Beginner – Advanced – Technical; the Um el Faroud (see below) and many shore dives are perfect for Enriched Air diving.
IMPORTANT: Diving in Malta is regulated by the Malta Tourism Authority, which has strict rules for the operation for dive service providers based on the European standard EN14467 (to which all PADI Dive Centers are Resorts comply). Divers must have their certification card and logbook, as dive centers and resorts will require them before performing any service, whether training, equipment rental or diving.
Wreck Diver; Deep Diver , Enriched Air Diver, Digital Underwater Photographer, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, Cavern Diver, Project AWARE Fish Identification, Technical Diving is also beneficial.
Scuba Gear:
Early/Late Season: Temperate Scuba Equipment
Mid-season: Temperate Scuba Equipment
Out of main season: Cold Water Scuba Equipment
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Length of stay :
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Featured Creatures
The Maltese islands boast an impressive list of native fauna. Expect to see barracuda lurking on wreck sites, some of the Mediterranean's bigger groupers, impressive flying Gurnard, stingrays, cardinal fish and parrot fish. The limestone caves and craggy nooks are also ideal living quarters for moray eels, octopus, squid, and conger eels. John Dory are also regularly sighted in winter. Summer time is seahorse time in Malta, but these beautiful critters are small and masters of camouflage, so challenge your dive guide to find you some. Many PADI Dive Centers and Resorts in Malta also offer a fish identification program – many also offer the Project AWARE certification – to help you make the most of your diving.
It is difficult to pick the most famous dive site as the Azure Window, Blue Hole, Tugboat Rozi, HMS Maori and Reqq Point reefs all have a treasured places in divers' logbooks. However, the Um el Faroud wreck stands out - even in this exalted company. Many consider it the best wreck dive in the Mediterranean.
Average Depth: 26-31 metres/85-102 feet. The maximum depth is 35 metres/115 feet on the sandy bottom.
A mostly intact wreck, the Um el Faroud is more than 100 metres/330 feet long by 16 metres/53 feet and was built in England in 1969. In 1995, in dry dock in Malta, an onboard explosion killed nine dockyard workers. The tanker was subsequently scuttled in 1998 as a dive attraction.
Upright on the seabed, the bow and stern have been separated at the bridge. The propeller and rudder lie at about 33 metres/108 feet and create a favorite frame for dive buddies to take souvenir photos. Doors, windows and other dangers were removed prior to scuttling and holes have been cut for entry and exit. However, as is always the case in an overhead environment, no penetration should be attempted without suitable training, briefing and planning. If you have the time and the air, you can also explore the ledges and caverns on the adjacent reef. However, the current, depth, navigation and some surface traffic make this dive more suitable for experienced divers.
PADI Dive Centres or Resorts typcially offer a boat dive as the surface swim is considerable. Enriched air is also widely available for those suitably qualified - check with your PADI Dive Shop or Resort on the islands.
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Topside Treasures
Due to their location, the Maltese islands have frequently been in the middle of world events throughout history. In addition, they have hosted a number of visitors (welcome or otherwise) over that time. The Apostle Paul, for example, was shipwrecked on what is now known as the St. Paul's Islands in 60 AD.
The events and the people over the years have left indelible marks and visitors can see history come alive at Baroque palaces, Napoleonic fortifications, Renaissance cathedrals and some of the oldest known human structures in the world. Malta is also home to the Hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni, which was excavated in 2500 BC. It is currently the only prehistoric temple yet discovered and officially named by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The legendary warmth that the Maltese have shown to visitors has been documented as far back as St. Paul's unscheduled visit after being shipwrecked. The intervening 2000 years haven't changed a thing. In fact, a local saying has it that foreigners are tourists only on their first visit. On the second, and all visits thereafter, they return as friends.
This recently renovated offering is situated in Fort St Elmo at the lower end of Valetta, and gives a fascinating insight into the hardships of the Second World War.
The Maltese love a good fiesta, and many villages throughout the islands will have their own feast day dedicated to their patron saint. Band marches, stalls and fireworks abound, plus there is usually a procession. Check out the timetable at http://www.visitmalta.com/village-festas and visit a fiesta if you can.
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It's not just the electronics brands, even fashion and apparel firms are beginning to feel the heat of steep discounts being offered by e-commerce websites.
Premium footwear firm Crocs India pulled its products out from at least 10 e-commerce sites because of the discounts offered by the online portals.
The company has instead tied up with two e-tailers, Amazon and Jabong, to exclusively sell its products in the online space.
The tie-ups are part of the company's new online strategy as part of which it will sell its products simultaneously with the brick-and-mortar format.
While the two e-tailers will offer the entire range of Crocs shoes comprising 70 styles, they will not offer any special discounts or prices that are not available in their stores. The tie up will become operational this month.
The company has pulled out majority of the products from online players as discounts online arent consistent with the companys objectives," said Nissan Joseph, general manager, Crocs India.
Since the barriers to entry in the online space are very less, we want to sell our products only through these two sites. These are the only two authentic e-commerce partners for us. We are limiting ourselves to only two partners who will offer our entire range online as many times our consumers complain of unavailability of all the products in the brick and mortar stores.
Prices of Crocs products are about 20-30% cheaper online than in brick-and-mortar stores.
According to sources, online retailers have resorted to buying stock from Crocs retail outlets to counter the lack of supply on portals.
The brand started its India operations in 2007 through a joint venture with Chogori Retail and later changed to a franchisee operation in the country.
The brand now has a pan India presence with a reach of more than 300 doors at the wholesale level and about 35 exclusive stores.
Over the last two years, the company has restructured itself by reducing its distributors.
Other brands such as French Connection India are being selective about which websites they chose. French Connection retails its new collection only with established players like Myntra, Jabong and Koovs. Apart from these three websites, the company does not retail its new collection on any other online outlet due to the risk of discounting, an executive said.
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Industry sector analysis
Interestingly—and perhaps not surprisingly—sector rotation strategies have not been widely embraced by most retail investors, and even recently, with the advent of an almost unlimited number of Exchange Traded Funds, sector rotation is still not a widely employed trading strategy.
There's Always a Bull Market Somewhere
"There's always a bull market somewhere" is a well worn but very true aphorism. No matter what "the market" is doing, up, down, or sideways, there really is always a bull market somewhere and sector rotation trading strategies are designed to find and exploit these "mini-bull" or "stealth" bull markets.
It's a lot easier task during bull market years when the major indexes and subsectors are all in upswings. During these periods the challenge is to make more money than the averages by focusing on the strongest sectors, and there are well-defined ways to do this.
It's a little tougher to "beat the market" during bear market years because many subsectors are also in decline along with the general indexes, but surprisingly, one can even profit in bear market years because subsectors that are rising can always be found.
On top of that possibility is the new opportunity provided by the inverse Exchange Traded Funds that let you make money as the underlying index or sector declines. As we discussed earlier, these ETFs increase in value as the underlying index declines and so, effectively, you're turning a bear market into a bull by "shorting" with an inverse Exchange Traded Fund.
Even during the dark years of 2008 when most investors took double digit losses approaching or even exceeding -50 percent, there were sectors producing profits for investors who could identify their performance. With a major meltdown like 2008, the best opportunities are usually found on the "short" side of the market, naturally, and several Exchange Traded Funds offered the opportunity to profit from the decline.
Here are examples of specific results during 2008 and why sector rotation can supercharge your portfolio:
PSQ: Short QQQ ProShares: +51.5 percent
SH: Short S&P 500 ProShares +37.5 percent
DOG: Short Dow 30 ProShares: +29.8 percent
But other asset classes could have provided shelter, as well:
TLT: Barclay's 20 Year Bond Fund: +28.3 percent
FXY: Currency Shares Japanese Yen Trust: +22.9 percent
GLD: SPDR Gold Trust: +4.9 percent
UUP: PowerShares Bullish Dollar Index: +4.2 percent
In 2009, the big story was the explosive rally that began in March. Through mid-November, 2009, the S&P 500 was up +21 percent but even more impressive gains were achieved in sectors like Brazil, which gained +114 percent, Vietnam +68 percent, Emerging Markets Index +64 percent, and Silver gaining +53 percent.
Obviously, such returns are highly unusual and due to the very specific financial crash of 2008, the market downturn that quickly followed, and then the upturn that took place right after. Those who shorted the market during the downtown and those who were long during the uptown found strong returns, but it is important to note that this is very event-specific and not something easily replicable in the future. It is important to note that past performance is no guarantee of future results.
However, these kinds of potential returns are why institutional money has gravitated toward sector rotation; there isn't just "one market" but rather a wide variety of "sub-markets," some of which will always be in significant uptrends and outperforming the general indexes. Sector rotation trading strategies may allow the investor to identify and profit from sectors that are outperforming the general market.
Nine Basic Sectors
Figure 1: Sector Rotation Model
Most discussions of sector rotation focus on the nine industry sectors tracked by the Select Sector SPDR Series of Exchange Traded Funds that cover the basic industry groups in the S&P 500.
1. Technology (XLK)
2. Industrials (XLI)
3. Consumer Discretionary (XLY)
4. Materials (XLB)
5. Energy (XLE)
6. Consumer Staples (XLP)
7. Health Care (XLV)
8. Utilities (XLU)
9. Financial (XLF)
These nine sectors are represented by their corresponding Exchange Traded Funds (symbols in parentheses) and are highly liquid and actively traded issues. In Figure 1 you see the sector rotation model that matches up the sectors with the corresponding economic cycle.
So the theory is pretty simple: figure out which stage of the economic cycle you're in and then buy those sectors that are typically the leaders during that phase.
In following this theory, looking at Figure 1 and starting from the left with full recession, one could choose to focus on Technology and Cyclical, and, in fact, those two sectors have performed much more powerfully as The Great Recession draws to a close.
Then in the early recovery stage one could switch to Industrials and Energy and, as 2010 draws to a close, there is substantial strength in both of those areas. And as the recovery continues, a good sector rotation plan might be to switch to Staples, Services, and then finally Utilities and Finance as the next recession and bear market begin.
Will This Time Be Different?
The theory of sector rotation works well in a normal business cycle. However everyone would agree that The Great Recession was anything but a normal business cycle recession and so it would make sense that the recovery might also differ from "normal" and so sector rotation might be different as well.
There are several reasons for this. First of all, we have experienced unprecedented levels of government intervention into all corners of the American free enterprise system. Furthermore, unlike other recessions, we have seen the consumer, who comprises 70 percent of the U.S. economy, take enormous hits to his net worth and sense of security through the popping of the stock market bubble, the housing bubble, and the severe contraction of credit that has taken place. It appears that consumer spending might have been changed forever and if that's the case, then the American economy might also very well be changed forever.
Looking at individual sectors, we see that the Industrial Sector has undergone substantial change with the bankruptcies of Chrysler and General Motors and the government's involvement in those businesses along with the outsourcing of enormous manufacturing capacity to foreign countries.
The Energy Sector has been impacted by the wild fluctuations in the price of oil and here, too, we see the hand of government reaching in with talk of green energy, carbon tax credits, and climate change initiatives.
Consumer Staples is perhaps the only sector not likely to see major changes as people will still need to buy food and toilet paper and clothes, but even here we will see a shifting away from "wants" and more towards "needs" as consumers deleverage and downshift their expectations in the new world that lies ahead.
Health Care is about to undergo a dramatic change with health care reforms, and as the baby boom ages and puts increasing demands on this system, the face of health care is likely to undergo dramatic and permanent alteration.
Utilities are quite likely going to shift from being a defensive play to being a growth play as the country is in desperate need to upgrade and modernize its power grid. Emission standards for factories and utilities are likely to add costs and change the nature of this business as well.
And finally, the Financial Sector is a mere shadow of its former self and a totally transformed entity. Companies that have been around since the dawn of time have disappeared and the "too big to fail" group has consolidated power in a way not seen in decades. Government regulation is sweeping through this sector from executive compensation to new regulations to prevent another meltdown like the 2007–2008 calamities, and bank failures will continue for years as bad credit defaults and commercial real estate loans and credit card and residential loans are written off.
Commodity ETPs are generally more volatile than broad-based ETFs and can be affected by increased volatility of commodities prices or indexes as well as changes in supply and demand relationships, interest rates, monetary and other governmental policies or factors affecting a particular sector or commodity. ETPs that track a single sector or commodity may exhibit even greater volatility. Commodity ETPs which use futures, options or other derivative instruments may involve still greater risk, and performance can deviate significantly from the spot price performance of the referenced commodity, particularly over longer holding periods.


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Nope, definitely not in New Hampshire anymore. Now you can probably see why I enjoyed it so much. Not long after my return from California, I had some visitors in the form of my mother and my aunt Tricia who were very happy to be escaping the brutal winter back home. So for that week it was pretty much, wake up, train, shower, and go play tour guide. They were staying at a nearby hotel and I was the one with the car so I couldn't just strand them there! Although they did take the car on their own during my long ride, as waiting until sometime in the late afternoon might have been a bit much and I surely didn't need it.
We went to Sabino Canyon and they went to Tubac to see some art galleries and we just liked of drove around and saw some random stuff, nothing too exciting. It was nice to have some visitors and to go to a few restaurants and have some decent meals that weren't eaten while sitting alone in front of the TV. One night in particular we went to a really nice restaurant in the Foothills that had a piano player, who, for some reason, actually started playing the song from "On Golden Pond" which was Dad's favorite and the standard soundtrack to evening boat cruises on a near-nightly basis. So we had a little moment there (do you know how much it sucks to have something happen in your life that can now make you near tears at the drop of a hat?) and Mom said he was with us, but then inserted her typical humor by saying, "Maybe he'll pick up the check."
And last Saturday I had myself the most Kona-like wind experience I've ever had on the main land. Of course it hit for the long ride. At one point I thought I was driving into a rain storm or something because it looked so dark up ahead, but it was simply blowing dust. I felt at one point as though I was tilted at a 45 degree angle during a crosswind just to stay upright. Then there were times of effortless 35mph pedaling on the flats with the wind at my back. You can only imagine what it was like when I had to turn around. At times I felt dirt blowing into my ear canal and likely being embedded into my brain. But, well, I survived and made it back in time to shower and rest a bit before hitting the town again.
They had some decent weather and lucked out with warmer mornings than we've usually had around here, and they flew off just in time for Tucson to get its first measurable rainfall for 2011. I was on the couch and suddenly heard this noise outside, looked out the window and yep, pouring rain. It didn't last that long, but it was definitely the first real rain I've seen, aside from a few drops here and there.
I enjoyed their visit but I was also ready to be back on my own again. It's funny, but when the training volume gets really high and suddenly your afternoon naps get wiped off the schedule, you can get pretty exhausted! Actually, to the point where I think it was Tuesday night that I literally went to bed at 7:45 and slept ten hours. I felt a lot better after that, but definitely after all of the training this week there have been some naps involved.
Oh, I also got some long-overdue new running shoes. I went down to Fleet Feet and it was great. I haven't loved a pair of shoes in a while and I keep trying different things, unsuccessfully. But they fitted me in a pair of Pearl Izumis that I must say I am loving so far. It's been years since I loved a shoe from the first run, so that's promising.
Yesterday was the first legitimately cloudy day we've had here, where the sun was pretty much completely absent. And of course, another windy long ride for Saturday. It wasn't as bad as last week, but it seemed to be in my face a lot more and start a lot earlier in the ride. It caused me to ride seven minutes longer than scheduled and let me tell you, on a day like that, that seven minutes can feel like an eternity. It was also chilly the entire time because of that cloudiness, but at least I was dressed for it.
Ok, that brings us to today. This morning I woke up at 3am due to the sound of unbelievable wind and what I thought sounded like rain at the time. All I could think was, I hope it doesn't stay like that, and then I went back to sleep. Well, it didn't stay like that. Somewhere in there the wind died, and then things turned into this:
That is my little patio, all covered in snow. I had seen the snow in the forecast and figured it couldn't possibly get to me. Well, it did. Later on, I went and got this shot:
Yeah, I was not thrilled to see any of this. I will say though that it did show me how sensitive the snow is to the elevation here, because while I'm at about 2300' at my condo, this was about 2700' and there was quite a bit more snow there. It made me feel better when I got back. Of course, all of these mountains were just pure white first thing this morning and I think by noon they already looked just like they did yesterday. So, while I was not happy to see snow, the very thing I came here to avoid, I was at least able to look at it and think it was pretty, only because I knew it would be gone almost instantly. And because it's going to be close to 80 degrees for most of the rest of the week. Sure did mess with the big golf tournament going on here right now, though!
So, now it is time for a rest week! I have to admit, while the last one I had I didn't really feel was all that necessary, I am dying for this one. But it made me realize how little time I have left in Tucson. I have five weeks, but two are rest weeks which means I have only three real weeks of training left here. Of course then I will begin my California/Florida adventure, so in that sense, still lots of time left. For now, I'm just hoping that the snow stays where it belongs!


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Volume XXIX, No. 15 April 22, 2005
Welcome to Black Hills
State University
Retiring BHSU employees honored
wins Minnesota Book Award for latest novel
Martinez invited to
be a visiting scholar for National Endowment for the
Humanities seminar
Schamber gains new perspective through a
Regents' fellowship
EDA representative visits Sujithamrak
Business advisory boards meet at Black Hills State
Spearfish City
Council issues proclamation dispelling urban myth and
declaring Native American Week
Performance groups will present annual spring concert
BHSU will
host entrepreneurship conference
Richard Brookman will
speak at Black Hills State University
students present original full feature movie
Campus Democrats will co-host symposium
Wyett honored with Spirit
of BH award
receives Young Alumni Achievement Award
Math Club wins award for
Education students coordinate activities for elementary
students at wildlife sanctuary
learn about the museum profession
RSVP banquet honors area senior volunteers
Faculty Senate
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Welcome to Black Hills State
University - top
Retiring BHSU employees
honored - top
Black Hills State University faculty and staff members
who are retiring this year include:
Retiring faculty members will be formally
recognized during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 7. A
reception for Erickson will be held Wednesday, April 27 from
2 to 4 p.m. in the Pangburn Hall Cafeteria Little Dining Room. A
retirement celebration for Riley and Barbara Chrisman will be held
Sunday, May 1 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Hudson Street Hall (222 West Hudson
Street, Spearfish).
Meyers wins Minnesota Book
Award for latest novel - top
Kent Meyers, associate professor of humanities at
Black Hills State University, was recently awarded a Minnesota Book
Award for his latest novel, The Work of Wolves.
Each year the Minnesota Book Awards, sponsored by the
Minnesota Humanities Commission, honor winners in 13 literature
categories. All works of literature, which have been published within
the past year, that are either about Minnesota or that have been written
by current or former residents of Minnesota are eligible for the awards.
Meyers, a former resident of Minnesota, won the 2005 Novel and Short
Story Category.
The Work of Wolves is Meyers' second book to
win a Minnesota Book Award; The Witness of Combines, published in
1998, won the award in the Memoir/Nonfiction Category.
Meyers received a bachelor's degree in English from
the University of Minnesota-Morris and a master's degree in English from
Washington State University. He has been a member of the BHSU faculty
since 1986.
Martinez invited to be a
visiting scholar for National Endowment for the Humanities seminar
- top
Black Hills State University political science
professor Timothy Martinez was one of 15 scholars from throughout the
U.S. invited to participate as a visiting scholar for a National
Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) seminar at Stanford University this
The seminar, "Terror and Culture: Revisiting Hannah
Arendt's Origins of Totalitarianism, will be organized around a
reading of Arendt's book The Origins of Totalitarianism, which
will be contrasted with pertinent literary and non-literary texts. The
invited scholars, which hail from a variety of disciplines, will explore
Arendt's study and discuss the concept of totalitarianism.
The purpose of the seminar is to grasp both
totalitarianism as a cultural-historical phenomenon and Arendt's
philosophical and political-theoretical description of it. According to
Martinez, there are two reasons for this investigation. The first is
historical and political.
"The context for the discussion of totalitarianism
changed profoundly with the collapse of the Soviet Union. After 1991,
Communism became as historical as Nazism did in 1945," Martinez said.
"With this growing historical distance, the topic of totalitarianism is
removed from any Cold War arguments, which can facilitate a reflective
return to the Origins of Totalitarianism."
Martinez believes the second reason for the
investigation is theoretical and methodological.
"Arendt's approach to Nazi Germany and Stalinist
Russia provides a model of historical and cultural study that contrasts
with contemporary 'Cultural Studies' in important ways," Martinez said.
"Unlike common deterministic accounts, Arendt directs our attention to
dimensions of politics as a possible realm of human freedom."
NEH summer seminars are intended to provide college
and university faculty members and independent scholars with an
opportunity to enrich and revitalize their understanding of significant
humanities ideas, texts and topics.
Martinez received his master's in political science
from the University of California-Berkeley and his doctorate in
political science from Northern Arizona University. He has been a member
of the BHSU faculty since 1992.
Schamber gains new perspective through a Regents' fellowship
- top
Sandee Schamber, director of
the office of field experiences and associate education professor at
Black Hills State University, has been serving as a Regents' Fellow for
the South Dakota Board of Regents since January.
The regents' fellowship is
offered to regular tenure-track faculty and administrative professionals
in the regental system. Each fellow works on a specific set of issues
for the regents. Schamber has been focused on teacher education.
"Being a Regents' Fellow has
given me the opportunity to view many issues through a new and different
lens. As a faculty member on campus I was familiar with many different
issues, policies, and procedures; as a Regents' Fellow I still see
these, but in new and different ways with multiple perspectives. I wish
there was a way that every faculty member could have this opportunity,"
said Schamber.
Early into her fellowship
Schamber was able to experience the South Dakota legislative session. "I
had no idea how many people were working so hard in support of higher
education, nor did I realize how many challenges they faced," commented
One of her main focuses as a
fellow has been working with the Teacher Quality Enhancement grant which
gives Schamber the opportunity to positively impact teacher education in
South Dakota.
"The regents are pleased that
Sandee decided to take on the fellowship. Her experience in teacher
education has been an asset. She has been able to provide a fresh
prospective to various projects and issues," said Robert T. Tad Perry,
the regents' executive director.
Schamber has been with BHSU
since 1996. Prior to joining BHSU she taught elementary and middle
school. Schamber has a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from the
University of South Dakota and a master's degree in science education
from BHSU.
"If I were to summarize what I
have learned in the past three months, it would be that I have gained a
new appreciation for the public institutions in South Dakota as a
system, as opposed to a collection of individual institutions," said
representative visits Sujithamrak
- top
Zender, (center) agency representative with the U.S. Department of
Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) regional office in
Denver, Colo., recently visited with Dr. Siriporn Sujithamrak, assistant
business professor, and Dr. Penny DeJong, chairperson of the department
of management and marketing at Black Hills State University. Zender was
in the area visiting EDA grant recipients. Last year Sujithamrak
received an EDA grant to work with the Cheyenne River and Lower Brule
Sioux Indian reservation tribes. She recently applied for an extension
of her study to conduct research with seven additional Indian
reservations. Zender also discussed for other possibilities future EDA
Business advisory boards
meet at Black Hills State University -
Dr. Amin Sarkar addresses the joint
advisory boards for Black Hills State University. The boards recently
met on campus to discuss recent changes in their fields that may have
implications for the university and hear an update on changes in the
College of Business and Technology. Also pictured are Pete Cappa, Duane
Sander, Bob Meyer and Priscilla Romkema.
Members of the four Black Hills State University
College of Business and Technology advisory boards recently met in a
joint meeting with BHSU faculty and administration to discuss business
changes and implications for the university.
Dr. Amin Sarkar, dean of the college of Business and
Technology, welcomed the board members and provided a brief highlight of
recent changes at the university. Sarkar reported that graduation rates
indicate that BHSU is the largest business school in the state and that
BHSU students' scores on exit exams are at or above the national
average. Sarkar added that many faculty members are actively engaged in
applied research and publication.
"This research keeps our faculty on the cutting edge
of their discipline and enables them to infuse their lectures with
freshness, insight, and relevance," Sarkar said. He noted that much of
the research is funded by more than $5.8 million in grants which he
called "an outstanding achievement for a college of our size at a
comprehensive public university."
Sarkar also explained the recent reorganization of the
College of Business into three departments: the department of accounting
and finance, under the direction of chairperson Dr. Ron DeBeaumont; the
department of management and marketing, under the direction of
chairperson Dr. Penny DeJong; and the department of industrial and
informational technology, is under the direction of chairperson Monty
Sarkar said that college committees have been
conducting a review of the existing 12 majors/specializations, 15
minors, and six associate degree programs as well as the master's degree
program. According to Sarkar, the college modified the curriculum of the
bachelor's degree in business administration to now include seven
specializations which will improve the program by adding rigor and
Sarkar also discussed the College of Business and
Technology's mission statement which the advisory boards approved with
one minor change.
BHSU faculty members Dr. Priscilla Romkema, director
of the Center for Business and Entrepreneurship; Don Altmyer, director
for the Center for Economic Education; and Tom Dunn, director for the
Center for Tourism Research; gave updates on the recent accomplishments
and plans for each of the centers. Dr. Thomas Flickema, president of
BHSU, and Dr. Dean Myers, vice president for academic affairs, also
spoke briefly to the board members.
Several advisory board members discussed the latest
developments in their fields and how these changes may provide
opportunities for the BHSU business program. Gerard Baker,
superintendent for Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, presented information
about the creation of student internships which would provide the
opportunity for students to gain internship experience for four
consecutive summers while they are earning an undergraduate degree.
Larry Thompson, regional manager for Montana Dakota
Utilities, commended the university for establishing the Center for
Tourism Research and expressed his appreciation for the center's
research efforts in the region. Another board member, Dr. Charles Hart,
president/CEO of Rapid City Regional Hospital, discussed health care
growth in the region and expressed a need for additional health care
business management professionals.
Members of the Business Advisory Board are: Pete Cappa,
president of Wells Fargo in Rapid City; Jim Dolittle, executive director
of Black Hills Community Development; Larry Thompson, regional manager
for Montana Dakota Utilities; and Bruce Byrum, president of First
Western Bank in Spearfish.
Members of the Tourism Advisory Board are: Bill
Honerkamp, director of the Black Hills Badlands/Lakes Association;
Dennis Anderson, owner of the Holiday Inn Express in Deadwood and Gold
Dust; Gerard Baker, superintendent of Mt. Rushmore National Memorial;
and Terry Mahan, general manager of Sylvan Lake Resort.
Members of the Technology Advisory Board are: Don
Ericson, electronics teacher at Sturgis High School; Bob Hellevang,
information technology teacher at Belle Fourche High School; Steve
Williams, owner of Williams and Associates; Bob Meyer, president of
RamVac Corporation; and Duane Sander, owner of Daktronics.
Members of the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board are:
Meyer; Mutch Usera, manager of marketing and economic development at
Black Hills Power and Light; and Dan Green, insurance agent with Baer's
Members of the Health Services Advisory Board are:
Will Lantis, president/CEO of Lantis Enterprises; Larry Veitz, CEO of
Lookout Memorial Hospital; and Dr. Charles Hart, president/CEO of Rapid
City Regional Hospital.
Spearfish City Council
issues proclamation dispelling urban myth and declaring Native American
Week - top
Roger Campbell, director of the office
of Tribal Government Relations for the state, congratulates Lowell
Amiotte, director of the Center for Indian Studies at BHSU, after
reading a proclamation from the Spearfish City Council designating this
week Native American Week in Spearfish in conjunction with a week of
events scheduled at the university. Campbell was one of many speakers
throughout the week. Events continue this weekend with the annual
powwow, Kevin Whirlwind Horse race, an alumni luncheon and buffalo feed.
Indian Awareness Week at Black Hills State University was kicked off
with a proclamation from the city of Spearfish renouncing a rumored
Spearfish ordinance and declaring the third week in April Native
American Week.
Jerry Krambeck, Spearfish mayor, read a proclamation at the city
council meeting Monday to dispel what he calls an urban myth that
indicates that Spearfish has an ordinance which states that "if three or
more Indians are walking down the street together, they can be
considered a war party and fired upon."
The proclamation officially renounced the supposed historical
ordinance that is known only by folklore and continues to be included on
national and international websites that highlight "dumb and outdated
laws." In addition, the council proclaimed Indian Awareness Week in
Spearfish in conjunction with the annual week of events scheduled at
Black Hills State University.
Dr. John Glover, associate Indian Studies professor at BHSU, was
present at the city council meeting to accept the proclamation and thank
the Spearfish City Council for being proactive in setting the record
straight concerning the commonly held belief that the city has an
ordinance which permits assault on American Indians. Glover, who has
taught at BHSU since 1992, says that he has seen the ordinance mentioned
on numerous websites and that many of his students have mentioned the
ordinance to him in the past.
"For some time I've been aware of our city's dubious reputation of
having an ordinance, claimed to still be on the books, about shooting
Indians if they are in a group three or more," Glover said. "I thank the
city council for their action and will work to also have the information
removed from websites."
The proclamation notes that the situation is ironic considering the
close connection between Spearfish, a name inspired by Native American
culture, and South Dakota American Indians, many of whom reside within
the city. The resolution also notes that the supposed law defies
contemporary values, especially in a community which is home to BHSU,
the first state institution in South Dakota to offer a major in American
Indian Studies. The university currently has the largest percentage of
American Indian students as compared to any other South Dakota
Spearfish Mayor Jerry Krambeck said he had heard of the rumored
ordinance before, and although city officials researched the matter,
they could not locate any historical document verifying the existence of
such a law. He added that he was happy to issue this proclamation to
help dispel the urban myth.
"We hope this helps. I'm glad that we are able to help," Krambeck
said. He added that he is looking forward to attending the annual powwow
this weekend.
Indian Awareness Week is an annual event at BHSU dedicated to
educating the community about American Indian culture with speakers and
presentations. The following list includes remaining events for the
week. For more information call 642-6578.
Performance groups
will present annual spring concert -
The Black Hills State University Community Band,
Concert Choir, and Black Hills Gold Singers will present their annual
spring concert Sunday, April 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the recital hall in
Clare and Josef Meier Hall. A repeat performance will be held Monday,
April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the recital hall.
The band, conducted by BHSU music instructor
Christopher Hahn, will perform Plymouth Trilogy by Anthony
Iannaccone; October, a pastoral piece in the English Romantic
style by Eric Whitacre; and P.D.Q. Bach's Grand Serenade for an Awful
Lot of Winds and Percussion.
The choir, conducted by BHSU assistant music professor
Stephen Parker, will sing a wide variety of songs, including pieces from
Scandinavia, Ireland, Germany and Australia, as well as several American
The Black Hills Gold Singers will perform chamber
choir pieces from the Renaissance to the 20th Century.
The concerts are open to the public at no charge.
Seating is limited so early arrival is recommended. For more information
contact Janeen Larsen at 642-6241 or
BHSU will host
entrepreneurship conference -
Black Hills State University will host
"Entrepreneurship Café," an Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century
Conference, Monday, April 25 from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. in the David B.
Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union Jacket Legacy Room.
Keynote speaker Marcia Hendrickson, director of the
Enterprise Institute, will give participants advice about how to start a
business during a brown bag lunch from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Table topics will be presented during two one-hour
sessions beginning at 1:15 and 2:15 p.m. Topics will include: marketing,
patents and trademarks, financing, writing a business plan, how to start
a business, networking your business, location, and franchising.
The conference is sponsored by Students in Free
Enterprise (SIFE) and the BHSU Center for Business and Entrepreneurship.
It is open to the public at no charge; however, donations will be
accepted. Refreshments will be provided during table topics. For more
information call Priscilla Romkema, director of the Center for Business
and Entrepreneurship, at 642-6091.
Richard Brookman will
speak at Black Hills State University - top
Richard Brookman, a librarian and researcher from Kearny County
Library in Lakin, Kan., will present "Using Graphic Novels" at Black
Hills State University Thursday, April 28 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in
Jonas Hall room 305.
Brookman has just completed a two-year study on the use of graphic
novels (comic books in novel length) by today's young adult population,
the readers of these novels, and the history of these novels. His
presentation will provide a background on the novels, including their
history, publishing companies, current trends, main characters, types of
story plots, and what to look for when reading the novels.
During his lecture Brookman will present information from his
research work library collection, which includes over 400 graphic
novels. Some of the novels he will discuss are: Star Wars: Chewbacca,
Elektra, Relentless, Elektra and Wolverine: The
Redeemer, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Origin, Left
Behind: Tribulation Force 1-5, and The Hobbit.
Approximately 100 graphic novels, both from Brookman's collection and
from the collection at the Grace Balloch Memorial Library in Spearfish,
will be on display after the lecture.
The presentation is open to the public at no charge. Participants are
welcome to attend all or part of the lecture. For more information
contact Dr. Joanna Jones, assistant education professor at BHSU, at
642-6405 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
BHSU students present
original full feature movie -
BHSU students Justin Koehler and Gus
Karinen recently presented a premiere of an original movie. Due to the
amount of interest and positive feedback, the movie will be shown again
April 29 at 7 p.m. in Jonas Hall room 305.
A student-made feature film, 10:15 Salem Park, written
and directed by Black Hills State University students Gus Karinen and
Justin Koehler, will be presented Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in Jonas
Hall room 305.
Karinen, a mass communications senior from Spearfish,
and Koehler, a recent BHSU graduate, collaborated on the original movie
which evolved from a class assignment. The two have spent much of the
last two years creating the movie, which includes several BHSU student
actors. The movie was shot primarily in and around Spearfish.
More than 450 people attended the movie's premiere
earlier this month. Karinen notes that they have received positive
feedback and several requests to show the movie again.
"Countless people around the area who've heard good
things about the film have approached us over the past few weeks asking
if we'll be showing it again anytime soon," Karinen says. "Because of
the great response, we've decided to hurry up and show it again next
weekend before the college semester ends."
There is no admission fee. The public is welcome to
attend. Contact Karinen at
firstname.lastname@example.com for additional information.
Campus Democrats will
co-host symposium - top
The Black Hills State University Campus Democrats and
the Lawrence County Democrats will host "Defining Moral Values: A
Symposium" Saturday, April 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Spearfish
Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center.
Panelists will include George McGovern, former U.S.
Senator; Cecelia Fire Thunder, the first woman president of the Oglala
Sioux Tribe; Ahrar Ahmad, BHSU professor of political science; Richard
Fisher, retired United Methodist clergy; and Stan Adelstein, former
adjunct professor at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Priscilla Romkema, associate business professor and
director of the Center for Business and Entrepreneurship at BHSU, will
serve as moderator for the session.
The symposium is open to the public at no charge. For
more information contact Mary Foster at 641-6185.
Wyett honored with Spirit
of BH award - top
Dr. Thomas Flickema, president of
Black Hills State University, presents Megan Wyett with the Spirit of BH
award to honor her leadership in a number of student organizations and
her participation in volunteer activities throughout the community.
Megan Wyett, a senior education student from Casper,
Wyo., was recently presented with the prestigious Spirit of BH award for
her volunteerism and leadership at Black Hills State University.
Wyett was described by Larry Vavruska, president of
the BHSU Alumni Association, as a student who is creative, motivated,
networks well with faculty, staff and students and has the tenacity to
see things through completion. He noted that Wyett successfully manages
academics, volunteerism and extra-curricular activities.
Wyett has been actively involved in a variety of
student organizations since she first came to campus as a freshman in
the fall of 2001. She is currently president of the Student Senate, a
past president and member of the BHSU Student Ambassadors, and is
vice-president of the University Programming Team. Last fall, Wyett
organized a campus and community "Make a Difference Day" with the
assistance of the AmeriCorps* VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)
office. More than 100 students volunteered for a variety of different
projects in the community of Spearfish in conjunction with the national
"Make a Difference Day" observation.
She has co-chaired and chaired the annual Swarm Days
Homecoming Week committee, was elected vice president of awards for the
BHSU Reading Council, is currently serving as the president of Chi Theta
Xi Sorority and is a member of the search and screen committee for
retention. Shehas also volunteered as a New Student Days group leader
and as a student athletic trainer.
The Spirit of BH Award is given annually by the BHSU
Alumni Association to honor a student who has made significant
contributions that reflect favorably on the university and larger
Hewitt receives Young
Alumni Achievement Award - top
Dr. Thomas Flickema, president of
Black Hills State University, presents the Young Alumni Achievement
Award to Stephanie Hewitt, a 1995 BHSU graduate who now has her own law
Stephanie Hewitt, who graduated from Black Hills State
University in 1995, recently received the coveted Young Alumni
Achievement Award from the BHSU Alumni Association.
Hewitt, who attended BHSU on a volleyball scholarship,
earned a business administration degree from BHSU and went on to earn a
law degree. While at BHSU, Hewitt was involved in various organizations
including the student senate and student ambassadors. She is also
remembered for volleyball accomplishments including once serving seven
aces in one match.
After working in the public defender's office in
Casper, Wyo., Hewitt began doing contract legal work for various law
firms and for the government. She later accepted a position at the
public defender's office in Greeley, Colo.
"This was a return to doing the type of legal work
that I love, criminal defense," Hewitt says. Since then she has
established her own law practice in which she specializes in criminal
The BHSU Alumni Association annually presents this
award to honor alumni who have distinguished themselves with outstanding
achievements, contributions and service to society, the community and
Black Hills State University.
Larry Vavruska, president of the BHSU Alumni
Association, praised Hewitt for her achievements.
"We are proud of your accomplishments. You are a
wonderful role model for current and future students," Vavruska said.
Math Club wins award for
poster - top
Black Hills State University Math Club
members Samantha Cripps (left), Marie Trullinger (center), and Thereasa
Lewis present their poster at a recent undergraduate poster contest at
the University of Northern Colorado. The students won the best use of
mathematics category for their poster Don't Let Your Life Be Taken,
which showed how the RSA algorithm is used to encrypt electronic
The Black Hills State University Math Club won the category for the
best use of mathematics at a recent Mathematical Awareness Month
undergraduate poster contest at the University of Northern Colorado.
The club took the theme of the contest, "Mathematics Could Save Your
Life," in a liberal sense and created a poster, titled Don't Let Your
Life Be Taken, illustrating how math helps fight identity theft. The
poster showed how the RSA algorithm is used to encrypt messages that are
sent electronically so they can only be viewed by the intended
BHSU Math Club members who participated in the poster contest
include: Samantha Cripps, a junior business education major from Wright,
Wyo.; Marie Trullinger, a senior mathematics major from McIntosh; and
Thereasa Lewis, a junior history major from Lead. BHSU faculty members
Daluss Siewert, Math Club advisor, and Curtis Card accompanied the
students to contest.
The poster contest was a part of the annual spring meeting of the
Rocky Mountain section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).
Over 170 mathematicians, mathematics educators and students from
Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota attended the meeting.
Education students
coordinate activities for elementary students at wildlife sanctuary
- top
Rachael Edoff, a senior elementary
education major from Hermosa, visits with first graders Brennen Quigley
and Riley Fremont during a recent learning activity and volunteer day at
the Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary near Spearfish. Edoff was one
of nearly a dozen BHSU students who assisted with the project with
Spearfish elementary and middle school students.
Nearly a dozen Black Hills State University students
volunteered to spend Youth Service Day with elementary students at the
Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary last week.
The volunteers, which included nearly 150 elementary,
middle school and university students as well as teachers and parents,
toured the site and then helped with various projects including cleaning
up the grounds, trails and roads.
According to Micheline Hickenbotham, assistant
education professor at BHSU, this project was a follow-up to last year's
project when the students created an Outdoor Learning Center at the
wildlife sanctuary. This year the BHSU students, who are all enrolled in
a teaching methods course, created specific learning activities tailored
to the wildlife sanctuary which were field tested during the outing. The
university students previously met with three Spearfish teachers to
review their plans. After making suggested modifications, the students
presented the learning session at the Outdoor Learning Center on the
sanctuary grounds.
"This field-based experience gave our students a new
insight on classroom management. It is one thing to read about it or
have someone tell you about it, but it is another to see it in action,"
Hickenbotham said. "The students felt they learned much about the
classroom dynamic and the differences in children's behaviors."
She praised the BHSU students for their dedication and
commitment to the project, noting that they participated without any
class reward such as extra credit points or bonus points.
"These students believe in making a difference. They
are our future teachers and they already understand the value of
partnership with our community and the school district. They are walking
in the footsteps of our great teachers," Hickenbotham said.
Students learn about the
museum profession - top
Mary Kopco, director of the Adams
Museum and House discusses the museum profession with BHSU students in
Dr. Kathleen Parrow's Historical Methods & Historiography class.
Ten Black Hills State University students who are
currently enrolled in Dr. Kathleen Parrow's Historical Methods &
Historiography class recently learned about museum professions during a
presentation by Adams Museum & House director Mary A. Kopco.
This is the fourth year that Parrow has invited Kopco
to share her experience and knowledge of museum operations with BHSU
students. Kopco discussed a wide range of topics: collections management
including ethics, conservation and legal matters; education and
community outreach; funding; and marketing and communications.
Deadwood's Adams Museum & House is a non-profit
educational complex dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of
the history and material culture of Deadwood and the Black Hills. The
museum will celebrate its 75th anniversary in October 2005. Throughout
the year the museum sponsors events and workshops that illustrate the
valuable role museums play in the community. For more information, call
RSVP banquet
honors area senior volunteers -
Nearly 200 people gathered at Black
Hills State University recently to celebrate the donation of 77,679
volunteer hours by the Northern Black Hills Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP). Kathy Schneider, RSVP director, noted that volunteers' time this
past year was worth almost $1.4 million to the community. DeWayne Hayes
served as master of ceremony.
Black Hills State University recently hosted a banquet
to honor volunteers who participate in the Northern Black Hills Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP).
"Volunteers, You Mean the World to Us" was the theme
of the recognition banquet. Nearly 200 people gathered in the Jacket
Legacy Room to celebrate the donation of 77,679 volunteer hours to the
Northern Black Hills communities.
Kathy Schneider, RSVP director, noted that at minimum
wage, the volunteers' contribution would be equivalent to more than
$400,000. She also stated that the Bureau of Labor statistics recommend
a higher, more realistic volunteer dollar value per hour for service,
which indicates that the volunteers' time this past year was worth
almost $1.4 million.
According to Schneider, 444 RSVP volunteers served in
81 community non-profit agencies by donating their time to help deliver
meals on wheels, work in food pantries, assist with GED programs, serve
as school crossing guards, tutor children, assist the chambers of
commerce, serve as needed at the Matthews Opera House and High Plains
Western Heritage Center, volunteer at nursing homes and serve in many
other situations.
Letters were read from the state program director John
Pohlman; Senator Tim Johnson, Governor Mike Rounds, and area mayors Mark
Ziegler, Todd Keller and Jerry Krambeck thanking the honorees for their
contributions to communities in Lawrence, Meade and Butte counties. A
representative from Stephanie Herseth's office, Emily Lefholz, also read
a thank you letter.
Presidential Service Awards from the President's
Council on Service Participation in Washington, D.C., were presented to
volunteers serving in local communities during the past year. Recipients
received congratulatory letters from the council, a certificate and a
pin designating their level of volunteerism.
DeWayne Hayes, RSVP volunteer who is also member of
the advisory board, served as master of ceremony. The Black Hills Jazz
Band provided musical entertainment. Drawings were held for volunteers
who recruited new RSVP members. Nancy Wietgrefe, Spearfish/Belle Fourche
coordinator, presented the Presidential awards.
Ruth Lettau, Sturgis RSVP coordinator, handled the new
volunteer recruitment drawing. The following people were winners of the
drawings: Lawrence County, Rose Anderson; Butte County, Phyllis
Eixenberger; and Meade County, Ernestine Ledyard.
The Northern Black Hills RSVP is sponsored by BHSU
with members in Butte, Lawrence, Meade and Perkins Counties.
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The Faculty Senate met Wednesday, March 16 at 3:15 p.m.
Members present were: Kristi Pearce (president), Randall Royer,
Barbara Chrisman, Steve Andersen, Curtis Card, Jim Hesson, Roger Miller,
Tom Termes, Christine Shearer-Cremean, Sharon Strand, and Ian Laber
(Student Senate representative).
The meeting was opened by Pearce. Motions were made to approve the
agenda and minutes. The motion passed.
Discussion was held regarding the purchase of a tree in honor of the
Faculty Senate award recipient. Recommendations have been received from
John Rombough, grounds services manager. A motion was made to purchase a
spruce tree with a $900 limit for the tree, ground preparation and
planting. The motion was approved. A plaque to go with the tree is still
under discussion.
The Faculty Senate moved at 3:30 p.m. to a joint meeting with the
Student Senate and Myron Sullivan, campus security officer. Sullivan
presented information relative to the safety issues of students being in
the buildings alone after closing hours. There have been some incidents
that have brought this to the attention of the campus community.
Sullivan indicated that a general closing time for buildings is under
discussion. Faculty and student senators asked questions and made
suggestions that might improve the situation.
The Faculty Senate came back to its meeting and members were given
information on the review of standards of evaluation committee. Dean
Myers will appoint faculty, department chairs, and deans to this
Faculty/Academic Senate constitutions have been received from USD,
SDSU, and DSU. The current senate is to review the issues related to
recommendations for changing the structure at BHSU.
The Student Senate election process is under way for April 12-13
elections. The GAF meeting will be held March 23. Issues of funding will
start April 6-7.
The deans' meeting report indicated that Jane Dunbar will talk about
a degree audit with anyone needing information. The August inservice
will include information on advising. The student information data file
will be readily available to faculty for advising. The schedule for
summer session 2006 will be due by November 2005. Student tutors will
stay in their present location, and the writing center is to be located
in the library.
The Assessment Committee report indicated that the assessment reports
have been well done so far.
The Strategic Planning Committee heard from Amin Sarkar, dean of the
College of Business and Technology. He discussed where money comes from
and how it is used. The College of Business is interested in moving to
AACSB accreditation from IACBE accreditation. It is a larger
accreditation system for business programs. It will be an expensive
process. It will require more faculty research and more faculty with
terminal degrees. USD currently has this accreditation.
There was no report from the Library Committee.
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Chrisman, recording secretary.


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Continuing their tour of the Golden State, Specialized teammates Barbara Blatter and Bas Van Dooren dominated the 13th Annual Sizzler Mountain Bike Classic, April 1, in San Jose, California.
After finishing second in the overall at Sea Otter in Monterey a week earlier, Blatter dominated the Sizzler, winning by 3:05. "It was like a fast training session," said Blatter, who is now getting ready for the World Cup opener this weekend at Napa. "I had a flat tire, but it was good practice. My coach said I shouldn't go 100 percent."
Mary McConneloug was second, while Willow Koerber (Cane Creek) took third.
Van Dooren, who was third overall at Sea Otter and second in last year's final World Cup standings, won the 26-mile cross-country race by 22 seconds. Canada's Andreas Hestler finished second, while Josh Fleming rounded out the top three.
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March 31, 2008 8:00 AM PT
Life, a great man once said, is what happens while you're busy making other plans. And sometimes, it appears, so is art.
Three members of Microsoft Research can attest to that. The three, based on different continents and each pursuing accomplishments in widely divergent fields, found themselves improbably grouped recently in an exhibit in New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), organized by Paola Antonelli, senior curator in the museum's Department of Architecture and Design.
Design and the Elastic Mind, which opened at MoMA Feb. 24 and runs through May 12, focuses on the latest advancements in design. In the foreword of the catalog for the exhibit, Glenn D. Lowry, the museum's director, states that the collection "comprises more than two hundred design objects and concepts that marry the most advanced scientific research with the most attentive consideration of human limitations, habits, and aspirations."
For Gavin Jancke, director of Engineering for Microsoft Research Redmond, the invitation to have his High Capacity Color Barcode featured in what is considered the world's foremost museum of modern art came as a bit of a surprise.
"Paola Antonelli came to me," he laughs. "Out of the blue, she sent an e-mail saying, 'We're really interested in exhibiting your barcode in the show.' And I said, 'Great!' "
For Indrani Medhi and Alex Taylor, though, the opportunity to have their research featured in such a prestigious, unlikely setting seemed like a natural—though no less startling—extension of the nature of their work.
"It really came as a very pleasant surprise," says Medhi, an associate researcher in the Technology for Emerging Markets group at Microsoft Research India whose work in text-free user interfaces is being featured by MoMA. "From the beginning, we did not think of this as an art project. We just thought of it as solving a particular problem.
"But for an audience in the developed world to see a piece that combines design technology and problems of the developing world, I'm hoping it will create awareness. That's what I want."
For Taylor, a researcher for the Socio-Digital Systems group within Microsoft Research Cambridge whose work with vendor colleague Anab Jain resulted in two projects that are featured in the exhibit, being represented in such a setting simply furthers one of his professional goals.
"One of my major themes of research is trying to take design seriously as a contributor to research," he says. "The MoMA exhibit is a nice example of how design can be used to present concepts to the public and get them to start engaging in questions about the possible futures of technology."
A brief look at the Microsoft Research contributions to Design and the Elastic Mind:
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A Drums man was airlifted to a trauma center after his motorcycle crashed with a Hazleton Police Department vehicle driven by Chief Frank DeAndrea on Friday morning.
Walter Bloss was transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville in a helicopter after the crash at 9:51 a.m., city police said.
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The crash at West Broad and Laurel streets left Bloss prone on the pavement, and his motorcycle stopped a few feet away against a parked car.
While Bloss lie on the pavement, DeAndrea, three medical technicians and a city firefighter administered first aid to him. Pieces of the motorcycle, including parts of the clear windscreen, were scattered along the road.
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Police closed the block of Broad Street to traffic with yellow tape for more than three hours after the crash.
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Room With a View: Hotel Palomar's Golden Gate Suite
The blow-out Golden Gate Bridge anniversary celebration may have come and gone, but there are still plenty of ways to pay homage to the International Orange icon. Here's an unexpected one: Hotel Palomar has tricked out one of its suites in honor of the double G. As you step off the elevator and into the hallway, you'll see the familiar tollbooth entry to the bridge, blown up and plastered on the door and walls framing room 512. One foot inside the door and you're presented with a sweeping view of the bridge. Sounds impossible, right? A printed opaque decal expands across the five bay windows in the room to give the illusion that you're staring out the window of a sweet Cow Hollow pied-à-terre. It sure beats the real view of gritty Market Street.
Every inch of the room is decked out in bridge memorabilia—from the boldly colored headboard and the black-and-white screen printed pillows to the 1937 construction photos on the lampshades and nightstands and coffee tables built from bridge steel by Bay Area furniture designer Richard Bulan.
But the GG suite is more than just a pretty room with a view. Guests are treated to a comped cocktail called the Vermillion M.E.S. (named after the legendary orange hue chosen by architects Irving Morrow, Charles Ellis, and Joseph Strauss) at the Fifth Floor restaurant (don't miss out on the oysters five ways while you're there) and will get a piece of history to take home—the Ira Bruce Nadal and Donald McDonald book Golden Gate Bridge: History and Design of an Icon.
The suite is available through the end of the year, so whether you're looking for a spirited staycation or a room with history for the rents, this fun suite at Hotel Palomar is a golden choice.
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More Bridge To-Dos: In addition to the Golden Gate Suite, there are several other bridge-related activities that also extend throughout the year.
"Before the Bridge: Sight and Sound of the Golden Gate," hosted by The Presidio Trust, features historic maps, photos, and drawings of the city pre-GG. Through 11/18.
The Walt Disney Family Museum is running a free film festival called "The Bridge on the Big Screen." Movies will be shown every Saturday through 9/15.
The FOR-SITE Foundation "International Orange" exhibit showcases a group of artists at Fort Point who have created on-site installations responding to the bridge as an icon, historic structure, and design concept. Through 10/28.
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Apr. 9, 2016
Karen Crouse On Golf column notes that Ernie Els' strong second-round performance at Masters golf tournament is enough to keep him in hunt after nightmarish first round. MORE
Apr. 8, 2016
Ernie Els struggles during first round of Masters golf tournament, recording 9 on par-4 first hole, highest score on that hole in tournament's 80-year history; other Masters tournament news noted. MORE
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Ernie Els and Justin Rose, and others competing in British Open golf tournament, recall sick feeling they got when errant shot struck spectator. MORE
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Ernie Els's 24th British Open gets off to a nightmarish start when his opening tee shot strikes a spectator in the jaw; rattled Els finishes first round seven-over-par; other news noted. MORE
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Double British Open champion Ernie Els expresses his excitement at being in elite company as British Open at Muirfield approaches; Els is both defending British Open champion and defending champion at Muirfield. MORE
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Ernie Els is upset that he was not allowed to use the lift-clean-and-place rule during the second round of the Honda Classic. MORE
Oct. 12, 2012
Ernie Els takes first-round lead at Frys.com Open in California; after the match, Els reveals his affinity for MLB's Oakland Athletics. MORE
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Victory by Ernie Els in the British Open is a validation of experience and a reminder that major championship golf requires a sophisticated balance of physical and mental skills. MORE
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Ernie Els wins the British Open golf tournament, his fourth major championship victory. MORE
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Bill Pennington On Golf column; Australia's Adam Scott, who for years has told the story of how crushed he was when his idol and countryman Greg Norman blew a six-stroke lead in the final round of the1996 Masters, blows a four-shot lead with four holes to play at the British Open to finish second behind Ernie Els. MORE
Apr. 30, 2012
Jason Dufner beats Ernie Els in playoff to win Zurich Classic golf tournament; other golf news noted. MORE
Mar. 23, 2012
Charlie Wi and Jason Dufner share first round lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament; Ernie Els, who has had only two top-10 finishes in his last 26 starts and is on the verge of missing his first Masters since 1993, continues to struggle. MORE
Oct. 10, 2011
Bryce Molder wins Frys.com Open golf tournament in sudden-death playoff over Briny Baird; Ernie Els, one among a handful of players who had a share of the lead, finishes tied for fourth. MORE
Aug. 25, 2011
PGA Tour veterans Vijay Singh, Ernie Els, and Padraig Harrington are attempting to regain past championship forms amid late-career slumps, as they prepare for the Barclays golf tournament. MORE
May. 10, 2011
Ernie Els is among six new inductees into World Golf Hall of Fame. MORE
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Ernie Els Awakens From His First-Round Nightmare at the Masters
Els took six putts from 3 feet for an opening nine Thursday, but rebounded in a strong round the next day.
April 9, 2016, Saturday
Ah, Those Augusta Memories (of 2015): Jordan Spieth Races to Early Lead
After Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player stirred nostalgia among the fans, Spieth, the defending champion, shot a six-under-par 66 in the first round of the Masters.
April 8, 2016, Friday
9 Strokes, Then What? For Ernie Els, On to 2nd Hole
Els's 9 was the highest score on the first hole in the 80-year history of the Masters.
April 8, 2016, Friday
Stewart Award to Ernie Els
Els's youngest son, Ben, has autism, and Els has devoted his work off the course to the Els for Autism Foundation.
August 20, 2015, Thursday
Errant Ball Hurts on Both Sides of Rope
Ernie Els and Justin Rose are among those golfers who recalled the sick feeling they got when an errant shot struck an unintended target.
July 19, 2015, Sunday
Changing Conditions at the Masters Could Rein In a Runaway
Tiger Woods suggested to Masters officials on Friday that they activate the greens' subterranean turf-conditioning system in light of the low scores in the first two rounds.
April 11, 2015, Saturday
On a Day for Good Scores at the Masters, Jordan Spieth Has a Great One
Jordan Spieth, 21, had an eight-under-par 64, one shot off the lowest 18-hole score in Masters tournament history.
April 10, 2015, Friday
Weathering Hard Year and Wet Final Day at P.G.A. Championship, Els Perks Up
Ernie Els finished tied for seventh at Valhalla Golf Club, a result he was pleased with after struggling at the last three major tournaments.
August 11, 2014, Monday
Shot Strikes Fan, and Els Staggers to a 79
Ernie Els, a two-time British Open champion, was flustered in the first round after he bloodied a spectator with his first tee shot.
July 18, 2014, Friday
Course and Conditions Do a Number on Scorecards
Winds gusted at more than 30 miles per hour and only four players shot under par at the second round of the World Golf Championships event in Doral, Fla.
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Seriously, give yourselves a whole bunch of pats on the back from me.
I never tire of reading paragraphs-long essays about your decision to always play female avatars, so thank you so much for continuing to write them. My dream is for there to be an essay about a guy playing a woman posted at every major gaming outlet. And hey, I can't write them, can I? Not just because women don't make good games journos, either. I literally will never be a man playing a female avatar. That's my cross to bear.
I loved the passage where you explained how you spent hours making your female avatar hot so you'd have something nice to look at while you spend all that time in-game. I mean, to take time out of your essay about what a great feminist ally you are to reveal you're still really into sexually objectifying women? How honest. How brave.
The part where you talk about if you have to stare at a butt the whole time, it might as well be a lady-butt was so funny and charming, too. You seem really real.
I've been playing male avatars since I started gaming as a wee little girl made of sugar and spice and everything nice, but that's because I literally didn't have any choice. You? You don't even have to play as a woman, and you do it anyway!
Is it dusty in here, or am I just incredibly moved?
I also really like when I'm talking to you IRL and I mention that sometimes it seems silly for certain games to not even give players the option of playing a female character, especially when the protagonist is silent, and you make sure to mention that you always play a female character when given the choice before explaining to me that the developers can tell whatever story they want, and I need to vote with my dollars, and why don't I make my own game if I'm so bent out of shape about it. It lets me know you're one of the good ones, you know?
And since I know you're one of the good ones, I don't actually mind when you stop listening as I talk about how I've actively boycotted several games that don't include playable women, I'm about halfway through designing my own game, and anyway I'm pretty sure it's okay to engage critically with any art, games being no exception.
I know you're really busy saving the games industry from sexism with your avatar choices, and plus you've got to copyedit that piece you've been working on explaining how you always play female characters!
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Commissioner Mike Kreidler said Thursday he won't allow insurance companies to extend their old policies that didn't meet the requirements of federal health care reform. An estimated 290,000 Washington residents have received notices that their old insurance policies will be canceled.
"Trying to do what the president has proposed would be very disruptive to the insurance market in the state of Washington so no, we will not be allowing insurance companies to extend these policies," he said. "You'd have to go back and re-rate all of the policies, and the premises for what they originally proposed rates would all change."
Kreidler, a Democrat, says all of them can get better coverage on the new health care exchange. He says at least half of them will qualify for a subsidy to help them pay the premium.
"I have empathy for these people, I certainly feel for them, but at the same time, people really have a chance right now to shop and compare various health plans and make some decisions that best fits themselves and their families in ways that could never do before," Kreidler said. "But if you wind up extending these current plans that are out there, you really disrupt the ability for that to happen."
When asked if he was worried his decision was going to upset those who just heard earlier in the day they could keep their insurance, Kreidler replied that having the new policies that meet minimum coverage requirements will be beneficial to them in case of a major health incident.
"They have so much broader coverage that really protects themselves and their families in ways that their current policies do not. They're still going to be winners," he said.
The president announced earlier in the day he would allow insurance companies to keep selling their old plans to people whose policies were going to be canceled. But that decision requires state approval.
"I do not believe his proposal is a good deal for the state of Washington," Kreidler said.
He is encouraging Washington citizens who have received a cancellation notice to check out the plans on the Washington Healthplanfinder.
"For many of those people, they find there's a better deal out there for themselves or their families," he said.
Health care reform has improved insurance coverage by requiring insurers to cover prescription drugs, maternity care and set reasonable limits on out-of-pocket costs, said Kreidler, who called the improvements significant and good for consumers.
Between Oct. 1 and Nov. 7, more than 9,000 people have selected a private health insurance plan through the marketplace in Washington state. Another 68,532 found out they were eligible for free insurance under Medicaid. And another 81,166 have completed applications for insurance, but have not finished the sign up process.