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Beginning this week, the CAS-IT staff of technology support professionals will grow by two, allowing for even more efficient service of the technology needs of the College’s faculty and staff. Carol Genung and Stephen Hull will join the CAS-IT staff, which will result in full technology support for all of the College’s 17 departments and units. “We are very excited to welcome Carol and Stephen to CAS-IT,” said Associate Dean Sam Catanzaro. “Our staff have been doing a tremendous job even though we’ve been understaffed in some areas for a while. The addition of two more computer support professionals to our team will go a long way toward realizing our goal of providing timely, effective, and courteous computer support and services everywhere in the College.”
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| Dr. Hilary Justice |
Hilary Justice, Assistant Professor of English, has been named an editor for The Hemingway Letters Project, a cooperative undertaking of the Ernest Hemingway Foundation/Society and The Hemingway Foreign Rights Trust. The undertaking, housed at Pennsylvania State University, will result in the publication of a projected twelve volumes of Hemingway’s estimated 7,000 to 8,000 pieces of correspondence. In addition, Rodger L. Tarr, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English, will also be involved as a textual advisor to the project. “The Hemingway Letters Project is of monumental importance in advancing our understanding of American literature, history, and culture,” Tarr said. “Indeed, one might say world literature, history and culture since Hemingway’s interpretations of and influences on the cultures and literatures of the world are now an integral part of the fabric of literary and social discourse.”
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| Dr. Sabine Loew | Sabine Loew, Associate Professor of Evolutionary and Conservation Biology, begins her duties as CAS Ombudsperson on the first day of the 2005 fall semester, Monday, August 22. In this position, Loew will serve as a neutral advisor when faculty members have conflicts they are trying to resolve. "After 10 years at ISU as a researcher, teacher, advisor, and mentor, I feel well prepared to provide confidential and informal advice, feedback, and assistance to my colleagues," said Loew. “I appreciate the confidence placed in me by my colleagues and Dean Olson, and I believe an ombudsperson will significantly contribute to the positive working environment within our College.”
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Solar cars line up to
start the race | The ISU Solar Car Team successfully reached its goal of crossing the finish line in the North American Solar Challenge on July 27. While the team finished in last place, they faired better than the majority of the teams registered for the race just by finishing. Forty-two teams registered for the race, which is the world’s longest race for solar-powered vehicles. After extensive pre-race scrutiny, only 26 teams made it to the starting line. Of those, only 18 teams finished the race. “It’s been a tremendous accomplishment given the very little time and very little money we had to build this car,” said faculty advisor Dr. David Marx. “We are pleased with our beginning and this is just the beginning.” David Marx. “We are pleased with our beginning and this is just the beginning.”
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Tolchin (left) received the oath
of office from Trustee Stan Ommen | Barry Tolchin, a graduate student in the Department of Politics and Government, was sworn in as the new student trustee on ISU's Board of Trustees at the Board's meeting in July. Tolchin, from Lockport Illinois, received his bachelor's degree in Political Science from Illinois State in May 2004. He is currently a senator in the Student Government Association, an assistant coach for ISU's Mock Trial Team. Tolchin is also an Illinois High School Association Registered Baseball Official with over 500 games experience, and is an independent representative of Primerica Financial Services.
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| Dr. Kyle Ciani | Although many of us may not have attended institutions that offered courses in women’s history, contemporary students at ISU are clearly advantaged in their opportunities to study such topics as women’s activism in the 20th century, American Family, or the history of women in North America with Kyle Ciani, Assistant Professor of History. “Many students come to my classes with preconceived notions of a course about women, and some think it will be a rap session about women’s problems,” said Ciani. “I still get the occasional individual who believes that I spend sixteen weeks teaching about the 19th Amendment, but usually people are excited to learn about the courses I am able to teach at ISU. The rewards are many.”
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