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| Transcript | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Press Releases distributed September 13 – November 18, 1999 September 13, 1999 LOCAL STUDENT PARTICIPATED IN LUNAR & PLANETARY INSTITUTE SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM Jennifer A. Waggoner, daughter of Darlene and Clark Waggoner of Decatur, Texas, was selected to participate in the 1999 Lunar and Planetary Institute ( LPI) Summer Intern Program at the LPI and the NASA/ Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The program began June 7 and ended August 13, 1999. Waggoner is a senior, geology major at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) in Rapid City. When the program was conceived 23 years ago, its objectives were " to provide bright undergraduates with interests in lunar and planetary science with opportunities to experience full- time research in the field of their choice, to present the results in written and oral form, to meet active researchers who can help them assess the future of the research field, and to evaluate research as a career choice." Through 1999, 288 students representing 171 universities across the United States and abroad have participated in the program, and many have chosen careers in planetary science. Six of the 11 1998 interns returned to give scientific presentations at the annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in March 1999. Waggoner worked with Dr. Allan H. Treiman of the LPI conducting research on the sedimentary deposits of Gangis Chasma, Mars. Her future plans are to obtain a Ph. D. in Planetary Science. September 13, 1999 SDSM& T FRESHMAN CLASS BRAGGING RIGHTS The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) is proud of their 1999 freshman class and it is time to brag. Tech has a worldwide reputation as an outstanding engineering and science institution so it is no wonder why so many excellent students have chosen Tech as their college of study. Graduates design, construct, and operate modern technology to meet complex challenges such as global warming, health care delivery, advanced computing, energy resource development, mineral extraction and processing, environmental quality, transportation, and national defense. The 1999 freshman class has signed on to take on the challenge of living up to these expectations as well as developing new technology in the science and engineering fields that have yet to be imagined. The 1999 freshman class at SDSM& T is comprised of 18 Regent Scholars; 13 Eagle Scouts; 6 Valedictorians; 109 lettered in athletics; 56 are bringing scholarship dollars from their local communities; 19 members of Who's Who Among High School Students; 11 delegates to Boys or Girls State; 23 National Honor Society members; and overall the freshman class has an average of 24 on the ACT. " Students entering this year were most likely born in 1981 -- the year President Reagan took office" said Doug Lange, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students. " They have grown up with NutraSweet and fax machines. They probably have never dialed a phone nor worried about the packaging of Tylenol. They are a generation that believe strongly in their personal futures and are fearful of world events. They are the best students in South Dakota. They are at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. We believe in their ability to contribute to our world of knowledge while gaining the academic and interpersonal skills they will need to thrive upon graduation. We want to know and help each and every student succeed." September 14, 1999 FOUR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS RECIPIENTS OF SCHOLARSHIPS AT SDSM& T Four Native American students at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) have been sponsored this year as they pursue their degrees in Science and Engineering. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kruse, of Minneapolis/ St. Paul, have concurred with the School of Mines scholarship committee's recommendation to fund the four students. The students are Robert Whipple, Rapid City, senior, Civil and Environmental Engineering; Connie Giroux, Rapid City, junior, Chemistry; J. R. High Elk, Dupree, sophomore, Civil and Environmental Engineering; and Lonnie Wright, Eagle Butte, sophomore, Industrial Engineering. The Kruse Foundation selectively works with colleges and universities throughout North America to enhance educational efforts for Native American students. Media note: Hometown press releases were sent to the media outlets in the hometowns of the four scholarship recipients listed above. September 20, 1999 SDSM& T GRADUATE ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP FUND WITH CORVETTE RAFFLE Dean and Marlene Oliva, former Huron High School classmates, have established an athletic scholarship fund at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T). Dean, a 1956 graduate of SDSM& T, and his wife have donated a 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe to be raffled off at the SDSM& T All School Reunion in July, 2000. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the recently established scholarship fund. The Oliva Athletic Scholarship was established in order to provide one athletic scholarship annually for a student from Huron or Tyndall, South Dakota. The recipient would preferably be a multi- sport athlete in basketball, football, and track and field. The fund is being established in recognition of the impact SDSM& T had on the Olivas' lives and the lives of Dean's three brothers, Don ( EE ' 51), Ralph ( GE ' 51), and Tom ( EX ' 58). The scholarship is dedicated to Dean's father, Mike R. Oliva, a high school athlete from Tyndall, in recognition of his athletic accomplishments as well as his belief in growth and advancement through hard work and commitment to both athletic and educational opportunities. " I see the Oliva Athletic Scholarship as a way to remember my father, Mike Oliva, who himself was a star athlete" said Dean. " The scholarship will assist great young athletes and give back to the institution that gave me the opportunity to succeed academically and athletically." Dean and Marlene are now retired and living in Granada Hills, California. After receiving his Masters of Engineering Degree in Engineering Management from UCLA, Dean spent 35 years with Lockheed Aircraft. He retired in January 1990 as Chief Engineer of Engineering Research and Test and Plant Manager of the Lockheed Kelly Johnson Research and Development Center. The 1963 Corvette to be raffled off is a 326 cc/ 250 HP four- speed, ermine white with black interior. It has power windows and is in excellent condition. A drawing for the Corvette will be held on July 7, 2000, during the SDSM& T All School Alumni Reunion. Tickets are currently on sale through the SDSM& T Foundation Office for $ 100. Ticket sales will continue until 600 tickets have been purchased or until July 2000. The raffle winner has the choice of taking the Corvette or an alternate prize of $ 18,000 cash. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to fund the Dean and Marlene Oliva Athletic Scholarship Endowment. Raffle tickets may be purchased by telephoning the Foundation Office at ( 605) 394- 2436 or ( 800) 211- 7591. September 20, 1999 SDSM& T TO HOST ‘ LIFE ON THE GREAT PLAINS�� CONFERENCE The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will host " Life on the Great Plains: An Interdisciplinary Symposium" a conference sponsored by the South Dakota Humanities Council and the Great Plains Popular Culture Association/ American Culture Association. The conference will take place September 30 to October 2, 1999 at the Radisson Hotel in Rapid City. Presentations and workshops offered by scholars from around the region will consider such subjects as the history, literature, music, customs, religion, and oral tradition of the Great Plains people. The keynote speaker for the conference will be Dr. Jane Curry, who describes herself as an author, storyteller, performer, and " recovering academic." In" Samantha ‘ Rastles' the Woman Question" Curry will appear as Samantha Smith Allen, a farm wife and rustic philosopher created by the 19th- century humorist Marietta Holley. Other special presentations scheduled throughout the conference include Dr. Mark McGinnis' " Elders of the Faith" project; Dr. Orval Van Deest's presentation of Capt. Jack Crawford, a Black Hills miner, scout, and author; Joyce Jefferson and Deb Carpenter's session on women on the Great Plains; and Native American storytelling featuring Calvin Jumping Bull, Albert White Hat, and Duane Hollow Horn Bear. For further information about the conference, contact Dr. Judy Sneller, SDSM& T Humanities Department, at ( 605) 394- 1246 or e- mail at jsneller@ silver. sdsmt. edu. September 20, 1999 M- WEEK BEGINS AT SDSM& T SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26! Yes, it is that time of year again when life on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) might seem just a little bit out of the ordinary. Sunday, September 26 marks the first day of M- Week when students at Tech will participate in a variety of fun and wacky activities that will culminate during Homecoming weekend, Friday October 1, and Saturday, October 2. The week- long event offers freshmen the opportunity to showcase their new green beanies, and seniors to walk proudly donning their senior caps. M- Week will kick off on Sunday, September 26 with the senior/ frosh picnic in the Quad on campus. The picnic is set to take place at 12: 00 noon. A schedule of M- Week activities includes: Sunday, September 26 Senior/ Frosh picnic, 12: 00 noon, in the Quad Monday, September 27 Intro to Candidates, 7: 00 pm, Surbeck Ballroom Grubby Look- A- Like Contest, 7: 00 pm, Surbeck Ballroom Entertainer: Frank Caliendo, 7: 00 pm, Surbeck Ballroom Tuesday, September 28 Scavenger Hunt Across Rapid City, 4: 00 pm Wednesday, September 29 Quad Games/ Ice Cream Social, 2: 00- 5: 00 pm, in the Quad Thursday, September 30 Coronation/ Bonfire, 8: 00 pm, Surbeck Ballroom and Parking Lot Friday, October 1 March to M- Hill, 12: 00 noon M- day Picnic, 12: 00 noon Mud Volleyball, 12: 00 noon Saturday, October 2 M- DAY! M- Week Parade M- Week Dance Volleyball South Dakota Tech Invitational Football vs MSU at Northern, 12: 00 noon, O'Harra Stadium For more information about M- Week activities, contact the Office of University Relations at ( 605) 394- 6082/ 2554. ( September 22, 1999) TEN STUDENTS SELECTED AS MEMBERS OF SDSM& T 1999 M- WEEK HOMECOMING COURT Ten students at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) have been selected to be members of the M- Week 1999 Homecoming Court. Students will vote for their choice of king and queen on Wednesday, September 29, from 2: 00 – 5: 00 p. m. during the Quad Games and Ice Cream social. The coronation of this year's homecoming king and queen will be held Thursday, September 30, at 8: 00 p. m. in the Surbeck Center Ballroom. Members of the M- Week ' 99 Homecoming Court with their hometown and major are as follows: Jami Barraclough, Spearfish, Interdisciplinary Science Jesica Gould, Black Hawk, Civil and Environmental Engineering Kristin Hensley, Townsend MT, Civil and Environmental Engineering Amy Landreth, Chadron NE, Civil and Environmental Engineering Amy Williams, Rapid City, Special Brian Goertz, Freeman, Industrial Engineering Brian Gregg, Springfield VA, Mining Engineering Pete Ridl, Dickinson ND, Mechanical Engineering Anthony Shearer, Hot Springs, Civil and Environmental Engineering Ryan Wood, Hulett WY, Mechanical Engineering For more information about the coronation activities or other M- Week events, contact the Office of University and Public Relations at ( 605) 394- 6082/ 2554. Media note: Individual press releases were sent to media outlets in the hometowns of each member of the M- Week Homecoming Court. ( September 24, 1999) APEX GALLERY TALK AND RECEPTION TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 25 On Saturday, September 25 the APEX Gallery on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) will host a talk and reception in recognition of the current exhibition: The History of College Football: Seen through Historic Programs. Edson Bearg, an alumni of SDSM& T, has loaned a portion of his private collection of athletic programs for the exhibit and will be on hand Saturday to give a talk about the collection. This exhibition shows the rich tradition of this truly American sport and how our culture, the changing face of society and even world events are mirrored in the art work that graces these programs. Gathered from the most extensive private collection in the U. S. these programs map the evolution and development of the game from its infancy in the late 19th century to the present. The exhibition will show programs in theme related sections that cover among other subjects, the earliest programs, ladies and the game, tales of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, South Dakota, syndicated covers, the �� Norman Rockwell" of American college football, Lon Keller and several other artists. For more information about the talk and reception contact the APEX Gallery at 394- 2481. September 27, 1999 CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER GAINS SUPPORT FROM NATIONAL TRUST The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has received a $ 1,825 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The seed grant funds will be used to complete a Historic Structures Report of the Children's Science Center located at 515 West Boulevard. In announcing the grant, National Trust President, Richard Moe said, " With these start- up dollars, Rapid City joins the hundreds of other communities across the country actively ensuring that America's architectural and cultural heritage is preserved." " Thanks to the grant we will be able to preserve the Halley Park Building as it was originally constructed" said Julie Smoragiewicz, acting director of the Children's Science Center. " The historic architecture of the building will provide an excellent backdrop to learning about science and technology" she added. Designed by Rapid City architect Waldo J. W. Winter, the building was constructed by the Works Project Administration ( WPA) in 1936 and 1938 to house local and regional historical collections. The building is considered significant in the area of architecture because it is an excellent local example of the vernacular rustic style. The Halley Park Building was constructed of native limestone blocks and features exposed rafter ends, wrought- iron grills covering the windows, slate floors and large stone chimneys. It is truly unique within the city of Rapid City. The program for dispensing small grants for local projects is administered by the National Trust's Preservation Services Fund ( PSF), which holds three competitive funding rounds annually. Grants ranging from $ 500 to $ 5,000 are awarded to nonprofit groups and public agencies and must be matched at least dollar for dollar with public or private funds. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit membership organization chartered by Congress to encourage public participation in all aspects of historic preservation. For further information about the Children's Science Center, and a list of upcoming events, call ( 605) 394- 6996, or visit the web site at www. hpcnet. org/ sdsmt/ childrens_ science_ center. *** PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** September 28, 1999 SUBJECT: Scales and Tails at the Children's Science Center Start Date: October 1, 1999 Kill Date: October 24, 1999 : 30 WITH HALLOWEEN RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO START THINKING ABOUT YOUR COSTUME. THE CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER IS GOING TO TAKE CARE OF THIS FOR YOU AT SCALES AND TAILS. CHILDREN ARE INVITED TO COME TO THE CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER ON OCTOBER 21 FROM 3: 30- 5: 30 PM, AND ON OCTOBER 23 FROM 10: 00 AM – 12: 00 NOON TO DESIGN THEIR OWN COSTUME! AT A COST OF JUST $ 10 CHILDREN CAN PICK FROM A VARIETY OF ANIMALS AND WITH THE HELP OF THE STAFF WILL CREATE THEIR COSTUME! DON'T MISS SCALES AND TAILS AT THE CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER, LOCATED AT 515 WEST BOULEVARD – IN THE GAP. TO SIGN UP CALL 394- 6996. September 28, 1999 SDSM& T'S 1999 FRESHMAN CLASS BOASTS A UNITED STATES PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR The 1999 freshman class at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) has much to be proud of. In addition to 18 Regent Scholars, 13 Eagle Scouts, 6 Valedictorians, 19 members of Who's Who Among High School Students, and 23 National Honor Society members, the freshman class welcomes a United States Presidential Scholar. Andrew Farke of Armour, South Dakota was recognized this Spring by President Bill Clinton as a U. S. Presidential Scholar ad Mr. Brad D. Preheim of Armour High School was recognized as a Distinguished Teacher. For 35 years the Nation's most accomplished high school seniors have been honored by the President for their academic achievements, leadership, and community service. In 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson recognized the first group of 121 students for their academic excellence. " You are exceptional members of an exceptional generation…" Johnson stated as he greeted the Presidential Scholars. In addition to academic achievement, a second component was added to the program in 1979. Up to 20 students would be recognized who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts in addition to academic achievement. A final and third element was added in 1983 when the recipients were asked to name the teacher or instructor who had influenced them most during their school years. These teachers would then become a National Distinguished Teacher and would be invited to National Recognition Week where they would be honored. The students chosen as Presidential Scholars based on their academic achievement are selected through their SAT I/ ACT scores. Between 30 and 60 students with the highest scores in each state are selected as semifinalists. Those students are then invited to submit essays, self- assessments, and a secondary school evaluation and transcripts which are then critiqued by an independent, national committee of educators. The field of 2,600 candidates is narrowed to 500 who are then turned over to the White House Commission who select the final Presidential Scholars to be honored in Washington. One man and woman are selected from each state, the District of Colombia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and from families of U. S. citizens living abroad. For the artistic component of the program, the White House Commission selects finalists from an Arts Recognition and Talent Search. These students are then also invited to submit qualifying materials and the Commission in turn selects up to 20 Presidential Scholars. " Having a U. S. Presidential Scholar is a genuine complement to the university,�� said Doug Lange, Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Affairs at SDSM& T. " There are only a few outstanding scholars like Andrew in the nation and we are proud he is a SDSM& T student. His coming here continues to make true the statement that ‘ quality attracts quality.'" September 30, 1999 COME RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE M- WEEK ACTIVITIES WILL CONTINUE – THEY WILL JUST BE RELOCATED On Friday, October 1 M- Week activities will get a little crazy as the campus will dismiss students at 12: 00 noon for the M- Week Picnic, Mud- Volleyball, and M- Hill climb. If the weather looks a little dismal Friday morning and you are wondering if the activities will continue as scheduled, call 394- 2210 where you will access a recorded message that will announce the plans for the afternoon activities. The activities planned celebrate Homecoming Weekend at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) and mark a tradition of whitewashing the " M" which spans over eight decades. At noon on Friday, October 1, SDSM& T freshman students will march from campus to a picnic at the base of M- Hill on Omaha Street. Following the picnic, the students will climb M- Hill, place the freshman plaque, and then whitewash the " M" with a mudslide down the concrete slabs. The M- Hill tradition dates back to October, 1912, when a large " M" was constructed on Cowboy Hill, located on the west side of Rapid City. According to SDSM& T Centennial: An Illustrated History 1885- 1995, the idea of an " M" dated back several years prior to 1912 when several students and faculty proposed placing a large letter in a prominent spot to help advertise the school. Although erecting an electric sign was one of the possibilities considered, the decision was made to have the students construct an " M" because it would lessen the cost and would be a valuable learning experience for the students. School of Mines President Dr. C. C. O'Harra gave the students a holiday on October 8, 1912, to build the huge " M" on land owned by prominent local businessman Tom Sweeney, who had given his consent to the project. Approximately 75 students and teachers brought their picks, shovels, and other tools to Cowboy Hill that day. Two teams of horses with plows and wagons were used to loosen and remove the soil. After using more than 100 wagon loads of rock to fill in the area, the students then whitewashed the newly constructed " M". Measuring 112 by 67 feet, the " M" was hailed as the largest letter in the state and could be seen from twelve miles away. For the next eleven years, " M Day" consisted of pulling the weeds between the stones and whitewashing the letter. In 1922, the stones were replaced with concrete. The M- Hill climb and whitewashing of the " M" has been a homecoming tradition at SDSM& T for many years. The students will whitewash the " M" at approximately 1: 30 p. m. by sliding down the concrete slabs. Mud volleyball games follow at 3: 00 p. m. at the bottom of M- Hill along Omaha Street. For additional information about M- Week activities, contact the Office of University Relations at ( 605) 394- 6082/ 2554. October 1, 1999 THE MASTERWORKS SERIES OPENS AT THE APEX GALLERY OCTOBER 8, 1999 An exhibition by Linda Talbott and Carl Basner entitled The Masterworks Series opens at the Apex Gallery on October 8 and will be on view until November 15, 1999. These large scale painted photographs give the tradition of tromp l'oeil ( fool the eye) painting a whole new twist. Talbott transforms herself into a human canvas, and with theatrical make- up paints herself to look like famous works of art. Her husband, Carl Basner photographs the body paintings and these paintings are printed larger than life size. Talobtt then creates frames which echo the elements of the original painting. Talbott selects works which have had a significant impact on her artistic development, such as Monet's " Waterlilies" and Picasso's " Guernica". She has stated about her process: " In choosing to recreate these works on my face, I am presenting them in a new context, reactivating their original intent by layering the significance and message of the work in contemporary terms, and as a contemporary woman artist. Serious, fun, sensual, decorative, confusing, contemplative . . . many layers of vision and interpretation." Talbott presents multiple layers to be seen and considered simultaneously, including such distinct components as: the faces, the paintings, the photographs and the frames. Humor, confusion, double entendre, and whimsy are all present providing for numerous interpretations of the work. The Apex Gallery is located in the Classroom Building on the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) campus. For more information about the exhibit, call the Apex Gallery at 394- 2481. October 4, 1999 COUNTDOWN TO THE GRAND OPENING OF THE CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER! The wait is almost over. Rapid City's new Children's Science Center will be hosting its grand opening November 15, 1999. With the opening of the new hands- on museum just a short jump away, a variety of fun and exciting activities are planned over the next month and a half to entice and intrigue the children of Rapid City. With the color of the leaves changing and the weather turning cool, it can only mean one thing… Halloween is fast approaching. You don't want to miss Scales and Tails at the Children's Science Center. Children are invited to come and design their own Halloween costumes! At a cost of $ 10 per child you can't beat this fun event. Scales and Tails will be held Thursday, October 21 from 2: 30 – 5: 30 pm, and Saturday, October 23 from 10: 00 am – 12: 00 noon. Don't think we forgot about the ghostly night itself. Come by the Children's Science Center on Halloween for Newt's Night Out. Newt wants to give you Trick- or Treats! He will be standing in front of the Science Center with goodies looking for kids to hand them out to. With the grand opening a short time away, the Children's Science Center will be hosting Teacher Day on November 11. Teacher Day will be held from 9: 00 am – 5: 00 pm on Thursday, November 11. Area teachers are invited to come to the Children's Science Center at any time during the day at no charge. This will give the staff at the Science Center an opportunity to introduce the museum to area teachers and invite them to bring their classrooms back for field trips. Teachers will be able to tour the museum, talk with the staff, and provide feedback on program topics for field trips. The staff at the Science Center is seeking volunteers who would like to donate their time to help out at the gift shop, give tours, and welcome visitors to the Science Center. If you are interested in volunteering, call the Science Center at ( 605) 394- 6996. The Children's Science Center is an educational partnership between the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T), Rapid City, and area communities. The Science Center is located at 515 West Boulevard. For additional information about activities planned call ( 605) 394- 6996. *** PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** October 6, 1999 SUBJECT: National Issues Forum at SDSM& T Start Date: October 6, 1999 Kill Date: October 14, 1999 : 30 THE SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CHIESMAN FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY, IS HOSTING A NATIONAL ISSUES FORUM ON INTERNET RIGHTS. THE FORUM WILL TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 FROM 6: 00 – 8: 00 P. M. IN THE SURBECK STUDENT CENTER AB ROOM ON THE TECH CAMPUS. MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND PRESENT THEIR VIEWS ON THE ISSUES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 394- 2416. October 7, 1999 NATIONAL ISSUES FORUM TO BE HELD AT SDSM& T The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) in collaboration with the Chiesman Foundation for Democracy, is hosting a National Issues Forum on Internet rights. The forum entitled " Protecting our Rights: What goes on the Internet?" is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 13 from 6: 00 – 8: 00 pm in the Surbeck Student Center AB room on the Tech campus. All community members are invited to attend. Upon arriving at the forum guests will receive an issues summary which identifies concerns and options for public policy. The participants will then deliberate on the pros and cons of each option outlined in the issues summary as well as address other concerns identified by the guests. Results of a participant questionnaire will be forwarded to the Kettering Foundation for inclusion in a national report sent to legislators and other policy makers. National Issues Forums are a nationwide network of forums and study circles hosted by local, voluntary, non- partisan groups which invite citizens to come together to deliberate about common problems in order to act on them. For more information about the National issues Forum at SDSM& T, contact Francine Campone at ( 605) 394- 2416 or via email at fcampone@ silver. sdsmt. edu. October 7, 1999 HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN CROWNED DURING M- WEEK AT SDSM& T Anthony Shearer of Hot Springs and Amy Williams of Rapid City were crowned homecoming king and queen during the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) M- Week activities the week of September 26 – October 2, 1999. Shearer is the son of Dick and Bev Shearer of Hot Springs, and Williams is the daughter of Donald and Sandra of Rapid City. Shearer is a civil and environmental engineering major at Tech. His campus activities include participation in Delta Sigma Phi, Tau Beta Pi, Leadership Development Team, the student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, United Campus Ministry Leadership Team, and TONITE ( Tech's Outrageous New Initiative For Total Entertainment). The Leadership Development Team was Shearer's sponsoring organization. Williams' is an interdisciplinary sciences and chemistry major at Tech. Her campus activities include Alpha Delta Pi, American Chemical Society, Interfraternal Council, M- Week Committee, TONITE, Orientation Leader, and intramural sports. Her sponsoring organization was the Triangle Fraternity. Members of the 1999 homecoming court include Brian Goertz of Freeman, Brian Gregg of Springfield VA, Pete Ridl of Dickinson ND, Ryan Wood of Hulett WY, Jami Barraclough of Spearfish, Jessica Gould of Black Hawk, Kristin Hensley of Townsend MT, and Amy Landreth of Chadron NE. Media note: Individual press releases were sent to media outlets in the hometowns of the M- Week King and Queen. October 8, 1999 TECH ENROLLMENT SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR Final figures for the fall headcount enrollment at South Dakota universities was released during the Board of Regents meeting held at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) October 7- 8, 1999. Tech enrollment has increased slightly from 2,265 in 1998 to 2,275 in 1999. Total student enrollment at all six South Dakota universities has increased 0.21% from 26,560 in 1998 to 26,616 in 1999. Largest enrollment increases were seen at Dakota State University, and Northern State University. In commentating about the fall headcount enrollment across the state, Dr. Robert T. Tad Perry, South Dakota Board of Regents Executive Director said that the state is doing fairly well across the table and that it is good news that enrollment is stable with a marginal increase. October 8, 1999 SDSM& T GRADUATES REPORT 90% PLACEMENT RATE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) is proud to report that 90% of Tech students are working in their career field or pursuing graduate/ professional degrees within six months of graduation. Starting salaries for 98- 99 graduates average $ 41,773 for engineering majors and $ 41,215 for science degrees. In addition to this high number of graduates obtaining employment, almost 20% of employers that hired Tech's 98- 99 graduates are companies and agencies based in South Dakota. In addition, several graduates were hired by Hutchinson Technology ( MN) and Vishay Dale Electronics ( NE) which have plants in Sioux Falls and Yankton respectively and are major employers in those communities. " At the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology we encourage each student to develop to the fullness of their potential and we are pleased that these fine students had such an exceptional placement rate,�� said Dr. Richard Gowen, President of SDSM& T. " The placement of Tech graduates in companies and organizations within South Dakota can be attributed to a strong partnership between the university and the communities of the state, which will continue to grow and become stronger" he added. The top twelve companies nationwide which hired Tech graduates include Raytheon Systems, Hutchinson Technology, Cargill, Dow Corning, North Star Steel, Caterpillar, South Dakota Department of Transportation, Eschostar, Halliburton, Microsoft, US Army, and US Steel. Students at Tech have the opportunity to begin their career planning early in their college years at the Career Planning Office on the SDSM& T campus. The office provides information, guidance and support to help students in their career development and with searches for full- time, summer and cooperative education opportunities within their selected fields. Career Planning professionals are actively involved in a partnership with students, faculty, alumni, and employers with a goal of achieving the best match between the individual student and the employment organization or graduate school. An annual career fair held during the fall semester each year allows students to meet, and interview with over 60 employers that come from across the country. October 13, 1999 SDSM& T RECOGNIZES NATIONAL COLLEGE AWARENESS WEEK OCTOBER 18- 24 The week of October 18- 24, 1999 is National College Awareness Week across the country. This year several campus groups at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) will help promote responsible drinking and increase awareness about college student alcohol use. Several fraternities, sororities, honor organizations, and the Residence Assistants' Alcohol and Wellness Task Forces as well as the Tech SADD chapter, are cooperating to produce posters to put around campus depicting responsible drinking. According to a 1997 Harvard School of Public health study, nearly 43% of college students admitted to binge drinking in the preceding two weeks. Binge drinking is defined as four drinks in a sitting for a woman, and five for a man. The study also found that blood poisoning is not the only risk: binge drinkers are more likely to practice unsafe sex, get into fights, skip class and even drop out of school. The same study found that there has been a sharp change in why students drink in just a period of four years. In 1993 39% of students drank to get drunk, while in 1997 52% responded yes to the same question. The responsibilities of college drinking is an issue that is addressed at universities throughout the year, and National College Awareness Week is a time which brings awareness to a heightened level across the country. Many might think that drinking is a part of their ‘ college experience' but what is often forgotten is that alcohol is a poison and if students choose to drink they must know their limit. " This year we are focusing on " positive norming" which is an attempt to remind SDSM& T students that most college students do drink responsibly" said Jolie McCoy, Director, SDSM& T Counseling Services. " Nationally 76% of college students are moderate or non- drinkers according to the 1998 Core Institute Survey. Also we are lucky at Tech that most of our students use designated drivers when they do drink." National College Awareness Week at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is focusing on drinking responsibly. SADD and the residence assistants will be participating in the Rapid City Red Ribbon Parade on Saturday, October 16 in downtown Rapid City. The residence halls will also be hosting a Rootbeer ‘ Keg' party during the week. For more information about National College Awareness Week at SDSM& T, contact Jolie McCoy at ( 605) 394- 1924. October 15, 1999 SDSM& T RESIDENCE HALL STAFF SUPPORT RED RIBBON WEEK BY HONORING ONE OF THEIR OWN In October 1996, Jay Severson, a Residence Hall Director at Purdue University was killed after he found one of his residents using cocaine in his room. After Severson's death many residence life staff across the country wore their staff shirts in his honor. To carry on this unified statement that residence halls are against drug use and abuse, residence hall staff at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) and across the country will be wearing their staff shirts on Monday, October 18, 1999 in his honor. " It is my hope that this will become a continuing statement for all to know that we are in support of Red Ribbon Week and Drug Free Residence Halls" said Brian Steinberg, Assistant Director, Residence Life for Programs/ Residence Hall Director for March/ Dake Hall. The residence life staff at Tech, including directors and residence assistants, will be wearing their staff shirts on Monday, October 18, 1999 to remember Jay Severson and remind students, faculty, and staff at Tech that they support drug free residence halls. October 18, 1999 ROOTBEER ‘ KEG' PARTY PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE DRINKING AT SDSM& T The week of October 18- 24 is National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week across the country and spurs a host of activities at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T). On Tuesday, October 19 Tech's Wellness Task Force and the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Task Force with the help of Jolie McCoy, Counselor, will be hosting a Chili Pepper Kegger Party in the March- Dake Lobby at 8: 00 pm. Mexican food and rootbeer will be served to celebrate Alcohol Awareness week. Free food, fun, and games will be at the event. The party is to show that students can have fun playing games and socializing without Alcohol" said Brian Steinberg, Assistant Director, Residence Life for Programs/ Residence Hall Director for March/ Dake. " Special Beer Goggles will be available which will allow students to see how their vision is impaired while being intoxicated. The Keg ( Rootbeer Keg) is a mock of a beer keg. Rootbeer in place of Beer" said Steinberg. The two groups have also corroborated to launch a Positive Norming Campaign by posting alcohol education posters featuring SDSM& T students and current alcohol statistics; a Chili Pepper Campaign promoting alcohol awareness; the rootbeer kegger party to be held Tuesday, October 18; and both groups walked in the local Rapid City Red Ribbon Parade this past Saturday. October 18, 1999 SDSM& T RECEIVES ADDITIONAL $ 100,000 GIFT FROM JOHN VUCUREVICH The SDSM& T Foundation has announced the receipt of an additional $ 100,000 personal gift from John T. Vucurevich. This recent donation is in addition to contributions given to the school since 1993 to establish and fund an endowed scholarship program, the John T. Vucurevich Scholarship. Vucurevich's most recent donation, earmarked for his scholarship endowment, continues Vucurevich's philosophy of " helping others by giving." The scholarship endowment that Vucurevich established in 1993 provides academic scholarships to junior and senior students enrolled at SDSM& T with first priority given to those from the Black Hills area. Twenty- five area students will receive the John T. Vucurevich Scholarship this year, and the SDSM& T Foundation projects that at least five additional students will receive the scholarship next year thanks to this recent contribution. In addition, his personal Foundation also issued SDSM& T a challenge grant of $ 100,000 in which the Foundation pledged to donate $ 100,000 payable $ 1 for every $ 3 in new donor dollars raised by SDSM& T. This challenge grant generated new contributions totaling over $ 300,000 from 1,500 donors to SDSM& T. " This gift further demonstrates John's commitment to helping others" stated Dr. Richard Gowen, SDSM& T President. " John Vucurevich and the Vucurevich Foundation's gifts will benefit our students and our region forever" said Dr. Howard Peterson, Chair of the Foundation Board, " What a wonderful legacy." October 18, 1999 SDSM& T PAST PRESIDENT AND CURRENT STUDENT HONORED BY MILLENNIUM ALL- STARS AT TONIGHT'S CITY COUNCIL MEETING Past South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) President C. C. O'Harra and current student, Eric Nelson, will receive the Millennium All- Star award at tonight's City Council meeting. Accepting on behalf of O'Harra will be SDSM& T President Dr. Richard Gowen. Nelson, a senior mechanical engineering major from Albert Lea, Minnesota, will be on hand to accept the award himself. The Millennium All- Star Program recognizes publicly those citizens who contribute to the area, assist someone in need, or in any way improve the quality of life in the Black Hills area. Nominees are considered in three categories: those that have made or could make a significant contribution in the past, present, and future. Eric Nelson has been active in a variety of on and off campus activities in his four years at Tech. His nomination for the Millennium All- Star award noted his participation in the Rapid City Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics; work as a St. Peter disaster relief volunteer following tornadoes that swept southern Minnesota; involvement with COOL ( College Outreach Opportunity League), a network of college students supporting community service and worldwide activitism; a member of the Free Burma Coalition which allowed him to travel to the Thailand Burma border to work in refugee camps; member of the United Campus Ministry leadership Team; and vice president of The Metals, Minerals and Materials Society. Most notably Nelson sits on the Board of Directors for the local affiliate of Habitat Humanity and is co- founder of the SDSM& T student chapter. The Millennium All- Star awards will be presented tonight at 7: 00 pm at the City Council chambers. Media note: A press release was sent to a media outlet in Albert Lea, Minnesota announcing Eric Nelson's achievement. October 19, 1999 SDSM& T TO HONOR DOUG ALDRICH FOR 30 YEARS OF HIRING STUDENTS FOR DOW CORNING JOBS The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) will honor Dow Corning recruiter Douglas Aldrich ( BS ChE 62 / MS ChE 68) today in celebration of his 30 years of interviewing and hiring South Dakota students. A reception in Aldrich's honor will be held at 4: 00 pm, Tuesday, October 19, in the Surbeck Student Center Bump Lounge. Aldrich began conducting on- campus interviews at South Dakota Tech for Dow Corning in 1969. Over the years Aldrich has hired 79 SDSM& T graduates for full- time jobs and has invited 255 students for plant trips to Dow Corning's facilities in Midland, Michigan. He has conducted a total of 1,013 student interviews. When Aldrich completes his on- campus interviews this Friday, he will have marked his 30th year of recruiting South Dakota Tech students for positions with Dow Corning. Aldrich, a native of Sioux Falls, currently serves Dow Corning as Global Manager of Laboratory Facilities, Science and Technology. He was a recipient of SDSM& T's newly established Distinguished Alumni Award that was presented during SDSM& T's commencement last December. October 22, 1999 LOCAL STUDENTS MEMBERS OF TAU BETA PI – RECIPIENT OF TWO AWARDS AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE Heidi Anderson and Alexa Maxwell of Rapid City are members of the Tau Beta Pi chapter at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) which recently received two awards at the national convention held in Madison, Wisconsin October 7- 9, 1999. Anderson, a civil engineering major, is the Treasurer, and Maxwell, an electrical engineering major, is the Corresponding Secretary of Tech's Tau Beta Pi chapter. The students received the Secretary's Commendation Award for having perfect reporting for the past year. A $ 500 scholarship was awarded to the chapter for having received this award for three consecutive years. The second award was for outstanding project activity in each of four diverse areas: assisting the college, promoting engineering, liberal culture, and social. Only 23 of the 220 chapters received both awards. Tau Beta Pi is a national engineering honor society. The members are selected from the upper eighth of the juniors and upper fifth of the seniors majoring in engineering. The selection is based upon scholarship, integrity, breadth of interest both inside and outside of engineering, adaptability, and unselfish activity. It is the aim of the Society to recognize outstanding student engineers and to promote projects which will advance the best interest of engineering education. October 22, 1999 LOCAL STUDENT REPRESENTS SDSM& T AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE Jessica Kienow of Aberdeen represented the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) at the recent National Association for Campus Activities ( NACA) Upper Midwest Regional Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota the week of October 13- 17, 1999. Kienow, a chemical engineering major and member of TONITE ( Tech's Outrageous New Initiative For Total Entertainment), was one of eleven students from Tech who attended the conference. While at the conference the students had opportunities to participate in educational sessions, volunteer at local organizations, Cooperative Buying, and network with their peers in the campus activities field. Educational sessions offered included diversity, promotions and publicity, and student and professional development. Cooperative Buying offered schools located within a similar geographic area the opportunity to cooperatively schedule an act/ artist saving money for both the schools and the artist. In addition to the conference, the NACA Upper Midwest Region provides a newsletter, regional membership directory, and unit leadership and programming workshops. There are currently 75 member schools within the region that includes schools in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Manitoba, Canada. Media note: Press releases were sent to the media outlets in the hometown of each student who attended the NACA Conference. October 22, 1999 LOCAL TECH STUDENT IS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP FROM SOUTH DAKOTA ENGINEERING SOCIETY Ken Harding of Rapid City was recently awarded a scholarship from the Black Hills Chapter of the South Dakota Engineering Society ( SDES). Harding is a senior mechanical engineering student at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T). Ken has been very active on the Solar Motion Team which designs, and builds a competitive solar- powered race car every two years eventually hoping to qualify for Sunrayce – a biennial intercollegiate competition. He was the team leader for their solar car Dakota Heat which competed in Sunrayce ' 99. Ken has also been active in the student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers ( ASME), and been involved with several CAMP projects. He will graduate from SDSM& T in December 2000. The annual SDES scholarship award is made to a returning Tech engineering student that has been active in professional societies and activities. Candidates are placed into consideration by their respective Engineering Department head, and the winner each year is announced at the Engineer's Week Banquet. October 28, 1999 NEWT'S NIGHT OUT – MAKE THE CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER ONE OF YOUR STOPS FOR TRICK- OR- TREATS ON HALLOWEEN The Children's Science Center wants to invite all ghosts, aliens, witches, cowboys, clowns, and other children in Rapid City who are dressed up for trick- or- treating to stop by on Halloween for some ghostly goodies! For a safe, well- lit stop along your route, you should not miss Newt's Night Out at the Children's Science Center. Treats will be handed out in front of the Science Center from 6: 00 – 8: 00 pm. The Children's Science Center is an educational partnership between the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T), Rapid City, and area communities. The Science Center is located at 515 West Boulevard. For additional information about Newt's Night Out or future activities, call ( 605) 394- 6996. October 28, 1999 CHILDREN��S SCIENCE CENTER TO OPEN THREE DAYS A WEEK BEGINNING NOVEMBER 17 Beginning Wednesday, November 17, 1999 the Children's Science Center will be open on a part- time basis. The Science Center will be open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9: 30 am – 12: 30 pm, and on Saturdays from 10: 00 am – 4: 00 pm. The staff will continue to offer field trips on an appointment basis throughout the week. During open hours, special programming will be available. Animal Antics will be held at 9: 30 am and 11: 00 am on Wednesdays and Fridays, and at 10: 30 am on Saturdays; and Story Time for children ages 5 and under will be held at 10: 30 am on Wednesdays and Fridays, and at 1: 00 pm on Saturdays. The Children's Science Center is an educational partnership between the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T), Rapid City, and area communities. The Science Center is located at 515 West Boulevard. For additional information, call ( 605) 394- 6996. October 29, 1999 PRESS CONFERENCE REVEALS VALUE OF EDUCATION AT SDSM& T At a press conference held at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) on Friday, South Dakota Board of Regents Executive Director Robert T. Tad Perry and SDSM& T President Dr. Richard Gowen confirmed what many associated with Tech have known for a long time: an education from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology does not only prepare you for great success after college, but makes such an education affordable. Dr. Perry accompanied by the President of each South Dakota public university announced a new statewide information campaign to be launched at the fall football and women's basketball championship tournaments. The message: a college degree from one of South Dakota's six public universities positions students to earn higher career earnings versus a high school diploma or two- year vocational degree. Dr. Gowen in particular noted the placement and success of Computer Science and Computer Engineering majors at Tech and their use in the future job market. According to Spotlight Newsletter, in five years almost half of all workers will be employed by organizations that produce or use information technology. The average starting salary in South Dakota for Computer Science and Computer Engineering graduates from Tech jumped 21.5% in 1999 to $ 41,500 from $ 34,159 in 1998 – a strong indicator of the growth in the technological field in South Dakota. " The Computer Engineering program here at Tech is the newest and most rapidly growing program on campus" said Dr. Gowen. " The growth reflects the demand for knowledgeable computer engineers across the country and tells us our program is succeeding." October 29, 1999 SDSM& T RECOGNIZED AS A ‘ BEST BUY' IN COLLEGE EDUCATION The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) has been recognized by two publications as a ‘ best buy' in college education. Tech is among the 280 institutions listed in the current edition of Barron's Best Buys in College Education which strives to breach the link between college price and quality. In addition, just recently the 9th Annual National College Survey announced that SDSM& T has met all the requirements necessary to be included in the 4th Annual Report on America's 100 Best College Buys. Barron's Best Buys identifies 280 universities where the total cost of tuition, fees, room, and board in 1997- 98 did not exceed $ 25,000 ( or did so only slightly). The list includes universities where at least two thirds of the faculty held Ph. D.' s; where at least half of the entering freshmen graduated within 4 or 5 years; and where a significant percentage of the graduates went on to pursue advanced degrees within 5 years of earning their bachelor���s degrees. The schools were chosen based on their tuition rates compared with both the national average for schools of the same type, and with rates for similar schools within the same region or schools of comparative academic emphasis. Barron's goal in selecting 280 ‘ best buys�� in college education was to identify universities where the education dollar goes further. A second publication, America's 100 Best College Buys, narrowed the list even further for the public. Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc., an independent research and consulting organization, identified the 100 colleges and universities out of a pool of 1,458 that provide students the highest quality education at the lowest cost. To be considered for the designation of America's 100 Best College Buys an institution must meet the following requirements: 1) be an accredited, four- year institution offering bachelor degrees for both men and women, 2) Offer full residential facilities including residence halls and dining services, 3) Offer opportunities to qualified students for need- based, academic- based and athletic- based financial aid, 4) Have had an entering freshman class in the fall of 1998 with a high school grade point average and/ or SAT/ ACT score equal to or above the national average for entering college freshmen, and 5) Have an out- of- state cost of attendance in 1999- 2000 for three quarters or two semesters below the national average cost of attendance or not exceeding the national average cost by more than ten percent. In their survey response SDSM& T reported an in- state tuition cost of $ 6,320, and an out- of- state tuition cost of $ 10,139. Entering freshman at Tech had an average high school GPA of 3.42, an average SAT score of 1100, and an average ACT score of 24*. Overall survey results showed a national average cost of attendance at a private institution and the out- of- state cost of attendance at a public institution for 1999- 2000 of $ 16,501. The only other university in South Dakota that is recognized in the report is Mount Marty College in Yankton. The report lists Mount Marty's in- state and out- of- state tuition cost at $ 14,148, and entering freshman average GPA of 3.23, and average ACT score of 22. * 1999- 2000 tuition, room and board costs at SDSM& T are reported at $ 6,972 ( books are an additional $ 700) in- state, and $ 11,046 for out- of- state. Average SAT score for entering freshmen was 1140, and average ACT was 24. November 2, 1999 PAST SDSM& T PRESIDENT HARVEY FRASER RECEIVES " GENERAL PATTON AWARD" Former South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) President Harvey R. Fraser, Ph. D., Brigadier General US Army Retired, has been selected as the recipient of the 1999 General Patton Award. This award is given annually to a person recognized for significant contributions to world peace. Fraser was selected to receive the award for his leadership and bravery with the 51st Engineer Combat Battalion, United States Army, during critical battles to halt the German offensive in the Ardennes, during December 1944; and for his dedication to delivering a high quality of educational opportunities to students. Fraser was living right next to Wheeler Field when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941; he served on the front lines in Brittany, at Saint Malo; and, as the commanding officer of the 51st Engineer Combat Battalion, he was again at the front during the attack in the Ardennes known as " The Battle of the Bulge." His battalion was attached to the Third Army on the race through Germany; and he worked for General Patton for five months after the war ended. Following his military career Fraser held positions at the United States Military Academy at West Point; the Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Oregon; the California Maritime Academy in Vallejo, California; and at SDSM& T. The General Patton Award will be presented to Fraser on November 13, 1999 during the 12th Annual Veterans Celebration held at the General Patton Memorial in Chiriaco Summit, California. Men and women who served under Patton's command will be attending the Veterans Celebration. Invited guests include General Fraser; Members of the Polish Resistance Forces Veterans Association; Assemblyman Jim Battin; Riverside County Supervisor Roy Wilson; Mrs. Omar Bradley; and the Third Army co- sponsors of the November 11, 2000 Veterans Celebration at the General Patton Memorial Museum. Past recipients of the General Patton Award include General Jimmy Doolittle, General Curtis LeMay, General Matthew Ridgewag, and President Jimmy Carter. November 2, 1999 TECH FACULTY MEMBER PRESENTED WITH DISCOVERY SCIENCE AWARD RECOGNIZING HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN RESEARCH The Discovery Channel Europe and the Royal Geographical Society ( the UK counterpart to the National Geographic Society) presented Dr. James Martin, Professor and Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Museum of Geology, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) with the Discovery Science Award at an awards dinner today at the Royal Geographical Society ( with the Institute of British Geographers) in London, England. The Discovery Science Award recognizes major scientific achievements and highlights those individuals or teams whose work has pushed back the limits of our knowledge. Martin was selected for his research in Antarctica regarding the discovery of the fossilized remains of huge aquatic reptiles and dinosaurs in the remote Vega and Seymour Island of the Antarctica Peninsula area. Martin and his scientific colleagues, Dr. Judd Case from St. Mary's College in California, Dr. Dan Chaney of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Dr. Al Kihm from Minot State, North Dakota, and Dr. Mike Woodburne from the University of California at Riverside, found the tooth of a duck- billed dinosaur - the first such fossil ever discovered on the continent of Antarctica. In addition, they discovered a portion of a leg bone from the continent's most ancient bird, and the remains of two giant marine reptiles, the mosasaur and plesiosaur and those of their young. Participation of Martin and his colleagues was funded principally through the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs. The discovery of the fossilized remains provide evidence supporting the theory of an ancient land bridge connecting Antarctica to the Americas. This land bridge may have been used not only by dinosaurs but also by marsupial mammals in their emigration from the Americas to Australia via Antarctica when the continents were closer together. " I am indeed honored by this award" said Martin. " It is very gratifying to know that someone in the world appreciates the efforts that scientists are making to the betterment of our civilizations. The preservation and understanding of past life enables us to understand our own destiny" he added. Martin, a native of Edgemont, South Dakota, received his Bachelor of Science in geology from SDSM& T in 1971, and his Master of Science in paleontology from SDSM& T in 1973. He went on to earn his PhD in geology from the University of Washington. Martin returned to South Dakota in 1979. Michael Palin presented this year's Discovery Channel Awards given in three different categories: Discovery Inspiration Award; Lifetime Discovery Award; and Discovery Science Award. The Discovery Inspiration Award was presented to David Constantine. The award recognizes great communicators who have inspired others to discover and understand the fascinating world in which we all live. Constantine, a quadriplegic, has very clearly displayed courage, selflessness and ambition in motivating his company to design and build wheelchairs for people in lesser- developed countries. The Lifetime Discovery Award was presented to Professor Sir Ghillean Prance. It rewards the commitment to understanding efforts of someone who has successfully devoted themselves to a lifetime spent in developing our knowledge of the environment, or in raising awareness, enthusiasm and understanding in others about the world and our responsibility to it. Professor Sir Ghillean Prance, who has just retired as Director of Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, England, has made a huge contribution to our understanding of the world, and has been a exemplary figurehead at the Botanical Gardens on expeditions and in the many other projects he has been, and is currently involved in. The prestigious Discovery Science Award has been given to honor the achievements of other notables including Jane Goodall for her work with gorillas in the mist. The winner of each award has chosen a charity or cause that will receive £ 5000 from the Discovery Channel. In addition to participating in expeditions to Antarctica, Martin also leads paleontology expeditions through the SDSM& T Museum of Geology each year. These are held in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Oregon and are open to the public. The Museum of Geology will host an evening with Dr. Martin on Friday, December 10 to discuss his expeditions to Antarctica. Contact the Museum for additional details at ( 605) 394- 2467. November 3, 1999 39TH ANNUAL TECH FAMILY WEEKEND ASCENDS UPON THE SCHOOL OF MINES Students, faculty, and staff at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) welcome the families of their students to this year's Groovy Tech Family Weekend Friday, November 5 – Saturday, November 7, 1999. The student and community- based entertainment planned will help families better understand their student's " Tech Experience." Far Out activities will show families what college life is like for students attending the School of Mines. Faculty will be participating in the weekend events and will show you what going to class is like for the students, and Tech President Dr. Richard Gowen will be delivering the state of the university address. Dr. Gowen will be accessible to answer questions, or just talk with and get to know the students and their families. And no college experience can be complete without attending the Saturday football game. The Hardrockers take on Dakota Wesleyan University in an SDIC match- up at O'Harra Stadium at 1: 00. Those non- football fans can take advantage of the free bowling in the Surbeck Student Center. " We are really looking forward to a great weekend - the students have put a lot of hard work into planning the activities, and we hope that everyone has a nice visit" said Michelle Howell, Director of Surbeck Student Center and Student Activities. Tech Family Weekend Calendar of Events: Friday, November 5 1: 00 – 5: 00 Registration Saturday, November 6 8: 00 – 9: 00 Continental Breakfast 9: 00 – 11: 00 Mini- University 9: 00 – Sociology 101, Dr. Sid Goss, CB 206E 9: 00 – Chemical Engineering for Families, Dr. David Dixon, Chem 303 10: 00 – How Does the NFL Rate Passes, Dr. Roger Johnson, CB 206W 10: 00 – Mapping The World With GIS, Dr. Maribeth Price, CB 110 11: 00 - 12: 00 State of the University Address, CB 204W Dr. Richard Gowen, President 12: 00 - 1: 00 Lunch 1: 00 - 4: 00 Football Game vs. Dakota Wesleyan University 1: 00 – 4: 00 Free Bowling in Surbeck Student Center 6: 00 – 9: 00 Tragical Mystery Tour Dinner, Surbeck Student Center Ballroom Sunday, November 7 9: 00 – 10: 30 Breakfast Buffet 10: 30 – 11: 30 Worship Service For additional information about Tech Family Weekend, contact the Office of University and Public Relations at ( 605) 394- 6082/ 2554. November 3, 1999 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE OVER THE SDSM& T CAMPUS AT TOUR TECH ' 99 The campus of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) will be bombarded with anxious high school students wanting to get a sneak peek at college life during TOUR TECH ' 99. The daylong event offers a great opportunity to ask questions about your future career and the Traditions of Excellence at the School of Mines. " Activities such as Tour Tech ' 99 give SDSM& T a chance to show prospective students and their families what we are about and it gives students an opportunity to explore college in general and SDSM& T specifically" said Holly Hall, Assistant Manager of Admissions at Tech. Participants will be able to browse through an organizational fair of booths, displays, and demonstrations; learn about financial aid and scholarships; tour the campus; speak with coaches and tour the athletic and recreational facilities; meet and visit with students currently enrolled at Tech; and tour the residence halls. Participants will be able to ask questions directly to the faculty, staff, and students about college courses, social life, and the many academic and leadership opportunities available at Tech. As of November 2, 116 students were signed up to participate in the daylong event – almost double the attendance from last year. If you would like to sign- up for TOUR TECH ' 99, contact the Office of Academic and Enrollment Services at ( 605) 394- 2400 or 1- 800- 544- 8162 ext. 2400. The event is free and open to all prospective students. Check- in starts at 9: 30 am, and activities begin at 10: 00 am in the Surbeck Student Center and will conclude at 3: 00 pm. November 3, 1999 SDSM& T FACULTY MEMBER TO BE FOCUS OF DISCOVERY NEWS PROGRAM TO AIR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1999 Gordon L. Bell, Assistant Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T), will be thrown into the national spotlight as Discovery News airs a program Friday, November 5, 1999 about his discovery of a female mosasaur first identified three years ago. While working at a field dig site near Chamberlain, Bell and Dr. Amy Sheldon of the Graduate School of Physical Therapy at the University of Mobile ( Alabama), discovered the mosasaur – the first female mosasaur with fetus ever to be excavated. In the past when mosasaurs have been discovered, scientists were unable to determine the sex of the animal. Bell and Sheldon were able to classify their find as a female because they discovered it was carrying a fetus. As of this fall, four fetus' have been identified, and there could be more! The Discovery News program will show interview segments with both Bell, and Dr. James Martin, Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering, and Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Museum of Geology. For more information about the research efforts at the Museum of Geology, contact the Office of University and Public Relations at ( 605) 394- 6082/ 2554. November 5, 1999 SDSM& T STUDENTS TO PREVIEW CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER'S NEW OUTREACH BOX ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Undergraduate students from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) will be previewing an Outreach Box at Borders Books and Music on Thursday, November 11 at 2: 00 pm. The Outreach Box is an educational trunk at the Children's Science Center which will teach elementary age children about dinosaurs and paleontology. Paleontology students enrolled in a Museum Techniques class at Tech have designed the Outreach Box as an interactive learning tool for elementary students. Borders Books and Music and Prince and Pauper book stores have donated games, puzzles, books, models, and videos to provide a fun, hands- on way to learn about dinosaurs and paleontology. On Thursday the paleo students will go through the various activities found in the Outreach Box which offers K- 6 students an opportunity to learn about dinosaurs and paleontology within their own classroom. The Outreach Box is designed as an educational tool teachers can check- out from the Science Center for use in their classroom. The Children's Science Center is an educational partnership between the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T), Rapid City, and area communities. The Science Center is located at 515 West Boulevard. For information about how you can bring the Outreach Box to your school, contact the Children's Science Center at ( 605) 394- 6996. November 5, 1999 NEW SDSM& T COMPUTER LAB - DEDICATION TO TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 9 The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) has entered into a research collaboration with Sun Microsystems, Inc. to investigate new areas in high performance computing. As part of the project, SDSM& T is opening a new computer lab, made possible by Sun Microsystems through a donation of computer equipment and research funding together valued at over $ 400,000. On Tuesday, November 9, at 10: 00 am SDSM& T President Dr. Richard Gowen and John Fowler, Director of Product Engineering, Internet Applications and Performance Tools, Sun Microsystems will speak at a dedication ceremony for the new lab. The dedication will take place in McLaury, room 213. " This collaborative research with Sun has given us here at SDSM& T the chance to work on state- of- the- art equipment on some very hard problems" said Dr. Toni Logar, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at SDSM& T. " We will be building tools for high performance computing and will be working on cutting- edge research that will benefit a wide cross section of the scientific computing community." " Sun's partnership with higher education is well recognized and a key ingredient to our success" said John Fowler, Director of Engineering, Internet Applications and Performance Tools, Sun Microsystems. " The establishment of the new computer lab at The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology provides faculty and students with an advanced research facility and will provide Sun with important new technology for our line of WorkShop high performance computing products." SDSM& T faculty and graduate students working on the research collaboration come from the mathematics and computer science, electrical and computer engineering, and humanities departments. This core group will be working with the equipment through the semester, and beginning in the spring will open it up to faculty campus- wide. The group hopes that each department will take advantage of the considerable compu ting power Sun has provided to the campus. For example, the atmospheric scientists can run weather models on the equipment which usually are run off- site, saving them time and gaining flexibility in their research. Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- The Network Is The ComputerTM -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. ( Nasdaq: SUNW), to its position as a leading provider of high- quality hardware, software and services for establishing enterprise- wide intranets and expanding the power of the Internet. With $ 11.7 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150 countries and on the World Wide Web at www. sun. com. For more information about the dedication of the new computer lab on November 9, contact the Office of University and Public Relations at ( 605) 394- 6082/ 2554. November 5, 1999 CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER HOSTS GIRL SCOUTS OF THE BLACK HILLS On Saturday, November 6, 1999 the Children's Science Center will be hosting the Girl Scouts of the Black Hills from 1: 00 – 4: 00 pm. The Science Center is expecting between 60 and 75 girls in grades first through third who will be participating in a Science in Motion program. The Girl Scouts will be divided into five groups and will rotate between five different stations. The groups will spend 20 minutes at each station which will focus on 1) Rocks and Minerals; 2) Smelly Stickers; 3) Copper Nail; 4) Green Gack; and 5) Chemistry Presentation. The stations will be manned by faculty from the School of Mines, volunteers, and Girl Scout personnel. The Children's Science Center is an educational partnership between the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T), Rapid City, and area communities. The Science Center is located at 515 West Boulevard. For more information about the Girl Scouts visit, contact the Children's Science Center at ( 605) 394- 6996. November 5, 1999 PRESIDENT OF SDSM& T ATTENDS NATIONAL EPSCoR CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS FUTURE RESEARCH PROGRAMS Dr. Richard Gowen, President of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) and Dr. Sherry Farwell, Dean of Graduate Education and Sponsored Programs, attended the 15th Annual National EPSCoR Conference in Orange Beach, Alabama October 31 – November 3, 1999. The conference addressed the present status of EPSCoR and the development of future EPSCoR related research programs in the 19 EPSCoR jurisdictions. " Attending the EPSCoR Conference provides us with an excellent opportunity to meet and visit with all the EPSCoR Program Managers from the different federal agencies" said Farwell. " Such interactions are important for both the development and future funding of EPSCoR- sponsored research activities in South Dakota. In addition, this conference allows us to interact with many of the 300 conference participants from other EPSCoR states. These person- to- person discussions give us a chance to summarize our successes in South Dakota and obtain ideas for further improvement of our research competitiveness and technology transfer programs." At the conference, EPSCoR program managers from the National Science Foundation, NASA, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Defense, Department of Energny, and NIH gave overviews of their agency's activities and plans for the future. Various political leaders from EPSCoR states also provided their perspectives on the benefits and challenges which EPSCoR activities have brought to their constituents. November 5, 1999 CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER TO OPEN THREE DAYS A WEEK BEGINNING NOVEMBER 17 Beginning Wednesday, November 17, 1999 the Children's Science Center will be open on a part- time basis. The Science Center will be open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9: 30 am – 12: 30 pm, and on Saturdays from 10: 00 am – 4: 00 pm. The staff will continue to offer field trips on an appointment basis throughout the week. During open hours, special programming will be available. Animal Antics will be held at 9: 30 am and 11: 00 am on Wednesdays and Fridays, and at 10: 30 am on Saturdays; and Story Time for children ages 5 and under will be held at 10: 30 am on Wednesdays and Fridays, and at 1: 00 pm on Saturdays. During Animal Antics Kathy Parent of Animal Friends will be providing special programming with the different animals at the Science Center which include snakes, newts, salamanders, tree frogs, fish, and a tarantula. Story Time will be led by Korry Burkhead, a geological engineering student at SDSM& T. Each week Korry will use books, props, and related exhibits to talk about a specific subject. The first week of Story Time subjects include Radical Reptiles on November 17, Fine Feathered Friends on November 19, and Funky Fish on November 20. The Children's Science Center is an educational partnership between the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T), Rapid City, and area communities. The Science Center is located at 515 West Boulevard. For additional information, call ( 605) 394- 6996. November 10, 1999 UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRY TO HOST HUNGER BANQUET ON NOVEMBER 15 The United Campus Ministry at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) is hosting a Hunger Banquet on November 15, 1999 at 6: 00 pm in the Bump Lounge in Surbeck Student Center. People are invited to come and eat the way the world eats and learn more about world hunger and local hunger issues. " What we hope to accomplish is to make citizens more aware of the hungry in our midst and then to do something about it" said Reverend Donna Hughes- Hargraves. A small percentage of those attending the Hunger Banquet will dine on a feast, another much larger percentage will get rice, beans and maybe a tortilla, and the largest percentage of those attending will be served rice. The event is free and open to the public but people are welcome to donate money to Oxfam. United Campus Ministry is in mutual ministry with local persons and congregations to provide Christian ministry to the campus community through programs that include worship, fellowship, study, and service. A variety of outreach opportunities enable all those involved in the ministry to reach their fullest in personal, vocational, and faith potential. For more information about the Hunger Banquet call the Office of University and Public Relations at ( 605) 394- 6082/ 2554. November 3, 1999 LOCAL STUDENTS REPRESENT SDSM& T AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE Erin Ernst, Jason Herr, and Brooks Pettit of Aberdeen were three of 16 students who represented the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers ( AIChE) National Conference in Dallas, Texas October 31 – November 1, 1999. Ernst, Herr, and Pettit are chemical engineering majors at Tech. The National AIChE Conference brings together over 1,000 undergraduates from the student chapters of AIChE at over 100 universities nationwide. Participants have an opportunity to make new friends and networking contacts that may help them achieve future goals. " We hope the students that are attending will be able to bring ideas back to SD Tech to improve our AIChE Student Chapter, and ultimately encourage more active involvement by their classmates" said Dr. David Dixon, AIChE student advisor, and Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. " The conference allows the students to gain new ideas on how to make our local chapter better, network with other ChE students from across the United States, and expose students to the national AIChE organization." AIChE Student Chapters and Clubs help bring chemical engineering out of the classroom. Members participate in local, regional and national activities that provide opportunities for professional growth, motivation, recognition, networking, and fun. Thousands of undergraduate students participate in their local chapter and club activities at 165 chemical engineering schools nationwide. Media note: Press releases were sent to the media outlets in the hometowns of each student who attended the AIChE Conference. November 12, 1999 LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE Bob Cunningham of Mitchell was the recipient of the Donald F. Othmer Sophomore Academic Excellence Award at the 1999 American Institute of Chemical Engineers ( AIChE) Annual Meeting held in Dallas, TX October 31 – November 1, 1999. Cunningham is a junior, chemical engineering major attending the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T). The Donald F. Othmer Sophomore Academic Excellence Award is presented to the one national AIChE student member in each student chapter who has attained the highest scholastic grade- point average during his/ her freshman and sophomore years. Bob was presented with a certificate and a copy of Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook at the local Tech AIChE Student Chapter meeting. The National AIChE Conference brings together over 1,000 undergraduates from the student chapters of AIChE at over 100 universities nationwide. Participants have an opportunity to make new friends and networking contacts that may help them achieve future goals. AIChE Student Chapters and Clubs help bring chemical engineering out of the classroom. Members participate in local, regional and national activities that provide opportunities for professional growth, motivation, recognition, networking, and fun. Thousands of undergraduate students participate in their local chapter and club activities at 165 chemical engineering schools nationwide. November 12, 1999 LOCAL STUDENT WINS NATIONAL STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION Brigitte McNames of Custer won the National Student Paper Competition at the 1999 American Institute of Chemical Engineers ( AIChE) Annual Meeting held in Dallas, TX October 31 – November 1, 1999. McNames is a senior, chemical engineering major at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T). Brigitte won the competition for her entry entitled " Combustion Characteristics in Gasless Reactions Systems." Her work was done under the supervision of Dr. Jan A. Puszynski in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Brigitte was recognized at an honors luncheon with the first prize, The Edwin O. Eisen Award, which included a cash award of $ 500. The National AIChE Conference brings together over 1,000 undergraduates from the student chapters of AIChE at over 100 universities nationwide. Participants have an opportunity to make new friends and networking contacts that may help them achieve future goals. " We hope the students that attended will be able to bring ideas back to SD Tech to improve our AIChE Student Chapter, and ultimately encourage more active involvement by their classmates" said Dr. David Dixon, AIChE student advisor, and Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. " The conference allows the students to gain new ideas on how to make our local chapter better, network with other ChE students from across the United States, and expose students to the national AIChE organization." AIChE Student Chapters and Clubs help bring chemical engineering out of the classroom. Members participate in local, regional and national activities that provide opportunities for professional growth, motivation, recognition, networking, and fun. Thousands of undergraduate students participate in their local chapter and club activities at 165 chemical engineering schools nationwide. November 12, 1999 LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES HONORABLE MENTION IN 1999 NATIONAL STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION Brandon Borge of Aberdeen was part of a three member team representing the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) in the 1999 National Student Design Competition at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers ( AIChE) Annual Meeting held in Dallas, TX October 31 – November 1, 1999. Brandon graduated from Tech in 1999 with a degree in chemical engineering. Brandon and Amy and Kirby Kozel of Sioux Falls were tied with Michigan State University as runner- up in the Design Competition. Both teams received Honorable Mention for their work. The contest problem was entitled " Dicyclopentadiene Recovery from By- Product of Naptha Steam- Cracking." Each year chemical engineers from a designated company devise and judge a student contest problem that typifies a real, working, chemical engineering design situation. The problem's solution requires a wide range of skills in calculation and evaluation of both technical data and economic factors. The first place prize went to a team from the University of Toledo. The National AIChE Conference brings together over 1,000 undergraduates from the student chapters of AIChE at over 100 universities nationwide. Participants have an opportunity to make new friends and networking contacts that may help them achieve future goals. AIChE Student Chapters and Clubs help bring chemical engineering out of the classroom. Members participate in local, regional and national activities that provide opportunities for professional growth, motivation, recognition, networking, and fun. Thousands of undergraduate students participate in their local chapter and club activities at 165 chemical engineering schools nationwide. Media note: A hometown press release was also sent to the media outlet in Sioux Falls for Amy and Kirby Kozel's participation. November 12, 1999 NEW EXHIBIT OPENS AT THE APEX GALLERY ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Jane Catlin: The Sarin Series opens at the Apex Gallery on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) on Friday, November 19, 1999. In the exhibition artist Jane Catlin explores the effects of chemical incineration in her home state of Utah. Using images of the internal structures of the human body Catlin's paintings and mixed media drawings voice her concern over the toxic substances released at the Tooele chemical weapons incinerator. The images are both disturbing and richly textured, instructional and expressive. Professor Catlin has an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and teaches Art Education at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. She will present a public lecture entitled Mud Cloth: A Living Art Form in Mali Africa based upon a recent faculty research grant to Mali. The lecture will take place on Friday, November 19, at noon in the Room 204 East, in the Class Room Building at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held the evening of the 19th from 5: 00 – 7: 00 pm in the Apex Gallery. For more information about the reception or exhibition, call the Apex Gallery at ( 605) 394- 1254. November 18, 1999 SDSM& T DRAMA CLUB TO PERFORM ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) Drama Club and Department of Humanities invite all to attend the Fall drama production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead the evenings of November 18, 19, and 20, 1999. The production will be held in the Ballroom of the Surbeck Student Center on the Tech campus and will begin at 8: 00 pm each night. Tickets are $ 5.00, children 12 and under are free. The performance is also free to students with a Tech ID. November 18, 1999 SDSM& T CHRISTMAS CONCERTS TO BE HELD IN LEAD AND RAPID CITY The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology's ( SDSM& T) Master Chorale and Concert Choirs will present the 17th Annual Christmas Concert on December 5 in Lead, and December 11 and 12 in Rapid City. The theme for this year's Christmas Concerts is Angels. The concert held in Lead will begin at 7: 00 pm at Christ Church Episcopal, and the concerts in Rapid City will begin at 8: 00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral. " Gloria" by Antonio Vivaldi will be the major work performed with accompanist Angela Carroll. The concerts are under the direction of Dr. Susan Reid, Director of Choral Activities at SDSM& T. Over 60 community members, and students and faculty at the School of Mines are involved in the performances. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information about the Concert Choirs, contact the Office of University and Public Relations at ( 605) 394- 6082/ 2554. |
| Creator | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. University Relations; |
| Subject | South Dakota EPSCoR |
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| Date | 1999 |
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