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JOURNEY CONFERENCE: Faculty and staff are encouraged to register by March 13 for the University-sponsored conference, "Our Journey to Tomorrow: A Commitment to the Jesuit Spirit." The May 28-30 conference offers members of the University community an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the University's Jesuit spirit and values, reflect on the current life of the University in light of these values, and suggest action for the future. Invitations were sent out in late February. For more information or to register, call the office of mission and ministry at 977-2509.
CARDINAL CARE: The Family Development Center has received a $5,000 donation from Cardinals Care, a charitable arm of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. "This money will go a long way in helping those individuals and families who are in need, but are unable to pay even the lowest amount on our sliding fee scale," said Dr. John K. Ditiberio, director of the Family Development Center.
E-MAIL ACCESS: Information Technology Services has implemented a new PPP service dedicated to e-mail access only (POP3). This should eliminate the need to access the existing PPP services at those times when users simply want to receive or send e-mail. Please note that there is a five-minute time limit on this service. ITS recommends Netscape Mail or Internet Explorer Mail applications. These allow users to retrieve or send mail on-line, and read or respond off-line, thus eliminating the need for a long connect time. Users should experience few or no busy signals when calling this new number. The number is 977-8734. For assistance or more information, call 977-4000.
PLANET HOLLYWOOD: Saint Louis University faculty, staff and students are eligible for special privileges at Planet Hollywood on Laclede's Landing. A card, which can be picked up at the department of community relations/university events on the second floor of the Donco Building at the Health Sciences Center, gives members of the University community immediate access to the bar for cocktails and first available seating in the dining room. The card is good for up to four guests and expires June 30. For more information, call 577-8014.
FORDYCE DISCOUNTS: Fordyce Education and Conference Center is offering special spring packages for University departments through April 30. Departments scheduling a conference or retreat for any weekday will receive 50 percent off the regular rate. For example, for only $30 per person, guests at daylong meetings will receive two meals (breakfast and lunch) and two refreshment breaks. (Departments can even order Fordyce's famous "coconut toast" for one of the breaks!) Departments scheduling an overnight meeting during the week will receive a rate of only $50 per person, which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment breaks, plus overnight accommodations. Discounted rates for University departments also are available on weekends. Fordyce Center can accommodate groups of up to 70 people. Amenities include a walking trail, a workout room, and the popular high and low ropes courses, all within a peaceful, serene environment. For more information, call 846-2570.
NEWSPAPER NEWS: The University News received the prestigious Pacemaker Award at the 1997 National College Media Convention, held last fall in Chicago. The convention was sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) and the College Media Advisers. ACP officials refer to the Pacemaker award as the college-level award equivalent to the Pulitzer Prize. Ten newspapers received the award in the four-year, non-daily category. "Winning the Pacemaker is a great honor for a student publication, and I'm pleased that the ACP has recognized the achievements of The University News staff," said Matthew Hathaway, editor in chief of The University News. This marks the third time in the publication's history that such an honor has been bestowed upon the newspaper.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY: A culturally diverse group of faculty at the Health Sciences Center have formed a society of international faculty titled "SLU Medical International Society" (SLUMIn) for informational, cultural, educational, social and charitable exchange and interaction. If successful, this group may expand to include members throughout the University and serve as a model for other institutions. Soraya Nouri, M.D., is president of SLUMIn.
MARIANIST YOUTH MEDAL: The Marianist Retreat and Conference Center celebrated its 10th annual tribute dinner by honoring University Chancellor Emeritus Paul C. Reinert, SJ, with its Marianist Youth Medal. Reinert received the award at a ceremony on Jan. 18. The Marianist Youth Medal is given each year to an individual who has made a significant contribution of his or her time, talent and resources for the betterment of youth in the St. Louis community. The Marianist Apostolic Center was opened in 1967 by the Society of Mary to serve the spiritual, emotional and educational needs of youth and adults in the St. Louis area.
YWCA LEADER LUNCHEON: The following University women were honored at the December YWCA Leader Luncheon: Dr. Faye Abram, associate professor, School of Social Service; Kathleen Brady, vice president for facilities management and civic affairs; Mary Kay Dorsey, nurse specialist, vascular surgery; Patricia Gregory, librarian, Pius XII Memorial Library; Kathy Humphrey, residence life director; Brenda Rainey, administrative secretary, science and mathematics of Parks College; Floyce Scherrer, assistant director surgical services, SLUCare; and Mary Souris, director of finance at the Health Sciences Center.
BUSINESS SCHOOL EVENTS: On Thursday, March 19, the Employee Benefits Association of St. Louis and the School of Business and Administration's department of management present David Lee Molpus, National Public Radio (NPR) national workplace correspondent, who will discuss the impact of the intersection of work and family issues on employers and employees. For more than 20 years as a reporter, producer and program host, Molpus has provided coverage of breaking news, feature reports, and analysis for NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Molpus reports on how the workplace is being affected by technology, global competition and downsizing along with the growth of the dual earner couple. Hors d'oeuvres and open bar start at 5:30 p.m., the presentation begins at 6:45 p.m. in Busch Memorial Center. There is a fee. For more information, call 977-7156.
On Wednesday, April 1, two half-day seminars for women business leaders will be presented. At 8 a.m., Lori Lewis will present "Your Role as Coach: Initiating Employees' Behavioral Changes," which will offer tips on how to foster the growth of employees and how to become a successful coach. At 12:45 p.m. Jennifer Kohler will present "Personal Resource Management Tools for Managing Yourself at Work," focusing on understanding personal resource management at work, determining warning signs for depletion of resources and acquiring skills for effective management of mental, physical and emotional resources. Both are held at the Busch Memorial Center. There is a fee. For more information, call 977-2476.
BOOK SALE: Phi Alpha Theta, the history honorary fraternity, is planning for its next used book sale Ñ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16, in front of Busch Memorial Center. Donations always are accepted gratefully. Please call the history department at 977-2910 to make arrangements for on-campus pickup. Funds generated by this event will be used to support history students as they travel to regional meetings to deliver papers in the discipline. In addition, Phi Alpha Theta traditionally purchases books for the Pius XII Memorial Library collections in the name of each faculty member of the history department.
TRAINING PROGRAM: The department of training and organization development is offering a series of professional development training programs this spring. Upcoming programs include: "SLU History 101," Tuesday, March 3; "Dealing with Dilemmas: Ethical Decision Making in the Workplace," Thursday, March 12; "Performance Management," Tuesday, March 24; and "FMLA Workshop for Managers," Tuesday, March 31. All sessions are held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Knights Room of Pius XII Memorial Library. For information call Renee Fleming at 977-7159.
SOCIAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE: The Emmett and Mary Martha Doerr Center for Social Justice Education and Research with the School of Social Service will host a conference April 2-3 in Busch Memorial Center. The theme of the conference is "Raising Our Children Out of Poverty." Keynote speakers and topics include John Coleman, SJ, the Charles Casassa Chair of Social Values at Loyola Marymount University, on "Toward a Just Society: Religion, Ethics and Empowerment;" Kathryn E. Nelson, chairwoman of the Citizenship Action Team of St. Louis 2004 and a longtime child advocate, on "Respecting Families and Children"; and Jodie Levin-Epstein, senior state policy analyst at the Center for Law and Social Policy, on "Raising Our Children Out of Poverty: A Creative Vision For the 21st Century." Seventeen workshops will be offered on a variety of topics related to child welfare and social justice. The registration cost is $125 before March 1, $150 after March 1, and $75 for students. For a conference brochure, call Terri Wagganer at 977-2726 or send an e-mail message to wagganer@slu.edu.
GLASS EXHIBITION: An exhibit, "Iridescence: The Glass of Tiffany and Steuben" is on display at Samuel Cupples House through July 31. The display of antique glass is the inaugural exhibition of the new Turshin Art Glass Gallery of Samuel Cupples House. This newly restored gallery will be devoted to rotating exhibitions of antique glass in the permanent collection gifted by collector, Eleanor Turshin. Turshin, a native of St. Louis, has been collecting for 40 years. In 1998, Turshin donated her entire collection of more than 1,000 pieces of American an European art glass to Cupples House. The collection includes rare pieces by Baccarat, Daum, Galle, Lalique, Loetz, Tiffany and Steuben, as well as American glass design by Fenton, Kew Blas, Pairpont, Quezal, Stevens Williams and Webb, plus many more popular glass manufacturers from the late 1800s. The Iridescence exhibition will feature, for the first time, 50 pieces of Tiffany Favrile and Steuben Aurene glass. In addition, Cupples House will open the new Glass Study Room designed so that visitors interested in learning more about art glass in their own collections may identify types of glass and the history of the artists and designers who created the art form. Cupples House is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. General admission is $3, $2 for seniors and free for children 12 or under. To arrange a tour for groups of 15 or more, call 977-3575. Information also is available on the World Wide Web at http://www. slu.edu/the-arts/Cupples.