ECU GRADUATE STUDENT BOOTH ACHIEVING QUICK SUCCESS

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Tatiana Booth is a prime example of what a student can quickly achieve at East Central University and beyond. Booth, who came to ECU as a student-athlete, is developing into a teacher, coach and mentor. That was particularly the case to the students in the nearby Byng School District.

To say the graduate student from Commerce, Texas has been busy during the 2012-13 school year is a mild understatement. Booth’s full itinerary began back in the fall, playing her senior season on the ECU volleyball team, and carrying a full load of classes to go with two part-time jobs.

Her latest successful venture played out as an assistant coach with the Class 4A state tournament qualifying Byng High School girls’ basketball team. The 26-4 Lady Pirates benefitted from Booth’s presence, according to Byng Head Coach Matt Fike.

“Our girls took to her immediately. She has a great personality, but also understands about professional distance. I really think Tatiana is on the front end of what will be a successful coaching career,” said Fike. “She’s an excellent role model and obviously has great work ethic with being an NCAA athlete.”

Booth did her student teaching at Byng during the fall and Fike immediately realized her value at that time.

“I let her run our preseason workouts in the weight room. She had a lot of good things she brought in (conditioning-wise) from ECU,” Fike said.

Fike thinks so highly of Booth that he hopes his two daughters, Kaylen and Kendall, who are members of the Byng team, can emulate her.

“Tatiana is the kind of woman that my two daughters can look to. She is a fine example of what you would want your daughters to be,” said Matt Fike.

The feeling is mutual for Booth toward Byng, a place she has fallen in love with.

“It’s really been a fun experience getting to know the girls and coaches and to be on the other side of things (as a coach instead of a player),” Booth said.

Booth’s presence has made such an impact that Byng students, parents and teachers attended ECU volleyball matches during the fall to show their support for her.

“To see the students and their parents, along with teachers, at our games was the cherry on top for my senior season,” said Booth.

During the fall, Booth did her student teaching under eighth grade history teacher Lynne White, who had some glowing observations.

“She has the God-given ability to teach. She’s a natural-born leader, who is very dedicated. She just doesn’t just talk the talk, but she walks the walk as well,” White said.

To Booth, it was a matter of engaging the students, according to White.

For example, Booth led the students in a learning session about the Preamble to the Constitution, using the Schoolhouse Rock song.

“In an impromptu manner, she was clicking her fingers and was trying to get the students to do it and sing with her,” said White. “She has the ability to hold kids’ attention, inspiring them to work, and to the students, it didn’t feel like too much work. They were eager to do it.”

Booth knows firsthand how a twist of fate can lead to an awesome experience. A knee injury early in her collegiate career afforded her an extra year at ECU.

“It’s been a humbling experience. The extra year for me here was to be at Byng,” Booth said.

ECU head volleyball Dave Thorn has known first-hand the qualities that Booth has brought to the table since she arrived on campus as a redshirt sophomore in 2010.

“She’s the model student-athlete. She’s very conscientious off the court with taking care of business in the classroom, she was a two-time all-conference performer and three-year team captain. I couldn’t have asked for more,” Thorn said. “She is genuine and got along with everyone on the team the whole time she was here.”

Booth’s volleyball playing career is over, but her presence won’t immediately be gone, according to Thorn.

“We’re very fortunate that she is staying to help us out (coaching) with volleyball this spring,” said Thorn, whose squad recently launched offseason spring workouts.

For the second straight year, Booth received recognition from the Great American Conference as she was named to the 2012 All-GAC Volleyball First Team after leading the league in hitting percentage (.350 during conference matches and .299 overall).

Booth is working on a master’s degree in sports administration in hopes of landing a future teaching/coaching career.

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ECU GRADUATE STUDENT BOOTH ACHIEVING QUICK SUCCESS

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

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Tatiana Booth is a prime example of what a student can quickly achieve at East Central University and beyond. Booth, who came to ECU as a student-athlete, is developing into a teacher, coach and mentor. That was particularly the case to the students in the nearby Byng School District.

To say the graduate student from Commerce, Texas has been busy during the 2012-13 school year is a mild understatement. Booth’s full itinerary began back in the fall, playing her senior season on the ECU volleyball team, and carrying a full load of classes to go with two part-time jobs.

Her latest successful venture played out as an assistant coach with the Class 4A state tournament qualifying Byng High School girls’ basketball team. The 26-4 Lady Pirates benefitted from Booth’s presence, according to Byng Head Coach Matt Fike.

“Our girls took to her immediately. She has a great personality, but also understands about professional distance. I really think Tatiana is on the front end of what will be a successful coaching career,” said Fike. “She’s an excellent role model and obviously has great work ethic with being an NCAA athlete.”

Booth did her student teaching at Byng during the fall and Fike immediately realized her value at that time.

“I let her run our preseason workouts in the weight room. She had a lot of good things she brought in (conditioning-wise) from ECU,” Fike said.

Fike thinks so highly of Booth that he hopes his two daughters, Kaylen and Kendall, who are members of the Byng team, can emulate her.

“Tatiana is the kind of woman that my two daughters can look to. She is a fine example of what you would want your daughters to be,” said Matt Fike.

The feeling is mutual for Booth toward Byng, a place she has fallen in love with.

“It’s really been a fun experience getting to know the girls and coaches and to be on the other side of things (as a coach instead of a player),” Booth said.

Booth’s presence has made such an impact that Byng students, parents and teachers attended ECU volleyball matches during the fall to show their support for her.

“To see the students and their parents, along with teachers, at our games was the cherry on top for my senior season,” said Booth.

During the fall, Booth did her student teaching under eighth grade history teacher Lynne White, who had some glowing observations.

“She has the God-given ability to teach. She’s a natural-born leader, who is very dedicated. She just doesn’t just talk the talk, but she walks the walk as well,” White said.

To Booth, it was a matter of engaging the students, according to White.

For example, Booth led the students in a learning session about the Preamble to the Constitution, using the Schoolhouse Rock song.

“In an impromptu manner, she was clicking her fingers and was trying to get the students to do it and sing with her,” said White. “She has the ability to hold kids’ attention, inspiring them to work, and to the students, it didn’t feel like too much work. They were eager to do it.”

Booth knows firsthand how a twist of fate can lead to an awesome experience. A knee injury early in her collegiate career afforded her an extra year at ECU.

“It’s been a humbling experience. The extra year for me here was to be at Byng,” Booth said.

ECU head volleyball Dave Thorn has known first-hand the qualities that Booth has brought to the table since she arrived on campus as a redshirt sophomore in 2010.

“She’s the model student-athlete. She’s very conscientious off the court with taking care of business in the classroom, she was a two-time all-conference performer and three-year team captain. I couldn’t have asked for more,” Thorn said. “She is genuine and got along with everyone on the team the whole time she was here.”

Booth’s volleyball playing career is over, but her presence won’t immediately be gone, according to Thorn.

“We’re very fortunate that she is staying to help us out (coaching) with volleyball this spring,” said Thorn, whose squad recently launched offseason spring workouts.

For the second straight year, Booth received recognition from the Great American Conference as she was named to the 2012 All-GAC Volleyball First Team after leading the league in hitting percentage (.350 during conference matches and .299 overall).

Booth is working on a master’s degree in sports administration in hopes of landing a future teaching/coaching career.

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MAINTENANCE WORKERS HELP SAVE LIFE OF ECU STUDENT

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Two maintenance workers from East Central University’s Physical Plant – Jonathan Townsend (left) and Keith Hopper (right) – helped to save the life of ECU student Tracy Holman (middle) back in November.

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In the eyes of East Central University student Tracy Holman, university maintenance workers Keith Hopper and Jonathan Townsend are her heroes.

The pair was indeed in the right place at the right time.

“I know that the gentlemen who initially found me do not believe that they deserve anything for their heroic action. I, however, believe that their actions played a huge role in saving my life,” said Holman. “I am grateful that God put these men in my path and used them to save my life.”

Hopper and Townsend were not supposed to be changing air filters past 11 a.m. on K-Row in East Central University’s married student housing apartments on Nov. 8, 2012.

They had a normal routine in which they would promptly break for their lunch hour at 11 o’clock.

Not this day. They opted for a later lunch.

Call it divine intervention. The actions of Hopper and Townsend likely saved the life of Holman.

In breaking routine, they arrived at Holman’s door and knocked. But there was no answer. Sensing that someone was home and something was wrong, they unlocked the door and found Holman sprawled out on the floor and unconscious on the other side of the door.

Immediately, the pair sprang into action by calling 9-1-1. The calm, cool and collected Hopper then started chest compressions on Holman when he didn’t detect any breathing.

“I kept up the chest compressions and was about to the point where I was going to do mouth-to-mouth (resuscitation), but she finally started breathing,” said Hopper.

Townsend, who was a temporary worker at the time but is now full time at ECU, aided in the situation by holding Holman’s hand, until Emergency Medical Technicians arrived.

“If we would have waited until after lunch, she might not be alive right now. We decided to do (K-Row) before lunch,” Hopper said. “It was divine intervention in some way because we normally didn’t go over there until after lunch. On that day, I don’t normally do filters. Robert Martinez normally does it on that day. He said he was glad I was there and he wasn’t there that day.”

“We just happen to be there at the right time. It’s almost like we were led there,” Townsend said.

Hopper, who is 61 and has worked at ECU for eight years, is frequently involved in carpentry work and building maintenance, and Townsend, 24, who often serves as a painter, have frequently worked together as a dynamic duo.

However, Townsend, who was shaken up by the situation, didn’t report back to work that particular afternoon, something Hopper likes to give him a hard time about.

“We’ve been working well together, except for when he didn’t come back that afternoon,” Hopper joked.

According to Holman, emergency crews intubated her in the living room floor and she was later flown to Oklahoma City. Her heart stopped five times and doctors gave no hope to the family. She was finally stabilized and diagnosed with Bartter’s Disease, a kidney disease.

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MAINTENANCE WORKERS HELP SAVE LIFE OF ECU STUDENT

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

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East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Two maintenance workers from East Central University’s Physical Plant – Jonathan Townsend (left) and Keith Hopper (right) – helped to save the life of ECU student Tracy Holman (middle) back in November.

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In the eyes of East Central University student Tracy Holman, university maintenance workers Keith Hopper and Jonathan Townsend are her heroes.

The pair was indeed in the right place at the right time.

“I know that the gentlemen who initially found me do not believe that they deserve anything for their heroic action. I, however, believe that their actions played a huge role in saving my life,” said Holman. “I am grateful that God put these men in my path and used them to save my life.”

Hopper and Townsend were not supposed to be changing air filters past 11 a.m. on K-Row in East Central University’s married student housing apartments on Nov. 8, 2012.

They had a normal routine in which they would promptly break for their lunch hour at 11 o’clock.

Not this day. They opted for a later lunch.

Call it divine intervention. The actions of Hopper and Townsend likely saved the life of Holman.

In breaking routine, they arrived at Holman’s door and knocked. But there was no answer. Sensing that someone was home and something was wrong, they unlocked the door and found Holman sprawled out on the floor and unconscious on the other side of the door.

Immediately, the pair sprang into action by calling 9-1-1. The calm, cool and collected Hopper then started chest compressions on Holman when he didn’t detect any breathing.

“I kept up the chest compressions and was about to the point where I was going to do mouth-to-mouth (resuscitation), but she finally started breathing,” said Hopper.

Townsend, who was a temporary worker at the time but is now full time at ECU, aided in the situation by holding Holman’s hand, until Emergency Medical Technicians arrived.

“If we would have waited until after lunch, she might not be alive right now. We decided to do (K-Row) before lunch,” Hopper said. “It was divine intervention in some way because we normally didn’t go over there until after lunch. On that day, I don’t normally do filters. Robert Martinez normally does it on that day. He said he was glad I was there and he wasn’t there that day.”

“We just happen to be there at the right time. It’s almost like we were led there,” Townsend said.

Hopper, who is 61 and has worked at ECU for eight years, is frequently involved in carpentry work and building maintenance, and Townsend, 24, who often serves as a painter, have frequently worked together as a dynamic duo.

However, Townsend, who was shaken up by the situation, didn’t report back to work that particular afternoon, something Hopper likes to give him a hard time about.

“We’ve been working well together, except for when he didn’t come back that afternoon,” Hopper joked.

According to Holman, emergency crews intubated her in the living room floor and she was later flown to Oklahoma City. Her heart stopped five times and doctors gave no hope to the family. She was finally stabilized and diagnosed with Bartter’s Disease, a kidney disease.

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Statement regarding the death of adult student Millicent M. Morros

GOSHEN, Ind. – Goshen College President James E. Brenneman sent the following information to students and employees today:

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the tragic death this morning of Millicent M. Morros, 48, who was due to graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership through our adult education program. Based on witness statements, Goshen Police have stated that a man she had previously been in a relationship with shot and killed Millicent behind the downtown Goshen law firm where she worked, and then killed himself.

This is a tremendous loss for Millicent’s family and friends, and we invite your prayers for them at this difficult time. We also know that among those who are grieving today are those of you, students and faculty, who studied beside Millicent, and our prayers also are with you. She will be missed.

Millicent, who lived in Goshen, graduated from Niles High School in 1982, worked locally and also attended Lake Michigan College. She earned an associate degree from Southwestern Michigan College and had been enrolled in our adult degree program since fall 2011, where she had excelled and was named to the Fall 2012 Dean’s List. Millicent worked as a paralegal for Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP.

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Edinboro University prof, student bring computer-generated animation technology to courtroom during murder trial

12/19/2012

It’s not just about Disney or Pixar anymore.

Edinboro University’s highly regarded computer animation program – already leading students to a variety of successful careers in film production – recently made its debut in an Erie County courtroom during a highly publicized murder trial.

Prosecutors used computer-generated animation produced by an Edinboro professor and student to allow the jury to view not only the external dimensions of the apartment building where the murder took place, but also the internal structure. The animation clearly illustrated the scene for the jury in a way that still photographs, or even standard video, could not.

Several months ago, Erie County Assistant District Attorney Brian Krowicki reached out to Assistant Professor of Computer Animation Steven Carpenter with a request: With the late fall murder trial of Rachel A. Kozloff approaching, could Carpenter use computer animation modeling to help the jury better understand the apartment building in which Michael Henry was murdered last April 12?

Carpenter was up for the challenge. Teaming with senior computer animation student Ryan Dugan, a graduate of Erie’s Cathedral Preparatory School, the professor answered the call with a professional quality prosecution exhibit that gave the jury a better understanding of the scene.

“We met at the building with District Attorney Jack Daneri and took extensive measurements,” Carpenter explained. “We diagrammed the entire building, and Ryan modeled it.”

Carpenter said the production, which “took off the outer walls,” allowed jurors to see the interior of the building while highlighting the four entryways leading to the second-floor apartments. Prosecutors used the production to show the jury that the defendant could not have entered or departed the building in the way she described.

“It’s a fairly large building, and it would have been difficult to give the jury members an understanding of it from just photographs. What we produced was very clear to them.” Carpenter emphasized that he and Dugan used just basic textures in their production so as not to make the animation distracting. “We just wanted it to be clear and understandable for the jury.”

As a result of the animated production, the defendant’s story changed somewhat during the trial, and the jury’s verdict was guilty.

“We were very impressed with Professor Carpenter, Mr. Dugan and the entire Edinboro University computer animation program,” ADA Krowicki said.

In a letter to Carpenter, copied to Edinboro University President Julie E. Wollman, District Attorney Daneri and Krowicki wrote, “The computer-generated diagram of the crime scene your department created was critical to the jury understanding the building’s layout. This, in turn, allowed the prosecution to highlight numerous pieces of evidence relating to the whereabouts of the defendant, victim and witnesses at the time of the murder.”

Daneri said he plans to seek the same kind of assistance again.

“This was our office’s ‘maiden voyage’ with such technology,” he wrote. “Much appreciation to you and Ryan for your cooperation, initiative and – patience. I fully expect our prosecutors will take advantage of the benefits computer generated imaging provides in the courtroom. We hope we can call on your department in the future. Again, thank you for a job extremely well done.”

Carpenter said the project will be a valuable addition to Dugan’s portfolio when he graduates in the spring.

Edinboro’s Art Department animation program has long been recognized as one of the best in the nation, with the names of many graduates appearing in the credits for virtually every major studio’s animated film production in recent years.

Yet, Carpenter agrees it’s not just about working for Disney or Pixar.

“There are many fields and practical applications for careers in computer animation,” he said. “This experience shows just one of those applications.”

The computer animation professor said he will consider answering the DA’s call again, especially because of the valuable practical experience it provides for students.

“In fact, we’d like to develop a class on forensic animation.”

Learn more about Edinboro University’s computer animation program and more than 100 other majors by logging on to www.edinboro.edu.

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Online Lenten devotions offer college faculty and student voices; Reflections begin Ash Wednesday

Goshen College again offers an online resource to help believers make time and space in their hearts and minds to reflect during the season of Lent.

Beginning Feb. 13 (Ash Wednesday) and culminating on March 31 (Easter), Goshen College students, faculty and staff will provide weekday reflections based on the Sunday’s upcoming lectionary Scripture passages, available online, by daily e-mail or via an RSS feed. Many writers will reflect on the theme: “Ashamed No More,” taken from Mennonite Church USA worship resources.

Organizers said the devotions will reflect honestly on the Scriptures and offer words of assurances of faith. The spiritual offerings will include poetry, personal stories, reflections and prayers, all intended to more closely examine the call to change and follow Christ.

The popularity of the devotions continues to grow each year and there are now about 9,000 online subscribers. Since 2001, Goshen College annually celebrates special seasons of the church calendar, particularly Advent and Lent, with online devotions.

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Doctoral Student One of Six Nationally to Receive AASA Scholarship

An Eastern Kentucky University doctoral student is among six graduate students in educational administration nationally to receive a scholarship from the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).

Doris Lynette Crawford, director of secondary schools with Shelby County Public Schools and a student in EKU’s doctoral degree program in educational leadership and policy studies, received the Worth McClure Award, valued at $2,500, at the AASA National Conference on Education in Houston, Texas on Feb. 21.

For more information about the EKU doctoral program, now in its fifth year, visit http://www.education.eku.edu/EDD.

The AASA Educational Administration Scholarship was created in 1949 to provide incentives, recognition and financial assistance to outstanding graduate students in school administration who intend to make school superintendency a career. The Association selects recipients on the basis of their experience and excellence in school administration, personal essays about their qualifications, and recommendations from university faculty.

For more information about AASA, visit www.aasa.org.

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Student Composition Recital Set for March 7

Date: 3/7/2013
Contact: Kathi Fraze at 575.562.2377
Reporter: Wendel Sloan at 575.562.2253

PORTALES – Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Music will host John Bonner’s Student Composition Recital on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University on the Portales campus.

The recital will feature all original pieces composed by Bonner.

This recital is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Kathi Fraze at 575-562-2377.

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Student Nationally Recognized

CHENEY, Wash. - Eastern Washington University senior Susanna Kang has been named Innovator of the Year by Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi), a professional co-ed business fraternity dedicated to developing future business leaders.

Kang, who will earn her BA degree in business operations management this June, received the award at the recent AKP national conference in Reno, NV. The award goes to the organization's upcoming "mover and shaker." Founded in 1904, Alpha Kappa Psi is the oldest and largest co-ed business fraternity in the country.

After joining AKPsi's Eastern chapter in 2011, Kang led the Amazon.com Partnership Committee and helped raise more than $2,000. She is currently the chapter president, and helps organize workshops and bring professionals out to campus to create more opportunities for Eastern students

Seattle native also has minor degrees in Communications and Social Work, and plans to pursue her MBA at EWU after graduation. In addition to her studies and campus involvement, Kang is a full-time employee in Student Employment on campus. Her long term goals include being a part of the top management team of a large company and opening a non-profit organization.

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Student Research Displayed

CHENEY, Wash. - More than 480 students from Eastern Washington University's four colleges will present their scholarly abstracts and creative works at the 15th annual Student Research and Creative Works Symposium, May 15-16, on the Cheney campus.

The Symposium is the largest, campuswide academic event at EWU and showcases projects completed by undergraduate and graduate students after months of preparation with nearly 130 faculty mentors.

This type of forum gives participants the valuable opportunity to present their research or creative work - via oral/poster presentation, interactive exhibit or artistic display - in a formal, professional setting. It also gives students an excellent chance to interact, and it prepares them for graduate school and fine tunes their workforce skills.

The creative juices start flowing Tuesday evening:

Day 1, Creative Works:
Time: 4:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 15
Location: Fine Arts Complex
Details: Registration desk opens at 4:30 p.m. in the Art Building entrance; appetizers and dessert will be served in the foyer from 4:30-8 p.m.; presentation sessions will include art, film with music, music composition, film, theatre and creative writing.

Day 2, Research:
Oral, Poster and Interactive Research Presentations:
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, May 16
Location: Senior Hall
Details: Presentations will take place on all three floors of Senior Hall; registration desk opens at 7:30 a.m. in Senior Hall foyer; there will be information tables in the lobby providing information about Academic Service Learning, National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Graduate Studies, McNair Scholars Program, the Easterner, and EWU Libraries; sessions will feature presentations from a wide variety of academic disciplines across campus including psychology, biology, chemistry and biochemistry, sociology, philosophy, women and gender studies, engineering and design, physical therapy, occupational therapy, English, physical education/health/recreation and anthropology.

Luncheon:
Time: noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: Pence Union Building (PUB), MPR
Keynote Address: "Mentoring Through Research" by Peggy O'Connell, Department of Biology

More information: http://access.ewu.edu/Symposium
Facebook: facebook.com/EWUSymposium
Contact: Nikki Graham-Brown, EWU Symposium Coordinator, 509.359.6826.

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New Student Dean

CHENEY, Wash. - Eastern Washington University has named Amy Johnson, EdD, as the new dean of students and associate vice president for Student Life.

A native of Washington, Johnson is presently serving as the senior associate dean at the University of Southern California. She is also an associate professor of education in the Rossier School of Education at USC, where she has taught a number of courses, including management in higher education.

Johnson holds a BA in English and communication from the University of Puget Sound, an MS in education from the University of Pennsylvania and an EdD in higher education administration from the University of Pennsylvania.

Johnson has 14 years of management and professional experience in higher education as well as prior leadership positions with the Washington Health Care Authority. She has significant experience with student cultural and advocacy centers, service-learning/community engagement, student leadership, new student and college transition programs, assessment and student research, public relations/communications and strategic planning.

Vice President for Student Affairs Stacey Foster notes Johnson has a successful record of fostering learning and development through dynamic, student-centered departments, through academic partnerships, and in the classroom - reflecting national best practices and current issues in student development.

Johnson is excited to be returning to her home state. She will assume her new duties Aug. 13.

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Prestigious Honor for Student

CHENEY, Wash. - Sherwin Racehorse, an Eastern Washington University junior in urban and regional planning, has been named a 2012 Udall Scholar in Tribal Public Policy. Sherwin is one of 80 students from 70 colleges and universities selected in this year's competition. The scholarship will provide $5,000 for Sherwin's senior year at Eastern.

Sherwin, a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation of Idaho, is the first Eastern nominee and recipient of a Udall Scholarship. He was nominated by Jim Hallett, PhD, an adjunct professor of biology and the EWU faculty representative for the foundation.

Udall Scholars are selected by a 14-member independent review committee on the basis of commitment to careers in the environment, health care or tribal public policy; leadership potential; and academic achievement. This highly qualified class of Udall Scholars was selected from 585 candidates nominated by 274 colleges and universities.

The 2012 Udall Scholars will assemble Aug. 8-12, in Tucson, Ariz., to receive their awards and meet policymakers and community leaders in environmental fields, tribal health care and governance. The Udall Foundation is an independent federal agency that was established by Congress in 1992 to provide federally funded scholarships for college students intending to pursue careers related to the environment, as well as to American Indian students pursuing tribal public policy or health care careers.

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Edinboro University prof, student bring computer-generated animation technology to courtroom during murder trial

12/19/2012

It’s not just about Disney or Pixar anymore.

Edinboro University’s highly regarded computer animation program – already leading students to a variety of successful careers in film production – recently made its debut in an Erie County courtroom during a highly publicized murder trial.

Prosecutors used computer-generated animation produced by an Edinboro professor and student to allow the jury to view not only the external dimensions of the apartment building where the murder took place, but also the internal structure. The animation clearly illustrated the scene for the jury in a way that still photographs, or even standard video, could not.

Several months ago, Erie County Assistant District Attorney Brian Krowicki reached out to Assistant Professor of Computer Animation Steven Carpenter with a request: With the late fall murder trial of Rachel A. Kozloff approaching, could Carpenter use computer animation modeling to help the jury better understand the apartment building in which Michael Henry was murdered last April 12?

Carpenter was up for the challenge. Teaming with senior computer animation student Ryan Dugan, a graduate of Erie’s Cathedral Preparatory School, the professor answered the call with a professional quality prosecution exhibit that gave the jury a better understanding of the scene.

“We met at the building with District Attorney Jack Daneri and took extensive measurements,” Carpenter explained. “We diagrammed the entire building, and Ryan modeled it.”

Carpenter said the production, which “took off the outer walls,” allowed jurors to see the interior of the building while highlighting the four entryways leading to the second-floor apartments. Prosecutors used the production to show the jury that the defendant could not have entered or departed the building in the way she described.

“It’s a fairly large building, and it would have been difficult to give the jury members an understanding of it from just photographs. What we produced was very clear to them.” Carpenter emphasized that he and Dugan used just basic textures in their production so as not to make the animation distracting. “We just wanted it to be clear and understandable for the jury.”

As a result of the animated production, the defendant’s story changed somewhat during the trial, and the jury’s verdict was guilty.

“We were very impressed with Professor Carpenter, Mr. Dugan and the entire Edinboro University computer animation program,” ADA Krowicki said.

In a letter to Carpenter, copied to Edinboro University President Julie E. Wollman, District Attorney Daneri and Krowicki wrote, “The computer-generated diagram of the crime scene your department created was critical to the jury understanding the building’s layout. This, in turn, allowed the prosecution to highlight numerous pieces of evidence relating to the whereabouts of the defendant, victim and witnesses at the time of the murder.”

Daneri said he plans to seek the same kind of assistance again.

“This was our office’s ‘maiden voyage’ with such technology,” he wrote. “Much appreciation to you and Ryan for your cooperation, initiative and – patience. I fully expect our prosecutors will take advantage of the benefits computer generated imaging provides in the courtroom. We hope we can call on your department in the future. Again, thank you for a job extremely well done.”

Carpenter said the project will be a valuable addition to Dugan’s portfolio when he graduates in the spring.

Edinboro’s Art Department animation program has long been recognized as one of the best in the nation, with the names of many graduates appearing in the credits for virtually every major studio’s animated film production in recent years.

Yet, Carpenter agrees it’s not just about working for Disney or Pixar.

“There are many fields and practical applications for careers in computer animation,” he said. “This experience shows just one of those applications.”

The computer animation professor said he will consider answering the DA’s call again, especially because of the valuable practical experience it provides for students.

“In fact, we’d like to develop a class on forensic animation.”

Learn more about Edinboro University’s computer animation program and more than 100 other majors by logging on to www.edinboro.edu.

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Prestigious Honor for Student

CHENEY, Wash. - Sherwin Racehorse, an Eastern Washington University junior in urban and regional planning, has been named a 2012 Udall Scholar in Tribal Public Policy. Sherwin is one of 80 students from 70 colleges and universities selected in this year's competition. The scholarship will provide $5,000 for Sherwin's senior year at Eastern.

Sherwin, a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation of Idaho, is the first Eastern nominee and recipient of a Udall Scholarship. He was nominated by Jim Hallett, PhD, an adjunct professor of biology and the EWU faculty representative for the foundation.

Udall Scholars are selected by a 14-member independent review committee on the basis of commitment to careers in the environment, health care or tribal public policy; leadership potential; and academic achievement. This highly qualified class of Udall Scholars was selected from 585 candidates nominated by 274 colleges and universities.

The 2012 Udall Scholars will assemble Aug. 8-12, in Tucson, Ariz., to receive their awards and meet policymakers and community leaders in environmental fields, tribal health care and governance. The Udall Foundation is an independent federal agency that was established by Congress in 1992 to provide federally funded scholarships for college students intending to pursue careers related to the environment, as well as to American Indian students pursuing tribal public policy or health care careers.

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Student Research Displayed

CHENEY, Wash. - More than 480 students from Eastern Washington University's four colleges will present their scholarly abstracts and creative works at the 15th annual Student Research and Creative Works Symposium, May 15-16, on the Cheney campus.

The Symposium is the largest, campuswide academic event at EWU and showcases projects completed by undergraduate and graduate students after months of preparation with nearly 130 faculty mentors.

This type of forum gives participants the valuable opportunity to present their research or creative work - via oral/poster presentation, interactive exhibit or artistic display - in a formal, professional setting. It also gives students an excellent chance to interact, and it prepares them for graduate school and fine tunes their workforce skills.

The creative juices start flowing Tuesday evening:

Day 1, Creative Works:
Time: 4:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 15
Location: Fine Arts Complex
Details: Registration desk opens at 4:30 p.m. in the Art Building entrance; appetizers and dessert will be served in the foyer from 4:30-8 p.m.; presentation sessions will include art, film with music, music composition, film, theatre and creative writing.

Day 2, Research:
Oral, Poster and Interactive Research Presentations:
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, May 16
Location: Senior Hall
Details: Presentations will take place on all three floors of Senior Hall; registration desk opens at 7:30 a.m. in Senior Hall foyer; there will be information tables in the lobby providing information about Academic Service Learning, National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Graduate Studies, McNair Scholars Program, the Easterner, and EWU Libraries; sessions will feature presentations from a wide variety of academic disciplines across campus including psychology, biology, chemistry and biochemistry, sociology, philosophy, women and gender studies, engineering and design, physical therapy, occupational therapy, English, physical education/health/recreation and anthropology.

Luncheon:
Time: noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: Pence Union Building (PUB), MPR
Keynote Address: "Mentoring Through Research" by Peggy O'Connell, Department of Biology

More information: http://access.ewu.edu/Symposium
Facebook: facebook.com/EWUSymposium
Contact: Nikki Graham-Brown, EWU Symposium Coordinator, 509.359.6826.

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ENMU Mandatory Student Teaching Application Meetings

Date: 1/16/2013
Contact: College of Education and Technology at 575.562.2895

You must attend one meeting if you plan to student teach during the fall 2013 semester.

Date: Monday, Feb. 11, 2013
Time: noon-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.
Location: CUB/Aztec Room

Date: Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: CUB/Aztec Room

Date: Wednesday Feb. 13, 2013
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: CUB Multi Purpose Room #110

All students who plan to student teach during the Fall 2013 semester must attend a pre-application meeting to receive the required information concerning application procedures.

Student Teacher Application Deadline: March 22, 2013

College of Education and Technology, Teacher Education Office 575-562-2895

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Eastern Shines at National Student Activities Conference

Eastern Shines at National Student Activities Conference - Press Releases   Search   The Office ofUniversity Relations Eastern Shines at National Student Activities Conference Posted by Dwight Bachman on January 7, 2013 10:36 AM

Written by Christopher J. Herman

Fifteen students and staff from Eastern recently attended this year's National Association for Campus Activities conference at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Eastern's student Campus Activity Board (CAB) coordinators took home honors for several categories including Excellence in Programming, Best Poster, Best Themed Campaign and Best Traditional Promotion for their division.

Participating students included Amy Dillon, Samantha Codding, Sydney Hanlon, Dane Paracuelles, Giancarlos Perez, Keith Sunthorn, Thomas Balestracci, Solinda Keth, Jessica Johnson, Melissa Groccia, Emilee Blais, Samantha Stevens, Lauren Hopper, Kimberly Perna and Alexa Senia.

The National Association for Campus Activities advances campus activities in higher education through a business and learning partnership, creating educational and business opportunities for its school and professional members. NACA has more than 950 college and university members and over 550 associate members who represent artists, lecturers and performers.

 

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Kansas City senior named Student Leader of the Month

NEWS RELEASE
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012
Contact: Steve Rottinghaus, Baker University public relations director, (785) 594-8330 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Baldwin City, Kan. — Katerra Shackelford, a senior from Kansas City, Kan., was named Baker University’s Office of Student Life’s Student Leader of the Month for October.

The nomination for the honor stated the following: “Katerra is a leader on campus. She did an outstanding job creating awareness with the Travon Martin forum and has done a great job helping freshmen learn about and acclimate to Baker as a Salon leader this fall. She has been the president of Mungano and has won the prestigious INROADS Intern of the Year 2012 Award and scholarships as a Commerce Bank intern. Katerra is motivated and committed to making Baker a more diverse and open campus.”

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Baker University is committed to assuring student learning, and developing confident, competent and responsible contributors to society.

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