MESA March
2002.doc
WSU Spokane Campus
Bulletin
Issue 2002-7 (March 6,
2002)
IN THIS
ISSUE
·GET TO KNOW WSU SPOKANE: WSU SPOKANE MESA
CENTER
·PERSONNEL DYNAMICS
·TIP SHEET
·NOTEWORTHY
·EVENTS
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GET TO KNOW WSU
SPOKANE
This week’s department
overview feature: WSU Spokane MESA Center
(Mathematics,
Engineering, Science Achievement)
Highlights
Washington MESA was founded in 1982 at
the University of Washington. The Spokane MESA Center was founded in 1989. The
Spokane Center serves approximately 400 students each year in the MESA classes
at the 8th, 9th and 10th grade levels, both in middle and high schools.
The Spokane MESA Center provides hands-on, interactive enhancements to
the existing school science and math curricula in designated MESA classrooms by
scheduling speakers from the community, organizing field trips to area
businesses and colleges and providing math and science-based
activities.
Accomplishments
The Center now serves over 400
students annually at all six middle schools and all five high schools in School
District 81. From 1998-99 senior surveys, out of 65 MESA students surveyed and
36 returning the survey, 89% (32) indicated that they will be attending a higher
education institution and 47% (15) indicated wanting to enter a math, science or
technology major in college. The students’ college choices include Spokane Falls
Community College, Spokane Community College, Washington State University,
University of Washington, Eastern Washington University and others throughout
the state.
Mission
To assist Washington State and the nation in
achieving an educated citizenry that is globally competitive and individually
competent in mathematics, engineering and science, with full participation of
African American, Hispanic, Native American and women. MESA accomplishes
this through a partnership of higher education, school districts, business and
industry and community organizations.
Plans
To continue to seek
funding at the state and local level to support student centered activities; to
expand the program to serve elementary students.
List of Community
Partners
Avista
Agilent
Technologies
The Guardian
Pepsi Cola Bottling Company
Pacific Gas
Spokane Public Schools
Washington State University
Spokane
Weyerhaeuser
The Gates Foundation
And other numerous in-kind
supporters!
Meet the Staff
Terrie Scott, MSW -
Director
Keith Orchard - Middle School Coordinator
Kirk
Reinkens - High School Coordinator
Roed Freeland - Parent
Coordinator
Joanna Moznette - Secretary
MESA staff members can
be found on the third floor of the Health Sciences Building in 325 N &
M.
For further information, read the attached or contact Terrie Scott at
358-7967. Please see the Washington MESA website at www.washingtonmesa.org then click on to "Regional Centers" and then
"Spokane".
PERSONNEL DYNAMICS
Comings
Robert Scharff, Utility Worker II,
Facilities Operations
Faculty Promotions
Leslie Powers, Speech
and Hearing Sciences, promoted to Clinical Associate Professor
John
White, Pharmacy, promoted to Professor
Linda Vogel, Speech and
Hearing Sciences, promoted to Clinical Associate Professor
Joan
Menzies, Student Services, promoted to Student Affairs Officer
III
David Wang, Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator,
Architecture, has been granted tenure in the School of Architecture and
Construction Management
Searches
Associate Director, Cancer
Prevention and Research Center
Associate Professor, Audiology, Speech and
Hearing Sciences
Assistant/Associate Professor, Speech Language Pathology,
Speech and Hearing Science
Assistant/Associate Professor, Management
Information Systems
Chair/Director of Program in Interior Design and
Assistant Director of the Interdisciplinary Design Institute
Chair, Pharmacy
Practice
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Research
Coordinator, Pharmacy Practice
Executive Director, SIRTI
TIP SHEET
Spokane Area High School Students Compete in Regional
Science Bowl: North Central High School students select classes in an
attempt to prepare for Science Bowl competition. Another Spokane area school,
Saint George's is full of science buffs, who practice for the competition
through Knowledge Bowl and Math Clubs.
On Saturday, March 9, these teams
and 10 other regional high school Science Bowl teams will meet in fast-paced,
head-to-head competition on the WSU Spokane Riverpoint campus to vie for a trip
to the National Science Bowl competition in Washington, D.C. Contact Barb
Chamberlain at 358-7527 or 869-2949 to catch some of these scholars in action
between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Saturday, March 9 at the Phase I Classroom Building,
668 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Spokane.
More information available online at
http://wsunews.wsu.edu/detail.asp?StoryID=2737
NOTEWORTHY
Yvonne Rivers, coordinator at the cancer prevention
and research center, has been reappointed to the Governor's Council on Substance
Abuse until August 2004. She has been on the council since March
1998.
Ines Hoegl, grant coordinator, finance and operations, has
been certified by OGRD to prepare, review and approve budgets for sponsored
projects.
SEND YOUR NOTEWORTHY NEWS about staff, faculty,
students, or graduates of WSU Spokane to chamberlain@wsu.edu for inclusion in
future editions of the weekly campus bulletin and spokane@wsu.edu, the quarterly
newsletter.
UPCOMING EVENTS
INTERNAL EVENTS
Friday, March 8: Health Sciences
Seminar Intercollegiate College of Nursing. Mel Haberman will speak
about ICN at 11:30 a.m. in the Phase I Classroom Building Auditorium. Contact
Cathi Lamoreux at 358-7509, lamoreux@wsu.edu, to RSVP.
EXTERNAL
EVENTS
Thursday, March 7: Education Activist, Author Parker Palmer To
Lecture At Whitworth College
Parker Palmer, education activist, author of
books on vocation and teaching, and senior associate of the American Association
for Higher Education, will present a lecture, "Educational Reform from Inside
Out," on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in Cowles Memorial Auditorium at Whitworth
College. The lecture is free and open to the public. The link for the Parker
Palmer release is: http://www.whitworth.edu/News/2001_2002/Spring/ParkerPalmerLecture.htm.
Friday,
Saturday, & Sunday, March 8, 9 & 10: Women’s Tennis Team Plays in
Spokane
The WSU Women's Tennis Team will be playing three matches in
Spokane on Friday at 1 p.m. vs. Boise State, Saturday at 2:30 p.m. vs.
Washington, and Sunday at 11 am vs. Fresno. All matches will be at the Spokane
Racquet Club, S. 1903 Dearborn, and are free and open to the
public.
Saturday, March 9: DOE Regional Science Bowl
High
school science bowl teams from Northeast Washington and Montana will come to the
Riverpoint campus to compete for the right to travel to Washington D.C. for the
Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl competition. Volunteers are
needed for this event. Call or e-mail Kaarin at 358-7528 or for more information. See press release online:
http://wsunews.wsu.edu/detail.asp?StoryID=2737
Sunday, March 17: Celebration of
Excellence
>From 2 to 4 pm, all area seniors who have applied to WSU
and have a 3.5 GPA or higher are invited to attend this event at the West Coast
Grand Hotel in the Grand Ballroom. RSVP by March 8 to 1-888-468-6978. The event
is free of charge. This is a great opportunity to learn more about WSU from
representatives in the Admissions office as well as current students and
alumni.
Tuesday, March 19: College Knowledge for Women
This
satellite program will address many issues and concerns facing those considering
college. Learn about local options, Distance Degree programs (www.distance.wsu.edu),
financial aid, careers and ideas for how to make it all come together. The
program begins at 6 p.m. and will wrap-up at 9 p.m. atSpokane Falls Community
College, Building 2, Library, Room 206, 3410 W Fort George Wright Road, Spokane.
For more information call Anna Ragaza-Bourassa at 358.7537.
Wednesday,
March 20: "Dangers of Diabetes"
What is Spokane doing to raise diabetes
awareness? Can you prevent your family from getting the disease?Learn about the
"Dangers of Diabetes" at this public health forum from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
Spokane City Council Chambers, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Admission is free and
disabled access is available. The forum will be broadcast on KPBX Tuesday, March
26 at noon, Thursday, March 28 at 6 p.m., and on KSFC Tuesday, March 26 at 9
a.m. The forum can be seen on City Cable Channel 5 on March 30 at 7 p.m., March
31 at 10 p.m., April 1 and 6 at noon. Broadcasts are underwritten in part by WSU
Spokane.
Thursday & Friday, March 21 & 22: "Mission:
Possible"
15th Annual Northwest Regional Rural Health Conference
The
objectives of the conference include providing information on the effects of
various system changes from state, regional and national perspectives; equip
workshop participants with the tools to decide on the best course of action for
their situation; disseminate information and strategies on rural health policy,
research, management and practice issues; and provide a forum for discussion and
idea exchange on rural health issues. The conference is designed to be of
interest to a wide range of rural health advocates including community leaders,
administrators, board members, commissioners, providers, policy makers, public
health professionals, medical librarians, and others. The conference will be
held at the WestCoast Grand Hotel at the Park in Spokane, Wash. Go to http://www.ahec.spokane.wsu.edu for a copy of the program
brochure or call 358.7640 for more information.
Thursday, March 28:
WSU Spokane Open House
Program representatives will be available from
7:30 to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Health
Sciences Building Rooms 110C & D. Metered parking is available. For more
information go to www.events.spokane.wsu.edu.
April 2: Community
Information Displays, Cougar Pride Days
ASWSU Spokane has arranged
for displays from community organizations on campus, on themes related to
sustainable development and health. Participants include the Spokane Transit
Authority, City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, and Health
Improvement Partnership.
All displays and events will take place in the
Phase I Classroom Building, Riverpoint Higher Education Park, 668 N. Riverpoint
Blvd. Metered parking is available. For information, contact ASWSU Spokane
president Marc Lange at 509-358-7921, mlange@wsu.edu.
Information on
events at WSU Spokane is available online: www.events.spokane.wsu.edu.
Submit event information
or send corrections to
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