George E. Antoniou of Computer Science presented his article, "Three dimensional systems: Transfer function computation," at the Third IMACS/IEEE International Multiconference on Circuits, Systems, Communications and Computers," in Athens, Greece. The article was published in the Recent Advances in Signal Processing and Communications.
Mary Call of Linguistics and Michael Heller of the Language Lab have received $3,500 from the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education to purchase collaborative writing software and electronic reference tools to enhance the teaching of academic writing to language minority students.
Robert R. Downs of Information Technology co-authored the article "Digital Library Support for Scholarly Research" that was published this summer in the peer-review scholarly journal Information Processing and Management, Volume 35, Issue 3, 1999.
Angel Gutierrez of Computer Science presented the paper "Clustering Algorithms for Preprocessing of Data in Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis using Radial Basis Functions" at the IASTED Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Philadelphia, PA., May 5-8, 1999. The paper was published in the Proceedings of the Conference. He served as a chair for the Biomedical Session of the same conference.
Freyda Lazarus of Career Development has received $76,603 from the Corporation for National Service to continue the Teaching and Learning in Community project. Thirteen faculty teach service learning courses enrolling 400 Montclair State students in partnership with 18 community organizations addressing literacy, drug and alcohol prevention, aging and technology access in the town of Montclair.
John Luttropp of Fine Arts, was recently hired to redesign ILFOPRO, a quarterly full-color newsletter aimed at photography industry professionals. The newsletter is published by ILFORD Imaging, Inc., worldwide manufacturers of photographic film, paper and digital imaging equipment. This is Luttropp's second publication redesign project at ILFORD. He redesigned ILFORD Photo Instructor magazine in 1997 and continues as art director of that publication.
Gregory Pope of Earth and Environmental Science was featured as one of six "career geographers" in the textbook Geosystems, fourth edition, by Robert W. Christopherson, which is the best-selling textbook for introductory physical geography courses. "Career Link" sections throughout the book describe careers available to geographers. Pope's feature illustrated academic careers in geography. Pope also was elected secretary/treasurer of the Middle States Division, Association of American Geographers.
Norman Stock of the Library's Acquisitions Department has been awarded $10,000 by the Tanne Foundation of Boston in recognition of artistic achievement as a poet. "His work as a poet combines wildly comic as well as serious and lyrical qualities using plain language, surreal fantasy and strong emotions," the Foundation noted.
Matthew Tomaso and Stanley Walling of the Center for Archaeological Studies received $8,000 from the New Jersey Historical Commission to continue his research at Feltville, located in Berkley Heights, N.J. Feltville is the site of a 19th-century mill community where evidence of Native American occupation exists.
Karen Venturella of Sprague Library had their article, "The Homeless and the Public Library," translated into German and published in the journal Laurentius Sonderheft. The article originally was published in The Progressive Librarian. She also edited a book, Poor People and Library Services, published by McFarlan, and she spoke at an American Library Association preconference, "Reality Check for Libraries: Making a Difference in Services to Poor and Homeless People," in New Orleans in June.
Ana Maria Villegas of Curriculum and Teaching received $86,051 from the Urban Institute to continue research on innovative teacher education programs and the preparation of candidates of color for the teaching profession.
Speed limit raised 10 mph; violators to receive tickets
The University speed limit has been increased from 15 to 25 miles per hour on all through streets on the campus. The speed limit within the parking lots remains at 15 miles per hour.
University Police have been monitoring the speeds of vehicular traffic since the new speed limit was implemented at the beginning of the semester. A radar display unit continues to be placed in strategic locations throughout the campus to make motorists aware of their traveling speeds. University Police also have been issuing verbal warnings to violators.
The University Police will begin to issue municipal summonses to violators of the speed limits under N.J.S. 39:4-198. These summonses will be answered at the appropriate municipal court. Violators found guilty by the municipal court will be subject to fines, points on their licenses and potential loss of driving privileges.
Film Festival focuses on Latin America and France
This year's International Film Festival, which focuses on Latin America and France, begins Oct. 18 with "Gadjo Dilo/The Crazy Stranger" directed by Tony Gatlif. The film is in French with English subtitles.
All films will be projected in 16 mm format and will be shown at 8 p.m. in the Calcia Hall theater. Funding for the film series is provided by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, the Global Education Center, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the Cultural Ministry of France Program. The event is co-sponsored by the Latin American Student Association, Sprague Library, the Honors Program, and Humanities and Social Sciences.
Other films to be shown are:
Oct. 25: "Born in East L.A." Directed by Cheech Marin. In English.
Nov. 1: "Central do Brasil/Central Station." Directed by Walter Salles. In Portuguese with English subtitles.
Nov. 8: "El Super/The Super." Directed by Leon Ischaso and Orlando Jiménez Leal. In Spanish with English subtitles.
President Susan A. Cole and Deputy Provost Gregory Waters.
Nov. 15: "Rien ne vas plus/The Swindle." Directed by Claude Chabrol. In French with English subtitles.
Nov. 22: "La Vie révée des anges/The Dreamlife of Angels." Directed by Erick Zonca. In French with English subtitles.
Women's studies major expected to begin next fall
As women's studies continues to expand as a field of study on university campuses throughout the country, Montclair State is joining other institutions in offering the program as a major. For more than 20 years, women's studies has been a popular and growing minor at MSU and is expected to be offered as a major next fall.
Linda Gould Levine, director of the Women's Studies Program, said student interest and demand were two of the most compelling reasons for a bachelor of arts in women's studies. Levine said that three years after the major is implemented she expects there will be 30 to 40 students, most of whom will be majoring in women's studies and another field.
Nationally, the majority of students in women's studies are women. With 61 percent of the student body at MSU female, Levine said she expects the number of women in the major "to be overwhelming," but says that more men are beginning to enroll in women's studies courses at Montclair State and throughout the country.
According to Levine, the national trend of interest in women's studies is a result of the opportunities it offers. "It prepares graduating seniors for entering fields related to social services, education, psychology, communications and the media, the arts, business, law, health professions and community action work," she said. MSU students graduating in 1997 with a minor in Women's Studies did internships for the Women's Defense Fund and secured jobs in college admissions offices and social services.
The new major offers students an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural course of study that emphasizes critical thinking. It addresses issues of class, race, gender and sex, and their impact on social, political and creative endeavors.
Red Hawks get ready to hit the ice at Floyd Hall Arena
Hockey fans are invited to watch the MSU hockey team play its opening game against the University of Maryland-Baltimore on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 8:15 p.m. at Floyd Hall Arena. The team plays in the Metropolitan Collegiate Hockey Conference (MCHC) and was voted into the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association in May.
In their first year, the Red Hawks finished 13-7 and made the MCHC playoffs. This year's roster features the return of all-stars Anthony Rossillo, Randy Brookes and Peter Perkowski as well as the addition of 12 recruits.
There will be some interruption of phone service on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 7 a.m. to noon for a system upgrade.
The deadline for submission of honorary degree nominations has been extended to Oct. 21. Honorary degrees awarded to date as well as the honorary degree policy are listed on the MSU home page under "Welcome" and "Board of Trustees."
Board of Trustees member Lily Lai is heading a relief effort for victims of the Sept. 21 earthquake in Taiwan. The earthquake, which registered 7.7 on the Richter scale, was one of the largest worldwide this century and the biggest ever on the island. It killed 9,000 residents, injured 10,000 and left more than 100,000 homeless. Many are surviving children without parents. For information about contributions, call the Organization of Chinese American Women at 301-907-3898 or Lai at 908-464-5987.
Yoga classes will be held every Monday beginning Oct. 25 through Dec. 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Student Center, Room 417. Participants should bring a towel or exercise mat and wear comfortable clothing. The class will be lead by Women's Center Graduate Assistant Heather Ferraro.
Don't forget to fall back. Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, Oct. 31. Turn your clocks back one hour before going to sleep Saturday, Oct. 30.
For more information about position announcements, see the bulletin board outside the Personnel Office, College Hall, Room 316, or visit MSU's Web site at www.montclair.edu.
Laboratory Specialist, Earth and Environmental Studies, Salary: $34,137-$39,262. Starting date: Dec. 1. Send letter and resume by Nov. 15 to Jonathan Lincoln, V-045.
Assistant Director, Residence Life. Salary: $39,521.19-$45,446.91. Starting date: As soon as possible. Send letter and resume to Trude Wolfarth, assistant director, Athletics. V-046.
Associate Director, Residence Life. Salary: $45,752-$68,637. Starting date: Jan. 3. Send letter and resume to Douglas Cooper, project manager, Architectural and Engineering Services. V-047.
Assistant Director, Art Galleries. Salary: $29,489.69-$44,228.79. Starting date: Feb. 1. Send letter and resume by Nov. 1 to Lorenzo Pace, Director of the Art Galleries. V-048.
SEARCH REOPENED:
Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, Business and Finance. Salary: Up to $102,139. Anticipated starting date: January 2000. Send letter and resume by Oct. 20 to James Boylan, Search Chair, V-044.
PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Principal Clerk Bookkeeper. Salary: $23,526-$31,842
Secretarial Assistant 2. Salary: $29,239-$39,871
Campus Police Officer. Salary: $31,653-$44,301
Chief Operating Engineer 1 (Energy Management). Salary: $38,324-$52,583
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Applications or resumes should be submitted by Oct. 19 to Debbie Jaffe, assistant director, Personnel Services, College Hall, Room 316 B.
Plumber and Steamfitter, Physical Plant. Salary: $27,838.35-$37,905.87.
Senior Data Entry Machine Operator, Physical Plant. Salary: $21,564.27-$29,105.71.
Senior Clerk Bookkeeper. Salary: $19,807.76-$26,668.96
Last week the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs held a reception honoring the nearly 50 faculty and staff who submitted proposals for external funding in the last year. In FY '99, the University received $1.8 million for sponsored research. That number already has climbed to $2.3 million to date for FY '00.