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Researcher works toward solving Alzheimer’s puzzle

 

 

Year 2001 News Releases
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December 2001 News

1,073 BGSU Degree Candidates to Graduate
Glad tidings and congratulations will ring through the halls of Bowling Green State University this weekend when 1,073 students will be awarded degrees at fall graduation ceremonies. Read More
 
 
Center offers guide to BGSU public policy research
The BGSU Center for Policy Analysis and Public Service has issued a new publication, “The Guide to Public Policy Research,” to provide public policy makers with an indexed guide to BGSU faculty research. Read More
 
 
Biologist’s research published in Science
While they are well known for their tastiness, lobsters have been under-appreciated by most people when it comes to their superior ability to identify scents underwater, a trait which is crucial in locating prey or eluding predators. Read More
 
 
Fulbright Fellowship takes professor to India
Dr. Srinivas Melkote, a professor of telecommunications at Bowling Green State University, has received a Fulbright Fellowship to teach in India spring semester. Read More

November 2001 News

BGSU Wins Crystal Awards
Public relations, communications and marketing efforts for Bowling Green State University earned more than a dozen honors, including six top prizes, in this year’s Crystal Awards sponsored by the Toledo Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications.Read More
 
 
Music Professor Named OMTA Composer of the Year
Dr. Marilyn Shrude, Distinguished Artist Professor and chair of the department of musicology/composition/theory in the College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University, has been named "Composer of the Year for 2002" for the state of Ohio by the Ohio Music Teachers Association (OMTA).Read More
 
 
Foundation to Assist Detroit-area Students Attending BGSU
Bowling Green State University is looking for students who want to be leaders, and the Thompson-McCully Foundation of Plymouth will help pave the way for them to get a college education and reach that goal.Read More
 
 
Freddie, Frieda Have New Look
Falcon fans were treated to a fashion show when mascots Freddie and Frieda modeled their new garb during halftime of the Miami-BG football game Nov. 3. Read More
 
 
Higher Education Doctoral Program Ranks Best in Nation
The doctoral program in higher education administration at Bowling Green State University has been ranked first in the nation by the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students.Read More
 
 
Chance Throws Curve Balls in Game of Baseball
A recent book by Dr. Jim Albert, a professor of mathematics and statistics at Bowling Green State University, may help fans determine whether the winner of the World Series is indeed the best team in baseball, and looks at the likelihood that an average team will excel in the post-season. Read More

October 2001 News

BGSU Professor to Discuss Lifelong Effects of Juvenile Delinquency
Dr. Peggy Giordano, Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology, will discuss "Bad Girls, Bad Women?: The Play of Agency Across the Life Course" at Bowling Green State University at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, in the McFall Assembly Room.Read More
 
University to Sponsor Conference on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2-3, a dozen visiting Carnegie Scholars from a variety of disciplines and universities across the nation and from Bowling Green State University will unite to discuss "New Directions in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning."Read More
 
NIH Physician Visits BGSU to Discuss Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease afflicts millions of people of African ancestry, and scientists have worked for years on finding a cure for the painful, inherited and potentially fatal condition..Read More
 
BGSU Research to Speed Ahead Thanks to New Internet2
Dr. Comer Duncan, a Bowling Green State University professor of physics and astronomy, has obtained a grant from the National Science Foundation to bring Internet2 to BGSU to further his research into astrophysics and relativity theory.Read More
 
 
Supercomputers Allow BGSU Astrophysicist to Play "What If?"
How does one study something that cannot be visited in person nor recreated in a terrestrial laboratory? How does a researcher test theories without direct access to the subject?. Read More
 
 
Kinetic Sculpture Shown at BGSU
"Somebody Else’s Dream: Gregory Barsamian" is on exhibit through Nov. 18 in the Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery of the Bowling Green State University Fine Arts Center. Admission to the exhibition of kinetic sculpture is free. Read More
 
 
"Understanding Hate Crimes" Theme of Opening Event in Series
Four panelists will discuss hate crime in the first program in this year’s series "Issues in Cultural Diversity," sponsored by the Multicultural Affairs Committee of the Bowling Green State University Libraries and Learning Resources. Read More
 
 
New Research Text Features Innovative Web Companion
A Bowling Green State University assistant professor of educational foundations and inquiry has co-authored the fourth edition of one of the most widely used textbooks in the field of educational research. Read More
 
 
14 Institutions to Take Part in BGSU's Graduate and Professional School Fair
The Graduate College at Bowling Green State University will present its Second Annual Graduate and Professional School Fair from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 17) in 101 Olscamp Hall on the Bowling Green campus.Read More
 
 
BGSU Trustees Learn Student Union Project "On Time" to Reopen Building in Spring
Renovation and expansion of the student union is on schedule, and the facility will be back in operation spring semester, the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees learned at its meeting Friday (Oct. 5). Read More
 
 
Students Choose Daniel Brahier as 2001 Master Teacher at BGSU
A local educator who stays connected to his subject by teaching elementary math and sharing his experiences with his college students is this year’s Bowling Green State University Master Teacher. Read More
 
 
Dedication of Mall, Historic Japanese Trees Will Celebrate the Spirit of International Unity
In 1912 Helen Taft, the wife of then President William Howard Taft, accepted a gift of cherry blossom trees from the government of Japan as a token of friendship.Read More

September 2001 News

Eva Marie Saint, Jeffrey Hayden to Appear Oct. 13th in Scholarship Benefit Performance
For the first time since she graduated from Bowling Green State University, Eva Marie Saint will perform in the theatre where she made her stage debut. Read More
 
William Bolcom to be Featured Guest Composer at 22nd Annual New Music and Art Festival
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer William Bolcom will be the featured guest composer for the 22nd Annual New Music and Art Festival on Oct. 18-20 on the campus of Bowling Green State University. Read More
 
Impact of Advertising on Women Subject of Address Friday in Marysville
What are the effects of repeated exposure to advertisements of perfect bodies in women’s everyday lives? Dr. Vickie Rutledge Shields will examine this topic in her keynote address on Friday (Sept. 28) in Marysville, Ohio.Read More
 
BGSU Department of Theater Kicks Off Season with Seductive Production "La Ronde"
The 2001-02 Bowling Green State University Theatre season begins with a production of Arthur Schnitzler’s darkly comic and sexual play "La Ronde," which opens Thursday (Sept. 20) in the Joe E. Brown Theatre in University Hall. Read More
 
 
Grant Funding Available for Community Partnership Projects
Support grants to develop partnerships between Bowling Green State University and the northwest Ohio community are being made available again this year through the University’s Partnerships for Community Action. Read More
 
 
Ohio's First Lady to Promote Parent Involvement in Education
Ohio’s First Lady, Hope Taft, will speak on Monday, Sept. 17, to two groups of students and faculty from Bowling Green State University’s College of Education and Human Development. Read More
 
 
National City gives $100,000 to President’s Leadership Academy
National City announced today (Sept. 4) that it is donating $100,000 to Bowling Green State University to support the President’s Leadership Academy. Read More

August 2001 News

Study finds religious struggle may increase risk of death among elderly
A new study suggests older hospital patients who are wrestling with religious beliefs during an illness may have an increased risk of dying, according to researchers at Bowling Green State University and Duke University Medical Center. Read More
 
 
923 students to graduate Aug. 11
Bowling Green State University will award degrees to 923 students during summer commencement exercises on Aug. 11 . Read More
 
 
Valuable Asian art collection given to BGSU Firelands
A valuable collection of Oriental art, assembled over a number of years by Elinor Sidner of rural Huron, has been given to BGSU Firelands so that others can see and enjoy the diverse works of art. Read More
 
 
Governor Taft presents "E" Award to BGSU
When he began the Business and International Education Project at Bowling Green State University three years ago, Dr. Vinod Jain declared, "My goal is that, within the next two or three years, when someone thinks of international business, they will think of BGSU." That goal is fast becoming a reality. Read More
 
 
Series tickets on sale now
Season subscriptions are now on sale for the 22nd season of Bowling Green State University’s Festival Series. Read More

July 2001 News

Gamma Sigma Alpha, BGSU partner for nationwide study
Gamma Sigma Alpha, the national Greek academic honor society for fraternity and sorority members in North America, and Bowling Green State University¯s doctoral program in higher education administration are collaborating to study the impact of fraternity and sorority membership on academic achievement in college students. Read More
 
 
Donations to BGSU surpass $10.5 million mark
During the fiscal year which ended June 30, cash contributions to Bowling Green State University totaled $10,570,765, compared to $7,987,234 the prior fiscal year. The figure also is nearly double the record $5.4 million in private contributions the University received just two years ago. Read More


June 2001 News

Trustees approve budget, set fees
Despite a disappointing state budget, BGSU trustees kept fee increases at the same levels they would have been if the state legislature had left tuition caps in place. Read More
 
 
Marilyn Shrude named Distinguished Artist Professor
Dr. Marilyn Shrude, professor and chair of the musicology / composition / theory department in the College of Musical Arts, was recognized June 29 by the BGSU Board of Trustees. Read More
 
 
New department created in College of Health & Human Services
The new Department of Public and Allied Health in the College of Health and Human Services will comprise several of the already existing smaller, health-related programs, resulting in cost-effective new efficiencies. Read More
 
 
Poem in Mid-American Review wins 2001 Pushcart Prize
A poem which appeared in the Mid-American Review, a national literary magazine published at Bowling Green State University, has been chosen as one of the best poems of the year. Read More
 
 
BGSU team collaborates on award-winning publication
A Bowling Green State University professor and three of her current or former students will receive a national award at the 53rd International Conference of the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International this week (June 17-19) in Kansas City, Mo. Read More
 
 
Faculty member undertakes research on Ohio tourism
Few people would argue that Ohio is a great state to visit. With major amusement parks, ample natural resources and historical landmarks aplenty, the state draws approximately $27 billion in tourism revenue each year. Read More
 
 
Continuing Education, International and Summer Programs get new dean
Dr. William Balzer of Perrysburg will succeed Dr. Suzanne Crawford when she retires from her position as dean of Continuing Education, International and Summer Programs at Bowling Green State University on July 1.

 

May 2001 News

Student's play to be produced in Hollywood
A Bowling Green State University sophomore honors student and aspiring playwright will get his first big break when one of his plays is produced next week in Hollywood.
 
 
Student quartet wins $4,000 Coleman Award
A student saxophone quartet from the College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University recently won the Coleman Award for Woodwinds at the Coleman Chamber Ensemble Competition in Pasadena, Calif.
 
 
New graduate programs in criminal justice, ethnomusicology offered
New graduate programs at Bowling Green State University in criminal justice and ethnomusicology have been approved by the Ohio Board of Regents.
 
 
Two new trustees appointed to board
Ohio Governor Bob Taft has announced the appointment of two new members to the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees.
 
 
Community leaders recognized as accomplished graduates
Twenty-five distinguished alumni were recognized earlier this month as Best of BGSU Accomplished Graduates for outstanding contributions to their profession and involvement in the community.
 
 
MBA students take second place in competition
A team of MBA students from Bowling Green State University’s College of Business Administration took home the second place prize in the third annual Ohio Graduate Business Student Competition. The team’s four members shared the $1,500 prize.
 
 
TV producer contributes to Popular Culture Library
It’s a Hollywood story. A former college English major becomes a successful Los Angles television writer, producer and director–but he never forgets his Midwest roots and his desire to help other students who dream of careers in the entertainment industry. And, for reality-TV fans, it’s all true.
 
 
Growth in giving source of pride at BGSU
More than 40 percent of current and retired faculty and staff at Bowling Green State University have made a gift or pledge to the institution this year–and people around the nation are noticing.
 
 
Sophomore wins prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
For the fourth consecutive year, a Bowling Green State University student has been chosen to receive a Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for undergraduates.
 
 
Commencement exercises to be held May 11-12
A university president, an alumnus, a retired professor, a college dean and three students have been chosen to speak at Bowling State University commencement exercises on May 11 and 12.
 
 
Authority on Afghanistan to receive honorary degree
Bowling Green State University will present an honorary degree to Thomas E. Gouttierre of Omaha, Neb., an internationally recognized authority on Afghanistan, during spring commencement exercises.

 

April 2001News

Classroom technology showcased
Classroom technology will be showcased at a special event on the Bowling Green State University campus from 5-7 p.m. Monday (April 30) in 101 Olscamp Hall.
 
 
Bioethics examined at conference
Some of the nation's leading thinkers on bioethics will present papers during a two-day scholarly conference on the topic Friday and Saturday (April 20-21) at Bowling Green State University.
 
 
New dean for BGSU Firelands named
Dr. James M. Smith, dean of the School of Education at Indiana University South Bend, has been named dean of Bowling Green State University's Firelands College.
 
 
Carnegie Foundation scholar to speak on moral, civic learning
Dr. Tom Ehrlich, a senior scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, will be the next speaker in the President's Lecture Series at Bowling Green State University.
 
 
Trustees approve appointment of library dean
At its meeting on April 9, the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Lorraine J. Haricombe, associate dean for the public service division of Northern Illinois University Libraries, as dean of libraries and learning resources.
 
 
President of APHA to speak April 6
Michael E. Bird, president of the American Public Health Association, will give the second annual Ned E. Baker Lecture in Public Health at Bowling Green State University.
 
 
Holocaust survivors saluted in “The Triumphant Spirit”
Fifty-one portraits of Nazi death camp survivors by award-winning photojournalist Nick Del Calzo will be shown during April at Bowling Green State University's McFall Center Gallery.

March 2001 News

Access to state-level Census data available at BGSU
The Center for Family and Demographic Research at Bowling Green State University is now part of a larger, statewide system of Ohio State Data Center affiliates.
 
 
Applicants sought for NSF program
Undergraduate students in northwest Ohio who are preparing for a career in science have a valuable opportunity this summer to conduct original research while working alongside distinguished Bowling Green State University scientists. They will also receive a $3,171 stipend for the 10-week summer program, plus an efficiency apartment at no cost. The session runs from May 21 to July 27.
 
 
BGSU has big impact on economy
Communities are well-rewarded by the presence of a state university or medical college, according to a study released March 14 by the Inter-University Council of Ohio, a state consortium of public universities and medical colleges.
 
 
Insiders to tell how to use e-commerce to keep customers
It costs five times more to attract a new customer than it does to retain one, so it only makes sense for businesses to maintain good relationships with the customers they have.
 
 
Preventing school violence focus of April 20 conference
A nationally recognized expert on intervention and the prevention of violence will speak April 20 at the second annual Douglas G. Ullman Conference on Children's Mental Health.
 
 
Author of book on Civil War keynotes history conference
Lester V. Horwitz, author of "The Longest Raid of the Civil War," will keynote the 16th annual Conference on Local History on April 5.
 
 
American Folklore Society chooses president-elect
Dr. Jack Santino, a professor of popular culture at Bowling Green State University, has been elected president of the American Folklore Society, the national professional association for academic and public sector folklorists.
 
 
New BGSU program offers enhanced learning opportunities for students
Business administration and economics students who are interested in pursuing classes which demand more analytical and critical thinking now have the opportunity to enhance these skills by taking Business Honors Program courses at Bowling Green State University.

 

February 2001 News

New "Guide to U.S. Popular Culture" published
A monumental look at U.S. popular culture compiled by two scholars who helped to establish the field of study has just been published by the Bowling Green Popular Press.
 
 
National teacher/research awards goes to BGSU education professor
Dr. Patricia K. Kubow, an assistant professor of educational foundations and inquiry at Bowling Green State University, has received the Distinguished Research in Teacher Education Award from the Association of Teacher Educators.
 
 
Live from BG: It’s Saturday Night
Two Saturday Night Live cast members will appear on March 31 at Bowling Green State University.
 
 
NEA awards$20,000 fellowship to BGSU writer
Dr. Sharona Ben-Tov Muir has been awarded a $20,000 literature fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts. The associate professor in Bowling Green State University’s Department of English, will use the prestigious fellowship to support her work as a poet.
 
 
Long-awaited world history of food published
Two Bowling Green State University scholars have become the first ever to compile a world history of food and nutrition.
 
 
Professorûs work premieres in Tel Aviv
"Transparent Eyes" for flute, alto saxophone, and two pianos by composer and Bowling Green State University music professor Marilyn Shrude will receive its world premiere Feb. 20 in Tel Aviv.
 
 
Music students win competitions
Two Bowling Green State University students recently won state the brass and woodwind divisions in the National Federation of Music Clubs competitions and a third student won the regional solo Woodwind Division of the Music Teachers National Association Competition.
 
 
Experience college life at Presidents’ Day Open House
High school juniors and seniors interested in attending Bowling Green State University are invited to spend a day experiencing college life on Monday, Feb. 19, when the University hosts its sixth annual Presidents’ Day open house.
 
 
Professor involved in training staff for Asia’s newest airport
Stephen M. Quilty, an associate professor in the Aviation Studies Program at Bowling Green State University, recently returned from South Korea after conducting a week-long education and training seminar for management and operations personnel of the Inchon International Airport Corporation who will staff Asia’s newest airport.
 
 
Researcher explores impact of Alzheimer’s disease on caregivers
For caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most mysterious and frustrating aspects of the illness is that, in the midst of their confusion and isolation, those afflicted will sometimes "wake up" and have periods of great lucidity during which they seem to return to their former selves. During these times, they may converse with great wit and humor or have serious discussions and generally behave as if they have no illness, only to lapse back into their dementia as suddenly as they awakened.
 
 
Eight $1,000 scholarships available
Applications are now available for students who are interested in applying for the Delbert Latta Scholarship, Bowling Green State University has announced.
 
 
New program helps BGSU marketing students succeed
Successfully launching a career in today’s competitive business environment can require more than the basic skills and knowledge learned through a quality business program. Many employers now require an understanding of the finer points of business dress and etiquette—not a subject usually included in the typical college curriculum.

January 2001 News

Fifth Third Bank contribution puts Student Union campaign "over the top
A gift from Fifth Third Bank has helped Bowling Green State University top its goal of raising $6 million in private funds to expand and renovate the University’s Student Union.
 
 
Former astronaut to keynote conference
Area teenage girls are invited to explore careers in outerspace, cyberspace, the depths of the ocean and everywhere in between at Bowling Green State University’s 10th annual Women in Science, Engineering, Math and Technology Conference on Feb. 23.
 
 
New soft-drink agreement sweetens funding for student programs
Bowling Green State University has chosen a shared market for its cold-beverage suppliers. The University has signed an agreement with Pepsi Cola Bottlers of Ohio and is in negotiations with another company to supply soft drinks and other beverages to the campus beginning with the start of spring semester.
 
 
Professor’s new book examines clear channel radio
Controversy over the control of clear channel AM radio during the first half of the 20th century and its importance to the development of radio broadcasting is examined in a new book by a Bowling Green State University professor.
 
 
Administrator honored for work with international student programs
Sally Raymont, director of education abroad at Bowling Green State University, has received the George E. Hertrich Advocacy Award from the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs: Association of International Educators for her commitment to international education and foreign exchange programs.