CHAPMAN HAPPENINGS September 7-13, 1998 Ready, Set, Park -- Structure Opens Sept. 14 Even though the opening of the parking structure didn't coincide with the first day of school, it actually was completed in "record time," says Vice President Gary Brahm, and it will open Monday, Sept. 14. "The original estimate for completion of the structure required about six more weeks, but we stepped up the pace," says Brahm. The 700-space structure is for staff, faculty and visitors to campus. Student parking remains available in the Orange/Stadium Lot, Argyros Forum Lot and Hashinger. All staff and faculty are encouraged to use the parking structure, which you may use for free until through Oct. 31. You must hang the temporary permit on your rear-view mirror -- if you haven't picked one up yet, call Campus Safety at x6763. Permanent decals will be required as of Nov. 1. The cost for the 1998-99 school year is $40. Another Note On Parking (And Community Relations) Chapman community members can help improve relations with our immediate neighbors -- the homeowners, tenants and businesspeople of Old Towne -- by observing campus and city parking rules, says Milt Galbraith, director of campus safety. Ways to be a good neighbor: 1. Park in designated lots. Right now, that means use the Palm St. lot and, if you like, take the shuttle. Next week, it means use the parking structure. 2. If you are using a neighborhood permit, park within 1/2 block of the address to which the permit was issued. 3. If you must park in the neighborhood, please use discretion and be courteous. Several neighbors have complained of rude, profane and short-tempered behavior by Chapman community members when approached about parking. 4. Know that the city is revisiting the ordinance that regulates neighborhood permits, and it may become more restrictive. 5. Understand that the city has indicated that if compliance to neighborhood and city regulations is not forthcoming, "they will step up restrictions," Galbraith says. Questions about parking can be directed to the office of campus safety at x6763. Opening Convo is Tuesday CU community members are encouraged to attend the 1998 Opening Convocation, Tues., Sept. 8, 11 a.m. - noon in Chapman Auditorium. Among the highlights of this all-campus gathering: the first public performance by this year's choir, presentation of the Schweitzer Award (see related story, page 3), a candle lighting ceremony, and the President's welcome. Campus offices will be closed during this hour. Faculty and Staff Notes Dr. Mark Axelrod, associate professor of English, gave a screenwriting seminar to 200 Argentine actors, directors, writers, producers and film students at the Correo General in Buenos Aires this summer. The event was sponsored by SICA, the Cinematographers Union of Argentina, and the US Embassy in Buenos Aires. Jim Moore, sports information director, has received a national writing award for an article he wrote on Chapman alumnus Steve Lavin '88, which was published in last summer's Chapman Journal. The award is from his professional association, CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America), which holds an annual competition. His article, titled "Courting Success," took first-place in the West Region, in the Coach/Administrator Profile category, and earned third-place nationally. Plus, an opinion piece he wrote last year, titled "Let's Give Thanks," also took first-place regional honors. The piece is about the glories of small-college athletics. Dr. Joseph Runzo, professor of philosophy and religion, completed his appointment as a visiting Fellow at Cambridge University. While at Cambridge, he was also an invited lecturer at Oxford University and the University of Birmingham. Dr. Runzo also developed and directed a series of lectures by distinguished speakers while a visiting faculty at Cambridge. Dr. Ken Sumida, assistant professor of M/ES, and Dr. Janna Beling, associate professor of physical therapy, have teamed up to coordinate a gift-in-kind donation from Gallatin Medical Foundation, which has given Chapman a $30,000 piece of equipment called a KinCom II. This specialized device is used as a diagnostic tool to test skeletal muscle. It can help to identify the location of potential skeletal muscle injuries as well as skeletal muscle imbalances which might put an individual at risk for injury. Dr. Karen Young, professor of sociology, was unanimously approved by the Santa Ana College Foundation for membership on the Board of Directors after being invited by the Chairman of the Board. This is her fourth board position. See Prof. Turner's Newest Art at Faculty Forum Richard Turner, professor of art, will show slides of his two most recent public art projects, “Slime and Punishment,” for the Waste Water Treatment Plant in San Diego, and “Crime and Excrement,” for the Newton Police Station in South Central Los Angeles. The Faculty Forum is Thursday, Sept. 10 at noon in AF209C. A buffet lunch is available for $4.25 per person, payable at the door. Correction Gordon McAlpine’s recently published novel, "The Persistence of Memory," is his second, not his first novel, as was incorrectly reported in last week’s Happenings. Help Get the Church Relations Database Up to Date The Office of Church Relations is in the process of updating its database and would like the names and departments of all faculty and staff who are members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) or the United Church of Christ. The goal is to notify each person about upcoming events on campus and in the Disciples Region and U.C.C. Conference. E-mail Director of Church Relations Dan Oliver at doliver or Associate Director Gayle Schoepf at gschoepf. Schweitzer Award Honors Work of Chilean Human Rights Lawyer This year’s recipient of the Schweitzer Award of Excellence is Chilean human rights lawyer Fabiola Letelier. After her brother’s assassination by the former Chilean chief of secret police in 1976, Letelier has dedicated her life to civil justice. She will accept the award at Opening Convocation on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. Special Lecture -- Letelier will deliver an address titled “World Globalization and Human Rights: The Causes, Effects and Challenges” Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. in AF 209A. This lecture is free and open to the campus community as well as the general public. Guest Professor Notes Paradox, Word Play at Forum Lecture What could Adam Smith, Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Gaskell and O.J. Simpson possibly have in common? Quite a bit, according to visiting English professor Andrew Melrose. At last week's Faculty Forum, Dr. Melrose stimulated an eclectic group of faculty, staff and students with witty observations of how word play, paradox and metaphor bridge the gap between fiction and reality. For example: Smith, who wrote the Wealth of Nations, believed in the exclusionary language of the law, and in the invisible hand that regulated economic fluxes. He also believed that single women "should be laid under restraints so that they will get used to it" in preparation for marriage. Dickens wrote about a character named Edith who was shackled to a loveless marriage out of necessity, while Gaskell wrote of Margaret Hill, who was led from her father to her suitor by the crook of a little finger. In each case, the authors used bracelets as metaphors for the "slavery" each woman endured. And who could forget O.J. Simpson and the ubiquitous glove? "Where does law end and justice begin?" Dr. Melrose, a Scotsman who is on the faculty of England's King Alfred's College, asked rhetorically. In the language of his Presbyterian childhood, justice began in church: "The devil is in this world, and he's got a Scottish passport!" he recalls from a minister's sermon. A prolific writer, Dr. Melrose recently completed his 16th film and has published 30 children's books. -- Cathi Douglas Women's Financial Seminar Series Offered The Office of Estate and Trust Planning presents a three-part series of financial seminars for women, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16 in AF 209, with "Prince Charming Isn't Coming: How Women Get Smart About Money." It features author Barbara Stanny whose book of the same title has earned her national acclaim. Subsequent workshops, Oct. 7 and Nov. 4, will focus on investing/wealth accumulation and estate planning. All sessions begin at 11:30 a.m. and include a luncheon. The cost for the series is $50, or attend individual sessions for $20 each. For tickets or information, call x6558. Need A Little Inspiration? Check This Out Members of the Chapman community are invited to take a Mid-Day Inspiration Break this semester on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 12:50 in AF 205, the Bergel Room. Over the course of the semester, people from a variety of religious traditions will lead the 20-minute sessions. This week’s inspiration break will be led by Dr. Ron Farmer, dean of the chapel. "This week will be a brief meditation drawn from the life of Albert Schwietzer," he says. "Eventually we'll hold these gatherings in the Wallace All Faiths Chapel, but for now, it's a good start to our overall chapel program." The Future of "Stonehenge" Lies in the Berlin Wall While the area that has replaced the Shady Quad has been given a clever nickname, Stonehenge, the nickname will be short-lived as landscaping of the area continues. At the center will be an authentic section of the Berlin Wall, which President Doti has secured for the university. The 9' x 4', L-shaped piece will arrive by ship around Sept. 18, then will be brought to campus by truck. Watch for more details on this exciting, historic addition to campus. Scholarships Available for Two Service-Oriented Students The Albert Schweitzer Institute seeks nominations for Albert Schweitzer Scholarships in Service. Thanks to the generosity of the Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation, two Chapman students, one junior and one senior, will be designated Schweitzer Scholars. Each will receive a stipend of $2,500 for the academic year 1998-99. Eligible students must have a minimum of GPA of 3.5 and must demonstrate a commitment to a life of service. Send nomination letters to the Albert Schweitzer Institute, c/o Marv Meyer, Wilkinson 228. The deadline for applications and nominations is Sept. 11, 1998. Questions? Call Katherine Tyler at x6636. Check Out the Art in the Guggenheim Starting Sept 8., two new art displays will be in the Guggenheim Gallery. “What’s All This About Clown Painting?” will be on display until Oct. 16, and “Works of Miriam Dym” will run through until Oct. 2. For more information call the Art Department at x6729. Poking Fun at Political Correctness Why not take the idea of "politically correct" to the extreme, for humor's sake? Here are some terms used to describe individual characteristics and the PC version: Not PC PC Beer gut. Liquid grain storage facility. Quiet. Conversational minimalist. Not too bright. Minimal cranial development. Gets lost a lot. Discovers alternative destinations. Balding. In follicle regression. Short. Anatomically compact. Has rich parents. Receives parental asset infusion. Classified Ads For Sale: 12" Zenith TV, cable-ready -- $50 obo. Packard Bell Pentium computer, includes monitor, keyboard, new mouse, Windows '95, good for new user; willing to sell pieces separately -- $500 obo. Call Teena Gibbs (714) 970-1722. _____________________________________________________________________ Chapman Happenings is published by the office of public relations. Send news by e-mail to wardwell, or by campus mail to the PR department (MH 212). Include name, department, and phone number. Photo submissions accepted. Editor: Ruth Wardwell; Contributing Editor: Cathi Douglas; Editorial Assistants: Stacey Padilla '97, Laura Jonson '01.