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July 21, 22, 23 & 27, 2004 Utah State in the News

Tuesday July 27, 2004

PLOWSHARES AND SOPRANOS: HISTORY AND HIKING MIX WELL WITH SUMMER DINING AND OPERA IN LOGAN

The recoil of a black-powder musket would ordinarily be at odds with the operatic works of Rossini. But come July, you can spend a day in Logan and blend a sampling of the farm life of Utah’s 19th century settlers with a modern festival of opera. Start your day at [Utah State University] American West Heritage Center. … Around the corner, the Victorian-style Caine Lyric Theatre (Thu-Sat; from $10; 28 W. Center St.; www.usu.edu/lyric or 435/797-1500) enlivens summer nights with a variety of musicals, comedies, and dramas. (Sunset, July 2004)

PROGRAM TAKES IN ABUSE VICTIMS' PETS; NO WAY OUT: WOMEN MAY REFUSE TO MOVE TO A SHELTER BECAUSE OF PETS

A project proposed separately by a local animal rescue group and a shelter for abused women met in the middle last year through a couple of Leadership Anchorage participants. … The link between human violence and pet abuse is well established, according to numerous surveys cited in a report Patty Hickok produced for the project. Among those are Utah State University's survey of 50 women's shelters nationwide, which indicates that 85.4 percent of women and 62 percent of children who come into the shelters talk about incidents of pet abuse in the home. (Anchorage Daily News, 07/22/04)

COULD KILLER HAVE BEEN DETOURED FROM EVIL PATH?

Could convicted serial killer Paul Denyer have been spotted as a potential murderer as a child and been stopped? … According to Professor Frank Ascione of Utah State University, Denyer's childhood progression from slashing a kitten's throat to animal mutilation and his eventual murders was "a classic case" of unnoticed abuse of animals escalating to serious crime. (The Age, 07/24/04) Click on: http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/07/23/1090464864779.html

DOE TO KEEP BECHTEL BWXT ON CLEANUP DUTY

The Department of Energy has decided to keep contractor Bechtel BWXT Idaho doing cleanup work at INEEL for while longer. … Dr. Kermit Hall, a researcher at Utah State University, has been chosen as the nonprofit's new president. Steven R. Billingsley, the former INRA chief of staff, was named the new executive director. The current executive director, Dr. Gautam Pillay, is resigning next week to take a university leadership position. (Idaho Falls Post Register, 07/26/04)

ANIMAL ABUSE A 'DANGER SIGNAL'

Animal abuse should be treated as a serious "public health issue" with far-reaching ramifications, rather than an unfortunate anomaly, a visiting US psychologist says. .. Utah State University professor of family and human development Frank Ascione said that despite conclusive research showing a link between animal cruelty and child abuse, family violence and other violent acts committed by both adults and children, there was still a lack of recognition of its "red flag" potential. (The Courier-Mail, 07/27/04) Click on: http://www.thecouriermail.news.com.au/printpage/0,5942,10254050,00.html

ELDER MAXWELL DIES AFTER 8-YEAR LEUKEMIA BATTLE

Two days before his death, Elder Neal Ash Maxwell gathered his family at his side and for the last time with all of them there, he expressed his love and appreciation for family. …Elder Maxwell earned a bachelor’s and master's degree in political science from the University of Utah and was later awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Utah, Westminster College, Brigham Young University, and Utah State University. (The Daily Herald, 07/23/04) Click on: http://www.harktheherald.com/print.php?sid=29928

WOULD GROUP-LIVING PLAN BENFIT USU?

This northern Utah college town soon may offer students a new lease on tenant life. City Council members are weighing a group-living proposal that would allow landlords to rent to more tenants near Utah State University. The Planning and Zoning Commission already has endorsed the plan for higher density housing in residential neighborhoods. If the council signs on, group living - defined as a structure having more occupants than normally allowed - could be authorized through conditional use permits. Nursing homes, dormitories, fraternities and sororities then could be permitted in some multi-family and commercial zones, especially near USU. (Salt Lake Tribune, 07/26/04) Click on: http://www.sltrib.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?article=2382176

CONFERENCE CELEBRATES THEATER AS A TEACHING TOOL FOR CHILDREN: PLAY TIME: LECTURES, WORKSHOPS AND STAGE PRODUCTIONS AWAIT PARTICPANTS AT FOUR-DAY SESSIONS IN DOWNTOWN SLC

Several hundred theater-education experts from around the country will gather in Salt Lake City this week for a national conference celebrating theater for children. … "It's fun to have so much children's theater all in one place at one time," says conference chair David Sidwell, director of the theater-education program at Utah State University in Logan. "The arts in schools are in peril. But I'm optimistic that can be turned around. Drama is a great teaching tool." (Salt Lake Tribune, 07/25/04) Click on: http://www.sltrib.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?article=2380971

CAR FUMES VS. COW PIES IN CACHE

If you thought the wintertime pollution makes the air here hard to breathe, consider this: livestock dung and urine perfumes the air with so much ammonia that breathing downtown is comparable to being just over a mile from a factory hog farm. Despite this finding, scientists believe the controlling cars—and not cows—appears to be the best way to blunt wintertime air pollution spikes in the Cache Valley. And the toughest chore may be finding the small number of local vehicles that make up the biggest part of the problem. These observations surfaced on a sparkling summer day earlier this month as local officials and air-quality regulators gathered at Utah Sate University to size up last winter's alarmingly high pollution levels, readings made worse by livestock in this bucolic mountain valley. (Salt Lake Tribune, 07/26/04) Click on: http://www.sltrib.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?article=2383164

DELECTABLE MELONS: GREEN RIVER FARMERS GROW SWEET DELIGHT

Not long ago, a tourist couple driving Interstate 70 stumbled upon a dusty roadside stand selling fragrant melons that had sensuous and complex flavor unlike anything they had ever experience. … "These are the melon barons of Utah," says Utah State University vegetable specialist Dan Drost. "These guys are fiercely independent." (Salt Lake Tribune, 07/25/04) Click on: http://www.sltrib.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?article=2380963

THE PLOT BOMBS, BUT MOST OF MUSIC SWINGS IN 'SONG OF SINGAPORE'

"Forever Plaid" did it for 1960s crooners. "Nunsense" did it for Catholic convents. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" did it for the Old Testament. "Song of Singapore" tries to do it - for 1940s swing music in an Asian dive on the eve of Pearl Harbor. …Old Lyric Repertory Company's production of "Song of Singapore," at Caine Lyric Theatre in Logan, boasts a sextet of talented singer/actors, and onstage swing band that really cooks - good ingredients for the sort of "concept" musical revue that theaters program to line their coffers with cash. (Salt Lake Tribune, 07/25/04) Click on: http://www.sltrib.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?article=2380989

'THANKS' JUST NOT ENOUGH

It’s been 2 ½ "wonderful" years since Mike Strauss his life-saving liver transplant, but he is still searching for the right words to thank the 53-year-old woman who donated her liver. … "I think about my donor every day," said Strauss, 39, who is entering his eighth year as the sports information director at Utah State University. "I see the scar in the mirror every day, and I'm so thankful I have it. I love it. People say get vitamin E and put it on the scar to make it go away. I don't want it to go away. I want to remember what someone did for me." (Deseret News, 07/26/04) Click on: http://deseretnews.com/dn/print/1,1442,595079796,00.html

THEATER CONFERENCE TO FEATURE 'BUTOH' PROGRAM, YOUTH PLAYS: EVENT BEGINS TUESDAY IN S.L. MARRIOT HOTEL

Several public performances – including the University of Utah Youth Theatre production of "A Heart Divided" and a Japanese-style "butoh" program –are scheduled this week as part of the American Alliance for Theatre and Education's annual conference, which is being held Tuesday through Aug. 1 in the downtown Marriott Hotel. … According to David Sidwell of Utah State University, Logan, who is chairman for the arts-in-education conference, the gathering will focus on three major themes-"No Child Left Behind: Challenges and Opportunities," "Making Connections" and "Diversity and Inclusion." (Deseret News, 07/25/04) Click on: http://deseretnews.com/dn/print/ 1,1442,595079182,00.html

LECTURE ON TERRORISM AT FIRST UNITARIAN SUNDAY

The First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake, 569S. 1300 East, continues is summer forum on Sunday at 10 a.m., with Veronica Ward, professor of political science at Utah State University, discussing "Terrorism: Causes and Explanations." The public is invited. (Deseret News, 07/24/04) Click on: http://deseretnews.com/dn/print/1,1442,595079361,00.html

HALL TO LEAD CONSORTIUM

Utah State University President Kermit Hall has been named the Inland Northwest Research Alliance president, USU officials announced Thursday. …Hall will serve a one-year term with INRA while he continues to be employed as USU president. (Deseret News, 07/23/04) Click on: http://deseretnews.com/dn/print/1,1442,595079277,00.html

USU'S HALL FAULTS ARCHIVES, TOO

Former national security adviser Sandy Berger is in hot water over removing classified documents on terrorism from the National Archives, but the finger pointing is too one-way according to Utah State University President and historian Kermit Hall. … "I can guarantee the discussion that took place at the Archives," he said of Berger walking out with sensitive materials without anyone noticing. "They said to themselves, 'Whoa, how are we going to deal with this…We flubbed it.'" (Deseret News, 07/23/04) Click on: http://deseretnews.com/dn/print/1,1442,595079218,00.html

GARDEN VARIETY: RIDDING ONE'S GARDEN OF MITES RARELY A MIGHTY TASK

At this very moment, small, evil creatures are crawling around somewhere in your yard, plotting their next attack. They multiply faster than aspens in a new subdivision and are about as ugly as Bermuda grass in a rose garden. Sometimes, just their name will stop gardeners in their tracks. The thought of creepy, crawling iniquity clouds the minds just by hearing the word "mites." In fact, I have known people to cry once they were given the diagnosis. Jerry Goodspeed is a horticulturist with Weber County branch of the Utah State University Extension Service. (Standard-Examiner, 07/24/04) Click on: http://www.standard.net/standard/news/print_story.html?sid=00040723203009698627

PLANNING URBAN FORESTS

Trees contribute a great deal to any community or neighborhood. They bring an element of stability, help form a foundation for generations to come and sometimes even define a community. However, trees can also bring problems and concerns if not properly planned and planted. This is where planned urban forests come in. Written by Julene Reese, USU Media Relations. (Herald Journal, 07/25/04)

THE FESTIVAL OF THE AMERICAN WEST

At the supermarket the process of getting milk is as simple as closing your hand around the pre-packaged gallon and placing it in your cart. Basically, it's not much of an experience. … At the American West Heritage Center, however, getting milk is an experience that can involve all five senses and last anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour depending on your skills. (Herald Journal: Special Selection, 07/25/04)

STUDENTS TO LEARN BUSINESS BASICS

About 150 Utah high school students will be challenged to learn the basics of business success by participating in Utah Business Week 2004 at Utah State University. The week is scheduled for Aug. 1 through Aug. 7 at the Eccles Conference Center at USU. (Herald Journal, 07/23/04)

USU TO BE JUDGED ON BEAUTIFICATION

Utah State University officials announced this week that the school will participate in the annual America in Bloom competition. … This is the first year the universities have been included in the "America in Bloom" competition. Utah Sate will be evaluated in eight areas: tidiness effort, environmental efforts, community involvement, heritage, urban forestry, landscape areas, floral displays and turf/ground cover areas. (Herald Journal, 07/23/04)

MUSICAL CELEBRATION

Utah State University's Alumni Band is featured in concert during Pioneer Day weekend, July 25 at 7 p.m., in the Kent Concert Hall of the Chase Fine Arts Center. The concert is free and all are invited. (Herald Journal: Cache magazine, 07/23/04)

A REVERENT RETURN TO THE OLD LYRIC

Prior to this season’s opening performance of "Moon Over Buffalo," it had been 20 years since Tracy Hill played the stage at the Caine Lyric Theatre. …Drive was a big part of it but Hill said her path to her current position was also full of serendipity at every turn. She came to Utah from Huntington Beach, Calif., to earn an associate’s degree at Snow College in Ephraim. There, she earned a leadership scholarship which would allow her to attend any other school in the state. She chose Utah State University. (Herald Journal: Cache magazine, 07/23/04)

A CHALLENGING MYSTERY

There’s murder afoot at the Caine Lyric Theatre in Logan, and you may be surprised at whodunit. "The Hollow," a classic Agatha Christie mystery is the final production of the 2004 Old Lyric Repertory Company season. The lavish and lengthy play features typically strong production values and certainly earns its keep but isn’t likely to inspire much après-theatre buzz. (Herald Journal: Cache magazine, 07/23/04)

THE 'MISCHIEF MAKERS'

The Old Lyric Repertory Company announces the opening of its annual apprentice show. "The Mischief Makers," written by Lowell Swortzell and directed by David Sidwell, apprentice program coordinator for the company. (Herald Journal: Cache magazine, 07/23/04)

'APRIL' ENTERS FINAL STRETCH

The Old Lyric Repertory Company announces the opening of its third production of the season, "Enchanted April," adapted by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. The production continues at the Caine Lyric Theatre in downtown Logan (28 W. Center St.) in repertory through Aug. 7. (Herald Journal: Cache magazine, 07/23/04)

LOCAL DUBBED INTERN

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts selected Erin Anderson of Logan for its internship program this summer as part of the Kennedy Center’s Vilar Institute for Arts Management. Anderson, daughter of Bryan and Judith Anderson, graduated from Logan High School and attended college at Utah State University, where she recently earned her B.A. in public relations and liberal arts in May. (Herald Journal: Cache magazine, 07/23/04)

KSTU NEWSCAST: SPORTS PAGE

James Parker is ready to throw the hammer in Greece. He is a graduate of Northridge High and attends USU. (KSTU news, 10 p.m., 07/25/04)

Friday July 23, 2004

JING HUANG, EXPERT ON SECURITY IN ASIA, JOINS BROOKINGS

Jing Huang, an expert in Chinese policy and Asian security issues, has joined the Foreign Policy Studies program at the Brookings Institution as a senior fellow. ... Before joining Brookings, Huang was an associate professor of political science and co-director of the Asian Studies Program at Utah State University, where he taught Chinese politics, Southeast Asian politics, Northeast Asian security, and East Asian political economy. (U.S. Newswire, 07/22/04) Click on: http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=122-07212004

OH, MY ACHING _____! LOCAL THERPISITS WORK OUT THE KINKS

Christopher Newell and Jorge Battilana are dedicated not only to help you reach your optimum level of pain-free good health but to help you stay there. In some cases, prevent the accident and injury that cause distress. ... Originally from the Boston area, Newell completed a B.S. at Utah Sate University and an M.S. in physical therapy from the University of Miami School of Medicine. (Marco Island Sun Times, 07/22/04) Click on: http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12423794&BRD=2256&PAG=461&dept_id=455823&rfi=6

NEAL A MAXWELL DIES AFTER BATTLE WITH LEUKEMIA

Elder Neal A. Maxwell, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Wednesday after a lengthy battle with leukemia. He was 78 years of age. ... He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from University of Utah, an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Westminster College, Salt Lake City; an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah; an Honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Utah State University, Logan, Utah: an Honorary Degree from Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho; and an Honorary Degree from the Salt Lake Community College. (Salt Lake Tribune, 07/22/04) Click on: http://www.sltrib.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?article=2381232

ADMINISTRATORS, CHIEF JUSTICES OF STATE COURTS TO MEET IN SLC

Court administrators and chief justices of the nation's state courts will hold their annual conference in Salt Lake City next week. ... Chief Justice Christine M. Durham and State Court Administrator Dan Becker will serve as co-hosts of the conference. Utah State University President Kermit L. Hall will give a keynote address titled "Preserving the Third Branch" on Tuesday. (Salt Lake Tribune, 07/22/04) Click on: http://www.sltrib.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?article=2380286

ELDER NEAL A MAXWELL DIES AT 78

Elder Neal A. Maxwell, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday at his home, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with leukemia. It was the 23rd anniversary of his call to be an LDS apostle. He was 78. ... He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in political science from the University of Utah and was awarded honorary Doctor of Laws degree from U. in addition to other honorary degrees from Westminster College, Brigham Young University, Utah State University, Ricks College and Salt Lake Community College. (Deseret News, 07/22/04) Click on: http://deseretnews.com/dn/print/1,1442,595079013,00.html

Thursday July 22, 2004

TABLE TALK

Families looking to reconnect at the end of the day make the most of mealtimes together. With conflicting schedules often in the way of family meals, many parents are looking for ways to maximize a precious opportunity. Some engage children with questions and games, often of their own design. And for those who need a boost, various companies are promoting products to spice up chow time. ... Tom Lee, a professor of family, consumer and human development at Utah State University, said parents should encourage children to express their views and resist the urge to lecture at the table. (Saint Paul Pioneer Press, 07/20/04)

PANELISTS DEBATE TUITION TAX CREDITS VS. VOUCHERS

Tuition tax credits are less affected by government regulation and more attractive to voters than vouchers, a politically diverse panel told a group of state policy-makers and staff Tuesday at the National Conference of State legislatures. The discussion examined the financial and educational accountability of each school-choice strategy based on panelists' research on tax-credit and voucher programs enacted by a handful of state legislatures over the past several years. ... Economists at Utah State University are studying the cost implications this summer. (Salt Lake Tribune, 07/21/04) Click on: http://www.sltrib.com/search/ci_2379271

SHE ESCAPES HER PAIN WHILE TENDING GARDEN: GREEN THERAPY: A WOMAN WHO LOST A LEG SHOWS OTHERS HOW TO GARDEN WITH DISABILITIES

Cooing doves, water running into ponds, billowing herbs, towering tree and spots for contemplation. Kathryn Walbom's garden, a stone's throw from the E Center and one of the busiest roads in Salt Lake Valley, is a hidden treasure by any account. For her, though, it is more. It is a healing place, she says, where she can forget about aches, pains and her missing leg. ... As an occupational therapist, she worked mostly with patients recovering from hip and knee surgery. When she returned to school in the 1980s, she studied horticulture at Utah State University in Logan and eventually became a horticultural therapist registered with the American Horticultural Therapy Association. (Salt Lake Tribune, 07/21/04) Click on: http://www.sltrib.com/search/ci_2379208

Wednesday July 21, 2004

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO HIT THE BOOKS

She has been a proofreader, a flight attendant, an English teacher and a lawyer. Now, at 59, Susan Dyer is ready to be a college student-again. "I just love school," said Dyer, of Salt Lake City, who returned to school for a law degree at 34 and now seeks a teaching certificate at Utah State University to teach special education. (Redding.com, 07/20/04) Click on: http://www.redding.com/redd/nw_educational/article/0,2232,REDD_17530_3048095,00.html

TABLE TALK

Families looking to reconnect at the end of the day make the most of mealtimes together. Dinner conversation in the Cutter family sometimes slips into giggles and disjointed thoughts. It's an art form to get the kids beyond "fine" when they're asked, "How was your day?" … Tom Lee, a professor of family, consumer and human development at Utah State University, said parents should encourage children to express their views and resist the urge to lecture at the table. (Twincities.com, 07/20/04) Click on: http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/9191732.htm?template=contentModules/printsory.jsp

AGS PICKED 6TH IN SUN BELT

Utah State was picked to finish sixth in the Sun Belt Conference preseason football poll on Monday. …The Aggies were sixth in the poll last season but finished tied for fourth place after winning three of their final four conference games. North Texas, three-time defending conference champion, was picked first of the nine teams in the poll, receiving 15 of the 18 first-place votes. (Salt Lake Tribune, 07/20/04) Click on: http://www.sltrib.com/protlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?article=2378117

AGGIES PICKED TO FINISH SIXTH: NORTH TEXAS IS PRESEASON FAVORITE AGAIN

UTAH STATE: NO RESPECT FROM SUN BELT

North Texas, the only Sun Belt champion in the football conference's first three seasons, again is expected to win the league and advance to the New Orleans Bowl, according to a poll. … Meanwhile, Utah State seemed to garner little or no respect, finishing sixth in the poll. (Standard-Examiner, 07/20/04) Click on: http://www.standard.net/standard/news/print_story.html?sid=00040720000038080970

UTAH STATE STUDENTS TRAVEL, LEARN ABROAD: SELECT GROUP VISITS SWITZERLAND FOR TASTE OF GRAPHIC DESIGN

Switzerland is well-known for its banks, chocolate and mountains, but for a group of graphic design students, the country also is the head cheese in their field of study. ... Last month, 25 Utah State University graphic design students joined professor Bob Winward on a 33-day trip to Europe to get a taste of graphic design on an international level. (Herald Journal, 07/20/04)

UNT TABBED TO FINSIH ON TOP AGAIN: AGS PICKED 6TH, GET FIRST-PLACE VOTE

Surprise, surprise. Once again North Texas has been tabbed to win the Sun Belt Conference football title. A preseason poll, voted on by a panel of head coaches, sports information directors and media, was released Monday morning during the annual media days. ..."We are really looking forward to the opportunity to playing this last Sun Belt season," Utah State head coach Mick Dennehy said. "I really think the title is up for grabs." (Herald Journal, 07/20/04)

COX JUST WANTS TO WIN BALLGAMES

Spurned again. After leading the Sun Belt Conference in passing yards and total offense in passing yards and total offense last year, Utah State quarterback Travis Cox seemed to have a pretty good shot at making first-team All-Conference. But to the victor go the spoils. ... Despite playing on a run-heavy offense, North Texas signal-caller Scott Hall was named to the first team at the end of the 2003 season after helping lead the Mean Green to another league title and bowl berth. Monday the preseason all-conference team, chosen by a panel of coaches, sports information directors and media, was released. (Herald Journal, 07/20/04)

USU VOLLEYBALL SKED OUT

Ten teams that participated in the 2003 NCAA Tournament, including one Final Four opponent, highlight the 2004 Utah State women's volleyball schedule that was announced on Monday. ... The Aggies will host eight NCAA Tournament teams from a year ago, including in-state rival Brigham Young on Sept. 28 and Final Four participant Hawaii on Nov. 23, to close out the regular season. In all, USU will play 12 matches at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, a venue where the Aggies have gone 40-14 over the last five seasons. (Herald Journal, 07/20/04)

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