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SmallerINTERNET JOURNALISM FACES HURDLES: Amid the hype surrounding the Internet and the calamities suffered by dot-com companies, it is easy to overlook the challenges facing online journalism. While the Net has become a major source of news and information for many people, it faces major economic and ethical hurdles, said Steve Bell, telecommunications professor and former television network news anchor. He may be reached at sbell@bsu.edu or (765) 285-5905.
MOVIES SHOW NON-STOP FIGHTING, BUT BATTLES ARE BORING: Interviews with military veterans find front line duty tedious and nothing like the non-stop combat found in popular movies. Most former soldiers report spending most of their time shaving or writing letters, says Phyllis Zimmerman,a history professor. Contact her at pzimmerm@bsu.eduor (765) 285-8739.
SOUTH AFRICAN TRIP OPENS EYES OF INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR: A recent visit to AIDS-ravaged South Africa has left an indelible mark on Jim Coffin, director of International Programs. He led a group of 60 medical students on visits to villages and urban hospitals and clinics where as many as 25 people died each day from the disease. He may be reached at jcoffin@bsu.eduor (765) 285-5422.
DANNY GLOVER, SALLY RIDE HEADLINE UNIVERCITY 2002: Actor Danny Glover and former astronaut Sally Ride lead a list of world-class speakers visiting campus Sept. 22-27 as part of UniverCity 2002: Celebrate the Community. The academic festival features lectures, demonstrations, performances and exhibits. Diverse speakers from across the country will explore aspects of community cooperation, collaboration and connection. For more information, contact Lorraine Sinclair at (765) 285-3546 or univercity@bsu.edu.
ARGENTINA HOSTS BALL STATE STUDENTS' MUSEUM DESIGNS: Architecture students' museum designs and research are enjoying a southern exposure in a major exhibition in Argentina. "Two Museums From Indiana" features the work of two third-year studio classes that developed proposals for a Metropolitan Museum of Tango in Argentina and an Indiana Museum of African American History in Indianapolis. For the participating students, the projects have provided valuable lessons in cultural research, architectural design, museum programming and exhibition development. For more information, contact Ana de Brea at (765) 285-1905 or adebrea@bsu.edu, or Olon Dotson at (765) 285-3481 or odotson@bsu.edu.
MALES PUT OFF BUYING A VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT: When it comes to buying a gift for a significant other, men outspend women by a two-to-one margin ($119 to $56). However, males will wait until the day before or the day of the holiday to open their wallets, says James Lowry, a marketing professor. He may be reached at (765) 285-5180 or jlowry@bsu.edu.
HYPERACTIVE CHILDREN NEED HELP FINDING POSITIVE OPTIONS: A study found when hyperactive children consider several positive options to handling situations, they are more likely to succeed in society. Youngsters diagnosed with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are in desperate need of help from adults to identify good responses, says Jerrell Cassady,educational psychology professor. He may be reached at jccassady@bsu.eduor (765) 285-8522.
PERSONAL PRIDE KEEPS FANS FIGHTING TO RETAIN TEAMS: Sports fans are naturally upset when their favorite team threatens to move to a new community. Many fans have developed a psychological relationship with their favorite team after spending years or even decades following it. They take pride when the club wins or get depressed during a losing streak, says Jeff Pauline, a sports psychologist. Contact him at jpauline@bsu.eduor (765) 285-3286.
BALL STATE TO HONOR FORMER CONGRESSMAN APRIL 15: Ball State will honor former U.S. Rep. Phil Sharp April 15 when a collection of his congressional papers officially opens for public research use. Sharp, who represented Indiana's 2nd
Congressional District from 1974-94, is the first congressman to donate his work to Ball State's Bracken Library. Events include a forum featuring past and present members of Indiana's congressional delegation and an energy policy address by Sharp. For more information, contact Joseph Losco, political science professor, at jlosco@bsu.eduor (765) 285-8982.
ENROLLMENT MAY SURPASS 18,000: An increase in applications and a larger spring enrollment are strong indications Ball State may have 18,100 to 18,200 students on campus next fall. The increase from 17,662 in 2001-2002 is due to the university's statewide marketing campaign, steadily increasing retention levels and higher admission standards. For more information, contact Douglas McConkey, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management, at dmcconkey@bsu.edu or (765) 285-1444.
