Kenneth Atkinson, Philosophy and Religion, contributed an introduction to the book, "Jesus and Muhammad: The Parallel Sayings" (J. Green; Ulysses Press, 2002), which compares the teachings, practices and beliefs of Christianity and Islam.

Richard Utz, English Language and Literature is co-editor of, "Medieval Forms of Argument: Disputation and Debate."

Samuel Lyndon Gladden, English Language and Literature, had an article, "Spectacular Deceptions: Closets, Secrets, and Identity in Wilkie Collins' 'Poor Miss Finch'" accepted for publication in "Victorian Literature and Culture."

Dana Foster and Chris Denison, Wellness Recreation Services, had an article highlighting aquatic programming published in the September 2002 issue of "Recreational Sports and Fitness" magazine, published by the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association.

Laura J. Praglin, Social Work, had her course materials for a seminar on death, dying, and bereavement selected for inclusion in the book, "Teaching Aging: Syllabi, Resources & Infusion Materials for the Social Work Curriculum," ed. Nancy P. Kroft & C.J. Tompkins (Sage/CSWE, 2002, pp. 124-41).

Linda A. Sharp, Dept. of Teaching, had a book of poetry published by Writers Club Press through iUniverse.com. The book, "Womansong: Poems for Divorced Women on the Journey," is under the pen name "Annie Sharpe." It is currently posted on the Barnes & Noble Web site.

Katherine van Wormer, Social Work, has published "Restorative Justice and Quakers" in "Friends Journal," October 2002, pp 40,56.

Pierre-Damien Mvuyekure, English Language and Literature, recently submitted a chapter to be published in "The Cambridge Companion to the African American Novel." His chapter is titled, "American Neo-Hoodooism: The Novels of Ishmael Reed." The book will be published by the Cambridge University Press in 2003.

Roy Behrens, Art, recently spoke about art and camouflage at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and to fifth graders at McKinstry Elementary School in Waterloo. Behrens also is advising the San Francisco Exploratorium on the restoration of the original Ames Demonstrations in perceptual psychology.

Susan Rochette-Crawley, English Language and Literature, recently chaired a session and presented a paper, "Wholly Ghosts: Genre, Postmodern Transubstantiations and Flannery O'Connor's 'The Enduring Chill'" at the Conference on Medievalism, Oct. 18-19, at UNI.

Jennie Wang, English Language and Literature, presented a paper at the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, "The Representation of Chinese Women in the Canon of American Literature: 'The River-Merchant's Wife' Revisited." The paper was presented at the International Conference on American Literary and Cultural Studies, sponsored by the U.S. consulate in Guangzhou, China, and was published in the conference proceedings.

Melanie Abbas, Lori Seawel, Chuck Sengstock, Information Technology Services and Yana Cornish, College of Education, traveled to St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia in June/July. A model for effective information technology planning was
presented and discussed in four-day sessions at each location.

Marilyn Drury and Doreen Hayek, ITS Educational Technology,
co-presented a session at the annual Educause National Conference in October in Atlanta. The presentation, "Statewide Collaboration Moves PreK-12 Learning Into 21st Century,"
was based on efforts of the 21st Century Learning Infrastructure Initiative.

Cherin Lee, Biology and chair of the Science Education Faculty, presented professional development workshops for science teachers in Arica and Concepcion, Chile, in August as part of UNI's ongoing collaboration with the Chilean Ministry of Education's efforts to reform science teaching in that country.

Mona Milius, Dining Services, received the National Association of College and University Food Service's Richard Lichtenfelt Award, given annually by the association to recognize contributions of its members.

James O'Connor, APR, University Marketing & Public Relations, was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars as a distinguished member during the
society's annual induction ceremony Sept. 27 at UNI. He also presented the keynote address.

Bob Washut, School of Music, served as a guest composer/conductor with the University of Oregon Jazz Ensemble, Nov. 3-4. The ensemble performed six of Washut's compositions in concert.

Suzanne Riehl, Mathematics, has been named a Project NEXT scholar, in recognition of her national leadership in developing future mathematics educators.

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