February 19, 2001



Old National Scholarship targets ISU business students
     Experts agree that the 21st Century promises to be an era of unprecedented change, particularly in the way America does business.

Kramer garners regional, national awards
     Frederica Kramer, chairperson and professor of family and consumer sciences at Indiana State University, was recently awarded with both the regional and national awards as Outstanding Career and Technical Educator by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE).

Campus leaders weighing priorities for 2001-2002 budget
     Indiana State University administrators, faculty, support staff and student leaders are in the midst of a difficult challenge – budget planning for the 2001-2002 fiscal year.

Grant aids Powers’ efforts to partner with teachers
      When you think of the integration of technology into the classroom and add Indiana State University’s role in this effort to the mix, one name frequently comes to mind. That name is Susan Powers.

MITTS Project expected to have ripple effect in schools
     “Technology is growing exponentially. You can’t escape it,” said Russ True, a 7th grade math teacher at North Clay Middle School in Brazil and a participant in the MITTS Project (Masters Instructional Technology Teachers) under the direction of Associate Professor Susan Powers.

Verizon donates $20,000 to literacy program
    
When used in literacy learning, computers can become a powerful tool for students and teachers alike.

Association names Janet Lyman 2000 Teacher of the Year
     Janet Lyman, associate professor of music at Indiana State University, has been selected as Teacher of the Year for 2000 by the Indiana Music Teachers Association.

Renowned Fennel returns for 10th scholarship concert
     On Feb. 26, ISU’s music department will bring back to campus Frederick Fennell, one of the most well-respected and active conductors of our time.

Searches for provost, deans underway at ISU
    
Several searches are in progress at Indiana State University, including the key academic post and deanships of the schools of education and business.

Campus construction scheduled
to heat up in coming months
     Construction project abound on campus as Facilities Management tries to wrap up current projects and prepare for new ones.

Seaward overcomes turmoil of ‘60s to reach her goals
     “Ever since I was a small child, I dreamed of doing something in medicine,” said Mary Beth Seaward (BS ’69, MS ’72), who serves as a research associate for the Terre Haute Center for Medical Education at Indiana State University.