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Campus Connection, the official newspaper for Indiana State University faculty and staff, is published by the Office of Public Affairs six to eight times per academic year. For information about current issues, contact Editor Jennifer Kearns at (812) 237-8037.

October 22, 2001:
Volume 12, Number 2
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'Sights and Sounds' theme of Contemporary Music Festival
      Works for film and other media will be featured at the 35th Contemporary Music Festival Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. The theme for this year's festival is "Sights and Sounds."

Bioweapons expert to share knowledge
Author of 'The Hot Zone,' 'The Cobra Event' next in Speakers Series
     Imagine a secret FBI operation is underway to prevent a terrorist from using an insidious biological weapon in New York City. Five cases of infection have already been confirmed with victims exhibiting horrifyingly violent seizures and a compulsive urge toward self-mutilation.

After years of planning, power plant officially 'fired up'
     With a click of a computer button, President Lloyd Benjamin officially "fired up" the main boilers of the Indiana State University Power Plant on North Seventh Street Oct. 4.

Paul Edgerton to lead parade
     After almost 50 years of direct involvement with Indiana State University, Paul Edgerton is being honored for his service with the title of Grand Marshal in the 79th Blue and White Homecoming Parade Oct. 27.

Art at ISU undergoes exciting changes
New gallery director works for outreach, variety
     Under the new direction of Kaz McCue, the University Art Gallery will see many changes and exciting events in the months to come.

Business prof works on establishing MBA in Thailand
     Al Czyzweski, associate professor in the accounting and analytical department, spent three weeks this summer in Bangkok, Thailand, working with officials of the Rajabhat Institute to establish an MBA program there.

Distinguished alumni share favorite memories
     ISU honored five distinguished alumni as part of Homecoming festivities, including Mark Blade, Susie Dewey, Keith Dickey, Albert Stevens and Suzanne Wilson.

Stewart named 'Sagamore of the Wabash'
New theater chairman 'thrilled' to be at ISU
     The Roman deity Janus made an unexpected appearance Sept. 26 at the welcoming reception for the new chairman of the Indiana State University Department of Theater.