Campus and Community Briefs
Journalism dept. honors writer
The department of journalism and communication at Utah State University is honoring a “legend in American Journalism” with the announcement of Jack Anderson Day.
Anderson is Utah-born, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and book author who is celebrating his 80th birthday.
“For more than a half-century, Jack Anderson has inspired journalists and intimidated politicians with something to hide,” said Ted Pease, journalism department head. “Jack is fearless, committed and tireless in pursuit of the truth and in defense of American liberties. We honor his lifetime’s work and achievements in a small way by designating Oct. 18, 2002, Jack Anderson Day.”
In announcing Jack Anderson Day in the department, Pease said Anderson’s example to young journalists is important and powerful.
The citation announcing the honor reads: “In recognition of his outstanding lifetime contributions to the integrity of journalism, his dedicated pursuit of truth even when it is unpopular and his inspired example to the journalism students and faculty at Utah State University.”
English graduates present papers
Six graduate students from Utah State University’s department of English presented papers this year at the annual Western Literature Association (WLA) meetings in Tucson, Ariz.
Michaela Koenig, Eric Nankervis, Rachel Rich, Brandon Schrand, Angela Waldie and Jason Williams all participated on panels in October meetings.
Participating students said they appreciated the unique opportunities the conference afforded them. Schrand gained access to rare research materials, while Koenig was able to meet the author of the book her paper focused on. Williams noted that even scholars who disagreed with the assertions made in his presentation offered comments that were “gracious and informative.”
Several USU students have worked as editorial interns for the journal, Western American Literature, which is housed at USU.
USU researchers present at INRA
A civil and environmental engineering professor at Utah State University has presented a paper about restoring groundwater to benefit the quality of life.
Ron Sims was a presenter at the 2002 Subsurface Science Symposium, presented by the Inland Northwest Research Alliance (INRA) and the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory.
Sims, the director for the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) in the College of Engineering at USU, presented “Management Options and Environmental Sustainability with Regard to Subsurface Remediation.”
Scientists often focus on removing or containing contaminents that degrade the quality of soil and ground water, but the focus should first be elsewhere, Sims said.
“We need to focus on the rehabilitation of soil and groundwater in the context of sustainable technologies for economic and community development as well as the role sustainability technology plays in the improvement of quality of life, recreation and business opportunities,” he said.
Geoscientists present papers
Geoscientists from Utah State University will present their research at the 114th annual meeting of the Geological Society of America. The meeting will take place in Denver, Colo., Oct. 27-30, gathering approximately 6,300 geoscientists from across the country.
Topics to be presented at the meeting will include “Geomorphology in the Grand Canyon,” “Environmental Geoscience,” “Quarternary Geology” and “Hydrogeology.”