Gary S. Becker, 1992 Nobel Prize recipient in economic science and University of Chicago professor of economics and sociology, will speak at this fall's first Economics Club of Hampton Roads luncheon Monday, Sept. 18.

Co-sponsored by the College of Business and Public Administration, the luncheon will begin at noon at the Sheraton Waterside Hotel in downtown Norfolk.

A featured columnist for Business Week, Becker is known for his research in applying economics to social issues. He also has expertise in the areas of human capital and economics of the family, and economic analysis of crime, discrimination and population. In 1996, he served as an economic policy adviser for Bob Dole's presidential campaign.

Becker earned his master's and doctoral degrees at the University of Chicago and a bachelor's degree from Princeton University.

Due to limited space, reservations are required. The cost of the luncheon is $30 for non-members. For more information or to make reservations call Martha Anderson at 683-4058.


Tidewater Consortium offers free workshops on testing and lecturing

The Virginia Tidewater Consortium of Higher Education's Center for Effective Teaching will present its annual Fall Faculty Program Sept. 22 and 23 at the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center.

Open to faculty at consortium institutions, including Old Dominion, the free program features half-day workshops on testing and lecturing.

Robert Hanny, professor of education at the College of William and Mary, will lead the session on testing from 1-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22. Lawrence Dotolo, president of VTCHE, will lead the session on lecturing from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 23.

The registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 18. To register call 683-3183 or send an e-mail to nicolabelt@aol.com.


Administrators invited to anniversary celebration

Old Dominion administrators are invited to attend the Association of University Administrators' 10th anniversary reception from 3:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, in the North Mall of Webb Center.

The reception will include a cash bar, fruit punch, and fruit and cheese platters.

There is a $3 charge for non-members; current members will be admitted free. Those who are not members may join the AUA at the reception and pay only the $10 annual membership fee.


Seibles is finalist for Library of Va. award

Tim Seibles, assistant professor of English, was recently announced as one of 10 finalists for the annual Library of Virginia Literary Awards for his book "Hammerlock: Poems."

One of 221 books nominated for this year's literary awards, Seibles' fifth collection of poems deals with racial, political and religious tension in America. His poetry has appeared in such publications as The Kenyon Review, "Black American Literature Forum" and "New Poets of the '90s."

A former NEA fellow and recipient of an Open Voice Award, Seibles teaches in the master's program in creative writing.

The winners for best poetry, fiction and nonfiction books will be announced during an awards celebration at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.


ELC looking for conversation partners

The English Language Center extends an open invitation to faculty and staff to participate in its Conversation Partner Program this semester, which offers international students extra practice with their English.

While this is a voluntary activity, the experience can be rewarding in many ways, according to ELC's Elizabeth Isenkul. "It is a quick way to join the global community and learn about other cultures, customs and languages," she said.

For more information or to sign up, e-mail Isenkul at eisenkul@odu.edu. Application forms are available on the bulletin board across from BAL 300.


Counseling students shine on national exam

For the second time in a row, Old Dominion master's students in counseling have outscored students nationwide on a national counseling test, according to Garrett McAuliffe, graduate program director for counseling.

Old Dominion students outscored others taking the test in all 13 categories of the National Counseling Examination (NCE). The university's overall mean score was 117 on the fall exam, compared with 108 nationwide, McAuliffe said. Old Dominion's mean score was 116 on the spring exam, compared to 107 nationwide. All 16 Old Dominion students who recently took it passed the exam, as did the 12 who took it last year.

The NCE is the only national test of counseling knowledge in the United States. Old Dominion's master's in counseling program is the only nationally accredited program among the five in this region.


HACE Fest set for Oct. 10

HACE Fest 2000, a free lunchtime picnic for classified and hourly staff, is planned for Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the Monarch Garden area south of Webb Center. In addition to picnic fare featuring hot dogs, baked beans and cole slaw, this second annual event will include games and give-aways. It is sponsored by the Hourly and Classified Employees Association.

A flier announcing the picnic and requesting RSVPs will be mailed in the coming weeks.


Baseball's Guzzo named co-coach of year, Hummel named co-player of year
Baseball coach Tony Guzzo and All-America shortstop Tim Hummel (Montgomery, N.Y.) shared top honors on the 2000 Division I All-State Baseball Team chosen by the Virginia College Sports Information Directors. Guzzo, who guided the Monarchs to a 33-24-1 record and an at-large bid to the NCAA Regionals, is Virginia's Co-Coach of the Year with Liberty University's Dave Pastors. Hummel, the CAA Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, was named Co-Player of the Year with VCU's Jason Dubois. Hummel, a second-round draft selection by the Chicago White Sox, hit .408 with eight homer runs and 68 runs batted in. He fanned only 22 times, while walking 55 times, and scored 66 runs. He owns the university single-season fielding mark of .963 for a shortstop and owns both the CAA and Old Dominion career on-base percentage mark of .508. Hummel has been selected a first-team All-American by Baseball Weekly and Collegiate Baseball. He is a second-team All-America selection by the American Baseball Coaches Association and the Baseball Writers Association.


Wanted: tomorrow's women leaders today

The Women's Center is taking applications through 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, for its annual Women's Institute for Leadership Development (WILD).

Twenty-five students will be accepted for the fall program. Students may apply on their own, and faculty may recommend students for the program.

For more information or to apply, contact Julie Dodd, Women's Center director, at 683-4109 or jdodd@odu.edu.


Educational Foundation board adds new members

Four new members, including three alumni, recently joined the Old Dominion University Educational Foundation board of trustees.

They are: Janet P. Ellis (M.P.A. '78), division director, Hampton Roads Division, Metro Information Services; Kirkland M. Kelley, partner, Kaufman and Canoles; Ruth M. Martin '80, associate director for program integration, NASA Langley Research Center; and Rosemary Windsor '76, vice president for Olympic and corporate events, United Parcel Service.

The Educational Foundation receives, administers and distributes funds and property in support of the educational activities and objectives of the institution. Since its inception in 1955, the foundation has managed the university's contributions and assets that have now grown to more than $90 million.


Voter registration forms available on campus

As an institution that participates in Title IV funding, Old Dominion is providing voter registration application forms and guides in Webb Center and Rollins Hall, as well as at the off-campus higher education centers, in the coming weeks.

Virginia residents must turn in applications to the State Board of Elections 29 days before they are allowed to vote.

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