Spring 2004 Volume 27, Number One

F E A T U R E S

  Researcher Develops Technology to Make Roads and Bridges Smart n By Jim Davis
Professor Samir Shoukry is developing sensors and a device designed to make roads and bridges last longer, and relay important information to engineers when in need of repair.
  Not Your Parents' Dorms n By Kathy Deweese
Student housing at WVU has come a long way in a short time. New dorms, chefs, mentors, and Freshman Interest Groups all enhance the total student experience.
  Do You Remember When . . . ?
College life can be stressful . . . and fun. Every WVU student has found special moments somewhere in Morgantown. Join other alumni here for a trip down memory lane as they tell about their favorite places in Morgantown. Includes online additions.
  A Work in Progress n By Kassy Kelley
A glimpse of the diverse research being conducted at WVU. Includes research on electricity networks, forensic accounting and fraud investigation, nanotechnology, and polymer recycling.
  Milan Puskar Gives $20 Million to WVU n By Pam Fronko
WVU renames the football stadium after Milan Puskar gives the largest gift in WVU Foundation History.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 D E P A R T M E N T S

Reflection Old Technology

Letters to the Editor Memories of Old Mountaineer Field, What's Up Sunnyside? Includes online additions.

Pathways Geological Mapping in Alaska, Chemistry Research Receives National Recognition, Forensics Receives Federal Funding, Homeland Security Receives Federal Funding, Water Resources Institute to Receive Funds, Examining Weight Gain in Children, WVU Welcomes Spanish Nonprofit Foundation, Studying Couples in their Golden Years, Journalism Professor Receives Diversity Grant u Compiled by Bill Nevin

Around Campus and Beyond Homecoming Court, Nehlen and Faini Honored, Three Honored at Student Affairs Ceremony, Performance Hall Dedicated, Honoring Men Instrumental in Obtaining Mountaineer Field Support, Business Hall of Fame, Special Ed Program Reaches Out to Rural Teachers, College of Creative Arts Awarded Benedum Grant, New Daily Athenaeum Editors, Former Administrator Named Texas Tech President, WVU and City Enhance Communication Equipment u Compiled by Sarah Gould

Foundation Highlights Chemistry Department Renamed, Flight Nurse Honored, $2 Million+ Unitrust, Bob Evans Makes Generous Donation, Prior Planning Allows Help for Medical Students and Faculty

Hail, West Virginia West Virginia Soccer, Wrestling, Gymnastics

Book Reviews Consulting: The Business that Generates Mega Dollars and Puts You in Control of Your Financial Future; Father's Troubles; 45 RPM: The History, Heroes, and Villains of a Pop Music Revolution; Orpheus' Blues

Alumni Association Achievements and Transitions, Serving Up Nutrition in Iraq

Great Aspirations Michael Stolarczyk Uses Emotional Intelligence u By Tim Terman and Laura Spitznogle

Expressions Cease the Budget Cuts u By Irene C. Berger

 


FRONT COVER: The formation of Cheat Lake was completed in 1925 and has been a favorite summer hangout ever since. Photography by Dan Friend.

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