Journal-News, Monday, Nov. 8, 1999
Miami University honored alumnus Gen. Joseph Ralston, vice chairman of the
Joint  Chiefs of Staff, with an honorary degree Friday night.  Ralston was
on campus to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Miami University ROTC.
Quotes Ralston.
And:
"Everybody has a Story" section features Nancy and Jim Sturgeon, who were
named this year's Parents of the Year by Miami University.  Includes a
photo of the Sturgeons.
And:
Sen. Mike DeWine will deliver the W.A. Hammond Lecture on The American
Tradition 7 p.m. Thursday at Miami University.
And:
Arts column mentions a recital by soprano Audrey Luna, Robert Thomas being
the soloist in Franz Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major with the
Miami University Symphony Orchestra and students from 11 schools in the
east central region of the Association of Collegiate Schools of
Architecture coming to Miami for an annual meeting this weekend.

Journal-News, Sunday, Nov. 7
Photo of Gen. Joseph Ralston (alumnus) tossing the coin before the
Akron/Miami football game Saturday.
And:
Miami student Jeffrey Wax was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from The
LeaderShape Institute because of his success at implementing a proposal to
educate non-Jews at Miami about Judaism and Jewish culture.
And:
Despite disturbing national statistics about Americans' financial habits,
experts say they are optimistic that financial planning is for everyone,
and self-education and attitude are two major ingredients that anyone can
supply toward successful money management.  Miami University's continuing
education department and consultants at Bailey & Associates have been
offering workshops twice a year since 1986.
And:
What started in 1996 as six friends planning a vacation to Lake Tahoe
became 270 acquaintances from all over the world meeting to celebrate a
common connection: The television western "Bonanza."  After Carla Ledford
(administrative secretary, Hamilton campus) and five other members of an
amateur Internet writers group found out the dates they had selected
coincided with the 40-year anniversary of the debut of the show, their
theme was established.  As they planned their trip, word spread quickly and
the group grew.  Includes a photo of Ledford and two others at the
Ponderosa Ranch.
And:
Listing of the 1999-2000 officers for the Miami University Hamilton Student
Government Association who were inducted at a recent meeting.

The Cincinnati Enquirer, Saturday, Nov. 6
Randy McNutt's column says former Miami University president Phillip
Shriver will speak on "The Amish, Mormons and Shakers of Early Ohio" at the
Warren County Historical Society in Lebanon.
And:
Story about Goggin Ice Arena's "Tiny Tots" ice skating class quotes Marcia
Williams (skating coordinator) and includes a photo of Miami student and
skating instructor Linsey Starck helping 3-year-old Kyra Reisenfeld.
And:
Richard Burkhardt (alumnus) was one of two Hamilton police officers sworn
in Friday.

The Cincinnati Enquirer, Sunday, Nov. 7
"Get to It" column mentions special programs for kids at the Miami
University Art Museum Sunday.
And:
Calendar items for a performance by composer-in-residence Bright Sheng,
lecture by Sen. Mike DeWine as part of W.A. Hammond Lecture on The American
Tradition and a performance by blues artist Keb'Mo' at Miami University
Hamilton.

The Register-Herald, Wednesday, Nov. 3
Miami University Middletown will host an open house program Saturday, Nov. 6.

Dayton Daily News, Sunday, Nov. 7
Calendar item for Miami University Hamilton continuing ed class.

Dayton Daily News, Saturday, Nov. 6
"Life Line, Things to Do" column includes Miami University's World
Percussion Concerts.

Elsewhere in education:

Dayton Daily News, Saturday, Nov. 6
University of Dayton alumnus, John McHale, pledged $10 million toward UD's
$150 million "Call to Lead" fund-raising campaign.

Dayton Daily News, Monday, Nov. 8
A lawsuit by a student who objected to the use of his student fees to
support liberal campus groups at the University of Wisconsin could change
the way fees are spent on college campuses nationwide.  The U.S. Supreme
Court, which is to hear the case Tuesday, will decide whether public
universities can use mandatory student activity fees to subsidize campus
groups that pursue political goals.
And:
About 150 Lehigh University students protested the school's program to curb
binge drinking, saying the policy hurts campus spirit and has prompted some
students to abuse drugs.

Kristal Humphrey
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