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STENBERG NAMED EVERGREENER OF THE M3NTH
"Institutions are often blessed with a person whose !|
commitment, energy and dreams are so close to the
heart of the enterprise, that that person is often
thought of as being as much a part of the institution
as its charter, buildings, trees and classrooms." So
read a note slipped under our door from the Secret
Quacker Society. "Larry Stenberg is such a person
for Evergreen. Known as 'Mr. Super Saturday, Mr.
Founding Festival, Mr. Everything," his creativity,
sensitivity and love for the college has inspired us
all. We are proud to select him as February's
Evergreener of the Month."
"I thought I was going to be a public schoolteacher," says Stenberg when reflecting upon his
path to Evergreen. Receiving degrees from the Univer-I
sity of Washington and the University of Puget Sound,
he accepted an offer in 1961 to coordinate student
activities at U.P.S. and realized how much he enjoyed working in higher education.
In 1970, after nine years at U.P.S., Stenberg was headed for a new job in—no,
not Olympia, but Hawaii. However, a fateful phone call to a writer he had never
met led to a decision to give up the island paradise for mud, trailers and dreams.
The writer was Evergreen Vice President Joe Shoben. Stenberg, who had read many of
his works, asked for a half-hour appointment to meet him. "That half hour," relates Stenberg, "stretched into a five or six-hour dinner conversation. A week
later I was asked to interview for the position of director of Counseling." The
rest, as they say, is history. He then became dean of Enrollment Services, a position he held until 1985, when he became director of Alumni and Community Relations.
"It's an exciting time," he says of his current job, "the alumni population
will double in the next few years and spread out all over the country. It's going
to be a real challenge to keep in touch with them and serve their needs. I've also
developed a deep respect for the importance of Conference Services. It not only
provides a constant stream of very interesting, educational programs on campus,
but is a real service to staff, faculty and students."
Asked about his future, Stenberg pauses reflectively and says he doesn't plan
to leave the planet in the near future. "I hope," he adds, "to have the opportunity to remind myself and others every day for the rest of my life of the
absolute necessity of stopping the nuclear arms race."
Asked what's he's gained from the college, Stenberg replies, "Evergreen is a
very demanding, at times, exhausting place. But because of the support, the talent
and commitment of colleagues and students, it's been incredibly gratifying, both
personally and professionally—an education beyond ray highest expectations."
We thank you, Larry, for being a bright light of that education for all of us.
Congratulations on being Evergreener of the Month!
Newsletter
The Evergreen State College
February 27, 1987
FOUNDING FESTIVAL BEGINS WEDNESDAY
Whether you've been working here 20 years or 20 days, whether you enrolled as a
"mud days" original in 1971 or attended your first seminar this quarter, whether
you've supported Evergreen since 1967 or just moved to town, the Founding Festival
is for and about you. "This celebration," says Founding Festival Chairman Larry
Stenberg, "not only honors the people who built Evergreen, but celebrates the men
and women who are sustaining the dream now and into the future." The following is
a brief overview of the week's events.
Wednesday
Governor Booth Gardner, President Joe 0lander and a member of the Squaxin Nation
will open festivities at 9 a.m. in the Library Lobby. The ceremony will be
followed by a Legislative panel discussion, featuring Senators Nita Rinehart, Dan
Grimm, Katharine Allen and former State Senator Gordon Sandison. Thurston County
Commissioner Les Eldridge will moderate.
A community-wide reception, complete with a mammoth cake, begins at 10 a.m. in
the CAB MALL, where a 30-minute multimedia retrospective will be shown throughout
the week. Campus tours of everything from studios to the steam tunnels take place
from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. Tour schedules will be available in the Library Lobby.
What was it like to plan a college? How does today compare with the visions of
yesterday and where will Evergreen be tomorrow? These and other questions will be
discussed by 11 founding faculty members at noon in CAB 110.
Don't miss the past-come-to-life through photo, poster and memorabilia exhibits in the Library Lobby, Library Circulation area and the first floor of the CAB.
Coordinators of student organizations host an open house on the third floor of
the Library from 3-6 p.m. "Barnum," a rollicking musical about America's greatest
showman opens it's March 4-7 production at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Ticket
information is available at 866-6833.
Thursday
Academic programs will show their stuff through displays and activities. A schedule of academic activities, which begins at 9 a.m., will be available at the
Library Lobby entrance. Women's and ethnic perspectives on Evergreen will be
shared by First Peoples and women faculty members at noon in Library 2100.
Friday
Academic presentations begin again at 9 a.m. A panel of alumni will discuss life
after graduation day and how their Evergreen experience relates to their professional and civic roles at noon in CAB 110.
A Geoduck Roll Call of all graduates begins at 9 a.m. at the base of the Clock
Tower. Call ext. 6128 if you'd like to help.
Dr. John Maguire, president of Claremont University and Graduate School,
cont'd on page 2.
FOUNDING FESTIVAL cont'd from front page
delivers the Festival's keynote address at 7 p.m. in
the Library Lobby. Maguire is an outstanding speaker
and author on the value of a liberal arts education.
Evergreen goes to the movies at 8:30 p.m. in
Lecture Hall 1, where alumni works in film, video,
computer graphics and animation will delight audiences until midnight. Many of the artists, several of
whom are now prominent filmmakers, will be on hand to
discuss their works.
Saturday
Alumni will be honored this day, beginning with a
lunch and welcome by President Olander in CAB 110.
Lively discussions on the impact of graduates in the
workplace follows at 2 p.m. in CAB 110 and 108.
Like the lion of March, Evergreen's own mad genius of satire, Librarian
Emeritus Malcolm Stilson, returns to the Recital Hall stage to whip up a whirlwind
of laughs. A trip down "Geoduck Lane" runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Then it's time for a gala, 6:30 p.m. banquet featuring former trustees, Evergreen's past presidents, President Olander and Board of Trustees Chairman Dick
Page. Tickets, which are on sale through noon on Monday, March 2, can be purchased
at the President's Office for $20. Banquet tickets also include admission to the
Grand Finale Dance, featuring Swingshift, the best
big band sound in the Northwest. Separate admission
for the 9 p.m. dance is $3 students and $6 general.
Sunday
International Women's Day opens at 11 a.m. with a keynote speech by Representative
Jennifer Belcher in Library 4300. A slide/talk on El Salvador will be given by
Alumna Donna Eckanrade at 1 p.m. An international potluck follows at 2:30 p.m.,
while "Vford of Mouth," a women's performing group, entertains at 3 P- m - All these
events, which take place in Library 4300, are free and childcare will be provided.
"Motherlode," a spirited Northwest group, performs at 5 p.m. in the Library
Lobby, followed at 7 p.m. by Linda Tillery, one of the finest singers on the contemporary Rhythm and Blues scene. Tickets for the "Motherlode" concert are $5,
while admission to the Tillery concert is $7. Tickets for admission to both concerts can be purchased for $10.50. Call ext. 6162 for complete details.
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EVERGREENERS IN THE NEWS
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The Founding Festival Committee is trying to contact all early Greeners for next
month's big bash. Please call ext. 5001 if you have any clues as to the whereabouts of the following folks: Lee Anderson, Richard Anderson, Jose Arguelles,
Christine Cody, Medardo Delgado, Peggy Dickenson, Cruz Esquivel, Pamela Fox, Ted
Gerstl, Carol Olexa, Chuck Pailthorp and Jack Webb.
Three Greener Cheers for Data Entry Operators Kelli Noonan and Tina Sweeney
for beating the industry standard of a 5% data entry error rate. Daily Operations
Supervisor Beth Hartmann reports that Noonan and Sweeney have more than cut the
standard figure in half with a 2.3% rate, and she's willing to bet, that with more
experience, the duo will push the rate down even further. Way to go!
Performing Arts Manager Ed Trujillo has received a three-year appointment
from Governor Gardner to the Washington State Art Commission. His duties include
allocating approximately $5 million to state art programs and lobbying legislators
to support the arts.
Speedy Geoducks Dept: Junior Jim Schultz won last weekend's Cathlamet/Puget
Island Half Marathon Run with a time of 1:13.43 for the 10k course. Alum Sue
Clynch placed second in her age division with a 1:31.0 time, while Alum Neil
Gleichman finished seventh overall in the 10,000 meter race with a 35:05 clocking.
Recreation Center Staffers Corey Meador (a.k.a. Doc Stretch) and Pete Steilberg
finished first and second, respectively, in the two-mile race.
Artsy Geoducks Dept: Evergreen's Information Services and Graphics team
won kudos in the annual Communications Awards competition sponsored by District
VIII of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Graphic
Designers Brad Clemmons and Marianne Kawaguchi and Information Services Director
Mark Clemens and Information Specialist Keith Eisner won a Silver (second place)
for the 1987-88 Catalog and a Bronze (third prize) for the 1985-86 series of the
Evergreen Reviews. Kawaguchi also won an Honorable Mention for the 1986 Tribute to
Japan poster. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the CASE organization is for
independent school, college and university officers who work in institutional
advancement. Members of the District VIII area represent Alaska, Montana, Idaho,
Washington, Oregon, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Thrifty Geoducks Dept: Do you ever wonder what good the extra effort to
recycle aluminum cans, paper or glass does? "Plenty," says Student Kirk Haffner,
campus recycling coordinator. Recently our stockpile of aluminum and glass was
picked up and marketed by Westside Recycling. Haffner reports that "650 pounds of
aluminum was picked up, representing a substantial savings to the college and the
community." He explains that recycling a quarter-ton of aluminum saves 2600 pounds
of bauxite ore (a depleted resource), 1300 pounds of chemicals and over 14,000
kilowatt-hours of electricity. In addition, the recycled aluminum reduces the
amount of landfill waste and lowers the college's dumping costs. One more plus:
Westside Recycling is a non-profit organization that provides employment and
training for the mentally handicapped. So keep on recycling, Geoducks!
February 13, 1987
FYI— History
by Assistant to the President Stan Marshburn
The 50th Legislature is closing out its fifth week and
early predictions appear to be true—this is the session
for higher education. The atmosphere is generally so supportive that many of the institutional representatives
are wondering if we're in the wrong state capitol.
The most significant issue before the Legislature is
the biennial budget and Governor Gardner's comprehensive
package of additional support for public education. Of
equal interest is the tax proposal necessary to fund the
increased expenditures.
Following the governor's agenda, the Democraticallycontrolled Legislature began the second week of the
session with budget and revenue hearings. Evergreen's
hearings were very well received, especially in the
House, where legislators listened attentively to
President Joe Olander for 90 minutes. Our formal presentation supported the governor's request for Evergreen and
for the higher education system as a whole. How the
Legislature responds will have much to do with the
state's revenue forecast due to appear early next month.
Besides the budget, the governor has requested two
pieces of legislation which we are following quite
closely. The first is the Distinguished Professorship
Bill, which would help colleges establish endowments to
provide additional support for distinguished faculty.
Institutions raising $250,000 from private sources for
such an endowment would be eligible for a state match for
the same amount. Another bill of interest to Evergreen
calls for a $5 million "Fund for Excellence," encouraging
experimentation and creativity in undergraduate education.
•Over 150 bills are being tracked, which range from
creating a wellness program and two additional holidays
for state employees to merging Eastern Washington
University and Washington State University.
There is every indication that this will be a long,
tough session. It's ultimately a question of budget and
taxes, and a lot of convincing has to take place before
there is a majority to support either.
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by the
Numbers
Evergreen Graduates
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
30
285
448
585
674
620
641
571
525
555
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
678
650
658
667
568
8155
Fall Enrollments
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
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FTE
1121
1977
2383
2537
2523
2496
2405
2198
2261
2568
2623
2386
2473
2513
2761
2838
Head
Count
1178
2035
2327
2446
2507
2636
2544 .
2322
2514
2805
2766
2611
2717
2826
2980
2965
AMERICA'S
STATE
COLLEGES
AND
UNIVERSITIES
"A SMART INVESTMENT." EVERGREEN, AS A MEMBER OF THE
American Association of State Colleges and Universities f'-..:.j
(AASCU), has joined a national campaign, promoting state
and university colleges. The message, as depicted in the
logo at left, is simple and straightforward: "America's
State Colleges and Universities are affordable, accessible and offer post-secondary opportunities of the
highest quality." The national campaign, headquartered in
Washington D . C . , also stresses the fact that AASCU member
institutions are essential to the economic and cultural
enrichment of their local and state communities.
The three-year campaign, which began last fall, is
promoting public colleges through a booklet entitled "10
Secrets for Getting A Great College Education," a
valuable communications tool, which shows the real investment value of a college education. Call Information
Services at ext. 6128 if you'd like a copy.
TRUSTEES APPROVE SUMMER SCHOOL RATE INCREASE, HEAR HOUSING AND ADMISSION REPORTS
Evergreen's board of trustees approved a recommendation to increase summer school
tuition at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 11. The increase, which
is only for Summer Quarter, 1987, follows a Higher Education Coordinating Board
recommendation that tuitions at all schools be raised by 4.95% this fall.
Evergreen adopted the 4.95% increase plus 10% for Washington residents only.
"This increase," explains Assistant Vice President for Academics Karen Wynkoop,
is a necessary move toward making summer school self-supporting."
Dean of Admissions Arnaldo Rodriguez reported that applications for Fall
Quarter are up a whopping 120% from applications received at this time last year.
As of last week, 1579 applications have been received as compared to 717 last
February, and 390 in February, 1984. Rodriguez also reported that Evergreen should
finish the year very close to the funded level of 2600 FTE.
The good news, however, does not come without problems. If the current rate
of applications continues, says Rodriguez, the college may have to close application for Fall Quarter within the next two weeks. The trustees requested a work
session on the findings of the Admissions DTF in the near future.
Trustees also learned that Rossiter Glen Inc., a Vancouver firm, has been
awarded the bid to construct new campus housing units. The p.rm, which was founded
in 1966, has constructed 300 apartment units in the last two years. "We're very
pleased with Rossiter Glen's designs," said Vice President Gail Martin. In her
report to the board, she explained that the plans called for structures that will
house no more than 25 students per building. Minimal change to the environment is
expected as only 58 out of the hundreds of trees on the building site (near the
campus playfields) are planned to be cut down. The residencies, which will house
approximately 200 students, are scheduled to be completed by September.
The board also welcomed new staff representative Susan Ramsauer, Cooperative
Education counselor, who will be happy to discuss board issues with all Evergreeners at ext. 6391.
DON'T BE LEFT OUT. YOU, TOO, CAN TALK TO GREENERS FROM GROSSE POINTE TO GRANDVIEW!
Volunteers are still needed for Phone-A-Thon, 1987. Over $12,000 has been raised
(as of Tuesday, February 10). Your help is needed to reach the $30,000 goal by
February 25. Call ext. 6565 as soon as you finish this sentence. Thank you!
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CLAREMONT PRESIDENT TO KEYNOTE FOUNDING FESTIVAL
Dr. John D. Maguire, president of Claremont University
Center and Graduate School in California, will deliver
the Founding Festival keynote address at 7 p.m. on
Friday, March 6, in the Library Lobby.
Maguire, an internationally respected teacherscholar-administrator, is a specialist in the relation
of religious thought to contemporary society. A dry,
esoteric field of study? Perhaps for some, but not for
Maguire whose life, academic and otherwise, was profoundly influenced by a seminary roommate: the Reverend
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Alabama native was 18 and King was 21 when the
two were assigned as roommates at the Crozer Theological
Seminary in Pennsylvania. Maguire told the San Bernadino
Sun (January 18, 1987) that the chance arrangment
resulted in "the first abiding interracial friendship I
had as a white Southerner." It also propelled the Yale
Divinity School graduate into a lifelong commitment to
civil rights and social justice.
In 1961, at King's urging, Maguire joined the Freedom Riders on a perilous,
integrated bus ride through Georgia and Alabama. Facing angry crowds throughout
the trip, the riders were arrested in Montgomery, Maguire's hometown, when they
attempted to buy bus tickets for Jackson, Mississippi.
In addition to many other duties, Maguire is currently a permanent trustee of
the Martin Luther King Center for Social Change, a director of the NAACP (West
Coast) Legal Defense and Education Fund, and a member of the Los Angeles Humanitas
Council. He has written extensively on education, religion and race relations.
, Before becoming President of Claremont in 1981, Maguire served as president of
the State University of New York at Old Westbury for 11 years and taught at Yale
and Wesleyan Universities and Silliman University in the Phillipines.
"We are delighted and honored to feature Dr. Maguire as our keynote speaker,"
says Founding Festival Chairman Larry Stenberg, "His insights into education and
society are deep and well-founded by a lifetime of commitment and compassion."
Maguire's 7 p.m. speech is free and open to the public, as are most of the
events which celebrate Evergreen's 20th birthday. The Opening Ceremony takes place
on Wednesday, March 4, at 9 a.m. when President Joe Olander welcomes the community
and distinguished guests. State Senators Nita Rinehart and Dan Grimm and Former
State Senator Gordon Sandison will participate in a legislative panel moderated by
Thurston County Commissioner Les Eldridge.
A Founding Faculty panel will reminisce about the early" days, discuss the
progress and setbacks of the past two decades and take a look at the future at
noon in CAB 110, also on Wednesday. Meanwhile a multi-media Evergreen retrospective will be shown continuously in the CAB Mall. The day concludes with a special
evening reception (R.S.V.P. only) for community and campus members from 5-7 p.m.
in Library 4300.
Other Festival highlights include an Alumni Film Festival on Friday, March 6,
at 8:30 p.m. in LH1, an alumni luncheon on Saturday, March 7, in CAB 110, a
Malcolm Stilson musical satire in the Recital Hall at 4 p.m. and a banquet in
Library 4300 at 6:30 p.m. (ticket information is available at ext. 6100). The week
comes to an elegant close with a Grand Finale Dance in the Library Lobby, at 9
p.m. A complete schedule of all Festival events will appear in the next Newsletter.
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