WCU News Archives 2007 Creating a campus climate free from acts of intolerance A campus visit by one of her generation’s most accomplished poets The University’s annual children’s literature conference includes Nobel laureate in children’s poetry. Robert Bedford – West Chester musician is one of the few performing artists worldwide certified in the Alexander Technique. Tadeusz Slawek – Q &A: Visiting Polish scholar shares prospective on higher education Idna Corbett – West Chester dean takes part in nationwide Hispanic student success study. New student residence halls will offer the “suite” life. Wyoming artist creates sculpture of University’s Golden Ram. Jennifer Dawson – University opens region’s only clinic for autistic children. University program aimed at helping new students succeed. New computer stations, self-service style, installed in library. University’s Frederick Douglass Scholars program – a stepping stone to teaching Nadine Bean – Social work professor discovered new ways to serve Katrina victims. Fall semester begins with record high numbers in freshmen class. Anita Foeman – Course in intercultural communication focuses on the subtleties of diversity. Karen Vanlandingham – Director of University’s planetarium offers lessons skyward. Yoko Hashimoto-Sinclair – Professor’s years of theater experience spans five continents and hundreds of productions. Diane Delaney – Music education teacher believes music appreciation starts when kids are very young. Gary Coutu – Today’s geographers, like West Chester’s Gary Coutu, are more than map makers. Margaret Ottley – Sports psychologist to help U.S. track and field team reach peak performance in Beijing. Frank Fish – Biologist studies the alligator’s death roll. Gopal Sankaran – Public health professor appointed governing councilor for the American Public Health Association’s International Health leadership team. Marc Gagne – Q &A: West Chester astronomer part of team that discovered new star in the southern hemisphere.