Mark Aydelotte (Office of University Communications) was named to the Advisory Council on Communications and Public Affairs of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. The association, chaired by Fresno State President John Welty, represents more than 400 public colleges, universities and systems of higher education throughout the U.S. and its territories, where 3 million students are enrolled.

Alejandro Calderon-Urrea (Biology) was interviewed on BBC 5 Radio about the role of genetics in an individual's physical abilities, specifically dancing. Calderon-Urrea, who admitted he loves to dance, said during the 6-minute interview that a combination of factors in the genes allows an individual to be a good dancer. Listen to the interview here.

Michael Gorman (Dean of Library Services) was interviewed by National Public Radio’s “Weekend Edition” in his role as president of the American Library Association about the impact of Patriot Act requirements for libraries to disclose their patrons’ reading material.
		Michael Gorman

Peter Robertson (Alumni Relations) recently presented his MBA thesis, "A Study of Fresno State Alumni: An Assessment of Needs, Wants and Desires" at the West Coast Membership Group 2005 Winter Conference at Montana State University.

David Zoldoske (Center for Irrigation Technology) was vice chair of the AB 2717 Landscape Task Force, appointed by the California Urban Water Conservation Council to find ways to cut the amount of water used on landscaping. The task force estimated up to 1 million acre-feet – about one-third of the water used to irrigate plantings now – could be saved through a mix of legislative, administrative and regulatory changes.

Publications

George B. Kauffman (Chemistry, Emeritus) published "Drug Discovery," The Chemical Educator, 10, 409-410 (2005); "Polymer Chemistry, ibid., 10, 410-412 (2005); "Drug Discovery History," ibid., 10, 412-414 (2005); "Design flaws [Intelligent Design is not science]," The Fresno Bee, E2 (October 9, 2005); "Valley Voices: Discover the fun in chemistry toys [National Chemistry Week, 2005]," ibid., B9 (October 15, 2005); "No doubt [Intelligent Design is religion not science]," ibid., B8 November 15, 2005); "More on 'intelligent design'," Chemical & Engineering News, 83(43), 6 (2005); "A Look Back at ACS National Presidents, XIII. Edward Ray Weidlein 1887-1983," The Hexagon of Alpha Chi Sigma, 96(3), 64 (Fall, 2005); "A Look Back at ACS National Presidents, XIV. Frank Clifford Whitmore 1887-1947," ibid., 96(3), 65 (Fall, 2005); "The Harmonious Universe: The Beauty and Unity of Scientific Understanding," Canadian Chemical News (L'Actualité Chimique Canadienne), 57(9), 11 (2005); "Coordination Chemistry: History," in "Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry," second edition, edited by R. Bruce King, John Wiley & Sons: Chichester, England, NY, 2005, Vol. II, pp. 1031-1053; and "Thomas Graham: 200 years on," Education in Chemistry, 38, 151-152, 155 (November, 2005).