A Note from the Editor
THE BEST PART of publishing issue No. 1 of ask. magazine was hearing from you. We had dozens of e-mails and letters about the magazine, and the vast majority of comments was similar to this: “I have just finished reading the first installment of ask. magazine… WOW… Thank you for this commendable effort.”
It may sound odd, but we were also thankful for the handful of critical comments we received because they caused us to think about issues such as using recycled paper and cutting costs. We have cut corners and are happy to say the paper you are holding is recycled. Our original intent was to publish twice a year, but with budget constraints, we have decided, for now, to publish only once a year, in January. Each story in this issue, in some way, reflects our common desire to challenge and change society for the better. The faculty researchers highlighted here are working on projects that are not purely academic. Their work is driven by its potential to make the world a better place. Their students, some of whom are featured in this issue, tell how they have been challenged and changed by their classroom experiences.
As you can imagine, it takes a team to put ask. magazine together. We want to recognize the dedication and talent of several people, including publications coordinator Ed Sala and designer Jessica Evans. Once again this year, everyone at University Publishing gave us their best, and they deserve a public “thank you” and “job well done.” Several members of our University Marketing Communications group played an important role in this issue. We specifically want to thank Nella Letizia, John Sutherland, George Bedirian, Shelly Hanks, and Bob Hubner for their support, input, and contributions. The assistance of Kathey-Lee Galvin, Dean Couture’s spring 2003 research assistant, and Kacie Fischer, our Edward R. Murrow School of Communication intern, is also greatly appreciated. We hope that you find this issue provocative, informative, and entertaining. Whatever you find it, your opinions matter, so please write to us.
Best wishes in all your endeavors,
Gary Lindsey |
