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Run independently by cadets since 1907 $ 1 . 0 0 Volume XGVUI Friday, March 4th, 2005 Number 19 Courtyard to be Resurfaced By Brad Steidle CUET News Writer The New Barracks courtyard will have a new look when cadets return for the fall semester o f 2005. Over the summer, school officials plan to have the New Barracks courtyard resurfaced to help with the growing problems caused by leaks in the existing surface. The resurfacing of the courtyard is a part o f Gen. Peay’s “Vision 2039.” It is one of the main parts of a barracks overhaul that is scheduled to take place this summer along with fixing other plumbing issues in Old Barracks. The existing courtyard is not a ground floor as it may appear. The courtyard serves as a roof over many rooms below barracks, * * T h c € T l t iV 3 barracks concourse rooms, and should be the First Class e x i s t i u g S U V fc iC e done before the Lounge, and many . j j j i Corps returns for Will be removed the beginning of j 1 the year. This is to down to the existing green courtyard floor is, will be replaced by 18-square-inch tiles. “This work is all being done in an effort to improve quality of life for cadets,” said Col. Hammond. The type o f tile that will be laid down was selected by Gen. Peay as he stood in the New Barracks courtyard to examine the options. A tan^rown color was selected to try and match the existing colors in barracks, for example the rail colors and the color o f the walls as you enter barracks. “I wanted to make sure the tile would be something that would be able to be maintained,” said Sgt. Maj. Neal, sergeant major to the Corps o f Cadets, “It needed to be something that can be easily cleaned.” The project will commence right after cadets more. The existing surface lets water leak tlirough and into these locations vmisports.com even concrete slab at the bottom. i f and Grounds c o n t i n u a l l y attempts to repair the damaged surface. “The entire existing surface will be removed down to the concrete slab at the bottom,” said Col. Hammond, director o f Cconstruction and maintenance at VMI. The floor will then be built back up to the same level it is at now. The top, where the ensure the project does not interfere with the arrival of new cadets on post. The design for the new tiles and work done to the New Barracks courtyard was done by Clark-Nexsen. The contract for the work has not yet been decided, but a contractor should be selected by the March 9. “I think the redoing of the courtyard will be helpful,” said See C o u rty ard on page 6 Vacancy in the Basketball Coach’s Office By Andy Karnes Cadet Sports w riter Bart Bellairs, VMI’s all-time leader in career wins, will no longer be roaming the sidelines of VMI basketball games. He will still be playing an active role in the Keydets’ success next season, however. Athletic director Donnie White aimounced earlier this week that Bellairs’ eleventh season is his last with the Keydets as the head Institute for Honor: In Review coach. Bart Bellairs came to VMI with a wealth o f experience fi-om which to draw, but only one year o f head coaching experience at the collegiate level at Wilkes University. Bellairs coaching experience included a number of assistant-level positions, including the University o f Maryland (1986), the University o f Massachusetts (1987-88), and James Madison University (1989-1994). Bellairs then foimd himself at VMI as Joe Cantafio’s replacement on the Keydet bench in April o f 1994, ready to tackle his second head coaching position. Upon arriving at VMI, Bellairs quickly found his stride and received many accolades, including the Virginia State Division I Coach o f the Year, Southern Conference Coach o f the Year, and Sports Illustrated’s Unknown Coach o f the See Bellairs on page 6 By Tim Beckley Cadet News Writer Despite this weekend’s frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall, the annual Institute for Honor was held on February 25-26. The weather though did force the cancellation o f a scheduled parade to be conducted by the Corps in recognition o f the conference. The Institute for Honor was a joint venture with VMI, W&L, and the Marshall Foundation. The conference this year revolved around the legacy o f Gen. George C. Marshall. It featured several speakers delivering oratories on Marshall, question and answer sessions, as well as a President’s Reception. Marshall started his impressive military career at VMI and later fathered the Marshall Plan, which dictated the reconstruction after the horror o f World War II. Col. Tom Davis ’62, professor of history at VMI, commented on the conference and the Marshall legacy, “I think that many o f us came away fi-om the conference with the belief that more must be done to perpetuate the memory and example o f General Marshall. My generation... grew up revering the man; younger people are not nearly as aware o f him. including cadets at VMI. We need, I believe, to set aside some time each year at VMI when cadets are made aware o f Marshall’s service to this country and to western civili2ation. When it comes to World War II, he was ‘the organizer o f victory,’ His service as secretary o f state after the war was equally significant, as the driving force behind the Marshall Plan. He became the only career military person ever to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace (1953)... and it is up to us to perpetuate his example and his memory.” The conference was considered a success with nearly 200 people in attendance. The success of VMI’s Sununer Undergraduate Research Initiative (SURI) has drawn in some extra attention. VMI database Glee Club Performs to Help Historic Theater «s„mmer Time, and By Mike Hughes Cadet News Writer -------------rn rG IS rn tn rp e r fo rm e d at the historic Byrd Theater in Richmond on February 27 to raise money to benefit the theater restoration. The project to raise money to restore the theater was a result o f the efforts o f the strong Alumni Association presence in Richmond. “Someone contacted the cadet staff, and Mrs. Stephanie Clark set it up. She deserves a lot of credit,” S-4 Lieutenant and senior member of the Glee Club Robert Gibson said. “Our concerts are always free,” Gibson said conceming the $10 cost o f tickets sold at the door to the concert. The proceeds, however, all went to the Byrd Theater Foundation to gain the capital to refurbish the 76-year-old, 1300- seat theater. According to Gibson, the line of guests waiting to get in extended out the door and down the sidewalk. “They [the Foundation] worked really hard to spread the word around Richmond,” Gibson said, “They made bona-fide posters of us, and every restaurant we went into in the vicinity had them. Normally we just print out flyers on Word.” Cadets were hosted by alumni in the Richmond area. “Thanks to a generous alumni chapter, we had a place to stay,” Gibson said. The performance itself was preceded by a video on the history of the theater, followed by a half-hour performance by Mr. Bob Gulledge on the “Mighty Wurlitzer Organ,” which rises from the floor o f the stage. For the concert , the Glee Club started out with a patriotic ensemble and continued the concert with an upbeat tone. “The audience got a kick out of our Clancy Brothers music,” Gibson said, referring to the club’s selection of Irish music. The club also performed a relatively new piece. “We started a hymn called ‘The Lord is My Hope.’ Terry Slack accompanied on a trumpet and for less than a month’s practice did really well,” Gibson said. Not only did the Glee Club perform for a live audience, but the theater also recorded them for fi'ee. “I appreciated that because of our new soloists,” Gibson commented. Details on the CD o f the concert will be available on the Glee Club’s web page. The Glee Club normally ends its performances by asking alumni in the audience to come on stage to smg the “Doxology.” While the alumni m the audience could not get on stage because o f the construction o f the theater, according to Gibson, forty to fifty alumni in the audience stood to sing, demonstrating the presence of alumni support. The theater, although needing restoration, serves to entertain the community in more ways than one. Not only can concerts be held there, but films are played there as well, drawing large crowds, especially in the summer months. “We’d like to thank the Richmond community and the commandant’s staff for working so hard,” Gibson said, “It was one of the best concerts o f my cadetship.” Academy o f ^ Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Review of Oscars (Page 7) The Humor Page (Flip Over and Find Out) “To Inform the VM Community By Mary Kathryn Osborne Cadet News Writer ihis summer marks the fourth year VMI has supported students who choose to stay at VMI and participate in undergraduate research. Col. James Turner, director of undergraduate research, explained, “Research provides cadets exposure to real-world problems and helps them to get a head start on skills and leadership. The students become experts in a small field within their discipline.” Summer undergraduate research provides cadets an opportunity to leam one on one with a faculty mentor. The research many of the cadets participate in is cutting-edge, and VMI is unique in the fact that so many cadets are afforded the opportunity to do research with faculty members. The Summer Undergraduate Research Initiative (SURI) has experienced a dramatic rise in numbers since its inception four years ago. Col. Turner attributes this to “the energy and enthusiasm of the faculty and students.” In its first year, the program received sixteen applications for the Jackson- Hope Summer Scholarship, and all sixteen were awarded flm^. In the second year, there were eighteen proposals, and again all eighteen were offered scholarships. Then last year, there was a sudden peak of interest in the program and there were 46 applications for the Jackson-Hope Scholarships. There the Living’s Easy...” were eighteen full scholarships awarded out o f the Jackson-Hope funds, but through negotiation with different departments and the Dean’s Office, the Undergraduate Research Initiative was able to offer full and partial scholarships to 35 cadets. In this fourth year there has been a record 52 proposals. There are actually 55 cadets competing, but because o f teams, there are 52 applications. Col. Turner hopes to offer 20 full Jackson-Hope Scholarships and possibly more depending on the budget and how much negotiation can take place. ' This program is not limited to the sciences, providing an opportunity for cadets o f all majors. Unique to VMI is that most o f the proposals actually come firom the liberal arts arena. The first year, the program was heavily science-based, but by the third year, there was an equal distribution o f presenters with slightly more liberal arts projects. This is probably because there are many more liberal arts majors at VMI than science majors. This participation by all departments is a job well done in Col. Turner’s eyes. At the beginning o f this program, he envisioned SURI as a post-wide, interdisciplinary endeavor, and the word has definitely spread. There are two interdisciplinary proposals this year. One is a combined MA/ CS/LIB project and the other is a MA/CS/EE proposal. Despite the fact that See SURI on page 2
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Full Text Search | Run independently by cadets since 1907 $ 1 . 0 0 Volume XGVUI Friday, March 4th, 2005 Number 19 Courtyard to be Resurfaced By Brad Steidle CUET News Writer The New Barracks courtyard will have a new look when cadets return for the fall semester o f 2005. Over the summer, school officials plan to have the New Barracks courtyard resurfaced to help with the growing problems caused by leaks in the existing surface. The resurfacing of the courtyard is a part o f Gen. Peay’s “Vision 2039.” It is one of the main parts of a barracks overhaul that is scheduled to take place this summer along with fixing other plumbing issues in Old Barracks. The existing courtyard is not a ground floor as it may appear. The courtyard serves as a roof over many rooms below barracks, * * T h c € T l t iV 3 barracks concourse rooms, and should be the First Class e x i s t i u g S U V fc iC e done before the Lounge, and many . j j j i Corps returns for Will be removed the beginning of j 1 the year. This is to down to the existing green courtyard floor is, will be replaced by 18-square-inch tiles. “This work is all being done in an effort to improve quality of life for cadets,” said Col. Hammond. The type o f tile that will be laid down was selected by Gen. Peay as he stood in the New Barracks courtyard to examine the options. A tan^rown color was selected to try and match the existing colors in barracks, for example the rail colors and the color o f the walls as you enter barracks. “I wanted to make sure the tile would be something that would be able to be maintained,” said Sgt. Maj. Neal, sergeant major to the Corps o f Cadets, “It needed to be something that can be easily cleaned.” The project will commence right after cadets more. The existing surface lets water leak tlirough and into these locations vmisports.com even concrete slab at the bottom. i f and Grounds c o n t i n u a l l y attempts to repair the damaged surface. “The entire existing surface will be removed down to the concrete slab at the bottom,” said Col. Hammond, director o f Cconstruction and maintenance at VMI. The floor will then be built back up to the same level it is at now. The top, where the ensure the project does not interfere with the arrival of new cadets on post. The design for the new tiles and work done to the New Barracks courtyard was done by Clark-Nexsen. The contract for the work has not yet been decided, but a contractor should be selected by the March 9. “I think the redoing of the courtyard will be helpful,” said See C o u rty ard on page 6 Vacancy in the Basketball Coach’s Office By Andy Karnes Cadet Sports w riter Bart Bellairs, VMI’s all-time leader in career wins, will no longer be roaming the sidelines of VMI basketball games. He will still be playing an active role in the Keydets’ success next season, however. Athletic director Donnie White aimounced earlier this week that Bellairs’ eleventh season is his last with the Keydets as the head Institute for Honor: In Review coach. Bart Bellairs came to VMI with a wealth o f experience fi-om which to draw, but only one year o f head coaching experience at the collegiate level at Wilkes University. Bellairs coaching experience included a number of assistant-level positions, including the University o f Maryland (1986), the University o f Massachusetts (1987-88), and James Madison University (1989-1994). Bellairs then foimd himself at VMI as Joe Cantafio’s replacement on the Keydet bench in April o f 1994, ready to tackle his second head coaching position. Upon arriving at VMI, Bellairs quickly found his stride and received many accolades, including the Virginia State Division I Coach o f the Year, Southern Conference Coach o f the Year, and Sports Illustrated’s Unknown Coach o f the See Bellairs on page 6 By Tim Beckley Cadet News Writer Despite this weekend’s frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall, the annual Institute for Honor was held on February 25-26. The weather though did force the cancellation o f a scheduled parade to be conducted by the Corps in recognition o f the conference. The Institute for Honor was a joint venture with VMI, W&L, and the Marshall Foundation. The conference this year revolved around the legacy o f Gen. George C. Marshall. It featured several speakers delivering oratories on Marshall, question and answer sessions, as well as a President’s Reception. Marshall started his impressive military career at VMI and later fathered the Marshall Plan, which dictated the reconstruction after the horror o f World War II. Col. Tom Davis ’62, professor of history at VMI, commented on the conference and the Marshall legacy, “I think that many o f us came away fi-om the conference with the belief that more must be done to perpetuate the memory and example o f General Marshall. My generation... grew up revering the man; younger people are not nearly as aware o f him. including cadets at VMI. We need, I believe, to set aside some time each year at VMI when cadets are made aware o f Marshall’s service to this country and to western civili2ation. When it comes to World War II, he was ‘the organizer o f victory,’ His service as secretary o f state after the war was equally significant, as the driving force behind the Marshall Plan. He became the only career military person ever to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace (1953)... and it is up to us to perpetuate his example and his memory.” The conference was considered a success with nearly 200 people in attendance. The success of VMI’s Sununer Undergraduate Research Initiative (SURI) has drawn in some extra attention. VMI database Glee Club Performs to Help Historic Theater «s„mmer Time, and By Mike Hughes Cadet News Writer -------------rn rG IS rn tn rp e r fo rm e d at the historic Byrd Theater in Richmond on February 27 to raise money to benefit the theater restoration. The project to raise money to restore the theater was a result o f the efforts o f the strong Alumni Association presence in Richmond. “Someone contacted the cadet staff, and Mrs. Stephanie Clark set it up. She deserves a lot of credit,” S-4 Lieutenant and senior member of the Glee Club Robert Gibson said. “Our concerts are always free,” Gibson said conceming the $10 cost o f tickets sold at the door to the concert. The proceeds, however, all went to the Byrd Theater Foundation to gain the capital to refurbish the 76-year-old, 1300- seat theater. According to Gibson, the line of guests waiting to get in extended out the door and down the sidewalk. “They [the Foundation] worked really hard to spread the word around Richmond,” Gibson said, “They made bona-fide posters of us, and every restaurant we went into in the vicinity had them. Normally we just print out flyers on Word.” Cadets were hosted by alumni in the Richmond area. “Thanks to a generous alumni chapter, we had a place to stay,” Gibson said. The performance itself was preceded by a video on the history of the theater, followed by a half-hour performance by Mr. Bob Gulledge on the “Mighty Wurlitzer Organ,” which rises from the floor o f the stage. For the concert , the Glee Club started out with a patriotic ensemble and continued the concert with an upbeat tone. “The audience got a kick out of our Clancy Brothers music,” Gibson said, referring to the club’s selection of Irish music. The club also performed a relatively new piece. “We started a hymn called ‘The Lord is My Hope.’ Terry Slack accompanied on a trumpet and for less than a month’s practice did really well,” Gibson said. Not only did the Glee Club perform for a live audience, but the theater also recorded them for fi'ee. “I appreciated that because of our new soloists,” Gibson commented. Details on the CD o f the concert will be available on the Glee Club’s web page. The Glee Club normally ends its performances by asking alumni in the audience to come on stage to smg the “Doxology.” While the alumni m the audience could not get on stage because o f the construction o f the theater, according to Gibson, forty to fifty alumni in the audience stood to sing, demonstrating the presence of alumni support. The theater, although needing restoration, serves to entertain the community in more ways than one. Not only can concerts be held there, but films are played there as well, drawing large crowds, especially in the summer months. “We’d like to thank the Richmond community and the commandant’s staff for working so hard,” Gibson said, “It was one of the best concerts o f my cadetship.” Academy o f ^ Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Review of Oscars (Page 7) The Humor Page (Flip Over and Find Out) “To Inform the VM Community By Mary Kathryn Osborne Cadet News Writer ihis summer marks the fourth year VMI has supported students who choose to stay at VMI and participate in undergraduate research. Col. James Turner, director of undergraduate research, explained, “Research provides cadets exposure to real-world problems and helps them to get a head start on skills and leadership. The students become experts in a small field within their discipline.” Summer undergraduate research provides cadets an opportunity to leam one on one with a faculty mentor. The research many of the cadets participate in is cutting-edge, and VMI is unique in the fact that so many cadets are afforded the opportunity to do research with faculty members. The Summer Undergraduate Research Initiative (SURI) has experienced a dramatic rise in numbers since its inception four years ago. Col. Turner attributes this to “the energy and enthusiasm of the faculty and students.” In its first year, the program received sixteen applications for the Jackson- Hope Summer Scholarship, and all sixteen were awarded flm^. In the second year, there were eighteen proposals, and again all eighteen were offered scholarships. Then last year, there was a sudden peak of interest in the program and there were 46 applications for the Jackson-Hope Scholarships. There the Living’s Easy...” were eighteen full scholarships awarded out o f the Jackson-Hope funds, but through negotiation with different departments and the Dean’s Office, the Undergraduate Research Initiative was able to offer full and partial scholarships to 35 cadets. In this fourth year there has been a record 52 proposals. There are actually 55 cadets competing, but because o f teams, there are 52 applications. Col. Turner hopes to offer 20 full Jackson-Hope Scholarships and possibly more depending on the budget and how much negotiation can take place. ' This program is not limited to the sciences, providing an opportunity for cadets o f all majors. Unique to VMI is that most o f the proposals actually come firom the liberal arts arena. The first year, the program was heavily science-based, but by the third year, there was an equal distribution o f presenters with slightly more liberal arts projects. This is probably because there are many more liberal arts majors at VMI than science majors. This participation by all departments is a job well done in Col. Turner’s eyes. At the beginning o f this program, he envisioned SURI as a post-wide, interdisciplinary endeavor, and the word has definitely spread. There are two interdisciplinary proposals this year. One is a combined MA/ CS/LIB project and the other is a MA/CS/EE proposal. Despite the fact that See SURI on page 2 |