Trine University - Modulus Yearbook (Angola, IN)

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Thomas A. White Thomas A. White, a senior in mechani- :al engineering at Tri-State University, :lied in an automobile accident during the Jolidays. The accident occured at approxi- nately 8:00 a.m. December 24, about 10 niles from his home in Greenville, Ohio. White was traveling home from the Univer- sity to celebrate Christmas with his parents Vlr. and Mrs. Kenneth White, of 7248 State Route 121 North, Greenville, Ohio. White had been a starter on the Tri-State Fencing Team for the last two and one-half rears. During that time, he represented Tri- State at two Great Lakes Tournaments Qthe Conference championshipsj. Last rear, he placed fifth at that meet. Both Prof Showalter Wins Award Professor Alan B. Showalter of Tri-State Jniversity, Angola, Indiana, was recently :resented with a service award by the Indi- ina Chapter of the International Society 'or Hybrid Microelectronics CISHMJ. A past president of the Indiana ISHM zhapter, Showalter was instrumental in years, he also represented the University at the NCAA Fencing Championships, plac- ing 29th and 32nd in the nation, respective- ly. He had also earned the right to represent the Indiana Division at the United States Fencing Association Nationals in 1981. White had co-oped with Cadillac-Gage in Greenville for two years. He was a mem- ber ofthe Greenville Eagles Lodge, the So- ciety of Mechanical Engineers, the United States Fencing Association and the Luth- eran Church. Fencing Coach Theron Lansford said of White, Tom was a natural athlete. He did something that was very rare. He earned a place in the NCAA Nationals the first year he fenced. He earned the spot over people who had been fencing many years. Tom was looking forward to this, his last collegiate season, for he had a good chance to earn an All-American medal. Tom will be sorely missed, more as a person than as a fencer. He was a leader, and worked well with ev- eryone. The team is going to establish a memorial trophy in Tom's memory to honor the outstanding Rookie of each season. forming the Tri-State University student ISHM chapter in 1972. The award com- mends Showalter for organizing and sus- taining the university's active student chapter. This is the first year such an award has been given by ISHM. Showalter was one of two who received this first-time honor. Showalter has been a member of the Tri- State University electrical and computer engineering department since 1962. Prior tojoining the faculty, he served industry for 20 years with such corporations as ITT and Scheftic and another member listen to t presentation being made. member, Kevin Passgsents rr to Prof. Alan Showalter whllaba L-i W Bendix. The Tri-State University student ISHM chapter conducts meetings and hosts speak- ers. It has organized three major seminars during its existence. These have dealt with the topics of automated manufacturing, electronic materials and, one of national importance, porcelainized steel. A fourth seminar on robotics is being planned. 29

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Campus Clean-Up The 2nd Annual Campus Clean-Up Day was held Wednesday, April 20. The student turn-out was less than fantastic, but the work accomplished was still considerable. About 200 students showed up to work, along with four faculty members, four ad- ministration members, and the golf course superintendent. The students and the staff were split into several smaller groups doing specific jobs. IFC put some hard work in and straight- ened up the lawns and sidewalks. While that was going on, RAHA, ISA, and IVCF together cleared all the brush and weeds away from the railroad tracks. Many other groups also participated: Alpha Kappa Psi clened around the Business Building, Zeta Eta Theta cleaned around Best I-Iall, and IFC and SEC along with basketball and track members helped wherever needed. The administration person to thank for most of the planning for Clean-Up Day is Stanley tButchJ Perchan. Because of his work and the financial support of the col- lege, the students involved were able to really spruce up Tri-State's looks. It was a fine effort from all those involvedg it's spirit like that that makes Tri-State as great as it is. With ax in hand, Dan Healy chops at a stubborn root. i -was Getting from one areas to another during Campus Clean-Up Day is no problem for Ken Hayduck, Kyle Weddle, John Randall, Randy Ramsey and Hall Director, Scott Crabtree. Three Tri-State students rake and sweep thc weeks away. 28 ' IH 'E ,f ,. fu.: E Q 'ffx i ?f 3ff?f- 'I' ' ra!! T43-Y' gg. . MN, ' A ,ly ftlfllif-Z IEEE?

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The Tri-State Student's Engineering council has taken on the task of erecting a memorial sign announcing Tri-State Uni- versity at the corner of Maumee and Col- lege Street. The Engineering Council is a new orga- nization on campus, with its theoretical roots derived from the Dean's Council. The TSEC is striving to use the council to bring together all of the engineering disciplines. We want all the different engineering soci- eties to communicate with each other so that we may all benefit from the fine pre- sentations that each society hosts. These goals are being executed through a variety of projects that the council has pending. A few of these projects are on a current list on the computers of all the dif- ferent engineering societies along with their officers and members, offering our services The Memorial Sign to the admissions office for tours and phon- athons, and last, but hardly the least, the design, development, and construction of the Tri-State memorial sign. This sign demonstrates our sincere com- mitment to education and we hope this me- morial will reflect the enthusiasm and amb- tious attitudes of all who were associated with the Engineers of 1983. by Jim Strbjak :Ja 'aj 'H is 'W ..--91' , 1'1- Luka tits! 15 .Q-aff zz Educational Fair Tri-State University is committed to the value of higher education. So must the stu- dents attending Tri-State be. An education is something that can never be taken away from an individual. It is a priceless com- modity to the student who fulfills his or her educational goals. To share our committ- ment to learning and our devotion to higher education, Tri-State University sponsored the Higher Education Fair, October 1-3 on the center court of Glenbrook Square in Fort Wayne. The Higher Education Fair was co-or- dinated through the University Public ln- formation Office, and thirteen area colleges and universities were represented at the event. ln addition to brochures, fact books and catalogues regarding each institution, give away items such as balloons, bookmarkers, buttons, rulers, and pencils were given away. Special event activities were also held. 30 Tri-State Professors Dave Syler and John Bell gave a Micro-computer Graphics Dis- play Demonstration. The Tri-State Pep Band also gave an outstanding perfor- mance. ' is I X in