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University recognizes faculty research Campus By David Creech

news@dailyhelmsman.com The University of Memphis held a reception Tuesday recognizing faculty members who have made contributions in research, writing and patents. Interim Vice President for Research Andy Meyers stepped in front of an

audience to lead the University’s 2014 Research Celebration and PI/Author Reception, held in the Lower Atrium of the Fogelman Executive Center. The reception honored the faculty and staff who, in the 2013 fiscal year, either authored or edited books or those who worked as a principal investigator for a sponsored project.

recognized faculty inventors who have obtained patents or licensed technology in the past five years. Meyers began his speech by explaining how his office operates with focus groups and thanked those involved. He then called the PI Millionaires and congratulated their

The University also acknowledged principal investigators—those who manage research projects—who became “PI Millionaires,” or those whose grants and funds have accumulated $1 million or more over their years working as a principal investigator. For the first time, the reception also

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Honors students bake sweets for soldiers

Homemade sugar cookies covered with sprinkles, red velvet cupcakes topped with swirls of red, white and blue icing and made-from-scratch pow-

dered donuts may sound like the everyday man’s solution to a sugar craving, but the Honors Student Council are using them to satisfy a different need. They are hosting Treats for Troops, a bake sale that will help fund the purchase and shipment

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of supplies to soldiers overseas. Lauren Sullivan, 21, is the brain behind the operation. She came up with the idea shortly before the deployment of her older brother. “He left for Afghanistan in early January,” the senior biol-

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ogy major said. “I was really sad—he’s my brother, and I want him here, but I’m happy because he’s happy, and he’s doing something he really loves.” Sullivan is the community

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Cousins Alexandra, a journalism freshman, and Ashley Pounders, a pre-nursing sophomore, buy cookies from the Treats for Troops table on the first floor of the University Center.

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Many University of Memphis students have yet to notice the price increase by 10 cents at the Subway on campus. Subway brands their products as low-cost but nutritious meals and promotes their fresh vegetables served daily with their motto “Eat Fresh.” However, two weeks ago the Subway on campus increased their prices on all items excluding the value meals. “I get the value meal so it is not that bad, but if I was getting something more expensive, I would be upset,” said Victoria Law, a junior business major with a minor in Japanese. The $5 footlong deals have not increased in price, but there is a 10 cent difference in price with all other items. Patrick Cook, the retail manager for the Tiger Den, also said that the Chick-fil-A on campus will also have a price increase in the upcoming semester. Aramark, the U of M’s dining services provider, is not responsible for the price increase. “It’s a national thing that Subway has a tenure, and this was the time frame that we had a Subway increase. For us, it went up about 10 cent,” Cook said. An undergraduate student enrolled in 12 or more hours on campus automatically has $300 in Dining Dollars charged to his or her account each fall and spring semester. Some students think that because of the price increase that Dining Dollars should also be increased. “Our Dining dollars should increase as well since they are increasing food (prices),” said, Brittany Brown, a senior

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work by giving them certificates signed by himself and Provost Michael David Rudd. Scholars who were recognized for the first time in the principal investigator position also received certificates. “It’s a big deal for a person to be in his or her first leadership position,” Director of Research Development Deborah Hernandez said. Those who wrote or edited books were only asked to stand. There was no applause when the names of absent writers were called with the exception of Don Franceschetti, who received louder applause than anyone else. Franceschetti, a physics professor, fell down the flight of stairs leading into the reception before the event began and was taken away by ambulance.

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less rather prices increased because this is one fast food place that is healthy, and I have been trying to lose weight, so I have been eating nothing but Subway.” “Our prices have not increased,” said Assistant Manager Amy Benton at Subway on Highland Street. “But if our prices were to increase, I don’t think it would affect our customers—they would still come because the customer service is good so I don’t think they would mind paying a couple extra few cents.”

He was attending the event to receive recognition for his book “Careers in Physics.” Instruction Curriculum Leadership Professor J. Helen Perkins received recognition for becoming a PI Millionaire with her research in content literacy. She explained that the money comes from government grants and service contracts. “I worked with Memphis City Schools to try and improve their teacher literacy rate,” Perkins said. “We find out what the needs are and help improve them.” Over the past eight years, Perkins has received $1 million total in grants. For Meyers, recognizing faculty inventors is an exciting opportunity. “The ability to recognize the commercial value of your research is important and something we find very valuable at the University of Memphis,” Meyers said.

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Architecture Department showcases freshmen students’ work

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news@dailyhelmsman.com The Architecture Department will host an exhibition Friday entitled “First Year Studios,” showcasing the design work of some of their freshman students. The exhibit will cover three facets of architectural design— color and composition, design visualization and architectural graphics. One piece on display will be an exploration of color relationships and combinations—how colors work with each other. Students examined how the different tints, tones and shades of color worked with each other and created a piece that demonstrated how well they worked together. The exhibit will also display drawings by architecture students, from a number of projects. Chair of the Architecture Department Michael Hagge explained how this furthered students’ education. “What the students are learning is not only how to do freehand sketching and drawing and sort of the more artistic side of it, but they also learn how to do technical drafting,” Hagge said. Another piece of the exhibit will focus on sustainable architecture. Sustainable architecture is the process of designing and constructing buildings that impact the environment as little as possible. As an exploration of this concept, students researched how recyclable materials could be made into completely new objects. The centerpiece will be a 10-foot by 10-foot spiral-shaped fixture crafted out of 2,400 plastic strips, harvested from plastic bags and 2-liter plastic bottles.

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Student works involve illustrating architectural renderings based on everyday items.

Students were placed into groups of four for the project and tasked with coming up with unique and individual designs that could be built from recycled materials. Architecture student Joel Jassu was one of the people who worked on the fixture, and said

that working on the centerpiece allowed him to further improve his craft. “I feel very honored to be part of such an institution,” Jassu said. “I feel I’m getting the best instruction that I need.” Director of the Architecture

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Program Sherry Bryan explained how the piece exemplified the concept of sustainable architecture. “The best part about this piece is that everything is recycled,” Bryan said. Architectural drawings from students—used to visualize a project or explain an architectural concept—will be displayed alongside freehand self-portraits and a single project where students took objects from their everyday life, such as a lamp or the inner structure of a flower, and used them to design grand structures like a city block or building. Though the exhibit is open to the public, it will provide a number of benefits for architecture students. Not only will the exhibit be a platform for talented archi-

tecture students, Hagge believes that it will provide valuable mentoring experience, allowing firstyear students the chance to be critiqued by their peers. “One of the reasons to do this is to give students a chance to see what everyone is doing,” Hagge said. Hagge said that the exhibit will inspire younger students to talk and work with older students, enabling them to gain valuable insight from more advanced students. Conversely, older students will be able to critique the first year students’ work, providing constructive criticism. A reception for the exhibition will take place at the architecture department gallery in Jones Hall from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday.

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U of M Crews Center hosts workshop for entrepreneurs By Jonah Jordan

Special to The Daily Helmsman A free workshop titled How to Think Like an Entrepreneur will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the University of Memphis Crews Center for Entrepreneurship located at 3618 Walker Ave. “Students attending the workshop can expect to learn how to view the world through an entrepreneur’s eyes and how doing so can make the student more self-reliant, more confident and more innovative,” said Mike Hoffmeyer, Crews Center director and workshop presenter. Hoffmeyer will also speak about his role in the Crews Center and answer questions about entrepreneurship. U of M students from all academic majors may attend the workshop. “Entrepreneurs look at the world differently than other people,” Hoffmeyer said. “Entrepreneurs see problems as opportunities that need solving. When the problem is one that many people experience, a startup is born.” The workshop explores how students can benefit from thinking like an entrepreneur regardless of their career path. “Students who learn entrepreneurial thinking come to understand that failure is not negative, that risk can be acceptable and that everything starts with ‘belief in self,’” Hoffmeyer said. “Learning how entrepreneurs operate builds confidence,

opens doors, improves critical thinking and makes students ultimately more employable.” Hoffmeyer wants students to leave the workshop with more confidence, knowing that failures can lead to more career opportunities. Being more employable out of college is what students ultimately should want, he said. The U of M chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and the Crews Center are co-sponsors of the workshop. Journalism professor Darrin Devault said the Crews Center is a business incubator that helps students turn their ideas into startup businesses. Devault is the faculty adviser of Meeman 901 Strategies, a student-run public relations and creative firm that offers writing, editing, graphic design and social media strategies to student entrepreneurs in the Crews Center. Hoffmeyer said the Crews Center serves as the entrepreneurial hub for the U of M, providing students and faculty with resources to aid their quest to become entrepreneurs. “The Crews Center offers students workspace, prototyping equipment, office equipment, entrepreneurship coaching, educational workshops and entrepreneurship-related events,” he said. Students may schedule a free consultation at the Crews Center by calling 678-1585.

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service co-chair for HSC and saw this as the perfect opportunity to initiate involvement. The sale started on Monday and will continue until Friday. Rachel Waters, an 18-year-old psychology major, worked with Sullivan. She, too, has a brother in the service. Both of them sat behind the table of treats stationed in the corner near the elevators of the University Center. “People have been really generous in donating,” Sullivan said. “Because it’s such a good cause,” Waters finished. For students who are not fans of sweets, the HSC still advocates any form of financial support. “People should donate because it’s so important to support our

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soldiers—you don’t realize how something so little can mean so much to them,” Sullivan said. While the two girls worked with the baked goods, 20-yearold Barrett Scott walked around the UC advertising for the booth. With a red, white and blue top hat squared away on his head, Scott acted as a human billboard for the occasion. “I enjoy giving back to the soldiers anytime I get,” Scott, a junior political science and history major, said. Despite having involvement in the fundraiser, Scott, who has friends and relatives in the military, still purchased many of the baked goods as a way to show support for the country’s troops. “They’re over there supporting us—the least we could do is spend a few bucks to support them,” he said. “It might be something small, but it means

something.” Elizabeth Duncan, a junior biomedical engineering and math major, was immediately supportive of Sullivan’s idea. “When I realized how many people we could contact and how many people we could get involved, I was very excited,” Duncan, 29, said. She listed the Veteran Student Association as her primary example. According to Duncan, they hope to work with the VSA to make Treats for Troops an annual event, along with creating similar fundraisers. “I’m glad that our conversations have sparked such an initiative,” Duncan said. Treats for Troops will be stationed at Honors Hall on Wednesday and also at the UC Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Up ’til Dawn celebrates another year of fundraising By J.T. Mullen

news@dailyhelmsman.com Members of Up ’til Dawn will come together on the third floor of the University of Memphis’ University Center to celebrate the 16th annual Up ’til Dawn Event Friday. The all-night Event begins at 11:59 p.m. and doesn’t stop until 6 a.m. — dawn of the following morning. Consisting of various competitions and events, the party is organized to celebrate the sum of money that the University’s Up ’til Dawn chapter has raised throughout the year. Paaton Karel, an Up ’til Dawn executive board member, believes this is a great way for all the participants to spread awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “This event is basically a big celebration of all the hard work that we have all put in over the last year in order to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” she said. “It is a really exciting event because we get to have fun, hang out with friends and play games, all while still remembering the cause that we are supporting.” Up ’til Dawn Executive Director Adam Casey feels that while the Event is fun for Up ’til Dawn participants, it also gives them perspective on what many St. Jude patients have to go through, being up all night on a regular basis. “It’s a night to bond with friends, celebrate a great cause, and also to stay true to our name and stay up ’til dawn, in recognition of those patients who have to stay up all night receiving treatments,” Casey said. This year’s Event will have a game night theme. Participants will get to compete in various competitions. There will be a shave down, in which a volunteer will have his or her head shaved to honor St. Jude patients. At the end of the Event, Up ’til Dawn will announce how much money it raised over the year. “It is such a rewarding experience to see how our hard work has paid off,” Karel said. Up ’til Dawn’s goal for this year was to break their record high and raise over $163,000 for St. Jude. Morale Captain Chase Elliot believes this is a very attainable goal. “We know that at certain check

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In 2013 Up ‘til Dawn raised $105,328 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. points throughout the year we were on pace to raise more then we ever had,” he said. “We don’t know yet if we met our goal or broke our record, but we do know we raised a lot and the goal we set is in reach.” Elliot believes that Up ’til Dawn, as well as the Event, are more than just raising money for a good cause. It’s about personally helping someone in need. “I have been so blessed throughout my life and Up ‘til Dawn gives me the opportunity to give some blessings to someone else,” he said. “Our goal is to increase awareness and support for St. Jude and to bring different people together to fight children’s cancer.” Students who have registered and participated in any of the Up ‘til Dawn fundraising events throughout the course of the year are welcome to attend the Up ‘til Dawn Event Friday. Registration begins at 10 p.m. Friday in the UC Ballroom. “People should come to the Event to celebrate all their hard work for the kids,” Casey said. “We want as many students there as the fire code allows.”

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Men’s tennis team tackles Harvard By Austin Reynolds

sports@dailyhelmsman.com The No. 22 University of Memphis men’s tennis team picked up their third victory over a ranked opponent this season with a 4-3 win at No. 25 Harvard on Sunday. Memphis head coach Paul Goebel loved the effort his team showed in their win in Cambridge, Mass. “I couldn’t be more proud of the guys,” Goebel said. “We overcame some adversity and kept competing the entire match. We showed a lot of toughness and fought hard at every position” The Tigers won two of three doubles matches to start the day including a narrow 8-7 win by Memphis’ No. 8 ranked pairing of seniors David O’Hare and Joe Salisbury against Harvard’s No. 14 duo of Denis Nguyen and Casey MacMaster. The teams split the first two doubles matches, but O’Hare and Salisbury came through in the clutch for the Blue and Gray. After Memphis picked up the doubles point, the match shifted to singles competition where Tigers Connor Glennon and Ian Chadwell defeated their opponents to give Memphis what appeared to be a commanding 3-0 overall lead. However, Harvard wouldn’t let Memphis take the victory that easily. The Crimson roared back, taking the next three matches to tie it up at three points apiece. The match would be decided by Salisbury taking on Harvard’s Shaun Chaudhuri in a three-set match. Salisbury took the first set 6-4, but Chaudhuri sent the match to a decisive third set with a 6-4 win. Salisbury came up clutch in the match-deciding set as he stomped Chaudhuri 6-0

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Memphis senior Joe Salisbury was named AAC player of the week after winning the match-deciding set against Harvard. This marks the second time the senior has received the award. to give Memphis the victory. In addition to giving his team the victory, the American Athletic Conference rewarded Salisbury for his efforts by naming him the AAC Player of the Week. Earlier in the weekend, Salisbury helped Memphis to a

4-3 win over No. 52 Dartmouth. Both of the senior’s wins over the weekend came against ranked opponents. The honor marks the second career honor for the London, England, native from the American. He and O’Hare split the award in October.

Salisbury sits at 3-3 in the spring season when facing ranked opponents, and four of those six matches have been against top-50 players. The match against Harvard was the last of the indoor season for Memphis with the rest

of their contests moving to the outdoor courts. The Tigers’ first outdoor match comes Monday against the University of Louisiana at the Racquet Club of Memphis. Play begins at 2 p.m.

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Former Tiger hopes to make NBA debut By Hunter Field

sports@dailyhelmsman.com The University of Memphis men’s basketball program has funneled top-level talent into the NBA for decades. Photos of former Tigers who went on to play in the NBA line the walls of the Larry O. Finch Center. Hopefully, a photo of Adonis Thomas, a former Tiger, will take its place on the coveted wall. The Orlando Magic signed Thomas to a 10-day contract on Monday, allowing him to join the team for Tuesday night’s matchup. Memphis head coach Josh Pastner couldn’t be happier for his former player, who he still keeps in contact with. “We’re so proud of Adonis,” the fifth-year coach said. “He has worked hard for this opportunity, and I’m confident he’ll make the most of it.” Thomas enrolled at the U of M in 2011, but he only played in 19 games as a freshman before injuring his ankle. The injury prevented Thomas from entering the NBA Draft after his first season, so he returned to Memphis to play out his second season of eligibility. The 6-foot-7 guard averaged 11.7 points per game in his sophomore season, but he shot a dismal 40.5 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from three. After the 2012-2013 season, Thomas made the much-criticized decision to forego his two remaining years of eligibility and enter the NBA Draft. All 30 NBA teams passed on the Memphis native in the draft, but the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets offered Thomas a

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Former Tiger Adonis Thomas helped lead Memphis to a 69-51 win over Tennessee as a freshman in January of 2012. chance in training camp where he failed to make either roster. The former Tiger faced the

decision to either stay stateside to play in the NBA Developmental League or fly overseas to play

professionally in Europe. Europe offered more money, but Thomas elected to stay in the D-League to

pursue his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA. It was in the D-League that Thomas, a former Conference USA All-Tournament Team selection, began turning NBA executives’ heads. The 235-pounder signed with the Springfield Armor, averaging 16.2 points and 4.2 boards in 35.1 minutes per game. Thomas started 21 of 26 games with the Armor, shooting 46.9 percent from behind the arc. The production earned Thomas a spot at the D-League All Star Game, where he competed in both the all-star game and the three-point contest. Thomas’ goal is far from complete. NBA 10-day contracts are often just that — 10 days long. However, they can turn into multi-year deals if the player excels. During the 10-day stretch, Thomas and the Magic face the Wizards, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers twice. Thomas did not play in the Magic’s game against the Wizards, but he was dressed and available on the bench. He’ll have another chance to try to prove himself on Wednesday night against the 76ers. He will have been with the team for three days and have a better grasp on Orlando’s schemes and game plan. Pastner is excited for Thomas, but he also likes what this means for his own program. Recruits are more likely to select a school with the ability to put guys into the NBA. “It’s also great for the Memphis program because we can add Adonis’ photo to our wall (in the Finch Center) of former Tigers that have played in the NBA.”

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