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VOL. 11 NO. 3 THE MAGAZINE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH WINTER 2001

The Olympic Games: A Special Issue

University Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report eight times

as one of “America’s Best Hospitals.” It’s an honor we’re proud of. But more importantly, it means

your family has access to some of the world’s best health care with leading edge technology

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FROZEN IN TIMEThe Marriott Library’s SkiArchives are a hidden treasurefor winter sports buffs. by Mike Korologos

DENIZENS OF THE FORTFrom frontier post toOlympic Village, FortDouglas has seen 140 years ofhistory unfold during itsmany iterations. by Joe Prokop

THE ART OF THE GAMESExhibits and events of theCultural Olympiad offeropportunities for après-sportreflection. by Ann Floor

UP FRONT Come Together. by Randy Dryer

GAZETTE Frequently asked questionsabout the 2002 Games andthe University. vigil photo by Peter Chudleigh

DEVELOPMENTInvesting in Our Students.

SIDELINES Remembrance of Games Past.by Bob Donohoe, photo by SkipSchmiett

AND FINALLY… Just a Game. by Curtis R. Canning

OBSERVATIONS FROMBEYOND THE BORDERSIs Utah ready to assume itsplace in the internationalspotlight? Members of theInternational ResourceNetwork provide some insightinto how the state is viewedby the global community.by Linda Marion, illustrationby David Meikle

THROUGH THE YEARS Alumni who have participatedin past Olympic Games.

OPENING BIDIn the early ’60s, a group ofenergetic business leaders,including U of U friends andalumni, found a way to setthe Utah ski and tourismindustries soaring. by Nettie Bagley-Pendley

ON THE COVERPresidents Circle, Winter.painting by Rob Adamson

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For a few magical weeks in2002, the eyes of the world willbe focused on Utah, Salt LakeCity, and the University ofUtah. One of the few trueworldwide events, the 2002Olympic Winter Games andParalympic Games will openour campus to more than2,000 athletes, 9,000 mem-bers of the international media,tens of thousands of spectatorsfrom around the globe, andmore than three billion television viewers.This is an unprecedented time in the U’s longhistory, one I hope alumni, faculty, staff, stu-dents, and friends will fully embrace.

The physical impact of the Games on theUniversity campus will be unmistakable.Rooms that usually house students will becomethe temporary home for NHL players, figureskaters, and even the new IOC President,Jacques Rogge from Belgium, as thousands ofathletes and officials turn our residence hallsinto the Athletes Village. Rice-Eccles Stadium,which only last month held cheering fans andfootball players, will soon hold Swiss bobsled-ders, Austrian skiers, Russian skaters, andCanadian curlers during the Opening andClosing Ceremonies. The Alumni House willtransform itself into “Germany House” as theGerman National Olympic Committee leasesthe building to serve as its center of activitiesfor the Games. And the Olympic Cauldron,unveiled and lit during the OpeningCeremonies, will rise from the southwest cor-ner of the stadium, serving as a landmark forthe entire city during the Games.

Such places and symbols of unity havebecome even more important in light of therecent terrorist attacks and subsequent inter-national events. The Olympic movement hasalways stood for the promotion of worldpeace, and the continuation of the Games is apowerful statement to the world that thisprinciple remains intact. International visitorswill come, countries will participate—and theworld will not be held captive by fear.

During these times, we look to universitiesto be places of open discussion, diligent think-ing, and measured consideration. Since the first

counseling and communicationservices were offered to studentson Sept. 11, 2001, the Universitycommunity—in individual andcollective ways—has continued toponder how to come to terms withevents that have shaken our veryability to “come to terms.” Whathas become clear is our need forcommunity, to draw from oneanother a sense of unity and hope.It is my hope that the Games willbe one such unifying event for the

University and, indeed, for the world.This special issue of Continuum offers a

peek at the many ways the University isinvolved with the Games. As we welcome theathletes onto the grounds of Fort Douglas,we will look back at the fort’s history andsome of its previous residents. Former Uteathletes who have par ticipated in pastSummer and Winter Games will share someof their experiences (including one alumnusathlete’s perspective on the Games in “AndFinally…”). And we’ll get a glimpse of someof the rich stories housed in the ski archives atthe Marriott Library—the official repositoryof Games’ documents.

In addition, the magazine will showcaseUniversity events that are part of the CulturalOlympiad, a celebration of the arts connectedto the Games, as well as alumni who haveparticipated in past Olympic Games in variousroles. Many departments throughout the Uare involved with the Games in unique ways,and a few are profiled here. We also answersome frequently asked logistical questionsregarding parking, transportation, and theacademic schedule, among others, in a specialversion of Gazette.

Those students now taking classes in themidst of a campus filling with international visi-tors and media have a once-in-a-lifetime oppor-tunity to enhance their learning by experiencing,up close, the global community of which theyare a part. As alumni, we can be ambassadors tothat international community, welcoming theworld to our world, the University of Utah. Iinvite you to share in that experience—one thatwill forever change the place of the Universityin the global community.

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WHAT IS THE UNIVER-SITY’S INVOLVEMENTIN THE 2002 OLYMPICWINTER GAMES?

The U is the official siteof the 2002 Olympic andParalympic Villagesand Rice-EcclesOlympic Stadium. It is also thesite of severalactivities thatare part of theCulturalOlympiad (seestory on p. 28).

Heritage Commons athistoric Fort Douglas willhouse more than 3,500 ath-letes and officials for theOlympic Winter Games and1,100 athletes and officialsfor the Paralympic WinterGames. The new housingdevelopment, fully occupiedby students since fall 2000,was financed through a com-bination of a revenue bondand a $28 million user fee fromthe Salt Lake OrganizingCommittee (SLOC).

As the Olympic Village,Heritage Commons will be inSLOC’s control Jan. 9 – Mar.2, 2002. Athletes will receivecare from University Hospitaland Clinics through thePolyclinic, a multipurpose

acute and emergent care facilitywithin the Village (see p. 32).The Daily Utah Chronicle willbe the official publication for

the Olympic Village. Asmaller portion of the

area will beused for the

ParalympicVillage

Mar. 2 –Mar. 19.

All of HeritageCommons will bereturned to the

University by Mar. 27.The Opening and

Closing Ceremonies for the2002 Olympic Winter Games,and the Opening Ceremonyfor the Paralympic Winter

Games will be held in Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium. TheUniversity will receive $8.3 mil-lion from SLOC at the end of2002 for use of the stadium.

No state educationalfunds, studentfees,and/ortuition arebeing usedto support theGames.

WHEN ARETHE 2002 OLYMPICWINTER GAMES?

The 2002 OlympicWinter Games take place Feb.8-24, 2002.

WHEN ARE THE 2002 PARALYMPIC WINTERGAMES?

The 2002 ParalympicWinter Games take place Mar. 7-16, 2002.

News about theParalympic Games will beincluded in Continuum’s nextissue, mailed in February.

WILL THE CAMPUS BE OPEN?

Except for Feb. 6, the dayof a dress rehearsal of theOpening Ceremonies, andFeb. 8, the day of the OpeningCeremonies of the Games, thecampus will be open for busi-ness. The modified Springsemester calendar is as follows:Jan. 3: Spring semester 2002classes beginFeb. 2-26: Extended SpringBreak (campus remains open)May 2: Classes endMay 10: Commencement

One of the fundamentalprinciples in the University’sagreement to host the Village

and Ceremonies is that no stu-dent will be delayed in receiv-ing his or her degree as a resultof the University’s involve-ment in the Games.

WHAT HAPPENSTO STUDENTSLIVING IN THERESIDENTIAL LIVING FACILITIES IN HERITAGE COMMONS?

Because HeritageCommons on the

grounds of Fort Douglas willbecome the Olympic Village,students will not be able tolive in those facilities frommid-December to mid-March. Instead, they will beaccommodated in the origi-nal residence halls—Austin,Ballif, and Van Cott.Students have the option ofliving in the original resi-dence halls for the entireSpring semester, or movingback to Heritage Commonsin mid-March. The originalresidence halls will remainopen during the extendedSpring Break (Feb. 2-26) forstudents who want to stay oncampus for the Games. Mealsfor students will be served inthe newly renovated CrimsonUnderground in OlpinUnion rather than in theHeritage Center.

HOW WILL PARKINGAND TRANSPORTA-TION BE AFFECTED?

Because of activities inthe two secured venues (Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium andthe Olympic Village), therewill be changes in parkingavailability and transportationroutes beginning in November.

South Campus Drivebetween the Field House andRice-Eccles Stadium will beclosed from Nov. 12 until theend of March. Temporary

DID YOU KNOW?During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, two large restaurants, Douglas Dining and

Connor Dining, will operate within the Residential Zone of the Olympic Village to serve res-idents and guests. Connor Dining, upstairs in the Peterson Heritage Center, will be open toathletes. A temporary kitchen and dining facility, Douglas Dining will be available to athletesand support staff and will have a nutritionist on hand to offer dietary advice. A computerkiosk will also be available 24 hours a day where residents can obtain nutritional informationon each dish served at the Village.

The University of Utah and the

2002 Olympic Winter Games:

Frequently Asked Questions

GAZETTEN E W S O F T H E U N I V E R S I T Y

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road closures and trafficrestrictions will affect roadwaysnear the stadium Feb. 4, 6, 7,8, 23, 24 andMarch 7 becauseof Olympic andParalympicCeremonies.Travel on theeast side ofthe OlympicVillagebetweenResearchPark and the HealthSciences Center will berestricted Jan. 18 – March 27.

The new University lightrail line will be operational inDecember, offering an alter-native means of transportationto the campus. The line willrun only until 1 p.m. on the

followingdays: Feb. 6

(full dressrehearsalof the

OpeningCeremonies),

Feb. 8 (OpeningCeremonies),

and Feb. 24(Closing

Ceremonies).Otherwise, trains will run tothe University every 15 min-utes, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Some existing Universityparking lots have been allocatedfor the Games during speci-fied times. Parking will bemost difficult during Januaryand March, when classes arein session. During this period,everyone is urgedto take transit or carpool.Temporaryoverflowparking willalso be pro-vided onand nearcampus, and therewill be increased shuttleservice to accommodate thesechanges. During the period ofthe Olympic Games (Feb. 8-24), Spring Break conditionswill exist on campus. Theareas surrounding Rice-EcclesOlympic Stadium and the

Olympic Village will be mostaffected.

For more information,call Parking Services at

801-581-6415 or visitwww.parking.utah.edu.

HOW ARE SECU-RITY MEASURES ORGANIZED?

The security of Gamesvenues is the responsibilityof the Utah OlympicPublic Safety Command(UOPSC), which includes

representation from the U aswell as all concerned federaland state agencies. Safety oncampus remains the responsi-bility of the University’s pub-lic safety department.University officials have beenmeeting frequently and regu-larly with these and otheragencies for several years andcontinue to monitor develop-ments carefully. As new infor-mation or funding becomesavailable, adjustments will becontemplated. The campuswill close to normal businessoperations Feb. 6 and Feb. 8not because of externalthreats to campus butbecause public safety is impli-cated in the difficulties oftraffic management andaccess controls that will sur-round the OpeningCeremonies and their dressrehearsal.

Implicit in the securityarrangements is the principlethat student academicprogress will not be delayedand that “to the extent possi-

ble,” research, service,and library func-tions of the

University will notbe disrupted.

WHERE CAN IGO FOR MOREINFORMATION?

The 2002 Olympic Coordination

Office at the U can bereached at 801-585-7180 orwww.utah.edu/2002. The2002 Olympic Winter GamesWeb site is www.saltlake2002.com.

CORRECTIONAn article in the Fall 2001 issue, “Careering Off the Well-Worn

Path,” indicated that the “Adult Learning and Career Change” programwas the brainchild of Sheila Steiner. In fact, the program was created byJames P. Pappas, and Continuum regrets the error.

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IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS, SEPT. 11, 2001

“Let us draw together in a spirit of unity withcontinued respect for those different from our-selves….Let us heal ourselves in an attempt tohelp the survivors and the victims’ families heal.”—President J. Bernard Machen, from remarks at a candlelight vigil, Sept. 13, 2001

IN MEMORIAM

Willam Farr Christensen, 99, founder of the U of UDepartment of Ballet, and founder and director of theUniversity Theater Ballet, which evolved into Civic Balletand then Ballet West. The first person in the United States tochoreograph full-length versions of The Nutcracker and otherballets, “Mr. C” received many honors during his lifetime,including the CORPS de Ballet International Award in 2000for lifetime achievement and distinguished service. TheHayes/Christensen Theatre in the Marriott Center forDance is named for him and for modern dance pioneerElizabeth R. Hayes.

James E. Faraone, 48, Salt Lake City police sergeant andstudent in the Department of Family and Consumer Studies.Faraone was featured in a Fall 2001 Continuum article onthe 100th anniversary of the department.

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Hoping to attracttalented and diversestudents by increasingscholarship opportuni-ties, the University ofUtah has launched athree-year $25 millionendowment campaignfor scholarship funds, amove that is uniqueamong universities. Most universityfund-raising campaigns supportbroad-based programs, but rarely isa campaign solely designed toattract students with merit- andneed-based awards. “We’re settingthe standard nationally,” saysBarbara Snyder, vice president forstudent affairs.

“A college degree continues tobe an unattainable goal for manyyoung people who have incrediblepotential,” says U President BernieMachen. “We must provide the neededscholarships to recruit the best stu-dents, to reward academic excellence,to foster opportunities for those withdiverse backgrounds, and to provideenriched learning opportunities in theclassroom and beyond.”

Scholarships are the tools to dojust that. They free students to focuson studies, minimize financial con-cerns, expand educational ambi-

tions, provide an impe-tus to work harder anddemonstrate excellence,raise self-esteem, andallow for time to partic-ipate in campus andcommunity activities.Scholarships can offeraccess to higher educa-tion to students who

otherwise would not be able toattend a college or university.

“In 2006, nearly half of the newjobs nationally will require educationbeyond high school,” says PresidentMachen. “Our goal is to provide anoutstanding education to all studentswho show promise. We are concentrat-ing on this need with the ScholarshipCampaign. The University and com-munity will reap the rewards of thisinvestment of scholarships that willpay great dividends in the future.”

“Nowhere are our resources bet-ter spent than in educating students,”agrees Sue D. Christensen BS’56, co-chair of the Scholarship Campaignwith Phillip W. Clinger BS’67. Bothare members of the U of U NationalAdvisory Council, and they will lead ateam of volunteers including ThomasD. “Tim” Dee III MBA’77, David E.Salisbury BS’49, and Judith BurtonMoyle BA’67.

Establish a 2002 Legacy Scholarship and receive two tickets to the Closing Ceremonies of the historic 2002 OlympicWinter Games. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in the Olympic ceremonies will also provide educationalopportunities for deserving students for years to come. Your generous gift of $12,000 ($10,000 is tax deductible) for aLegacy Scholarship will leave a legacy for future generations. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 801-581-3722 or 800-716-0377.

Scholarship recipientPatrick Nduru GathogoBS’01 of Kenya is oneof many students whowould not have beenable to attend the Uwithout a scholarship.As a geology under-graduate at Kenya

Polytechnic, he participated in fieldwork withpaleoanthropologist Maeve Leakey of theNational Museums of Kenya. It was in the fieldwith Leakey that Gathogo met Frank Brown,dean of the U’s College of Mines and EarthSciences. Thanks to a U of U geology depart-ment award, Gathogo was able to get a uni-versity education and participate in theextraordinary field discovery of a 3.5 million-year-old fossilized skull. The finding broughtinternational attention to Gathogo, Leakey,and Brown.

A geologist’s job is to date fossils based onthe age of the surrounding land. Brown andGathogo spotted an area rich in undisturbedfossils and suggested that fossil hunters lookthere. Meanwhile, the geologists began tracinga nearby layer of volcanic ash, trying to pin-point the age of the new fossil bed and to esti-mate the new discovery’s age.

“The dating of this skull, Kenyanthropusplatyops, means that the line of man’s descent isno longer so clear,” says Brown. “When thepartial skeleton known as Lucy was found inEthiopia in 1974, many researchers believedher species, Australopithecus afarensis, was theancestor of modern humans. Now that we havea new form of early hominid from the sametime period that is quite distinct from Lucy, theanthropologists will have to determine whichof the two creatures actually lies in our ances-tral tree. It cannot be both; one of the lineagessurvived and evolved, the other died off.”

“Without the scholarship,” says Gathogo,“I would not have been part of this excitingdiscovery. I will always be thankful for thisincredible opportunity and the great start it hasgiven to my career.”

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