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While you were gone... CNN correspondent joins Journalism as new dean BY EDRIN WILLIAMS TIIK GAMECOCK Charles Bierbauer has been named th$ dean of the College of Mass Communications and Information Studies. Bierbauer, an award-winning journalist, served as the head CNN Washington correspondent for 20 years before accepting the position in the college. The institution was created when trustees voted this past spring to combine the College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Library and Information Science. The search for a dean ran for several months because of con flicts for both colleges involved. Fred Roper, who has served as dean of Library and Information Sciences since 1986, announced plans to retire in 2003, and the College of Journalism and Mass Communications Interim Dean Dr. Henry Price announced plans to retire later this year. “Our search for a dean was an interesting one,” Price said. “In any search some candidates stand out more than others. As people met him [Bierbauer] they realized his obvious intelligence and strong background in news. He is very accomplished and skilled which are all important at tributes.” Bierbauer has a remarkable resume that includes extensive do mestic and foreign dealings. Bierbauer began his career nearly 40 years ago as a radio reporter in Allentown, Pa., in 1963. From 1981 2001, he worked in Washington,D.C., covering the U.S. Supreme Court, both the Reagan and Bush administrations and both of the presidential cam paigns . In 1997, he won an Emmy Award for his CNN coverage of the Olympic Park bombing, and his most recent work is a Discovery Channel documentary on the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks in September 2001. Even though his resume does not include experience as an edu cator, Price feels it isn’t a factor. “He will do fine and there are many people he can draw knowl edge from. He is a very intelligent man and a quick learner.” Bierbauer is a graduate of Penn State University, where he re ceived a bachelors degree in Russian and a bachelors and mas ters degree in journalism. He is married to Susanne Schafer, a correspondent for the Associated Press, and the couple have four children. Comments on this story?E-mail gamecockudesk@hotmail.com SPECIAL TO THE GAMECOCK Charles Bierbauer began as the new Journalism dean in July 2002. USC music school professor dies BY BEN BRYAN THE CAMECOCK PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE GAMECOCK Talmage R. Fauntleroy Talmage Fauntleroy, an associ ate professor of opera in the School of Music, died July 23 following Studio Lirico, a four-week summer opera program he led in Cortona, Italy. Fauntleroy, 52, a Virginia na tive, taught at USC for 10 years and was the first black faculty member at the School of Music. Sources say he fell ill toward the end of the pro gram and was admitted to a local hospital the day after the final pro duction. Jamal Rossi, dean of the School of Music, said that very few details were known. “What I’m told is that he had not felt well throughout the four weeks, but it was mostly flu like symptoms,” Rossi said. “Apparently he was in the hospital for the last two or three days of Studio Lirico.” Fauntleroy studied at East Carolina University and Howard University before studying Italian at the University of Florence in Italy. He came to USC in 1992 after 10 years in Italy. Fauntleroy di rected operas in both Europe and in the United States, including Bizet’s “Carmen,” Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” Humperdink’s “Hansel and Gretel” and Rossini’s “A bar biere di Siviglia.” One of his pro ductions from Studio Lirico, Cimarosa’s “L’impresario,” was featured in Spoleto during Giancarlo Menotti’s 80th birthday celebration. His last directing performance was of two Puccini operas in April: “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi” for Opera at USC. Although there was no public knowledge of any major health problems, Fauntleroy’s sister, Alana Fauntleroy, told The State that “he had been struggling with cancer.” Christian Newman, a senior mu sic student, said he had worked un der Fauntleroy and admired his tal ent. “He was one of the best I’ve ever known,” Newman said. “He was a great artist. He built a bridge between the student world and the professional [opera] world.” Newman participated in Studio Lirico this summer and learned of Fauntleroy’s death only after he ar rived back in the United States. He was aware that the professor had not felt well, but said that, “he didn’t let it affect his work. Funeral services were held in Anghiari, Italy. Although no date has been set, a memorial service is being organized in September for faculty and students to pay tribute to Fauntleroy. “He was a very skilied teacher. He brought a great deal not only to the USC community, but to the Columbia community as well,” Rossi said. Newman added, “He knew ev eryone and everything there was to know about opera.” Comments on this story?E-mail gamecockudesk@hotmail.com Hair stylists, university reach agreement BY BEN BRYAN THE UAMECOCK Despite continuing renovations of the stores in the Russell House, students coming to USC this fall will still be able to get a haircut without having to leave campus. Wanda Davis, manager of Carolina Styles hair salon, has reached an agreement with uni versity officials that will allow her to stay at USC for the remaining two years of her contract. As reported by The Gamecock in July, Davis had received notice that her contract was being ter minated and she would be forced to move off campus to make way for renovations going on in the Russell House. However, a recent meeting with Jerry Brewer, Director of Student Life, and strong support from faculty and students helped ensure that Carolina Styles will remain where it is for now. “Our clients are happy that we’re staying here,” Davis said. “I appreciate all the faculty and stu dents that supported me. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.” However, only one salon will remain in the Russell House. Scholastic Profiles has been closed amidst the renovations in the Carolina Mall. Hasan Ross-EL, who had been the manager of Scholastic Profiles since 1997, also received a notice to leave. “One Friday, they gave me a notice to be out by that Sunday,” Ross-EL said. “I told them it was impossible to be out by Sunday ... On Tuesday, they told me they would give me until the 17th of July, but by that Tuesday they had already cut my water off. That made it official; I had to leave. I have to have run ning water.” Ross-EL appealed to Wanda Davis for help. 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One-hour tours will be divided into two parts: a tour of the building for the first half-hour, and a tour of the electronic resources during the second half-hour. No sign-up is necessary. Just meet the tour guide in the lobby and learn what resources and services are available to you. August 19 - August 23, 2002 Tours; Monday, August 19 at 11:00am & 2:00pm Tuesday, August 20 at 11:00am & 2:00pm Wednesday, August 21 at 11:00am & 2:00pm Thursday, August 22 at 11:00am & 2:00pm Friday, August 23 at 11:00am & 2:00pm The first half-hour will include a visit to several library departments: Circulation, Reference, Government Documents, Education, and Science Reference. The second half-hour will focus on the electronic resources: USCAN Web, access to World Wide Web resources, and online database will be demonstrated. C-.-f--f