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              THE MAROON VOL. 83, NO. 12 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS DECEMBER 3, 2004 Woodall leaves Loyola By Adam Hennessey Staff writer Vice President of Institutional Advancement Malcolm Woodall resigned Tuesday, Nov. 23, after four years at the university. David Estes, assistant provost, has been appointed as the interim vice president by the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president. Woodall decided he would like to pursue other career opportunities, Wildes wrote in an e-mail. Although the circumstances surrounding Woodall's resignation remain private, Wildes stated the two discussed institutional advancement at Loyola and the university's direction. "Personal matters always touch on important issues of privacy both morally and legally, so I want to be sure to respect Mr. Woodall's privacy," Wildes wrote. The Maroon attempted to contact Woodall, but he could not be reached for comment as of Wednesday night. Woodall leaves the division of institutional advancement with several unfinished projects, including expansions at the law school and the $120 million "Centennial Preeminence" campaign, which has slowed down due to lack of funds. Hill Rowan, former director of corporate and foundation relations, said that, for the most part, his relationship with Woodall was amicable and was unaware Woodall planned to leave. Rowan resigned in April 2003. "There were times when he seemed aloof," Rowan said. "I didn't have any problems with PHOTO COURTESY OF LOYOLA Malcolm Woodall, the former vice president of institutional advancement, privately handed in his resignation to Wildes last Tuesday. Sophomore dies over Thanksgiving holiday Jessica Ann Smith, 19, graduated from Bonnabel High, made Deans List at Loyola By Joe Rosemeyer Editor in Chief A memorial service in the Ignatian Chapel was scheduled for yesterday afternoon in remembrance of general business sophomore Jessica Ann Smith, who was killed in a gun accident over the Thanksgiving holiday. Smith was a native of Louisiana, growing up in Metairie and then moving to Kenner where she lived with her mother, Shannon Landry; her stepfather, Angelo Albers; and three brothers, Anthony and Johnny Albers and Angelo Albers Jr. Before attending Loyola, Smith graduated from Bonnabel High School, where she was an honor roll student. She also made the Dean's List during her time in college. Smith was 19 years old when she passed away Sunday at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was apparently handling a gun when it somehow discharged, inflicting a fatal injury. "She was a great student — a 3.7 grade point average — and she was working hard at home to help with her three little brothers," the Rev. Eddie Gros, S.J., dean of University Ministry said. In addition to her immediate family, Smith is survived by her grandmothers. Glendora Ferman and Elaine Smith; her step-grandmother, Santa Albers; and her great-grandmother, Myris May. Joe Rosemeyer can be reached at jrroseme @ loyno. edu. From one president to another... STAFF PHOTO BY ANN HERMES Former Loyola Interim President the Rev. William Byron, S.J., congratulates current chancellor and past president of the university the Rev. James C. Carter, S. J., at Carter's plaque dedication ceremony in front of the library Friday, Nov. 19. The plaque was dedicated to Carter's career and service to Loyola, which has spanned 41 years. Band director inducted into Hall of Fame By Nicole Waivers Contributing writer Joseph Hebert, professor of music, was inducted into the Louisiana Music Educators Association Hall of Fame at their annual conference in Baton Rouge. The LMEA Hall of Fame Committee selected Hebert based on his significant contribution to various music programs in Louisiana and his active involvement in professional organizations and awarded him on Nov. 20. "My real reward is seeing my students succeed," Hebert said. "If I never got another reward, my reward would be my students." At 64 years old, Hebert operates like he's much younger. "Young people keep you young," said Dean Angeles, professor of music. Hebert has taught at Loyola since 1965 and is coordinator of wind and percussion activities and director of bands in the College of Music. Hebert graduated from Loyola with a B.M.E. He went on to earn his M.M. from the Manhattan School of Music and his Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a member of the American Bandmasters Association, the Music Educators National Conference, College Band Directors National Association and serves on the board of directors of the John Sousa Foundation. "I've known Dr. Hebert for 24 years," Angeles said. "He's one those guys who needs to be remembered." Over his nearly 40-year tenure, Hebert has been on trips all over Europe with his jazz bands, concert bands and wind ensembles, according to Angeles. "He was also, which most people don't know, the director of the Recognition could bring grants Accreditation would draw attention to communications dept By Krystle Robinson Contributing writer Beth Barnes, consultant for the Accrediting Council on Education Journalism and Mass Communications, visited the communications department to prepare for the preliminary steps in the department's four-step process to gaining the ACEJMC accreditation. According to Barnes, the department would gain national attention by receiving a prestigious national accreditation if accepted. Barnes met with the faculty to help her evaluate the communications program. According to Teri K. Henley, chairwoman of the communications department, everyone who talked to Barnes left her with an optimistic impression. Barnes, director of journalism and telecommunications at the University of Kentucky, also spoke with students from each communication sequence to learn about student activities in the department, availability and variety of classes and an overall opinion of the department. "One thing mentioned in the meeting was how the department professors make themselves so accessible outside of class," communications senior Christine Rowley said According to Barnes, Loyola has a remarkable communications program and should have no problem meeting the accreditation criteria. 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