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Show Tucadjy, January 3, 1995 The Daily Utah Chronkte Stiokes from page 1 One of the numerous books authored by Stokes, "Geology of Utah," served as a "mandatory reference for geologists who worked in the state," Ekdale said. Stokes was born in Hiawatha, Utah on March 27, 1915 and received bachelor's and master's of science degrees at Brigham Young University and a doctorate at Princeton University. Through years of uncovering dinosaur fossils in the expansive Colorado Plateau, Stokes became a nationally known figure in the study of the area which includes the canyons shaped by the Colorado River and its major tributaries, including the Grand. In addition, he was one of "the early pioneers in the geology of uranium," Ekdale said, "when atomic energy was in its infancy." MLK Jr.'s Stokes devoted a great amount of his time towards the uncovering of and the study of fossils, which resulted the naming of eight different species after him, including a dinosaur, Stokesosaurus. A large number of publications resulted from Stokes research on a wide variety of fossils, including gastroliths or stomach stones, fossilized stomach content and the footprints of Pterodactyls. In addition to teaching and doing field work. Stokes wrote a number of books. Among these were the four editions of "Essentials of Earth History and Introduction to Historical Geology," which served as the standard college textbook throughout the '60s and 70s. Reference books and books for a popular audience were also written by Stokes "to help them understand the scenery," of such areas as the Great Salt Lake and the Colorado Plateau in southeastern Utah, Ekdale said. Stokes also wrote books of a religious nature in which he tried to reconcile science and religion. granddaughter to speak at The Rev. Bernke King, youngest ch3d of Coretta Scott King and the late Martin Luther King Jn, will speak in January at the University of Utah to cornrncrnorate her fkhcr's life and work. King, an associate minister at Greater Rising Star Baptist Church in Atlanta, will speak at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 11, in the Union Ballroom. The public is invited Also part of the U.'s week-lon-g King commemoration, the "Queen of the Blues" Koko Taylor It her Blues Machine will perform at 7:30 p.m. W. South Temple. Tickets are required but may be obtained free by calling Rebecca Dowdell at The nation and state will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16, honoring what would have been King's 65th birthday. King was killed by an assassin's bullet on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Term. The U.'s 11th annual observance, entitled "Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in a violent world," also of will include a community discussion and 581-756- 9. non-violenc-e book fair. "The violence and bigotry evident throughout the world today led to the theme of this year's commemoration," U. President Arthur Smith said "Dr. King gave his life because he believed 'that people everywhere can have education and culture for their minds and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits,'" Smith said The U. wfll sponsor a panel discussion at 9:30 pm. Tuesday, Jan. 10, on Koko Taylor call fjor nominationa for ninii liiij wiuiui u. aiii; uuiiunu A j n $5,000 prize flor di&tinction in teaching a& evidenced by &uch a&pect& of) teaching a&: increased learning by students concern and assessment fa student's learning development of new. creative, and innovative teaching methods inventiveness in the curriculum and classroom noteworthy command of a subject matter effectiveness of presentation other exemplary contributions to university education Only faculty who hold a tenured or tenure-tracfaculty rank are eligible for the prize. Any student, faculty member, administrator, staff member, or alumnus may submit a nomination. Nominations should include a supporting letter, not to exceed two pages, and names of persons willing to write k iV.sk 'Ht "- - v tettrs of rGfsrsnc DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: January 13, 1995 Submit to: University Teaching Committee 120e Park Building, ext 7's "Civic Dialogue." Four guests will talk about "Violence in contemporary America: issues of family, race and community." Participants include: Debra Daniels, KUED-Chann- In particular, he had an interest in the controversy between evolution and creation. Stokes was a "devoutly religious" person and he believed evolution to be a fact, Ekdale said. Several of his books including "Creation Scriptures: Witness for God in the Scientific Age" and The Genesis Code, and Evolution: the Scriptures Say Yes," discussed his analysis of the scriptures, which he found to support evolution. For approximately the past 10 years. Stokes had been house bound as an invalid, but his "curious mind was working right up until the end," spending time working on book manuscripts and doing research on dinosaurs. "He still remained an active scientist and thoughtful writer," Ekdale said. "Dr. Stokes was the type of scientist and teacher that all his faculty and colleagues respected and in fact tried to emulate." The geology and geophysics department have established a memorial fund, which will be used to further education programs in geology. U. assistant executive director of the YWCA in Salt Lake City, Det. George Spargen of the Salt Lake City rblice Department; and two U. professors, Mark McPhaiL associate professor of communication and Theresa Martinez, assistant professor of sociology. Adult and children's books and books on multicultural education, as well as art, jewelry and clothing will be displayed and available for purchase from 8 a.m.-- 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, and Thursday, Jan. 12 in the Union East Ballroom. Mondayjan. 16, at Abravand Hall, 123 el Rev. Bernice King The Ultimate Addition To Any Home One For Yours An Office Get Today! Microsoft Office Standard Edition Includes: Microsoft Word 0 PowerPoint UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF . o Microsoft Excel Microsoft Mail BOOKSTORE UTAH CAMPUS 'Limited to stock on 7 S hsrJ UNIVERSITY POLICY: Restrictions: Available only to UotU departments, (acuity, staff and students. Valid UofU ID is required, except for newly entering freshman who must present proof of high school graduation and evidence of Universty enrolment. UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE INFORMATION: Prices: Subject to change without notice (add applicable sales Payment: We accept cash, certified or cashier's check, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. 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