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An independent newspaper http://www.dailyemerald.com Monday, November 24,2003 Since 1900 University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon Volume 105, Issue 62 Campus mourns loss of Atlas of Oregon director Professor Emeritus William Loy will be remembered for his work on the atlas and as a ‘pillar of the community’ By A. Sho Ikeda Senior News Reporter As editor and director of the award winning Atlas of Oregon, University geography Professor Emeritus William G. "Bill" Loy helped bring the geography of Oregon to life for people around the world. As a teacher, professional, friend and fam ily man, he displayed thoughtfulness, optimism and a willingness to always go out of his way to help anyone. A ceremony in celebration of Loy's life will be held at 1 p.m. Sat urday, Dec. 6, at the First United Methodist Church in Eugene. Loy died Nov. 15 at the age of 67 from cancer-related complications. Loy taught at the University from 1967 to 1997 in the geography de partment, sharing his love for cartog raphy — the science of making maps — with many students. He was best known for his work on the Atlas of Oregon and was re sponsible for the creation of two edi tions of the highly acclaimed atlas. The first was created in 1976 and was considered a masterpiece by many in the profession. The second edition was published in 2002. Both books have won numerous awards, including the Globe Book Award from the Association of Ameri can Geographers in 2001 and the Best Book and Atlas Award from the Amer ican Congress on Surveying and Map ping in 2002. When working on the atlases, Loy was very concerned about making sure everyone who helped was given credit. As a cartographer, he worked with many researchers across the state, in cluding archaeologists and historians. "He was very well-known for not only giving credit where credit was due, but he was also very generous, * said Stuart Allan, a cartographer turned-map-publisher, who worked with Loy on both editions of the atlas. "He was extremely meticulous in Turn to LOY, page 4 VICTORY Mark McCambridge Photographer Oregon fans and players celebrate on the field Saturday after the Ducks defeated Oregon State, 34-20, on Saturday at Autzen Stadium. The win most likely will send the Ducks to the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, and it kept the Beavers winless at Autzen Stadium since 1993. FCC rule: cell users can keep number A new FCC rule says wireless users can keep their number when they switch carriers By Caron Alarab News Reporter For those who can't bear to part with their cell phone numbers, their "portabili ty" prayers have been answered. Under the Federal Communications Commission's wireless "local number portability" rules, consumers can now switch wireless carri ers within the same geographic area and keep their existing phone numbers. Starting today, the top 100 Metropoli tan Statistical Areas, including Portland, must implement this option, while all other areas must comply within the next six months. "Currently, Verizon and T-Mobile are ready for switches in Eugene," said Steve Zagar, sales representative for Totally Cel lular, located in the EMU. For a list of the Metropolitan Statistical Turn to WIRELESS, page 6 ‘Kid-friendly’ map plots resources for student parents Administrators are creating a colorful map that helps student parents locate child-friendly areas and resources on campus By Chelsea Duncan News Reporter New resources designed to make the difficulties of balancing a class load and family life a little less stressful for student parents are being created on campus. The University is becoming a recogniz ably "kid-friendly" place with the cre ation of a map that illustrates areas on campus that are considered welcoming to children. Areas include the location of child care programs, the Knight Library's children's book section and the Office of Student Life. The map will be presented in a brochure-like handout, unfolding to a larger size that will accommodate the map yet making it easy to carry. Work and Family Services Administrator Karen Logvin, who is heading up the proj ect said the map is intended "to be playful and have the information be accessible" "It was created as another format for in forming the campus and the community about the many resources and opportuni ties for families on campus," she said. Logvin said she hopes it will be com pleted and available at the beginning of winter term. ASUO Women's Center Director Lisa Foisy said as a parent at the University, the map will help her when she needs to come to campus for after-hour meetings and events. Turn to PARENTS, page 4 Nontraditional Student Advocate Kimberly Archer balances work and parenting while she plays with her sons, 5-year-old Jake Archer (left) and 2 year-old Caden Huyett (right) in the ASUO office Friday morning. Tim Bobosky Photographer WEATHER INSIDE NEXT ISSUE LOW 40 HIGH 44 Campus buzz.4 Classifieds.10 Commentary..2 Crossword.11 Nation & World.3 Sports.7 “20 Questions” makes its Eugene debut
