Volume 53, Number 1 Fall 2001 David S. Dockery ddockery@uu.edu President Michael Duduit mduduit@uu.edu Executive Vice President Sara B. Horn shorn@uu.edu Director of News & Information Tracy Rutledge trutledg@uu.edu Director of Marketing Jim Veneman jveneman@uu.edu Director of Visual Communication Melissa Mann mmann@uu.edu Graphic Designer Cam Tracy ctracy@uu.edu Web Development Agent Beverly Fisher bfisher@uu.edu University Relations Assistant   Visit Union on the Internet The Unionite is a publication of Union University, 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, TN 38305. Affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Union is committed to academic excellence that promotes a Christian worldview. For printed copy requests and information submissions, please write: UNIONITE Office of Research & Records Union University 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305-3697 or submit information here. Cover illustration by Deb Hoeffner (deb@debhoeffner.com).

Vision & Values: The Staff of Union University: Partners in the Mission Technology Brings Age of Information – and Tough Choices Technology is all around. Where will it lead next? The World of Business When it Absolutely, Positively Has to Happen – YESTERDAY The Changing Family Technology is all around, and the family has been affected in more ways than one might think.   The Wow Factor: A Cultural Invasion From movies to the way we get our news, technology is changing the way we view the arts and communication.   The 21st Century Mission Field – Churches Get Connected The electronic and communications age lends its influence to the worship service and beyond.   Biotechnology: The Good, The Bad, and What We Should Fear Most Controversy surrounds the secrets scientists are uncovering about the human body. The New Frontier – Where are We Headed Next? What new types of technology do we have to look forward to in the future? A Day in the Life A humorous look at what Union students may be doing in 2051. WEB EXCLUSIVES Digital Media Studies An innovative major with a step toward the future. David Thomas – 2001 Innovative Teaching Award Winner Helping students perceive their past is what this history professor does best. Campus News Alumni News The Science of Giving It’s all in your heart, these science professors and their spouses say. Under Construction Homecoming 2001 - get ready The Reformation Tour June 22 - July 2, 2002 Alumni Chapter Meetings Mark Your Calendar!