Current Issue: Volume 17 - Number 16 - January 17, 2003
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Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)
"Remember - Celebrate - Act"
Annual
Breakfast-Monday, Jan. 20
7 a.m., Third Floor, Billingsly Student Center
Faculty
& Staff must R.S.V.P. no later than today,
Friday, Jan. 17, at 659-4426 or e-mail
cade-a@mssu.edu.
Students should R.S.V.P. with the Student Support Center at ext.
9324 or Student Activities Office (BSC) ext. 9320.
Foundation Phonathon kickoff January 24
Kickoff for the 21st annual Missouri Southern Foundation Phonathon is slated for 1-4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 in the Foundation House on the Missouri Southern campus. Area legislators, community leaders, friends of the college, and members of the news media will be present. The phonathon will run through at least April 15. Three Missouri Southern alumni, Jack Parker, '43, Vicky Mieseler, '81 and Bill Gipson, '85, will serve as Co-Chairs for this year's event. Foundation Director, Curt Betebenner, says a combination of volunteers and student callers will seek pledges from thousands of alumni, students, parents and friends of the College. Others will assist by keeping records, mailing pledge cards and certificates and providing other services. He says the primary goals for this year's effort are to increase alumni participation to 2,000 individual pledges and, secondly, to raise a total of $100,000 for the annual fund from our alumni, friends of MSSC, faculty and staff, and area businesses.Southern Theatre to present Laramie Project
Southern Theatre will present The Laramie Project, a play by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project, at 7:30 p.m., January 21-25, in the Bud Walton Theatre. The Laramie Project investigates the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie Wyoming. Writers of the play visited Laramie seven times and conducted over two hundred interviews in putting together the play. Moisés Kaufman says, "The idea for The Laramie Project originated in my desire to learn more about why Matthew Shepard was murdered, about what happened that night and about the town of Laramie. The idea of listening to the citizens talk really interested me. How is Laramie different from the rest of the country and how is it similar?" Jay Fields directs the production of The Laramie Project at Missouri Southern,. General Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for senior citizens and high school students. The play deals with mature subject matter and is not recommended for children. Requests for accommodations related to a disability should be made at least 72 hours before the program to Terri Spencer at (417) 625-9393. Those wishing to make reservations should call (417) 625-3190.
Chamber Chat focuses on membership
The first-quarter edition of Chamber Chat, a program produced by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, focuses on the value of membership in the chamber. Hosts are Kim Lester, Operations Manager, and Ginger LaMar, Membership Manager. They interview various chamber members about their involvement and interests in the organization. "We're glad to be able to work with the Chamber in the production of this program," says Judy Stiles, KGCS General Manager. "The program provides an additional opportunity for our students to gain hands-on experience in television production work, and it provides another link between the college and the community." Chamber Chat will air at 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 13 and Monday, Jan. 27. The program will also air on the second and fourth Mondays of February and March. Viewers may see the program on KGCS-TV, UHF Channel 57, and Joplin/Webb City Cable channel 7. It is produced by KGCS for the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.
Staffers presented "Superior Service" Awards
Three support staff members at Missouri Southern State College were presented with a "Superior Service" awards during an Employee Appreciation Luncheon at a luncheon program Friday, Dec. 20 in the Billingsly Student Center. Debbie Cash, Diamond, Human Resources Payroll Specialist, Debbie Winans, Oronogo, Computer Center Day Operator and Help Desk Operator, and Jeff Mitchell, Oronogo, Custodian at Leggett and Platt Athletic Center, Robert Ellis Young Gym and campus Multipurpose Building; (pictured left to right) were presented with cash awards and engraved plaques.
Discover fitness at Missouri Southern
Discover Fitness this semester at Missouri Southern! Darren Fullerton, Campus Recreation & Wellness, says a variety of classes are being offered this semester. The following classes are scheduled:
- Aerobic Fitness Class: Monday & Wednesday, 12 noon-12:50 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 p.m.-6:20 p.m.
- Step Aerobics/Kickboxing: Monday & Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.-7:20 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday, 2 p.m-2:50 p.m.
- Aquacise: Tuesday & Thursday, 12 noon-12:50 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 p.m.-6:20 p.m.
- Swimming: Monday through Friday 11 a.m-3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m-6:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1-4 p.m.
- Swimming: Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Also featured is the "Get Physical" program which allows participants to win prizes for the hard work they do throughout the semester. For more specific program information, please look for the yellow Campus Recreation Brochure in campus mail, visit BSC Room 211 or call Darren at ext. 9392 or Cindy Webb at ext. 9533.
Small business start-up workshop
"Starting a Small Business: The First Steps," an upcoming Small Business Development Center workshop will provide an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. It is designed specifically for those who are thinking about starting a business. Participants will have an opportunity to assess their strengths and weaknesses, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requirements, and identify sources of financing. Each participant will receive a start-up manual. The workshop will be held from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17 in Room 102 of Matthews Hall. The cost is $20. Registration may be made at the door.Wake up to Career Services!
Next week, January 20-23, the Career Services staff will be coming to a location near you with the Coffee & Careers outreach program. Lynsey Schwabrow, Career Services, says students and faculty are encouraged to stop by for a free cup of coffee and snack while they find out about Spring 2003 Career Services events, talk with counselors about career interests and pick up free helpful materials about career choices, resumes and cover letters, interviewing and more. Coffee & Careers can be found at the following locations from 8:30 a.m.to 11 a.m.:
- Jan. 20, Matthews Hall (east doors/next to auditorium)
- Jan. 21, Reynolds Hall (main entrance)
- Jan. 22, Webster Hall (south entrance)
- Jan. 23, Matthews Hall (east doors/next to auditorium).
Pedestrian safety project nearing completion
Students and other pedestrians soon will benefit from new traffic lights and crosswalk areas over both Newman and Duquesne Roads. The pedestrian safety project is nearing completion according to Bob Harrington, Physical Plant. He says primary access onto the campus for northbound traffic on Duquesne Road will be at the new traffic lights across Fred G. Hughes stadium. A pedestrian barrier has been erected on Duquesne Road that extends south to the Taylor Hall crosswalk The northernmost entrance to the Webster Hall parking lot (Lot 41) will provide entrance and exit to the left and right onto Duquesne.
"Students and other pedestrians will be able to cross at one of the clearly-marked interesections," Bob says. "The lights will have pedestrian cross buttons. Other than times when the buttons are used, the regularly-operating traffic signals will be coordinated with the lights at the intersection of Newman and Duquesne Roads".
Bob says the light should be fully operational by the end of January. He says the contract for the project stipulates completion no later than Feb. 20.
FACULTY/STAFF NOTES
Larry Cebula and David Locher, Social Sciences, led the first-ever MSSC Alumni trip to Cuba Dec. 28-Jan. 4. A group of 25 traveled to Havana and Vinales, Cuba.
Catherine Cole, Nursing, says the Student Nurse's Association blood drive, held in cooperation the Community Blood Bank, is scheduled for 10 a. m.-4 p.m., Monday, March 3 on the third floor of Billingsly Student Center. Faculty members who plan on giving consideration to students who donate are asked to let her know by calling ext. 9629.
Art Saltzman, English, has learned that his essay "The Cast of Characters," which appears in the current issue of Black Warrior Review, has been nominated for a 2003 Pushcart Prize.
A poem by Stephen Smith, News Bureau, is a semi-finalist in the International Open Poetry Contest. The poem, titled "My Father's Eyes," will be included in the hardback anthology, Patterns of Life, scheduled for publication this spring.
Free to a Good Home: Female Chow, 7 years old. Spayed and shots. Great outdoor family dog. Call ext. 9301 or 540-2673.
For Sale: 1992 Mercedes 190E, 2.6 l, 138,000 miles, automatic, full power. $5,000. Call ext. 9849 or 437-8487.
For Rent: 2 bedroom apt., 1 bath. 1501 E. 6th Street. $450. Call ext. 9849 or 437-8487.
For Sale: Sofa with two matching swivel rockers $200. Also, bedroom suite consisting of queen-size headboard, chest of drawers, and 9-drawer dresser with mirror, $250. All furniture is in excellent condition. Home interiors wall decor also for sale. Photos available. Call Suzanne at ext. 3167 or 781-2946.
For Sale: 1981 BMW R100RS, 60,000 miles, original. $4,000. Call ext. 9849 or 437-8487.
For Sale by Owner: Excellent custom-built home, 2,400 sq. ft., 4 bedroom 2 1/2 baths, on 1.5 acres of land just outside Joplin city limits. Beautiful fireplace and huge deck, Florida room, $155,000. Call and make a deal. Trade or financing considered. Call Marty Conklin, ext. 9713.
For Sale: Hoover bagless upright with attachments; 1 year old, $70. Call ext. 9852.
For Sale: 1998 Ford Mustang, yellow, automatic, V-6, PB/PS, CD, newer tires, 79,000 miles, $8,000. Call 439-1161 or ext. 3146.
