Current Issue: Volume 17 - Number 19 - February 7, 2003
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Langston Hughes birthday bash tonight
The Eleventh Annual Langston Hughes Celebration will feature Dr. Emily
Bernard, the editor of the highly acclaimed book, Remember Me to
Harlem. The program will take place at 7 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 7 in
Webster Hall Auditorium.
African-American poet/author Langston Hughes was born in Joplin
Feb. 1, 1902. Considered by many to number among the greatest American
poets of the 20th century, he is particularly admired for his innovative
use of blues and jazz rhythms in poetry to express his African American
cultural heritage. He also wrote novels, short stories, plays, opera
lyrics and books for children. Hughes was the central figure in the
Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and was a powerful voice against racism.
Doris Walters, English, says Emily Bernard's address and
slide show is titled "Fabulous in Friendship". She says
Bernard's talk will focus on the Harlem Renaissance. Her book, Remember
Me to Harlem, records, through written correspondence, forty years
of friendship between writers Carl Van Vechten and Langston Hughes. An
art exhibit of work by Jane Kleindl, inspired by Hughes' poetry, will be
located outside the auditorium and on the stage. Readers from Emerson
Elementary, Memorial Middle School and Joplin High School will also take
part in the event.
Kufara, the marimba band, will start playing at 6:30 before the
event officially begins at 7 p.m. in Webster Hall Auditorium. The
program is free and open to the public Those wanting more information
should call Doris at (417) 625-9644.
Holden appoints two new Regents
Gov. Bob Holden has appointed Jane B. Wyman of Alba and Dwight Douglas of Joplin to the Missouri Southern Board of Regents. Wyman, 53, is an attorney in Joplin and a past member of the Board of Regents. She is a former Jasper County Associate Circuit Judge, a member of the Jasper County Women's Law Association, and is a Director of the Jasper County Association for Social Services, Inc. She earned her law degree from the University of Tulsa and her bachelor's degree from Missouri State Southern College. Douglas, 59, is an attorney who serves as corporate counsel for Freeman Neosho Hospital. He has also served on the Missouri Safe Drinking Water Commission. Douglas received his law and bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Wyman replaces Loretta Coburn, whose term expired, and Douglas replaces Stephen Carlton, who resigned after being elected as a judge in Jasper County.Assessment Day slated for February 19
Wednesday, Feb. 19 is Senior Assessment Day. Day classes will be dismissed to accommodate the testing session in which over 600 seniors will take the General Education Assessment Test. Some departments will also be administering their exit test to graduating seniors. "Missouri Southern is unique in its commitment to assessment by setting aside a day for this important event," says Delores Honey, Institutional Research and Assessment. "It sends a strong message to seniors that the institution takes assessment seriously and that faculty from their own discipline help administer the test. We literally could not do this without the help of the faculty." Dr. Julio León will address the seniors to explain why the tests are given and how they benefit seniors and the college. The information from these tests is reported back to the departments as group data for use in evaluating their programs and making improvements to their curriculum, processes and procedures. Students receive confidential reports of their individual results.
Today's Brown Bag
Pedro Talavera-Ibarra, Communications, will be the speaker for today's Brown Bag lunch. His topic will be Foreign Language Topic: Multimedia in the Foreign Language Classroom. Pedro will provide an opportunity for faculty to review and update their knowledge about the use of testing and review materials available to students via computer technology. The Brown Bag will be held from 12:10 p.m.-12:50 p.m. in Room 310 of the Billingsly Student Center (House of Lords Room). Faculty and staff are invited pick up a free lunch at the mini-buffet and enjoy a stimulating discussion. Lunch is provided by Academic Affairs and AmeriServe.
Remind students to file FAFSA early
It's that time of year again to apply for financial aid for the 2003-04 academic year. Cheryl Dobson, Financial Aid, says instructors might remind students that early filing is important. As soon as your 2002 tax returns are completed, students may file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All financial aid documentation must be received by the Financial Aid office no later than July 1st to hold fees. To be considered for Missouri state aid, the FAFSA must be received by the Department of Education no later than April 1. For additional information on state programs, visit www.mostars.com. When filing your FAFSA application on line, students are advised to use the free Department of Education's web-site. Other "similar" sites charge a fee to assist with completing the application.
2003 Phonathon update
The annual Missouri Southern Foundation Phonathon is under way and making good progress, says Curt Betebenner, Foundation Director. Student callers have been contacting Alumni who have never before participated in the phone program. After eight days of calling they have reached over 700 Alumni for the first time. A total of 93 of those have elected to participate by giving gifts totaling over $6,000.
"All total, after eight days of calling The Missouri Southern Foundation has received 174 pledges and raised $17,036," Curt states. "This is a good start toward our goal of 2,000 pledges and $100,000."
He says total support from faculty and staff totals over $6,500 with ample time remaining for additional contributions. The vast majority of these gifts have been designated for use within the areas where the faculty and staff members are currently working. Volunteers have called and received additional gifts from former Missouri Southern football players and/or their parents designated to the Lion Pride Restoration Project for Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Betebenner says Phonathon callers will begin contacting past contributors Sunday, Feb. 9.
Welcome to new employees Missouri Southern has recently filled several full-time positions on campus, according to Suzanne Carney, Human Resources. Please join in welcoming Sheila Galbraith, Criminal Justice Secretary, Jon Hubbard, Security Officer, Stephanie Horine, Forensic Analyst I, Darin Moore, Head Athletic Trainer, and Julie Wengert, Athletic Compliance Coordinator. Chili feed planned for late FebruaryThe Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) will host its annual Campuswide Chili Cook Off/Feed Wednesday, Feb. 26. The event will be held from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. in room 125 of the Justice Center. There is no cost to enter and all entrants get to eat for free. The prizes for the contest will be $100 for 1st Place, $50 for 2nd Place and $35 for 3rd Place. To enter your chili in the cook off contact Mike Hulderman at ext. 9519 or hulderman-m@mssu.edu. If you are not interested in entering the contest but would like to eat many different styles of chili and the fixings, admission is $4 for all you can eat and a drink. Drawings will be held for great door prizes.
Student-produced newscast to air on KGCS
The first edition of KGCS Campus Update, the student-produced newscast, for the new semester will air at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m., at 9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb.11 at 9 p.m. and at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12 . Judy Stiles, KGCS General Manager, says the program will have a variety of stories, including:- An update on the crosswalk project
- A look at how some campus organizations are reaching out to help others
- A report on the Lady Lion's basketball team trip to Hawaii over Christmas Break
- A report on staff awards presented in December
- An update on sports, including indoor track and basketball
KGCS Campus Update can be seen on Joplin/Webb City cable channel 7 and UHF channel 57. KGCS is a service of the Communications Department.
2002 MSIPC Junior Division winner to perform
The Missouri Southern International Piano Competition will present Avan Yu, winner of the 2002 MSIPC Junior Division, in concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb 21 in Webster Hall Auditorium. The 15-year-old pianist will play selections by Beethoven, Chopin, Stravinsky and more. Tickets cost $10 for general admission and $5 for senior citizens and students and are available in the Billingsly Student Center Box office. For more information, contact the MSIPC office at ext. 9755.
Grant Advisor PLUS on line
The February 2003 issue files of The Grant Advisor PLUS are now on-line. Missouri Southern subscribes to the Grant Advisor Plus so that facult/staff can identify grants that might meet specific needs. There are two ways of accessing the Grant Advisor: On campus you can go directly to the web site from http://www.grantadvisor.com/tgaplus . Accessing the Grant Advisor from home requires a user name and password. The password changes monthly. The web address for Password Access is: http://www.grantadvisor.com/tgapass When prompted for User Name and Password, enter the following: User Name: tga (lower case) Password: pause (lower case).
Free Russian language class planned
The International Language Resource Center is sponsoring a free Russian class. The class is open to anyone older than 15. Tatiana Karmanova, Communications, says classes will be held each Thursday beginning Feb. 13 from 4 -5 p.m. in Room 319 of Webster Hall on the Missouri Southern campus. The class will run through May 1. The instructor for the class is Natalia Strougova, native of Russia. No registration is necessary. Those wanting to take part should attend the first class on Feb. 13.
Music for lovers on 88.7KXMS88.7KXMS/Fine Arts Radio International is featuring A "St. Valentine's Day Marathon" Friday, Feb. 14. Jeffrey Skibbe, KXMS General Manager, says music lovers should consult the latest listings at http://www.mssu.edu/pages/kxms/february.htm .
"Show Me the Money" Financial Aid Fair Slated
The financial aid fair, Show Me the Money, will take place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 on the second floor of Billingsly Student Center. The Financial Aid Office sponsors the event. Consumer Credit Counseling Workshops will be held at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. in BSC Room 311. The fair is open to current Missouri Southern students and area high school seniors. "Each year, money goes unclaimed or students fall victim to scams because students are uninformed," says Cheryl Dobson of the MSSC Financial Aid Office. "Those who attend can learn to avoid these mistakes. Best of all, this event is free and students may apply for programs at no cost." Dobson says representatives from the following agencies will be available to answer questions:- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Scholarships and Employment
- Smartfunds
- U. S. Dept. of Education/FAFSA
- Consumer Credit Counseling
- MOHELA-Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority
- MOSTARS-Missouri Student Assistance
- Rural Missouri, Inc.
- Default Prevention
- Commerce Bank
- Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma
- MSSC Financial Aid Representatives
Madrigal tickets on sale
Tickets for the 8th Biennial Madrigal Feast, slated for 7 p.m., March 5-8 in Taylor Performing Arts Center, are on sale at MSSC Ticket Office in the basement of the Billingsly Student Center. Tickets cost $20 per person. All proceeds from ticket sales go to scholarships for music students. The reservation deadline is March 1.
FACULTY/STAFF NOTES
Beverly Block, Business, has had an article published in the February issue of Business Education Forum. The article discusses the importantce of teaching "soft skills" in the classroom in addition to teaching content. The title of the article is: "Soft Skills: Are You a Walky-Talky?" She has had two proposals accepted. She will present "Workplace Appearance: Business Casual Results in Casual Confusion" with Jean Anna Sellers of Fort Hays State University in April at the Association for Business Communication Spring Conference in Toronto, Canada. She will present "Teaching Soft Skills" in May at the Association for Business Communication European Convention in Lugano, Switzerland.
The Missouri Southern Chamber Choir performed for the Missouri Music Educators Association State Convention Jan. 24 before over 900 music educators and friends of MSSC. Southern was one of only two colleges in the state chosen by audition to perform. The performance, which ended with a standing ovation, exemplified of the excellent musical quality of students in the music department and represented the strong caliber of students at Southern. The music department thanks John Messick, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, for taking the time and trouble to attend this concert. It was greatly appreciated by music students and faculty. The choir is directed by Bud Clark, Music.Linda Hand, Mathematics, attended the Joint American Mathematical Society - Mathematical Association of America National Meeting in Baltimore Jan. 13-17. She participated in a short course: "Mathematics in the Ancient World". The class attended a seminar at the Walters Museum where they learned about the restoration and translation of the Archimedes Palimpsest and even viewed a page of it.
"Friar Laurence: Nightmare," a poem by Bill Kumbier, English, has been accepted for inclusion in The Breath of Parted Lips II, an anthology of poems by poets who have participated in the Frost Place Festival of Poetry, to be published by Cavan Kerry Press.
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