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Boylan Lecture features Sister Helen Prejean
Sister
Helen Prejean will speak on the topic of "Dead Man Walking: The
Journey Continues" at the 14th Annual Boylan Lecture, 7:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, April 8 in the Mills Anderson Criminal Justice Center
Auditorium. Sister Helen Prejean is a Roman Catholic nun who counsels
both death row inmates convicted of hideous crimes as well as the
families of their victims.
Sister Helen is the inspiration for the book, film and opera, Dead Man Walking. In 1982, Sister Helen received a bone-chilling request from a friend from the Prison Coalition asking her to be a pen pal with a death row inmate at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La. The man, Elmo Sonnier, with his brother, abducted a teenage couple in a lover's lane, raped the girl and then shot both of them in the back of the head. Sister Helen accepted the assignment without hesitation and found herself face to face with the torment of the condemned, the rage and grief of the victims' families and the chilly aloofness of government officials who carry out their executions.
Since then she has accompanied five men to their death by execution. Her book, Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States, was on the New York Times Best Seller List for 31 weeks. Born in Baton Rouge, La., she joined the Sisters of St. Joseph Medialle in 1957 and received an M.A. in Religious Education From St. Paul's University in Ottawa, Canada.
The Helen S. Boylan Foundation and the MSSC Social Science Department sponsor the Boylan Lecture. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Tom Simpson, Social Sciences, at ext. 3112
Rally for America today
There will be a Rally for America on the Southern campus today, Friday, April 4 from noon till 1 p.m., according to Mark Frerer, Financial Aid. The gathering is designed to show support for troops, country and President. It will be held at the center lawn by the Veterans Wall close to the Flag of Freedom Memorial. Those attending are encouraged to bring a sign, a U.S. flag, and wear patriotic colors if possible.
Board approves stadium turf contract
The Missouri Southern Board of Regents on Friday, March 28 approved the awarding of a contract to Sprinturf for the replacement of the artificial playing surface at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Installation should take approximately 60 to 90 days. Sprinturf's offer to install its project was for $450,000. The Lion Pride Restoration Project committee has raised $670,000 for the turf and track project. A separate bid to replace the track around the stadium will be approved at a later date. Sprinturf has its product currently in use at several locations, including the playing surfaces at the University of Montana, Youngstown State University and William Jewell College. It is also being used on practice fields for the Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans. In other action today, the Board opened the door for the possible construction of a recreation center designed for use by students other than athletes. President, Julio León, told Regents that students have expressed a desire to pay for a freestanding facility with an additional fee. However, he said, the college has concluded such a facility would cost between $10 to 15 million and would be cost-prohibitive for the students. The Board formally approved the establishment of a committee that would select an architect to study the feasibility of adding on a recreation center to Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium to make use of existing recreational opportunities. A contribution made to the Missouri Southern Foundation will pay for the feasibility study. The Board received a report on alternative certification of teachers. Michael Horvath, Dean of the School of Education, says individuals with bachelor's degrees soon will be able to obtain certification if they have obtained a position in education and have passed the Praxis II exam in their academic content area. The 29-hour program would allow for certification within two summers and one academic year.One-Acts slated for April 14-19
Southern Theatre will present one-act performances in the Bud Walton Theatre on the Missouri Southern campus at 7:30 p.m., April 14-19.
No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre, directed by Jimmy Noriega, and The Laundromat by Marsh Norman, directed by Stacy Harter, will be presented Monday, April 14 and Thursday, April 17. Graceland by Ellen Byron, directed by Rachel Mastin, Miss Julie by August Strindberg, directed by Julie Krummel, and Sonny DeRee's Life Flashes Before His Eyes by Bill Bozzone, directed by Sunni Stumpff, will be presented Tuesday, April 15 and Friday, April 18.
The Flying Doctor by Moliere, directed by Brandon Painter and For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf by Ntozake Shange, directed by Erina Parks, will be presented Wednesday April 16 and Saturday, April 19.
Curtain time for all performances is 7:30 p.m. These productions are rated for mature audiences and are not recommended for children. There is no admission charge and the public is invited. Reservations are requested. For reservations, members of the public should telephone (417) 625-3190. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation should let the box office know 72 hours in advance.
Science Fair top winners announced
Successful young scientists were introduced at the awards ceremony of the 2003 Missouri Southern Regional Science Fair. The ceremony was in Anderson Auditorium, in the Mills Anderson Criminal Justice Center Thursday, March 27. The two top winners will soon start preparing to compete against approximately 1,200 other high school students from around the world at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) this May in Cleveland, Ohio. Approximately fifty students from nine high schools in the Southwest Missouri/Southeast Kansas region competed in the senior division of the fair.
The two students who will advance to the Intel ISEF are Marian Cox, Seneca High School; and Lindsey Herbert, Seneca High School. Shannon Sample, a science teacher at Seneca, sponsors both students. Nathan Skelley of Joplin High School was selected as an alternate. Cox's project investigated the level of chemicals called phthalate esters, which can leach from plastic bottles into in bottled drinking water. Herbert's research project examined the effects of acid and metals on the process by which bacterial cells take up naked DNA molecules.
In addition to the top two winners, senior high students in eleven categories were awarded one-year, full-tuition scholarships to Missouri Southern. "I am glad to be involved with a project in which hundreds of people are exposed to positive aspects of science, and which encourages local students to take an interest in science," said Michael Garoutte, Chemistry, fair director. Missouri Southern also sponsors a Junior Fair for grades 6-8. Alexia Walker of Riverton Middle School and Arthur Daus of Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School were the Grand Prize winners of over 110 projects submitted from junior high and middle schools. Grand Prize winners each receive a cash award of $100.
"Day of the Trombone" features Paul McKee
The Missouri Southern Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Phillip C. Wise, Music, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15 in Webster Hall Auditorium on the Missouri Southern campus. The Concert is titled "Day of the Trombone" and features guest trombone soloist, Paul McKee.
Since
1984 Paul McKee has been a member of Woody Herman's Thundering Herd
and continues to tour and record with the band. In addition to making
frequent appearances as a guest artist and clinician, McKee has served
on the jazz faculty of such respected institutions of higher learning
as DePaul University, Northern Illinois University, Youngstown State
University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory.
His compositions and arrangements have been performed and recorded by
academic and professional jazz ensembles worldwide. His recent
recording, Gallery, features special guests Carl Fontana and
Bobby Shew. Concert selections include Beautiful Love, 88 Basie
Street, I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart, Spring Can Really Hang You Up
the Most, Polka Dots, Moonbeams and other jazz classics. Wave,
a famous bossa nova by Antonio Carlos Jobim, will feature five
trombones, solo trombone and rhythm section.
"This concert is chock full of great swing music and will be very entertaining," states Dr. Wise. "If you enjoy big band jazz and want to hear one of the finest jazz trombonists in the world, you won't want to miss this concert." The Southern Jazz Orchestra is an 18-member jazz ensemble that is grounded in traditional big band swing. The great music of the Count Basie Band, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Woody Herman Herds and Clark Terry Big Band constitute the basis of the literature. The Southern Jazz Orchestra concert is free and open to the public.
Soviet film final offering in 41st Film Festival
The Soviet film, An Unfinished Story, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 in Matthews Hall Auditorium. The film will be the final program of the current 41st Annual International Film Festival presented by the Missouri Southern Film Society. The film, produced in 1955, was one of the first to be made with a degree of creative freedom following the long period when the arts were dominated by the repressive Stalinist system. It is a deeply felt love story that concerns a woman doctor, her egotistical suitor and the patient she comes to love. The famous actor/director, Sergei Bondarchuk, gives a fine performance as the strong-willed naval architect who overcomes a medical handicap during a painful hospital stay. Friedrich Ermler, considered a master of psychological realism based on his outstanding work during the late silent and early sound film era, directed An Unfinished Story. It was the first film he was allowed to make after World War II. Although not up to the level of his earlier masterpieces, the film is still recognized by critics as a fine directorial effort with extraordinary performances. Single admissions at the door are $2 for adults and $1.50 for senior citizens or students.March Grand Advisor PLUS now on-line
The March 2003 issue files of The Grant Advisor PLUS are now on-line. Betsy Griffin, Assistant. Vice President for, Academic Affairs, says Missouri Southern subscribes to the Grant Advisor Plus to help faculty/staff identify grants that might meet their 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: trust (lower case).Employees providing dependents packages
Stephanie Goad, Communications, and Cheryl Dobson, Financial Aids, are teaming with the Red Cross to provide care packages for approximately 200 area children who have one or both parents deployed. They are looking for donated items to include in the care packages, so if anyone would like to donate some of the items listed below, or anyone who is interested in helping to secure donations for the project, please contact Stephanie at ext. 9372 or Cheryl at ext. 9584.
This is a project independent from Missouri Southern and will be done off campus. Items needed for the care packages include: tablets, pens/pencils, crayons, word searches, crossword puzzles, activity books, disposable cameras (so children may send pictures to parents) and coupons good for one free film processing. Other games and activities suitable for children ages 5-9 and 10-12 will also be accepted. The packages will be distributed during special activities held by the American Red Cross of Southwest Missouri.
Spring Job Expo helps people find careers
Over 70 representatives from business, government, non-profit agencies, and education organizations are expected to take part in Spring Job Expo. The theme of the Expo is "Paint Yourself a Bright Future!" Designed to benefit students of all majors, alumni and employers, the event is being sponsored by Career Services and will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 9 on the third floor of the Billingsly Student Center.
A special seminar on internships will be held at 12:30 p.m. Local and national employers are registered to attend. This event provides an opportunity for students and alumni to learn more about full-time employment, internships, summer and part-time jobs, as well as graduate and professional educational programs. Visit www.mssu.edu/career for a listing of employers registered to attend. For additional information, call Career Services at (417) 625-9343.
Over 700 take part in 25th Business Contest
More than 700 high school students visited the Missouri Southern campus Wednesday, April 2 for the 25th Business Contest. The students represented 27 schools from the region. Beverly Block, Business, coordinates the contest. First-place winners receive a $250 scholarship to Missouri Southern State College. The top three finishers in each category received certificates. Trophies were given to the school with the most points in each category and three sweepstakes trophies will be awarded to the three schools with the most points overall. First place and trophy winners are listed below. For a complete list of winners, visit www.mssu.edu and click on "news releases." A Dean's Performance Award was presented in honor of Dean James Gray. The Kickapoo school won the award. This is the final year Jim will serve as Dean. He has announced his intention to return to the classroom. A special award was given to the Neosho school in honor of the late Jim Shaver, a longtime member of the Missouri Southern Business faculty. Jim passed away on March 7. 2003 BUSINESS CONTEST RESULTS TEST1st Place/School Trophy Winners:
Advanced Accounting
1. Chris Capps, Neosho/Trophy: Neosho
Beginning Accounting
1. Kyle Mattingly, Cassville /Trophy: Cassville
Business Communication
1. Jonathan Hollingshead, Webb City/ Trophy: Webb City
Business Law
1. Mat Sumpter, Joplin/Trophy: East Newton
Business Math
1. Ryan Saige, Monett/Trophy: Kickapoo
Computer Concepts
1. Eric Krause, Kickapoo/Trophy: Kickapoo
Economics
1. Diego Saenz, Kickapoo/Trophy: Kickapoo
Free Enterprise-Poster
1. Katrina Fowler, McDonald County/Trophy: McDonald County
Free Enterprise-Public Speaking
1. Caleb Lines, Monett /Trophy: Monett
Free Enterprise-Public Speaking
1. Jamie Smith, Kickapoo/Trophy: Neosho
General Business
1. Marshall Blinzler, Pierce City/Trophy: Monett
Keyboarding I
1. Franchesca Parish, McDonald County/Trophy: Kickapoo
Keyboarding II
1. David Peters, East Newton/Trophy, East Newton, trophy
Management
1. Jamie Smith, Kickapoo/Kickapoo, trophy
Office Procedures
1. Jonathan Hollingshead, Webb City/Trophy: Kickapoo
SWEEEPSTAKES TROPHIES
- Division I (more than 500 enrolled): Kickapoo
- Division II (175-500 enrolled): East Newton
- Division III (less than 175 enrolled): Clever
- Dean Performance Award: Kickapoo
- Shaver Accounting Award (in memory of Dr. James Shaver): Neosho
RHA to sponsor three-person scramble
A three-person scramble golf tournament open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni will be held at Loma Linda South on Friday, April 25. Teams can consist of all men, all women or a combination of both. The tournament is being sponsored by the Residence Hall Administration (RHA). First prizes of DVD Players, second prizes of Missouri Southern memorabilia and third prizes of a dozen golf balls will be awarded. Ten teams must be entered to have the tournament. If ten teams are not found, money will be refunded.
The cost is $60 which includes green fee and cart. Payment must be received prior to the tournament. For more information, Contact Student Services at ext. 9392, Blaine Hall at ext. 4107, McCormick Hall at 4190 or East Hall at ext. 4378.
Promote your department on KGCS
The students and staff of KGCS-TV invite departments on campus to submit ideas for 30-second promotional spots featuring their departments. The spots will be used during the KGCS Campus Update news program, a student-produced newscast. If you would like your department or services promoted, contact Judy Stiles, KGCS General Manager at stiles-j@mssu.edu.
Graduation stories wanted
If individual teachers or department heads have upcoming graduates with particularly interesting stories, let the Missouri Southern News Bureau know at least two weeks prior to Commencement. Remember, as faculty members, you may be asked to speak to a newspaper reporter or on camera or regarding story the graduate's achievement. Please obtain the permission of the graduate to send details about him/her to the media. Also obtain a telephone number at which the graduate may be reached. Then forward the graduate's name, major, home telephone number and details, along with your on-campus contact telephone number to smith-se@mssu.edu. Your information will then be forwarded to the local media who, at their choosing, will contact you and your student or students.
Lifetime Sports Academy planned
The 8th annual Children's Lifetime Sports Academy is scheduled for 12:30-5 p.m., June 9-12 on campus. Children of all abilities, ages 7-12, are welcome to attend. Several children of Southern faculty/staff have become star campers. Patsy Lipira, Kinesiology, says fishing has been added to the list of activities available in June. Kids will also receive instruction in bowling, golf, racquet sports, frisbee, and a number of other games and activities that can be enjoyed throughout life. Readers interested in receiving a flyer and/or registration form may e-mail Patsy who will then send the information through campus mail. A $10 discount is offered for children of Missouri Southern faculty/staff.
FACULTY/STAFF NOTES
Cheryl Dobson, Financial Aids, reports that, despite the campus being closed two days prior to the Financial Aid Fair on Feb. 26, over 136 students braved the inclement weather to attend the fair. The three lucky winners of the fair scholarships included Alan Anderson and Michelle Hall who won prizes of $250. The grand prize scholarship of $500 went to Ricky Bruner, Jr. A variety of other prizes were awarded to 19 other students
Jim Krudwig, Lisa Robinson and Karen Bradshaw, Small Business Development Center, received Excellence Awards from the Missouri Small Business Development Center for outstanding customer satisfaction survey results for fiscal year 2002, which began in October of 2001 and ended last September. Only one-third of the Missouri SBDC consultants received this distinction. During the year, Jim, Lisa and Karen consulted with 214 businesses. Since April 1987, the SBDC has provided free, confidential counseling to over 4,000 small businesses in southwest Missouri. Jim, Lisa and Karen were also awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for implementing named training programs in support of the Missouri Small Business Development Centers. The SBDC worked in conjunction with the Kaufman Foundation to offer entrepreneurship training.
The National Headquarters of Wal-Mart has awarded the Business Innovation award to the logistics team with which Hartford Tunnell, CIS, is associated. The team manages 3rd party carriers such as J.B Hunt and Swift helping them efficiently take loads of stock to Wal-Mart distribution centers and retail stores.
Phillip C. Wise, Music, recently served as an adjudicator at the Iowa Jazz Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. This event is the largest and one of the most prestigious high school jazz festivals in the country.
For Sale: 1979 Fender Stratocaster guitar. Excellent condition with original case, burnt orange color, virtually unmarked, $1,200, firm. Also have 1972 Fender Vibrosonic Reverb amplifier, 300 watts with "Black Widow" 15-inch speaker with volume/master volume for $850. Contact ext. 9506 or call Steve at (417) 359-5980.
For Sale: Deluxe aluminum truck shell with locking windows. Fits full-size longbed. $125 or best offer. Call ext. 9794.
For Sale: 1996 Beaumont Premier, 14x70, 2-bedroom, 2-bath mobile home. Open floor plan with nice large living areas. Located in Webb City School District. $16,000 (negotiable) cash or $500 down and assume loan. Call ext. 9528 days or 673-2399 evenings.
For Sale: Futon Bunkbed (changeable to a sofa), used very little, like new. $195. (Original price was $390.) Call ext. 9681 or 624-8795.
For Sale: Kenmore window air conditioner. 10K BTU, 110 volts, fits windows 24-36 " wide. Used 3 months. $150. Call Michael at ext. 9314.
For Sale: Double stainless steel sink. Good condition, only 2 years old, $40. Please call Suzanne at ext. 3167 or 781-2946.
For Sale: 1979 Plymouth 15-passenger van, $1200 or best offer. Call 625-9315 from 8-5 or 417 842-3087 evenings and weekends.
