Current Issue: Volume 16 - Number 25 - April 12, 2002
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The Missouri Southern Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble, under the direction
of Phillip C. Wise, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April
16 in Webster Hall Auditorium. The concert will feature guest soloist,
Billy Hunt, a Grammy Award winning trumpeter and featured soloist with
the Woody Herman Band. Billy Hunt worked with many different musicians
in New York including Warren Covington, Billy May, Thad Jones and Dizzy
Gillespie. In 1962 he joined Woody Herman's "New Swinging Herd,"
considered one of the finest touring big bands ever assembled and traveled
for five years and performed on nearly twenty recordings. Billy was awarded
a Grammy Award for his performance with the Herman Band. His solo on the
tune, Days of Wine and Roses, is still considered one of the finest
jazz trumpet solos ever performed. The April 16 concert is titled simply,
The Trumpeter. "This concert is chock full of great jazz music
and will be very entertaining," Phil states. "You won't want
to miss the opportunity to hear one of the finest jazz trumpeters ever
to play." The Southern Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble concert
is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the evening concert.
Gala Dinner sponsored by Alumni Association
The Missouri Southern Alumni Association invites faculty, staff and community to a Gala Dinner scheduled for 6 p.m., Saturday, April 27 in the Connor Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Billingsly Student Center. The black-tie optional dinner is $35 per person, which includes entry into the Gala Winners Concert of the Missouri Southern International Piano Competition at 8 p.m. in Taylor Performing Arts Center. For those already having tickets to the Gala Concert, the cost for the dinner is $20 per person. The dinner menu will include 3 oz. sautéed veal cutlet with marsala sauce, 3 oz. grilled chicken Dijon with white wine sauce, lemon glazed baby carrots, wild rice, winter green salad, creme de menthe cheese cake and beverage. Those planning on attending are requested to RSVP by telephoning the Missouri Southern Alumni Office no later than Friday, April 19 at (417) 625-9355.Martin Jones to Open 2002 MSIPC
Martin
Jones, one of Great Britain's most highly regarded pianists, will
present the opening concert of the 2002 Missouri Southern
International Piano Competition (MSIPC) at 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 23
in Taylor Performing Arts Center. He will perform works of Brahms,
Albeniz, Rachmaninov, and Gershwin. Tickets are $10 general admission
and $5 for senior citizens and are available at Ernie Williamson Music
House, 611 Main, the Billingsly Student Center ticket office and the
door. Students with I.D. are admitted free of charge.
Martin Jones has performed as soloist with many of the leading orchestras in Britain, as well as the U.S., Australia and Russia. He has served on the jury of numerous international piano competitions including the Missouri Southern International Piano Competition in 2000. Jones has recorded extensively for Nimbus Records. He has recently completed recordings of several Spanish piano masters, which won him an "Indi" awarded from the Association for Independent Music in the U.S. The piano competition runs April 23-27 with day and evening competition rounds culminating in a Gala Winners Concert at 8 p.m. Saturday. For ticket information call ext. 9755.
Iranian film next in Contemporary Series
The Contemporary Foreign Film series offering for tonight, Friday, April 12, is The Circle (Iran, 2000: 91 min.) Banned by the Iranian government, this masterfully crafted and deeply affecting film found an international audience after winning top honors at the Venice Film Festival. Facets said of the film, "This is an honest, disturbing look at the plight of ordinary Iranian women dealing with institutionalized political and sexual repression." The movie, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. in Room 105 of Webster Hall 105. Today's Brown Bag Make plans to attend the Technology Brown Bag today, Friday, April 12. Linda Hand, Mathematics, will speak on the topic Enhancing Televised Classes: Blackboard and a Calculator. The presentation will be from 12:10-12:50 in Room 310 of the Billingsly Student Center (House of Lords Room). Free lunches courtesy of Life Long Learning and AmeriServe Food Management Services. All faculty and staff are invited to attend.Southern Theatre's "Magic Riddle" April 20-21
Area children can enjoy a magic quest when Southern Theatre presents The Magic Riddle at 2:30 p.m., April 20-21 in Taylor Performing Arts Center. Directed by Stephanie Belt, Theatre, this uplifting human story is set amid the realities of the 1980s. In the play, written by Jeffry Herman, a social outcast goes on a magical quest in a subterranean world to discover her true powers. She returns with a wealth of knowledge of her own abilities that will help her as she goes on her journey through life. The play is one of the most popular original productions in recent years written specifically for children. Performances will be held on both days at Taylor Performing Arts Center. Admission is $1 for adults and $.50 for children 12 years of age and under. For reservations, contact (417) 625-3190 weekdays between 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Online class schedule available on website The schedule of classes for Intersession, Summer and Fall 2002 is available on the www.mssu.edu website. Also available is valuable information about the upcoming India Semester. Those interested should click on the India Semester link from the front page of the college's website.Poe To Speak At Values Forum
David Richards, Social Science, says the next Values Forum will
take place at 3 p.m.,Thursday, April 18, in Matthews Hall Auditorium.
The speaker will be Steven Poe, Director of Peace Studies at the University
of North Texas. The topic will be "International Human Rights and the
Quest for Human Dignity."
The biography of a World War II heroine, Zoya, is the last program of the 40th Annual International Film Festival. Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya was a partisan fighter captured and hanged by the Nazis in 1941 when she set fire to an enemy supply depot. By dramatized flashbacks, the director, Lev Arnshtam, links real episodes from Zoya's life with key episodes showing Russia's wartime struggle. The resulting film glows with a burning lyricism whose source is the inner beauty of the character created by Arnshtam and actress Galina Vodyanitzkaya in the title role. The original score for the film was composed by Dimitri Shostakovich. Presented by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency has provided financial assistance for this project, and the Institute of International Studies. Zoya will be shown at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 16 in Matthews Hall Auditorium. Single admission at the door is $1.50 for adults and $1 for senior citizens and students.
Professional development workshop April 1
Measuring Up To Standards: Practical Applications of the ACTFL Performance Guidelines for K-12 Learners will take place from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.Saturday, April 13, 2002, in Room 310 of Billingsly Student Center. The MSSC International Language Resource Center and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages are the organizers of this professional development workshop. Presenter Greg Duncan will focus on higher student performance, including long-range and short-range planning strategies, lesson design, classroom practices, and assessment tools within the framework of the communication modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) of National Standards. The implications of the ACTFL Performance Guidelines for K-12 Learners will be discussed, and participants will develop practical applications for use in teaching and assessing foreign language learners. Tatiana Karmanova, Communications, says over thirty area teachers are registered to attend. Spiva project underway, opinions soughtSpiva Library's Bring in an Expert grant is well underway. Surveys have been collected from students, faculty, and library staff. Wendy McGrane, Library, says the surveys have been sent to consultant, Annie Busch. Busch will be on campus Friday, April 19 to meet with faculty and student representatives. A 3:30-4:15 timeslot has been reserved for anyone interested in providing feedback about the library. A final report will be generated to help us develop a blueprint for the future. "We are grateful for the participation and support we have received for this project," Wendy says.
CAB select executives for 2002-2003
Val Carlisle, CAB, says the newly selected executives for the Campus Activities Board for 2002-2003 are: President: Brett Schwab, senior Biology major from Seneca;Vice-President: Jeremy Sturgell, senior Pre-Med major from Liberal, Mo.; Secretary: Patti Richardson, sophomore General Studies major from Webb City; Historian: Ashley Cox, a junior Elementary Education major from Seneca; Committee Support: Matt Hite, sophomore Political Science major from Carl Junction; Concerts: David Kenny, sophomore Marketing major from Diamond; Evening Events: Adam Cartright, junior Health Promotion and Wellness major from Columbia; Family Events: Sabrina Tyndall, sophomore Math Education major from Carthage; Lectures: Jeremy Sturgell and Adam Cartwright; Novelty: Michelle Boley, senior Psychology major from Cassville; Publicity and Promotions/Webmaster, Adelle Thompson, sophomore Studio Art major from Neosho; Trips: Ashley Cox and Whitney Mounts, junior Elementary Education major from Seneca. The Campus Activities Board is open to all students and meets each Monday at 12 noon in Room 310 of the Billingsly Student Center.
FACULTY/STAFF NOTES
Jan Holmes, Learning Center, attended the Heartland Regional College Reading and Learning Association Conference in St. Joseph April 4- 5. The theme of the conference was: Reviewing the Past, Designing the Future. She led a round table discussion entitled "Developing a Five Year Outlook of Academic Assistance Programs."
Maryann Weber, Communications, presented a paper, "Memory of Place and the Place of Memory in the Novels of Calixthe Beyala," at the African Literature Association Convention in LaJolla, Calif., April 3-7. Phi Eta Sigma held its 11th Annual Banquet to induct new members on March 20.There were six Project STAY members that were inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, they were: Kristan Hawkins, Tammy Hunter, Randy Kessinger, Carolyn Wohlert, Melodie Sisneros, and Sonya Wilson. Lori Scott received the Phi Eta Sigma scholarship. We are happy to have the recipient of the "Making a World of Difference" award winner working for Project STAY. Florence Linder, Administrative Assistant for Project STAY and Upward Bound, received this award at the banquet.CLASSIFIED
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For Sale: Two-Person Walrus 2-Star 3-season backpacking tent with flysheet/Easton aluminum poles. Always pitched with full ground cloth. Paid $230, asking $100. Original HealthRider, paid $499, asking $100. All equipment in excellent condition. Have original receipts. Contact: ext. 3010 or ext. 3184.
For Sale: Rosedale Community Association membership, $125. Call ext. 9791, or 782-5102.
For Sale: Slammer Electric Guitar by Hamer. Can e-mail pictures if interested. Asking $350. Also have Canon EOS Rebel S II 35 mm camera, 35-80 mm. lens with built-in flash and Canon Speedlite 200E Flash with case (for the flash), $300. Contact ext. 9681
For Sale: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis. Call ext. 9552.
