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Chapman, LaFerla Named MSSU Outstanding Alumni

Longtime Hollywood actor, Lonny Chapman, ‘40, and Dr. Michael LaFerla, ‘89, Joplin dentist and orthodontist, will receive the 2005 Outstanding Alumnus awards from the Missouri Southern Alumni Association.

The awards will be presented at the Alumni Awards Dinner the evening of Friday, Sept. 30 at the Joplin Ramada Inn according to Lee Elliff Pound, Alumni Association.

Lonny Chapman, of Studio City, Calif., is a graduate of Joplin High School and a 1940 graduate of Joplin Junior College. Following service in the Marine Corps during World War II, he attended the University of Oklahoma on a track scholarship, graduating with a degree in dramatics.

He has appeared in scores of motion pictures and television programs since his acting career began in the early 1950s, including several Hollywood classics. Chapman worked with James Dean and Lee J. Cobb in East of Eden and played a supporting role in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic, The Birds.

He also appeared in Baby Doll, Take the Money and Run, Norma Rae, The Reivers, and many other films. He most recently appeared in the motion pictures Nightwatch (1997), Reindeer Games (2000), and The Hunted (2003).

He is the namesake for the Lonny Chapman Group Repertory Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. Lonny Chapman and his wife, Erma Dean, also a Joplin native, recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.

Dr. Michael Dr LaFerla received his B.S. in biology with honors (Cum Laude) from Missouri Southern State University in 1989 and received his D.D.S. from the University of Nebraska in 1993. He subsequently graduated with an M.S. in Craniofacial Biology and a Speciality Certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Southern California-Los Angeles in 1996.

In addition to practicing as a dentist and orthodontist in Joplin since 1996, Dr. LaFerla taught Oral Histology and Embryology at MSSU in 2000. He taught Clinical Orthodontics at the University of Southern California in spring 1996 and the same subject at the University of Nebraska in fall 1996.

He received the Joplin Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year Award for 2005. He is Board Eligible in the American Board of Orthdontics and has served as President of the Southwest Missouri Dental Society.

He is a member of the MSSU Alumni Association Strategic Planning Committee, the Missouri Southern Lionbackers Steering Committee, the Missouri Southern Stadium Renovation Committee, and a past member of Missouri Southern Alumni Association Board of Directors.

He has served as Missouri Southern Dental Hygiene Advisory Board President, University of Nebraska Dental Class President, University of Nebraska Student/Faculty Hearing Board, and the University of Nebraska Clinic Advisory Committee. He has received the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award for Outstanding Clinician and the Chi-Cheung Chan Orthodontic Award.

He is a member of American Association of Orthodontics (Midwestern Society), American Dental Association (Southwest Missouri Dental Society), the World Federation of Orthodontists, the Southwest Missouri Interdisciplinary Study Club and the Joplin Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Michael LaFerla is actively involved as Board President of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Jasper and Newton County, Chairman of the American Diabetes Association, Valentine’s Gala Co-Chairman at the Children’s Center as namesake of the Michael R. LaFerla Orthodontic Team Scholarship Program.

Benefit concert to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina relief

A former New Orleans area resident who is now a member of the faculty of the Missouri Southern State University Music Department and other members of the department will hold a benefit concert to raise funds for the Hurricane Relief effort. The concert is scheduled for 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25 in Webster Hall Auditorium.

Admission is free but donations will be taken at the door for the relief effort. The concert will feature selections by several teachers and student groups.

The effort is being directed by Cheryl Cifelli, Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Woodwinds. Dr. Cifelli recently moved to the Joplin region from just south of New Orleans where she was teaching at Nichols State University.

“Music is such a large part of the culture in both New Orleans and Mississippi that a musical event to help with the relief effort just seemed natural,” Cifelli says. “So many of the area music teachers have lost not only their houses and their jobs but in some cases, because of the loss of their instruments and music, they have lost the ability to become employed," she adds.

Cifelli says a friend in the Pass Christian, Miss. area told her that any structures left standing, as of Saturday, had been bulldozed down and placed in a bonfire. This included musical instruments and music. “They literally have nothing,” she adds. "My friend David Chavers says Katrina hit three days before payday which means that none of the teachers got paid and do not know when they will get paid. They just need a lot of help down there.”

Some of the individuals participating in this performance will be: Cheryl Cifelli, Susan Smith, Jeffrey Macomber, Cynthia Hukill, Jeremy Kushner, and Joel Thomas along with the Chamber Choir, Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble and Suzuki violin students, in addition to other students. For more information contact Cheryl Cifelli at ext. 9660.

Today's Brown Bag

Today's Brown Bag Lunch for faculty/staff will feature members of the Kinesiology, speaking on "Kinesiology, Athletics, Recreation & Wellness: Who's Who, What's What. does Anybody Really Know What Time it is? Does Anybody Really Care? "

The presentation will take place in Room 310 of the Billingsly Student Center. it begins at approximately 12:10 and wraps up around 12:50 p.m., to accommodate those with one o'clock classes. Lunch is free to those attending the Brown Bag session. Just stop at the mini-buffet outside the room, get your food, then take your seat to enjoy the presentation.

If you have questions e-mail Betsy Griffin, Academic Affairs at ext. 9555. Free lunches are courtesy of Academic Affairs and Sodexho Dining Services.

Mariachi Tulsa to perform next Friday

The group Mariachi Tulsa will provide music in keeping with the Mexico Semester during the campus picnic from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, Friday, Sept. 30 on the campus Oval.

Founded in 1992 by five musicians from the states of Chihuahua and San Luis Potosí in Mexico, the band recorded CDs in 1997 and 2004. Mariachi Tulsa has performed throughout Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri. The musicians' colorful outfits reflect traditional clothing from Guadalajara, Mexico.

Admission is $5 to the public and free to students, faculty and staff.

Criminal Justice open house slated for next Wednesday

Criminal Justice Administration will sponsor an Open House at the Mills Anderson Justice Center from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Trina Scott, professor of Criminal Justice Programs, says prospective students, their parents and school counselors are invited to take part. She says the day will feature:

• Career Fair featuring Local, State, and Federal Employers.
• Details about the new Crime Scene Investigation major at MSSU.
• Tours of the facility including the Firing Range, Computerized Shooting Systems and New Technology.
• Opportunity to meet faculty members and ask questions about the Criminal Justice and Pre-Law programs.
• Special Prizes for the first five counselors to RSVP and attend.
• Lunch and drawings and other great prizes for those who attend.

Those wanting to attend should RSVP by email to: galbraith-s@mssu.edu, by phone (417) 625-9302 or by FAX (417) 625-9796.

Campbell to speak as part of lecture series

Brigadier General Donald M. Campbell, Jr., chief of staff for the U.S. Army V Corps, speak on "Extreme Leadership: Leadership & Management in Dynamic Environments" as part of Missouri Southern State University's Business and Economic Lecture Series. The lecture will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at Cornell Auditorium in Matthews Hall.

The U.S. Army has had to transform to meet the dynamic challenges of serving multiple missions in multiple locations around the world. In helping meet this challenge, Gen. Campbell has managed a variety of U.S. military units and operations over the last 25 years.

A distinguished military graduate of Kansas State University, General Campbell holds a masters degree in administration from Central Michigan University.He also has received a number of decorations including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Army Achievement Medal.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

Music, Menus, Masterpieces

Music, Menus & Masterpieces: A designer showcase will be presented by the Missouri Southern International Piano Competition at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 in the Alice H. Wilson Room of the Joplin Family Y South.

This exciting and unique event features great music, gourmet cooking demonstrations, food and wine sampling, designer table settings from area decorators and florists, and an auction of fine art, antiques and other masterpieces.

A.C.F. certified chef Greg Hunt will present gourmet cooking demonstrations each hour. A chef for 20 years, Mr. Hunt, who now works at Missouri Southern for Sodexho Dining Services, completed his apprenticeship at the Capital Club in Columbus, Ohio and his A.C.F. training at the Clayton Club of St. Louis.

Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the MSIPC office and select participating merchants.

Please call (417) 625-9755 for more information or tickets.

This week's Southern Cooks question

This week's program featured kids' cooking ideas. But, it also featured a helpful hint from the back of the cookbook. Was it:

A. Napkin folding tricks
B. Food safety tips
C. Salts & seasoning tips
D. Kitchen clean-up tips

Send your answer to Judy Stiles (stiles-j@mssu.edu) by 3 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 23. Correct answers will be entered into a drawing for a prize package featuring the "Grillin' Time Collection" of barbeque tools.

Enrollment nears for Law Enforcement Academy

Enrollment begins October 1 for the next session of Missouri Southern's 600-Hour State Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy according to Wayne Thomason, Academy Coordinator.

Upon successful completion of the Academy, the Missouri Department of Public Safety will certify eligible students as Peace Officers in the state of Missouri. The Academy meets Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. beginning Jan. 16. The Academy requires four Saturday classes per semester. Graduation will be held May 18, 2006.

Those taking part receive training in Missouri criminal statutes, constitutional law, criminal investigation, patrol techniques, defense tactics training, physical training, firearms training and other skills and abilities deemed necessary by the state for Missouri law enforcement officers. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Those interested in enrolling should contact Wayne Thomason, Criminal Justice, at (417) 625-9684 or e-mail thomason-w@mail.mssu.edu .

Hot, Hot, Hot for Homecoming

The Missouri Southern campus community will have the chance to vote for its spiciest male and female faculty members in the upcoming “Hot, Hot, Hot” contest.

In honor of the Mexico Semester, students, faculty, and alumni can vote for the faculty member they want to shake maracas at the picnic and in class on Homecoming Friday. Nine faculty members will take part in the penny-per-vote contest. Those chosen to show their spicy side for Homecoming are:

• Dr. Conrad Gubera, Social Sciences,
• Dr. Anne Jaros, Theater
• Dr. Pedro Talavera-Ibarra, Foreign Languages
• Dr. Glenn Coltharp, Teacher Education
• Dr. Vickie Roettger, Biology
• John Ware, Athletics
• Michael Rogers, English & Philosophy
• Betty Harris, Business
• Judy Stiles, Communication

Collection jars for each contestant will be outside the CAB office on the second floor of Billingsly Student Center Friday, Sept. 23 through Thursday, Sept. 29. The male and female teachers who receive the most "pesos" during Homecoming week will be MSSU's spiciest faculty members.

Contribution checks should be made out to the MSSU Alumni Association. All proceeds from the contest benefit the Alumni Association Scholarship fund. For a complete listing of Homecoming events, visit the Missouri Southern home page at www.mssu.edu/pages/news/homecoming05events.htm.

	Art at MSSU Faculty Exhibition Oct.. 3-21, 2005 -- Spiva Art Gallery Opening: Monday, Oct. 3 -- 4:30-6:30 p.m. Gallery Talks: Tuesdays -- 12:30 p.m. The exhibit features the work of new faculty members Burt Bucher, Pam Harris, Josie Mai, and Frank Pishkur.

Marketing in Mexico presentation slated

The presentation, "Marketing in Mexico: Why the Differences are Critical" will take place Sept. 26-27. Sessions will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 26 and at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 in Cornell Auditorium in Matthews Hall.

The sessions will feature Dr. Robert Hoover, of the Idaho State University College of Business and author, teacher and educator, Dr. Marye Tharpe. There is no admission and the sessions are open to the public.

Hoover and Tharpe will present a discussion of how and where Mexicans shop and how their produce usage differs from Americans. Advertising to Mexicans will be discussed, with the focus on the difference in advertising methods between the U.S. and Mexican markets.

Robert Hoover is a professor of marketing in the College of Business at Idaho State University. His international business background spans some three decades as an entrepreneur, researcher, teacher, and consultant. His work has included involvement in Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras, Uruguay, France, Portugal, Finland, Morocco, New Zealand, and Ireland. Hoover was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to Uruguay in Spring 2005.

In addition to teaching posts in Mexico, Texas, and Boston, Marye Tharp has taught summer and executive education courses in 19 countries in Latin America, Asia, North America, and Europe. She is the author of numerous articles and books in the fields of international and multicultural marketing and marketing communication. Her most recent book is Marketing and Consumer Identify in Multicultural America (Sage, 2001).

Newsmakers to focus on REDC

An upcoming edition of the KGCS-TV program Newsmakers will focus on the newly-formed Regional Economic Development Center at Missouri Southern State University. It begins with video from Governor Matt Blunt, from the recent dedication ceremony. Tom Simpson, Social Science, will discuss the development and goals of the REDC which he directs. He talks about research and resources, training opportunities, and goals for the future.

The program will air on KGCS-TV at 5:30 p.m., Wed. Sept. 28, on KOAM-TV at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 and on KOZJ Public Television at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2.

KGCS -TV can be seen on Cable One channel 7 in Joplin and Webb City and on Mediacom channel 77 and also on broadcast channel 57. It may also be seen on Southern Instructional Television (SITV) channels in surrounding communities.

FACULTY/STAFF NOTES

Robin Douglas, Lifelong Learning, says Kapstone House, a local organization dedicated to helping grieving children and their families, is offering Northpark mall coupon books for $5. The coupons will be good at the Mall's "Time of Giving" fundraiser on Nov. 19. The fundraiser will help non-profit organizations raise money during an all-day shopping affair. Over 50 merchants are offering coupons, discounts and incentives for the day. The coupon books include a registration form to win a 2005 Suzuki Forenza! To purchase a book call Robin at ext. 9887 or e-mail douglas-r@mssu.edu.

The MSSU Wednesday Jazz Combo, under the direction of Phillip C. Wise, Music, recently performed at the "Designs of Autumn Festival" in Miami, Okla.

Val Christensen, Art, reminds everyone that the "Watercolors of Mexico" exhibit on view at MSSU Spiva Art Gallery will close today, Friday, Sept. 23." If you have not been over to see the work of Eugenio Altamirano and Ruben Cahvez Rivera do so before 5 p.m.," Val says. He adds that the paintings of the artists, who live in Morelia, Mexico, are for sale.

CLASSIFIED

For Sale: Honda Odyssey, 2000 model, silver color. Great shape, only one owner. 59,000 miles. $14,500 dollars. Call (417) 623-2320 or ext. 9667.

Want to Buy: A working reel-to-reel tape player that plays on slower speeds 1 7/8 ips or 3 3/4 ips (4.76 cm/s or 9.52 cm/s). Call ext. 9506 or, after 5 p.m., (417) 359-5980.

For Sale: E-Machines Pentium III computer, with network card. 256 M (top memory configuration for this machine). CD-R and DVD drive. $100 or make a good offer. 17" monitor, $50. Call (417) 621-0435 or ext. 9821.

For Sale: Wide variety of items at huge rummage sale, Fri & Sat, Sept 23 & 24; 7 am - 2 pm at 1710 Texas in Joplin.

For Sale: Queen size, navy blue, leather sofa sleeper. $450. 649-8038. Call ext. 9674.

Tennis Lessons: Call Hartford Tunnell at (417) 358-0600.

Notice; Those planning to attend any performance or other group activity requiring accommodations for a disability should contact the sponsoring party at least 72 hours in advance. If sponsoring parties' names/numbers mentioned in "Accents!" are not clearly stated, contact ext. 9399 or ext. 9506 for clarification.