Current Issue: Volume 21 - Number 2 - January 20, 2006
A byte of information about BANNER project
Contest launched to find name for system
Sandi Gieson, SunGard SCT BANNER administrative software project manager, reports that the opening phase of the two-year project was launched successfully.
The BANNER software will replace the current mainframe system and all of its core administrative systems, including Finance, Human Resources, Student, Financial Aid, Alumni and Foundation. The new BANNER system will fully integrate those divisions, it will be Internet-native, and it will be an Oracle-based system. The administrative software project also will include a Content Management System for the University’s Web site. CMS will provide a more user-friendly interface for faculty and staff who work with web page development, and provide a more uniform design and navigation structure for the University’s Web site.
Several faculty, staff, and administrators attended a week-long training program that equips departments with tools to analyze their business processes in preparation for the change to the new administrative software package. Some departments are already engaged in business process analysis.
A contest is being launched to provide a moniker for the new system. “Institutions typically provide the system with a clever name or acronym to build awareness and help promote the implementation phase,” she said.
One suggestion from campus has already been submitted by Debbie Dutch Kelley, Human Resources. Her suggestion was LEO (Linking Everything Online).
Ideally the name should have some reference to something identifiable to Missouri Southern, (as the above example references the lion mascot). To get the creative process started, Sandi offers the following suggestions for letter usage:
To get the creative process started, Sandi offers the following suggestions for letter usage:
A - Access, Administrative B - Banner C - Campus , Comprehensive, Connection D - Digital E - Enterprise, ERP I - Integrated N - Network O - Online, Operating P - Project R - Records, Ready & Realtime S - Software, Solution, System T - Technology U - Unified |
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Submit your contest entries to Rod Surber, Public Information, through campus mail or email surber-r@mssu.edu by 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10. Missouri Southern students, faculty, staff, and alumni are eligible to enter. A panel of judges will select the winner and prizes will be awarded.
Langston Hughes Celebration reminder
Mark your calendars for Feb. 24 for an evening of music, poetry, and new insight into the life and work of Joplin born writer Langston Hughes. This will be the the 14th annual celebration. Doris Walters, English, says the presenter, Carmaletta Williams, has authored a book on Langston Hughes in the classroom.
She has also moderated Poetry Circles (discussion groups on Hughes' work), and has performed in the part of Zora Neale Hurston, Hughes' real-life collaborator on some plays.
This program is free to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. in Webster Hall Auditorium.
The Water Children to run January 24-28 Southern Theatre will present Wendy McLeod’s The Water Children at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 24-28 at the Bud Walton Theatre. Melissa Rutledge will direct the production. The lead character, Megan, is a 36-year-old unmarried actress who is offered the leading role in a series of anti-abortion commercials for a pro-life organization. Accepting the role becomes a complicated moral decision when she must choose between following her own moral code and paying the rent. Megan begins to date Randall, the pro-life organization's director, trying to put her beliefs aside.However, their romance is shattered when things become even more complicated. The title of the play comes from the Orient. In Buddhist mythology, “water children” are unborn souls not ready to be welcomed into this world who are returned to the spirit world in order to await a more propitious time to be born. A reviewer for The New York Times wrote, “With its mixture of romance, humor and sadness as it addresses the issue of abortion, The Water Children, by Wendy MacLeod, is fascinating." The production is rated "M" for mature audiences and may include explicit language and/or action. For theatre production information or requests for accommodations related to a disability, call Terri Spencer at (417) 625-9393. Accommodations for disabilities should be made at least 72 hours prior to the production. For reservations, contact the MSSU Box Office at (417) 625- 9393. |
Rachel Roberts, sophomore theater major (right), Shannon Martinous, senior music major (left) and Gavin Gardner, freshman undecided major (back) play in "The Water Children" slated for Jan. 24-28. The play, directed by Melissa Rutledge, will take place in the Bud Walton Theater. |
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Legacy Day scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28
Each year the Alumni Association sponsors Legacy Day, a day of fun and learning for the children of Missouri Southern graduates. This year’s theme is “Our Hearts are Green and Gold.” A “Legacy” is a kid lucky enough to have one or even two relatives who have attended or graduated from MSSU.
Legacy Day activities will begin with registration at 2 p.m., Saturday Jan. 28. Activities will wrap up at 5:30 p.m., just in time for the men’s and women’s basketball games against Missouri Western. Each Legacy Day participant will receive a total of four tickets to use at either or both of the games.
The age groups included in the Legacy Day will be ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13 and, for the first time, 14-17. The first 40 applicants in each age group and will receive a Legacy Day t-shirt. For the third year the Teacher Education department will assist with Legacy Day activities. This year the Art and Chemistry departments will also be involved with the activities.
Exciting new additions to Legacy Day will include a campus tour and a mixer with different clubs’ participation. Representatives from campus clubs and organizations will be on hand to answer questions and give information to the 14-17 year old age group.
The other new addition is Missouri Southern’s annual Cheerleading Clinic. The Clinic will give valuable instruction to younger students from 9-11 a.m. and High School students from 11:30-12:30 p.m. in Young Gymnasium. The cost is $10.For more information about the Cheerleading Clinic contact Karen Talbott at ktalbott@mail.wccards.k12.mo.us.
Legacy Day 2006 will be an exciting day filled with Lion Pride. If you know a kid lucky enough to be a Legacy who would like to participate in Legacy Day 2006, you have three ways to register, online at www.mssu.edu/alumni or by calling the Alumni Association at (417) 625-3068.
Ozarks Public Television to air Piano Competition documentary
Ozarks Public Television will air a special documentary about the Missouri Southern International Piano Competition, Keeping the Music Alive, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29.
Viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the success of the biennial event, which attracts pianists from around the world. Interviews feature community supporters, pianists, and internationally-recognized judges. The program looks at how the Joplin area supporters have maintained a high level of competition at a time when arts and music programs are facing challenges elsewhere.
“We’re glad that OPTV has decided to air this program,” says Judy Stiles, KGCS-TV General Manager. “This gives an even larger audience a chance to learn about the success of the competition.” The program was produced by station staff at Missouri Southern State University.
The Ozarks Public Television airing will feature the program throughout the OPTV system, originating out of Springfield. Springfield-area viewers may see it on Channel 21, KOZK, and Joplin-area viewers may see it on Channel 26, KOZJ.
Nominations being taken for Outstanding Graduate
It is time again to nominate students for the Outstanding Graduate Award. Nomination forms are being sent to each department on campus and can also be accessed on the Alumni Association Website. We strongly encourage each department to consider a nominee.
A letter of recommendation is required to accompany all nominations. This letter will provide personal information not obtainable through regular applications. In addition to this recommendation, the student will be contacted for further information regarding academics, leadership roles, activities, and club memberships.
Nominations are due in the Alumni Office by 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13. Questions should be directed to Deb Gipson, Alumni Program & Events Coordinator, at ext. 9673.
Mozart Birthday Bash begins tomorrow
Jeff Skibbe, 88.7KXMS, says the station's Mozart Birthday Bash week will be held Jan. 21-28 in honor of the 250th anniversary of birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Saturday, Jan. 21
8 a.m. - *Classical Kids “Mozart's Magnificent Voyage On “Not Just For Kids Klassix” 12:30 p.m. - Metropolitan Opera presents “The Magic Flute”Monday, Jan. 23
1 p.m. - 1787 opera “Don Giovanni” recording on “Magnum Opus”
7 p.m. - “Mozart’s Birthday Bash” Part 1 of 5 (“Exploring Music”)Tuesday, Jan. 24
1 p.m. - Life and Works of Mozart (Part 1) on “Magnum Opus”Wednesday, Jan. 25
1 p.m. - Life and Works of Mozart (Part 2) on “Magnum Opus”Thursday, Jan. 26
1 p.m. - Life and Works of Mozart (Part 3) on “Magnum Opus”
5 p.m. - New recordings of MozartFriday , Jan. 27
All-Day Mozart Marathon on his 250th Birthday
11 a.m. - Live concert from the Festspielhaus: Martin Goldsmith and Jeff Spurgeon host a special from Salzburg, Austria
5 p.m. - Life and Works of Mozart (Part 4) on “Magnum Opus”
6 p.m. - “Mozart at the Movies”Saturday, Jan. 28
8 a.m. - *Classical Kids “Mozart's Magic Fantasy”
12:30 p.m. - Metropolitan Opera presents “Cosí fan tutte”
(*Winner of KXMS’ 2005 Karl Haas Prize for Music Education).
Joey Brown , English, says her poem "A Girl You Could Get, Pt.2" will appear in the 2006 issue of the literary journal Rhino. The issue will be available in March.
Deb Gipson, Alumni Association, says the Student Alumni Association would like to thank everyone for supporting the the first annual holiday drive for Crosslines of Joplin. She says, after collecting items from the on-campus collection, cars were completely packed leaving room only for the drivers. Through your generous donations, many families had a happier holiday season.
Elke Howe, CADD, CAMT, IET, taught a Six Sigma Green Belt course in last December and early this month. Participating companies included Engergys of Hays, Target of Topeka and MWM Dexter of Aurora.
Patricia Murphy, English, is publishing a book, In Science's Shadow: Literary Constructions of Late-Victorian Women, through the University of Missouri Press. The book examines the influences of nineteenth-century science on a selection of literary texts. The book is scheduled to be published this year.
Art Saltzman, English, has had an essay, "Taking Pains," accepted for publication in Prague Literary Review.
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