Current Issue: Volume 22 - Number 2 - July 13, 2006
Villa Española underway for eleventh year
For the eleventh year Missouri Southern State University is offering Villa Española, a Spanish Language Village, for children ages 8 through 13. The session began on Sunday, July 9 and runs through Friday, July 14.
"The camp is full," comments Tatiana Karmanova, Director of MSSU’s International Language Resource Center. "The young people are mostly local but they come from all four states."
Villagers learn basic Spanish language skills, culture, geography, history, songs, dances and crafts in a very dynamic environment.
“Students are learning about the nations of Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, Chile, and Puerto Rico this year,” Karmanova says. “We also have an advanced level for campers who have previous knowledge of Spanish," she adds.
Campers are taking part in small and large group games, computer activities and recreational events such as swimming, soccer and others. They can earn "euros" by speaking Spanish and use them to buy authentic items in the Village store.
Children are taking part in either a day camp or residential camp.
For more information visit the website at www.mssu.edu/international/ilrc/spanish.htm or call (417) 625-3140, fax at (417) 625-9585 or e-mail karmanova-t@mssu.edu.
Summer Pops Concerts July 27, July 30
The Choral Society of Missouri Southern State University will present two summer pops concerts this month. The Department of Music and Division of Lifelong Learning sponsor the concerts.
The first concert will be at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 27 in Edward S. Phinney Recital Hall on the Missouri Southern campus. The second concert will take place at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 30 at the First Community Church, 15th and Murphy Boulevard in Joplin.
The concerts, directed by Al Carnine, Music, are free and open to the public.
The choir will perform a variety of literature, including the rousing Rise, Shine, for Thy Light Is A-Comin’ arranged by Dave and Jean Perry.
Windseasons, a choral suite by Audrey Snyder, is a portrait of the wind as seen in four seasons: Winter Storm, Breath of Spring, Sweet Summer Breeze and The Autumn Reel. Wonderful Town is a Broadway musical originally starring Rosalind Russell with lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Leonard Bernstein wrote the music. This work is as lively as his musical On the Town.
Accompanist Eleanor McLemore will play a special piano solo arrangement of America the Beautiful, arranged by Mark Hayes.
Closing the program will be selections from Song of America by Mac Huff. The songs range from My Buddy to Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and Look for the Silver Lining to God Bless the U.S.A. for a total of 15 memorable hits!
Fall Choral Society rehearsals begin Monday, August 21 from 7-9 p.m. in Room 208 of the MSSU music building. The cost is $30. There is no audition to join but it is hoped that participants will have choir experience. An ability to read music is desirable, but not mandatory. To register, contact the Department of Lifelong Learning at (417) 625-9384.
IEP hosts first summer English Camp
Bill Trudeau, International English Program (IEP), will host the first summer English Camp in the U.S beginning July 7. A summer camp and winter camp were led by IEP faculty in 2004 and 2005 in China.
Eleven students ages 11-19, from China, Taiwan, Russia and Korea are scheduled to arrive at MSSU on July 6. The 15-day camp will close July 21.
The camp is designed around mass communication in the US and will include visits to local media centers and the campus television station. The lead instructor for the camp is Trish Udell, instructor in the IEP, advisor to the International Club at Southern, and coordinator of the Chilean Exchange.
Students will be housed with host families, enhancing the English environment for learning. One student, from Taiwan, is being hosted as the first Rotary exchange student by the Daybreak Rotary Club of Joplin. That student, upon completing the English camp, will enroll in Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Mo.
Students, faculty members spend intersession in Paris
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Brenda Kilby, Communication, spent three weeks in Paris during the intersession with students and other faculty members.
Kilby taught the intersession class "International Media Seminar" to 14 students, and then supervised Crossroads Magazine students working on an International Crossroads scheduled for publication in August.
Jay R. Moorman, Communication Department Head, assisted with the seminar. Students John Conrace and Joe Mulia who were also in Paris worked with Kilby on a McCaleb Peace Initiative grant.
Kilby says another18 faculty/staff members also visited Paris in anticipation of the France Semester in the fall.
Pictured (left to right) are students Samantha Victory, Justin Cummings, Melinda Stickel, Susana Branum, Dara Frerer, Serena Bonilla, Bethany Frerer, Kaitlyn Allen, Parker Willis, Kim Gollhofer, Jonn Conrace, Kristy Baugh, Scott Hasty, Julie Osborne and Rebecca Watts.
Education Digest to feature Knapp, Christian
Jerry Williams, Lifelong Learning hosts the television program Education Digest. The show focuses on topics of interest to our community. During the second segment, "Between the Covers", a faculty member of MSSU will discuss a recent book they have enjoyed reading. This week's program discusses global warming with John Knapp, Physical Sciences. Also, Randy Christian, Social Sciences, talks about two books on George Washington.
If you are interested in participating as a guest on this show please e-mail Robin Douglas, Lifelong Learning, at douglas-r@mssu.edu The show will air on KGCS at 6:00 pm on Tuesdays, and 7:00 pm on Sundays. This is seen in Joplin, Webb City and Carterville on Cable One and on Mediacom outlets in surrounding areas and on channel 57.
It will also air at 6:30 p.m.on Saturday nights and 7 p.m. Sundays on SITV which is seen in Monett, Lamar, Carthage, and surrounding areas on Cox Cable systems and in Neosho on the Cebridge Cable system.
Newsmakers to explore two decades of history
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A special two-part Newsmakers program airing in July will take a look back at twenty years of local history, highlighted through guests featured on the programs. The programs tie into the 20th anniversary for Judy Stiles, Newsmakers host and producer.
“Putting together these programs was an interesting look at our past,” says Stiles. “The topics covered show how Joplin and Missouri Southern have grown over the years. However, they also show how some concerns remain the same, despite the time period.”
Stiles began hosting Newsmakers in 1986, and the first programs focused on city issues such as renovating Union Depot in downtown Joplin, and Missouri Southern goals for the future. Segments highlighted during the special programs feature interviews with elected officials such as Congressman Gene Taylor and State Senator Richard Webster. The program also highlights Joplin issues over the years, such as the battle over a proposed waterpark in Schifferdecker Park, the relocation of City Hall to the Newman Building and development of a comprehensive plan for the city.
The first program will air the week of July 17 (at 5:30 p.m., Mon. & Wed. on KGCS, at 5:30 a.m., Sat. July 22 on KOAM, and at 12:30 p.m., Sun. July 23 on KOZJ).
The second program airs the week of July 24 (at 5:30 p.m., Mon. & Wed. on KGCS, at 5:30 a.m., Sat. July 29 on KOAM, and at 12:30 p.m., Sun. July 30 on KOZJ.
Newsmakers is produced by KGCS-TV, a service of the MSSU Communication Department.
Alumni projects benefit Mansion restoration
Alumni and friends of Missouri Southern State University are being invited to take part in the restoration of the Mission Hills Mansion on the MSSU campus. The project includes a courtyard for outdoor events for alumni, faculty, staff and friends.
The Missouri Southern Alumni Association is offering $100 or $500 engraved bricks or $1,000 engraved plaques to become part of the planned Alumni Courtyard of the restored Mansion. Several options are available for those wanting to assist with the renovation project: All contributions are tax-deductible.
For more information, contact the Missouri Southern State University Alumni Association at (417) 625-9355 or e-mail alumniassoc@mssu.edu.
SAA membership discount card
Student Alumni Association (SAA) membership discount cards are available for purchase at a cost of $10 each. These cards will be available for purchase to any MSSU Alumni, faculty, staff, or friends.
Discounts are available at a wide variety of local restaurants and entertainment sites including Sonic, Domino's Pizza, Carl Richard Bowling Centers, Carousel Park, the MSSU Bookstore and more.
For information visit www.mssu.edu/news/saadiscounts06.htm or contact the MSSU Alumni Association office at 625-9355.
Crystal Lemmons and Vickie Roettger, Biology, attended the annual meeting of HAPS (Human Anatomy and Physiology Society) in Austin, Tex. May 27-June 1. They participated in numerous symposiums and hands-on workshops in subjects relevant to all disciplines such as teaching beginning students, active-learning, and assessment. In addition, they attended workshops on how to use various techniques specifically for teaching anatomy and physiology.
Crystal Lemmons, Biology, attended a conference entitled "Effectively Engaging Faculty in Academic Advising" sponsored by the National Academic Advising Association in Portsmouth, VA on June 21-23. The conference included lecture symposiums and small group workshops.
Charles Nodler, Archivist, will serve as an archival consultant for Newton County.
Bill Trudeau, Intensive English Program (IEP) says if you see young Chinese students wandering around campus in groups this week and next, possibly in yellow MSSU T-shirts, welcome them to MSSU and ask where they are from. Simple questions and answers will help them in their journey to learn English. The students, from Yinghao College, a private K-12 school near Guangzhou in southern China, are participating in English Summer Camp provided by the IEP.
For Sale: Wood-stained Cracker Barrel rocking chair. Like new $100. Contact ext. 9333.
For Sale: Solid wood end tables and coffee table with a very dark finish, $50. Also have a 60-CD holder for $5. Contact ext. 9545 or 649-6430. Also have upright piano, $100.
For Sale: "98" Honda Civic with 117, 000 miles. CD player, sunroof, 2- door, excellent condition, runs great. $4,700.
Call (417) 673-3791 or 540-5918.
