Current Issue: Volume 22 - Number 13 - October 27, 2006
Singer Eric Vincent to perform
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Singer-songwriter Eric Vincent will appear in concert at 7 p.m., Monday Oct. 30 in Webster Hall Auditorium at Missouri Southern. The concert is free and open to the public
Eric Vincent began his career in Paris at the famous Port du Salut with Coluche. His name has appeared on marquees in more than 130 countries, where he is often considered one of the best contemporary singers in the tradition of the chanson française.
He has filled the Brooklyn Auditorium in New York several times and has shared billing with American stars, including Dan Fogelberg. His songs, a blend of folk, jazz, rock, and ethnic rhythms, offer audiences direct contact with contemporary French poetry and songs.
Several years ago, EMI Publishing cie, representing Country Road, Inc., the music publishing company for American recording artist James Taylor, encouraged Vincent to adapt and record several of Taylor's compositions into French.
Vincent's song about genocide in Rwanda, faut-il encore 2000 ans? ( Will It Take Another 2000 years?), is written to the tune of Taylor's Carolina On My Mind.
He has also recorded and adapted French language versions of Mexico, Shower the People, You Can Close Your Eyes, Something in the Way She Moves and other famous James Taylor songs.
Insurance deadline today
Debbie Dutch Kelly, Human Resources, reminds faculty/staff that today, Oct. 27, is the deadkube for open enrollment forms to be completed and turned into Human Resources in Room 217 of Hearnes Hall.
The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
France Semester activities continue Activities in connection with the “France Semester” at Missouri Southern State University will continue next week, Monday, Oct.30 through Saturday, Nov. 4. For more information on the events, visit http://www.mssu.edu/france/. Individual activities for the week include the following: Monday, Oct. 30 Wednesday, Nov. 1 Thursday, Nov. 2 2:30 - 4 p.m., Webster Hall Auditorium – “From Paris to the World.” In this academic conference, visiting scholars from the United States and beyond will explore the global influences of Paris. Admission: Free to MSSU students, faculty and staff; $100 to all others. For information, contact Bill Kumbier, English, at kumbier-w@mssu.edu or Paul Teverow, History, at teverow-p@mssu.edu . 7:30 p.m., Webster Hall Auditorium – “The Crisis of French National Identity” by Dr. David Bell, author and Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Johns Hopkins University.. Admission: Free and open to the public. Friday, Nov. 3
7:30 p.m., Taylor Performing Arts Center – “An Evening of La Musique Francaise.” The Southern Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kexi Liu, will present a concert of Saint-Saen’s Cello Concerto No. 1. Other works on the program include Debussy’s Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun, Bizet’s Carmen Suite, and Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture. Cellist Joseph W. Rodgers will be featured. Admission: Free and open to the public. Saturday, Nov. 4 7:30 p.m., Webster Hall Auditorium – Moliére than Thou. Playwright/actor Timothy Mooney plays French playwright Moliére. Admission: Free and open to the public. |
11 a.m., Cornell Auditorium in Plaster Hall – “Can the Internet Be Absorbed into Democracy” by Dr Jean-Jacques Moscarola. Admission: Free and open to the public.
11 a.m., Webster Hall Auditorium – “The Significance of the French Revolution” by Dr. David Bell. Admission: Free and open to the public. 
2 p.m., Bud Walton Theatre – “Acting in the Classical Theatre.” Playwright/actor Timothy Mooney explores the responsibilities of an actor by working from Thespis through Shakespeare to the Jerry Springer Show. Admission: Free and open to the public. Debaters compete at Creighton Double-Up
The Missouri Southern Speech and Debate Squad competed in the Annual Creighton University Double-Up hosted by Creighton Universit Oct. 20-22 in Omaha, Neb. Taking part were 74 tournament debaters from 21 colleges and universities.
At the tournament, Mary Easley, freshman from Neosho, and Valerie Melton, freshman from Mt. Vernon, qualified for elimination rounds with 5-1 and 4-2 records respectively in the junior varsity Lincoln Douglas debate division. Melton lost a quarterfinal round to a debater from Creighton University. Easley went to the semifinal before losing to a debater from Washburn University. Melton also placed fourth, winning an individual speaker award in LD debate.
Kelly Larson, Forensics Director, says the team is traveling next week to Topeka, Kan. to compete in the Washburn University Ichabod Classic.
bordertown accepting submissions from students, alumni
The literary magazine bordertown is accepting submissions of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction from current MSSU students and alumni through Monday, Nov. 13. For complete guidelines and any questions, contact Joey Brown, English, at ext. 9708 or brown-jr@mssu.edu.
United Way Fundraising Game Night
Take part in the U.W. Fundraising Game Night from 7- 11 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3 on the first floor of Spiva Library. Pay only a $3 per person cover charge or bring the whole family and pay only $10 to get four full hours of fun and games.
Games include Playstation on the Big Screen, board, card and computer games and more. Drawings and prizes include an autographed photo of football player Eric Warfield, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley posters and free movie rentals.
All proceeds will benefit the United Way fundraising campaign.
Messiah rehearsals begin Nov. 5
The opening rehearsal for Handel's oratorio, the Messiah has been scheduled from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5 according to Bud Clark, Music, Messiah director. Continuing rehearsals are scheduled for the same time each Sunday in November and the first two Sundays in December with a full run-through at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11.
The production will be performed at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12, in Taylor Performing Arts Center. A chorus of approximately 200 voices is expected to take part in this 13th performance presented on the Joplin campus.
"We will have an outstanding orchestra of around 45 performers from the Joplin and surrounding area accompanying a Joplin community chorus that will include the Missouri Southern Concert Chorale," Clark said. "It is a powerful, moving work, that is as delightful to perform as it is to listen to. I have had many community singers tell me that unless we sing Handel's Messiah, the Christmas season isn't complete for them."
Those wanting to take part should come to the first rehearsal in Room 208 of the Music Department (adjoining Taylor Auditorium), or call Bud at (417) 625-9562 for additional information.
Three upcoming concerts scheduled
The Music Department has several items planned for the next week. An All-District Choir Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28 in Taylor Performing Arts Center..
The Spooky Fall Choral Concert featuring the Southern Exposure, Chamber Choir and Concert. Chorale will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in Taylor Performing Arts Center.
Also, the MSSU Orchestra will perform on Friday, Nov. 3. For details see the boxed calendar of France Semester activities (above).
The Candidate to show
Ann Wyman, Social Sciences, says The Politically Classic Film Series invites the campus community to a free showing of The Candidate starring Robert Redford as a candidate in a fictional senate campaign.
"Come see the movie and compare it to the current campaigns," Ann says.
The film will be shown at 7 p.m., tonight, Friday, Oct. 27, in Webster Hall Auditorium. Admission is free.
Media Showcase recognizes students, two news veterans
More than 250 area high school and middle school teachers and students were in attendance at Missouri Southern on Thursday, Oct. 26 for the annual "Southern Media Showcase Day." The event brought together students interested in print and video communications for a day filled with presentation and awards.
This was the 10th year for the event to be sponsored by the Department of Communication at MSSU.
This year's program featured the premier of a new award program, the Regional Media Hall of Fame. This award honors media professionals who have made a regional impact through their careers. The 2006 Honorees are two well-known Joplin newsmen, Bob James and Bob Phillips.
For more information about Media Showcase Day student winners, visit www.mssu.edu/news/media_showcasewinners06.htm.
Education Digest
Education Digest, a show hosted by Jerry Williams, Director of Lifelong Learning, focuses on topics that are of great 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 Weekend’s program discusses World Poverty with Ann Wyman, Social Science. Then Richard Miller, Social Sciences, discusses a few of his favorite books.Next week’s show will discuss the Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center, and the only chert glades in the world located in Joplin. Following that discussion, Steve Wagner, Social Sciences will discuss his new book, Eisenhower Republicanism: Pursuing the Middle Way.
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 p.m. on Tuesdays, and 7 p.m. 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 pm on Saturday nights and 7 p.m. on Sundays on SITV which is seen in Monett, Lamar, Carthage, and surrounding areas on Cox Cable systems and in Neosho on the Seabridge Cable system.
National Friends of the Library Week
Oct. 22-28 is National Friends of the Library Week making it a good time to thank the Friends of George A. Spiva Library who contribute their time and expertise to enhance Spiva's resources and services.
"Spiva Library and the Friends group are sources of pride for our community," says Amber Carr, Library. "I hope this week everyone will call the library to find out how they can join and support this outstanding group," she adds.
Safe Halloween at McCormick Hall
McCormick Hall, on the campus of Missouri Southern, will open its doors once again for Safe Halloween. Bring the family and experience a safe trick-or-treating experience indoors. The fun starts on Tuesday, Oct. 31 and lasts from 6-8 p.m..
All area youth (6th grade and under) are invited to come and join in on the fun! For questions, please contact Jennica White in the McCormick Hall Office at 659-4190.
Safe Halloween is sponsored by the Residence Hall Association, Student Activities, and Sodexho Food Management.
Halloween Treats on 88.7KXMS
88.7 KXMS/Fine Arts Radio International® will pull out the stops Tuesday, Oct. 31, for its annual salute to Halloween. Ghouls, goblins, witches, devils, and ghosts are the main fare throughout the schedule next Tuesday. Three of the four Shakespeare plays that feature ghosts are represented in music by various composers listed in detail on the October playlist page on the KXMS Web site.
"Southern Serenade" at 5 p.m. will feature its annual reading of Poe's "The Raven" by Basil Rathbone, as well as other Poe poems and stories read by Vincent Price.
“The Red Onion Hour” at 6 p.m. will feature themes from scary movies with music by Frank Skinner, Franz Waxman, and the composer of the film score for the recent movie blockbuster “King Kong,” James Newton Howard.
Detailed listings and links to composer biographies and Amazon.com can be viewed at: http://www.mssu.edu/kxms/october.htm#31
88.7 KXMS/Fine Arts Radio International® is a cultural resource of Missouri Southern State University.
Banquet for Dolence
The Webb City R-7 Schools Foundation will honor Glenn Dolence, former vice president for Student Services at Missouri Southern. at its third annual Distinguished Citizen Banquet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Butcher Block Banquet Center. Glenn and his wife, Myra who also worked at MSSU, have made numerous contributions to the Webb City community.
Reservations for banquet tickets can be made by calling (417) 673-6000. Tickets are $25 each. Proceeds will go to the Webb City R-7 Schools Foundation and the Webb City R-7 School District Scholarship Fund.
Día de los Muertos Dance November 4
The Spanish Club will sponsor a Dia de los Muertos Dance from 6:30 - 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 in the Connor Ballroom on the 3rd floor of Billingsly Student Center at MSSU. Faculty, staff, students and the public are invited.
Advance tickets may be purchased at a reduced cost of $3 per person and $5 per couple at the MSSU Ticket Office in Room 112, Billingsly Student Center from 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets may be purchased at the door at a cost of $5 per person and $8 per couple.
The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is an ancient Aztec celebration of the memory of deceased ancestors that is celebrated on Nov. 1 (All Saints Day) and Nov. 2 (All Souls Day).
The day is a national holiday in Mexico and is celebrated in Mexican-American communities in the United States. Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead joyfully, and though it occurs at the same time as Halloween, the traditional mood is much brighter with emphasis on celebrating the continuation of life with the belief that death is not the end but the beginning.
For more information contact Leslie Parker, Foreign Languages, at (417) 659-4471.
FACULTY/STAFFChristie Cathey, Psychology, had an article, "Power of Peer Review: An Online Collaborate Learning Assignment in Social Psychology," accepted for publication in Teaching of Psychology"
Mike Lawson, Biology, recently attended the annual meeting of the National Association of Biology Teachers in Albuquerque, N.M.
Suzanna Long, Marketing and Management, presented her paper, "Sociotechnical System Design: Managing Risk at the Man-Machine Interface" at the American Society of Engineering Management annual conference in Huntsville, Alabama on Thursday, Oct. 26. Her paper was nominated for best paper and has been accepted for the peer-reviewed conference proceedings.
Kevin Walker, Upward Bound, says high school students in the MSSU Upward Bound Program are shadowing our college students again today, Friday, Oct. 27. "Last week's group of potential MSSU students truly enjoyed their experience here on campus," Kevin says. "Upward Bound would like to thank all of you for making the shadowing experience a rewarding one for our students."
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