Current Issue: Volume 25 - Number 7 - September 14, 2007
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Southern Stampede
The Southern Stampede kicks off at 9 a.m., tomorrow, Saturday Sept. 15, at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Over 2,500 runners will be on campus, representing 60 high schools and 50 colleges and universities. Up to 6,000 people are expected to attend the event.
Divisions include running events for High School boys and girls, a University Open for women and men, and a Fun Run.
The Fun Run is free. This race is for High School teams of 16 and more athletes. It is also open to anyone else that just wants to run. To take part, simply show up at the Starting line after the High School Boys 5K.
For a schedule of events and more information on payment, visit the Missouri Southern Athletics website at http://www.mssu.edu/athletics/menscrosscountry/stampedeentry.htm.
"Music, Menus & Masterpieces" Sept. 29
Music, Menus & Masterpieces" is a chefs' & designers' showcase presented by the Missouri Southern International Piano Competition slated for 2 - 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29 in the Alice H. Wilson Room of the Joplin Family Y South.
The event will feature designers and florists, a gourmet cooking demonstration by Chef Michael Anthony Yonovak, a silent auction of fine art, antiques and masterpieces and music by Chet and Cecie Fritz and Jerry Holcomb.
A variety of local businesses have underwritten the event. To see a detailed list of activities, visit http://www.mssu.edu/msipc/news/mmm07.htm.
"Music, Menus and Masterpieces" benefits the 2008 Missouri Southern International Piano Competition. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the MSIPC office and the participating merchants. Please call the MSIPC office at (417) 625-9755 for more information or tickets.
2nd Annual Miner's Bowl Pep-Rally!
Bring your co-workers and students out to show their LION PRIDE and eat free ice cream! The pep-rally should last about 15 minutes! Sponsored by Student Activities Office and Athletics. For information, contact Tori Christiansen, Student Activities,
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Today's Brown Bag
Betsy Griffin, Academic Affairs, reminds faculty/staff about the Brown Bag lunch for today, Friday, Sept. 14. Vickie Roettger, Biology, will speak on "Lessons from London: Mind the Gap."
The Brown Bag will be held from 12:10 - 12:50 p.m. in the Keystone Room on the 3rd floor of the BSC. Lunch is provided courtesy of Academic Affairs and Sodexho.
Just pick up your lunch at the buffet and prepare for an interesting discussion. All faculty/staff are welcome to attend.
Chili cook-off Monday, Oct. 8
The Second Annual Homecoming Chili Cook-Off will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 8 on the first floor of the Billingsly Student Center. Participants must adhere to the following guidelines to take part:
- Cooking areas must be completely set up by 11 a.m. the day of the event.
- Chili must be prepared in advance.
- Chili is to consist of any kind of meat, beans, vegetables or combinations thereof, cooked with chili peppers, spices and other ingredients.
- Chili may be made with or without meat or beans.
- Contestants should bring a minimum of 5 quarts of chili, keeping in mind that the more you bring, the more people will be able to taste it and the more potential votes you will receive.
- A complete list of ingredients must be available for each entry.
- Contestants must be willing to eat their own chili.
- All contestants must provide their own heating apparatus- crock pots, or slow cooker, extension cords, and cooking utensils, and ingredients.
- Each entrant will be provided with one 8’ table and one chair.
- Participants must make sure all garbage is picked up from their area.
A $1 donation, taken at the door, will be assessed to allow for chili-tasting. All proceeds will benefit the United Way of Joplin.
Awards will be given to participants for: Best Overall Taste; Best Name of Chili; Best Presentation of Chili. Remember: Decorating your table using the theme "Let the Good Times Roll: Celebrating 70 Years of Lion Pride" will earn you more points.
Awards will be given at 1 p.m. in Billingsly Student Center, bottom floor. Forms must be returned to the Alumni Office by Thursday, Oct. 4.
For registration information, call Elisa Bryant, Alumni, at ext. 3068 or e-mail: bryant-e@mssu.edu.
"Let the Good Times Roar" at Homecoming 2007
Make plans to take part in activities surrounding Missouri Southern State University’s 2007 Homecoming, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13. The theme is "Let the Good Times Roar: Celebrating 70 Years of Lion Pride."
- Friday’s activities will begin with the 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Campus Picnic on the MSSU Oval.
- That evening, the complimentary All Alumni Reception, sponsored by the Robert W. Plaster School of Business Administration and the MSSU Alumni Association will be held from 6-7 p.m. at the Joplin Ramada Inn. Casual attire is recommended.
At 7 p.m., the Alumni Awards Dinner will take place, also at the Ramada Inn. The cost is $16 for members or $18 for the general Public. Those honored will be Outstanding Alumni, the Lion Hearted Recipient, Hall of Fame Inductees, Outstanding Professors, Governor’s Award Recipient and the most recent Superior Service recipients. Entertainment will be provided by Southern Exposure. Business attire is recommended.
- On Friday night, a free block party for students featuring the band “Some Fun” from St. Louis will be held from 7 - 11 p.m. on campus.
- On Saturday, Homecoming Day activities kick into gear. The Lion Pride Brunch will take place in the BSC Connor Ballroom at 9:30 a.m. with registration beginning at 9 a.m. The cost is $8 for Alumni Association members and Lionbackers members and $10 for the public.
A large number of bands and floats will be featured at the Homecoming Parade at 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning on campus. Students, faculty, staff, community and, especially, children are invited to attend.
The Teacher Education Department will have a free reunion tailgate 12:30 - 2 p.m. on the parking lot of Hughes stadium. This reunion is open to both students in and graduates of the Teacher Education program.
- Kickoff for the Homecoming game with the Fort Hays Tigers takes place at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $5 in advance from the MSSU Alumni Association or $10 at the gate. Following the game, the Alumni Band post-game reunion will be held at 5 p.m. in Phinney Hall on campus. The cost to take part is $10.
For a complete look at Homecoming Activities, contact the Alumi Association at (417) 625-9355 or visit http://www.mssu.edu/alumni/Homecoming.htm.
Chinese Film Farewell Tuesday
The next film in the Chinese Film Festival at Missouri Southern State University will be Farewell My Concubine (Ba wang bie ji).
The film will be shown at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18 in Cornell Auditorium in Plaster Hall at MSSU. The film at MSSU is free and open to the public.
Directed by Chen Kaige (1993), this is a drama of epic sweep, with a trio of main characters who share a complex bond: two Chinese opera stars that have become famous for playing a king and his concubine in the title opera; and a feisty yet vulnerable prostitute, whom one of them marries.
The stories of the characters play out in a sweeping background that covers the Japanese defeat of China in the 1930's, the surrender of the Japanese at the end of World War II, the rule of the Nationalist Government, the Communist victory in 1949 and, finally, the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). For information, contact Harrison Kash at ext. 9614.
Contemporary Foreign Film semester begins next Friday
The first film for the Contemporary Foreign Film Series for the semester will take place at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21 in Cornell Auditorium in Plaster Hall.
The film will be The Lives of Others (Germany, 2006) directed and written by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and starring Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Muhe and Sebastian Koch. The film recreates East Berlin on the eve of its collapse in 1984.
It gives a chilling reminder of what totalitarianism means in theory and in practice, how it envelops a nation in fear, how it elevates the mediocre and destroys the good. The conclusion, fueled by a gripping plot, is better than any action thriller.
For further information about this film series, please contact Bill Kumbier, English, at kumbier-W@mssu.edu or
Nick Kyle, Art, at kyle-n@mssu.edu.
Final two nights for Snow in Midsummer
To celebrate the China Semester, Southern Theatre offers a classic play from the Yuan Dynasty in which a virtuous young woman, executed for a murder she did not commit, sends her spirit back to earth to see that justice is finally done.
The final two nights of Snow in Midsummer, written by Kuan Han-Ch’ing and translated by Liu Jung-en, will run Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14-15 in the Bud Walton Theatre. The play is directed by James Lile, Theater.
The play, popular in China since the 13th century, is rated "G" for general audiences.
Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. each evening. Tickets may be reserved in person in the lobby of Taylor Auditorium or by calling the box office at (417) 625-3190 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. today.
No refunds or exchanges will be given. Admission is free to students, faculty and staff. Tickets cost $3 for adults in the community and $1 for senior citizens and high school students. Requests for accommodations related to a disability need to be made to Terri Spencer at (417) 625-9393 at least 72 hours before the program.
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Campus invited to court session
The Criminal Justice Department at MSSU extends a special invitation to faculty and Missouri Southern students to attend a session of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, on Monday, Sept. 17 at the Justice Center Auditorium on campus.
"Sept. 17 is Constitution Day in Missouri, and this is a one-time opportunity to attend an appellate court session and hear live oral arguments," says Wayne Thomason, Head of the Criminal Justice Department at MSSU.
Two separate court sessions are scheduled to begin promptly at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sessions will last about one hour, but those attending should arrive in advance. Once the court session begins, individuals will not be able to enter or exit. The Criminal Justice Department requests that faculty members contact the department by today, Friday, Sept. 14 if they plan to bring students to either of the sessions.
Those responding will be sent a summary of the cases. Area high schools also have been invited.
Those with questions should contact Trina Scott, Criminal Justice, at (417) 625-3143 or e-mail scott-t@mssu.edu or contact Sheila Galbraith, Criminal Justice, at (417) 625-9302 or e-mail galbraith-s@mssu.edu.
Maple Leaf Bike Ride
The Carthage Maple Leaf Bike ride will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13. Participants can sign up for rides of 15, 30, 50, 70, or, new to 2007, 100 miles. Proceeds will benefit the Ruby Jack Trail. All types of bicycles are welcome, including recumbents.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Kellogg Lake Pavilion, located one mile east of Carthage on Highway 96. Start time is 8:30 a.m. Registration costs for the bike ride are as follows:
- 15 mile ride $15
- 30, 50, 70, 100 mile rides: $25
- Family rate $65 (parents and their children under 16)
- EARLY BIRD FEES ( applicable on or before Sept. 25)
- Ride fees are $5 higher after Sept. 25.
Those taking the 50, 70, and 100 mile rides can enjoy a snack at Cooky’s Cafe in Golden City (not included in ride fee). For complete information, check out http://www.joplintrailscoalition.org/maple_leaf_bike_ride.htm.
Don’t miss the Kids’ Safety Rodeo, including tips on bicycle safety and ride around Kellogg Lake. Also on Oct. 13, don't miss the Carthage Maple Leaf Eat Out from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kellogg Lake Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair and help cheer the riders in from the Carthage Maple Leaf Bike Ride. Choose from burgers and hot dogs for only $5.50 ($4.50 with paid ride registration).
For more information contact Christine Murphey at (417) 358-5070 or Chip Curtis at (417) 625-9714.
Natural High Week
Natural High Week is Sept. 17-21 on the MSSU campus.
The Student Support Center has activities on campus all week.
One of these activities, SOUTHERN OLYMPICS, will be held at 6:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20 in Leggett and Platt Athletic Center. Faculty and staff are encouraged to form 3-person teams to compete.
Last year the Alumni and Education Departments participated and had lots of fun and laughs. Register at the SSC, CAB, or Student Life Center by next Tuesday. Judges also are needed. For information, call Natalie Trent, Student Support Center, at ext. 9529.
SOBA grads recognized by Joplin Business Journal
Five of 40 young professionals selected by the Joplin Business Journal for providing leadership and affecting substantive change in local business are alumni of The Robert W. Plaster School of Business Administration.
The Journal's "40 under 40" is the first of an annual feature that recognizes professionals under the age of 40 who have significantly impacted business in the 21 counties that comprise the JBJ readership area. A banquet and awards presentation will take place on Sept.25 at the Butcher's Block Banquet Center. SOBA alumni who will receive recognition are:
| Randy Brownlow, Marketing '95 Electrical Sales Mgr., Joplin Supply Co. |
Deron Burr, Marketing '92 President and CEO People's Bank of Seneca |
Shane Cowger, Marketing '96 President Arvest Bank, Miami, OK |
| Michael R. Gray, Accounting '92 CPA, CPIM, Partner BKD, LLP |
J. Bradford Hodson, Econ / Finance '91 Vice President of University Advancement Pittsburg State University |
What does "Nurse" mean to you?
Are nurses caring and quiet? Or are they tough and resilient? Is a nurse humorless or a bit on the goofy side? Does she resemble Florence Nightingale, Hot Lips Houlihan from M.A.S.H or E.R.'s Carol Hathaway?
Dr. Philip Kalisch, professor of Nursing at the University of Michigan School of Nursing will present “The Image of the Nurse” on Monday, Sept. 17 on the MSSU campus.
Kalisch asks nurses planning to attend to watch one of the following programs: E.R., House, Scrubs, and Grey's Anatomy and ask the question, “What does this program say about nursing?”
Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. The presentation by Dr. Kalisch will take place from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Connor Ballroom in the Billingsly Student Center on the MSSU campus. The cost, which includes dinner, is $10 for students (any college student), and $20 for faculty and the public.
Those interested can call the MSSU Nursing Dept. at (417) 625-9322 to be faxed a registration form to them upon request. Payment is by money order only.
Kalisch is the author of four highly-acclaimed books: The Advance of American Nurses; The Changing Image of the Nurse; The Politics of Nursing; and the Image of Nursing on Television. He also has published more than 100 articles on the historic, economic, strategic and political aspects of the nursing profession.
Nevil Shute Film Festival
Film versions of novels by English author Nevil Shute will be featured at a Film Festival Sept. 20 - 22 in Webster Hall Auditorium.
Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend. Films slated to be shown include Landfall, No Highway, A Town Like Alice and On the Beach.
For more information, contact Tom Simpson, Social Science, at (417) 625-3112.
Missouri Iota Chapter of Alpha Chi Induction Sept. 23
A total of 158 students will be initiated into the Missouri Iota Chapter of Alpha Chi, a national scholastic honor society, at Missouri Southern State University during ceremonies scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 23 in Taylor Performing Arts Center on the MSSU campus.
A reception will follow in Phinney Hall at Missouri Southern.
To be eligible for the organization juniors or seniors must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 or above.
Alpha Chi is a coeducational society whose purpose is to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and to honor those who achieve such distinction. Its name derives from the initial letters of the Greed words Aletheia, meaning truth, and Xarakter, meaning character.
Students joining Alpha Chi can expect several benefits of membership. Each inductee receives a recognition pin and a membership certificate. Each member is eligible to participate in the varying activities of the society
Alpha Chi has existed since 1922 and has been affiliated with the Association of College Honor Societies since 1955.
Free Russian language class offered
A class in basic Russian is offered for anyone older than 15 years old from 4 - 5 p.m. every Monday from Sept. 17- Nov. 19. The class will be held in Room 319 of Webster Hall.
Tatiana Karmanova, International Language Resource Center, says space is limited. To reserve a spot call the International Language Resource Center, the sponsor of the class, at 625-3140.
Phi Kappa Phi and IEP help adult learners
A grant from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and computers contributed by the International English Program (IEP) at Missouri Southern are benefitting adult learners at Joplin NALA Read. The Phi Kappa Phi grant was awarded through an application filed by Judy Stiles, Communication.
The IEP program contributed computers and the grant funds paid for "Rosetta Stone" software to help students in the English as a Second Language program.
"This type of cooperative effort is an excellent way for the University to reach out into the community and help others," Judy says. "NALA serves adult learners, and is seeing an increase in needs for serving adults wanting to learn English," she adds.
Stiles is a member of the Joplin NALA Board of Directors, as is Eillen Godsey, Learning Center on campus. The NALA board is interested in finding out if there are other Phi Kappa Phi members among the faculty and staff at Southern. Phi Kappa Phi members are asked to e-mail Stiles or Godsey.
Bill Trudeau directs the International English Program at Missouri Southern.
FACULTY/STAFF
Suzanna Long, SOBA Marketing, recently completed service as a peer-reviewer for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission's "Collaborative Networks" electronic records grant program.
Tim Wilson, Criminal Justice, recently attended a High Liability Trainers Conference in Jacksonville, Fla., hosted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The conference addressed current issues in Law Enforcement training in such high liability areas as firearms, defense tactics and emergency vehicle operations. He participated in a competition with the more than 500 training officers present and received an award for 3rd place overall. The competition tested the officers' firearms proficiency as well as their knowledge of current case law and legal issues.
For Sale: 2002 Honda Magna 750. Black, windshield, backrest, engine guard. Sweet ride! Approx. 30,000 miles. $4700 value - will sell for $4,300 OBO! Call (417) 423-7823 or (417) 540-2494.
For Sale: Nice decorative Chinese candle holders. See Rae Surber in the Hearnes Hall Registration Office, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For Rent: Executive duplex across from golf course. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, large kitchen with cherrry cabinets and breakfast bar, ceiling fans throughout. Has a one-car garage, fridge, range, disposal, laundry room with W/D hookups, pull down attic stairs for storage and large, treed back yard. Yard care included. 1,500 sq. ft. total at 219 W. Briarbrook Lane. 12 month lease for $700 a month. Contact ext. 9628.
For Sale: 2003 Honda VTX 1800C. Uranium green. Low mileage. Over $2,500 in extras. Over $10,000 value with all the add ons, but will sacrifice for $9,000 OBO! Please call (417) 625-9776 or (417) 540-2495.
For Sale: Three Palm Beach Coral Bridesmaid or Prom dresses. Size 8 - 12 - 18 They can be altered. The dress is strapless with a beautiful train in back. You can see the dresses at www.davidsbridal.com. Style number 81026. $135 each originally. Will sell them for $40 each.or all three for $100. Call ext. 9598 or, after 4:30 p.m., (417) 434-0002.
Egypt Anyone? Consider a 10-day trip to Egypt in late June. The cost is approximately $3,200. That price covers air fare from Springfield, motel, breakfast and dinner except the cruise has 3 or more meals a day. Also included is a Nile cruise, a full-time bilingual guide and tickets to various museums and sites. For more details, call me Rebecca Gallemore at (417) 659-5425 or email gallemore-r@mssu.edu.
Cancer Fund Raiser: Yard Sale -- Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2702 Mississippi Court in Joplin. Profits will benefit MaryBeth Wawrzyniak from Joplin who suffers from cancer. Proceeds will help fund treatment in Texas. Her funds were exhausted with breast cancer in 2005, so any donations of cash, or items would be appreciated. For further information, please contact Penny at ext.9770.
For Sale: 1978 Kincaid console piano, walnut finish, like new. Recently tuned and appraised at $2,500, asking $1,500. Call (417) 623-3199 or (417) 434-6631.
