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Chinese Theatre performances offer great entertainment
Two performances of Chinese theater, one from Taiwan, the other from mainland China will be presented at Missouri Southern State University during the first week of October.
* The Diabolo Dance Theater of Taiwan will perform at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3 in Taylor Performing Arts Center. The performance is free and open to the public.
The Diabolo Dance Theater of Taiwan has merged traditional "diabolo" (juggling props consisting of a spool which is whirled and tossed on a string tied to two sticks) with contemporary dance and gymnastics, becoming the first artistic performing group to combine these creative elements with theatrical ideas.
These young performers, ranging in age from 8 to 24, have mastered the skills of playing diabolo with musical rhythm, ballet, gymnastics, jazz, and martial arts.
Diabolos have been one of the most popular toys for children in China for over 4,000 years. Spinning, tossing, swinging, looping, and bouncing are the five basics in playing the diabolo. For better control of the rolling diabolo, a player needs to learn how to breathe along with the movement and how to concentrate on the flying diabolo.
* Kung Fu Theater: "Tales from the Beijing Opera" will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6 in Webster Hall Auditorium at MSSU. It is also free and open to all.
A series of comic and dramatic scenes from China's most popular stories told in English and Chinese, this "kung fu" theater is a combination of music, dialogue, dance, mime, and acrobatics. These scenes capture the magic and beauty of China's most renowned performing arts tradition.
Kung Fu Theatre: "Tales from the Beijing Opera" is a series of short stories drawn from Chinese history, mythology and folklore. In spite of the high art connotations of its name, Beijing Opera is loud and colorful.
In a full show, several 20- to 45-minute long stories are performed using English and Chinese dialogue, music, dance, mime, acrobatics, stage fighting, and singing. This show is as visual and exciting as it is cultural and educational. The performers are professionally trained Chinese Beijing Opera actors, most of whom began performing before the age of ten.
The performances are being presented as part of the "China Semester" at MSSU. During the theme semester, special emphasis is placed on the art, history, entertainment, politics and overall culture of China's past present and future.
"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, 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 will take place at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $5 in advance from the MSSU Alumni Association or $10 at the gate. Faculty/Staff/students get in free. 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 Alumni Association at (417) 625-9355 or visit http://www.mssu.edu/alumni/Homecoming.htm
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.
Homecoming activities planned for students
A wide variety of activities are planned for students during Homecoming week, Monday, Oct. 8 - Friday, Oct 12 at Missouri Southern.
The Campus Activities Board has scheduled the following activities.
Monday, Oct. 8 -- Pajama Day
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9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Royalty Voting
Tuesday, Oct. 9 -- Retro (70s) Day
* 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Royalty Voting
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10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Holographic Photos in the Lion's Den
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12:30 p.m. - Best Dressed contest (Lion's Den)
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7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Retro Skate Night w/Southern IMPACT at Webb City Skateland
Wednesday, Oct. 10 -- Miss-Match Day
* 12:30 p.m. - Best Dressed Contest (Lion's Den)
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7 p.m. - Southern IMPACT Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction (Webster Auditorium)
Thursday, Oct. 11- Rep Your City Day
* 12:15 p.m. - Groovy Trivia in the Lion's Den
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7 p.m. - ZTA Open Mic Night (TBD)
Friday, Oct. 12 - Green & Gold Day
* 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - All Campus Picnic -- Featuring Coronation of Royalty and fun activities.
* 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. - Block Party/Bonfire/Pep Rally -- on gravel lot near cross country course
For more information contact Tori Christiansen, CAB, at (417) 625-9320.
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. A couple develop a relationshp with an East German secret police agent, assigned to eavesdrop on them during the last years of a divided Germany.
This film will be shown as part of a Missouri Southern continuing education class. The cost of the class is $10 per person per semester and those interested may register before the film Friday evening. Subsequent films will be shown this semester on Oct. 5, Oct.19, Nov. 2, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7.
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.
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Empire District Donates Computers to IEP Classroom
Empire District Electric has donated four surplus computers to the International English Program (IEP) classroom at Missouri Southern for student use and instruction.
The IEP, in conjunction with Joplin NALA Literacy Program, began work under a Phi Kappa Phi grant to in August of this year to enhance English instruction in NALA's downtown location. This resulted in the need for the computer equipment at that facility.
The IEP had moved its computers to participate in the community literacy program to provide a platform for instructional technology. At the time, it was thought that upgraded computers on campus would meet the classroom need. However, workload and budgetary concerns resulted in a delay in the upgrade and the arrival of replacement computers.
Although the IEP eventually will receive the upgraded computers, the Empire District donation greatly assists student instruction in the interim. Listening programs, grammar and reading programs, and vocabulary development programs all depend on the classroom work stations.
"We would like to thank Empire District, Myron McKinney, Chair of the Board of Directors and retired president and CEO, as well as Ivan Johnson, Manager of Systems and Data Base Administration, and Daren Simmons from the Empire IT department. We truly appreciate their help in securing and setting up computers for our students and faculty," says Bill Trudeau, IEP.
Career Development Day next Wednesday
Career Development Day will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3 on the 3rd floor of the Billingsly Student Center.
This job fair is designed to help students make wise career choices by providing them with real-world information about a variety of careers. Professional dress is recommended and career-seekers are advised to bring a number of resumes.
All students and alumni are encouraged to attend. Career Break-Out Sessions, one-hour panel discussions, will help job seekers in various academic disciplines learn more about specific careers. On the previous evening, Tuesday, Oct. 2, a special Networking Reception will be featured from 6 - 8 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Billingsly Student Center. The event will feature valuable networking opportunities with employers.
The events are sponsored by the Office of Career Services at Missouri Southern State University. A list of employers registered to attend Career Development Day can be viewed at www.mssu.edu/career.
Nevil Shute Film Festival continues
Film versions of novels by English author Nevil Shute are being featured at a Film Festival in Webster Hall Auditorium. The festival began last night and will continue through tomorrow evening.
Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend. For more information visit http://www.mssu.edu/news/nevilshutefilms07.html.
Interested parties may also 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 co-educational 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 Greek 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.
Legislative Internships available
Faculty members are asked to remind students of the opportunity to spend the Spring ‘08 semester as a Legislative Intern in Jefferson City! Interns work at least 36 hours per week during the 2008 session of the Missouri General Assembly. Interns receive a 12-hour tuition waiver from MSSU and a $1,000 stipend to assist with living expenses while in Jefferson City.
For information or an application, visit Room 212 of Webster Hall. The deadline for application is Oct. 26. Interested parties may also contact Michelle Price, Regional Economic Development Center. at price-m@mssu.edu.
Wildcat Glades subject of Newsmakers
The Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center will be the subject of the KGCS program Newsmakers, set to begin airing next week. Host Judy Stiles, Communication, will talk to Tony Robyn, Executive Director of the Conservation & Audubon Center and John Flicker, President of the National Audubon Society.
This program was aped as the center was celebrating its grand opening in early September. Guests discuss the community support that helped make the center a success. They also talk about the features found at the center and the role the center has in educating citizens about the environment. John Flicker will talk about the way the local center's efforts tie into national efforts to reach out to children and families through educational programs.
Newsmakers will air at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 26 on KGCS-TV. It will air again at 5:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 29 on KOAM-TV and a final time at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 30 on KOZJ Public Television.
Missouri Southern Live!
88.7KXMS/Fine Arts Radio International® invites all MSSU to listen to Missouri Southern Live! this Friday morning at 11 a.m. and a repeat of the program 5 p.m. A number of topics touching on MSSU are covered in this special 2-hour edition of the show, including a brief review of former MSSU President Dr. Julio León's contributions to the University.
Guest Tom Simpson of the Regional Economic Development Center, will touch on a variety topics. The will include the Regional Economic Development Summit; downtown Joplin loft development; Sunshine Lamp Trolley; Economic Development Center projects; Missouri Gubernatorial and Presidential elections; and Dr.León.
Ken Kennedy, MSSU Public Safety, will discuss MSSU campus security in light of the recent murder at Eastern Michigan University and the infamous Virginia Tech massacre. The Jyngle text messaging service will be discussed in detail and Ken will explain why students and employees should sign up for the new service. Jeff Skibbe, Communication, hosts the program.
88.7KXMS/Fine Arts Radio International® is a cultural resource of Missouri Southern State University.
Criminal Justice Open House next Tuesday
The Missouri Southern Criminal Justice Administration Department will sponsor an Open House at the Mills Anderson Justice Center from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25.
Trina Scott, Criminal Justice, says prospective students, their parents and school counselors are invited to take part. The Open House will feature:
- A Career Fair featuring Local, State, and Federal Employers.
- Tours of the facility including the Crime Scene Investigation Mobile Unit, Firing Range, Computerized Shooting Systems and other innovative technology.
- An opportunity to meet the Faculty and ask questions about the Criminal Justice, Crime Scene Investigation, Justice Studies, Juvenile Justice and other programs.
- Special Prizes for the first five high school counselors from area schools to RSVP and attend.
- Lunch and drawings for 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.
FACULTY/STAFF
Faustina Abrahams, Erik Hilgendorf, Mary Parker , Natalie Trent and Kelly Wilson, Student Support Center, recently attended the Missouri Academic Advising Association Conference (MACADA) on Sept. 13 & 14 held at Tan-Tar-A. The conference theme was "Advising Decisions: Beyond the Magic 8 Ball." Kelly Wilson serves on the MACADA Board.
Willie Edwards, Teacher Education, will make presentations several different venues this semester. They include:
- Sept. 28: MSSU Brown Bag -- Improving Teacher Training in Pakistan: A Last, Best Hope?
- Oct. 4: Missouri State University (Springfield, MO) Academy for Educational Studies -- "Not at Arms-Length Religion in Education and Government in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan: An American's Perspective."
- Nov. 16: 40th Missouri IRA Fall Conference (Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.) -- "Why Kids Hate Reading - What You Can Do to Promote Positive Change"
- Nov. 28: 57th Annual Conference Austin, Texas -- "Teaching literacy is a staircase: revisited Metaphors as a third-space for discussing beliefs about teaching."
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.
For Sale: 2006 Chevrolet Equinox LT 10,500 Miles; All Wheel Drive. Like new. Must sell. $18,500 or best offer. Sunroof, CD player, AC in back, factory warranty, Black with Silver-grey cloth interior; automatic. 25 mpg on the highway, 20-22 in town. Call Becky Gallemore at 659-5425, ( 417) 540-3423, cell or 782-9643, home.
For Sale: Home in Webb City, Greystone subdivision. Three bedroom, two bath with large backyard, privacy fence, beautifully landscaped. Ceramic tile, carpet, double sinks in master bath, neutral colors, 10 ft ceilings in living room, wood burning fireplace, many upgrades. Quiet neighborhood. Like new condition/ $129,900 Call for pictures and address, ext. 3138 or (417) 673-0244.
For Sale: Child's twin-size bed with two trundle storage drawers. Curved headboard and footboard w/slats. Oak. Excellent condition; barely used. Perfect for boy or girl. $200 (excluding mattress). Call 623-1280 for more information.
For Sale: Red 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, good condition. New front brake pads. Power door locks and windows. Asking $1,200.00. Phone ext. 9791 or 782-5102.
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.
