Current Issue: Volume 26 - Number 6 - February 15, 2008
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Phonathon update
T
he 26th Annual Phonathon is in its second week. As of Feb. 12, student callers had contacted 1,132 MSSU alumni.
Curt Betebenner, Foundation, says faculty/staff response has raised $6,533 with a total of 39 pledges.
"We are fast approaching last year's total giving figure of $7,700," Curt says.
He adds: "The average pledge is $168 which is the highest average of any of the groups, alumni/friends/businesses/faculty and staff, contacted during last year's phone program. While that number is greater than last year's average faculty/staff gift of $154, we need to remember that participation is important and gifts of any amount increase our participation rate."
Curt says he hopes everyone will pick a comfortable pledge amount for a favorite program.
Today's Brown Bag
Don't miss today's Brown Bag Lunch for faculty and staff.
Delores Honey, Assessment & Institutional Research, Mark Comstock, Accounting, Loreen Huffman, Psychology, and William Huffman, Accounting, will speak on "Representing the Assessment Committee and Retention Task Force."
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 presentation
Jazz Orchestra concert February 21
The Missouri Southern Jazz Orchestra (SJO) invites you to attend its Winter Showcase concert at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21 in Webster Hall Auditorium on the MSSU campus.
The Southern Jazz Orchestra is under the direction of Jeff Macomber, Music. This concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
Joining the SJO will be MSSU’s show choir, Southern Exposure. Southern Exposure will join the orchestra in a performance of “Smack Dab in the Middle.” This deftly-arranged number was recorded by the New York Voices.
The band will also showcase a number of student musicians including Luke Ochsenbein on guitar, Kyle Babbitt on tenor sax, and Tom Smith on trumpet.
For more information, contact Jeff Macomber, Southern Jazz Orchestra Director, at (417) 625-9635 or call the MSSU Music Department at (417) 625-9318. Those with questions may also e-mail macomber-j@mssu.edu.
Meet the members of the Southern Jazz Orchestra online at: www.mssu.edu/music/newjazzorchestra.htm
MSSU Employee Health & Benefits Fair
An Employee Health and Benefits Fair presented by MSSU Wellness Program and the MSSU Human Resources Department will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Feb. 19 - 20 in the Connor Ballroom of Billingsly Student Center.
This event is open to faculty, staff, retirees and spouses.
Representatives from AIG Retirement, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CitiStreet, Delta Dental, Edward Jones of Southwest Missouri, Joplin Metro Credit Union, Ozark Center Postal Federal Community Credit Union, Superior Vision Services, and Western & Southern Financial Group will be present.
The FREE health screening will include: Lipid Panel/Blood Cholesterol; Glucose; Prostate Cancer Screening; Body Fat Composition; Nutritional Counseling;Osteoporosis Screening; Vision Screening; and Blood Pressure/Pulse.
The following lab work will be available and may be purchased at the fair. Check, VISA, Master Card, or Discover will be accepted.
| TSH and T4 (thyroid) | $30 | Comprehensive Metabolic Panel | $30 |
| Complete Blood Count* | $20 | A1C | $25 |
| Basic Metabolic Panel* | $20 | Gout Screening (Uric Acid) | $15 |
| Hepatic Function* | $20 | Cardio Reactive protein | $30 |
| Health Profile | $80 | Homocystine Level | $50 |
| (All the above free screenings) | ($10 discount on above) |
For best results, food and drink, except water, should be avoided for 8 hours prior to testing. For glucose testing only, avoid food and drink, except water, 4 hours prior. Drink plenty of water and please take any routine medications.
Everyone who attends will be eligible to win prize drawings. For more information call the Student Services Office at (417) 625-9392.
Box office opens Monday for Anything Goes
Southern Theatre will present the musical Anything Goes March 5 - 8 in Taylor Performing Arts Center. The play features music and lyrics by Cole Porter, and a book by Guy Bolton, P G Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse. The production is directed by James Lile, Theatre, with musical direction by Bud Clark and Susan Smith, Music, with choreography by Gerrie-Ellen Johnston, Theater. Curtain times at 7:30 pm each evening. Come aboard for a tune-filled cruise with a boatload of great characters and some of Cole Porter's best loved songs. This classic American musical comedy includes You're The Top, Let's Misbehave, I Get A Kick Out Of You, and of course, Anything Goes. Tickets reserved after March 1 must paid for in person when making reservations. There are NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. Ticket prices are as follows: MSSU student with ID $2; Children (over 5 yrs old only please) $2; MSSU faculty and staff $3; groups of 15 or more $3 each; senior citizens $4; High School students $4; and other adults $5. |
KXMS celebrates Presidents' Day
88.7KXMS/Fine Arts Radio International celebrates Presidents' Day 2008 with the last show by Irving Berlin, Mr. President (1962). The program will air at 1 p.m. Monday.
Mr. President is a short musical with a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and lyrics and music by Irving Berlin. It focuses on President Stephen Decatur Henderson, who loses his bid for re-election following a disastrous trip to the Soviet Union. Bored with life as a civilian, he decides to return to political life as a Senator.
After that, the station will feature John Philip Sousa's "Presidential Polonaise," Victor Herbert's "McKinley Inauguration," and British composer James Sanderson's "Hail to the Chief," with words by Sir Walter Scott from his romantic poem, "The Lady of the Lake."
Rossini first staged the poem as an 1819 opera of the same title, and 88.7KXMS will present a portion of Rossini's take from a new Naxos release on "Southern Serenade" at 5 p.m. Monday night.
Detailed music listings for Presidents' Day 2008, with links to the Wikipedia Encyclopedia and Amazon.com, can be found at: http://www.mssu.edu/kxms/February.htm#18.
Gardasil clinic March 26 - 27
The MSSU Health Center and the Economic Security Corporation are offering a free Gardasil Clinic March 26-27 for college females up to age 26.
Gardasil is a vaccine (injection/shot) that helps protect against diseases caused by 4 Types of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). A common virus, it is estimated at least 50% of sexually active people catch HPV during their lifetime. A male or female who takes part in any kind of sexual activity is at risk. There are many different types of HPV; some cause no harm. Others can cause disease of the genital area. The virus can go away on its own, but when it does not go away it can develop into cervical cancer, precancerous lesions or genital warts, depending on the HPV type.
Gardasil helps prevent cervical cancer, abnormal and precancerous cervical and vaginal lesions and genital warts.
Following the first injection, second and third doses must be taken two months and six months after the first dose.
Those with questions may call the Student Health Center at (417) 625-9323.
Join Alumni Association Southern Theatre musical
Join the Missouri Southern Alumni Association for the opening night of Southern Theatre’s production of Anything Goes!
Curtain time will be 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 5 in Taylor Performing Arts Center at MSSU.
Come aboard the cruise liner American as boy-meets-girl, boy-loses-girl, boy-gets-girl in this classic Cole Porter musical. A special alumni reception will follow in the Bud Walton Theatre. Those on hand will have the opportunity to meet the cast and share Missouri Southern theatrical memories.
Reservations for tickets and the reception may be made by calling the Alumni Association at (417) 625-9355. RSVPs for the special Alumni night and reception are due no later than Friday, Feb. 29. The special pricing for reserved seats and reception is $5.
Spencer-Bartlett nominations
The Scholarship and Performing Aid Committee calls for nominations for the Spencer Bartlett Respect Award. This is a monetary award that goes directly to the recipients. The award language stipulates that recipients be graduating (May 2008) senior students of MSSU.
They must have the greatest respect for God, the United States and fellow man.
Meeting to Air The station may be seen on UHF channel 57 , CableCom channel 7 or MediaCom channel 77. |
Nominees must have been born in the United States, and must have had average or better grades.
A minimum of two Respect Awards will be given, one to a graduating senior female student and one to a graduating senior male student. Recipients of the Spencer Bartlett Award will be recognized at the Honors Convocation this spring.
Please submit your nominations by 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 28 to Linda Steele, Financial Aid, in Hearnes Hall Room 117. If you have questions please contact Tiffany Cossey, Business, at extension 9514 or e-mail cossey-t@mssu.edu.
A Carver afternoon
The entire MSSU Community is cordially invited to attend “A Carver Afternoon” celebrating the legacy of George Washington Carver, Scientist, Educator, and Humanitarian on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Joplin Performing Arts Center; 1501 S. Pearl Ave. in Joplin. The program begins at 3 p.m., with a dessert reception afterwards. Admission is free, but freewill donations and sponsorships are accepted.
Donations will benefit the George Washington Carver Birthplace Association, a non-profit organization started with Carver’s support to continue his legacy at George Washington Carver National Monument and across the nation. Sponsorships can be at any level.
This special Black History Month event will inspire and uplift those taking part. Highlights of “A Carver Afternoon” include a display on George Washington Carver and Carver National Monument; a special reading of George Washington Carver’s “The Legend of the Gourds”; “A Visit with George Washington Carver;” and desserts featuring peanut butter cookies and other Carver-inspired creations.
For more information please contact Carver Birthplace Association executive director Paxton J. Williams via telephone at (417) 325-4151 or fax at (417) 325-4231.
Positive results for Radiology
Alan Schiska, head of the Radiology Technology Department has received the detailed results regarding 2007 graduates that show them far above national and state averages on the ARRT Board Exam.
"Not only have we had a 100% pass rate during my tenure, our results have continually improved over the years," Alan says. "We are far above national and state means and have consistently out-performed national means on each area of our exam."
"Alan and his excellent program model the Southern Spirit of being student-focused," says Tia Strait, Dean of the School of Technology. "When prospective students find out this information they should beating down Southern's doors to be a part of this outstanding program," Strait adds.
Nominations sought for Outstanding Graduate
Lee Pound, Alumni, says it is time again to nominate students for The Outstanding Graduate Award. We strongly encourage each department to consider a nominee.
A letter of recommendation is required to accompany each nomination. This letter should 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 if it is not included with at least one of the nominations.
The more information provided, the better chance student nominees have in winning this prestigious award. The selection committee of the Alumni Association votes solely on the basis of the information provided. Nomination(s) must be made to the Alumni Office no later than 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18.
For a nomination form, refer to a recent e-mail sent to faculty and staff or contact the Alumni Association at ext. 9355.
Athletic Alumni Reunion and Reception
All former athletes from Joplin Junior College, Missouri Southern State College and Missouri Southern State University are invited to attend the All Athletic Alumni Reunion and Reception on Saturday, Feb. 23.
Past Missouri Southern and JJC athletes are asked to visit a special registration table set up in front of Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium at 12:30 p.m. for tickets and information. Those taking part will receive goody bags and game tickets.
The day starts with the women’s game tipping off at 1 p.m. followed by the men’s game at 3 p.m. against the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats in Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Alumni athletes will be recognized during half time of the men’s basketball game.
At the end of the men’s game, a reception for the former JJC and Missouri Southern athletes will take place in Young Gymnasium. For information, contact Elisa Bryant, Alumni Association, at (417) 625-9355.
Dealers needed
Student Services will sponsor a Casino night from 7 - 10 p.m. March 11, A total of 23 faculty and staff volunteers are needed to serve as dealers.
Those interested should contact Tori Christiansen, Student Activities, at 9320 or e-mail christiansen-t@mssu.edu as soon as possible.
Tori says each volunteer will receive an event T-shirt to wear and keep.
Globetrotters heading for MSSU
The Harlem Globetrotters coming back to MSSU! The world-famous team will appear at Missouri Southern's Leggett and Platt Athletic Center at 7 p.m., Wednesday March 26.
Ticket prices are as follows:
* Magic Circle $70 (Chairs around the court) - No Discount
* Mid Section $26
* Outer Section $21
* Gen. Admission $16
The Globetrotters would like to offer Missouri Southern State University faculty, staff and students with ID a $5 discount off the regular ticket price. The discount is not good on Magic Circle tickets.
There is a $3 one-time convenience fee. You may purchase tickets in person at the ticket office on the bottom floor of Billingsly Student Center or go on-line and get your discount by visiting http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/z8mly.
Come walk the red carpet at Spiva Library
Join the Spiva Library for the 80th Annual Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 24.
The Road to the Oscars 2008 begins at 7p.m. with the Awards Ceremony starting at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the Oscars on the BIG screen on the 1st floor of the library! Enjoy refreshments, cast your own ballots and win prizes. There is no cost to attend.
If you would like to reserve a table please RSVP to Amber Carr, Library, at carr-a@mssu.edu or call 625-9335.
Library Lover’s Month
Six ways to love your library:
- Donate a book...or a whole shelf of books, maybe even one you have written
- Donate money to your Friends of the Library group
- Donate money to the Student Library Organization
- Honor a friend or relative with a book for the library
- Join the Friends of George A. Spiva Library Group
- Give the gift of membership to a friend or relative
Please contact Amber Carr, Library, at ext. 9335 with any questions.
Josie Mai, Art, received special recognition from the Missouri Fine Arts Academy for her face.africa project. Academy participants created portraits for Kenyan children. This work was recently featured at the Spiva Center of the Arts. In February the exhibit moves to the state capitol for Missouri Citizens for the Arts Day and then on to Kansas City for yet another exhibit. The Missouri Fine Arts Academy is a residential summer program for artistically talented high school students. Josie has served on the faculty of the Academy since 2006.
Suzanna Long, Robert Plaster SOBA/ Marketing, presented a graduate seminar titled "Forging Strategic Alliances: Intermodal Freight Opportunities for Southwest Missouri" to the students and faculty of the Missouri University of Science and Technology Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering in Rolla on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Al Stadler and Bob Walker, ITS, both members of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), recently passed professional certification exams. Al has achieved the Certified Information Systems Auditor™ (CISA®) designation, a globally respected designation for experienced IS audit, control and security professionals. The CISA exam is given twice annually in 11 languages at more than 200 test sites around the world. Bob has achieved the Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) designation, designed for leaders who manage an organization’s information security. More than 7,000 professionals have earned the CISM designation since it was established in 2002
Joaquin Rodriguez Suro, Foreign Languages, had an article entitled "Hispanic Time and Handing in Essays" accepted for publication in the March 10 edition of The Hispanic Outlook of Higher Education Magazine. The article reflects on the cultural differences regarding time between Hispanic students and Anglo-American students.
Delta Epsilon Chi, a student organization with emphasis in Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship, will take 22 students and two faculty members to the State Career Development Conference in Lake Ozark, Feb. 21-22. Students will compete in team events, including: International Marketing, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Business Ethics, Business Law. For information, e-mail deltaepsilonchi@mssu.edu.
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Cougar Cards: Save money while you help support College Heights Christian School! Offers include great offers at Domino’s Pizza, Sonic, Subway, Timberline, Carl Richard Bowling Centers, Babes, Festival, For-All, Blockbuster, IHOP, Java Dave’s, Applebee’s. 24 chances to use at the same place or split up among various merchants. Card expires 1/31/09. Cost is $10. For more information/purchase, call Rita at ext. 9318 or Brian at ext. 9599.
For Lease: 2931 East 17th St. in Joplin, next to Rangeline. 2,200 sq. ft home on double lot. Attached two car garage, fenced yard, large living room and separate sitting room. Two bedroom, 2 bath w/central heat and air. Fireplace, four outdoor patios, five adult fruit trees, outdoor vegetable garden. Large inside bar and game room for entertaining (36'X12'). Hardwoods and carpet. Satellite and cable hookups. Stove, fridge, and dishwasher w/ washer and dryer hook-up. Pets negotiable. $695 per month, $500 deposit. Call (417) 529-0398.
For Sale: The MSSU German Club is selling handmade scarves in a variety of colors for only $4 and $5 each. The scarves make great gifts and will be available for purchase rom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day next week adjacent to the Lion's Den in the BSC. Call Joe Karr at (417) 499-6824 for more details or to arrange to buy a scarf at a different time.
End of Winter Sale at MSSU Bookstore: Check out clearance sweatshirts, originally priced at $26.99 and up for only $19.99. Also, crew sweatshirts only $9.99.
Don't Miss: #1 Hits of the 60's, one of Branson's ten top-rated shows! Come out to the Joplin High School Auditorium at 2104 Indiana at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16. Hear songs made famous by the Beatles, Monkees, Supremes, Temptations, Stevie Wonder and more performed by skilled Branson singers and musicians. Tickets are only $20 with proceeds benefiting the JHS Band. For tickets call (417) 659-4442, (417) 206-4727 or (417) 623-6346.
