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Anything Goes March 5 - 8
The Theatre Department invites you to attend the musical production of Anything Goes at 7:30 p.m. March 5 - 8 in Taylor Performing Arts Center at MSSU. Music and lyrics are by Cole Porter with 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, and choreography by Gerrie-Ellen Johnston, Theatre. 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 may be reserved between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday at (417) 625-3190. For your convenience and to avoid long lines we ask that you pay for and pick up your reservations during normal business hours at the Box Office in Taylor Performing Arts Center prior to attending the production. Ticket prices are as follows: MSSU student with ID $2; children (over 5 years 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. To see a list of performers, visit http://www.mssu.edu/news/2008/anythinggoes_spring08.html. |
Today's Brown Bag
Don't miss today's Brown Bag Lunch for faculty and staff.
Josie Mai, Art, Jim Jackson, Biology, and Brenda Jackson, Theatre, will speak on "Service Learning in Kenya."
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.
Phonathon update
As of the end of the third week of the 2008 Phonathon, faculty and staff members gave the student callers a boost by surpassing last year's total number of contributions and total dollar amount. Curt Betebenner, Foundation, says that during the 2007 Phonathon the faculty and staff made 50 contributions for a total of $7700.
He says this week the response to the call from John Messick, Academic Affairs, for support to Southern stands at 55 contributions and $8,043. Many thanks to those that helped us surpass last year's total.
"We will announce final tally for faculty and staff at the end of the 2008 annual Phonathon in April," Curt says. "Until then our sincere thanks goes out to everyone who has made a pledge," he adds.
Spring Job Expo slated for Wednesday, March 5
Representatives from business, government, non-profit agencies, and education organizations are expected to take part in Missouri Southern State University's Spring Job Expo.
The theme of the Expo is "Unfold the Possibilities!"
Designed to benefit students of all majors, alumni and employers, the event is being sponsored by MSSU Career Services and will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 5 on the third floor of the Billingsly Student Center.
Local and national employers are registered to attend.
This event provides an opportunity for students and alumni to learn more about full-time employment, internships, summer and part-time jobs, as well as graduate and professional educational programs.
Visit www.mssu.edu/career for a listing of employers registered to attend. For additional information, call Career Services at (417) 625-9343.
Award-winning novelist to read from works
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Award-winning novelist, Rilla Askew, will read selections from her books at Missouri Southern State University on Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7. She is the latest author to participate in the Saltzman Series for Visiting Writers, a program of Missouri Southern’s English Department.
Askew’s presentation on Thursday, March 6, will begin at 7 p.m. in MSSU’s Spiva Art Gallery.
Friday’s session will start at 10 a.m. at the University Java coffee shop on the first floor of Southern’s Spiva Library. Both presentations are free and open to the public.
Askew has authored three novels, Harpsong, Fire in Beulah, and The Mercy Seat, and a collection of short fiction, Strange Business. Her native state of Oklahoma serves as the setting for the stories, but America as a whole is her subject.
She writes, “As a novelist, what I’m interested in is demythologizing, deromanticizing America’s master narrative, the half-truth comfort stories we tell ourselves." Her books often confront the nation’s history of racial conflict and wrestle with the biblical themes of guilt and repentance.
Askew’s short story “The Killing Blanket” was selected for Prize Stories 1993: The O. Henry Awards, and Strange Business received the Oklahoma Book Award that same year. Her first novel, The Mercy Seat, won the Oklahoma Book Award and the Western Heritage Award in 1998.
Fire in Beulah received the American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation and the Myers Book Award from the Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights.
MSIPC competitors selected from 17 countries
The initial round of the 2008 Missouri Southern International Piano Competition has been completed with the selection of 35 semifinalists from around the world. The applicants represent the following countries: Bulgaria, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Moldovia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Taiwan, USA, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.
Fifteen junior division (17 and under) and 20 senior division (18-30) competitors have been selected to participate in the upcoming competition in Joplin. The contestants will compete for cash prizes totaling over $47,000 and a Carnegie Hall debut for the grand prize winner.
The seven-member Selection Jury met daily over several weeks to review all the applications and choose the 35 semifinalists. To avoid any bias, jury members were not given the name, nationality, or any personal information about any of the applicants; all selection was by merit, based on DVD/videotape footage of the applicants’ performances.
Members of the Selection Jury are: Cynthia Hukill, Gloria Jardon and Debbie (Miles) Snodgrass, Music; Robert Harris, retired MSSU piano faculty; Robert Ensor, Crowder College piano faculty; Elizabeth Kemm, retired MSSU faculty; and Vivian Leon, MSIPC Director.
The 12th Missouri Southern International Piano Competition will be held April 21-26. Competition rounds are free of charge and open to the public. The Opening Concert and the Gala Concert are also free to students and seniors, who may obtain a free pass by contacting the MSIPC office.
MSIPC is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation funded by contributions from businesses, foundations, and individuals. For details, e-mail the office at msipc@mssu.edu, telephone at (417) 625-9755 or visit the MSIPC website at www.mssu.edu/msipc.
The State Symphony Orchestra Coming to Missouri Southern State University
Tickets available: Ticket Office at Billingsly Student Center downstairs or Ernie Williamson Music. 925 Range Line Road, Joplin Presented by: PRO MUSICA in association with Columbia Artists. Sponsored by: CON-WAY Truckload |
Ceremony, reception March 10 at KGCS
A special ceremony and reception honoring Ruth Kolpin-Rubison of Carthage will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 10 in the KGCS-TV studios in Webster Hall on the campus of Missouri Southern State University.
The studios have been renamed the “Ruth I. Kolpin Studios,” in honor of a generous contribution received from the Ruth I. Kolpin Foundation in support of the television upgrade project.
Thanks in part to the Kolpin Foundation, the station will be ready to broadcast digitally, when all U.S. television stations are required to do so early next year. The station will also upgrade its production and studio equipment to reach a much larger audience and provide seamless digital productions from the beginning of the production process to the final broadcast.
"Our University greatly appreciates the contributions of Ruth Kolpin-Rubison in helping us meet the technological challenges of the 21st century," says Bruce Speck, Missouri Southern President.
The ceremony and reception will include remarks from Dr. Speck and Mrs. Kolpin-Rubison. Invited guests include members of the Kolpin family, representatives from the Kolpin Foundation, Missouri Southern faculty, KGCS staff and Southern Foundation representatives.
Back to Bach
Southern Symphony Orchestra, under direction of Kexi Liu, Music, will perform “Back to Bach” concert Tuesday, March 11. The program features music by J. S. Bach and Handel, two great masters of the Baroque period.
The concert will be 7:30 p.m. at Taylor Performing Arts Center on MSSU campus. Admission is free. A reception will follow the concert.
The Group 4 students of Suzuki Violin Academy will join the orchestra to perform J. S. Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins. The students will be the featured soloists. Joplin High School Orchestra, under direction of Terry Dolanc, will also perform in the concert.
"Pops" Concert March 13
The Missouri Southern State University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will take the stage on March 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Taylor Auditorium for their annual "Pops" Concert. This year's performance will include music of early Americana.
Rusty Raymond, Music, says the ensembles will welcome special guest conductor, MSSU President Bruce Speck to the stage. The concert is free and open to the public.
National Issues Forum - 2008
Early in our democracy, citizens gathered to talk and learn together about their common problems before deciding how to solve them. Today’s citizens still gather and deliberate to create a reasoned public voice. Since 1981, National Issues Forums (NIF) has supported a nonpartisan, nationwide network of locally-sponsored public forums for that purpose.
Missouri Southern welcomes students, faculty, staff, and local community members of any nationality to come together to discuss this year’s topic: "The Energy Problem: Choices for an Uncertain Future."
Groups of 8-10 citizens will read a brief brochure on background facts (prepared by the non-partisan Kettering Foundation), and then meet to talk informally about various approaches to the problem. Meetings will be held at Spiva Library Main Floor fireplace area. There is no fee to participate, but you must reserve a place.
Select one of the dates:
| Tues, Mar 11, 3:30 - 5:30pm | Wed, Apr 2, 6 - 8p.m. |
| Thurs, Mar 27, 6 - 8pm | Mon, Apr 7, 6 - 8 p.m. |
| Wed, Apr 2, 11 a.m. - 1p.m. | Tues, Apr 8, 7 - 9 p.m. |
| Thurs, Apr 3, 3:30 - 5:30p.m. |
To sign up, contact: Ann Wyman, Social Science, at wyman-a@mssu.edu, Webster 229, 625-9697 or Steve Smith, Social Science, at smith-st@mssu.edu, Webster 227, 625-3008.
Model United Nations meets in St. Louis
The Model UN Club recently attended the Midwest Model United Nations in St. Louis, Feb. 13-16, where it represented the country of Chad and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea [North Korea]. The attached document lists the issues considered and the students who sat in the respective committees during this year’s conference.
Jeff Erman, serving on the International Press Delegation, wrote articles for the conference newspaper MMUN World News & Report from the perspective of Xinhua [China] News Agency. Rebecca Elo, a participant in all of MSSU’s Model UN delegations since 2004, served on the MMUN staff at this conference, as Legal Counsel for the General Assembly First Committee.
Prior to the conference, the students researched important global issues and prepared positions reflective of the foreign policy of their respective countries. During the conference, they worked with approximately 500 students, representing 95 other UN member states, from colleges and universities throughout the nation to find solutions to the topics on the conference agenda. For more information about the conference, see http://mmun.org/.
William Kumbier, English, and Paul Teverow, History, serve as faculty sponsors for the Model UN Club. For a list of participants, visit http://www.mssu.edu/news/2008/modelun_feb08.html.
Gardasil clinic March 26 - 27
The MSSU Health Center and the Economic Security Corporation are offering a free Gardasil Clinic March 26-27 for female students 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, pre cancerous lesions or genital warts, depending on the HPV type.
Gardasil helps prevent cervical cancer, abnormal and pre-cancerous 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 at 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.
Globetrotters heading for MSSU
The Harlem Globetrotters are 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
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.
Jerry Williams, Lifelong Learning, was elected to the executive committee of NEBSA (National Education Broadband Service Association) at recent meetings in Newport Beach, Ca where he chaired a session on "Spectrum Valuation."
Lifelong Learning has a new technical specialist employee Scott Snell, to share the responsibilities of Blackboard Administration and other technology related applications with Betty Baker. Scott (as well as student workers when on duty) can be reached at extension 9885 - the Blackboard Help phone number or at snell-s@mssu.edu. With the addition of personnel, the office generally be staffed between the hours of 7 a. m. - 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday. In addition, there will be "on call" access Friday evenings and throughout the weekends (voice, email, text chat).
CLASSIFIED
Bookstore Sale: Get a free Jansport Beanie with any hooded sweatshirt purchase at the bookstore. Don't to forget to check out the $19.99 clearance sweatshirts.
For Sale: Ryobi 4-cycle gas trimmer. Hardly used. Paid $100 plus, asking $50. Extra strings to go. Contact Dr. Duggal at (417) 625-9305 or (816) 734-5015 (cell).
For Sale: Steinway grand piano, 6-foot, black satin, 14 years old. Excellent condition. $25,000. Contact 782-0900.
For Sale: Antique 18-karat gold ring, circa 1895. Rare and unusual Bavarian Grandln ring. Oak leaf/acorn motif and elk’s teeth. $1500 or best offer. Also, have antique hair brooch, circa 1820. Chased , gold-filled, engraved. “Prince’s plume” design with pearls, $125. Antique oval painted porcelain brooch/pendant with stag and inscription, circa 1895. $90. Call (479) 787-9633. or e-mail ransom-a001@mymail.mssu.edu.
For Sale: 2000 Black Jeep Grand Cherokee. 6 cylinder, 4WD option, tow package, power windows, locks, keyless entry, tan leather interior, other amenities that are useful. Runs great. 128,000 miles. Asking $7,000. Call Dixie at (417) 496-8119.
