Current Issue: Volume 26 - Number 10 - March 14, 2008
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Kolpin Foundation donation benefits KGCS
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A special ceremony and reception honoring Ruth Kolpin-Rubison of Carthage was held Monday, March 10 in the KGCS-TV studios in Webster Hall.
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 early next year (when all U.S. television stations are required to do so).
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," said Bruce Speck, Missouri Southern President.
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 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:
| Thurs, Mar 27, 6 - 8 p.m. |
| Wed, Apr 2, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Wed, Apr 2, 6 - 8 p.m. |
| Thurs, Apr 3, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
| Mon, Apr 7, 6 - 8 p.m. |
| Tues, Apr 8, 7 - 9 p.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.
Spring Business and Economic Lecture features Olson
Missouri Southern alumnus Matt Olson will speak as part of the MSSU Robert W. Plaster School of Business Administration’s Business and Economic Lecture series on Thursday, March 27. The event will be held from 11 - 12:15 p.m. in Cornell Auditorium in Plaster Hall. It is free and open to the public.
A 1999 MSSU marketing graduate, Olson will talk about taking a year's hiatus from the corporate world to travel the globe with little more than a backpack and shoestring budget.
After graduating with honors from the School of Business in 1999, Matt Olson worked for the Cerner Corporation, a healthcare technology company based in Kansas City, Missouri. During the next seven years Olson worked in various areas of the company, including domestic sales, global operations, marketing, and internal IT. The bulk of his career, however, was spent managing Cerner’s public website.
In January of 2007, after two years of planning, Olson left his job and set out to experience the world. He spent one full year backpacking across the globe, experiencing the best and worst the planet has to offer. One year to the day, Olson returned to the United States after traveling over 70,000 miles, setting foot on all seven continents and visiting 43 countries.
Today's Brown Bag
Judy Elimelech, Learning Center, will speak on "Universal Design for Learning: Resources to Assist You in the Classroom" at today's Brown Bag Lunch for faculty and staff.
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.
Pick up your lunch at the buffet and prepare for an interesting and valuable presentation.
Program features Coleman Theatre
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he historic Coleman Theatre in Miami, Okla. is featured on an upcoming documentary program scheduled to air on KGCS-TV.
The program takes a look at the history of the theatre, restoration efforts, and the use of the theatre today. It takes viewers behind the scenes inside the theatre, to look at details such as the large crystal chandelier and the theatre’s organ.
Coleman Theatre Beautiful was produced by the RSU Public TV, the television station at Rogers State University in Claremore, Okla.
“We are glad to be able to obtain a copy of the program from RSU, to share with area viewers. It captures a unique feature in the cultural history of the region,” says Judy Stiles, KGCS-TV General Manager.
The program will air twice during the week of March 16, with scheduled air times of 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 16 and 9:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17. It will also be shown at other times in upcoming weeks.
KGCS programming may be seen on UHF channel 57, Cable One channel 7 and Mediacom channel 77.
Nursing gala tickets on sale
Tickets for the Sixth-Annual Freeman Excellence in Nursing Gala tickets are on sale. The MSSU Nursing department will receive a donation based on the number of tickets that are sold on campus.
Melissa Blankenship, Nursing, says the cost for students is $22. Preferred seating is $45. General admission is $30. The event will be held at 6 p.m., April 17, at John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Joplin.
Following dinner, those on hand will hear from LeAnn Thieman, author of Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul - Second Dose. The awards ceremony will follow. Those wanting tickets should contact Melissa at (417) 625-9322.
Iranian film next offering in Contemporary Film Series
The next feature film of the season for the Contemporary Film Series will be shown at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, March 14, in Cornell Auditorium, Plaster Hall.
The film is Offside (Iran, 2006; 92 minutes). What happens when an ambitious group of Iranian girls sneak into the exclusively male domain of the Tehran soccer stadium? Find out in this internationally award-winning film directed by Jafar Panahi.
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 March 28, April 11, April 25 and May 9.
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.
Small Business Development Center schedules workshops
The MSSU Small Business Development Center would like to announce the following workshops to be held in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center. Call ext. 3128 for more information or to register for the following sessions:
Introduction to QuickBooks
March 25 (Tuesday) & March 26 (Wednesday)
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Plaster Hall, Room 323
Payment in advance: $75, at the door: $85
Marketing: Think Before you Spend
March 26 (Wednesday) 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Plaster Hall, Room 109
Payment in advance: $20
Microsoft Access Level 1
March 29 (Saturday), 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Plaster Hall, Room 323
Payment in advance: $75, at the door: $85
Pink Spoon Marketing: Relationship Selling on the Internet
April 8 (Tuesday), 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Plaster Hall, Room 109
Payment in advance: $45
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.
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.
Harris' work in Photo Spiva 2008
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Pamela Harris, Art, had three digital prints from her Landstory Series accepted into Photo Spiva 2008, the 32nd Annual National Photographic Competition.
Photo Spiva is the oldest continuous US national photographic competition. As stated by the founders, the objective of PhotoSpiva is to “present an exhibition of excellence in photography, celebrating the scope and vigorous activity of today’s contemporary photographers.”
Exhibition dates: April 19 - June 1. Awards ceremony and reception for artists will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., on Friday, April 18. The Juror’s lecture will begin at 2 p.m. on April 19.
George A. Spiva Center for the Arts is located at 222 W. Third Street in Joplin.
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.
Business contest April 2
The Robert W. Plaster School of Business Administration announces the 30th Annual High School Business Contest to be held Wednesday, April 2 in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center.
Over 700 High School students will compete for Business scholarships in categories including Accounting, Economics, Free Enterprise, Management, Marketing, International Business, Web Site Development, and Entrepreneurship.
For more information, contact Beverly Block, Business, at ext. 9603.
Spell Ball Tuesday, March 25 at Martin Luther School
What: Joplin NALA Read’s Ninth Annual Spell Ball Games is an enjoyable version of a Spelling Bee, run something like a baseball tournament. The team members consult with each other before spelling the word pitched to their team. If they answer correctly, they score a home run. The competition is friendly, complete with music, concessions by Hardee’s, coffee by Starbuck’s and a silent auction.
Why: The goal of this event is to promote literacy awareness and raise $7,000 to provide funding for the programs and services Joplin NALA Read offers to the community. The MSSU English Department has a team and Lion baseball personality Warren Turner will throw out the first pitch.
Come out and cheer on the teams. Admission is FREE. Bid on these great auction items: Wii with sports game and extra remote, Tastefully Simple gourmet food basket, Longaberger basket, books, gift certificates, handcrafted jewelry and much more!
Student nurses receive writing awards
Each of three nursing students at Missouri Southern received $200 check presentations from Jim Brown, Learning Center, on behalf of George Greenlee, English, chair of the MSSU Writing Program Committee, on Tuesday, March 11.
The students are Kathryn Carmichael, senior nursing major from Rockford, Ill. Alfred Maina, senior nursing major
from Nairobi, Kenya, and Kim Smith, senior nursing major from Belton, Mo.
Student papers were selected by faculty from Writing Intensive (WI) courses taught on campus. There was a limit of one submission per WI section. These students' papers were outstanding papers in the discipline of nursing, and represented three different sections of WI courses in nursing.
Kucharski demonstrates clay form process
Artist Malcolm E. Kucharski demonstrated his art making process on Thursday, March 6 at MSSU's ceramic studio. Over the course of the entire day approximately 45 MSSU art students watched him create a series of hand built sculptural clay forms based upon pottery shapes and concepts with a visual texture that alluded to geological formations and processes.
Frank Pishkur, Art, says Kucharski commented how he "...like[d] to let the clay do what it does" as he constantly pressed, stretched, caressed, bent, incised, and cradled the clay in his hands.
His mark-making process worked within the gestural spirit of Abstract Expressionism. Yet, at the same time, he shared traditions based on Japanese/Korean Folk pottery aesthetics, strongly influenced by the British Studio Pottery Movement. This rich history was translated to him first hand by one of its direct descendants, the American master Warren Mackenzie.
Kucharski teaches art at Pittsburg State University. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, where he earned his Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics. He has exhibited his works in clay across this country for over 25 years. He has also exhibited both in Japan and Taiwan.
Human Resources welcomes Angela Roughton as new Secretary in Criminal Justice. Angela is working with Wayne Thomason, Tim Wilson, and the rest of the Criminal Justice faculty and staff. The H.R. office says Aaron Lewis is joining MSSU as the new Athletic Facilities Coordinator/Business Manager. Take the opportunity to welcome Aaron and Angela to the campus.
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For Sale: 1988 GMC Vandura V-6 2500. Gets surprisingly good gas mileage. 18-20 mpg. Very good condition. Has the large rear windows and curtains. Brown and silver with running boards. 150,000 miles. Good care, recent service. Call office at (417) 625-3153. Asking $2000 firm to pay off title holder. Over spring break, call 434-2345 or e-mail harris-p@mssu.edu.
For Sale: 2008 Chrysler 300T; loaded, 7500 miles. Gold with beige interior, must see to appreciate! $20,800. Long distance cyclist has realized her bike will not fit in the trunk! Call Becky Gallemore at 659-5425 or cell at 540-3423.
For Sale: Washer & dryer pair for sale. White. $400. Great condition, newer. Come and see them work before buying. In good shape. Owner is moving and no longer needs basement washer. Will sell dryer separately for $175 and washer for $225. Call Dave at (417) 529-0463.
For Sale: Full sized matching sofa and love seat. Solid tan in color, microfiber suede fabric. In good shape. Only $200. Call Dave at (417) 529-0463 to make appointment to see.
Fundraiser: For Gayle Castor on Mar.17 at Pizza Hut on Webb City. She will be having a corneal transplant on Mar.25. Proceeds will help for travel, accommodations and charges not paid by insurance. This is her second transplant. Two center court Globetrotter tickets donated by Charlie Nodler will be raffled off the night of the fundraiser. You can purchase a ticket for $1 from Penny at the Spiva Library. Those with questions may call Penny ext. 9770.
For Sale: Single pedestal pine student desk and chair, $25. Twin size comforter, dust ruffle and pillow sham, cornflower blue, $15. Call ext. 3130 in the morning. After 12 noon, call (417) 623-0826.
