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Lions and Lions and Lions, Oh My . . . !
Make plans to take part in the 2008 “Lions and Lions and Lions, Oh My" homecoming set to begin next week and wrap up Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3 - 4.
* Friday’s activities will begin with a Campus Picnic from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the MSSU Oval. The picnic is free to faculty/staff and students with I.D. and is open to the public at a cost of $5.
* Friday evening will feature the Alumni Awards Reception & Lions on Parade from 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. at the Spiva Art Center on the MSSU Campus. Business attire is recommended. The Reception is open to Alumni Association members for $8 and to non-members for $10. Those honored will be Outstanding Alumni, the Lion-Hearted Recipients, Hall of Fame Inductees, Outstanding Professors, Governor’s Award Recipient and the most recent Superior Service recipients.
* The classic movie The Wizard of Oz will be shown at 10 p.m. Friday night at the Route 66 Theatre in Webb City, Mo. Tickets will cost $ 5 at the door. Seating is limited.
* On Saturday, Oct. 4, The Lion Pride Brunch will take place in Phinney Hall on the MSSU campus (adjacent to Taylor Performing Arts Center). Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the brunch will start at 9:30 a.m. Parking is available behind Webster Hall. Casual football attire is recommended. The cost for the brunch is $8 for Alumni Association member/Lionbackers and $10 for non-members.
The Homecoming Parade will be held at 11:30 a.m. on the MSSU campus. The community is invited to Pre-Game Ceremonies at 1:30 p.m. at Hughes Stadium. The kickoff for the MSSU vs. Washburn football game is slated for 2 p.m. Tickets may be ordered for a cost of $5 each no later than Thursday, Oct. 2.
Checks should be made payable and should be returned to the MSSU Alumni Office, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, Mo. 64801-1595. The office may be called at (417) 625-9355. Tickets also may be ordered by visiting the Alumni Association website at www.mssu.edu/alumni. Tickets cost $10 at the gate.
Brannan receives "Outstanding Alumni" Award
Longtime Missouri Southern supporter Jack Brannan has been tabbed for the 2008 Outstanding Alumni award.
Jack Brannan started what became his career in journalism during the summer of 1952 when he began work as a reporter for The Joplin Globe and then enrolled in Joplin Junior College. He was 16 years old at the time.
Brannan was Sports Editor of the student newspaper The Chart during his sophomore year in 1953-54, under the ever-watchful eye of JJC faculty member Miss Cleetis Headlee.
From Joplin, he went on to Tulsa, Okla. where he worked as a reporter and sports writer for The Tulsa World while majoring in journalism at the University of Tulsa. In 1999, after a career spanning more than four decades, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame.
Brannan spent almost 20 years as a news correspondent, editor and management executive with United Press International. He joined UPI in Oklahoma City after finishing college and two years of Army duty.
For a story on Jack's outstanding career, including a photo, visit a story on the Missouri Southern website at this address: http://www.mssu.edu/news/2008/brannan_outstanding08.html.
Frazier, Kolpin-Rubison receive Lion-Hearted Awards
Jim Frazier, Joplin, former MSSU Men’s Athletic Director and Football Coach, and Ruth Kolpin-Rubison, Carthage, retired broadcasting executive and current entrepreneur and philanthropist, will receive the Lion-Hearted, 2008 Awards from the Missouri Southern Alumni Association according to Lee Elliff Pound, Alumni Association Director.
The Award recognizes individuals who are outstanding supporters of MSSU, although not Missouri Southern graduates.
The Lion-Hearted Awards will be presented at the Lion Pride Brunch at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 in Phinney Hall (adjacent to Taylor Performing Arts Center) on the MSSU campus. Recipients also will be recognized at halftime of the MSSU homecoming football game that afternoon.
For complete stories on these two Southern supporters, visit http://www.mssu.edu/news/2008/lionhearted08.html.
Homecoming activities planned for students A wide variety of student activities are planned for the campus community during Homecoming week, Monday, Sept. 29 - Saturday, Oct. 4 at Missouri Southern. The Campus Activities Board has scheduled student activities among those listed below: Sept. 29, 2008 For more information contact Tori Christiansen, CAB, at (417) 625-9320. |
President's Gala Concert Oct. 23
The first annual President's Gala Concert will "Celebrate the Greatest Generation" at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23 in Taylor Performing Arts Center on the MSSU campus.
The benefit concert, which will feature the rich tenor voice of MSSU President Bruce W. Speck, will raise funds to support the Missouri Southern Music Department and the President's Foundation Fund.
Tickets are now available at the MSSU Ticket Office in the Bookstore and the Information Window at the Registrar's office. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and senior citizens (60 or older). Tickets also will be available in the Music Department office on the MSSU campus and at Ernie Williamson Music (925 S. Range Line).
The program will feature several vocal and instrumental ensembles from the Music Department and Dr. Speck will be a featured performer in many of those numbers. Selections will include classics such as Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree with Anyone Else But Me, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Moonlight Serenade, America the Beautiful, Londonderry Air, A Mighty Fortress is our God, Smack Dab in the Middle, a medley of Yankee Doodle Dandy, You're A Grand Old Flag, God Bless America and many more.
Kleindl takes part in International IT Forum
The power of the internet and global relationships allowed Brad Kleindl, Dean of the Robert W. Plaster School of Business Administration, to present a teleconference presentation for the International IT Forum in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia on Thursday, Sept. 25.
The International IT Forum is devoted to the 15th anniversary of the day of Russian Federation Constitution adoption and 60th anniversary of General Declaration of Human Rights.
Dr. Kleindl's presentation was titled "E-Commerce to E-Innovation, Fostering a Digitally Mediated Life." This will be the second time that he has made a presentation for this conference. The first time was during a visit to the Khanty-Mansiysk region to visit Yugra State University.
The regional government for Khanty-Mansiysk also has translated Dr. Kleind'ls high school text book, E-Commerce Marketing, into Russian.
Book Truck decorating contest for homecoming
Spiva Library wants to invite all organizations and departments to showcase their creativity in this year’s Homecoming Book Truck Decorating Contest. Rules are as follows:
- Theme must relate to The Wizard of Oz – Lions & Lions & Lions Oh My!
- Organizations may begin decorating Monday, Sept. 29
- Organizations must bring their own supplies
- Objects may not be painted or glued directly on the book trucks
- Must be able to restore book truck to original form
- Decorating must be completed by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30
- Student voting will begin Wednesday, Oct. 1
- Winners will be announced on Thursday, Oct. 2
- Winners will be displayed Oct. 3 -6
1st place winners will receive a Pizza Party. The deadline to enter is TODAY, Friday, Sept. 26. To enter, contact Amber Carr, Library, at 625-9335 or e-mail carr-a@mssu.edu.
Homecoming departmental display contest
The Departmental Displays Competition was originated so that the celebration of Homecoming would be visible to those working and visiting campus.
The Homecoming theme this year is “Lions and Lions and Lions, Oh My!” Your department may register by calling the Student Activities Office at ext. 9346 or e-mail Melanie Epperson, Student Activities, at epperson-me@mssu.edu.
The deadline for registration will be 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24. Display building may begin at 8 a.m. on Sept. 24. Display building must be complete by 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30.
JUDGING
Judging will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 1. A panel of judges will be selected by the Student Activities Office.
PRIZES
Prizes will be 1st place – Office pizza party, 2nd place – Office donut party.
CONTEST RULES
Displays will be judged on the basis of creativity and originality, observance of theme and appearance. Winners will be announced at the picnic on Friday, Oct.3.
Speaker to Focus on Germany's Business IT, Science
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Bodo Cramer, an independent consultant, technical author, writer, and musician from Germany, will speak on Tuesday, Sept. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 1.
• “Germany’s Business IT after the Big Bang” will be presented at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30 in Cornell Auditorium in Plaster Hall. Admission is free.
This talk provides an overview of contemporary business-IT in Germany. What are the main topics and problems that the IT industry deals with today? How has Germany’s market developed since the big IT crisis at the beginning of this century? What is the mainstream in software development on the professional level and how does Germany differ from other countries in performing business-intelligence projects?
• Night and Day: Science in Berlin” will be presented at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1 in W. Robert Corley Auditorium in Webster Hall. Admission to this lecture also is free.
This talk gives an insight into Berlin’s science landscape (with a focus on big institutes with big machines) and how they are embedded in German science organizations. There are some specialties in Berlin such as the “Long Night of Sciences” where hundreds of institutes are open to the public for one night in June
German music afternoon on 88.7/KXMS
88.7KXMS/Fine Arts Radio International will air an afternoon of all-German music spanning the Renaissance to the 21th Century on the National Day of Germany (Reunification Day), Oct. 3. Host Julie Ensor will begin the observance with a new and unusual recording of the Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach arranged for string trio.
Other all-German music hours are scheduled this fall semester. Click on 'Playlists' on the KXMS homepage menu, then access the monthly playlists. Jeff Skibbe, KXMS, says the detailed Oct. 3 playlist can be viewed at http://www.mssu.edu/kxms/october.htm#3.
Hacheney to Speak on German Jazz, Literature
German jazz and German literature will be the subjects of two presentations by German jazz musician and writer Bodo Hacheney on Thursday, Oct. 2.
• “Jazz in Germany: A View from the Capital” will be presented at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 2 in W. Robert Corley Auditorium in Webster Hall at MSSU. Admission is free.
This talk is about the German music scene, especially the jazz scene. It ranges from beginners to professionals. Musical governmental sponsorships are discussed as well as the support and encouragement a city like Berlin is providing to young musicians. Berlin is Germany’s capital of jazz music.
• The lecture “German Literature: The 21st Century” will take place at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 2 in W. Robert Corley Auditorium. Admission to this presentation is also free.
The focus of this talk ranges from beginning writers to professionals. It includes sponsorship of young writers, describes how they are supported by the German government and different organizations, and what beginners and advanced writers do in order to get a name in the literary scene. .
Bodo C. Hacheney works as a writer and jazz musician in Berlin. He received his Ph.D. in physics from the Freie Universität Berlin and spent several years as a basic research scientist, IT specialist, and speaker.
Coffee & Careers
This event is designed to help students learn about Career Development Day and how they can best prepare for this chance to begin their networking with employers. As part of the Coffee & Careers event, coffee, lemonade, and cookies will be available to students, faculty, and staff. Please encourage students to stop by to have a cookie and beverage and learn how they can take advantage of the Oct. 8th Career Development Day. The choice of career and career planning is vital to a University student. Coffee & Careers can help students plan the right way today to help create a brighter future tomorrow.
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Career Development Day Career Services will be host Career Development Day from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8 in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Career Development Day attracts both local and national employers who will have informational booths set up at the event. Students will meet the employers and hear directly from them about their careers, companies, and employment opportunities. "Career Break-out" sessions will also be offered from 9 a.m. to Noon, giving students the opportunity to learn more about specific career fields. Opportunities highlighted include international business careers, computer science, biology and environmental health, public relations and mass communications, English, economics and finance, engineering technology, marketing, management, human resources, human services, accounting, and nursing. These sessions will allow time for students to ask questions and get answers from professionals. Students and alumni are invited to Career Development Day at Missouri Southern State University. See www.mssu.edu/career for a list of organizations registered to attend the event.
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Debaters compete at William Jewell College
The Missouri Southern State University Speech and Debate squad competed in the Georgia Bowman Invitational held Sept. 19-21 at William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo.
It was the season opener for the MSSU squad. A total of 50 debaters representing more than 22 colleges and universities took part in the Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debate divisions.
At the tournament in debate, Whitney Hart, junior Political Science major from Lamar, qualified for octo-final elimination rounds but was eliminated in the round of sixteen.
Newcomer Rayce Lashley, freshman Communication major Carthage, qualified for elimination rounds in the junior varsity division of LD but fell in the quarterfinal round.
Hart was the 6th place individual speaker in the open division. Lashley placed 3rd in the junior varsity division.
Whitney Hart becomes the first MOSO debater to qualify for the national championships. Kelly Larson, Forensics, says the MSSU forensics team is now until the University of Central Missouri's debate tournament held the first week of October.
FYI . . .
Pam Hosp, Student Health Center, says The Student Health Center at MSSU will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 13-14. Pam asks faculty and staff to please inform your students and plan accordingly for the brief closure.
Robin Douglas, Lifelong Learning, is assisting the Joplin Humane Society in its fundraising attempts. She says 73 percentof all animals taken in at the Joplin site are euthanized -- about 750 animals a month -- so please help us raise funds for a new building. Books-A-Million will host a Book Fair to benefit the Joplin Humane Society from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. 20% of the proceeds will benefit the animals. Oct 11 you can get your picture taken with your best buddy -Join Pet Pics at Dent & Ding on N. Main.
Robin Douglas, Lifelong Learning, reminds everyone the Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival is this weekend at Center Creek Park.
CLASSIFIED
For Sale: The following study guides are like new - no marks. Willing to sell at half of the purchase price. Barron’s AP Statistics, 2008 4th edition, eight full-length model exams, with a CD-Rom, $15. Kaplan’s SAT Subject Test Mathematics Level Two, 2007-2008 edition, 4 full-length practice tests, $9.50. Kaplan’s PSAT 2007 edition, 3 full-length practice tests, $7. The Princeton Review’s Cracking the AP Chemistry Exam, 2006-2007 edition, 2 full-length practice tests, $8.50. The Princeton Review’s Cracking the ACT, 2005 edition, 6 full-length practice exams, with a CD-Rom, $16. $50 takes all. Call ext. 9681.
For Sale: Girl's 20-inch bicycle (pink). Cost $20. Contact Judy Stiles at ext. 9777.
For Sale: "Not Your Daughter's" Jeans (originally sold at Upstairs Boutique), Size 8, 2 pair for $30 each or both for $50. Please call Penny Honeycutt at ext 3131.
For Sale: Walnut coffee table, excellent shape $50. Also have Futon with blue cover; very clean, like new, $50. Contact Becky Gallemore 659-5425 or 540-3423.
For Sale: Immaculate custom built 1,100 sq. ft. mobile home on 7 secluded acres, close in. 2 bedroom and 2 full bath, central H/A – Garage – all utilities and trash paid. Lawn and grounds provided. Fully appliance. 1 yr lease - $500 deposit and $650 monthly. References required. Call 623-0025, 622-1879 or 625-9563.
Still Available: Upright piano in fair condition. Needs a little work, few keys stick, but very playable. Few dents and dings, but it adds 'character'! All you need to do is pick it up and it is yours! Perfect for someone who wants to learn! Call Ruth Garner in the Communication Department at ext. 9654 or e-mail garner-R@mssu.edu.
Lessons: Beginning Choreographed Two-Step Lessons begin Sept. 28. Open to new students through Oct. 12. Lessons held Sunday afternoons, 1-3 p.m., at the Joplin Square Dance Center, 1801 W. 2nd. Bring a partner, if possible. Introductory session will be held on Thursday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m. at Center. Soup and chili that night. Subsequent lessons from 6:30 -8 p.m., Thursdays. For info, call Mary Castleberry, ext. 3133 in the mornings, or 782-0158.
Free to Good Home: Pyrenees dog. 1 ½ years old, male. Call 624-0439.
For Sale: Wooden Clarinet~~ Buffet E11 in case with a Vandoran B45 mouth piece. $600 firm. Excellent condition! Call ext 3131 or 782-5225.
For Sale: Toshiba 65 inch flat screen home theater. $1,000 o.b.o. 4 years old. Works great. Had to replace with smaller TV due to move to smaller space. Cost over $4,000 new. Call Dave at 529-0463.
