Economic Roundtable Monday on campus

The Finance/Economics department at Missouri Southern State University is hosting a public economic roundtable entitled “The Current Economic Condition and Its Effect on the Local Economy.”

The roundtable will consist of economists and local leaders in banking, finance, and industry discussing the state of the economy, the credit crisis, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, and the impact of these on our local economy.

The roundtable will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10 in Cornell Auditorium, located in the Plaster Free Enterprise Center at Missouri Southern.

The roundtable is free and open to the public. Those with questions should contact Brian Nichols, Business, at (417) 625-9599 with any questions.

Study Abroad Fair next Wednesday

The annual Study Abroad Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12 in the lobby of the Taylor Performing Arts Center at Missouri Southern State University.

Faculty members leading student groups to China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Guatemala, and Spain will be on hand to distribute information about their trips and answer questions.

Other study abroad opportunities to be featured at the fair include Summer in Sweden with the Art Department, the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) and bilateral exchange agreements, bilateral exchange and internship opportunities through the Robert W. Plaster School of Business, the Chile exchange program, and the Missouri London Program.

Chad Stebbins, Director of the MSSU Institute of International Studies, says the regional director of AustraLearn/AsiaLearn/EuroLearn (Educational Programs of GlobaLinks) will also be on hand to provide information about study abroad programs in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe.

AAUW Holiday Auction

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) invites the community to its Holiday Auction, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15 at the First Community Church, 15th & Murphy Blvd. in Joplin. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the group's scholarship fund for MSSU.

Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments also will be available.

For information about the auction or joining the AAUW, call Mary Parker, ACTS, at ext. 9363.

Chocolate Festival a "sweet treat"

The P.E.O. Chapter GQ, of which Doris Walters and Charline Lewis, English, are members, will have its second annual Chocolate Festival this year at First Presbyterian Church, 6th & Byers in Joplin, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15. Doris and Charline have tickets for sale. Tickets are $5 each; children under 12 get in free.

With your ticket, you receive a very delicious salad lunch and admittance to the Festival. There will be numerous food items for sale, things for the children to create (made of chocolate, of course!) and a cake walk. They also will have a chocolate pie contest and Bruce Speck, MSSU President, will act as one of the judges.

The monies from the Chocolate Festival will go toward college scholarships for women who otherwise might not be able to afford to go. Donations are accepted if one wishes to donate and cannot come to the festival. To place an order, call Charline at ext. 9377.

Millennium Tennis and Fitness Club, located at 1227 N. Range Line Road in Joplin, is offering a morning filled with fun at the Millennium tennis courts just for MSSU faculty/staff. A free clinic and match play will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Nov. 15 at the club's indoor tennis courts. For more information, contact Marianella Padron at (417) 206-0202.

Scholastic Book Fair

A book fair sponsored by MSSU's chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, will wrap up today. Elizabeth Betebenner, Teacher Education, says the book fair features a wide selection of quality authors and titles for children of all ages, and Scholastic has available many of the Newberry and Caldecott award-winning titles.

The sale is located at the north end of the first floor of Taylor Hall.

For the first time, the book fair will feature a private sale for all faculty and staff from 3 - 4:30 p.m., today, Friday, Nov. 7. Show your MSSU faculty/staff ID and receive a 10% discount on all purchases that day. You just can't beat an offer like this!

Gardasil Clinic slated for Nov. 17-18

A free Gardasil Clinic will be held from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17-18 at the MSSU Student Health Center in Kuhn Hall on the Missouri Southern campus. No appointment is necessary.

Held in cooperation with the Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Missouri, the Student Health Center will conduct the free Gardasil Clinic. Gardasil protects young women from 70 percent of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) strains that cause cervical cancer and 90 percent of the strains of HPV that cause genital warts.

The Gardasil Clinic is open to all local females between the ages of 18 and 26. All young women who attend the Gardasil Clinic at MSSU and begin their 3-shot series in 2008 are guaranteed to get the two remaining vaccinations for free in 2009.

For more information, contact the Student Health Center at (417) 625-9323.

Deutsche Meisterwerke next Friday night

The Southern Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Kexi Liu, Music, will present "Deutsche Meisterwerke," a concert of German masterworks at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, at Taylor Performing Arts Center.

The program includes one of the most beloved violin concertos ever written. Featured soloist Angie Cheng will perform with the orchestra Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E Minor by Mendelssohn.

The program also includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, one of the greatest and most performed symphonies in music history and the joyous Invitation to the Dance by Weber.

Angie Cheng, a graduate of Curtis Institute of Music, Juilliard School and Yale University, studied with Dorothy DeLay, Hyo Kang, and Aaron Rosand. She was featured in “Angel of Violin," a program produced by Shanghai Television Station, after she won a prize in an international competition in Germany when she was 11.

Cheng has performed with numerous orchestras in both America and China. Admission to the concert is free and there will be a reception after the concert.

Today's lectures canceled

Two lectures by Frank Baron slated for today have been canceled due to the speaker's illness.

Frank Baron is the director of the Max Kade Center for German-American Studies at the University of Kansas.

He was slated to speak at MSSU as part of Germany Semester activities.

Chad Stebbins, International Studies at MSSU, says two presentations are slated for Monday, Nov. 10: "Grimm for Grownups" at 1 p.m. and "Cheerfully Grimm" at 6:30 p.m. Both are in Corley Auditorium in Webster Hall.

Students work with historic clothing

Since September, Anne Jaros, Theatre, and her students, in cooperation with MSSU Service Learning, have worked to sort, catalog and preserve the tremendous textile collection at the Joplin Museum Complex (JMC).

The idea for the project was born a number of years ago, when Jaros, as MSSU Costume Designer, approached Brad Belk, Executive Director of the Joplin Museum Complex, about working with the museum textiles as part of a sabbatical. Unfortunately, the sabbatical did not come to fruition, but Jaros maintained her desire to work with the clothing. Jaros then proposed a Service Learning course as part of the Theatre department.

This course serves two purposes. The students had been requesting a study of late 19th and early 20th century costume history for some time. In addition, the Dorothea B. Hoover History Museum has been in dire need of people to work with the textile/costume collection.

MSSU students, under the guidance of Jaros and JMC Staff, have had hands-on learning experience, examining historic garments; while doing so, they have performed a much-needed community service. They are learning the characteristics that distinguish each time period of clothing worn in the last 150 years.

A total of 14 students work at the museum a minimum of four hours per week (from 1 - 3 p.m., Wednesday and Fridays). The students participate in both research and presentation of preparation materials and keep reflection journals as they prepare to present a final group exhibit for the public at the museum. The public is invited to observe the students performing a much-needed service while learning - the two important components to Service Learning: Integration of Academic Achievement with Community Service and Effective Reflection.

The culmination of the project requires each student to select a garment(s) of their choosing and identify it according to a specific time-period. Students then will put together a display, along with period-appropriate accessories and other artifacts if desired. The projects will be "unveiled" on Tuesday, Nov. 18 and then will be on display for the public until Sunday, Nov. 23.

Missouri Southern is a part of the Missouri Campus Compact, a coalition made up of 35 Missouri schools dedicated to helping students develop the values and skills of civic participation.

DIVERSITY FOR DUMMIES Diversity Training for MSSU Faculty /Staff Covers Race, Gender, Age, Sexuality, Religion, Culture, S.E.S. and more 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20 OR 1 p.m., Friday Nov. 21 Cornell Auditorium, Plaster Hall Learn to demonstrate diversity to students and co-workers and be culturally competent. Sponsored by ACTS and the MOSO Week Squad

Cuban film tonight in Contemporary Series

Viva Cuba (Cuba, 2005) will be the next film in the Contemporary Film Series. The film will be shown as part of the Continuing Education “Foreign Film” class.

The film will be shown at approximately 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, Nov. 7, in Cornell Auditorium, Plaster Hall. (The movie was originally slated for Nov. 21 but had to be rescheduled).

Those who want to attend this and upcoming films will be asked to register and pay a $10 course fee to offset the cost of purchasing the films on DVD.

In Viva Cuba, Director Juan Carlos Cremata tackles localized Cuban problems, this time from the literal point of view of the country’s children. In 2005, it became the first Cuban film to be awarded the "Grand Prix Écrans Juniors" for children’s cinema at the Cannes Film Festival.

A brief discussion will follow the film. For more information on the films and the class, please contact Bill Kumbier, English, by e-mailing kumbier-w@mssu.edu.

Project to benefit Carthage Crisis Center

Alex Kieslich, senior Management major from Joplin, says a special project in his Organizational Behavior Class will help the Carthage Crisis Center (CCC). Most people working at the CCC either have a job or donate time at their new facility which was recently donated by Leggett and Platt, Inc. Alex says three projects are planned for this year.

Library
Currently the center has very few books for anyone to read and no computers. Books for children and adults are being sought, as well as computers. The computers will help Crisis Center residents prepare themselves for new jobs. Shelving and desks are also needed.

Career Skill Seminars:
Presentations and one-on-one interviews will be held at the CCC at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. The class is looking for Business faculty members or local business professionals or others who would like to give short presentations on anything job related (interviewing skills, proper work manners, etc). The students plan on making publications on resume building skills, interviewing skills, proper work manners, and other topics.

Volunteer Day
Their new facility, which is over 40,000 square feet, is mainly being remodeled by volunteers. We would like to try and get as many people there as possible at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov.22 to help out in any way they can. The first floor is almost complete and ready to use but the second floor hasn't had a whole lot done to it yet. Anyone that would like to help for a couple of hours is welcome to take part.

Blue boxes have been positioned around campus to collect books to donate to the cause. Those wanting to help should call Alex at (417) 621-1999 or e-mail faculty sponsor Nanette Philbert, Robert W. Plaster School of Business, at philibert-n@mssu.edu.

Native American Student Association events

Jill Greer, Social Sciences, invites faculty and staff to attend special events sponsored by the Native American Student Association as part of our celebration of November as Native American Heritage Month.

Today at 2 p.m. in the Spiva Library Coffee Shop, Dr. Ian Thompson (Osage) will give a talk and demonstration about traditional Ceramics (pottery).

On Tuesday Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. a Drum and Dance demonstration featuring singers from the Kansas City area, and Haskell University of Lawrence, Kan. will be held in Taylor Performing Arts Center. Everyone is invited

Jazz Orchestra Concert November 25

The Missouri Southern Jazz Orchestra invites faculty, staff, students and community to attend its Swingin’ Holiday Show at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday Nov. 25 in the Corley Auditorium of Webster Hall at Missouri Southern State University.

Joining the Southern Jazz Orchestra (SJO) on this concert will be special guest vocalist Lendi Stirewalt, junior music major from Diamond.

This concert will, no doubt, put you in the “holiday spirit.” Stirewalt will sing several seasonal favorites.  The jazz orchestra will perform a variety of both holiday and traditional jazz selections Soloists include:

Neosho
Devon Toland, freshman music education major from Neosho (vibes)

Joplin
Levi Randolph, senior Music Education major from Joplin (saxophone)
Paul Whetstone, senior Music major from Joplin (trombone)

Webb City
Kyle Babbitt, junior Music Education major (saxophone)
Joe Sellers, visiting student from Webb City (piano)

Under the direction of Jeff Macomber, Music, the Swingin’ Holiday Show is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

For more information, contact Jeff Macomber, Southern Jazz Orchestra Director, at (417) 625-9635 or call the MSSU Music Department at (417) 625-9318, FAX (417) 625-4040 or e-mail macomber-j@mssu.edu.

Meet the members of the Southern Jazz Orchestra online at:  www.mssu.edu/music/newjazzorchestra.html.

Cattle Barons' Ball tonight

The 14th Annual Cattle Barons' Ball sponsored by Soroptimist International of Joplin is slated for 6:30 - 11 p.m., tonight Friday, Nov. 7 at Memorial Hall (212 W. 8th, Joplin). Food will be provided by Butcher's Block, live music by Shades of Blue, silent and live auctions, charity poker and slot machines, costume contest. The cost is $25 per person.

Tickets available from Mary Castleberry, UMKC School of Nursing, Joplin site, Webster Hall Room 109 (until noon) or at the door. Wear your casual duds or your best "western" costume. The theme is "The Rockin' S Saloon."

Proceeds benefit Camp Soroptimist for foster children and other service projects. For more information, call Mary at ext. 3133, or 417-825-1748.

FACULTY/STAFF

Marsi Archer, Physical Science, says that Taylor Gaines, an eighth grader at Seneca Middle School, was one of 30 students in the United States to compete in the Top Young Scientist Award in Washington, D.C. While she did not win, just being selected for this competition is highly prestigious. Taylor was a grand prize winner at the 2008 Missouri Southern Regional Science Fair. The Joplin Globe story on Taylor's competition is available at: http://www.joplinglobe.com/homepage/local_story_302165643.html?keyword=leadpicturestory.

A poem by Joey Brown, English, title "Geography Lessons" has been selected to appear in the spring 2009 issue of the literary journal Compass Rose.

"Darling," a short story by Joey Brown, English, will appear in the next issue of the journal Quiddity. A reading of "Darling" will also be aired on public radio in Illinois as part of the journal's arts program.

CLASSIFIED

For Sale: Within easy walking distance of campus. 1400 square foot home, extra 2 car attach garage, free maintenance, about 1/3 acre, one storage. The price is in the neighborhood of $90,000, and negotiable. Call Tran at 625-9610.

For Sale: Blue Tweed Couch, $75; 2 blue tweed chairs in good condition $60 each. Walnut coffee table 2' x 6' $50.Beautiful wood! Also have a 2004 2 x 2 Toyota Tacoma, 81,000 miles, automatic, white, cloth seats, good condition. $13,300 or best offer. Contact Becky at (417) 540-3423 or office (417) 659-5425.

For Sale: Support Boy Scouts by purchasing popcorn. Call Drew or Will Dobson if you would like to purchase popcorn, 624-0439.

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