November 6, 2009

Nunavut, First Nations presentations

"Nunavut: An Inuit Approach to Wildlife Management” will be presented at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 9 in Corley Auditorium in Webster Hall.

The presentation, featuring Jay T. Johnson, an assistant professor in the Geography Department at the University of Kansas, is free and open to the public.

With the formation of Nunavut in 1999, an Indigenous-dominated territory comprising nearly one-fifth of the landmass of Canada, the Inuit of Canada’s high arctic began to take control over their land and natural resources. Nunavut Territory was a product of modern treaty negotiations between Inuit and Canada’s federal government to resolve Indigenous land ownership throughout the vast territory. With the birth of the new territory, Inuit began to revise how natural resources, such as wildlife, are managed.

This presentation will explore how Inuit concepts are being incorporated into the wildlife management regime of Nunavut Territory in collaboration with Canada’s federal government.

* "First Nations and Treaty-Partnership in Canada" is slated for 12 noon on Monday, Nov. 9 in Corley Auditorium

The First Nations, or aboriginal peoples, of present-day Canada have long-standing relationships with the lands they inhabit. They also have developed long-standing relationships over more than 400 years with European settlers and their descendents. These relationships, or partnerships, are regulated by treaties signed between the Canadian government and representatives of the First Nations. These treaty-partnerships mediate between First Nations and provincial and federal governments. This presentation will briefly explore some of the history of treaty-making in Canada along with a discussion of modern treaty negotiations in British Columbia and the northern territories

Johnson, originally from Kansas City, Kan., is of Munsee Delaware and Western Cherokee descent. He teaches cultural geography and Indigenous Nations studies courses.

His current research interests concern the broad area of Indigenous peoples’ cultural survival with specific regard to the areas of resource management, political activism at the national and international levels, and the philosophies and politics of place which underpin the drive for cultural survival. Much of his work is comparative in nature but focuses predominately on New Zealand and North America.

 

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Klassix Society supports orchestra

The Klassix Society, Friends of 88.7KXMS/Fine Arts Radio International, will present a check to Kexi Liu, Music, at tonight's concert by the MSSU Symphony Orchestra concert in Taylor Performing Arts Center.

Besides supporting KXMS, the Klassix Society has had a larger mission of supporting classical music in the Joplin area since formation of the society in 1990. Currently, the Klassix Society partially underwrites the orchestra's concertmaster chair. KXMS General Manager Jeff Skibbe and a committee will preside at the ceremonial check transfer.

Additionally, in honor of the Canada Semester, 88.7KXMS will feature Canadian performers in new release on Southern Serenade today (Friday, Nov. 6) from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Relay sponsors Scavenger Hunt

Missouri Southern's Relay for Life team is sponsoring a Photo Scavenger Hunt from 1- 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14.

The event will take place at Columbia Traders at 420 S. Main Street in Joplin. Josh Doak, Student Services, says teams of 2 - 4 persons may take part for only $10 per person. Those taking part will need transportation and a digital camera or phone camera. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

Registration forms are available on the MSSU Relay for Life Facebook page or by calling Josh at (417) 437-2730.

Come take part and "take a shot" to help fight and prevent cancer. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

Accreditation for Teacher Education


The administration, faculty, and staff of the Professional Education Unit at Missouri Southern State University proudly announce continuing accreditation recently conferred by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

A special thanks to our public and private school colleagues, partnership schools, alumni, students, and friends of Teacher Education program at Missouri Southern State University.

One Warm Coat Drive

Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, is again collecting new and clean, gently used coats, jackets and sweaters of all sizes in conjunction with the One Warm Coat community service project. One Warm Coat is dedicated to distributing reusable coats, free of charge, directly to local children and adults.

Please bring any donations to the bright blue boxes labeled with the Omicron Delta Kappa name and One Warm Coat logo. The boxes are located in the major buildings around campus. The drive will last through Nov. 30. At that time, the coats will be given to Salvation Army and Watered Gardens for distribution to local people in need.

Please direct questions to Kristen Hicks, President at hicks-k002@mymail.mssu.edu or to Stacy Borgard, Secretary at borgard-s002@mymail.mssu.edu

One Warm Coat is a national non-profit organization that supports and encourages coat drives. It helps individuals, groups, companies and organizations across the country collect coats and deliver them to local agencies that distribute the coats free to people in need. More than one million coats have been provided to those in need since its inception in 1992.

Michael Garoutte, Honors, and Elaine Freeman, Teacher Education, are faculty officers for Omicron Delta Kappa.

Sweet Hereafter Tuesday night


The Canadian Film Festival will present the film The Sweet Hereafter (1997; 112 minutes) at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10 in Cornell Auditorium in Plaster Hall at Missouri Southern State University.

The film is free and open to the public.

The haunting adaptation of the novel by Russell Banks traces an opportunistic lawyer’s investigation of a tragic school bus accident as it moves deeper and deeper into the lives and secrets of a small town.

The film stars Ian Holm and a cast of outstanding Canadian actors.

Writer-director Atom Egoyan won Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar nominations for the movie.

Celebration of Schools draws over 200

 

The 12th annual Celebration of Schools drew over 200 attendees to the Billingsly Student Center on Monday, November 2. Area school superintendents, schools board members, teachers, MSSU faculty, government officials, as well as business and community leaders attended the celebration, which was organized and presented by the Southwest Center for Educational Excellence (SCEE) and co-sponsored by the MSSU School of Education and the newly formed MSSU Southern Regional Professional Development Center (SRPDC).

The celebration recognized the Kent D. & Mary L. Memorial Trust with the Friend-of-Education award, and Aurora High School tech teachers, Brad Boettler and Marcus Reynolds, received the Making-Learning-Come-Alive award. In addition, Webb City school board member, David Collard was recognized for 20 years of service. 


The Choraleers, a Neosho High School show choir, performed during dinner under the direction of Christine Clark, and motivational speaker, Thomas Dismukes, gave a lively presentation encouraging listeners to persevere through life’s challenges, emphasizing the importance of not losing focus on goals.  “Clarity is a rarity,” Dismukes stated.


Dr. C.J. Huff, Joplin Superintendent, explained the new statewide education slogan “Graduation Matters” and challenged all the member districts of SCEE to promote this theme the week of Nov. 16.

Focus on Humane Society


An upcoming edition of the Newsmakers interview program focuses on changes at the Joplin Humane Society. The interview features Executive Director Karen Aquino.

She provides an update on the construction of a new shelter for the society, describing the features in the new facility. Construction is underway on the building located on North Main Street, and is expected to be completed in December. Aquino also discusses new opportunities arising as a result of having an expanded facility.

Newsmakers will air throughout the week of Nov. 8 on KGCS-TV. It will also appear that week on KOAM-TV. Airdates include:

KGCS- Broadcast Channel 22, Cable One 7, Mediacom 77
Sunday, Nov. 8 - 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9 - 5:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, Nov. 10 - 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 12 - 7:30 p.m.

KOAM - Broadcast Channel 7
Saturday, Nov. 14 - 5:30 a.m.

Newsmakers is produced by KGCS-TV, a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University.

Sharing scholarship & research ideas

A panel discussion on the topic, “Doing Scholarship and Research at a Teaching Institution," will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 10 in the Reading Room on the fourth floor of Spiva Library. 

Four faculty members from different areas of our university will speak on the topic.  They include: Chris Moos, International Business/Finance; Christie Cathey, Psychology; Robert Heth, Biology; and Pat Murphy, English.  The panel will be moderated by Bill Kumbier, English.  The speakers will share views on the following subjects: why it is important to be involved in scholarship/research; returning to research/scholarship after a long hiatus from grad school; encouraging research in the classroom as well as a faculty member’s own research efforts; and challenges facing faculty members involved in scholarship/research. 

Following the brief talks, the session will be opened for discussion and questions.  If you are interested in pursuing scholarship and research, sharing ideas about your own work, or simply talking with other faculty about the topic, please join us. 

This session is one of the activities sponsored by AAUP chapter at MSSU as a service to faculty, which also translates into benefits to students.   Another session related to faculty scholarship and research will be held in the spring semester.  If you have a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail Pat Murphy, English, at murphy-p@mssu.edu with your ideas.

 

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Not too late to "Get Physical"

Heather Arnold, Aquatics/Wellness, thanks everyone who signed up to participate in the premier Employee Wellness Incentive Program, "Get Physical."

"We've had a great turnout, with over 10% of the faculty/staff signed up as of Monday afternoon," Heather states.

Those still wanting to sign up may do so by until 3 p.m. this afternoon (Friday, Nov. 6), in the Recreational Services office (BSC 241).

Remember to have your Weekly Activity Logs ready to turn in by Monday morning.

Global Entrepreneurship Week

The MSSU Small Business & Technology Development Center and the MSSU Center for Entrepreneurship will be offering a series of four workshops to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 16 - 22. This is a worldwide effort to promote entrepreneurial education and awareness. The website for Global Entrepreneurship Week lists events that are being held at educational institutions worldwide: http://www.unleashingideas.org/.

The following events are being held in The Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week:

Aspiring Student Entrepreneurs - The First Steps to Starting a Small Business
This introductory workshop will provide college students with an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. It is designed specifically for those who are thinking about starting a business. Participants will have an opportunity to assess their strengths and weaknesses, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requirements, and identify sources of financing. Each participant will receive a Start-up Manual. Monday, Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Plaster Hall Room 102. (Free to MSSU students & employees.)

How to Place Your Business on the Web
The World Wide Web can be used as an effective communication and promotional tool by small businesses worldwide. This workshop is designed to give participants practical and useful information by having hands-on training about the Internet and Web page development. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Plaster Hall Room 320. ($20 per person.)

Conflict Resolution Skills for Entrepreneurs
Learn to express disagreements within a constructive framework. Build stronger business relationships by appropriately discussing conflicts while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect with co-workers and subordinates by expressing your viewpoints assertively and respectfully. Discussion will develop techniques to negotiate the best possible outcome for all involved. Relative needs and interests of each side will be appreciated, and points of resistance will be anticipated. Skills learned are applicable to professional as well as personal relationships. Wednesday, Nov.18, 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m., Plaster Hall Room 102. ($55 per person.)

Using the Internet to Market Products and Services to Governmental Entities
(This workshop is offered in partnership with Heartland PTAC.) U.S. government agencies represent the world’s largest market, and contracts to purchase a variety of products and services. Learn how to target local, state, and federal government contracting opportunities. Learn where to find these offices through the services of a procurement assistance center. Find out where to locate information about government contracting on the Internet, and find resources that can assist you throughout the contracting process. Thursday, Nov. 19, 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m., Plaster Hall Room 109. ($20 per person.)

To register for any of the events, call (417) 625-3128, or registeronline at www.mssu.training.com.

Wind Ensemble celebrates classics


The Missouri Southern Wind Ensemble will present its fall concert “Celebrating Centennial Classics” on Tuesday Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Taylor Auditorium on the MSSU campus.  The Wind Ensemble is the premier concert band at Missouri Southern.

Rusty Raymond, Music, says Tuesday’s concert will feature several compositions celebrating their centennial this year.  Two pieces, Irish Tune from County Derry and Shepherd’s Hey by composer Percy Grainger celebrate the hundredth year of their settings.  Also celebrating its centennial is one of the cornerstone pieces of band literature, Gustav Holst’s First Suite in E Flat.

Also on the program are pieces for brass choir, chamber ensemble, and percussion ensemble. Sr. music major Levi Randolf, saxophone, will also be featured on a more recent composition (2007) entitled Radiant Blues.

The second half of the concert will begin with The Doomsday Machine by Michael Burritt.  The MSSU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Greg Haynes, Music, will give a full concert of their own on Thursday Nov. 12.  Concluding the concert will be the only march that John Philip Sousa wrote during 1909, The Glory of the Yankee Navy. 

Creating video with audio

A class titled "Creating Screen Capture Video with Audio" will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov.11 in Library Room 418.

Sometimes even using your voice doesn’t quite convey how to do something in a computer program. Jing is a free application that allows you to create very short video tutorials when you need a little showing to go with the telling. Find out where to get and how to use this tool to create short video files.

Demonstrate any computer application; use your PowerPoint presentations to create streaming video with audio lectures; zoom in to show just the area on the screen you are referencing, use text captions to accommodate the hearing impaired, along with your voice to reinforce concepts or difficult to grasp materials. Like plain audio files, these videos can also be compressed into various streaming or downloadable formats.

Seating is limited. To reserve your space, email LLLTraining@mssu.edu or call ext. 9888.

Great American Smoke Out

The Clean Air Project in conjunction with the MSSU student group PASS (Peers Against Second-Hand Smoke) will host the “Great American Smoke Out” at MSSU Nov. 17-19.  A “Smoke Fact” find will take place on campus on Nov. 17- 18 which will include giveaways in the Lions Den on Nov. 18.

The “Great American Smoke Out” on Thursday, Nov. 19 includes a Chili Cook-Off and Cold Turkey sandwich giveaway for cigarettes and the opportunity for smokers to try to quit “cold turkey” from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on the Oval. The event will culminate with a Comedy Night featuring nationally known comedian Renee Hicks at 8:30 p.m. in the Criminal Justice Auditorium.

The “Great American Smoke Out” Chili Cook Off is open to all MSSU departments, students, registered student organizations, alums, and Joplin area community members.  For more information please contact Krista Stark Health Promotions Specialist - Clean Air Project, at (417) 659-5492 (417) 291-7194 or email stark-k@mssu.edu.

 

Great American Smoke Out Chili Cook-Off Rules
  • Participants must have their areas set up by 11 a.m. Judging will begin at 11:15 a.m.
  • Chili must be prepared in advance.
  • Chili is to consist of any kind of meat, beans, vegetables or combinations thereof, cooked with chili peppers, spices and other ingredients.
  • Chili may be made with or without meat or beans.
  • Contestants should bring a minimum of 5 quarts of chili, keeping in mind that the more you bring, the more people will be able to taste it and the more potential votes you will receive.
  • A complete list of ingredients must be available for each entry.
  • Contestants must be willing to eat their own chili.
  • All contestants must provide their own heating apparatus- crock pots, or slow cooker, extension cords, and cooking utensils, and ingredients.
  • Each entrant will be provided with two 8’ tables and 1 chair.
  • Participants must make sure all refuse is picked up from their area.
                                  
    Winner in the following categories will be announced by 2:30 p.m. for:
    * Best overall taste
    * Best name of chili
    * Best presentation of chili


Bring your artifacts for identification

The Southwest Missouri Chapter of the Missouri Archaeological Society will have its third meeting of 2009-2010 at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 in Webster Hall, Room 105.

The meeting will feature "Bring Your Artifacts Night," for anyone who wants such items to be examined by the Ozarks premier lithics expert Jack Ray, a research archaeologist at Missouri State University.

The meeting will focus on Late Paleoindian Occupations at the Alley Mill Site in Shannon County, Mo. Items found at that site. Cultural deposits at the site are buried in a colluvial apron on the southwest side of Alley Spring, the seventh largest spring in Missouri.

A typical assemblage of Dalton tools, including Dalton points, adzes, drills, scrapers, spurred gravers, and broken preforms, was recovered between 65 cm and 110 cm below ground surface at that site.

Most were made from local Gasconade and Roubidoux chert resources. Also recovered in the Dalton horizon was a contemporaneous San Patrice (Hope variety) point. This point made from novaculite from the Ouachita Mountains of west-central Arkansas and two end scrapers made from Penters chert from northeast Arkansas indicate interaction between contemporaneous Dalton and San Patrice groups and the movement of exotic raw materials into the southeastern Ozarks.

For information, contact Lyle Sparkman at (417) 472-7210 or e-mail sparkmanl@mail.enr6.k12.mo.us.

IEP student cookbook sale

Students of the International English Program will sell cookbooks developed in their ESL Advance Composition course from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today, Nov. 6 in the Lion's Den, This event is being coordinated by Bill Trudeau, IEP Director and Ryan Rogers, Americorps *VISTA and Service-Learning Coordinator.

Money raised on campus will go towards the IEP Volunteer Program which promotes volunteerism to international students while developing their English skills. Currently 19 international students are volunteering this semester at the Boys & Girls Club, Lafayette House, Children's Haven, The Red Cross and other non-profit organizations. The Service Learning Office at Southern; which promotes service learning, academic community service and civic engagement on campus, is helping make this effort a reality.

Cookbooks also will be on sale from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Old Navy and JC Penney entrances at Northpark Mall and from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15 during the Institute of International Studies' "International Food Sampler" at Joplin TRIOs, 112 S. Main St. in Joplin.

Money raised at these two venues will go to United Way's "WINGs" Initiative, a program designed to help low-income parents and families raise healthy children. IEP hopes to make this an annual event and looks forward to support from the campus community.

The event is being funded by a faculty mini-grant from Missouri Campus Compact, a coalition of Missouri universities and colleges devoted to encouraging service-learning and civic engagement.

FACULTY/STAFF

Julie Moss, Project Stay, thanks everyone who took the time to complete grade checks for MSSU's Project Stay program. Project Stay is pleased to announce that 76% of grade checks were returned. "We appreciate the support by the campus community of the Project Stay program and the Project Stay students," Julie says.

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In the Bookstore: On sale at the Bookstore: Green Jerzees Hooded Sweatshirt only $14.99 regular price $24.99. Gray and Black Russell Hooded Sweatshirt only $29.99 regular price $36.99. To see photos, visit:
http://picasaweb.google.com/mssubookstore/BookstoreSpecials#

Pancake Feed: The MSSU Cheerleaders will hold a pancake feed Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8 -10 a.m. at Applebee's in Joplin. All you can eat pancake tickets are $5 and can be purchased from a MSSU Cheerleader or at the door. Funds are will help pay for the NCA National Cheerleader Competition they qualified for this summer at KU.

For Sale: Kubota TG1860G Lawn Tractor, 18hp gas engine, 60" cut, 350 hrs, $2250. Contact Becky Gallemore at (417) 540-3423 or (417) 659-5425.

For Sale: Adult computer desk w/hutch (cherry color), $75. Youth corner computer desk w/small hutch, $50. Glider rocker with stool (dark red, blue & tan cushions), $30. Dresser (6 drawers) and Mirror - $40. Also have 1991 Speed Queen washer/dryer set, $100. Contact ext. 4442 or (417) 529-8296 or email: whetstone-s@mssu.edu for pictures, details.

 

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