Copyright©; mssuseal

2002 News ReleaseArchive

Missouri Southern News Bureau




E-Mail: News Bureau
Voice: (417) 625.9399
FAX: (417) 625.3142




December 2002
November 2002
October 2002
September 2002
August 2002
July 2002
June 2002
May 2002
April 2002
March 2002
February 2002
January 2002




E-Mail: News Bureau

Stephen Smith
News Bureau Manager


Voice: (417) 625.9506

FAX: (417) 625.3142

smith-se@mssu.edu
December 2002

Dec. 1: Nodler to Prefile Bill Regarding College Name Change

Dec. 4: Dr. Julio León Marks 20 Years as MSSC President

Dec. 9: Law Enforcement Academy Graduation Scheduled

Dec. 9: MSSC's 39th Commencement Saturday, Dec. 14

Dec. 10: Nodler to Speak at Commencement Ceremonies

Dec. 11: Forty to Graduate with Honors at Leggett & Platt

Dec. 11: PRSSA Group Forms on Missouri Southern Campus

Dec. 20: Trio of Staffers Receive Superior Service Awards

November 2002

E-Mail: News Bureau
Nov. 1: Homecoming Royalty Announced at Pep Rally

Nov. 1: Study Abroad Fair, 2002tephen Smith

Nov. 1: Ozarks and the Nation Focuses on American History

Nov. 8: Southern Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble to PerformNews Bureau Manager

October 2002

Oct. 1: Regional College Fair at MSSC

Oct. 1: Historian to Speak on Abolitionism

Oct. 1: Percussionist Sandip Burman to Perform

Oct. 1: Natya Dance Company to visit Southern campus

Oct. 7: Student Teachers Begin Professional Semesters

Oct. 7: Scott Ritter to Speak at Missouri Southern

Oct. 10: First-Ever Chart Editor, Kenneth McCaleb, Dies

Oct. 10: Judicial Candidate Forum Slated for October 23

Oct. 10: Criminal Justice Department Plans Open House

Oct 24: Lou Martin Receives Pioneer Broadcaster Award

Oct. 25: Alumni Association Announces Homecoming Events

Oct. 25: Royalty Finalists Selected for Homecoming, 2002

Oct. 25: A Safe Halloween for Kids at McCormick Halll

September 2002

Sept. 9: Our Daily Bread to Open Film Series

Sept. 9: Shanghai China Youth to Perform Sept. 23

Sept. 9: MSSC's 88.7KXMS Plans 9/11 Broadcast Tribute

Sept. 9: Kamala to Speak on Gandhian Inititative Sept. 11

Sept. 10: Brown to Direct Campus Writing Program

Sept. 17: Lombardi to Speak in PDK Author-Lecture Series

Sept. 17: Duke University Department Chair Speaks Sept. 20

Sept. 17: Law Academy Enrollment Begins Oct. 1, 2002

Sept. 17: Down the Road Opens Southern Theatre Season

Sept. 18: Shawna Flannery Receives Annie Baxter Award

Sept. 19: Gockel Symposium to Focus on India Sept. 26

Sept. 19: MSSC President Pleased with Enrollment Figure

Sept. 30: Summer in Sweden Exhibit at MSSC's Spiva Gallery



August 2002

August 6: Fall Enrollment Slated for Aug. 15-16

August 14: MSSC Celebrates "Welcome Week"

August 14: Alumni Association to Sponsor Cuban Journey

August 14: "Comedy Sports" to Appear at MSSC

August 14: Gandhi Exhibit to Open India Semester

August 16: Regents Pass Funding Resolution

August 16: MSSC to Commemorate September 11 Tragedy


August 20: Film Festival to Feature Eight Motion Pictures

August 21: Trademark: Fine Arts Radio International



July 2002

July 8: Rhineart Artwork on Display at MSSC's Spiva Gallery

July 16: Summer Pops Concerts Feature Community Voices

July 17: Students to Benefit from Gift to Improve Computer Labs

July 24: MSIPC schedules trip to New York to enjoy Carnegie debut performance


June 2002

June 25: Newspaper Editors Hold Conference at MSSC

June 26: MSSC Posts Highest-Ever Summer Enrollment

June 27: Board of Regents Reorganizes, Elects Wilson President

June 27: Board Approves 2002-2003 Budget

June 27: Board Extends Contract of Dr. Julio Leon



May 2002

May 1: Honors Convocation Recognizes Academic Achievement

May 2: Honors Signing Held in Billingsly Student Center

May 2: Four Receive Spencer-Bartlett Respect Awards

May 7: Sixty-Four to Graduate with Honors May 18

May 7: Missouri Southern Board Approves Tuition Increase

May 15: "Soap Box Derby" Cars to Roll May 16

May 15: Tomorrow's Heroes Graduate from Firefighter Class

May 15: Annual Nurse Pinning Ceremony Slated for Friday Night

May 15: 88.7KXMS Features Music from Newest Star Wars Film

April 2002

April 15: Students Initiated into Alpha Chi

April 16: Southern Joins Institute of Indian Studies

April 16: Miracle of Music Making to Air on Public TV

April 18: Piano Competition Opens with Martin Jones

April 19: Piano Competition Photo-Ops, Story Ideas

April 22: Recital, Gala Concert to Broadcast Worldwide

April 22: Martin Jones to Lecture, Hold Master Class

April 24: Six Junior Finalists Chosen in Missouri Southern International Piano Competition

April 26: Five Senior Finalists Chosen in Missouri Southern International Piano Competition

April 26: Gala Concert of Missouri Southern International Piano Competition Scheduled for Tomorrow Night

April 26: Canadian Pianist Wins Top Prize in Piano Competition's Junior Division

April 29: Law Enforcement Academy Sessions Begin in August

April 29: Maryland Pianist Wins Top Prize in Piano Competition's Senior Division

April 30: Foreign Language Field Day at Missouri Southern


March 2002

March 26: Regional Science Fair March 26-28

March 26: April Workshop "Doing Business in the Middle East"

March 26: Southern Wins Major Debate Championship

March 26: Rake's Progress Ninth Program in Film Series

March 22: Education Job Fair Wednesday, April 3

March 22: Joplin Council Candidates Appear on Rebroadcast

March 21: 750 Students to Compete in Annual Business Contest

March 20: Three Winners Chosen in Honors Audition 2002

March 10: Geologist's Mining Map Donation Valuable Resource

March 12: Thirty-Six Chosen for 2002 Piano Competition

March 12: Elliott West to Speak at Annual Jeans Lecture


February 2002

February 5: Langston Hughes Poetry Contest Winners

February 5: SIFE Begins Effort at Webb City Middle School

February 5: Debate Team Competes in PKD Nationals

February 8: Spring Job Expo Slated for Wednesday, Feb. 13

February 13: Rare Film, Espoir, to Show in Matthews Hall

February 13: Sping, 2002 Enrollment Figures Largest Ever


February 19: Future Teachers Begin Professional Semesters

February 19: Newsmakers guests see "Ground Zero" firsthand

February 26: Art Faculty Member to Read Paper in Wisconsin

February 26: Marketing Club Heading for Salt Lake City

February 26: Debate Scores Win at MAFA Championships

February 27: International Film Festival Presents Barrier March 5

January 2002

January 8: Dr. Nancy Smith Recognized for Teaching Excellence

January 10: Piano Competition Entrants Undeterred by Sept. 11

January 18: Langston Hughes 100th Anniversary Events

January 18: Addressing the Dearth of Male Primary Teachers

January 18: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 24: MSSC President Responds to Budget Requests




Next Page News Bureau Home


Send e-mail to news bureauMSSC Home buttonMissouri Southern State University-Joplin
3950 E Newman Rd. · Joplin, MO 64801-1595
Voice: 417.625.9506 · Fax: 417.625.3142
Updated October 20, 2003
Copyright©; Missouri Southern State University-Joplin, 2003, all rights reserved.