statement spring 2011

Changing the face of healthcare education

Training future healthcare

professionals with state-of-the-art

imaging and medical equipment p. 6

■ Dr. John P. Gearhart takes new

professorship at Johns Hopkins (p. 10)

■ Eagle Excellence Award (p. 13)

■ Dr. Gerald DeMoss honored (p. 32)

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI MAGAZINE VOL. XXIX, NO.1

STATEMENT

MUCHMORE

IN THIS ISSUE

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Dear Alumni and Friends of Morehead State University,

It’s hard to believe that 2010 has gone by so quickly, and we are beginning a new year.

While the start of a new year is a time for renewal, it is also a time for retrospection and

looking back at the previous year’s challenges and successes and charting a course for

the future.

Certainly, there have been many challenges as a result of the severe economic situation in the Commonwealth and nation.

In spite of the economy, the University has made great strides, including the opening of the new state-of-the-art Center

for Health, Education and Research and being recognized for the seventh consecutive year as one of the top public

universities in the South.

MSU alumni, students, faculty and staff added much to the University’s success with honors or recognitions for their

extraordinary talent, performances, and skills. You’ll see a number of these successes highlighted in this edition.

As we chart the course for 2011, the University’s primary goal will continue to be improving student success and achieving

MSU’s enrollment goals. The overarching goal of Senate Bill 1, which was passed by the Kentucky General Assembly in

2009, is to ensure that the standards are aligned from elementary to high school to postsecondary education so that all

children in Kentucky schools are working toward a common curriculum and can be successful at each educational level.

MSU is implementing initiatives to be an active partner with schools in the service region in providing the level of support

outlined in Senate Bill 1.

One such initiative is a new scholarship program that will enable Kentucky fi rst-time freshmen to get “much more” from

their Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship (KEES) monies. You can read more about the Eagle Excellence Award

on page 13.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to especially thank all of our employees for continuing to keep our students’

education and success as their primary focus during these challenging budget times. It has been a good year, and 2011

promises to be even better.

Wayne D. Andrews

President

At Morehead State University, you will fi nd “much more” than you might imagine. We are much more than college classes...much more engaged....much more personal. We provide a safe campus environment that is much more welcoming and student-friendly. We deliver a quality, affordable education in a student-focused learning environment. Our students thrive in small classes taught by dedicated faculty and staff committed to student success. We are much more than a regional partner... and much more than an alma mater. We are committed to enriching the lives of those we serve. At MSU, we aspire to be the best public regional university in the South. Visit www.moreheadstate.edu/aspire to learn “much more” about MSU’s mission, vision, and values.

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AROUND MSU 4 EDITORIAL 18 EAGLE EYE 20 FAME & GLORY 24 FRIENDS 32 CLASSNOTES 36 IN MEMORIAM 36 CALENDAR 39

“Much of my time at MSU has been spent helping people

in need. I have also traveled to Haiti with my fellow MSU

Nursing students to provide medical care during the time

of crisis following the earthquake. I plan on attending

graduate and doctoral school for nurse anesthesia and

devoting my career to caring for others.”

Joseph CaldwellMt. Olivet, Ky.

Senior, Nursing

“Much of my time at MSU has been spent helping people

in need. I have also traveled to Haiti with my fellow MSU

Nursing students to provide medical care during the time

of crisis following the earthquake. I plan on attending

graduate and doctoral school for nurse anesthesia and President, Morehead State University

Dr. Wayne D. Andrews

Chair, Board of RegentsJohn Merchant (79)

President, MSU Alumni Association, Inc.Clyde James (65)

Chair, Board of Trustees, MSU Foundation, Inc.Daragh Porter (77)

PublisherJames Shaw

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150 University Blvd.Morehead, KY 40351Phone: (800) 783-2586

E-mail: [email protected]

Morehead State University is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, and armed forces service medal veterans, or disability in its educational programs, services, activities, employment policies, and admission of students to any program of study. In this regard the University conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affi rmative action. This includes: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Equal Pay Act of 1963, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Kentucky Revised Statutes 207.130 to 207.240. Vocational educational programs at Morehead State University supported by federal funds include industrial education, vocational agriculture, business education, and the associate degree program in nursing. Any inquires should be addressed to: Affi rmative Action Offi cer, Morehead State University, 101 Howell-McDowell, Morehead, KY 40351, (606) 783.2097.

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STATEMENT“Much of my time at MSU has been spent helping people ON THE COVER

Changing the face of healthcare education 6

Dr. John P. Gearhart takes new 10 professorship at Johns Hopkins

Eagle Excellence Award announced 13

Dr. Gerald DeMoss honored at CHER dedication 32

Degree offerings in health systems management 11

Success Academy prepares freshmen 12

Educational opportunities available beyond 15 two-year degree

Career direction infl uenced by internship 16

Networking impacts successful job search 34


Twiggs named to Space News’ top 10 who made a difference

MSU acquires old library for KCTM

The international authority Space News has named the top 10 space professionals in the

world. On the list, President Barack Obama and Paypal/SpaceX founder Elon Musk along with

MSU’s Space Science professor Bob Twiggs.

“It is unbelievable,” said Twiggs. “To be ranked among those professionals, who are on the

list, it is very humbling.”

President Obama’s national space policy is transforming NASA by revamping the manned

spacefl ight program and moving a signifi cant portion of the U.S. space services component

to private industry. SpaceX, called the “poster child for the Obama plan,” has won the largest

private contract from NASA to develop its commercial orbital transport system—the Falcon 9

rocket and Dragon capsule that will ultimately ferry astronauts to the International Space Station and beyond.

“Professor Twiggs’ recognition as one of the top 10 space professionals by Space News is a remarkable

achievement. When Bob invented the CubeSat in 2001, I do not believe anyone imagined that it would revolutionize

the small satellite industry--but it certainly has. Advances in micro-miniaturization and MEMS devices have driven

the evolution of satellite systems to smaller but very capable form factors and the CubeSat has dominated,” said

Dr. Ben Malphrus, chair of the Department of Earth and Space Science and director of the Space Science Center.

Twiggs, according to Space News, has witnessed a big development on the realm of small satellites. “After years

of gestation, CubeSats—standardized space platforms measuring 10 centimeters on a side and weighing all of 1

kilogram—are being embraced like never before.”

Twiggs helped found the Kentucky Space Program in 2004 and became a professor at MSU in 2009. He has helped

lead the Space Science program in its goal of becoming a nationally recognized center for education and research

in space systems development and operation.

MSU will have a new home for its Kentucky Center for Traditional Music.

MSU has acquired the old Rowan County Public Library, located at 185 E.

First Street, from the library board.

“The Traditional Music Program is among the fastest growing academic

traditional music programs at any school of higher education. We are

fortunate here that MSU wants to support a dynamic environment in

which students have an exceptional opportunity to study this aspect of

our cultural traditions. The right time is now and the place is MSU for

this remarkable program,” said Raymond W. McLain, director.

Funding for the acquisition was made possible by a $1 million matching grant commitment

from the W. Paul and Lucille Little Foundation that was received in 2009 to support the Kentucky Center for

Traditional Music and its “Classroom to the Community” program. The grant was matched dollar-for-dollar by the

state from the Regional University Excellence Trust Fund.

Twiggs named to

MSU will have a new home for its Kentucky Center for Traditional Music.

MSU has acquired the old Rowan County Public Library, located at 185 E.

Funding for the acquisition was made possible by a $1 million matching grant commitment

AROUND MSU

Bob Twiggs

KCTM musicians perform for special events, on campus and in the community.

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MSU captures national cheerleading championships

Tudor named nation’s top cadet

Morehead State University’s coed and all-girl cheerleading

squads captured national championships (Jan. 15) at the

College National Cheerleading Championships.

The Universal Cheerleaders Association-sponsored event

was held at Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando.

With the win, MSU’s coed squad captured its 20th overall

championship while it was the all-girl squad’s eighth

national title.

The four-person team of Mallory Mingus, Ashley

Benjamin, Krista Sanders and Izzy Glinski won the 2011

UCA All-Girl Group National Championship. It was the fi rst all-girl

group stunt national championship for MSU.

The three titles increased Morehead State’s total to 28 national championships. The teams are coached by Bill Mayo.

“I have never been more proud to be part of such a famed program,” said Mayo. “We had the most diffi cult routines

in our division and we did things that no team has ever done before. Our stunts and pyramids were revolutionary and

our attitude was perfect, we came to win and that’s just what we did. Morehead State owns Orlando in the month of

January and I am so proud we kept the tradition.” For more information, visit www.msueagles.com.

Morehead State University ROTC’s Battalion Commander Wesley

Tudor, LaPort, Ind., senior, ranks as the number one cadet in the

nation.

The son of Scott Allen Tudor and Natalie Gail Hardin, Tudor

received a ranking of fi rst out of 5,342 cadets from 272 universities

across the nation, not including West Point.

He is the highest ranking cadet in Morehead State’s ROTC history.

The national ranking system, called “Order of Merit” list, is a

combination of accomplishments from the last three years. The

top 20 percent of cadets on the Order of Merit list are recognized

as Distinguished Military Graduates.

“We are very proud of Cadet Tudor,” said Maj. Robert A. Mason, professor of military science. “It is a very big honor

to be the top ranked cadet in the nation.”

Prior to Tudor, Shannon Niki Martin (07) was the highest ranking cadet. She received a ranking of third out of 3,806

cadets from 272 universities across the nation, not including West Point, in 2006-07.

UCA All-Girl Group National Championship. It was the fi rst all-girl

Maj. Robert A. Mason, Cadet Wesley Tudor and

President Wayne D. Andrews

Cheerleaders capture national title, again.


FEATURE

Morehead State University will be able to recruit and train

current and future health care professionals with state-of-

the-art imaging and medical equipment because of the

joining of three health care entities that came to fruition

during the last year.

A partnership of MSU, the University of Kentucky (UK) and

St. Claire Regional Medical Center (SCR) resulted in the

University’s Center for Health, Education and Research

(CHER) that became fully operational before the start of

the fall semester.

The new health sciences facility houses MSU’s

departments of nursing and imaging sciences, UK’s

physician assistant and family nurse practitioner

programs, in addition to a freestanding primary care

clinic, and comprehensive health education center.

The clinic is the primary training site for the SCR/UK family

practice residency program and includes examination

rooms and a dental suite, as well as provides for a

clinical laboratory and basic radiology services. The

comprehensive health education center was designed

to accommodate a wide range of continuing education/

workshop programs, teleconferencing and telemedicine

initiatives, specialized professional development/

enrichment opportunities for health-care providers, and

rural health research activities.

Additionally, space is being provided for anticipated

growth in these programs and the planned

implementation of MSU’s new master’s degrees in nursing

and in nuclear medicine. Similar space will be available

to support UK’s master’s-level programs for physician

assistant and family nurse practitioner.

The departments of nursing and imaging sciences area

includes lecture and laboratory classrooms to support

MSU’s associate and baccalaureate degree nursing

programs; the radiologic technology program; and the

sonography, computed tomography, and magnetic

resonance program options. Also included are faculty/

staff offi ces and conference areas.

Changing the face of healthcare education

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Morehead State expects at least 150 students to graduate

annually from these programs during the next three years.

Funding for the construction of the $30 million facility was

provided by the Commonwealth of Kentucky thanks to

the leadership in the General Assembly of Reps. Rocky

Adkins (82) and John Will Stacy (77), along with

Sens. Walter Blevins (72), Robin Webb (83) and former

Sen. Charlie Borders (75). Additional assistance by U.S.

Congressman Hal Rogers and Gov. Steve Beshear through

grants from the Economic Development Administration

and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

provided for replacement of obsolete equipment in the

nursing and imagining science programs with state-of-

the-art simulators, diagnostic equipment, and associated

furnishings which will greatly improve the level of training

that can be provided to students in these programs. SCR

donated the property.

“MSU and Rowan County are leading our region and

the nation in high-tech science and medical education,”

said Rogers. “The healthcare needs of our region are

no secret and our local communities will benefi t from

Morehead’s work to teach and train future professionals

in the health care industry.

Noting that he continued to be “impressed” with the

ARC’s willingness to partner with local colleges and

universities to bring high quality education opportunities

to our region, “I offer high praise to the MSU faculty,

board, and President Wayne Andrews for their hard work

to take advantage of these opportunities.”

The governor and members of the legislature attended the

dedication ceremony last August.

Gov. Beshear hailed the four-story, 90,000 square foot

structure as “an incredible example of our ability to fi nd

creative solutions to complex issues” and noted that CHER

is now “one of the top medical facilities in the state.”

Rep. Adkins described it as proof that “good things

happen when people work together.”

““

Good things happen when

people work together.

Rep. Rocky Adkins

Department of Nursing

Lalona Hall (06) is a family nurse practitioner

at the King’s Daughters Medical Center’s

Olive Hill Family Care Center where she sees

both acute and chronically ill patients.

“I love the people I get to see every day. It’s

really rewarding to get to come back to the

town I grew up in, and be lucky enough for

people I have known my whole life to trust me with their health and

well-being. It is really a privilege,” she said.

Hall was a student at MSU from 2002-06 where she earned a Bachelor

of Science in Nursing degree. She continued her education at Frontier

School of Midwifery & Family Nursing in Hyden, receiving a master’s

degree as a family nurse practitioner. She completed her clinical

practicum in internal medicine with the Kentucky Clinic in Lexington

and the Family Care Clinic in Mt. Sterling.

Hall is pleased she chose the health care profession as a career. “I

think the most important thing for anyone planning to pursue a career in

healthcare is to realize that you never stop learning and you can never

know enough.

“Always be looking for new ways to challenge yourself, and never be

afraid to ask questions when you aren’t entirely sure about something.

Chances are many people have asked the same question before you,

and lots will ask it afterwards.”

She and her husband, Christopher Hall (07), both Carter County natives,

reside in Olive Hill. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree

in biology from MSU, he enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program at

the University of Kentucky where he will graduate in May.

Alumni Spotlight

• Moving into the CHER building afforded nursing

students four nursing laboratories, opportunities

for patient care scenarios enhanced by

simulation, use of high fi delity simulators and

various other advanced technologies.

• Department of Nursing has launched a

Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing track

which gives paramedics credit for prior learning.

• The Center for Health, Education and Research

Interprofessional Council (CHER IPC) has been

assembled to bring together the faculty involved

in educating health professionals at MSU’s

Center for Health, Education and Research, with

programs from the University of Kentucky. The

overall goal is to build an interprofessional and

collaborative healthcare practice by joining

practicing clinicians, educators, and students.

• In 2009 and 2010, the Baccalaureate Nursing

Program had a 100 percent pass rate on the

NCLEX licensure exam. In Spring 2010, the

Associate Degree Nursing Program on the

Morehead campus had a 100 pass rate on

NCLEX licensure exam; the same was true for

the Associate Degree Nursing Program on the

Mt. Sterling campus in spring 2009.

• Department of Nursing faculty and students

traveled to Haiti in 2010 to provide medical

and nursing care to more than 1,000 Haitians

devastated by the earthquake. In conjunction

with St. Claire Medical Center Hospice, they

provide Camp Smile for grieving children.

Lalona Hall (06) is a family nurse practitioner

at the King’s Daughters Medical Center’s

Alumni Spotlight

For more information, visit

www.moreheadstate.edu/nursing.


Department of Imaging SciencesTommy Sawyers (08) chose to make helping

others his career choice. After completing the

Nurse Anesthesia program at Texas Christian

University, he became a Registered Nurse

Anesthetist in January.

Sawyers resides in Houston and works

at Texas Medical Center as a CRNA in an

anesthesia care team practice that comprises

both anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists.

To reach this stage, Sawyers followed this philosophy: “Have a plan and

a back-up plan for the things you want to accomplish; and stick to the

plan. You will obtain your goal if you stay the course. Your investments

of time and effort will lead to success.”

The path has been long and varied. After growing up in Hyden, he went

to Transylvania University and completed a degree in psychology and

studio art. Before heading off to graduate school, he worked at Eastern

State Hospital. From the mental health nurse practitioners, he learned

that treatment of the patient was all encompassing and included

psychic and physiologic needs. He enrolled at Eastern Kentucky

University, planning to enter the Mental Health Practitioner Master’s

program.

During his time in clinical, Sawyers had another revelation: “Nurses

deal with the entire person, their psychic, physiologic and social needs,

simultaneously in all arenas of practice,” leading him to a job with the

University of Kentucky’s Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit.

During the next six years, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

degree from MSU. With degree in hand, he applied to the advanced

practice nursing program and was accepted to the highly ranked Nurse

Anesthesia program at TCU in Fort Worth. Rotations at Harris Methodist

Health Systems and Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth; Parkland

Memorial in Dallas; and Tampa General Hospital, were among his

training sites.

Sawyers offers this advice to others interested in the healthcare fi eld.

“Life goes on while you are in school but if you do your best in your

personal and academic life, it will show. It is hard, and at times seems

impossible, but keep going, one step at a time, one day at a time, and

it will soon pass. Camaraderie, whether in school or at the bedside, is

essential. Foster it wherever you go. Help each other out!”

Alumni Spotlight

• Morehead State offers the only Bachelor of

Science in Imaging Sciences degree in the

Commonwealth.

• The Associate Degree Radiologic Science

Program has been awarded the maximum

accreditation term of eight years by the Joint

Review Committee on Education.

• The Baccaureate Degree Imaging Sciences

Program – Diagnostic Medical Sonography is

accredited by the Commission on Accreditation

of Allied Health Education Programs.

• Moving to CHER allowed imaging science

students to learn in a state-of-the-art facility

with modern healthcare technology.

• Departmental graduate and employer

satisfaction has been 4.5 + out of 5.00 for the

past fi ve years.

• Certifi cation exams passage rates exceed the

national average and many programs have

had 100 percent passage for more than fi ve

consecutive years.

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography students

are involved in service learning through the

performance of free, non-diagnostic fetal

ultrasound scanning on community volunteers.

The students have performed an average of 65

free fetal ultrasound exams per year since the

inception of the program in 2001.

• Student organizations (Chi Beta Gamma and

SPECTMR) and faculty donate their time and

needed items to the Gateway House Homeless

Shelter.

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For more information, visit

www.moreheadstate.edu/imagingsciences.


Dr. John P. Gearhart takes new professorship at Johns Hopkins

Director of Pediatric Urology John P. Gearhart, M.D.

(71) is the inaugural recipient of The Robert D. Jeffs

Professorship in Pediatric Urology at Johns Hopkins.

“It’s a tremendous honor,” said Dr. Gearhart, who trained

with Jeffs and succeeded him as director of pediatric

urology in the James Buchannan Brady Urological

Institute at Johns Hopkins and Hopkins Children’s. “He

taught us the truth of science, that excellence was

always expected and he lived what he preached.”

The founding chief of pediatric urology at Johns Hopkins

and a trailblazing surgeon in his field, Jeffs died in 2006.

Like his predecessor, Dr. Gearhart is among the world’s

leading experts on urogenitial malformations in children,

most notably those related to bladder and clocacal

exstrophy. Today he heads a world-class Division of

Pediatric Urology specializing in the reconstruction of

these birth defects in children.

After graduting from Morehead State University and the

University of Louisville School of Medicine (1975), Dr.

Gearhart completed his internship and a residency at

the Medical College of Georgia, where he also served as

chief resident in urology. After a fellowship in pediatric

urology at the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital at the

University of Liverpool School of Medicine and service

on the faculty of St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, W.Va.,

he joined the Brady Institute at Johns Hopkins in 1984

as a pediatric urology fellow. He succeeded Jeffs as

professor and director of pediatric urology in 1996. His

own mentees, former fellows at Johns Hopkins, include

many current chiefs of pediatric urology in prestigious

medical institutions across the nation and abroad.

The Jeffs Professorship was endowed partially by a

bequest from long-time Johns Hopkins supporter Zanvyl

Krieger (A&S 1928), combined later with the support of

friends, grateful families and the Department of Urology

at Johns Hopkins, led by Department Chair Alan Partin,

M.D., Ph.D.

“For a lifetime of work done superbly well, we are

thrilled to honor Dr. Robert Jeffs,” said Johns Hopkins

University President Ronald Daniels, J.D. “And to Dr.

John Gearhart, we offer our heartiest congratulations

and profound thanks for leading us toward a future of

limitless possibility.”

Dr. John Gearhart accepted the professorship at a ceremony in December. From left, Dr. Alan W. Partin, Dr. Gearhart, Dr. Ronald Daniels, and Edward Miller, M.D., dean and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, with a portrait of Robert D. Jeffs, M.D.

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For more information, call 1-800-585-6781.

www.moreheadstate.eduMSU is an affi rmative action, equal opportunity, educational institution.

Fully online RN to BSN program since 2005.

Proven track record of successful graduates.

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY

Degree offerings in health systems managementWhether you are a student considering graduate

education or an experienced professional seeking

advancement or a new career direction, Morehead

State can provide opportunities for you.

The University has expanded its role in health sciences

and health systems management in response to the

rapidly changing healthcare needs. The College of

Business and Public Affairs has initiated a new Health

Systems Management (HSM) program.

Graduate students may complete the Master of

Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science

in Information Systems (MSIS) programs with an HSM

track on either a full-time or part-time basis. Both

degrees and certifi cate programs in HSM are offered by

classroom and online delivery.

“We believe these new programs address a growing

need among healthcare professionals to gain more

know-how with the business of healthcare,” said

Dr. Robert Albert (86), dean of the college.

Health systems management was designed for today’s

changing healthcare environment. The curriculum

includes timely topics in health information technology,

healthcare management, fi nance, economics, ethics,

and much more.

Employment opportunities have gained increased

attention as the U.S. healthcare industry focuses on

transitioning to electronic health information and

transforming clinical practice to increase access,

reduce cost, and improve the quality of care.

The MBA or MSIS degree with an HSM Track can be

completed with a minimum 36 semester credit hours,

while HSM students will have 12 credit hours of required

HSM courses.

For additional information and course offerings, go to

www.moreheadstate.edu/cbpa and click on health

systems management or call (606) 783-2607.


Success Academy prepares freshmen

To better prepare its freshman class, Morehead State

University offers the Success Academy, a five-week

program of college instruction and tutoring for students

admitted to the University who are in need of additional

academic preparation.

The Success Academy provides engaging classroom

instruction, dedicated academic advising, and caring

tutoring support in two developmental courses and

one general education course. The Academy has

traditionally been offered during June and July of the

summer after participants graduate from high school,

but before entering MSU.

Students who qualify may complete some or all of their

needed developmental courses to be prepared and

succeed as University students. The academy’s goal is

to provide this opportunity to incoming students, prior

to their first year fall enrollment, and in an environment

which will help foster successful learning habits.

To be eligible to participate in the Success Academy,

students must have two or more developmental course

needs. Developmental courses are required for students

who have an ACT sub-score below 18 in English, below

19 in math, or below 20 in reading.

During Summer 2011, the academy will be held June 26

- July 29. The cost is $2,500, which includes all tuition, all

tutoring and seminar materials, books, housing, and two

meals each day for the entire five weeks.

Students who are eligible for financial aid, and file early

for summer aid (the deadline is June 15), may be able to

lower the cost significantly. The financial aid form, Free

Application for Federal Student Aid, is available online at

www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The Success Academy, located on MSU’s Morehead

campus, allows students to live in residence halls.

Residence assistants and tutor/peer counselors also will

live in halls with students to provide academic support,

programming, and administration of residence hall

policies and all University regulations.

Extensive tutoring and supplemental instruction will

be provided during each class day and available near

student living areas during evening hours. The College

Success Class will improve study skills, emphasize

career development, and orient students to the

programs, people and services at MSU. Guest speakers

and other special activities will give participants a head

start toward success when they begin college.

Students who complete the academy will begin the Fall

2011 semester with nine college credits completed.

Application and registration is available online at

www.moreheadstate.edu/success. For more

information, e-mail [email protected], or call

the Office of First Year Programs and Academic Services

at (606) 783-5208.

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Eagle Excellence Award announced

A new scholarship program to enable Kentucky first

time freshmen to get “much more” from their Kentucky

Education Excellence Scholarship (KEES) monies has

been announced at MSU. The Eagle Excellence Award,

scheduled to begin in Fall 2011, will provide students the

opportunity to double their earned KEES value.

“We are very excited to be able to offer this new award

to Kentucky students who have worked hard in high

school to earn valuable KEES money to attend college,”

said President Wayne D. Andrews.

“We believe the KEES scholarship program, established

in 1998 by the General Assembly, continues to be an

excellent investment made by the Commonwealth to

support Kentucky students and we are willing to match

that investment by doubling the KEES award for qualified

students enrolling at Morehead State University.

This new scholarship is an example of MSU’s strong

commitment to maintaining access to higher education

for all Kentucky students.”

Kentucky high school students can earn money for

college through the Kentucky Educational Excellence

Scholarship, which offers rewards for good grades and

ACT scores. Under current law, students earn a base

award each year they earn at least a 2.5 GPA in high

school and a bonus award if they score at least a 15

composite on their ACT before they graduate.

To be eligible for the Eagle Excellence Award, a

student must be a legal resident of Kentucky; eligible

for the Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship

administered by the Kentucky Higher Education

Assistance Authority (KHEAA); be unconditionally

admitted for study at MSU; achieve at least a 21 ACT

composite score or SAT combined score (math plus

verbal) of 980 or higher prior to the start of classes. The

scholarship may not be awarded in addition to other

academic or athletic scholarships, except an MSU

Alumni Scholarship.

A completed application packet, including application

form, transcript and test scores, must be received by

March 15. More information on the program can be

found at www.moreheadstate.edu/keesmatch.

Additional information is available by contacting the

Office of Enrollment Services at (800) 585-6781.

“When I transferred from Big Sandy Community and Technical College, the transition was a lot smoother than I anticipated. The faculty and staff at Morehead State are great!

Among the best things I have found about MSU, the teachers have an open door policy.”

Joey BryantMartin, Ky.Veteran, Operation Enduring FreedomAfghanistan, 2008-09Senior, Geography/History


Transfer students explore options for four-year degrees

For more information, call (800) 585-6781 or visit

www.moreheadstate.edu/transfer.

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Students who complete an associate degree at a

community college in Kentucky have more options to

continue their education.

Morehead State University has offered online bachelor’s

degree “completer” programs to graduates of the

Kentucky Community and Technical College System

(KCTCS) since 2006. Courses are available via the

Internet, allowing busy adults an opportunity to complete

classwork at a time and place convenient to them, while

continuing to meet work and family obligations.

Online completer degree options include: Bachelor of

University Studies-General Studies; RN-BSN Program;

Technology Management; Small Business Management

and Entrepreneurship; Accounting; and General

Business for KCTCS graduates. Recently added was a

Bachelor of Science—Leadership in Medical Imaging

degree, designed for graduates of a programmatic

accredited program (radiography, computed

tomography, magnetic resonance, diagnostic medical

sonography, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy) who

are registered and in good standing by a respective

certifi cation agency (ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB).

In a partnership agreement with KCTCS, MSU began the

completer degree program to remove barriers that make

it diffi cult for KCTCS alumni to earn a four-year degree.

“We wanted to make it simpler for students to convert

their associate degrees and two additional years of

study into a bachelor’s degree,” said MSU President

Wayne D. Andrews. “This would empower more

Kentuckians to earn a four-year degree while at the

same time, reaffi rming our historic commitment to serve

those unable to attend a residential campus.”

MSU offers KCTCS transfer students an attractive

scholarship program to support the goal of achieving

a bachelor’s degree. To qualify for the KCTCS Transfer

Scholarship, KCTCS transfer students must meet certain

criteria: Have completed at least 36 hours of college

coursework with a cumulative grade point average of

at least 3.5; and submit a completed application packet,

including application form and transcripts, by the May 31

priority deadline.

Recipients of the KCTCS Transfer Scholarship pay tuition

equivalent to KCTCS tuition, and must be enrolled full

time. Students who are concurrently enrolled full time at

MSU (six hours) and at a KCTCS institution will pay the

MSU tuition equivalent to KCTCS tuition for MSU hours.

The transfer scholarship may be renewed if the student

continues full-time enrollment and maintains a minimum

GPA of 3.0. The scholarship will not be given with any

other award. Recipients are selected from MSU’s

admission and scholarship application.

Additional information on transfer scholarships is

available from Jen Crisp (03), transfer senior enrollment

services counselor, at (606) 783-2000 or 783-5421; or by

e-mailing [email protected].

“ “ We wanted to make it simpler for students to convert their associate degrees and two additional years of study into a bachelor’s degree.President Wayne D. Andrews

Educational opportunities available beyond two-year degree


Career direction infl uenced by internshipSpending the summer in New York City is a dream for

many young adults, but it became a reality for graduate

student Jameson Bennett (10) through summer

internships.

With the help of MSU Career Services, Bennett, a

Louisville communications student, prepared his

resume, focusing on the skills he gained while working

with MSU-TV and Morehead State Public Radio.

Through research and with the help of his sister, Bennett

found and applied for 50 internships.

In spring 2010, Bennett learned that he had been

awarded internships at Black Entertainment Television

and Sirius Radio in Manhattan. Many internships are

non-paid, however, they offer real world experience,

as well as an impressive boost to a resume. Bennett

understood the signifi cance of attaining an internship,

and with family in Brooklyn, he was able to move there

and commute to Manhattan.

In order to get the most out of the experience, he

requested additional responsibility and was able to

work on various radio shows. For both internships, he

was required to work 20-hours per week, but also put in

10-hour shifts to gain as much experience as possible.

His tasks ranged from working with fi les, audio bits,

answering the phone for live shows and much more,

including work as a board operator, a job typically not

assigned to interns.

“I was appreciative that people took me under their

wing and gave me the opportunity to learn and not just

be someone that ran errands and got coffee,” he said.

For his fi nal project, Bennett worked with other interns

to create two shows, a reality and a music program. The

fi nal project was presented to Stephen Hill, president of

programming, music and specials for BET. Bennett said

that he and his group received excellent feedback on

the shows.

Having spent the summer in New York and conquering

his fear of living in a big city, Bennett now knows what

he wants to do in life. “I want to be a radio/television

producer, on-air talent and do voice acting.”

Bennett graduated from MSU in December 2010 with a

Master of Arts in Communication. Before graduating,

he encouraged other students to seek internship

experiences, and shared tools and tips that he had

learned.

He also offered “kudos” to MSPR staff members

Chuck Mraz, news director, and Dan Conti, assistant

news director, for their support, for coaching him and

preparing him for this “great experience.”

I want to give back to others in the MSU family; and if they win, I win and if I win, they win.Jameson Bennett (10)

I want to give back to I want to give back to “ “

The Department of Music, Theatre and

Dance, a widely recognized and distinguished

center of excellence, has an impressive

history of serving and enriching the region.

Alumni are recognized artists, scholars,

teachers, and leaders in arts and arts

education with noteworthy achievements

regionally, nationally, and internationally.

For more information about the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, visit

www.moreheadstate.edu/mtd.

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If you had one of Peggy Osborne’s marketing courses,

you can skip the next paragraph. You already know

quite well the definition of “brand.”

A brand, in marketing terms, really is a combination of

many things. Boiling it down to the most basic and over-

arching definition, however, will distill two things.

1. A brand is the essence or promise that a product,

service, company, or university will deliver or be

experienced by a consumer, client, or in our case,

students/alumni.

2. A brand incorporates a unique design, sign, symbol,

words, messages or a combination of these,

employed in creating an image that identifies a

product and differentiates it from its competitors.

At Morehead State, we undertook a project in 2010

to help us gain a better understanding of what the

perceptions of the University were by current students,

prospective students, prospective students’ parents,

faculty, staff, and alumni. Many of you responded to a

survey administered and analyzed by STAMATS last

spring. That information was invaluable in helping us

refine and refocus our brand.

Overwhelmingly, people responded that Morehead State

University is “much more.” Much more than people

expect to find. Much more of a tuition value in terms

of a quality, higher education. Much more than an

alma mater. Much more personal. Much more about

students. Much more down-to-earth. Over and over

again, we heard the words “much more.” Much more

emerged as a natural fit for our new tagline.

We also wanted to refresh the University logo to reflect

the modern, 21st century academic enterprise that it

represents. The “Soaring M,” which has been used by

Eagle athletics for several years, was adopted to be the

primary mark of MSU. The “Mountain M” has not been

discarded. We honor the image by keeping it as the

logo for our retirees association to represent our rich

heritage.

The tagline and logo were overwhelming favorites, but I

feared the brand promise would be more difficult to nail

down. However, when STAMATS presented its findings

to the administration, I was amazed to hear the results.

When each survey group had been asked to describe

the typical MSU student, every constituency had

listed the top two attributes to be the same . . . friendly

and ambitious. Doesn’t that describe an MSU Eagle

perfectly?

Our faculty to student ratio is 17 to 1. We offer one

of five space science programs in the country. Our

graduates are accepted into professional schools at

rates above national averages. We’ve been recognized

for the seventh consecutive year as one of the top public

universities in the South. Our programs in the arts reach

out to thousands of school children each year.

As alumni of Morehead State, we have so much to be

proud of . . . sorry . . . So much more.

BRAND | Much more than a tagline

EDITORIAL

BY JAMI HORNBUCKLE (96), ASST. VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

MSU’s Brand Promise StatementMorehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defi ned by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

Learn more:www.moreheadstate.edu/ocm

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Top left, MSU’s Marching Band performed during the annual parade. Above, the Memorial Brick Ceremony was held at the Little Bell Tower Memorial Plaza to honor the years of service given by deceased faculty and staff. Left, President Wayne D. Andrews does a little pickin’ with Kentucky Center for Traditional Music director Raymond W. McLain.

Dr. Jack D. Ellis (57), right, Morehead historian andMSU retiree, received the 2010 Founders Award forUniversity Service from President Andrews.

Dr. Kenneth I. Daugherty (57) and Donna Tatman Reed (73),Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, were congratulated by Dr. Andrews.

EAGLE EYE

Homecoming 2010

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During the weekend, alumni and friends visited the MSU Alumni Art Exhibition 2010 on display in the main gallery of the Claypool-Young Art Building, got reacquainted with old friends and enjoyed camaraderie at the pre-game tailgate before watching Desmond Cox, Akron, Ohio, junior, gain yardage against Jacksonville.

Jeannie Francis of Elizabethtown and Chase Schwalbach of Wheelersburg, Ohio, were named Morehead State University’s 2010 Homecoming Queen and King. Francis is the daughter of Bethel and Anthony Francis. A senior mathematics major, she was sponsored by Kappa Delta. Schwalbach is the son of Rick Schwalbach and Tammi and Jerry Dodds. A fi nance major, he was sponsored by Gamma Phi Beta. They were joined by MSU’s First Lady Sue Andrews, far left, and President Wayne D. Andrews, far right.


HOMECOMING 2011

Is your alumni group planning a special reunion?We want to know about it.

Contact the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations at(800) 783-2586 or e-mail [email protected].

www.moreheadstate.edu/alumni

African American AlumniYour 2011 MSU Homecoming reunion is scheduled for October 20-22, 2011.

For more information, contact Michael Gray at [email protected] or (502) 836-5927.

Gamma Phi Beta (GFB) AlumniEpsilon Sigma’s 20th Anniversary Celebration will be held during Homecoming 2011.

For more information, visit www.gammasmsu.com.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) AlumniKY Gamma’s 40th Reunion Celebration will be held during Homecoming 2011.

Visit www.kygamma.com for more details.

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Athletic Hall of FameBrief purpose/criteria: To provide recognition to individuals who have achieved excellence in athletics at Morehead State University and to those persons who have made a significant contribution on behalf of the MSU intercollegiate athletic program. Former athletes must have been officially disassociated with MSU as an undergraduate student for a period of at least 10 years or as a member of the coaching staff for at least five years. Must be responsible, respected citizens of good character in their communities and professions. Individuals will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend of that year.

Nominee’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nominee’s Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________ ________ _____________________

Years Attended, Coached or Administered (ex. 1979-1982): ___________ - ___________

Sports played, coached or administered: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Why is the nominee worthy of Hall of Fame consideration: _______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s E-mail: __________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________

Mail to: MSU Alumni Association, 150 University Blvd., Morehead, KY 40351

*Nominations must be received by April 1 to be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame for the current year.

Complete these forms online at www.moreheadstate.edu/alumni.

Alumni Hall of FameBrief purpose/criteria: To provide recognition to individuals who have achieved excellence in their profession, community service, or education at the local, state, or national level. Alumni must have graduated from Morehead State University 10 years prior to nomination and must be responsible, respected citizens of good character in their communities and professions. Individuals will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend of that year.

Nominee’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nominee’s Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Years Attended (ex. 1979-1982): ___________ - ___________

Honors & Recognition: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why is the nominee worthy of Hall of Fame consideration: _______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s E-mail: __________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________

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Much more than alumni.Nominate outstanding alumni and athletes for the Hall of Fame.


MSU had a great fall season, thanks to our

volleyball, soccer and women’s golf teams.

Combining for 40 wins, 19 OVC players of

the week, two regular season OVC Titles

and an NCAA Championship berth, the 2010

winning teams have set the bar high for the

other programs.

Women’s fall sports recapMorehead State is one of seven Division I programs that

took home the regular season conference title in both

women’s soccer and volleyball, a prestigious list that

included Dayton, Penn State, Milwaukee, Pennsylvania,

Stanford, and Florida.

The Eagle soccer team rewrote the history books,

recording arguably the best season in Morehead State

soccer history. The Eagles fi nished with a school-record

13 wins and the record for the most OVC wins in school

history at 7-0-1. During the season, the Eagles rode a

seven-game winning streak and an 11-game unbeaten

streak, both of which were school records. The Eagles’

unblemished conference record is the second year in

a row the team has made it through OVC play without

a loss after a 5-0-3 mark last season. After two years

on the MSU sideline, head coach Warren Lipka has

not suffered a regular season conference loss. Dating

back to the last regular season match in 2008, MSU is

unbeaten in 23 of its last 24 OVC matches.

“When I came here, we set our standards high for

our program -- dedication to work, academics and

championships,” said Lipka. “I feel we are recruiting

people with the same mind set. We look forward to

competing for another championship in 2011.”

Women’s fall sports recap

FAME & GLORY

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The Eagles hosted and won the OVC postseason

tournament and earned the school’s second-ever bid

to the NCAA Tournament. The team was honored with

a fi nal ranking of 10th in the National Soccer Coaches

Association of America South Region Poll, the fi rst time

MSU had ever been ranked in this poll. Just like the

volleyball team, the soccer team swept all of the major

OVC awards. Seniors Erin Adams and Micaela Hornstein

were honored as Offensive and Defensive Players of

the Year and Lipka was chosen as Coach of the Year.

The senior class will go down as the winningest in MSU

history, capturing 34 wins in the past four years.

“[The senior class] set the standard that other players

are going to have to abide by,” Lipka said after the

Eagles’ NCAA Tournament loss at Big East power West

Virginia. “This senior group has left a legacy and what

we need to do is maintain that for them.”

The volleyball team fi nished with a 25-8 overall record

and a 17-1 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play, which

set a school record for most OVC wins in a season.

The fi rst-place fi nish marked the third regular season

title in the last four years and the team garnered a

regional ranking throughout the season. Individually the

volleyball team took home many postseason awards,

highlighted by Holly Evans being named OVC Offensive

Player of the Year. Evans also earned national attention

by being named Honorable Mention All-American by the

AVCA. Jaime Gordon, head women’s volleyball coach,


DATE OPP. LOCATION TIMEFeb. 12 vs. Syracuse$ Panthersville, Ga. 2:30 p.m.Feb. 12 at Georgia State$ Panthersville, Ga. 4:45 p.m.Feb. 13 vs. Syracuse$ Panthersville, Ga. 10 a.m.Feb. 13 at Georgia State$ Panthersville, Ga. 2:30 p.m.Feb. 18 vs. Towson University^ Charleston, S.C. 10 a.m.Feb. 18 vs. East Tennessee State^ Charleston, S.C. 2 p.m.Feb. 19 vs. Akron^ Charleston, S.C. 10 a.m.Feb. 20 vs. Canisius College^ Charleston, S.C. NoonFeb. 20 at College of Charleston^ Charleston, S.C. 4 p.m.Feb. 25 vs. Minnesota& Greensboro, N.C. 11 a.m.Feb. 25 at UNC Greensboro& Greensboro, N.C. 3:30 p.m.Feb. 26 vs. Kansas& Greensboro, N.C. 11 a.m.Feb. 26 vs. TBA& Greensboro, N.C. TBAFeb. 27 vs. TBA& Greensboro, N.C. TBAMAR. 4 OAKLAND UNIVERSITY (DH) MOREHEAD, KY. 2 P.M.MAR. 5 BOWLING GREEN% MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.MAR. 5 IUPUI% MOREHEAD, KY. 3 P.M.MAR. 6 OAKLAND UNIVERSITY% MOREHEAD, KY. 2 P.M.MAR. 6 IUPUI% MOREHEAD, KY. 4 P.M.MAR. 12 AUSTIN PEAY (DH)* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.MAR. 13 AUSTIN PEAY* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.Mar. 16 at Ohio (DH) Athens, Ohio 1 p.m.Mar. 19 at Jacksonville State (DH)* Jacksonville, Ala. 2 p.m.Mar. 20 at Jacksonville State* Jacksonville, Ala. 2 p.m.Mar. 24 at Miami University Oxford, Ohio 2 p.m.MAR. 26 SIU EDWARDSVILLE (DH)* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.MAR. 27 SIU EDWARDSVILLE* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.Mar. 30 at Eastern Kentucky (DH)* Richmond, Ky. 1 p.m.APR. 2 MURRAY STATE (DH)* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.APR. 3 MURRAY STATE* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.APR. 7 EASTERN KENTUCKY* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.Apr. 9 at UT Martin (DH)* Martin, Tenn. 2 p.m.Apr. 10 at UT Martin* Martin, Tenn. 2 p.m.Apr. 13 at Dayton (DH) Dayton, Ohio 3 p.m.APR. 14 TOLEDO (DH) MOREHEAD, KY. 2 P.M.APR. 16 TENNESSEE STATE (DH)* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.APR. 17 TENNESSEE STATE* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.Apr. 19 at Marshall (DH) Huntington, W. Va. 3 p.m.Apr. 22 at Tennessee Tech (DH)* Cookeville, Tenn. 2 p.m.Apr. 23 at Tennessee Tech* Cookeville, Tenn. 2 p.m.Apr. 29 at Ohio State (DH) Columbus, Ohio 5 p.m.APR. 30 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (DH)* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.MAY 1 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.May 7 at Eastern Illinois (DH)* Charleston, Ill. 2 p.m.May 8 at Eastern Illinois* Charleston, Ill. 2 p.m. May 12-14 at OVC Championship TBA TBA

$ Denotes Georgia State First Pitch Classic^ Denotes College of Charleston Cougar Classic& Denotes UNCG Spartan Classic% Denotes Comfort Inn and Suites Invitational

All times Eastern and subject to change

2011 EAGLE SOFTBALL™

www.msueagles.com

was named OVC Coach of the Year and the Eagle volleyball

team won the OVC Sportsmanship Award.

“I am proud of all the hard work that our players and staff have

put into everything they do. The success they have enjoyed this

year on the court, in the classroom, and in the community is a

by-product of their dedication and commitment to each other,”

Gordon said.

Women’s golf also had a great season, fi nishing with two fi rst

place, a second place, and a fi fth place fi nish. Individually,

the Eagles have one of the strongest teams in the region. The

Eagles had four individual wins, as well as six top-fi ve fi nishes

and 12 top-10 fi nishes. The Eagles were led by Emma Jonsson,

who had two individual wins and three top-10 fi nishes. That

resulted in two OVC Golfer of the Week awards for the junior

from Sweden. MSU ended the fall ranked 81st nationally in the

Golfweek/Sagarin rankings and were 88th in the Golfstat NCAA

head-to-head rankings.

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DATE OPP. LOCATION TIMEFeb. 18 at Western Carolina Cullowhee, N.C. 4 PM Feb. 19 at Western Carolina Cullowhee, N.C. 2 PM Feb. 20 at Western Carolina Cullowhee, N.C. 2 PM FEB. 22 KENTUCKY MOREHEAD, KY. 2 PM FEB. 25 PURDUE MOREHEAD, KY. 3 PM FEB. 26 PURDUE (DH) MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM FEB. 27 PURDUE MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM Mar. 1 at Louisville Louisville, Ky. 3 PM Mar. 4 vs Indiana Knoxville, Tenn. 1 PM Mar. 5 vs Bradley Knoxville, Tenn. Noon Mar. 6 vs of Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. 4 PM Mar. 9 at Lipscomb Nashville, Tenn. 5 PM MAR. 11 LA SALLE MOREHEAD, KY. 3 PM MAR. 12 LA SALLE MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM MAR. 13 LA SALLE MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM MAR. 15 GEORGETOWN COLLEGE (KY.) MOREHEAD, KY. 3 PM MAR. 19 MIAMI (OH) (DH) MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM MAR. 20 MIAMI (OH) MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM MAR. 22 CANISIUS MOREHEAD, KY. 3 PM MAR. 23 PIKEVILLE (KY.) MOREHEAD, KY. 5 PM Mar. 26 at Southeast Missouri * (DH) Cape Girardeau, Mo. 2 PM Mar. 27 at Southeast Missouri * Cape Girardeau, Mo. 2 PM Mar. 29 vs West Virginia Charleston, W. Va. 6 PM Apr. 1 at SIU Edwardsville Edwardsville, Ill. 8 PM Apr. 2 at SIU Edwardsville Edwardsville, Ill. 2 PM Apr. 3 at SIU Edwardsville Edwardsville, Ill. 2 PM APR. 6 CINCINNATI MOREHEAD, KY. 6:30 PM APR. 9 EASTERN ILLINOIS* (DH) MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM APR. 10 EASTERN ILLINOIS* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM APR. 12 MARSHALL MOREHEAD, KY. 3 PM Apr. 16 at Eastern Kentucky* (DH) Richmond, Ky. 1 PM Apr. 17 at Eastern Kentucky* Richmond, Ky. 1 PM Apr. 20 at Indiana Bloomington, Ind. 3:05 PM APR. 22 TENNESSEE TECH* (DH) MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM APR. 23 TENNESSEE TECH* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM Apr. 26 at Marshall Huntington, W.Va. 3 PM APR. 27 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN MOREHEAD, KY. 3 PM APR. 30 AUSTIN PEAY STATE* (DH) MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM MAY 1 AUSTIN PEAY STATE* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM May 7 at UT Martin* (DH) Martin, Tenn. 2 PM May 8 at UT Martin* Martin, Tenn. 2 PM MAY 14 MURRAY STATE* (DH) MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM MAY 15 MURRAY STATE* MOREHEAD, KY. 1 PM May 20 at Jacksonville State* (DH) Jacksonville, Ala. 2 PM May 21 at Jacksonville State* Jacksonville, Ala. 2 PM May 25-29 vs TBD Jackson, Tenn. TBA

*Denotes a Ohio Valley Conference contest(DH) denotes a doubleheaderAll times Eastern and subject to change.

2011 EAGLE BASEBALL™

www.msueagles.com

The Annual Celebration of Morehead State Athletics Golf Outing

will be held on June 4 at Eagle Trace Golf Course.

We invite you to support the needs of the athletic department

by participating in the only athletics-focused fundraising

event of the year. The golf outing will begin with registration

and breakfast at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The

day will conclude with a luncheon and awards ceremony at

approximately 1:30 p.m. Funds raised through the golf outing will

support the greatest needs of MSU Athletics.

Individual, corporate and hole sponsorships will be available.

For more information or to register, e-mail Brittany Booth at

[email protected] or call (877) 690-4483.

Annual golf outing is June 4

For coach and player bios, current schedules, ticket information and more, visit

www.msueagles.com.


MEN’S GOLFDATES TOURNAMENT LOCATION Feb. 10-12 at The Match Play Tampa, Fla.Mar. 11-13 at Mission Spring Fling Howie-in-the-Hills, Fla. Mar. 14-15 at Grover Page Classic Jackson,Tenn. Mar. 28-29 at Grub Mart Invitational Gadsden, Ala. 4/4-5 at TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate Nashville, Tenn.4/9-10 at UK Bluegrass Invitational Lexington, Ky. 4/25-27 at Ohio Valley Championship Dickson, Tenn.

WOMEN’S GOLFDATES TOURNAMENT LOCATION Feb. 28-3/1 at USA Lady Jaguar Invitational Mobile, Ala. Mar. 6-8 at Barefoot Beach Classic Myrtle Beach, S.C. Mar. 21-22 MSU Ocala Spring Invitational Ocala, Fla. Mar. 25-27 at Cincinnati Spring Invitational Crystal Springs, Fla. Apr. 4-5 at Pinehurst Spring Challenge Pinehurst, N.C. Apr. 9-10 at EKU Lady Colonel Classic Richmond, Ky. Apr. 21-23 at OVC Championship Dickson, Tenn.

MEN’S TENNISDATES TOURNAMENT LOCATION Jan. 29 at Middle Tennessee State Murfreesboro, Tenn.FEB. 2 UNION COLLEGE (KY.) MOREHEAD, KY.Feb. 4 vs Xavier University Richmond, Ky.FEB. 5 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.FEB. 6 CHICAGO STATE MOREHEAD, KY.FEB. 12 GEORGETOWN COLLEGE (KY.) MOREHEAD, KY.Feb. 20 at Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Ky.FEB. 25 OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.MAR. 8 UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY MOREHEAD, KY.MAR. 16 WALSH UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.MAR. 19 AUSTIN PEAY MOREHEAD, KY.Mar. 26 at Murray State University Murray, Ky.Mar. 27 at Eastern Illinois University Charleston, Ill.APR. 1 JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.APR. 2 SIU EDWARDSVILLE MOREHEAD, KY.APR. 5 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.Apr. 6 at University of Kentucky Lexington, Ky.Apr. 9 at Tennessee Tech University Cookeville, Tenn.Apr. 10 at Tennessee State University Nashville, Tenn.

WOMEN’S TENNISDATES TOURNAMENT LOCATION Jan. 14 at Marshall University Huntington, W. Va.Jan. 15 vs Eastern Michigan University Huntington, W. Va.Jan. 23 at University of Louisville Louisville, Ky.JAN. 24 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.Jan. 28 vs Xavier University Richmond, Ky.Jan. 29 at University of Evansville Evansville, Ind.FEB. 2 UNION COLLEGE (KY.) MOREHEAD, KY.FEB. 5 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.FEB. 6 CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.FEB. 12 GEORGETOWN COLLEGE (KY.) MOREHEAD, KY.Feb. 19 at Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, Mo.Feb. 20 at Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Ky.FEB. 23 WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.FEB. 27 DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.MAR. 16 WALSH UNIVERSITY (OHIO) MOREHEAD, KY.MAR. 19 AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.MAR. 20 UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN MOREHEAD, KY.Mar. 26 at Murray State University Murray, Ky.Mar. 27 at Eastern Illinois University Charleston, Ill.APR. 1 JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.APR. 2 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE MOREHEAD, KY.APR. 5 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD, KY.Apr. 10 at Tennessee State University Nashville, Tenn.

EAGLE TRACK™

DATES TOURNAMENT | HOST LOCATION Mar. 18-19 at Early Bird Relays | University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Apr. 2 at 45th Annual Centre College Invitational | Danville, Ky. Centre College Apr. 8-9 at Miami Invitational | Miami OH University Oxford, Ohio Apr. 15 at Eastern Kentucky Open | Richmond, Ky. Eastern Kentucky University Apr. 22-23 at Jesse Owens Classic | Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio May 6-7 at Ohio Valley Conference Championships Murray, Ky. May 13 at Cardinal Twilight | University of Louisville Louisville, Ky. May 27-28 at NCAA East Regionals | Indiana University Bloomington, Ind. Jun. 9-11 at NCAA Championships | Drake University Des Moines, Iowa

Spring 2011 | 29

Staying inbounds as an Eagle fan

Being a fan/ booster of Morehead State University

means that you are limited in the type of contact you

may have with current student-athletes and prospective

student-athletes. The National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA) considers boosters representatives

of university athletics interests.

The NCAA defines a “representative of the institution’s

athletic interests” as alumni, friends, faculty, staff, board

members and financial contributors to the University

(including businesses). This also includes anyone

who has assisted in the recruitment of a prospective

student athlete, provided benefits to enrolled student

athletes or their families, and/or been involved in

promoting the institution’s athletics program. All NCAA

member institutions are held accountable for their

representatives’ actions. While it could seem trivial to

you, one violation could jeopardize the eligibility of any

or all Eagle athletic programs or student-athletes.

Prospective student-athletes may only be recruited by

MSU coaches who have passed the NCAA Recruiting

Rules Examination. Also, no student-athlete or

prospective student-athlete may receive any extra

benefit outside of the support provided by the institution.

Morehead State University was sanctioned by the NCAA

in August 2010 because of recruiting activities related

to a booster. These sanctions included a two-year

probationary period for the men’s basketball program,

scholarship reductions, recruiting limitations and other

penalties.

While your efforts as a booster may be honest and with

the best intentions, your actions could have long-term

consequences, thereby hurting the program you are

trying to help.

Should you have any questions regarding what is

and is not permissible, contact Eagle Athletics at

(606) 783-2088. You are also encouraged to visit

www.msueagles.com for more compliance information.

It is our goal as an athletics program to win within the

rules and with integrity. We know you share that goal.

How can you help recruit students . . .

Submit information about students that would benefit

from the Morehead State experience.

www.moreheadstate.edu/referastudent

The 2011 OVC Tournament will be held in Nashville,

Tenn., at the Municipal Auditorium, March 2-5. Join us

in Nashville to cheer on the Eagles and help Kenneth

Faried, Chynna Bozeman, Demonte Harper and Sam

Goodman close out their senior year with an OVC

Tournament title.

All-Session passes are $80 and grant access to

all games of the tournament. Single-session men’s

basketball tickets are available for $30 and women’s

basketball single-session tickets are available for $15.

Student tickets are only $5 for OVC Tournament men’s

or women’s basketball contests.

Tickets may be purchased by contacting the MSU ticket office at (606) 783-2386.For daily men’s and women’s basketball scores and stories

leading up to the 2011 OVC Tournament, visit www.msueagles.com.


For more information, call (800) 585-6781 or visitwww.moreheadstate.edu.

MSU is an affi rmative action, equal opportunity, educational institution.

Much more about you.At MSU, you are more than a number. We’re friendly and down-to-earth. Faculty and staff know students by name. With a 17:1 student/faculty ratio, you’ll get more personal attention and have more access to your professors. Don’t want to be just another face in a huge lecture hall? More than 75 percent of our classes have fewer than 20 students.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, & Flickr.

Register for Open House onSaturday, March 12,

to learn why MSU should be your top choice!

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Picture your future. Broaden the vision. Expand it. See it clearly. With Morehead State University,it really can be so much more. More compelling. More fulfi lling. More invigorating. More gratifying. More inspiring.

You. Morehead State. Your future. Much more.


Dr. Gerald DeMoss is honored at CHER dedicationFor his extraordinary leadership, dedication and

generosity to Morehead State University, the conference

suite in the Center for Health, Education and Research

has been named in honor of Dr. Gerald L. DeMoss (65).

A Northern Kentucky native, Dr. DeMoss came to

the campus in 1961 and completed a Bachelor of

Science degree in biology and mathematics in 1965. He

continued his education and was among the first class

to earn a Master of Science degree in biology in 1968.

He then began his teaching career.

After a few years as a faculty member, he left the

campus to obtain his Ph.D. degree in entomology from

the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He returned to

MSU and continued a 17-year career in the classroom

before assuming an administrative role. He has

served as chair of the Department of Biological and

Environmental Sciences, dean of the College of Arts

and Sciences, and most recently, dean of the College of

Science and Technology, amassing a 42-year career.

Highly respected by his colleagues, students, family

and friends, Dr. DeMoss has been committed to the

University as a faculty member and administrator

since 1968. He has been described as an ambassador

of higher learning “because his warm and genuine

personality have brought enthusiasm to the classroom,

his desire to bring out the best in every student ignited a

passion for learning to be passed down for generations,

and his ability to analytically dissect any situation has

made him a truly exceptional administrator.”

In keeping with the University’s naming policy, a

fundraising campaign was associated with the project

honoring Dr. DeMoss. Former students, colleagues and

family members contributed $75,000 for undergraduate

research fellowships in the College of Science and

Technology. Those gifts were matched through the

Regional University Excellence Trust Fund for a total

endowment of $150,000.

Surprised and very appreciative, Dr. DeMoss read the marker at the dedication ceremony.

FRIENDS

Much more than a professor.To make a gift in honor of Dr. DeMoss, visit

moreheadstate.edu/giving or call (877) 690-4483.

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Virginia R. Harpham (39), brought music to our ears with her generosity. This generosity was initiated by her continuous

desire to give back to her alma mater. From a farm in Pleasant Lake, Ind., Mrs. Harpham was recruited for MSU’s music

department. She was an extremely accomplished student and considered MSU her adopted home.

When the time came to plan for her estate, she chose to include a bequest that provided a scholarship endowment for

students who play stringed instruments. She passed away last April, but her dream of educating students lives on.

The lasting impact of bequests has helped shape MSU into the wonderful place it is today. For many alumni and friends,

a charitable bequest is the easiest and best way to make a planned gift to the University.

Through your will or other estate plan, you can name Morehead State as the benefi ciary of a portion of your estate, or of

particular assets in your estate. Giving by bequest costs nothing now, yet it may give you a great deal of satisfaction to

know that your future gift will live on.

“Of course, distance lends enchantment, and from the distance of three score and eight years, Morehead State Teachers College was an enchanted entity. One of my outstanding memories of Morehead is the beauty of the hills in the fall when the leaves are changing. A certain classroom in the Rader building offered a wonderful view of those hills. I always tried to sit near the window. Those were heavenly days that I spent at Morehead, never to be duplicated.”

- Virginia Harpham, from her acceptance speech upon being inducted into the MSU Alumni Hall of Fame, Oct. 17, 2003

leaves are changing. A certain classroom in the Rader building offered

eight years, Morehead State

enchanted entity. One of my

To learn more about bequests or other ways tosupport your favorite MSU program, contact

Mindy Highley, Paula Black, Darold Giles or Alicia Huffman at1-877-690-GIVE (4483) or [email protected].

Creating A Legacy forFuture Generations...

A recognition society for those who remember MSU through planned gifts.

BY MEGAN BOONE, CAREER ADVISOR

MSU SPRING 2011 CAREER FAIR

Tuesday, March 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Crager Room, Adron Doran University Center

Registration for employer/graduate school participants is now open.

Alumni planning to attend as job seekers do not need to register.

CAREER SERVICES • 428 UNIVERSITY BLVD. • MOREHEAD, KY 40351 • (606) 783-2233

www.moreheadstate.edu/career


Networking impacts successful job search

The job market may have changed since you graduated.

It changes drastically every couple of years and

currently is much more about successful relationships

than technical skills. Many individuals make the

mistake of no longer building relationships once they

are employed. In today’s uncertain economy this can

be a costly mistake when you suddenly fi nd yourself

searching for a new job. Do you have the strong network

critical for future success?

A network impacts you in many ways. Even the value

of your degree depends upon the continued success of

MSU graduates. The more successful the alumni, the

more valued your education becomes. Career Services

is now offering a professional network designed to help

MSU students and alumni with career exploration and

developing work contacts. We want to ask for your help

in assisting future alumni. The future of the job market

is in networking and mentoring and it is important

that you become engaged in this trend. As alumni and

friends of the University, we’d like to invite you to share

your professional experience and industry insight with

current students. Being a part of MSU’s professional

network is a great way to become more involved on

campus without being on campus!

At MSU Career Services, we also want to help you

continue to build a network that will enable you to

be successful in the world of work. If you are looking

for a job and would like to connect with others in

the professional network, take advantage of Career

Services JobLink www.moreheadstate.edu/career.

Do you keep in touch with classmates from your time

at MSU? Do you know what past colleagues are doing

now? If you answered yes, you know that it takes time

and effort to keep your network intact. There are many

ways to keep in touch with your network from sending a

congratulatory e-mail when you read about a promotion

in MSU’s Statement, forwarding an article of relevance,

or connecting two people that you know have mutual

interests. A successful networker will be a successful

job seeker. Contact MSU Career Services if we can be of

assistance in building your network.

Register for

MSU’s Professional Network at

https://morehead-csm.symplicity.com/mentors

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Gary Kidwell (65), who

has worked more than

30-years in high school

sports, has been named to

the Kentucky High School

Athletic Association Hall

of Fame.

A Lewis County native, he will be inducted

in ceremonies to be held in April. Since

graduating from MSU, he has been a teacher,

athletic director and a softball umpire, and

coached baseball, basketball and football.

At Lewis County High School, his basketball

teams won 155 games in 12-years; while as a

baseball coach from 1974-86, his teams won

250 games with 26 in one season. He also

broadcast a show on WKKS Radio and wrote

a sports column, Kidwell’s Korner,” for the

local paper.

His wife, Alice (65), is a retired health and

physical education teacher and basketball

coach with more than 30-years of experience.

She started the girls athletic programs at

LCHS.

Dennis L. Speigel (69), president of

International Theme Park Services Inc. (ITPS),

was presented the organization’s Lifetime

Achievement Service Award at the 2010

International Association of Amusement Parks

and Attractions Convention.

Fred Raines (73) has

been awarded the

Honorary American

FFA degree, the

highest and most

prestigious award

presented to a

select number of friends and

supporters by the 523,000-member National

FFA Organization. Raines earned a Bachelor

of Science degree in animal science from

MSU and a master’s degree in agricultural

education with 30+ additional graduate credit

hours at Clemson University. One of the

fi rst two agricultural educators to become

nationally board certifi ed, Raines previously

taught at Calhoun Falls and is in his 26th year

at Abbeville (S.C.) High School.

His wife, Faye Collins Raines (72), and

daughter, Amanda Raines Morgan (04), are

MSU graduates.

John M. Combs (80)

is president of the

Combs Group-CBJ

Machine & Hydraulic

Company, a full-

service machine,

equipment and

component facility

that specializes in industrial chrome plating.

The company has been honored with a

Pacesetter Business Recognition Award,

which recognizes high-performing, second-

stage businesses in the Commonwealth

which are changing the economic landscape

by introducing innovative products,

increasing sales and/or production, boosting

employment, and serving communities in the

state. Since purchasing the company in 2007,

Combs and his wife Susan have seen sales

double and the addition of 20 new employees.

Leon Conway ND

Richard A. Fletcher ND

Donald Hum ND

David F. Kephart ND

Collin T. Thomas ND

Mabel P. Hackney Dixon 1932

Edith Vencill Cline 1933

Waldo W. Smith 1940

Jewell M. Stephenson Sommers 1941

Gracie Jones Cassity 1942

Avonelle Whitt Dyer 1943

Carl L. Howerton 1943

Warren H. Cooper 1945

Larry D. Workman 1948

Frances Dungan Eicher 1950

Alonzo E. Slone 1950

George W. Jackson 1951

Bill R. Roberts 1951

Berton Conway 1953

Thomas A. Easterling 1953

Jenny T. Patton 1956

Mary E. May Brooker 1957

Nancy A. Combs Frazier 1958

Olive W. Tingue 1958

Brown L. Adkins 1960

Patricia Haney Gibson 1961

Beatrice Skaggs Adkins 1962

Beverly C. Boggs 1963

Jack B. Calhoun 1963

William R. Cline 1963

Michael A. Dudley 1963

Barbara Moore Gilley 1963

Jean S. Jones 1964

Alice F. Noble 1964

Garnet S. Stafford 1965

John C. Ramey 1966

George A. Mays 1966

Carolyn Stephens Flatt 1968

Ralph E. Kramer 1968

The Morehead State University family remembers . . .

To make a gift in memory of one or more of these individuals,call the Offi ce of Development at (877) 690-GIVE.

CLASSNOTES

Gary Kidwell (65)

graduating from MSU, he has been a teacher,

Fred Raines (73)

been awarded the

Honorary American

FFA degree, the

select number of friends and

John M. Combs (80)

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ND = Non-degree

Kenneth Morton 1968

N. Doris Webb Whitt 1968

Alma Ellington Bellamy 1969

Sheila Barkan Cobb 1969

Cobern D. Fannin 1969

Mary R. Kelsay 1969

Robert R. Brown 1970

Howard V. Corcoran 1970

Dale D. Greer 1971

Stanley L. Taylor 1972

Sianna L. Risner 1973

Robert J. Thomas 1973

Jerry P. Waddell 1975

George R. Coiner, Jr. 1976

Robin L. Sims Collins 1976

Richard A. Perry 1976

Phillip D. Stephens 1977

Timothy J. Larberg 1978

Walter H. Smith 1979

Walter B. Whitton 1981

Susan Jefferson Clarke 1982

David F. Kazee 1982

James A. Martin 1982

Christopher D. Bullion 1983

Timmy D. Whittle 1983

Patricia S. Pickles Tapp 1984

Connie F. Sexton 1985

Scott F. Hicks 1986

Robert L. Taylor 1986

Devinee R. Maier House 1988

Penny A. Dockery 1988

Rena L. Ramsey 1988

Connie L. McGhee 1989

Eric W. Cash 1989

Connie L. Justice Fife 1993

Ardeth J. Stevens Ratliff 1997

Leslie J. Blevins 2003

Richard L. Gilligan 2005

Debbie Laferty-Asbill (85) is director of

marketing and communications at Music

for All. She is celebrating her 25th year with

Bands of America/Music for All. She and her

husband Miller have one child, Kai, 4, and live

in Lubbock, Texas.

James C. McCarty Jr. (86) is director of

fi nance and utilities for the City of Paris. He

and his wife Tammy reside in Mt. Sterling

where she works for the Montgomery County

Board of Education. Their oldest of three

children, daughter Nikki, will graduate from

MSU in 2011.

Neil J. Laferty (95) is the Webmaster for the

Chicago Tribune, a major daily newspaper

based in Chicago.

Sarah Diamond

Burroway (99), director

of grants and contracts

at Ashland Community

and Technical College,

was one of 17 faculty

and staff members to

be selected by their

college president to participate in the 2010-11

KCTC President’s Leadership Seminar. The

Flatwoods native was an Ashland KY Alliance

Community Leadership Development Program

graduate in 2008 and a 2009 graduate of

the Leadership Tri-State program for future

leaders in the Ironton, Ohio, Huntington, W.Va.

and Ashland area.

Alexa Woell Elliott (00) has won her second

Emmy award for producing a television

documentary series called “Changing Seas.”

The series highlighted ocean exploration and

the threats involved which was produced by

she and her staff for WPBT television station

in Plantation, Fla. In her fourth year at the

station, she received an Emmy her fi rst year

and a nomination her third year.

Elliott credits her success to the education

she received at MSU. She completed a

bachelor’s degree in electronic media and

was a student of broadcast journalism

professor Dr. Michael Biel and worked at

WMKY and NewsCenter. She earned a

master’s degree in communications from the

University of Florida.

Originally from Muelheim, Germany, she

now resides in Plantation with her husband

Andrew.

Scott Sherman (01) has been promoted to

vice president at BB&T (NYSE:BBT)

Corporation. He joined the bank in 2006 and

is a fi nancial center leader at the Main Street

offi ce in Cumberland. A Fortune 500 company

based in Winston-Salem, N.C., BB&T is one

of the largest fi nancial services companies in

the U.S.

Pamela K. Owens

Orgeron (03) and

her husband Milton

reside in Nashville

where they manage

a home business,

ABC’s Ministries. A

published author, she

plans to work full time in ministry, including

counseling, teaching and writing.

Sarah Diamond

Burroway (99)

of grants and contracts

Pamela K. Owens

Much more about you.E-mail your classnote

to [email protected].

www.moreheadstate.edu/giving

JUNE 11Join the MSU Alumni Association and fellow alumni for a fun-filled day at Kings Island Amusement Park. Alumni will receive a discounted ticket that includes admission to the Picnic Grove from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m.

$37 Adult Package Price (Adult-Ages 3-61; 48 inches tall or taller)

$34 Junior/Senior Package Price (Junior-Ages 3 and up; under 48 inches tall and Senior is 62)

$11 Lunch Only (season pass holders, etc.)

Order your tickets online at

www.moreheadstate.edu/alumni.Click events.


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March 2-5OVC Basketball Tournament

Nashville Municipal Auditorium

March 8Spring Career Fair

ADUC Crager Room, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

March 12Open House

ADUC, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 2Spring 2011 Diversity Day

Button Drill Room, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

April 9MSU Alumni Day at Keeneland

April 28

President’s Concert on the LawnADUC Commons, 5:30 p.m.

Featuring the Traditional Music Ensemble

April 29College of Business and Public Affairs

Spring Celebration Golf OutingEagle Trace Golf Course

April 30MSU Spring Gala

ADUC 3rd Floor, 6 p.m.

May 14Spring Commencement

AAC

June 4Celebration of MSU Athletics Golf Outing

Eagle Trace Golf Course

June 11MSU Alumni Day at Kings Island

October 20-22

Homecoming 2011

CALENDAR

View the MSU calendar atwww.moreheadstate.edu/calendars.

Don’t forget to sign up for

eSTATEMENT to receive monthly updates

on MSU news & events.([email protected])

Not a member? Join today!www.moreheadstate.edu/alumni

Saturday, April 30

This spring, join us live from Studio 50 on the lot at

Morehead State University.

The lovely and talented Amber Philpott (03) will host an

unforgettable event, full of creative and artistic guest stars,

toe-tapping dance numbers, and musical selections.

For more information, contact theOffice of Development at 1-866-690-4483.

I was attracted to Morehead State’s Imaging Sciences Program for its

outstanding successes among other imaging programs. There has been a

100 percent pass rate on the national board exam for over fi ve years for the

Radiology Program. In the clinical setting, I have found that our well-known

reputation with employers is something to be proud of, and I feel that by

coming to MSU, I will be more than adequately prepared for taking the board

exam and ultimately for my career in radiology.

Jordan KestnerVan Lear, Ky.Junior, Imaging Sciences

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