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volume XXVII, number 28, April 12, 2013

Faculty News

Top Ten and Top Suite!

English Capstone Presentations

Join PTK in Raney Monday, April 15, at 12:05 for an announcement of the Top 10 Scholars and the Top Suite for Fall 2012.

On April 3-7, Dr. Rusalyn Andrews attended the 2013 Central States Communication Association meeting in Kansas City. She attended programs relating to Communication Education, Interpersonal Communication, Theatre, Performance Studies, and Gender Communication.

Prof. Spencer cordially invites everyone to attend a sophomore voice recital given by Jessica Reid and Kaitlyn Russell. The recital is on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. in the Missouri Recital Hall.

Be sure to attend the Cottey Chamber Singers’ Spring Concert on Friday, April 26, at 8:00 p.m. in the Missouri Recital Hall.

Sophomore Voice Recital

Spring Concert

An informal dance concert is scheduled for Friday, May 3, at 8 p.m. in the Gymnasium. This informal event will feature performances by students in all of the Cottey dance classes.

Dance Concert

The Cottey-in-Motion Dance Company (Co-Motion) will present its spring dance concert on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, at 8 p.m. in the Auditorium.

The dance concert will feature guest artist and student choreography, and will be a feature event of “C” for Yourself! Weekend.

Cottey-in-Motion Dance Concert

Cottey College’s Spiritual Life and Campus Diversity office invites the public to attend the Dowel Rod Stick Drama Team Performance at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, in the Cottey College Chapel. The Stick Drama Team Performers are coming all the way from Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Arkansas to present this powerful spiritual performance. See how dowel rods can be used in conjunction with sign language as a way of worship. The group also uses them in an interpretive dance with contemporary Christian music. Each song will be a narrative of an event or Christian life experience. They will end with a devotional about what it means to live as Christians.

Stick Drama Performers

It is with great excitement and pleasure that the English department invites you to attend an event that has been years in the making: Our very first English baccalaureate students will present their English capstone theses to the campus community on Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. in the Missouri Recital Hall!! Join us to hear all about our students’ projects and to ask questions about their work!

Be sure to put the date on your calendar, and be on the lookout for more details to follow!!“C” For Yourself! Weekend

“C” For Yourself! Weekend will take place Friday, April 19, through Sunday, April 21. Currently we have 87 students and 62 guests registered to be on campus Friday evening through Sunday brunch. They will be participating in special planned activities, staying in the suites, and eating in Raney Dining Room. Please make them feel welcome! A complete schedule of events for the weekend will be sent out via e-mail prior to the event.

You are invited to attend the Level 4 LEO Portfolio

Presentations

Thursday, April 18 7 p.m. Rubie Burton Academic Center 109 Connie ChiaAnnie ColemanJennifer MeltonSarah NeillRebecca Nielsen

Sunday, April 28 7 p.m. Center for Women’s LeadershipSusie GeorgeAmanda RewertsBlaklee SandersLeah WallersteinCheyenne Whisenhunt

Presidential Leadership Graduation

A Taste of AsiaDr. Kanji Watanabe took three exchange students from Hong Kong (Stephanie, Connie, and Phoebe) with six additional Cottey students to an Asian super market and a Chinese super buffet in Kansas City on Saturday, April 6. They enjoyed buying and observing various Asian food at the Asian market, and eating Americanized Chinese food at the restaurant. Everyone had a lot of fun.

See the miniature display of Cottey’s campus in the Library. Virginia Taylor, a P.E.O. from Chapter JR in Branson, created a needlepoint model of every building on the campus. This impressive work of art will be on display through Saturday, May 25.

The Cottey-Nevada Presidential Leadership Program completed its year-long program with a graduation ceremony on April 3. A select group of junior and senior girls from Nevada High School meet in 12 after-school sessions throughout the year on the Cottey College campus. Students are selected based on applications and teacher recommendations. The classes are taught by Dr. Judy Rogers, and are administered by Denise Carrick Hedges. Sessions focus on team-building, communication skills, networking, social protocol, and college selection. This program is funded through community donors.

Front row (left to right): Maddison Gordon; Dr. Judy Rogers; Elizabeth Nowak; Christina Hoskins; Jennie Huynh; Sulli Beerman; Marli Coonrod; Tayten Starlin; Ms. Patty Murray, Nevada High School counselor; and Denise Carrick Hedges. Back row (left to right): Michala Huggins; Jodi Schulze; Melissa Mosbrucker; and Nakell Baker

Advisor Change

Student New AdvisorKatie Gammill B. FultonMegan Griffin Kohel

Withdrawal

Julia Adolph Kelsey Anderson

Human Resources

Needlepoint Display of Cottey Campus

Scent Awareness: Please be mindful of the effects that scented products can cause and refrain from wearing them on the Cottey College campus. People with chemical sensitivity are adversely affected (nausea, vomiting, headaches, and migraines) by fragrances found in such personal products as perfumes, hand/body lotions, hair sprays, colognes, and aftershaves.

Judy R. Rogers Staff Enrichment Award: If you are interested in applying for the Judy R. Rogers Staff Enrichment Award you can contact Betsy McReynolds at ext. 2103 or find it online at the Human Resources website under the Faculty/Staff portal on the intranet. The Judy R. Rogers Award for Staff Enrichment has been established to support the development of administrative and/or hourly staff and to foster professional development. The award is intended to encourage participation in short courses, workshops, conferences, and similar short-term experiences. The Award is named in honor of Judy R. Rogers, Ph. D., President of Cottey College since July 2004.

General staff of the College (except President's Council) who are full-time employees and/or .75 full time equivalent (FTE) are eligible to apply for the Award, which may be used for a structured program to support and enhance the staff member's professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. Examples of appropriate activities include: visit(s) to other colleges and universities and/or professional association(s); conference attendance; specific skills short courses on topics. This does not include on-line courses.

The Award is valued at a maximum of $500.00 and all funds must be expended within one year of receiving the Award. Applications will be taken until June.

Position Searches: The Office of Human Resources is currently advertising for a secretary to replace Linda Russell in the Office of Public Information.

The music department invites everyone to attend a departmental recital fearuiring a variety of instrumental and vocal students on Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in the Missouri Recital Hall.

Instrumental and Vocal Concert

Self-Study Fair

Kate Bringardner served as a Leader-in-Residence at the Center for Women’s Leadership April 1-3. While on campus, she worked one-on-one as a speaking coach for the students completing level 4 of the Leadership, Experiences, Opportunity (LEO) certification program, met with small groups of students, and spoke to classes.

The Leader-in-Residence program is supported by the Marjorie W. Smith Leadership Seminar Fund.

Wellness Program

Leader-in-Residence

Mini-Triathlon. On Saturday morning, May 11, employees have an opportunity to participate in a mini-triathlon. The triathlon will consist of just under a ¼ mile swim (8 roundtrips in the pool or 16 one ways), a 2.0 mile walk/run and a 5.0 mile bike ride. Last year’s mini triathlon was a fantastic event with lots of campus and family support so I hope you will give it some consideration for this year. Anyone wanting to sign up or looking for a partner for one or more events should e-mail Karen Polon. Employees participating in the triathlon can also earn My Reward points!

Triathlon Training. On April 15 and 16, at 5:15 p.m., Karen will lead anyone who wants to learn the running/walking route for the triathlon. Please meet on the front porch of Hinkhouse. On April 22 and 23, at 5:15 p.m. Karen will lead anyone who want to learn the biking route for the triathlon. Please meet in the Center for the Arts parking lot.

Exercise Reward Program. Keep dropping your exercise entries into the envelope on Karen’s bulletin board for the final April drawing on the 30th!!! This is your last chance to win this school year!

Employee volleyball continues on Wednesdays, at 5:15 p.m., in the Hinkhouse gym. All are welcome to participate.

Trisha Stubblefield, associate professor of English, and Nancy Kerbs, director of assessment and institutional research participated in the 2013 PEAQ Self-Study Fair on Sunday, April 7, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Annual Conference of the Higher Learning Commission in the Chicago. The fair provides an opportunity for institutions that are about to undertake the self-study process to ask questions of those who have recently completed it. The staff of the Commission reviewed all of the institutional self-study reports submitted in 2011 – 2012 and identified Cottey’s report for inclusion in the Fair and the 2013 Self-Study Resource Guide that was distributed at the Annual Conference. Congratulations to the many faculty, staff, and students who were part of Cottey’s self-study process.

Snow Geese, Bald Eagle, and Burned Prair ie

ENV331 Ecosystems - Function and Management class had a field trip to the Schell-Osage Conservation Area. Josh Cussimanio (Wildlife Biologist) showed us different management techniques. Some highlights were a Bald Eagle nest, snow geese, a burned prairie and a bird that fell prey to a predator.

Thanks to Josh, Erica Sigauke, and the 16 students who joined the trip!

April 13 ● SATURDAY

April 15 ● MONDAY

April 14 ● SUNDAY

April 16 ● TUESDAY

April 18 ● THURSDAY

April 17 ● WEDNESDAY

April 19 ● FRIDAY

Monday— *Tuscan Bean Soup VV, Home-Style Chicken Noodle, Stir-Fried Beef & Broccoli, *Grilled Chicken Caesar Sandwich (GFA), Meatless Taco Casserole V, *Veggie Tostadas V & VV, *Steamed Rice, *Oven Baked Fries, Seasoned Waffle Fries, Fudge Filled M & M Bars,Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tuesday— Bill’s 2-Alarm Chili, Tomato Soup V, *Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on Tomato Bread V (GFA), *Spicy Angel Hair w/Tomato, Roasted Garlic, & Broccoli VV (GFA) Gyro Sandwiches, *Baked Regatta Chicken (GFA), Rice Pilaf, *Oven Baked Fries, Soft Oatmeal Cookies,S’mores Cookies

Wednesday— Assessment Day Pizza & Salad Buffet: *Fresh mozzarella & Tomato Salad, *Garden Pea Salad, *Mandarin Salad,Macaroni Salad, Classic Greek Salad, Mediterranean Orzo Salad, *Assorted Pizza including, Vegetarian & Vegan (V & VV) (GFA), *Fresh Asparagus w/ Lemon, *Zucchini Parmesan V, *Fresh Fruit Bowl, Assorted Cookies

Thursday— *Vegetable Soup VV, *Cheeseburger Soup, Chicken Enchiladas, *Jumbo Franks, in Blankets (GFA Plain), *Hummus Quesadillas V & VV (GFA), *Cheese Quesadillas V (GFA), Spanish Rice*Refried Beans, Onion Rings, Peanut Butter Cookies w/Reeses Chunks,Stuffed Truffle Cookies

Friday— Country Chicken Noodle, *Red Beans & Rice Soup VV, Turkey Wraps, Popcorn Shrimp/ Cod Bites, Beef Taco Salad, *Grilled Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella on Pitas, Veggie Grill Burgers VV, Garden Blend Rice,*Steak Fries, Chocolate Caramel, Brownies

Lunch Menu/Raney Dining RoomApril 15-18, 2013

4 p.m. Campus Recycling Pickup locations: Main, P.E.O., Reeves, Robertson, & RBAC * Gluten-free item

Softball Game, Allen County CC, 2 p.m., Vanek Field

Assessment Day

Board of Trustess on Campus

Board of Trustess on Campus

“C” for Yourself! Weekend

Co-Motion Dance Performance, 8 p.m., Auditorium

Blood Drive, 3-6:30 p.m., Center for the Arts

Cottey to Host Blood Drive—April 16

Softball Game-North Arkansas CC, 12 p.m., Vanek Field

Upcoming EventsAPRIL 2013

18-20.......Board of Trustees on Campus19-21....... “C” for Yourself! Weekend19-20.......Co-Motion Dance Performance21 ............Softball Game23 ............Battle of the Bard25-26.......Academic Showcase25 ............All Campus Employee Meeting26-27.......Softball Regional Tournament26 ............Cottey Choirs in Concert27 ............Campus Work Day28 ............ Instrumental Music Concert28 ............Reverse Step Sing29 ............Organization Presidents’ Dinner

Community Blood Center (CBC), the provider of blood services to local hospitals, will conduct a blood drive at Cottey on Tuesday, April 16, in the lobby of the Center for the Arts. Community Blood Center is here to meet the needs of local patients, and individuals in Nevada can help meet the local needs by donating blood on Tuesday, April 16, from 3-6:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts. To make an appointment online, go to www.savealifenow.org. Just one donation can help as many as two local hospital patients.

"C" For Yourself! Spring Weekend 2013 Schedule of Events

April 19-21, 2013

Friday, April 19, 2013

4:00 p.m. AIRPORT SHUTTLE LEAVES KCI Terminal C, Gate 90

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. CHECK-IN Weber Foyer

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CAMPUS TOURS Chapel Steps

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. DINNER Raney Dining Room

9:45 – 10:45 p.m. Dance Lesson (optional) Large Dance Studio

Saturday, April 20, 2013

7:45 – 8:20 a.m. BREAKFAST (students only) Raney Dining Room

8:00 – 8:20 a.m. CHECK-IN (For those arriving Saturday morning) Center for the Arts

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. WELCOME ADDRESS -Dr. Judy Rogers Auditorium

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Introductions & Announcements Auditorium

9:30 - 10:15 a.m. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE SESSION 1 Main Hall and RBAC

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE SESSION 2 Neale Hall and RBAC

11:30 – 12:15 p.m. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE SESSION 3 RBAC

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. PICNIC LUNCH Raney Dining Room

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. FINANCIAL AID 101 Hinkhouse Room 104

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. APPLY FOR ADMISSION Hinkhouse

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. COTTEY CAFE Hinkhouse

3:30 – 5:30 p.m. ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID APPOINTMENTS Office of Enrollment

3:30 – 5:30 p.m. CAMPUS TOURS OR CITY OF NEVADA TOUR Chapel Drive

3:30 – 5:00 p.m. BOOKSTORE OPEN Main Hall

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. DINNER Raney Dining Room

8:00 p.m. A SPRING DANCE CO-MOTION Auditorium

Immediately After AFTER PARTY Lower Level, Hinkhouse

Sunday, April 21, 2013

10:30 a.m. BRUNCH Raney Dining Room

11:00 a.m. CLOSING REMARKS Raney Dining Room

11:30 a.m. AIRPORT SHUTTLE ARRIVES Chapel Steps

12:00 p.m. AIRPORT SHUTTLE DEPARTS Chapel Steps