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STUDENT RECREATION CENTER GRAND OPENING SET FOR OCT. 20
The Student Recreation Center at Southeast Missouri State University will hold a grand opening ceremony in the new lobby area of the addition on Oct. 20.
A brief program, beginning at 2:30 p.m., will include a welcome by Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, and remarks by Donald Dickerson, president of the University's Board of Regents; Tanya Efken, president of Student Government; and L.G. Lauxman, director of Recreational Sports.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will highlight the ceremony, during which Southeast's men's basketball team will be practicing and students will be attending an aerobics class in the Student Recreation Center. A reception and tour will immediately follow the ceremony.
The $5 million addition to the Center will bring total square footage in the facility to 90,000, making the Center one of the largest in the midwest for institutions the size of Southeast. The addition will include a new lounge area, located in the main lobby, that will feature a big-screen television, message and bulletin boards, and new furniture.
The addition to the facility features a 4,290-square-foot "user-friendly" weight room with a full array of Flex weight equipment and additional Star Track cardiovascular equipment. Also among the addition are two collegiate size wooden basketball/volleyball courts, which will open for use on Oct. 18. The volleyball courts meet NCAA regulations, which will enable Southeast to host regional and national NCAA volleyball tournaments.
Added also were a multi-purpose room and an Aerobic Dance Studio, located upstairs for multiple purposes, including for dance, classes and practice space for the Sundancers.
The operation center and entrance of the Student Recreation Center have been moved to the new area to emphasize that the Center is a student building, said Greg Hansen, assistant director of Recreational Sports.
Wellness Advantage also has relocated to the east balcony of the Center, and administrative offices are now located behind the operation's desk. A small conference room in the administrative office area now is available for groups and organizations.
Hansen said that the addition to the Center was something that students needed and deserved for academic and recreational purposes.
"It's going to be a benefit to the Athletic Department and the students," Lauxman said. "We will be able to serve the region better."
He said the addition will provide for more flexibility with scheduling in the Center.
"We should almost always have a basketball court for students to play," Lauxman said.
BOOTHEEL AREA EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CHILD CARE CONFERENCE
TO BE HELD OCT. 23 AT CRISP BEC
A Bootheel Area Early Childhood and Child Care Conference is planned for Oct. 23 at the Harry L. Crisp Bootheel Education Center in Malden, Mo.
The conference is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Southeast Missouri Regional Training Consortium is spearheading the conference to address the child care training needs of individuals living in the southeast region of the state. Those who attend will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge in current child care practices and take home practical tips for working with children of all ages. A special session for parents also is planned.
Topics to be addressed include: "Bonding and Attachment: The Importance of Caregiver Consistency," "Child Growth and Development: Curriculum Implications," "Parent Partnerships"," Early Brain Development," "Parenting in the New Millennium" and "Observation as an Assessment Tool."
All conference sessions will be presented twice. Participants will be able to choose the sessions they wish to attend. Conference sessions will be offered on a first come basis and will be limited to 25 participants due to room sizes. A closing panel discussion will be open to all participants.
Presenters will be Charla Myers of the Workshop on Wheels/Child Care Resource and Referral; Betty McClanahan and Missy Herbst of Educare; Nancy Hale, P.A.T. regional coordinator; Janet Woods of Head Start; Carol Murphy of Cape Girardeau Public Schools; and Judy Perkins of Perkins Preschool.
Cost of the conference is $5. Pre-registration is required. On-site registration will be permitted as space allows. Those attending will be eligible to receive three hours of in-service training credit.
The conference is being sponsored by the Workshop on Wheels/Child Care Resource & Referral.
For registration information, call (800) 811-1127.
"USING ARTS TO BOOST READING/WRITING CONNECTION"
TOPIC OF GOALS 2000:FINE ARTS CLASS
"Problems in Education: Utilizing the Arts to Enhance the Reading/Writing Connection" will be the topic of a Goals 2000:Fine Arts weekend class Oct. 9 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Dr. Ann Porter Gifford, associate professor of elementary, early and special education, will be the major instructor for the class. The day will focus on three topics: "Rhythm, Rhyme and Reading," "Introduction to Sculpture" and "Live Authors Share Their Secrets for Success."
Three area public school music teachers, Pam Dumey, Christy Shinn and Jeanette Engelhart will present "Rhythm, Rhyme and Reading." Dr. Edwin Smith, Southeast professor of art, will present "Introduction to Sculpture." Young adults' book author, Vicki Grove, and children's book author, Gary Bowen, will present "Live Authors Share Their Secrets to Success."
The class, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., is being offered as part of the Goals 2000: Fine Arts Program.
Participants may earn one hour of graduate credit and receive autographed books. The cost is $50. For registration information, call (573) 986-6760.
HARPSTER RECEIVES NTSF SCHOLARSHIP
Amanda S. Harpster, a senior at Southeast Missouri State University, has been awarded a scholarship from the National Scholarship Trust Fund (NTSF) of the Graphic Arts' Board of Directors for the 1999-2000 school year.
Harpster is one of 320 recipients chosen from more than 1,000 applicants to receive the $1,200 award. For more than 40 years, the NSTF has striven to strengthen the printing and graphic communications industry by providing scholarships to students preparing to enter the career field.
Harpster is the daughter of Natalie Stein of Jackson, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Dane Harpster of St. Peter, Ill.. She is the granddaughter of Carolyn Stein of Salem, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harpster of St. Peter, Ill.
HATHAWAY, RULLMAN RECEIVE 1999 OUTSTANDING FACULTY/STAFF RECOGNITION AWARDS
Dr. Bruce Hathaway, professor of chemistry at Southeast Missouri State University, and Loren Rullman, director of student auxiliary services and the University Center, are this year's recipients of the annual Outstanding Faculty/Staff Recognition Awards at Southeast Missouri State University.
The awards were presented at the Homecoming Recognition Dinner Oct. 7 in the Show Me Center.
Hathaway, who also serves as faculty advisor for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, is this year's winner of the Outstanding Faculty Recognition Award. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship nominated him for the honor. Rullman is this year's winner of the Outstanding Staff Recognition Award. Theta Xi nominated him for the distinction.
Hathaway came to Southeast in 1982 as an assistant professor of chemistry. He was named associate professor of chemistry in 1988 and professor of chemistry in 1997.
Hathaway holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry with honors from The University of Texas at Austin and a doctoral degree in medicinal chemistry from Purdue University. He has had a number of articles published in scholarly journals and has presented his work at numerous professional meetings. Hathaway has been successful in landing a number of grants to further his research, including nearly $90,000 from the National Science Foundation between 1996 and 1998, more than $115,000 from NASA in fall 1993, and $67,500 from the Department of Public Safety in 1988.
In its nomination letter in support of Hathaway, members of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship wrote, "InterVarsity Christian Fellowship has had the opportunity to work with Bruce for seven years, and he has exemplified the qualities of an Outstanding Servant. He takes countless hours out of his busy schedule as a professor, husband, and church leader to spend time getting to know the students at Southeast."
Members of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship say Hathaway and his wife, Ruth, attend all of the organization's weekly meetings, and they often open up their home for gatherings and events. Dr. Hathaway also uses his personal time to visit with the students, whether it be in his office as an advisor, or in the residence halls talking to them informally, they say.
"Bruce makes it clear that he wants to know the students personally, and cares about what is happening in their lives," the nomination letter says. " He is always willing to offer wise advice or simply be an ear to talk to if the need arises. Bruce is an outstanding teacher and a wonderful individual. He truly serves his students with all of his energy. . . . He has made an incredible difference in the lives of countless students, and continues to serve this university faithfully every day."
He has served as faculty advisor for Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship since 1992.
"I was really surprised when I learned I had won this award," Hathaway said. "I serve because I want to do it. I just really enjoy doing what I do. I get more out of being involved with them (Inter-Fellowship) than doing anything for them."
Theta Xi fraternity nominated Rullman for the Outstanding Staff Recognition Award.
Rullman came to Southeast in 1994 as director of the University Center. Last year, he became director of student auxiliary services, in which he is responsible for the administration of four auxiliary departments at Southeast: Residence Life, the University Center, Recreational Sports and Dining Services. He also advises Student Government.
He has served on a number of committees at Southeast, including the University Planning Committee, the University Master Plan Committee, the Greek Housing Planning/Steering Committee, the Student Recreation Center Planning/Steering Committee, Budget Review Committee and the Athletic Mascot Committee.
Rullman holds a bachelor's degree in communication and Spanish from Valparaiso University and a master of science degree in education, higher education, from Indiana University.
"For all those who deal with Loren currently or who have dealt with him in the past, they know him to be just, impartial and a tireless advocate for students and student organizations on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University," members of Theta Xi wrote in their nomination letter. "Loren favors no one group or segment of students over another; he favors and advances the interests of all."
Members of the fraternity say they nominated Rullman for the award because he demanded more from them than they demanded of themselves.
"He has helped to provide tremendous opportunities and insisted that we do the work necessary to make them a reality," the nomination letter says.
Members of the Theta Xi say Rullman has gained their respect and trust, and that Rullman's commitment to students is to be applauded.
"I am quite humbled and pleased to have received this award," Rullman said. "You go through your career wondering if you make a difference. To get recognized by the students themselves is quite nice. It helps provide perspective and is an affirmation of what you do."
RIVER CAMPUS BOARD OF MANAGERS TO MEET OCT. 11
The River Campus Board of Managers is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the River Campus.
City representatives on the Board are Ruth Knote, Dennis Vollink, and Jerry Ford. University representatives on Pauline Fox, vice president for administration and enrollment management; Thomas Swayne Bird, architect from Charleston; and Jerrianne Wyman, Southeast alumna and member of the Old Town Cape Committee.
CAMPAIGN WANTS STUDENTS TO LEAVE THEIR MARK AT SOUTHEAST: The Southeast Missouri University Foundation "125 Years - Prologue to the 21st Century" campaign has launched a student division, and it is encouraging students and student organizations to become involved in the school's largest fund-raising effort.
"Our main goal is to raise money for the University from those who will benefit most from the donations," said Jenny Lane, a member of the Student Campaign Steering Committee. "By showing traditional donors that a high percentage of Southeast students really care about the University, then we might give these external leaders an even greater reason to contribute."
Through the Student Division, students, organizations, and clubs that donate $100 or more receive a brick with their name on it to be put in a permanent courtyard on campus. Larger bricks are being offered for donations of $250 or $500. Individual student donors and members of pledging organizations and clubs will be invited to celebrate their donation at a party near the end of the semester.
Each donor can specify an area towards which they would like to direct their contribution. Giving opportunities include but are not limited to: The River Campus, future Home of the School of Visual and Performing Arts; the Polytechnic Institute; student scholarships; intercollegiate athletics; instructional technology; endowed lectureships and series; and regional service programming.
"One of the benefits of donating through this campaign is you have a say in where your money goes," said Lane. "If there is a particular aspect of the University you want to change, this is the perfect opportunity to change it. Your donation can really make a difference."
According to Lane, many students are interested in seeing improvements made in Kent Library. She said the University has agreed to match contributions from individual students and organizations, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $50,000. Improvements would be made to enhance student study and relaxation areas in the library, she said.
If you are interested in donating money or need more information, contact the Southeast Missouri University Foundation at (573) 651-2332. You can also check out the student campaign's website at www2.semo.edu/brick.
SOUTHEAST AMATEUR ASTRONOMY CLUB TO MEET OCT. 13
The Southeast Amateur Astronomy Club will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 in Rhodes Hall Room 121 on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
The meeting agenda will include a tutorial on how to use star charts to find the stars and planets. All are welcome.
Call (573) 651-2172 for more information.
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