C hronicle A Weekly Look at the Cottey College Campus The volume XXVIII, number 19, January 24, 2014 The Fantasticks Friday, January 31 8:00 p.m. Center for the Arts, Auditorium The Fantasticks is the world’s longest-running stage production of any kind, and with good reason: it is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time. It is a moving tale of young lovers who become disillusioned, only to discover a more mature, meaningful love. This production will be performed as a Steampunk version. Steampunk is a genre which came into prominence during the 1980s and early 1990s and incorporates elements of science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, horror, and speculative fiction. This production is being presented by the Nebraska Theatre Caravan. Welcome New Staff! Cottey is excited to welcome two new staff members to our Athletic Staff! MaKayla Grahn will serve as our new assistant basketball coach and athletic recruitment coordinator for our two new programs. Grahn had a very successful collegiate basketball career, playing at Howard Junior College, Cisco Junior College, and Rockhurst University. She earned an A.A. in education from Cisco Junior College, and her B.A. in history with a minor in theology from Rockhurst University. MaKayla hails from Lovelady, Texas, where she played for her most demanding coach, her father, who is a very successful high school basketball coach! Samantha Robertson will serve as our assistant softball coach. Robertson has previously served as our very dedicated volunteer softball coach since 2012. Sami Jo earned her A.A. and A.S. at Coffeyville Community College, where she played collegiate softball under then assistant coach Shelli Stanley. Sami Jo is completing her BSED in secondary history education at Pittsburg State University. Sami Jo hails from Lamar, Missouri, where she has been involved in softball as both a player, youth umpire, and coach. Both ladies began work on Friday, January 10. Please make them feel welcome!
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Chronicle A Weekly Look a t the Cot tey Col lege Campus
The
volume XXVIII, number 19, January 24, 2014
The FantasticksFriday, January 31
8:00 p.m.Center for the Arts, Auditorium
The Fantasticks is the world’s longest-running stage production of any kind, and with good reason: it is a timeless fable of love
that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time. It is a moving tale of young lovers who become disillusioned, only to
discover a more mature, meaningful love.
This production will be performed as a Steampunk version. Steampunk is a genre which came into prominence during the 1980s and early 1990s and incorporates elements of science
fiction, fantasy, alternate history, horror, and speculative fiction. This production is being presented by the Nebraska Theatre Caravan.
Welcome New Staff!Cottey is excited to welcome two new staff members to our Athletic Staff!
MaKayla Grahn will serve as our new assistant basketball coach and athletic recruitment coordinator for our two new programs. Grahn had a very successful collegiate basketball career, playing at Howard Junior College, Cisco Junior College, and Rockhurst University. She earned an A.A. in education from Cisco Junior College, and her B.A. in history with a minor in theology from Rockhurst University. MaKayla hails from Lovelady, Texas, where she played for her most demanding coach, her father, who is a very successful high school basketball coach!
Samantha Robertson will serve as our assistant softball coach. Robertson has previously served as our very
dedicated volunteer softball coach since 2012. Sami Jo earned her A.A. and A.S. at Coffeyville Community College,
where she played collegiate softball under then assistant coach Shelli Stanley. Sami Jo is completing her BSED in
secondary history education at Pittsburg State University. Sami Jo hails from Lamar, Missouri, where she has been
involved in softball as both a player, youth umpire, and coach.
Both ladies began work on Friday, January 10. Please make them feel welcome!
Faculty NewsDr. Selena Kohel, assistant professor of psychology, attended and presented two posters at the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology in St. Pete Beach, Florida, January 3-6, 2014. The posters were entitled “Humanizing Medical School: Adding Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior to the Medical College Admissions Test” and “Assessing Prejudice and Discrimination: A Multi-Method Approach.”
Human ResourcesJudy 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 online 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 through February.
Staff NewsMembers of the Institutional Advancement staff attended the CASE District VI Annual Conference (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) in Kansas City, Missouri, January 13-14, 2014. Attendees enjoyed sessions on everything from fundraising to alumni relations to marketing and communications. Keynote speakers were Michael Uslan, the originator and executive producer of the Batman movie series, and Dayton Moore, the general manager of the Kansas City Royals. Cottey attendees included Judyth Wier, Kristine Fulton, Terri Fallin, Carla Farmer, and Steve Reed. Dr. Judy Rogers, president, served on a presidential panel on campaigns with Dr. David Sallee of William Jewell College and Dr. David Chicoine of South Dakota State University; and Judyth Wier, vice president of institutional advancement, presented on using CASE standards in a campaign.
Grazie!
The Fine Arts faculty enjoyed a packed house for their recital on Sunday, January 19. Attendees were treated to performances by the music, theatre, and dance faculty, as well
displays of art by the art faculty. Thank you to all who came out in support!
MLK Day of ServiceObservance of Martin Luther King Day of Service was held on January 18, 2014, from 1-5 p.m. This year, Cottey student volunteers participated in “spring cleaning” for the Vernon County Senior Center. The volunteers started off scrubbing and wiping down chairs and tables which were then placed in a storage room. They proceeded to dust off beams, scrub the walls, clean the windows, and sweep the floor. It took a little over three hours to get all the work done, and the overall experience was a success.
Angie Daniels, director of the senior center, expressed her gratitude for the work the volunteers had put in, and the volunteers were glad to be able to help make a change. There were a total of 13 volunteers including 11 students and the two staff sponsors. Student volunteers included:
Melissa Norton Asheley Sanders Deja Mason Alina Ghulam Rasool
Chaymaa Bakhalek Tara Holland Fortunate Zondo Elizabeth Harding
Paige Ruiz Belinda Kemetse Everce Nyamahunge
Leader-in-ResidenceDot Maver will serve as the Center for Women’s Leadership Leader-in-Residence February 11-12, 2014. Dot is an agent for peace around the world and currently serves as the president of the National Peace Academy. In her work as a community organizer and peacebuilder, Dot’s keynote is inspiring cooperation on behalf of the common good. Utilizing a shared responsibility and shared leadership model (SR/SL) developed over thirty years, she brings together individuals and groups around a common purpose while creating a work environment that demonstrates right relationship in a culture of peace.
While on campus, Dot will meet with classes and small groups of students. If you are interested in having Dot speak to your class, or know of a student who may be interested in meeting with her, please contact Denise Hedges at extension 2204 or [email protected].
Alumnae News2011 Cottey graduate Corrine Brucks was recently recognized as one of Oregon State University’s “Undergrads of the Quarter” for the Winter 2014 term. A chemistry major, Brucks credits Dr. Ganga Fernando as a key mentor who got the ball rolling for her, providing her first research opportunity and encouraging her to apply to summer undergraduate research internships.
She has had a number of research opportunities at OSU and is currently working on an Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Creativity (URISC) supported project on applying MATLAB to create algorithms for making the best biosensors. To read more, go to http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/erlenmeyer/. Way to go, Corrine!
Coming Up...Friday, January 24 @ 6:00 p.m.
vs. MCC - Penn Valley; Hinkhouse
Wednesday, January 29 @ 6:00 p.m. vs. Central Methodist University (JV); Hinkhouse
Saturday, February 1 @ 1:00 p.m.vs. North Arkansas College; Hinkhouse
Basketball ResultsSATURDAY, JAN. 18: vs. Hesston College
Results: LOSS 56-58
TUESDAY., JAN. 21: vs. North Central Missouri
Results: LOSS 67-70
Wellness ProgramQuinoa Roundtable
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Quinoa Roundtable! A special thanks to Michael Richardson for providing the tasty quinoa dishes for everyone to sample. Any employee who would like the quinoa recipes can contact Karen Polon for an electronic or hard copy. The taste-tested recipes included Quinoa Breakfast Cereal, Toasted Quinoa Salad, and Stir-Fried Quinoa with Chicken.
Wellness Classes
The 7:00 a.m. workout class and 5:20 p.m. Yoga class on Tuesdays & Thursdays both continue next week for any interested employee. Come and join the fun!!!
Exercise Reward Program
Entries for the Exercise Reward Program are due in the Wellness Envelope on Karen Polon’s bulletin board by 5 p.m., Friday, January 31. There are very few entries in the envelope at this time, so your chances of winning Raney lunch tickets, Movie Bucks or a Subway gift card are pretty good if you enter! Entries should include your name, the date you exercised, and the activity that you did. Only one entry per day please.
Congratulations!Congratulations to Amber Francis, senior admission representative, and her family, on the birth of their second son, Sawyer Alan! Sawyer was born on Monday, January 13 at 9:09 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz., and measuring 19 3/4” long. He joins older brother, Dill, who appears to be very excited about his new baby brother!
CondolencesWe are saddened to report that Linda Rogers passed away suddenly Tuesday evening at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. Linda served as a math tutor at Cottey since January 2006 and typically taught art classes for Vacation College. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 27, at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. Visitation is scheduled Sunday, January 26, from 4-5 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home. We extend our deepest sympathy to Linda’s husband Bill, and to her family.
