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Russell Hittinger, the Warren Chair of Catholic Studies, Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of Tulsa, delivered his lecture “The Supreme Court and the Separation of Church and State: Looking Back and Looking Forward” at Shawnee State University (SSU) on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Flohr Lecture Hall. The lecture discussed the history of the interpretation of the First Amendment by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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First place Blue Ribbons went to:  Facilities – Pasta Salad, Printing & Graphics – Green salad, Martha Rader – Fruit Salad, Sodexho – Potato salad, Denise Brockett – cornbread salad. 

Award of Excellence Ribbons went to:  Children’s Learning Center – Fruity SSU Bear, Provost’s Office – Tossed Chocolate Salad.

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 Eight Receive Glenwood Scholarships

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded eight $3,000 Glenwood Scholarships for the 2005-2006 academic year.  Recipients of this award include Betty Adams of Portsmouth, Erica Adkins of New Boston, Martin Clark of Portsmouth, Michael Day of Portsmouth, Joshua Saunders of New Boston, Amanda Smoot of Portsmouth, Jennifer Imes-Spencer of Portsmouth, and Heather Waugh of New Boston.
            The Glenwood Scholarship was established by an anonymous donor to encourage Glenwood High School graduates to continue their education in order to reach their full potential. 
            Adams, daughter of Robert Adams and Jean Sullivan, graduated in 2005.  She was part of Who’s Who Among American High School students, and nominated to attend the 2004 Congressional Student Leadership Conference.  She was active in basketball, volleyball, chorus, and Upward Bound. She majors in psychology at SSU.
            Adkins, a 2005 graduate, is the daughter of Jeri Adkins.  She was a senior homecoming attendant at Glenwood High School and also a recipient of the Tiger Pride award.  She majors in psychology at SSU.
            Clark, a 2005 graduate, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark.  He was a member of Upward Bound and talent search.  Clark majors in nursing at SSU.
            Day, son of Martha Day, was active in soccer, basketball and baseball at Glenwood High School upon graduating in 2005.  He major in sports studies and athletic training at SSU.
            Saunders, a 2005 graduate, is the son of Deborah Havens.  He was a member of the drafting club, the golf team, and a mascot at Glenwood High School.  He majors in computer design at SSU.
            Smoot, a 2005 graduate, is the daughter of Jerry and Shirley Smoot.  She was active in the Glenwood High School chorus, foreign language club, and student council.  She majors in dental hygiene at SSU.
            Imes-Spencer, a 1983 graduate of Glenwood High School, was active in Habitat for Humanity, American Society for Quality, and various animal rights organizations.  She received her B.A. in healthcare administration from Ohio Dominican University and now majors in nursing at SSU.
            Waugh, daughter of Mary and Michael Waugh, is a 2005 graduate of Glenwood High School.  She was active in cross country, track, and also a recipient of the Branch Ricky Award.  She served as a volunteer for the New Boston Local School District summer school, and also the American Red Cross.  She majors in education at SSU, with a concentration on mathematics, integrated mathematics, and adult and young adult education.

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Vernal G. Riffe, Jr. Scholarships awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded $700 Vernal G. Riffe, Jr. Scholarships to seven recipients from the Scioto and Pike County area.
             Recipients of the award are Charles Book of Sciotoville, Derek Dawson of Lucasville, Alicia Dayton of Lucasville, Lynsi Eason of Portsmouth, Leigha Lutz of Sciotoville, Courtney McGowan of Portsmouth, and John Waddell of Lucasville.
            Book, son of Bruce and Lesley Book, is a 2005 graduate of East High School and majors in business administration at SSU.
            Dawson, a 2005 graduate of Valley High School, is the son of Angela and William Grooms of Lucasville.  He majors in English at SSU.
            Dayton is the daughter of Elaine and Joseph Dayton. She is a 2005 graduate of Minford High School and majors in nursing at SSU.
            Eason is the daughter of Faran A. Eason of Portsmouth. She is a 2005 graduate of Valley High School and majors in early childhood education at SSU.
            Lutz, a 2005 graduate of Sciotoville Community School, is the daughter of Karen Kinnison of Sciotoville.
            Courtney McGowan, a 2005 graduate of Clay High School and majors in education at SSU.  She is the granddaughter of Charles and Patricia McGowan of Portsmouth.
            Waddell, son of Sarah Waddell of Lucasville, is a 2005 graduate of Minford High School. He majors in pre-health science at SSU.
            This scholarship was established in 1983 to honor the late Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, Vernal G. Riffe, Jr.  Recipients of this scholarship must be a resident of Scioto or Pike County and a graduate from a Scioto or Pike County School District.  Recipients must be entering SSU as a freshman seeking either an associate or bachelor’s degree.    

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Spriggs Family Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded two $1,000 Spriggs Family Scholarship to Jessie Mullett of Friendship, and Matthew Watson of Wheelersburg for the 2005-2006 academic year.
            Recipients must be a full-time student in good academic standing, and the son or daughter of a Scioto County firefighter or law enforcement personnel who has been a full time employee for at least one year.
            Mullett, a 2005 graduate of Portsmouth West High School, is the daughter of Jack and Myra Mullett.  She majors in early childhood education at SSU.
            Watson, the son of Ken and Debbie Watson, is a 2005 graduate of Wheelersburg High School.  He majors in pre-med biology at SSU.

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Northend Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $1,100 Northend Scholarship to Andrew Carter of Portsmouth, the son of Stephanie Carter, for the 2005-2006 academic year.
            Recipients of this scholarship must be a local resident of Scioto County and attend a local high school.  They must live independently and exhibit financial need.
            Carter, a 2001 graduate of Portsmouth High School, majors in international relations at SSU.
 

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 Dale Maggard Memorial Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $250 Dale Maggard Memorial Scholarship to Richard L. Montague of Portsmouth for the 2005-2006 academic year.
            Recipients of this scholarship must be a former student athlete, in good academic standing, who has exhausted their athletic scholarship.  The recipient must be entering their fifth year and be within three quarters of graduation.
            Montague, a 2000 graduate of Oberlin Sr. High, was active in basketball and received an honorable mention all-conference award.  He majors in plastics engineering at SSU.

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 Shawnee State University Upward Bound Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $3,000 SSU Upward Bound Scholarship to Matthew Swords, for the 2005-2006 academic year.  He is the son of John and Linda Swords of West Portsmouth.
            Recipients of this award must be a high school senior Upward Bound program participant with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have a minimum ACT composite of 18.  Extracurricular activities and community involvement are also considered.
            Swords, a 2005 graduate of Northwest High School was active in football and track.

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Dr. Robert L. Wilson Writing Scholarship for Poets Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $350 Dr. Robert L. Wilson Writing for Poets Scholarship to Melissa Hoople of Otway for the 2005-2006 academic year.
            The recipient of the scholarship must be an SSU senior with an overall GPA of 3.0 and 3.5 in major classes.  The recipients must show clear evidence of poetry writing and submit an essay as to why they are a deserving recipient.  Financial need is also considered.
            Hoople, a 1990 GED recipient, was editor of Silhouette, a university magazine devoted to local artists, poets, musicians, and prose.  She majors in education and social studies at SSU.

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 Lillian Wiltshire Thomas Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $1,500 Lillian Wiltshire Thomas Scholarship to Ashley Bentley of West Portsmouth, for the 2005-2006 academic year.  She is the daughter of Brenda Haynes and Wesley Bentley.
            Recipients of this award must be a resident of the Washington Local School district, and a student in that district for four years.  Recipients must also graduate high school with a B average or better, and be an active participant in church, school, and community activities.
            Bentley is a 2005 graduate of Portsmouth West High School.

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Victor W. Morgan Jr. Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $650 Victor W. Morgan Jr. Scholarship to Tammy Ervin of Lucasville for the 2005-2006 academic year.
            This scholarship was established by Victor and Betty Morgan in 1992 at SSU during its first ever capital campaign.
            Recipients of the award must be an associate or baccalaureate degree seeking student, majoring in an allied health field.  The recipient must have a high school diploma or GED and be of good academic standing and character, and reside in Scioto County or Lewis or Greenup County, KY.
             Ervin majors in dental hygiene at SSU.

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Veri Family Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $600 Veri Family scholarship to Mintha Hamrick of Portsmouth for the 2005-2006 academic year. 
            Recipient must be a degree seeking student with at least 45 credit hours or sophomore standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
            Hamrick majors in math and science at SSU.

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Michael H. Mearan Legal Assisting Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $1,200 Michael H. Mearan Legal Assisting Scholarship to Jayma Cooley, for the 2005-2006 academic year.  She is the daughter of Cathy and Richard Cooley of Sciotoville.
            This scholarship was established by Mearan, a Portsmouth attorney, to offer aid to a student with financial need.  Recipient must be a current student in the legal assisting technology program or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in legal assisting.
            Cooley, a 2003 graduate of East Community School, majors in legal assisting at SSU.

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Octavia N. McKinley Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $550 Octavia N. McKinley Scholarship to Andrea Bailey for the 2005-2006 academic year.  She is the daughter of Barbara and Gerald Bailey of Portsmouth.
            Recipients of this award must be a graduate of Valley or Northwest High School planning to attend college on a full time basis.  Recipients must major in nursing, occupational therapy, or physical therapist assistant with a preference given to nursing.
            Bailey is a 2005 graduate of Valley Local Schools.

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Faculty Funded Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $650 Faculty Funded Scholarship to Mikel Rase of Minford, for the 2005-2006 academic year.  She is the daughter of Martha Oberly and Tom Rase.
            The recipients of this award must be a current SSU student having finished 24 credit hours with a minimum 3.5 GPA.  Financial need is considered and the scholarship is awarded only to first time recipients.
            Rase, a 2003 graduate of Minford High School, majors in biology at SSU.

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Big Sandy Superstore Scholarships Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded the Big Sandy Superstore Scholarships to Erica Bollinger of Ironton and Jessica Moss of Chillicothe for the 2005-2006 academic year.
            Recipients of this award must be a high school senior accepted at SSU, and the son or daughter of a full-time Big Sandy Superstore employee.  Recipients must also maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to renew the award.  This scholarship amount is variable up to $2,000.
            Bollinger, a 2005 graduate of Ironton High School, is the daughter of Mark and Tammy Bollinger.  She was active in Spanish club, math club, and the after-school mall tutoring program.  She majors in the medical laboratory technician program at SSU.
            Moss, a 2005 graduate of Chillicothe High School, is the daughter of Mark and Jane Moss.  She was a member of the Spanish honors society, the national honors society, and a post-secondary options student.  She majors in dental hygiene at SSU.

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Roger and Mary Nell Padron Scholarships Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded four $500 Roger and Mary Nell Padron scholarships to Tasha Byrd, Tonya McKenzie, Brittany Tackett, and Cody Vinings, for the 2005-2006 academic year.
            The recipients of this award must be a senior in Scioto, Ross, or Pike county high school, and planning to attend SSU full time.  Recipients must also exhibit high academic achievement, and non-smokers are given preference.
            Byrd, a 2005 graduate of Pikeon High School, is the daughter of Sandra and Bruce Byrd of Waverly. She majors in electro-mechanical engineering at SSU.
            McKenzie, a 2005 graduate of Portsmouth High School, is the daughter of Debbie Evans of Portsmouth. She majors in occupational therapy at SSU.
            Tackett, the daughter of Jeffrey and Danna Tackett of Franklin Furnace, is a 2005 graduate of Green High School.  She majors in biology and, pre-med at SSU.
            Vinings, a 2005 graduate of Huntington Local High School, majors in radiology technology at SSU.

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Frank Taylor Scholarships Awarded

            The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded four Frank Taylor Scholarships to Nathan Cartee of Wheelersburg, Justin Osborn of Piketon, Steven Sturgill of Portsmouth, and Andrew Zempter of Portsmouth, for the 2005-2006 academic year.
            The Frank Taylor Scholarship was established in 1987 on the occasion of Taylor’s retirement as president of SSU.  As an endowment from the proceeds of “A Salute to Frank Taylor,” the scholarship is a perpetual one to honor Taylor’s many years of service at SSU, its forerunners and to higher education in general.
            The Frank Taylor Scholarship is presented to a student for high academic achievement.  The potential recipient must have an A.C.T. score of 20 or above and be of good character.
            Cartee, a 2005 graduate of Wheelersburg High School, is the son of Dennis and Carol Cartee.  He was named student of the month in September of 2004, was a 21^st Century Scholar, a member of the South Webster High School baseball team, and ROAD MAP 2005.  Cartee also was a volunteer at the Scioto County Homeless Shelter.  He majors in fine arts at SSU.
            Osborn, son of Preston and Cathie Osborn, is a 2005 graduate of Piketon High School.  He received awards from the science fair champion, All League Scioto Valley Conference baseball, and a four year baseball varsity letter while remaining active in quiz bowl and president of chapter business procedure team.  Osborn majors in pre-law at SSU.
            Sturgill, son of Steve and Ronda Sturgill, is a 2005 graduate of Wheelersburg High School and was part of 2^nd Team All SOC Varsity cross country team.  He majors in social sciences at SSU.
            Zempter, a 2005 graduate of Minford High School, is the son of Dan and Terrie Zempter.  He was part of the basketball team at Minford High School for four years, as well as the football team for three years and the golf team for one year. He majors in pre-health science at SSU.

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Friends of Shawnee State University Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $500 Friends of Shawnee State University Scholarship to Aleesha Patton, for the 2005-2006 academic year.  She is the daughter of Diane Miller of Patriot, Ohio.
            The recipients of this award must be a high school senior or college student with a GPA of 2.5. 
            Patton, is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School and majors in radiology technology at SSU.

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Stan Callihan Memorial Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $500 Stan Callihan Memorial Scholarship to Chris Pfeifer, for the 2005-2006 academic year.  He is the son of Tom and Phyllis Pfeifer of Piketon.
             The recipients of this award must major in education with a concentration in history or social science.  The recipients must also exhibit financial need and remain in good academic standing.
            Pfeifer, a 2001 graduate of Piketon High School, majors in secondary education at SSU.

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Julia and Leo Blackburn Crossing the Threshold Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $1,400 Julia and Leo Blackburn Crossing the Threshold scholarship to Natasha Hamm for the 2005-2006 academic year.  She is the daughter of Annabelle Hamm of Chillicothe.
            Recipients must be a graduate from an accredited preparatory business school, and have an associate degree in some area of business.  Recipients must also be baccalaureate seeking students of good character, with a 2.0 GPA or better.
            Hamm is a 1999 graduate of Chillicothe High School and Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District.  She holds a degree in business administration and computer software from Southeastern Business College in Chillicothe.

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Larry and Penny Gates Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $800 Larry and Penny Gates scholarship to Christel Harr for the 2005-2006 academic year.  She is the daughter of Dave and Teresa Paxson, of Firebrick, KY.
            This scholarship was created in 1989 to aid, encourage, and award excellence in a student seeking a baccalaureate degree in a “helping profession,” such as social work, psychology or sociology. Recipients must be of good character and exhibit financial need, while carrying a 3.0 or better GPA.
            Harr, a 2002 graduate of Minford High School, majors in early childhood education at SSU.

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Galen S. Besco Memorial Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $3,300 Galen S. Besco Memorial Scholarship to Beth Eichelberger for the 2005-2006 academic year.  She is the daughter of John and Diane Eichelberger of Springfield.
            The scholarship was created by Zella H. Besco by bequest to honor her husband.  The recipients of the award must be a college sophomore, junior or senior.  The recipients must also reside in Ohio and maintain an overall 3.5 GPA and a 3.0 in major and professional education courses while majoring in teacher education or English.
            Eichelberger, a 2003 graduate of Southeastern High School, currently majors in the early childhood education and intervention specialist program at SSU.

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Karen Bentley LeMaster Memorial Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $1,000 Karen Bentley LeMaster Memorial Scholarship to Kevin Cunningham of East Liberty, for the 2005-2006 academic year. 
            This scholarship was established by Ohio Plastics Companies in 1997 in memory of one of their employees, an SSU alum.  Recipient must attain a GPA of 3.0 or higher while seeking a bachelor’s degree in plastics engineering technology.  Recipient must also be entering the senior year and submit a paper on the topic of which plastics engineering career they wish to pursue.
            Cunningham, a 2002 graduate of Dublin Scioto High School, majors in plastics engineering technology, at SSU.

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Mary Elizabeth Schwartz Scholarship Awarded

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Development Foundation has awarded a $3,400 Mary Elizabeth Schwartz scholarship to Amber Lewis of West Union, for the 2005-2006 academic year. 
             Recipients of this award must carry a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.  Recipients must major in English literature.
            Lewis, a 1993 graduate of Peebles High School, majors in English and humanities at SSU.

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SSU Board of Trustees
To Meet October 14

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Board of Trustees will meet Friday, October 14 at 1:15 p.m. in the Selby Board Room located in the Clark Memorial Library on the SSU campus.
            The committees of the Board will meet in the University Center at SSU as follows:

· Finance and Facilities--9 a.m. in the Founder’s Room;

· Academic and Student Affairs--10:15 a.m. in the  Micklethwaite Banquet Hall.

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Larry Mangus, (right) poses with Star Emmert, female winner of the Bear Run’s new Larry Mangus Award.

Bear Run Award Dedicated to Mangus

             The biannual 5K Bear Run / Walk was held Sept. 28 at Shawnee State University (SSU).  This event, which has grown vastly over the years, is held for faculty, students, and the general public from Scioto County and surrounding counties.  Jared Shoemaker, assistant director, athletics/sports information director, acted as emcee for the event.
             “The Bear Run is by far the best run program in the state of Ohio, all thanks to Dr. Larry Mangus,” said Shoemaker.
            SSU honored and awarded Larry Mangus, Ph.D., vice-president for student affairs, by dedicating the Bear Run winners’ awards in his name.  Mangus, who directed the first Bear Run in the fall of 1995, was surprised to receive this dedication.
            "I'm in a little state of shock because this was a total surprise,” said Mangus.  “When we started the Bear Run ten years ago, we had 200 runners.  It's just become such a great event for the campus and community.  To have the student winners receive an award named after me is a wonderful thing.  I can't think of any greater honor.”
            Mangus, along with Shoemaker, presented awards to Scott LeMaster, SSU student and male winner of the Bear Run, and Star Emmert, SSU student and female winner of the Bear Run.
           Emmert, a graduate of Jackson High School, is a sophomore at SSU and a member of the cross country team.  Emmert was an All- District runner for 4 years and a regional qualifier her freshman, sophomore and junior years.  She battled an ankle injury during her senior season.
            LeMaster, a junior at SSU, is also a member of the SSU cross country team.  He is a graduate of Triad High School in Cable, Ohio, and a 4-time All-League honoree and a 3-year regional qualifier.  He earned All-District, All-Region, and All-State honors as a high school senior.  He holds Triad High School's cross country record with a time of 16:42.

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(Left to Right) SSU Children’s Learning Center Director Cindy Ferguson is pictured with her students, Jamison Coronel, Kaylee Jo Flannery, Abigail Veazey, Cortney Collier and Rosetta Whitaker and Scioto County First-Books Advisory Board Chairwoman, Barbara Nourse at a press conference at the CLC.

SSU Children’s Learning Center Receives First Books Grant

           The Dr. Miller and Genevieve Toombs Children’s Learning Center at Shawnee State University (SSU) is one of five First Books grant recipients. First Books is a national program that provides new books to children in need in communities across the country.
          “We’re very excited to give the books to children,” said Barbara Nourse, Scioto County First Books advisory council coordinator. “Anytime children can get books it’s a great day.”
          Nourse said approximately $7,000 worth of books will be able to be purchased by the grant recipients, who will be putting 3,200 books in the hands of children in Scioto County. She said the SSU Children’s Learning Center, Community Action Organization Head Start, Scioto County Early Intervention 3-5 Years, Bloom Vernon Even Start and Portsmouth Even Start are this year’s recipients.
          Cindy Ferguson, director of the CLC, said the grant money is important because the centers program is based on emergent literacy and it’s very important that the center continues to place books in the hands of its students.
           “At every pre-admission interview, when parents are interviewed they receive a book as a gift. I have to  have a funding source for those books,” Ferguson said. “This grant will allow us to continue to place a book in every child’s hand at the pre-admission interview, and in accepting that gift it gives a very strong message to the parents about the importance of literacy.”
          First Books-Scioto County is part of First Book’s national network of volunteer led advisory boards. Nourse said the book grants were made possible through local fundraising efforts by the local advisory board. She said each grant recipient will be able to select their own books through such publishers as Scholastic.
           “That’s the other part that’s exciting is helping parents to get a grasp on good literature but the most important thing is just reading in general,” Ferguson said. ‘This will allow that message to be stated very strongly, in a very nice way.”
          Through the grants, 820 children including the children at the CLC will receive four books during the school year which will enable the children to start their own home libraries. They will also receive a bookplate on which to place their names celebrating the importance of book ownership.
          “I’ve never had a kid who wasn’t excited about receiving the gift of a book,” Ferguson said.

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Eric Perkins, SSS member, uses the newly acquired thumb drives made available by SSU Development Foundation.

SSU Offers ThumbDrive Technology Project

             The Development Foundation at Shawnee State University (SSU) has funded a program called ThumbDrive Technology for students.  With technology being a driving force at SSU, computer access and information storage plays an integral part in students’ success and retention, and this program serves to aid in that success, according to Mary Ann Malone, director of Student Support Services (SSS).
            “We are very grateful to receive this grant from the Development Foundation and to be able to make this project available to students.  This is especially helpful for those who are taking senior seminar, education majors, or any course where a student may have a large amount of homework or information to store, but does not have the means to do so,” said Malone.
            A ThumbDrive is a tool used to store vast amounts of information and accommodate state-of-the-art software.  The project provides 30 ThumbDrives   which are available on a loaner basis to SSS students who are unable to purchase their own. 
            “This is an important part in a student’s success here and their retention here, because it’s a technology that is useful now and will be in the future.  We need to be able to give our students this,” said Susan Warsaw, executive director of development at SSU.
The ThumbDrives will be just one part of the already extensive technological library of SSS.  Students may also check out calculators, tape recorders, and audio tapes on a loaner basis.
            SSS is funded by the U.S. Department of Education which provides support services to first generation college students, low-income college students, and students with disabilities.  SSS offers tutoring in math and English, career and personal counseling services, cultural experiences, peer tutoring and mentoring, a computer lab, and study groups. 
            Eligibility for this program must be determined based on a student’s needs.  To be considered, students must complete an application and interview at SSS, located in the administration building at SSU, first floor in the Trio Center.
            For more information on the ThumbDrive technology project or services offered by SSS, please stop by the Trio Center or (740) 351-3307.  The center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with evening appointments available upon request.

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Celebrate National Bring Your Teddy Bear
 to Work and School Day

The Shawnee State University (SSU) Alumni Association encourages everyone to show their pride for the SSU Bears on National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day.
            “I was doing research on fall observances and found National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day,” said Angela Henderson, assistant director of development/alumni affairs at SSU. “It seemed only natural that Shawnee State should do something since our mascot is the bear, so Bring Your Shawnee State Bear to Work and School Day was born.”
            Students, faculty, staff, administration, community members, and alumni are encouraged to bring their SSU bear to the University Center (UC) on SSU’s campus on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at noon for a group picture.
            Those who cannot be present for the picture can still show their bear pride.
            “We are encouraging alumni and anyone else who would like to participate but can’t make the group photo to send us pictures of themselves with their bears,” said Henderson. “This gives our alumni a chance to be a part of this no matter where they are.”
            Henderson hopes to start a new tradition with the event.
            “My hope is that there will be people walking around all over campus holding bears,” she said. “I hope people will find creative ways to decorate their bears to support Shawnee State. If there’s a good response this year, we’ll try to do it next year around the same time.”
            Anyone who does not have an SSU bear can purchase one at the campus bookstore or visit the online bookstore at http://shawnee.bkstore.com. The bookstore will have a special sale Oct. 10 -12 so everyone can get their bears in time for Bring Your Shawnee State Bear to Work and School Day. SSU bears will be 25 percent off the original price during the three-day sale.
            For information on this and other alumni events, visit http://alumni.shawnee.edu. Bear pictures should be emailed to alumni@shawnee.edu or mailed to Shawnee State University Alumni Association, 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662.

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Stewart to Volunteer in Hurricane Katrina’s Aftermath

             Janet Stewart, assistant librarian at Shawnee State University (SSU), is in Baton Rouge, La. helping Hurricane Katrina victims until Oct. 13.  Stewart became involved with this project through her church, All Saints Episcopal in Portsmouth and CERT, the Community Emergency Response Team, who had asked for volunteers from the area.
            Stewart’s 15 year old son, Walker, also played a big role in encouraging her to volunteer. 
            “Walker seemed so distressed by what was happening, and my husband and I talked to him about how people would, and could, help the victims.  They talked about it at church, and I decided to go through the training,” said Stewart.  “I just wanted to show my son that there are things a person can do to help, even if the problem seems too enormous.”
            The Red Cross provided shelter training, first aid, and CPR training, Stewart said.  The shelter training taught what the shelters are like, what supplies would be needed, and what the volunteers might encounter there. 
            “The training was casual but provided excellent knowledge.    The trainers who were involved had been through previous hurricane disaster volunteer programs, so they were able to pass on a lot of helpful information about what to expect on the trip,” said Stewart.
            This will be Stewart’s first time to volunteer for a project of this nature.  With the support of her family and colleagues here at SSU, she feels ready even though conditions are expected to be physically and mentally exhausting.
            “I’m healthy and I’m strong, and it’s not uncommon for me to put in long days.  I can tell it means a lot to my son and that motivates me,” said Stewart.
            The type of duties Stewart will be assisting with in Baton Rouge are filling out registration forms, serving meals, handing out supplies, or helping with children.  Stewart explained that this project is something that she will have to “play by ear,” because she will have to be flexible and help out wherever needed during the trip.
            “We will be camping, and I think I’m well prepared.  It’s not uncommon to have uncomfortable conditions, but the staff at the SSU library has donated supplies to me, and I feel like even though I may be uncomfortable at times, the residents and volunteers have been there a lot longer,” Stewart said.  “As long as I keep my mind on what I’m supposed to be doing, I will be ok.”
            Stewart recommends taking the Red Cross training.  She said even though we have not had disasters of this scale in Ohio, it would still be worthwhile training for all.
            Stewart has received much support from her colleagues at SSU.  She said that when she asked Tess Midkiff, director of the Clark Memorial Library at SSU, about doing this project, Midkiff did not hesitate to offer her support.  Stewart’s co-workers are also supportive.
            “I was really impressed with the way I received their support, and they’ll have an extra load to pick up while I’m gone, but they didn’t balk at all.  Most workplaces and co-workers wouldn’t offer that type of support,” said Stewart.
             “The Clark Memorial Library staff could not be more proud of Janet,” said Midkiff.  While we will miss her expertise for the two weeks she will be gone, we are happy to support her efforts to serve those who need it most.  She’s a very caring person and I know she will do everything she can to help the citizens of Louisiana who have lost so much.”
            For more information on the Red Cross training program, contact the Red Cross at (740) 354-3293, email blacy@ohiorivervalley.redcross.org, or visit the Red Cross website at http://www.ohiorivervalley.redcross.org/. 

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“The Barber of Seville” continues VRCFA’s 10^th anniversary season

           Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) continues the celebration of its 10^th anniversary season with a lavish production of Rossini’s immortal comic opera, “The Barber of Seville,” on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
            Opera Verdi Europa, one of Europe’s leading opera companies, performs the production, accompanied by a full orchestra. The opera is part of the Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association’s Performing Arts Series.
          “We have been privileged to have wonderful grand opera productions at the VRCFA over the past seasons, but ‘Seville’ is one of the greatest comic operas ever composed,” said Carl Daehler, executive director of the Vern Riffe Center. “The opera includes opera’s most recognizable characters and contains some of the most beloved arias in the repertoire including the famous “Figaro’ aria and the beautiful ‘Una voce poco fa’.”
          Whether you are new to opera or a seasoned veteran, you will soon get caught up in this classic farce full of mistaken identities and enough plot twists for even the best Academy award winning movie. The characters are classic Rossini: the plotting Figaro, the attractive but elusive Rosina, the unsavory Bartolo and the love stricken Count Almaviva.
          “The Barber of Seville” is set in 18^th century Seville, Italy. Rosina is kept under lock and key by her crotchety old custodian Bartolo, who intends to marry her with the aid of the unscrupulous priest Don Basillio, Rosina’s music teacher. All the while, Count Almaviva, an heir of noble blood disguised as a poor student, woos Rosina with the aid of the cunning local barber and general busybody, Figaro. Almaviva eventually gains entry to Bartolo’s house, first as a drunken officer and secondly as a priest, managing to cause total confusion and side splitting laughter by attempting to thwart Bartolo’s evil plans and win Rosina’s hand in marriage.
          Opera Verdi Europa conceived by Ivan Kyurkchiev in 1996, has consistently presented spectacular productions that combine the opera worlds of Bulgaria and the whole of Europe. The company has won critical acclaim for their “super productions” done in large venues across Europe, as well as prestigious opera stages around the world.
          As a special anniversary treat, the Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association is hosting a lavish Italian dinner in the VRCFA’s Howland Recital Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. The pre-concert feast will be accompanied by Italian arias performed by local opera performers Stan Workman and Dawn Burton. For dinner reservations, call Gloria Horsley at (740) 351-3622. Seating is limited. Special arrangements and gifts for the dinner are provided by Simply Flowers. Julia Wisniewski and William McKinley are the co-chairs for this event.
          Tickets for the show are now on sale at the McKinley Box Office with prices range from $15-$36 and special pricing for students, seniors and families. For more information call the box office at (740) 351-3600 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
          Additional funding for the concert is made possible by grants from the Ohio Arts Council, a state agency that supports public programs in the arts, the Scioto Foundation, and by gifts made to the Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association and the SSU Development Foundation. For more information, call the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at (740) 351-3622.

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SSU Welcomes New Sociology Professor

            Shawnee State University (SSU) has welcomed a new assistant professor to the Department of Sociology.  Monique Balsam, Ph.D., began her career with SSU during this quarter.
            “This school is where I had the nicest interviews when I was deciding on where I wanted to work, and the people seemed so friendly.  I felt like I would fit-in here.  I feel extremely comfortable here already and I have very nice colleagues,” said Balsam.
            Balsam is originally from Groningen, the Netherlands.  She obtained her master’s degree in social psychology and organizational psychology at the University of Groningen in 1997.  After graduating, she began a job as a team manager for a publishing company in the Netherlands, but was invited by a professor in Las Vegas, Nev. to begin a research project that interested her.
            “The research project involved a Mormon polygamist community on the border of southern Utah and northern Arizona.  It was just too interesting to pass up, so I quit my job as a team manager, gave up my apartment, and moved to Las Vegas to start the research,” said Balsam.
            Balsam studied for approximately a year-and-a-half at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV). Before her research, colleagues encouraged her to obtain her doctorate degree.  Balsam decided that UNLV had the best sociology department for her studies.  She received scholarships and then pursued her doctorate degree, finishing up in the summer of 2005.
            Balsam was interested in studying divorced and remarried families, so she chose that as her field of study.  She was aware that America had the highest divorce rates in the world, but was shocked that people came from such diverse family backgrounds. 
            “Sociology gave me a good perspective to look at the subject as a whole, and how other institutions in society affect these divorced and remarried families.  My dissertation was about the amount of cohesion between full siblings, step siblings and half siblings within divorced, and remarried families,” said Balsam.
            Balsam teaches Principles of Sociology, Sociology of Family, Gender Sociology, and during winter quarter will also teach Sociology of Aging, and Sociology of Professions and Occupations at SSU.  She believes learning should be fun and hopes that she will teach her students to engage in intellectual thinking, to think about things critically while applying the sociological perspective.
            “I see myself more as a performer or entertainer as opposed to a teacher in my larger classes,” said Balsam.  “I also hope that my upper-level students will learn there are different viewpoints, different opinions, and that we should respect those opinions.”
            Balsam said that being from the Netherlands benefits her students in their ability to think on a global level.
            “I think that I really stimulate my students to think outside of the American box,” said Balsam.  “I give cross-cultural perspectives and I teach about how things are done in other countries.  Students will learn much more about how things are organized in different cultures.”
            Balsam also hopes to stimulate students’ interests in studying abroad for a semester. 
            “Go study abroad, and then transfer your credits back to SSU.  Once you graduate, you may not have time to go study abroad, because you are busy with working, buying a home, and starting your life after college.  Go abroad while you have the chance.  If you cannot go abroad to study, then at least go backpacking for a couple of weeks.  Get exposed to a different culture,” said Balsam.
            In her spare time, Balsam enjoys playing tennis, working out, hiking, and reading.  While she loves the American weather and the friendliness of American people, she misses the small open markets and downtown window shopping areas in the Netherlands.  Balsam’s husband, Kevin, currently lives and works in New York City.  She has not had the chance to see much of Scioto County as yet, because she has been concentrating on becoming comfortable with her new job at SSU, but she has enjoyed a trip down the scenic route between Cincinnati and Scioto County. She also enjoys South Shore, Ky. because there is an Amtrak station there, which reminds her of the train stations in the Netherlands.
            Balsam said that her colleagues have been a pleasure to work with.  She mentioned Stylianos Hadjiyannis, Ph.D., Political Science professor, who assisted her with becoming at ease with SSU and also within the community.
             “I think the Department of Social Sciences is a great department.  I think students get a great education here at SSU,” said Balsam.

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(Article by Shanna Mustard, communications specialist--Office of Communications)

Shawnee State University Alum Graduates
 from Chiropractic School

             Dr. Michael Shane Kamer, a 1999 graduate of Shawnee State University (SSU), proves that SSU graduates can achieve their goals, no matter how high they set them.
            Kamer graduated April 23, 2005 from the Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Mo. He now practices at the Aldrich Chiropractic Center with Dr. Bruce Aldrich. Kamer works mostly with personal injury clients in the Gahanna, Oh. office.
            Kamer’s friends’ marvel at the amount of dedication he has shown to reach his goal of graduating from chiropractic school. Stacy Long, SSU alum and friend, said “the goals that he sets for himself and the determination to make his dreams come true” have allowed him to accomplish so much. Another fellow SSU alum and friend, Ray Bear, added that “the fact that Kamer knows what he wants and has the drive to accomplish it has allowed him to be very successful in everything he has done. His motivation to accomplish more has made me want to further my career with more education.”
            Bear said that Kamer’s sense of humor and talent attracts people to him.  “He is a talented guy who can play music, do magic, and make people feel better with his gift and knowledge of chiropractic techniques,” said Bear. Long said that Kamer’s optimism and peacefulness also attract people to him and make him stand out from others.
            “Shane gave up a well paying job with the railroad in order to finish college and go to chiropractic school. He has tremendous discipline and vision in order to take that chance,” said Brian Saul, fellow SSU alum.
            Kamer worked hard to graduate from SSU. “While at Shawnee, he  worked in the ER at the hospital on the midnight shift,” said Kristy Kamer, his wife, “and then would go straight to being a life guard at the pool while the Golden Bears were swimming.” According to Saul, Kamer also worked his way through school as a magician.
            Kamer knew he wanted to help people and he discovered an alternative to the risks associated with surgery. “Shane made up his mind that he wanted to help people. He started wanting to help people with artificial limbs. He found by researching the vocation of being a chiropractor he could help a lot more people without performing surgery,” said Kamer’s mother-in-law, Barbara Graham.
            According to friends, the support of his wife and his will to excel has allowed Kamer to accomplish so much. “He is a little older and more experienced in life than most people that try to take on a new career. The fact that he knows what he wants and has the drive to accomplish it has allowed him to be very successful in everything he has done,” said Bear.
            Saul believes that Kristy Kramer contributed much to the success of her husband. “Kristy is a key reason he has been so successful. They say behind every good man is a great woman and Kristy is proof of that,” Saul said.
            Kamer also owes part of his success to SSU. “His classes at SSU really helped him a lot when he got into chiropractic school,” said Kristy Kamer, “He really liked going to SSU.”
            Dr. Kamer is proof that with dedication, support, and an SSU degree, anything is possible.

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Commissioner Reiser and Commissioner Crabtree presented Hagop S.Pambookian,Ph.D., professor emeritus at Shawnee State University (SSU), with a resolution on Oct. 6 congratulating him on his retirement from SSU in June and recognizing the contributions he has made to education and to Scioto County in his 50 year career. Pambookian began teaching at SSU in 1987. He was instrumental in creating the psychology program at SSU and promoting cultural diversity through exchange programs. He continues to present his research around the world.

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SSU Welcomes New Children’s Learning Center Secretary

 
            The Children’s Learning Center (CLC) at Shawnee State University (SSU) has a new employee.  Barbara Davis began her job at the CLC in February.
            Davis was born and raised in Portsmouth, and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1973.  She then attended Ohio Dominican University for a couple of years, and finished her degree at Ohio State University in 1977, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
            “I was intrigued by psychology, and had considered a career in counseling,” said Davis.
            Davis’s job at CLC mainly includes clerical and secretarial duties, and sometimes she acts as nurse for the children, taking care of them if they are ill.  She enjoys the friendly environment of her job and being with the children.
            “The best part of this job is that everyone who works here wants to be here, and I believe that being around the children is the most rewarding experience of the job,” said Davis.
            Aside from working at the CLC, Davis enjoys hobbies such as flower and vegetable gardening, cooking, quilting, and card-making.  Davis and her husband, George, have two sons, Geordie, 22 is attending law school, and Stuart, 20 works for the City of Portsmouth.
            “I’m just really happy to be part of this university, and I very much like the CLC, I think it’s a very valuable asset to the university.  I’m happy to be part of such a positive, growing influence for our community,” said Davis.

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Women’s Forum to hold Self Defense Clinic

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Women’s Forum Steering Committee will hold a Women’s Self Defense Clinic in the Baxter Lounge of the University Center on Oct. 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
            Elaine Wilson, a senior English Generalist Major with Linguistics minor at SSU, is chairperson of the Student Events Committee.  The Women’s Forum Steering Committee had given some suggestions for events to be held this quarter, and she chose the self defense clinic as the best event to hold.
            “I decided a “self defense clinic for women” would best serve the student body, and although Women’s Forum membership is not limited to women only, this event is,” said Wilson.
            Mark Russell, a programmer and analyst for SSU’s University Information Services (UIS), will be offering his expertise for the clinic.  Wilson said he is well-qualified in karate and has recruited at least one person to serve as “attacker” for the day, so participants in the clinic may practice their new skills.
            For more information on this event, please contact Elaine Wilson at wilsone@shawnee.edu.

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 Major Computer Game Development Conference
to be held at SSU

             Shawnee State University (SSU) will host the Shawnee Conference 3.0, a major computer game development conference on Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA.)  This event will include presentations from computer game industry leaders from around the nation as well as SSU faculty members.
            Registration and networking will begin at 9 a.m. in the Main Theater of the VRCFA, with a welcome by Stephen Donohue, vice president and general counsel at SSU.  A conference opening will follow, presented by Gary Little, President, Information Technology Alliance of Appalachian Ohio.
            The conference Keynote speaker will be Eric Johnston, senior software engineer at LucasArts.  Johnston lives in San Francisco and has a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from U.C. Berkeley. He began writing games for LucasArts in 1989. In addition to computer game programming, he has worked as an engineer at NASA, a stunt man, a television actor, and a flying trapeze instructor.
            Other speakers will include Michael Zyda, director of the GamePipe Laboratory at the Viterbi School of Engineering in Del Ray, Ca.; Laura Kerbyson, college instructor at Washington State Community College in Marietta, Ohio; David Levine, director of the Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center; Robin Chenoweth-McShaffry, co-founder of http://mary-margaret.com; Mia Consalvo, assistant professor and computer game researcher from Ohio University; and Bill Sams, assistant provost and Ohio University CIO.
            This event will give students a glimpse of the exciting career opportunities in computer animation, computer game development, computer graphics, simulation, and more.  Educators who attend will see applications of leading edge technologies that would be beneficial in the classroom. 
            Faculty from SSU such as Tom Stead, Greg Lyons, and Paul Yost will also be giving presentations.  Stead will talk about the degree program SSU offers in computer game development.  Lyons will digitally build animated characters, and Yost will hold discussions on the importance and concepts of the computer game development degrees at SSU.
            The cost of this event is $25 for the general public, and $5 for students.  Registration is necessary and may be completed by calling (740) 351-3390, or (866) 672- 8778.  If mailing in payment, send to Shawnee State University, University Outreach Services, 940 Second Street. Portsmouth, Ohio 45662.  Make checks payable to Shawnee State University, with Shawnee Conference 3.0 identified. 
            For more information please contact Vicci Felts, University Outreach Services representative by emailing vfelts@shawnee.edu or calling (740) 353-0440, or visit http://ovidtagames.org/shawnee/. 

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 SSU’s Women’s Forum Accepting Submissions for 2006 Women’s Edition of the Silhouette and the Naming of the Publication

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Women’s Forum is now accepting works of creative short stories, essays, poetry and various art forms (photographs, drawings, and ceramics) for the upcoming third edition Women’s Edition of the Silhouette.  Faculty, staff, students and alumni may submit works.
            The guidelines for submitting work is the work must be unpublished and original.  Submissions may be dropped off in an envelope marked “Women’s Forum” to the English and Humanities Department, Massie Hall room 433, or forwarded electronically to Elsie Shabazz, secretary of the department, at eshabazz@shawnee.edu by 5 p.m., Jan. 6, 2006.  All submissions must be clearly marked with name of the contact, including a local telephone number and email address.
            There is also a contest to name the Women’s Forum literary