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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
april 3, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator) 

SSU UNIVERSITY OUTREACH SERVICES OFFERING TRIP TO SPAIN 

           Experience the allure of Spain at an affordable price September 1 through the 11.
           Shawnee State University’s (SSU) Office of University Outreach Services is coordinating the trip. Cathy Mullins, academic grants officer and assistant to the provost will host the “Culture and Cuisine: La Rioja, Spain: A Travel and Learn Experience in the Spanish Wine Region” trip.
          “The trip is designed for both community residents and SSU students,” Mullins said. “Students can take it for credit and community members interested in wine making can spend some time in Spain at a pretty good price.”
          Mullins said the tour is in cooperation with the Universidad De La Rioja who has set up a schedule that includes some classes.
          “For instance on the day we talk about the process of wine making, we visit the winery,” Mullins said. “We will visit the monasteries, talk about the culture and history of Spain and learn the basics of the Spanish language.”
          Mullins said participants will also visit the world famous Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and spend two days in Madrid. 
          The cost for the trip is $2,995 per person with an initial deposit of $595 due upon sign-up. The remaining balance is due by July 15. A payment plan is available. Mullins said after the initial $595 payment is made, three payments of $800 will be due on May 1, June 15 and July 15. Those wanting to take the trip for class credit will pay the current tuition rates for four credit hours in addition to the cost of the trip.
          “I think anybody who likes to travel, who would like to spend some time in Spain would enjoy this trip,” Mullins said.
          The trip is limited to 10 people. For more information or to sign up call Mullins at (740) 351-3412 or e-mail her cmullins@shawnee.edu. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
april 3, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

(Article by Shanna Mustard, Communications Specialist) 

FINLOW TO PRESENT AT ANTEC 

            David Finlow, Ph.D., associate professor of plastics engineering technology at Shawnee State University (SSU), will present a paper at the annual technical conference (ANTEC) of the Society of Plastics Engineers in May.
            The conference, which this year will be held in Charlotte, N.C., will attract plastics engineering professionals from throughout the United States and around the world.
            Finlow’s paper is entitled “Teaching Polymer Processing Principles to Engineering Technology Undergraduate Students Utilizing a Positive, Dimensional Approach.”
            “Since we didn’t have any students who were working on research this year, I thought I would submit a paper,” said Finlow. “We’ve had students present the past two years. One of my long term goals is to have students from SSU present each year but that will take some time to establish.”
            Finlow, who has taught at SSU since 1999, based his paper on his classroom experiences, specifically with the “Advanced Processing” (ETPL 345) plastics engineering technology class at SSU. The class studies the various theories of processing plastics.
            “I think I’ve developed a particular teaching style, which is hopefully beneficial to our students,” Finlow said. “I look forward to sharing with educators at this conference.”
            According to Finlow, approximately 1200 to 1500 presenters will attend the conference, which will run May 7-11. Finlow, who will present during a session for plastics educators will attend the conference with five SSU students.
            For more information on the ANTEC conference, visit www.4spe.org. To learn more about SSU’s plastics engineering technology program, visit www.shawnee.edu.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
april 4, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

SOPAA REVIEW
LORD OF THE DANCE
By John Leasure
                                    “DANCE” LORDS IT OVER ALL OTHERS
                                    Encore Performance Scheduled for April 7
            To call Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance” the event of the Southern Ohio Performing Art Association (SOPAA) season does not do it justice. 
            On March 28, a sell-out audience of 1,100 at Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) stood and cheered through two encores and reluctantly left the theater feeling both exhilarated and physically spent from the two hour dance extravaganza they had just witnessed.
             The entire evening was breathtaking, moving, wonderful – and coming back. 
             “Lord of the Dance” is returning to the Riffe Center for a special encore edition on Friday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. 
            “Lord of the Dance” is a ballet of traditional Irish and Celtic dance and music.  It tells its story in dance and music using the runes and symbols of the ancient Celtic cultures. 
            The dancing is fast, fierce and performed with the precision of a military drill team.  Beautiful women, handsome men, and the eternal battle between good and evil are all part of this remarkable theater piece.
            The dancing leads are rotated among three individuals with the company.  Fergal McCrossan dances the  “Lord of the Dance” role with an air of Irish cockiness and sexuality that demands attention.  His rapid-fire dancing and command of the stage made him the center of attention whenever he appeared.
            To counterpoint McCrossan’s hero, there is a villain, Don Dorcha, the Dark Lord, danced by Shaun Casey.  His dancing ability equals McCrossan’s, but with a sinister and malevolent air that makes his character’s intentions unmistakable.  In act two, the Lord and Dark Lord battle it out with all the fierceness of a real battle, but in reality it is a spectacular duel of their flashing feet and the gunfire-like quality of their taps.
            The ladies are also well in evidence.  The two female dancing leads are exceptional. The beautiful Katrina Hesketh as Saorise, the Irish Colleen, seems feather light as she dances the “good girl” role. 
            Mairead McCargo danced the role of Morrighan, the Temptress, dressed in red and with hip action that speaks to things other than dancing. She, too, is a powerful presence on stage as she tempts the Lord of the Dance away from Saorise. 
            Tying the themes and dances together is Rebecca Wilkinson as the golden dressed Little Spirit.  She begins and ends the two acts with an effortless ability.  I saw no strings but ,she too was airy in her dancing and presence.
            The exciting ensemble numbers danced by the entire company are some of the most memorable elements of Flatley’s touring productions. The dancing precision and technique, the glorious costuming, the magnificent sets, special effects and dramatic lighting all contributed to this exceptional evening.
            If you want to experience “Lord of the Dance” for the first time, or enjoy this beautiful show again (with possibly others dancing the leads), call the McKinley Box Office at (740) 351-3600.
            This is a rare second chance and word of mouth will surely spread like wildfire.  This is a show NOT to be missed. Since this is the ninth year of the tour, who knows how much longer it will continue to perform in North America.
            The local appearance of “Lord of the Dance” at Shawnee State’s Riffe Center is presented by the SOPAA and SSU. The sponsor of this performance and the Broadway Series is the Southern Ohio Medical Center.
            ”Lord of the Dance”  will present a special encore performance on Friday, April 7, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. at  SSU’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
            Call the Vern Riffe Center McKinley Box Office at 740.351.3600 for ticket information.
 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
april 4, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator) 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES BEING HELD AT SSU 

           Debt elimination, photography, floral design and landscaping are some of the classes being offered through Shawnee State University’s (SSU) Office of University Outreach Services.
          “We have several new classes,” said Megan Horne, program manager. “We have a series of classes on how to publish your book, taught by Keith Taylor.”
          A series of three classes, “Getting Published I” will be offered on both April 12 and May 3. The second class in the series will be offered on April 19 or May 10 while the third class will be offered on April 26 or May 17. The class will be offered from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $19 per course or $49 for all three classes.
          Another new class being offered on April 4, 11, and 18 and May 2, 9 and 16 is “Photojournalism 101” taught by SSU graduate Michael Butcher, a photographer for The Pike County News Watchman.
          “The instructor wants to teach common everyday people who aren’t necessarily into journalism as a profession how to take pictures that can be sold to a newspaper or to a magazine as a hobby,” Horne said.
          The class will be taught from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $59.
          “We also have a variety of courses that are certification programs that we offer through an on-line vendor, Gatlin Education Services. They cover a wide variety of professional certifications from the health industry to computers, legal and business professions,” Horne said. “We have a wide variety of classes offered through Education to Go that are personal development courses such as debt elimination, genealogy and travel among others.
          Horne said coming this summer to SSU is the first- ever “Quilters Cottage” July 30 through August 4th. Classes will be offered for beginners through advanced quilters and taught by experienced instructors. Participants may choose to reside on campus during the week or commute from home.
           Another quilting class “21st Century Quiltmaking for Beginners” will be taught on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 11, 18, May 2, 9 and 23.
          Old favorites will be offered once again such as Kendo-Japanese fencing, cake decorating, oil painting, floral design and more.
          “Classes go through late March, April and May. They all have different fees depending on the hours of instruction involved,” Horne said. “Some require supplies or materials students can bring with them.”
          For more information on the community education classes being offered, contact Horne at (740) 351-3535.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator) 

TICKETS ON SALE FOR MTV CAMPUS INVASION TOUR 
                                                                                     

            Tickets go on sale Monday, April 10 at the Welcome Center in the University Center for the mtvU Campus Invasion Tour 2006 May 3rd at Shawnee State University (SSU). Tickets are $16 for SSU students and staff and $21 for the general public. The show starts at 8 p.m. in the James A. Rhodes Athletic Center.
          Three groups make up this year’s mtvU Tour: Motion City Soundtrack; Straylight Run; and Hellogoodbye.
          “We’re proud to have mtvU returning for the second time to SSU,” said Wayne Allen, senior photography major and Student Programming Board (SPB) member. “This is going to be a great show for all who attend.”
          Winner of the “Best Emerging Artist” award at the mtvU Awards, Motion City Soundtrack is a power-pop rock quintet formed in 1999. The group is known for such songs as “When You’re Around” and “The Future Freaks Me Out.” Their most recent album “Commit This to Memory” was released in 2005.
               With their self-titled album, Straylight Run has recently completed a full tour of the United States.  Their video “Hands in the Sky” has been a favorite among college students earning a heavy rotation on mtvU. The group’s hits include “Existentialism on Prom Night.”
          From Huntington Beach, Calif. the group Hellogoodbye is best known for its comedic songwriting. Their songs include, “Jesse Buy Nothing……Go to Prom Anyways” and “Bonnie Taylor Shakedown 2K1.” They took first place in the recent MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout battle-of-the-bands competition.
          The mtvU Campus Invasion Tour is the highlight of SSU’s annual Springfest celebration, May 1
through 5.
           For more information about purchasing tickets call (740) 351-3217 or visit http://www.mtvu.com/uconnect/campus_invasion_tour/.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator) 

EBAY:SELLING BASICS CLASS AT SSU 

          Another “eBay: Selling Basics” workshop will be held on April 18 at Shawnee State University (SSU) from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in room 152 of Kricker Hall.
          Offered through the SSU Office of Business and Industry Training, the class will be taught by Angella Boulay.
          “Angella Boulay has been selling on eBay for over five years and has been a ‘Gold-level Power Seller’ for over two years,” said Brenda Covert, manager of Business and Industry Training. “She will teach the basics of successful selling, how to maximize sales and income and tips for selling on eBay.”
          The cost for the workshop is $49, which includes an eBay workbook.
          “Participants will learn how to open an account, research and create listings, monitor listings and complete transactions,” Covert said. “This workshop is for anyone who has been thinking about selling an item on eBay’s online auction.”
          For more information or to sign up for the class, call (740) 351-3304.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator) 

TALENT SCHEDULED FOR FIRST SSU BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES 

          Five talented musicians will kick off the new Shawnee State University (SSU) “Brown Bag Concert Series” on Wednesday, April 12 at noon at the University Center (UC).
          Scheduled to perform are: Karen Zimmer, Outreach Services representative who will sing and play the piano, Dorothy Jenkins, a community member and possible future SSU student who will sing and play the guitar and SSU students Joshua Cash and Michael Hall who will present instrumental performances. Hall will also play accompaniment for Bill Hannah, who will sing and emcee the event.
         The event is free. Those who attend are invited to bring their lunch or purchase a box lunch for $5 at the cafeteria.
          Another “Brown Bag” concert is planned for April 26th and the entertainment for that event will be released soon. Hannah is hoping to make the concert series an annual event.
          “It is up to the audience whether the lunch series will continue,” Hannah said. “I have musicians for May as well if it draws a good crowd.”
          Each concert will present a different musical style. All faculty, staff, students and community members may set up an audition by contacting Hannah at (740) 351-3318.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, communications coordinator) 

FESTIVAL OF FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT PLANNED FOR SSU 

           A new event, the Festival of Faculty Achievement, is coming to Shawnee State University (SSU) April 18 and 19th.
          “The idea is to honor the work of our faculty, their research, the presentations they offer and the scholarly endeavors they pursue,” said Tess Midkiff, head librarian at the Clark Memorial Library and one of the coordinators of the event.  “We’re going to have a physical display of the faculty’s articles, books, and artwork so the community and campus can see their work.”
          The festival is being held at the Clark Memorial Library in conjunction with the Ohio River Festival of Books to be held on April 28 and 29 at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, W. Va.
          “Libraries around the tri-state are co-sponsoring the Ohio River Festival of Books,” said Connie Salyers Stone, associate director public services at the library. “We will have a link on their main web-page with our faculty’s achievements.”
          The Festival of Faculty Achievement will open the evening of April 18th with a reception at 6 p.m. in the library. Midkiff said following the reception three faculty members, Jeff Bauer, Ph.D., geology professor; Michael Olugbile II, M.F.A., senior instructor ceramics; and Darren Harris-Fain, Ph.D., associate English professor, will present their work.
          “Dr. Jeff Bauer will be speaking about geology. Professor Olugbile will be showing slides of his artwork and Dr. Darren Harris-Fain will be talking about his new book, a retrospective on 20th century science fiction and literature,” Midkiff said.
          On April 19 other faculty members will present their work from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Library. Presenters will be: Jinlu Li, Ph.D., mathematics professor; John Whittaker, Ph.D., assistant professor mathematical sciences; Brian Richards, adjunct English professor; Mark Mirabello, Ph.D., associate professor European history; and Patsy Todt.
          Others who will have work on display include: Dr. Gene Beckett; Dr. Phil Blau; Dr. Frank Byrne; Dr. Julia Coll; Professor Shirley Crothers-Marley; Dr. Mary Dilliard; Dr. Tony Dzik; Dr. Andrew Feight; Dr. David Finlow; Dr. Jim Flavin; Professor Crystal Gifford; Dr. Stylianos Hadiyannis; Professor Terry Hapney; Dr. Deborah Knutson; Professor Allyson Klutenkamper; Dr. Barb Kunkle; Dr. Mary Linde; Dr. Nick Meriwether; Dr. Robert Mauldin; Dr. Michael Powell; Professor Christine Raber;  Dr. Darrell Rudmann; Dr. Tim Scheurer; and Dr. John Valentine.
          “The list of participants is very impressive and we know that not everyone has submitted what they have created,” Salyers Stoner said. “The work we have received is very impressive for SSU.”
            The Clark Memorial Library has created a special web-page with information about the Festival of Faculty Achievement. Midkiff said people can go to www.shawnee.edu, click on the Clark Memorial Library link, then the Festival of Faculty Achievement logo or access http://www.shawnee.edu/off/cml/FacAch/Fest1.htm for a schedule of events and a listing of the faculty’s publications and works.
          “We definitely encourage the community to come and learn what our faculty is doing and to hear about their achievements and intellectual pursuits,” Midkiff said.                                      

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

(Article by Stephanie Smith, Communications Specialist) 

MATHUEWS WINS AWARD OF MERIT FOR PHOTOGRAPH 

            Michelle Mathuews, a senior at Shawnee State University (SSU), has received the National Photo Awards (NPA) Photo Contest award of merit for her photograph titled, “Anne & Andy.”
             “I’m a member of the Ohio Art League which notifies members of opportunities to enter contests,” said Mathuews, a Chillicothe resident who majors in fine arts with a concentration in photography.  “I wasn’t expecting to win; I was surprised by an envelope in the mail saying I had won.”
            The NPA, established in 2003, is one of the leaders in online and mail-in photo contests, offering a place for photographers to compete.   They help photographers improve their skills as well as display and share their photos with a worldwide audience.
           Mathuews said she is influenced by Jim Marshall, best known for his candid, unstaged pictures of jazz and rock legends. 
            “The way he composes his work really intrigues me,” said Mathuews. 
            She plans to graduate from SSU this spring and hopes to work at a Columbus portrait studio which has shown interest in her work.  She also hopes to show her work at the student art show held annually at SSU. 
            Mathuews also enjoys drawing, cooking, and works at the Clark Memorial Library on campus.  She has recently entered work in the Ohio Art League’s annual juried show.
            Mathuews’ winning photograph, “Anne & Andy” can be viewed at http://www.nationalphotoawards.com/photocontestawardsofmerit3.html.  For more information on the NPA, visit  http://www.nationalphotoawards.com/index.html.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

(Article by Stephanie Smith, Communications Specialist) 

CELEBRATION OF SCHOLARSHIP TO BE HELD AT SSU 

            The 2nd annual Celebration of Scholarship Undergraduate Conference will be held May 18 at Shawnee State University (SSU).  The conference is designed to celebrate students’ academic and creative achievements and also features guest speakers.
            “This event showcases the efforts and talents of students who have conducted research or have creative projects in art, education, mathematics, business, social sciences, humanities, health sciences, natural sciences or engineering technology,” said Gary Gemmer, conference director.  “It is an excellent opportunity for students to present in a formal setting.”
            This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Alan Wolfe, professor and director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life at Boston College.  His latest book, “Return to Greatness: How America Lost Its Sense of Purpose and What it Needs to Do to Recover It,” offers a take on American national identity and purpose.
            Invited speaker is Bristol, England native Dr. Hazel Barton, Ashland Endowed Professor of Integrative Sciences at Northern Kentucky University, and director of the National Speleological Society.   She examines microbial communities in caves and is also an avid cave explorer and cartographer and has appeared in an Imax movie, “Journey into Amazing Caves.”
             The deadline to register for the event is April 21 and registration forms can be obtained by contacting Gary Gemmer at (740) 351-3341, emailing ggemmer@shawnee.edu or by contacting Marilyn Mangus at (740) 351-3456.  Students must have a faculty mentor or sponsor and are encouraged to submit proposals as soon as possible in order to ensure a place in the program.
            “As a participant, this is a unique opportunity to develop and polish your presentation skills, to gain recognition of your scholarly activities, and to list the experience on your resume and/or graduate school application,” said Gemmer.  “Basically, you would expand your abilities necessary for success in the job market and in graduate school.”
            The conference is open to all faculty, students, staff, and community members and is funded in part by the United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC) and the SSU Development Foundation.
            “Last year I was told by students and faculty that this event was highly appreciated,” said Gemmer.  “We hope this year’s event will be as successful as the last.”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
april 12, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
 TO MEET APRIL 21st 

            The Shawnee State University (SSU) Board of Trustees will meet Friday, April 21st 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 Howard/Ketter
Room.

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
april 12, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

(Article by Shanna Mustard, Communications Specialist) 

                                          WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD FAIR HELD AT SSU
            Screams of jubilation filled the James A. Rhodes Athletic Center on Shawnee State University’s (SSU) campus Thursday, April 6, 2006 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
             Nearly 300 children, ages three to five, from 14 area programs attended the Week of the Young Child Fair. The fair, the result of collaboration between various community children’s organizations and SSU’s Dr. Miller and Genevieve Toombs Children’s Learning Center (CLC), provided the students and volunteers a day of learning and fun.
            “This event engages the students,” said Barbara Warnock, an instructor in the Occupational Therapy (OT) department at SSU who volunteered at an obstacle course along with 11 OT students. “This event provides community participation and allows the volunteers to look at child development and facilitating interaction. It has been a nice collaboration for the community.”
            Brittany McGraw, a senior early childhood education student at SSU, volunteered at the tattoo station.
            “It’s been a lot of fun,” said McGraw. “It’s amazing to see all of these kids enjoying themselves.”
            Nancy Clark, a teacher at the Head Start ELI program in Portsmouth, appreciates the fair and brings her students each year.
            “This is super,” said Clark. “The kids have a great time and it’s very educational. The fair is great. We come every year because the kids enjoy it.”
            Students from Bloom Vernon Even Start, South Webster Head Start, Vernon Head Start, Farley Square Head Start, West End Day Care Head Start, Portsmouth City Even Start, Minford Even Start, Northwest Even Start, Carousel Center, Head Start ELI, Portsmouth City Preschool, Union Head Start, Head Start Home Base, and SSU’s CLC attended the fair.
            “SSU is proud to host the annual National Association for the Education of Young Children ‘Children’s Fair,’” said Cindy Ferguson, director of SSU’s CLC. “This great learning experience for university students and young children is a direct result of the campus community and teams of caring, committed professionals from the community.”           

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
april 12, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator) 

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR TO BE HELD AT SSU 

           The fourth annual Summer Opportunities Fair sponsored by the Office of University Outreach Services at Shawnee State University (SSU) will be held Thursday, April 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA).
          “We invite outside organizations to the fair such as the Girl Scouts, area museums and other organizations who have opportunities for kids during the summer and allow them to promote their activities to the public,” said Megan Horne, program manager, University Outreach Services.
          At the Summer Opportunities Fair, Horne said there will be information about the SSU summer sports camps which will be held at Earl Thomas Conley Park the week of June 12-16. She said there will also be information about other classes that will be offered this summer at SSU.
          “The academic classes and the arts and crafts classes that are usually held at the same time as the sports camps, will be held on Fridays this summer,” said Horne. “The children will have more options for things to do during the summer through SSU. It won’t just be a one week camp.”
          The drawing, science and cake decorating classes that were formerly offered through the Explore Your Future Program the same week as the sports camp will be offered this summer on the following Fridays: June 23, 30, July 7 and 14.
          Horne said parents can find out which courses are being offered this summer by visiting the Summer Opportunities Fair.
          “Parents should come to the fair to get information on our summer camp as well as other camps held on campus and in the community,” Horne said. “Those who attend will also get a special discount card that they can mail back with their registration within a week to get a special discount for participating in the Summer Opportunities Fair.”
          In addition to information about summer camps Horne said the students from Cirque d’Art will perform as well as a clown.  Local radio station “MIX 99.3” will also be broadcasting live from the Summer Opportunities Fair.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
april 12, 2006 

Contact:
Jeff Perez, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 352-5566
E-mail: jperez@shawnee.edu 

(Article by Stephanie Smith, Communications Specialist) 

SSU ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM RECEIVES ACCREDITATION 

            Shawnee State University’s (SSU) Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) has received accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAHEEP), becoming one of only 345 accredited undergraduate programs in the nation and joining the ranks of eight other state institutions in Ohio, such as Ohio State University, Ohio University and Kent State.
             “The reasons for seeking accreditation were two-fold,” said Tony Ward, program leader of the athletic education training program.  “First, the internship route to national certification was eliminated in December of 2003, meaning only graduates from CAHEEP accredited curricula are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam and state licensure exam.  Secondly, accreditation is the ‘gold standard’ for quality assurance of any academic program.  This means we are in compliance with the most up-to-date standards for athletic trainer preparations.”
            Ward said this achievement was only possible due to the commitment and funding SSU has given to the athletic program. 
            “Between building and equipping a state-of-the-art athletic training room in the Rhodes Athletic Center and adding additional faculty and staff for the ATEP, the university has invested in excess of $100,000,” said Ward.
            “I think the accreditation program is a wonderful step forward,” said Nicole Eveland, SSU senior majoring in natural science with a concentration in athletic training.  “Not only will this benefit the students who are in the program, but it shows SSU’s seriousness about the education it offers and the caliber of students graduating from the program.  Accreditation makes the process of getting into graduate school much easier.”
             “I'm exceptionally proud of this achievement,” said Steven D. Rader, Ph.D., interim chair, Department of Business Administration and program leader/professor, sport studies.  “It represents the culmination of hard work on Ward's part, combined with the administration's commitment to making sure we had the faculty, facilities, equipment, and resources necessary to make this happen.  I'm excited about the future of the ATEP.  It has the chance to become one of our signature programs and adds to an already strong health sciences program.”
              “Gaining accreditation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of those who spearheaded this process and persevered through it,” said Stephanie Mazerolle, Ph.D., assistant professor of athletic training.  “I am proud to be part of this university’s growth and success.”
            Ward said the ATEP will continue to adapt and evolve to better prepare SSU students for the ever-changing work environment of athletic training.

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SSU Board of Trustees
Special Board Meeting April 22, 2006

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Board of Trustees will meet on Saturday, April 22, at 9 a.m. in the Gahanna Room, Marriott Hotel at Columbus Airport, 1375 North Cassady Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.  This meeting is a Board retreat; no action items are on the agenda

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Kathleen Blake Yancey, Ph.D., to present at SSU

                                             SSU TO HOST COMPOSITION SCHOLAR
             Shawnee State University (SSU) will host Kathleen Blake Yancey, Ph.D., a leading writing composition scholar, on Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Flohr Lecture Hall of the Clark Memorial Library.
            Yancey will present as part of the “Fostering Critical Thinking and Significant Learning through Writing” initiative. She has published more than 50 articles and chapters and has written or reviewed nine books.  
            Yancey, a current English professor at Florida State University where she directs the rhetoric graduate program, serves as vice president of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). She formerly served as chair of the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) and as president of the Council of Writing Program Administrators. She co-founded the journal “Assessing Writing.”
            Her lecture, “The Role of Writing in Engaging Students and Enhancing Learning,” will focus on portfolios and multimedia presentations in the classroom and will be geared towards educators and future educators.
            “We are trying to get writing in the disciplines initiative started,” said Tim Scheurer, Ph.D., chair of the Department of English and Humanities at SSU. “We want to teach professors ways to develop good assignments so they can get the results they are looking for.”
            The SSU Development Foundation provided funding for the free lecture, which is open to the public.
            Scheurer, Shannon Lawson, assistant professor of English at SSU, and Debra Knutson, assistant professor of English and director of composition at SSU, organized the event for the Department of English and Humanities.
            “The English department wants to be the place for any student or professor in any discipline who would like to develop their writing skills or those of their students,” Scheurer said. “We are working towards this with our Reading and Writing Center and we hope this lecture helps further this goal.”

 

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                                             SCIOTO FOUNDATION AWARDS SSU $50,000
             The Scioto Foundation has awarded Shawnee State University (SSU) up to $50,000 from the Bess and Marie Pixley Fund for the “Summer College for High School Students” program.
            “This is the third year we will offer this program,” said Megan Horne, University Outreach Services (UOS) manager, who oversees the summer program.
            The five-week program allows high school students who have completed their junior year to attend classes at SSU and live on campus for the first session of summer quarter. The students take up to eight credit hours and attend the same classes as SSU students.
            There has been much interest in the program in the past.
            “I’ve had inquiries from California, Switzerland, and Pennsylvania who found out about the program on the Internet over the last few years,” Horne said. “They have said there aren’t opportunities like this in their area.”
            According to Horne, SSU discounts tuition by 75 percent for students participating in the “Summer College for High School Students” program. However, students who live outside of SSU’s in-state tuition range can expect to pay more.
            “We focus on juniors going into their senior year,” Horne said. “If they attend this year, students can come back into the program at the end of their senior year as a bridge student with the intention of attending SSU in the fall. These students work as assistant resident advisors (RA’s) and serve in a leadership role.”
            Students must be college-bound and demonstrate success in their classes through their transcript.
            “We would like a 3.0 GPA but we have accepted students with lower averages,” Horne said. “There can be so many factors in a student’s background other than a high GPA that make them a good candidate.”
            Up to 25 students can participate in the program. The classes students take can be applied to high school requirements, in some situations, as well as to college curriculum.
            “Some high schools will even allow students to apply the classes they take through this program to their high school credits so they can graduate early,” said Horne.
            The Scioto Foundation grant pays for the administration of the program, student meals, and assists with student housing and miscellaneous group expenses such as travel and T-shirts.
            “Students pay 25 percent of their tuition, most of their housing fees, and books,” Horne said. “The student cost for the program averages only about $700, depending on which classes they take. The students and their parents can also apply for a short-term loan to split the cost into installments.”  
            For more information, contact Megan Horne at (740) 351-3535 or email mhorne@shawnee.edu.

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TICKETS ON SALE FOR MTV CAMPUS INVASION TOUR 
                                                                                     

            Tickets go on sale Monday, April 10 at the Welcome Center in the University Center for the mtvU Campus Invasion Tour 2006 May 3rd at Shawnee State University (SSU). Tickets are $16 for SSU students and staff and $21 for the general public. The show starts at 8 p.m. in the James A. Rhodes Athletic Center.
          Three groups make up this year’s mtvU Tour: Motion City Soundtrack; Straylight Run; and Hellogoodbye.
          “We’re proud to have mtvU returning for the second time to SSU,” said Wayne Allen, senior photography major and Student Programming Board (SPB) member. “This is going to be a great show for all who attend.”
          Winner of the “Best Emerging Artist” award at the mtvU Awards, Motion City Soundtrack is a power-pop rock quintet formed in 1999. The group is known for such songs as “When You’re Around” and “The Future Freaks Me Out.” Their most recent album “Commit This to Memory” was released in 2005.
               With their self-titled album, Straylight Run has recently completed a full tour of the United States.  Their video “Hands in the Sky” has been a favorite among college students earning a heavy rotation on mtvU. The group’s hits include “Existentialism on Prom Night.”
          From Huntington Beach, Calif. the group Hellogoodbye is best known for its comedic songwriting. Their songs include, “Jesse Buy Nothing……Go to Prom Anyways” and “Bonnie Taylor Shakedown 2K1.” They took first place in the recent MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout battle-of-the-bands competition.
          The mtvU Campus Invasion Tour is the highlight of SSU’s annual Springfest celebration, May 1
through 5.
           For more information about purchasing tickets call (740) 351-3217 or visit http://www.mtvu.com/uconnect/campus_invasion_tour/.

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                         WOMEN’S FORUM BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT TO BE HELD
                                                    DURING SPRING 5K BEAR RUN/WALK 
            The Shawnee State University (SSU) Women’s Forum is inviting SSU Bear Run/Walk participants to help highlight breast cancer awareness. 
            The Women’s Forum will provide a free breast cancer awareness t-shirt to those who will wear the shirt as they participate in the spring 5K Bear Run/Walk to be held May 10 at 6 p.m. 
            “The Women’s Forum Steering Committee is excited about this event,” said Barbara Duncan, committee member and SSU dental hygiene professor.
            Those who wish to participate must email Duncan at bduncan@shawnee.edu with the confirmation of participation and t-shirt size.  Participants will receive the t-shirt in the Bear Run/Walk packet available in the Rhodes Athletic Center gymnasium prior to the event.
            The deadline to register for the Women’s Forum breast cancer awareness event is April 24. 
            The Bear Run/Walk, a fast, flat, out and back course down historic Front Street and along the Ohio River, is free to all faculty, students and staff and their family, alumni, and the Golden Bears.  Community members can participate for $10 by registering before May 9, or pay $15 the day of the race.  Checks are payable to SSU.  In addition to registering for the breast cancer awareness event, participants must complete a registration form and return it to Jeff Hamilton, race coordinator.  The forms can be obtained in the Rhodes Athletic Center, rooms 108 or 111, and can be mailed to SSU, 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662.           
            For more information call (740) 351-3285.

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Bill Hannah, associate director of Instructional Technology at Shawnee State University (SSU) sings during the first “Brown Bag Concert” on Thursday, April 12 in the University Center. Another noon concert is planned for Wednesday, April 26. Scheduled to perform are: Shane Harris, SSU student, Jeff Baron, a reporter for The Portsmouth Daily Times and Nick Meriwether, associate philosophy professor at SSU.
 

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SGA STUDENTS BECOME CERTIFIED AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE 

            Four Shawnee State University (SSU) Student Government Association (SGA) members earned certification during the 2006 National Conference on Student Leadership (NCSL) in Nashville, Tenn. at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, April 1 through 4.  The conference theme, “Keep the Flame Alive!” offered hands-on, interactive workshops, problem solving sessions, and structured networking opportunities for students to become stronger leaders on campus.
            Students who received certification are John Campbell, SGA secretary majoring in English and social studies; Nicole Eveland, who majors in science with an athletic training concentration; Wayne Allen, majoring in photography/imaging, and Jennifer Bourne, health management major.
            “Certification is a great idea for those who want to be recognized as a student leader on campus,” said Eveland.  “It provides resources necessary to be an active leader in the campus community.”
            To receive certification, the SGA members attended four educational sessions that dealt with topics such as how to run effective meetings, time management, communication and creativity.  After attending the sessions, each member was required to take a 100 question test and score at least 70 percent in order to become certified.
            “By attending the sessions, we learned how to inspire people to make campus life a better experience,” said Eveland.
            “This has been a good learning experience,” said Allen.  “I feel we are now better equipped to provide leadership to the students of SSU.”
            For more information on the SGA, visit http://www.shawnee.edu/gov/sga/index.html.  

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                  PRESENTATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS WORKSHOP TO BE HELD AT SSU
            Do you have trouble talking in front of groups?  Do you want to be more confident when speaking at meetings?  Would you like to calm your nerves and polish your communication and presentation skills?
Shawnee State University’s (SSU) Office of Business and Industry Training will be holding a workshop, “Presentation & Communication Skills: Don’t be Afraid to Speak Up!” on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC), room 205.
            “In changing times, one thing is constant,” said Brenda Covert, manager of Business and Industry Training.  “People with the skills and courage to present information effectively have the power to persuade, motivate, and sell more of their ideas, products, and services.  This seminar provides an energizing communication program that will help participants overcome fears whether they are in front of groups as small as one or as large as a thousand.”
            Instructor Tammy Moore, M.B.A., human resources officer at the Scioto County Department of Job and Family Services, received her master’s degree in business administration from Capital University in Columbus, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from SSU.  Moore is an apprentice in the National Speakers Association, Ohio Chapter.  She was selected as one of only four candidates in Ohio to participate in the Mentors and Rising Stars (MARS) program.  She was also accepted into ProTrack, the association’s 18-month training course for professional speakers.
            Covert said mangers, supervisors, team leaders, public relation and marketing professionals, sales people, and anyone eager to increase their everyday communication skills would benefit from this workshop, which will teach how to reduce anxiety, how to develop material to complement presentation styles, and how to think fast and display confidence with basic body language.
            The deadline to register is April 21.  The cost of the workshop is $129, which covers materials and lunch.  For more information call Karen Zimmer, University Outreach Services representative, at (740) 351-3171 or visit http://www.shawnee.edu/off/uos.  

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                          SSU RELEASES PRESIDENT’S LIST FOR WINTER 2006 QUARTER

             Rita Rice Morris, Ph.D., president of Shawnee State University (SSU), has released the president’s list for the Winter 2006 quarter. To be named to the list, students must be full-time and have achieved a grade point average of 4.0.

OHIO

ATHENS
 Ashley Meadows       

BALTIC
Breck Finzer

BEAVER
Cara Havens

BLUE CREEK
Beth Sines, Megan Whisman

CHESAPEAKE
 Gary Heffner

CHILLICOTHE
 Derick Adams, Kimberly Leeth

CINCINNATI
 Amanda Haught, Melissa Laugle

COAL GROVE
 Bradrick Jenkins, Larry McDaniel

COLUMBUS
Lyndsey Ziverts

COOLVILLE
Richard Newell

FRANKLIN FURNACE
Benjamin Dyer, Kimberly Jenkins, Jacqueline Payton, Leigh Williams

FRIENDSHIP
 Jacob Risner

Georgetown
Abigail Watson

GREENFIELD
Chad Cornwell

HILLIARD
 Tracy Ricker

JACKSON
 Josh Evans

KENSINGTON
Monica Abel

KINGSTON
Kendra Frazier

KITTS HILL
Candice Lewis, Amber Murnahan

LUCASVILLE
 Logan Buckler, Herman Colley, Ragina Fritz, Stephanie Green, Daniel Mains, Brittany Montgomery, Bradley Phipps, Brandy Pistole, Ted Stidham, Heather Smith, Danielle Stone, Craig Webb, Tishena Wells, Diettera Wiley

MANCHESTER
 Melissa Arnold

MCDERMOTT
Jeffrey Collins, Melissa Lute, Johanna Penn, Crystal Redoutey

MINFORD
 Jenifer Combs, Katie Cordle, Lindsay Howard, Sarah McGraw, Mikell Rase,  Misty Scott, Kayla Shonkwiler, Jerod Walker,

NEW BOSTON
 Charlene Brown, Jennifer Day,  Jessamyn Sudhakaran

NEW VIENNA
 Sarah Colvin

OAK HILL
 Anna Ramey

PEDRO
Ian Runyon

PEEBLES
 Jason Boothe, Kristina Garrett, Matthew Stapleton

PIKETON
Brandy Conley, Nathanial George, Jonathan Richards, Amanda Veach, Jessica Woodruff

POMEROY
 Suzanna Henderson

PORTSMOUTH & WEST PORTSMOUTH
 Stacy Montavan, Shane Rhea, Gail Ingalsbe, Susan Tidrick, Duane Couchot-Vore,
Ashley Myers, April Keefer, Pamela Reed, Jeffrey Hunter, Warren Lanford, Jessica McDaniel, Katie Peach, Brian Buckle, Jason Swords, Karen Heiskell, Anne Davis, Amber Foltz, Shawna Queen, Jene Wright, Jessica Newman, Jessica Riley, Justin Dzik, Kristina Applegate, Diana Veleva, Hoi Tran, Kelly Hunter, Charles Gilmore, Crystal McGinnis, Kathy Daulton, Rocky Adkins, Kathryn Lammrish, Jason Bailey

SCIOTOVILLE
 Jayma Cooley. Kellie Craft, Nicole May

SEAMAN
 Shannon, Heaton,  Stephanie Seaman, Roger Taylor

SOUTH POINT
Brittany Donahoe, Shauna Freeman

SOUTH WEBSTER
Evelyn Allard

SPRINGFIELD
 Kelly Hatas

WAYNESVILLE
Melyssa Booth

WAVERLY
Branden Angles, Tamer Ahmed, Heidi Irvine, Brad Evans, Adam Bryant, Brittany Leffler, Geoffrey Grimes, Lisa Sheets, Melanie Bridenthal, Amy Shepherd, Sarah Moore

WEST UNION
 Bryan Grooms, Kristi Roades, Buddy Niece, Adam Hoople, Allison Dietz, Derek Jones

WHEELERSBURG
 Emily Beach, Lance Davis, Jacinda Shaw, Lisa Warner, Darcy Gafeira, Ashley Armstrong, Anita Rawlins, Wesley Seibert, Jared Bentley, Kimberly Hammond, Kasey Piquet, Erin Bussa, Bernard Martin, Timothy Stepp, Kristie Fannin, Maggie Howe,  Kati Schwamberger, Keri Schwamberger

WILLOW WOOD
 Angel Adkins, Lori Harmon

WINCHESTER
 Hollie Grooms, Teresa Harper

KENTUCKY

ASHLAND
 Patricia Salyers, Kerry Wortman

CATLETTSBURG
Nettie Damron, Jeneva Justice

GARRISON
 Kassandra Bryant

FIREBRICK
 Derrick Hunt

FLORENCE
Alisha Pratt

GREENUP
 Cathy McReynolds

LOAD
Alisca Musser

RACELAND
Regina Boyle

SOUTH SHORE
 Karla Brown

TOLLESBORO
Jana Barbour

VANCEBURG
 Monica Stafford, Adriann Cooper

Burgas, Bulgaria
Nikolay Markov

 

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SSU RELEASES DEAN’S LIST FOR WINTER 2006 QUARTER

           Michael Field, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at Shawnee State University (SSU), has released the dean's list for the winter 2006 quarter. To be named to the list, individuals must be full-time and have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or better.

OHIO

ABERDEEN
 Lauren Lang, Brittany Morgan

ALBANY
 Kirk Crow

ATHENS
 Shannon Wade

BAINBRIDGE
 Jessica Driapsa

BEAVER
 Nathan Ross, don Edler, Lisa Poorman, Kendra Scaggs, Jessica Osborne, Jennifer Fuller, Matthew Taylor, Cynthia Walters, Stacey Bevins, Ashley Fox, Adam Miller

CAREY
 Shannon Thomas

CHESAPEAKE
Brandy Tomblin, Elizabeth Deskins, Brian Hayton, Thea Brown

CHILLICOTHE
 Candice Tibbs,  Miranda Dunn, Lindsay Bowles, John Aber, Brian Gilliam, Alisha Cantrell,
Brett Stout, Michelle Mathuews, Shawn Harrington, Seth Risner, Sarah Delmoe, Jessica Moss,

CINCINNATI
 Greg Harrison, William Newby

CIRCLEVILLE
Adam McGonigle, Amanda Plotts

CLEVELAND
 Polykarpos Panos

CURTICE
Michael Glass

COAL GROVE
 Marissa Collins, Patrick Roush

DAYTON
Amanda Jay

ENON
Caleb Arnold

EUCLID
Candyce Pollard

FRANKFORT
 David Henderson, Nathan Vest

FRANKLIN FURNACE
 Tim Yarnell, Ashley Ramey, Brian Jenkins, Anna Shane, Deborahann Red, Amanda Shaner, Megan Tackett, Amy Hess,  Steven Harrison, Nathan Stevens, Joe Salyers

FREINDSHIP
Jerry Berry

GALLIPOLIS
 Melissa Spriegel

GAHANNA
 Sarah Pattee

GREENFIELD
 April Richardson, David Highfield, Alison McNeil

GROVE CITY
Timothy Cox

HAMERSVILLE
 Stephanie Yinglin

HAVERHILL
 Carrie Blevins

HILLIARD
 Mychal Murdock

HILLSBORO
 Jennifer Mihalik,  Stacey Reno, Richard Carroll, Samantha Runk,  Sean Inman, Mallory Reed,  Josie Black, April Anders

HUBER HEIGHTS
Amand Looney

IRONTON
 Rachel Webb, Natalie Mathis, Kandi Thompson, Brandi Norris, Ashley Hannon, Sarah Webb, Sarah Bollinger

JACKSON
 Erica Byler, Matthew Barnhart, Kiera Cundiff, Jill Jenkins, Chasity Knittel

JEFFERSONVILLE
Heidi Neff

JUNCTION CITY
Krystal Poling

KINGSTON
 Megan Mitchell, Jonathan Grimm

KITTS HILL
 Amy Murnahan, Sara Taylor

LANCASTER
 Jamie Lantz, Nicholas Watson, Kelly Hamilton, Tiffany Smith

LEWISBURG
Adam Marit

LEBANON
Heather Farrington

LIMA
Roberta Tschuor

LITTLE HOCKING
Bethany Smith, Erin Yerkes

LOGAN
 Erin Heischman, Tessa Tschudy

LONDONDERRY
Megan Ball

LONG BOTTOM
Casey Smith

LOUDONVILLE
Elaine Wilson

LUCASVILLE
 Tammy Payne-Oliver,  Loretta Thompson, Erica Keller, Bethany Miller, Holly Tackett, Zachary Stewart, Jeremy Litteral, Justin Howard, Alicia Dayton, Anthony Smith, Sara Chatfield, Jessica Messer, Jenny Remington, Ramona O’Bryant, Michael Fuller, Janaye Webb, Courtney Cunningham, John Campbell, Joshua Lewis, Heidi Crabtree, Paul Maillet, Monique Strickland, Daisy Mosley, Sonya Godfrey, Mallory Strickland, Mannetta Howard, Janelle Hickerson, Kayla Baker, Kristin Baker, Kelly Taylor, Leah Joyce, Jessie Reinhardt, Noah McCoard, Timothy Beery, Brittany McGraw, Jeffifer Scott, Kelli McGraw, Gary Sargent, Travis Turner, Tonya Adcox, Charles Wills, Oran Crabtree, Shellee Smith, Michelle Wessel

MANCHESTER
 Paula Phipps, Brittany Hodge, Daniel Shiveley, Nicholas Roberts, Everett Groves, Whitney Stricklett, Ashley Burton, Leslie Reed

MANSFIELD
Terrence Davison

MARIETTA
 Donovan Harris, Tyler Lough

MARION
Stanton Combs, Douglas McCreary

MCCONNELSVILLE
Sarah Arnold

MCDERMOTT
 Hannah Ferguson, Ryan Sandlin, Jessica Collins, Julie Montavon, Tara Crabtree, Cory Smith, Shawn Hoffer, James Liston, Donald Andre, Zachary Smith, Alisha Adkins, Cassandra Simon, William Crabtree, Tracie Crabtree, Brian Glenn,  Kyle Martin,  Kimberly Green, Todd McCain

MENTOR
Matthew Trenton

MINFORD
 Gabriel Havens,  Garet Bennett, Melissa Lewis, Seth DeAtley, Cody Dodridge, Allison Buckle, Heather Reedy, Brian Mann, Donna Caudill, James Campbell, Holly Moore, Martha Roffe

MOUNT ORAB
 Kristine Conrad, Jamie Wallace

MORROW
Amanda Ellis

MOSCOW
Ricky Pollard

NELSONVILLE
Misty Johnson

NEWARK
Keylene Baker

NEW BOSTON
 Erica Adkins, Catherine Metzler, Thomas Toft, Tina Veach, Miranda Flaugher, Amanda Montgomery, Michele Hodge, Aimee Taylor

NEW CARLISLE
 Tyler Siemon

NORTH CANTON
 Jessica Williams

NORTH LEWISBURG
 Catherine Edge

NORTH ROYALTON
Rebecca Pell

OTWAY
 Melissa Hoople, Jessica Shelpman, Ronald Bowman,  Jill Puckett, Michael McCall, Michael Metzger,  Dustin Knittel, Sarah Ralstin,

OXFORD
 Teri Dean

PEDRO
 Sarah DePriest, Julia Mains

PEEBLES
 Shanna Mustard, Michael Cheesbro, Cullen Williams, Lear McCoy, Holly Trotter,  Amy Miller, Lydia Franklin, Megan Reed, Jonathan Blackburn, Jessica Leeth, Marlana Welch, Jerad Raines, Michael Upole, Ryen Shiveley, Betty Setty,

PIKETON
 Andrea Gilbert, Jessica Leeth, Sheena Spurgeon, Jenna Smith, Ashley Harris, Jamie McCoy,  Casey Miles, Jenna Roberts,  Shaina Rieske, Tara Alley, Jared Williams, Robin Birkhimer,  Michelle Richards, Andrew Williams, Angela George, Justin Osborn, Joshua Lambert, Jennifer Williams, Nathan Spriggs, Joan Blankenship, Austin Mann, Alisha Brewster, Jamie Bloomfield, Jamie McCoy

PIQUA
Heidi Peltier

PORTSMOUTH AND WEST PORTSMOUTH
 Damon Graf, Jill Hamblin, Erica Stone, Kevin Trivisonno, Christine Arms, Heather Setty,  Amelia Johnson, Amy Gifford,  Matthew Arnold, Gregory Gibbs, Jonathan Whitt, Patricia Franzen, Terry Noel, Jennifer Stiltner, Jason Ellis, Cecil McGraw, Rhonda Throckmorton, Andrew Malone, Erica Brown, Mary Hull, Chris Brown, Elizabeth Peitroiacovo, Elizabeth Bentley, Jarrod Farley, Saran Clifford, Steven Sturgill, Jessica Coriell, Kylee Best, Thomas Yost, Amy Abney, Christina Hardin, Joseph McCleese, Heather Simpson, Misty Jones, Rose Hammonds, Arrika Shonkwiler, Deborah Duning, Jacob Augustin, Megan Moses, Amy Bradshaw, Eric Grewing, Janis Coriell, Nicholas Toppins, Heather Russell, Elizabeth Schultz, Michael Hamilton, Andrew Large, Mathias,

Haley Dunn, Tracy Pendleton, Nicola Micucci, Derek Bradley, Natalie Wheeler, Stacy McClaskey, William Ruggles, Heather Schilling, Brian Chabot, Christina Miller, Luke Grabeman, William Scott, Kristy Cartee, Alex Watts, Samantha Watts, Cynthia Gilmore, Amanda Johnson, Tolley Colley, Christine Coronel, Andrea Sexton, Tiffany Cantrell, Arthur Bogard, Seth Ankrom, Calvin Evans, Michael Hall, Andrew Heiskell, Lindsy Luther, Joseph Newman, Autumn Tepas, Justin Isaac, Shelly Boldman, Jason Van Deusen, Penny Martin, Julie Skaggs, Ashley Faulkner, Micah Ross,  Jon Webster, Phyllis Noah, Tony Vega, Tonya McKenzie, Lance Richardson, Jerilyn Sheets, Gregory Swords, Jeffrey Wiget, Jeanie Havens, Dwight Mynear, Joseph Herrmann, Kevin Downey, Milcah Chege, Jesse Yazell, Sara Hulsmeyer, Debra Lewis, Caroline Burkert, John Collins, Matthew Swords, Brian Wroten, Stephani Tyler, Tammy Kitchen, Cassandra Reed, Charles Holsinger, Michelle Bodmer, Chris Dunham, Corinna Smith, Heather Warnock, Tami Ratcliff, Gregory Pate, Melissa Kammer,  Christopher McCleese, Charles Flanagan, Ashley Bentley, Christian O’Rourke, Jason Riley, Timothy Taylor, Stacey Manchester, Mallary Wolfe, Gina Collinsworth, Tara Bailey, Amanda Mershon,

PROCTORVILLE
 Jeannie Love, Leslie Floyd, Amanda Moore

RAY
Shane Shanton

REEDSVILLE
 Ryan Wachter

RUSSELLVILLE
 Crystal Adams,  Keith Conn

SANDUSKY
Jonathan Smith

SARDINIA
 Eric Myers, Michelle Neal

SCIOTOVILLE
 Teresa Bravo, Jessica Sparks, Ashley Turner, Joshua Ramsey, Susan Eick

SOUTH LEBANON
 Kristyn Allen

SOUTH POINT
 Harrison Hunt, Rickey Crager, Timothy Litteral, Diana Whitaker, Bethany Hurst, Pamela Jefferson, Joshua Pemberton, Kimberly Davis, Katherine Johnson

SOUTH WEBSTER
 Morgan Allard, Cindi Newsome, Christine Simmering, Heidi Triggs, Taryn Malone, Mary Wilson

SPRINGFIELD
 Chaylee Eichelberger, Jennifer Henman,  Hannah Mattern, Amber Hosier, Allison Voorhees, Kristina Jarrell

STOUT
 Bryson Williams, Deanna Phillips, Grace Morgan

STRUTHERS
 Candice Eagon, Meredyth Eagon

URBANA
 Mandi Young

VERSAILLES
 Trisha Krueger

VINTON
Tisha Grant

WASHINGTON C. H.
 Daniel Easter, Tiffany Matthews

WATERLOO
 Jonda Carpenter, Andrea Maddix

WAVERLY
 Lacy Davis, John Dutcher, Holly Taylor, Jeffrey Alley, Tygre Morehart, Lynette Saxour, Jeanetta Sowards, Erica Stahler, Ashley Conley, Tiana Pence,  Joseph Moss, Angela Bentley, Kelly O’Bryant, Michael Rose,  Julie Hoeckh, Stephen Novak, Lisa Franzen, Jennifer Mitchell, Rose Donahue, Megan Childers, Samuel McDonie, Tasha Byrd, Jessica Proehl, Kristalyn Malone, Delilah Vonlon

WELLSTON
 Brittany Emmert

WEST MANCHESTER
Kenneth Aikman, Jr.

WEST MILTON
Casey Wooddell

WEST UNION
 Melanie Mahaffey, Tammy Daniels, Trina Kinhalt, Meredith McCammon, Rachel McCammon,  Jade Osman,  Michelle Staggs, Jane Tolle, Kyle Brewer, Bethany Mangus, Seth Cooper, Jared Stapleton, William Kimble, Tyler Cantrell, Stacy Kinhalt, Dustin Lynch, Dawndala Morgan

WHEELERSBURG
 Cara Welch, Michael Perkins, Julia Dadosky, Regina Clark, Gerard Givan, Ashley Roberts, Dana Tackett-Gammon, Nathan Timberlake, Jonathan Horton, Katie Donahoe, Mary Cheek, Jessica Haas, Megan  Forshey, Timothy Henry, Olivia Martin, Teresa Benner, Danyelle McCain, Ashley Caudill, Matthew Watson, Robert Lyon, Alesha Bell, Andrea Reed, Amber Applegate, Stefanie Elliott, Tessa Bobst, Kerra McGue, Greg Mauk, Amy Montavon, Jeremy Skiver, Jamie Chamberlin, Nathan Wheeler,  Owen Runion, Harrison Mercer, Crystal Davis, Jessica Cooper, Brittany Tackett, Travis Chamberlin, Emily Whitley, Brandi Tipton, Brennon Giles, Corey Reed, Teresa Lawson, Noel Franke

WHIPPLE
 Christa Schott

WILMINGTON
Mallory Goldie

WINCHESTER
 Danielle Basford, Aimee Wilson, Jessica Purdin, Adam Puckett, Amber Hill

WOOSTER
 Matthew Kilmer

ZANESVILLE
Jessica Swingle

KENTUCKY

ASHLAND
 Amy Fox, Cynthia LeMaster, Kristy Miller, Karen Clark

ARGILLITE
 Jenna Smallwood

CATLETTSBURG
 Amy Crain, Zachary Lester

FLATWOODS
 Heather Woods, Lisa Ross

GRAYSON
 Sarah Tackett

GREENUP
 Stephanie Brown, Danielle Hensley, Kristen Potter

QUINCY
 Levi Kamer, Karen Carver, Valerie Pruitt

RUSSELL
 Tiffany Hillman

SOUTH PORTSMOUTH
 Sarah  Adkins, Christel Harr, Ricky Sparks

SOUTH SHORE
 Courtney Keen, Mike Spradlin, Nicole Flanery, Rebecca Cox, Lynnsay Uhl, Sierra Kidd, Paul Ramey, Benjamin Hamilton

VANCEBURG
 Greta Blevins, Julee Howard, Ashley Logan, Lee Wills

WURTLAND
 Jill Montgomery

GREECE

 ATHINA
Fenot Samuel Awalom

KENYA

NAIROBI
 Evelyn Gitome

NAIVASHA
 Mercy Kaara

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(Article by Shanna Mustard, Communications Specialist) 

                                    PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION HOSTING CAR SHOW
             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Paralegal Association’s first annual car show on Saturday, April 29, 2006 will raise money to purchase law books for SSU’s Clark Memorial Library.
            According to Tyler Cantrell, Paralegal Association president, the show will be an excellent opportunity for people to show off their car while supporting a good cause.
            “One of our professors suggested we use a certain law book for our class, but the book costs nearly $400,” said Cantrell. “Students can’t afford such a book and the library doesn’t have a copy so someone suggested the Paralegal Association decided to raise money to purchase the book for the library.”
            The Paralegal Association decided to hold a car show as a fun way to raise the necessary funds.
            “People can bring their cars out and show them off while helping us purchase this and other books for the library,” Cantrell said. “The show is free for the public so everyone can enjoy afternoon of looking at great cars. We will even have some refreshments available.”
            Registration for car owners will be from 9 a.m. until noon. The show begins at noon and will conclude about 4 p.m. with the awarding of trophies to the top two cars in each class.
            “Area businesses have donated trophies for the show,” Cantrell said. “We have three-foot trophies for first place and a nice trophy for second place.”
            The entry fee for the show is $10 per car for the public and $8 per car with an SSU ID.
             For more information about the show, contact Cantrell at (740) 352-3714 or email tystang2001@yahoo.com.

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(Article by Shanna Mustard, Communications Specialist) 

SSU AND SOMC OFFERING NURSING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES AS PART OF
 “NATIONAL NURSES WEEK”   

            It took nearly 30 years for nurses to receive their day of recognition.
            Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare sent a proposal to establish a “Nurse Day” to President Eisenhower in 1953. Congress did not recognize “National Nurses Day” until 1982. In 1990, the American Nurses Association (ANA) expanded the celebration of nurses to a weeklong celebration. The week of events begins on May 6 each year and concludes on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
            The ANA, founded in 1896, supports and promotes the profession of nursing and the 2.9 million registered nurses in the United States. 
             According to Bureau of Labor Statistics projections, nursing careers top the list of occupations with the largest projected job growth from 2002-2012.
            According to the American Heart Association (AHA), coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.  
Therefore, to recognize “National Nurses Week” University Outreach Services (UOS) at SSU will co-sponsor with Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) a nursing professional development seminar “Acute Coronary Syndrome.”
            “We worked with the SSU department of nursing to bring professional development classes and seminars to nurses,” said Ginnie Moore, UOS director.
            Melinda (Mamie) Snook, RN, a nurse at SOMC and a nursing professor with over 25 years in critical care and cardiovascular experience, will present at the seminar, which will count as two contact hours towards nursing continuing education requirements.
            The professional development course will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the SOMC Friends Community Center, Room B, 1202 18th Street in Portsmouth. It costs $29 but is free for SOMC employees and SSU students. Criteria for successful completion include attendance at the entire event and submission of a completed evaluation form. The Ohio Nursing Association has approved the seminar for continuing education credit. Those who complete the requirements will receive a certificate.
            “It will be an information packed seminar taught by an excellent presenter with an excellent work record,” Moore said.
            For registration information, contact UOS at (866) 672-8778 or (740) 351-3281.

                                

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(Article by Stephanie Smith, Communications Specialist) 

HOOSE TO VISIT SSU TO ENTERTAIN AMERICORP STUDENTS 

            Phillip Hoose, author of books for children and adolescents, will visit Shawnee State University (SSU) on April 28 to meet with the AmeriCorps tutors, SSU faculty and staff from the department of teacher education and to perform for nearly 1,500 students from local schools. 
            Hoose, from Portland, Maine, is a keynote speaker and school presenter who has performed at statewide book festivals, conferences, writing seminars, and songwriting workshops for children.  He is well known for his book, Hey, Little Ant, which he co-authored with his daughter Hannah.  The book has been translated into seven languages and was hailed by Teaching Tolerance Magazine as, "A masterpiece for teaching values and character education."
            “Hoose is a very talented author,” said David Todt, Ph.D., associate provost and director of institutional planning at SSU, and supervisor of the Scioto County division of AmeriCorp.  “He is co-founder of the Children’s Music Network and has been performing music most of his life.  He is very successful and we are glad he will be joining us to perform for the AmeriCorp students.”
            SSU houses the Appalachian Ohio division of the AmeriCorp initiative, “Combines Our Resources to Promote School Success” (AppalCORPS).  AppalCORPS’ goal is to meet pressing educational needs in Athens, Monroe, Belmont and Scioto counties, prepare future community leaders, and strengthen communities.
             “We have 12 local members who tutor children with reading difficulties in 10 schools,” said Todt.  “The members spend two years in the program and receive an educational benefit of $5000 at the end of each year.  Some take their vouchers and attend SSU when they complete the two-year service.”
            School districts participating in the program are Wheelersburg, New Boston, Harding, Roosevelt, Wilson, McKinley, Clay, Notre Dame, Portsmouth West, and Northwest.
             AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.  Americorp members address vital needs such as building affordable housing, tutoring and mentoring disadvantaged youth, fighting illiteracy, and cleaning parks and streams among many other national and community service volunteer work.
For more information on Hoose, visit http://www.philliphoose.com/.  For more information on AmeriCorps or AppalCORPS, visit http://www.americorps.org/ and http://www.ohio.edu/literacy/appalcorps.cfm.    

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                SHAWNEE STATE TRUSTEES APPROVE CREATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING,
                                            WOMEN’S, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTERS
                                            Room And Board Fees for 2006-07 Also Approved

            The Shawnee State University (SSU) Board of Trustees at its meeting held on April 21 in the Homer Selby Board Room of the Clark Library approved the creation of a Teaching and Learning Center that will promote excellence in teaching on campus.
            Providing a place where faculty members could hone their teaching skills was one of the first projects identified in the Academic Quality Improvement Program, Shawnee State’s accreditation mechanism.
           Among the new Teaching and Learning Center’s goals are: foster excellence in teaching and learning; provide resources and education experiences on an ongoing basis to faculty and staff; increase collaboration; and stimulate research and scholarship about teaching and learning at Shawnee State.
            “Creation of the Teaching and Learning Center is further proof of Shawnee State’s commitment to providing a high quality education,” said SSU President Rita Rice Morris. “Our faculty members sought the means to more effectively address the academic needs of our students, and the Teaching and Learning Center will do just that.”
            The center will be housed in new office space next to the recently renovated Massie Hall Auditorium.
            The Trustees also approved creation of a Women’s Center whose mission is “to empower, educate and advance women on campus and in the wider community.”
            The Women’s Center is an outgrowth of the university’s five year-old Women’s Forum, which has worked to highlight issues of importance to women and the broader campus community. The Women’s Center will provide the support necessary to ensure that the important activities of the Women’s Forum continue.
            “The women who worked so hard to make the Women’s Forum a success made an extremely compelling argument that their efforts deserved greater support from the university,” said Morris. “Shawnee State joins other public and private universities in Ohio at which women’s centers provide leadership and education on issues relating to gender and the creation of a diverse learning community.”
            At the same meeting, the Trustees approved the creation of a Community Service Center, which will promote volunteerism among students both during and after graduation.
            “We at Shawnee State deeply believe in the importance of our students becoming engaged and responsible citizens,” Dr. Morris said. “The Community Service Center will give students ‘one-stop shopping’ convenience in finding opportunities to involve themselves in the community.”
            The Trustees also approved new room and board fees for the 2006-07 school year. Room and board for the 2006-07 school year ranges from $6,144 for double-occupancy in one of the university townhouses, to $7,842 for private occupancy in the Campus View apartments.
            “Compared to other public and private universities in Ohio, Shawnee State’s room and board rates are extremely competitive,” said Morris [SEE ATTACHED TABLE]. “Our residences are very attractive and a selling point for prospective students.”
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Article by Stephanie Smith, Communications Specialist) 

PERSONAL ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVITY SEMINAR TO BE HELD AT SSU 

            The Shawnee State University (SSU) Office of Business & Industry Training will hold a seminar, “Getting Things Done: Setting Goals and Priorities,” a personal organization and productivity seminar on Friday, June 9, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC), room 205.
            “The seminar is based on proven personal effectiveness and productivity principles,” said Brenda Covert, University Outreach Services (UOS) representative.  “It would benefit anyone who needs to get more organized in their work atmosphere or in their personal lives, and will provide proven techniques that will help participants become more productive and manage their time better.”
            Seminar instructor Dave Beam, owner and operator of a successful ACTION International business coaching franchise, will teach the principles and help participants apply them to their careers and life.   He has been helping small to medium-sized businesses overcome challenges for the past 18 years.
            “Dave Beam has found the first step in organizing is for the individual or business to manage their time,” said Covert.  “In this seminar, individuals will learn how to set goals by planning daily, weekly, and 90-day routines.”
            The seminar is based on the principles promoted by Steven Covey, author of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and David Allen, author of Getting Things Done.
            The cost of the seminar is $99 and includes lunch.  Register by May 15th to receive a 20 percent discount.  Group rates are available.  For more information contact Zimmer by calling (740) 351-3171 or toll-free (866) 672-8778 or by emailing kzimmer@shawnee.edu.  To download a complete brochure, visit http://www.shawnee.edu/off/uos/bie/schedule.html.              

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(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator) 

FIRST IMPRESSIONS CLOTHING CLOSET DRIVE UNDERWAY AT SSU 

          Want to help someone else make a good first impression? Donate your gently used clothing to the fourth annual Shawnee State University (SSU) Women’s Forum clothing drive for the Community Action Organizations (CAO) First Impressions Clothing Closet.
          “The clothing drive is to help anyone in the community who needs clothing to wear as they enter the workforce or attempt to enter the workforce for the first time,” said Angel Hale, clothing drive coordinator. “People need to make a good impression at an interview, but then when they get the job they still need clothing to wear to work everyday.” 
          Hale said all sizes and types of men’s and women’s clothing are needed but the clothing needs to be in good shape.
          “If you aren’t willing to wear it because it has a stain or a rip or a button missing, please don’t donate it,” Hale said. “Have it repaired or cleaned before you drop it off, that way the people who benefit from your generosity will not have to do anything to get the clothing ready.”
          Hale said the clothing can be left at various locations around campus and in the community beginning May 1-12. Those locations include: the Clark Memorial Library; University Outreach Services; the Student Success Center; the Teacher Education department; Student Affairs; Human Resources; and the Children’s Learning Center as well as the MIX 99.3 radio studio in the Masonic Temple Building on Chillicothe Street.
          The clothing boxes have been donated by Bob Luther, owner of Luther Transfer Company, and will be picked up after the clothing drive is over and taken to the clothing closet.
          “We’re having the clothing drive in the spring to gear it more towards the students who may be graduating and getting ready to enter the work force for the first time, who may not have a suit for an interview,” Hale said.
          She said shoes and accessories are also needed. For more information, contact Hale at Ahale2@shawnee.edu or call (740) 351-3434

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            John Sparks of Sciotoville, maintenance mechanic in the Facilities Dept. at Shawnee State University, has retired after 30 years of service. He began his career with Shawnee State Technical College in 1976 at what is now the Scioto County Joint Vocational School. A retirement recognition was held at SSU on April 26th to celebrate.  John plans to relax and spend more time with his grandchildren. 

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