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October 9, 2006
Contact:
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Shawnee
State University hits record enrollment
(Enrollment
continues to grow at Shawnee State University)
For the fifth consecutive year, Shawnee
State University has set a fall enrollment record,
with 3,880 students registered for the 2006-07
academic year.
“We are very proud that so many students
are choosing Shawnee State,” said President Rita
Rice Morris. “These students see that Shawnee State
will equip them with what they need for rewarding
careers and bright futures.”
Enrollment increased 1.57 percent over
the previous year, and more than 18 percent since
2000.
Registrar Steve Midkiff noted that while
the number of incoming freshmen students is down
slightly, the total number was up because more
students stayed in school.
“Holding on to students is just as
important as enrolling new ones,” said Midkiff.
“We’re working hard at Shawnee State to increase the
number of students who take full advantage of their
university education and stay on to graduate.”
Retaining students is also vital to the
university because fewer students will be available
to enroll in the future.
Associate Vice President for Enrollment
Management Bob Trusz observed that the projected
smaller number of high school graduates in coming
years will challenge Shawnee State to continue its
growth.
“Fewer high school graduates means fewer
potential university students,” said Associate Vice
President for Enrollment Management Bob Trusz. “To
continue growing, Shawnee State will look for ways
to increase its profile across Ohio. We offer what
students and parents want – low tuition, great
programs, small classes, and attractive student
residences – and we have seen again and again that
if we can get students to visit Shawnee State,
chances are they will enroll here.”
Students attending Shawnee State this
year come from:
*80 of Ohio’s 88 counties
*13 Kentucky
counties
*Five West Virginia
counties
*17 states (other
than Ohio)
*10 countries
(other than the U.S.)
“I am particularly pleased that our
enrollment from Kentucky has increased,” said
Morris. “Kentucky students from the nine counties
nearest Shawnee State are taking advantage of Ohio
in-state tuition. These Kentucky students are
getting a great university education at a great
price.”
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(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications
Specialist)
SSU’s Weekend Programming receives grant
For the fifth consecutive year,
Shawnee State University’s (SSU) Development
Foundation has awarded a grant to the SSU Office
of Student Activities and Auxiliaries for
weekend programming activities.
“We hope students take advantage of these activities,” said
Tiffany Weaver, student activities coordinator.
“We strive to make these activities accessible
and fun and as inexpensive as possible.”
These funds will provide a program for
each weekend of the 2006-2007 academic year and
includes:
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Bratwursts, Bonfire and (Root) Beer on Oct.
6, where students can play cornhole.
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Friday Fright Night on Oct. 13. Students
watch a scary movie and enjoy hot cider.
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Midnight
Movies on Oct. 20 at Wheelersburg Cinema.
Students can view the latest flick for only
$2.
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Scream Factor game on Oct. 27 in SSU’s
University Center (UC). Prizes will be
given to the winners.
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Midnight
Bowling at Rainbow and Sunset Lanes on Nov.
3 includes three hours of fun for only $3.
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UNO
Tournament on Nov. 12 in SSU’s University
Center.
The funds will be used for renting
locations such as the Wheelersburg Cinema and
Rainbow and Sunset Lanes, and advertising the
events.
“The Development Foundation is really
excited to underwrite weekend activities for
students,” said Susan Warsaw, director of SSU’s
Development Foundation. “Doing so promotes a
collegiate town atmosphere and acts as a
recruitment tool for students near and far.”
The funds will enable the student
activities board to keep events free or at a low
cost to students, according to Weaver. A
“series” poster is distributed at the beginning
of each quarter to inform students of what
events will occur each weekend.
“Fall weekend programming activities
are sponsored by either the SSU Student
Programming Board or the resident advisors, with
money received from the SSU Development
Foundation,” said Weaver.
For more information, contact SSU’s
Office of Student Activities and Auxiliaries at
(740) 351-3115.
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(Article
by Stephanie Smith, communications specialist)
Clark
Planetarium to hold public shows
(See the stars like you never have before at Shawnee
State’s Clark Planetarium)
Is that a star or a
planet?
Find out at the Clark Planetarium offering
“The Skies Tonight” which explains what can be seen in
the night skies using the naked eye or binoculars. “The
Skies Tonight” also offers the history and culture
connected with the constellations.
“The show begins with a new version of our
program, plus some entertainment and special effects
clips to show off the capabilities of the new
Konica-Minolta Mediaglobe system,” said Tim Hamilton,
Ph.D., planetarium director and assistant physics
professor.
The planetarium is located in the Advanced
Technology Center. The show will be held each Monday and
Friday at 6:30 p.m. through November 20.
Reservations are not necessary for
attendance; however, seating is limited and based on a
first-come, first-served basis. The cost for adults is
$3 and $2 for children 12 and under. Private groups may
make reservations by calling (740) 351-3125.
For more information on the shows or driving
and arrival directions to the ATC, please call (740)
351-3125 or visit the Clark Planetarium web site at
http://planetarium.shawnee.edu.
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(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications
Specialist)
Victor
W. Morgan Jr. Scholarship Awarded
The Shawnee State University (SSU)
Scholarship Committee has awarded Tammy Ervin of
Lucasville the 2006-2007 Victor W. Morgan Jr.
scholarship.
This scholarship was established in 1992
by Victor and Betty Morgan during SSU’s first
capital campaign to benefit students.
The scholarship assists a high school graduate or GED recipient
in good academic standing with good character. The
recipient must reside in Scioto County, or Lewis or
Greenup County, Ky. and be pursuing an associate or
baccalaureate degree in the health field.
Ervin, daughter of Clifford and Juanita
Angel, will return to SSU to study dental hygiene.
She has completed many hours of community service
through the dental hygiene program. She has been
married to Thomas Ervin for 15 years. They have a
daughter, Kayla, 14 and a son, Aaron, nine.
The SSU Development Foundation administers
these scholarship funds. Individuals or
organizations interested in establishing a
scholarship can contact the SSU Development
Foundation at (740) 351-3284.
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(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications
Specialist)
NATHAN JENKINS SCHOLAR-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDED
The Shawnee
State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has
awarded Brent Downing of Portsmouth the
2006-2007 Nathan Jenkins Scholar-Athlete Award
scholarship.
This scholarship was established in
1996 by Gerald and Cynthia Jenkins to honor the
memory of their son Nathan, to foster the growth
of SSU, and to reward academic and athletic
excellence in area students.
The scholarship assists an East or
Wheelersburg High School senior who has received
at least two letters in high school sports and
has a 3.0 GPA.
Downing, son of Carol and Terry Downing and a 2006 graduate of
East High School, has won many sports awards,
including the Wendy’s High School Heisman
Award. He participated in the National Honor
Society, football and basketball for four years,
and Educational Talent Search (ETS).
The SSU
Development Foundation administers the funds for
this scholarship. Individuals or organizations
interested in establishing a scholarship should
contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740)
351-3284.
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(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications
Specialist)
Margaret Bauer Howerton Scholarship awarded
The Shawnee
State University Scholarship Committee has
awarded Alicia Dayton of Lucasville the
2006-2007 Margaret Bauer Howerton
Scholarship.
The Margaret Bauer Howerton
Scholarship was created in 1994 to honor the
memory of Mrs. Howerton. A $1500 award will
be given annually through the generosity of
Mrs. Howerton’s son and daughter-in-law,
Clayton and Linda Howerton.
The
scholarship assists a graduate of Ross or
Scioto County with a 3.0 GPA, who plans to
major in nursing.
Dayton, daughter of Joe Dayton and
R. Elaine Allen is a 2005 graduate of
Minford High School. She has received the
Vern Riffe Scholarship, the Jared Dever
Scholarship and SSU Freshman Scholarship.
Dayton is active in Campus Crusade for
Christ and her local church. A former
member of 4-H, she teaches Sunday school and
serves as a Bible club adviser for Minford
High School.
The SSU
Development Foundation administers the funds
for this scholarship. Individuals or
organizations interested in establishing a
scholarship should contact the SSU
Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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SHAWNEE
STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TO MEET OCTOBER 13, 2006
The Shawnee State University (SSU) Board of
Trustees will meet Friday, October 13th 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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(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist)
Vern Riffe Scholarship Awarded
The Shawnee State University Scholarship
Committee has awarded John Bowen of Ironton, Katelyn
Casto of Waverly, Jessica Dyer of Franklin Furnace,
Courtney Humphrey of Latham, and Holly Mollett, Kayla
Sargent and Jessica Sexton of Wheelersburg, the
2006-2007 Vern Riffe scholarships of $725 each.
The Vern Riffe Scholarship was established to
honor the late Speaker of the Ohio House of
Representatives Vernal G. Riffe, Jr. for his dedication
to all the people of Ohio, especially its students. It
was designed to foster the growth of SSU, which owes its
very existence to the Speaker, and to reward SSU’s
students. Riffe is Founder Emeritus of SSU and had
shown unwavering support and dedication to bringing
educational opportunities to Southern Ohio.
The scholarship assists a freshman who
graduated from a Scioto or Pike County high school. The
committee bases the awards on financial need and/or
academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The
scholarships rotate among school districts.
John Bowen, son of Shawna Bowen, a 2006
graduate of Green High School, played basketball and
football and participated in science club.
Katelyn Casto, daughter of Mike and Chris
Casto, a 2006 graduate of Waverly High School received
honors and awards for 90 Percent Club (band), honor
roll, and perfect attendance. She participated in the
envirothon science club, marching band, concert band,
clarinet choir and trio, pep band, Skill USA, and 4-H.
Jessica Dyer, daughter of Tony and Jamie Dyer,
a 2006 graduate of Green High School, was freshman,
sophomore and senior class president, junior class
vice-president, and vice president of both the prom
committee and National Honor Society. She was varsity
basketball captain for two years, and received varsity
track and field Southern Ohio Conference (SOC) honorable
mention, and selected for varsity basketball second team
SOC, varsity basketball second team SOC and honorable
mention at all-district division four, the 2005 Archie
Griffen Sportsmanship Award, and a Wendy’s High School
Heisman nominee. Dyer also participated in golf,
cheerleading, quiz bowl, science club, Spanish club,
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA),
and yearbook staff. She volunteers at church and
charity auctions, and tutors at after-school mall.
Courtney Humphrey, daughter of Bev and Sam
Humphrey, a 2006 graduate of Western High School, served
as vice-president of National Honor Society, senior
class treasurer, junior class secretary, prom committee
president, and yearbook treasurer. She was involved in
FCCLA, Heart of Western, and Educational Talent Search (ETS).
Humphrey attends Union Hill Church youth group, visits
nursing homes, and volunteers with the Christmas fruit
basket program.
Holly Mollet, daughter of William and Carolyne
Mollett, a 2006 graduate of South Webster High School,
will major in teacher education this fall. She was
selected for the National Honor Society, Who’s Who Among
American High School Students, National Honor Roll for
three years and high school honor roll for four years.
She participated in Key Club and Spanish club, and
volunteered at the local homeless shelter, and nursing
homes, raised funds for pregnant mothers and hurricane
relief efforts.
Kayla Sargent, daughter of Jack Sargent and
Davida Hall, a 2006 graduate of South Webster High
School, plans to major in nursing. She participated in
Spanish Club, Key Club and FCCLA. She has volunteered
with the local homeless shelter, Red Cross blood drives
and at nursing homes.
Jessica Sexton is the daughter of Judy
Blankenship and a 2006 graduate of Wheelersburg High
School. She plans to major in teacher education this
fall. She was most improved freshman in band, on the
all-A honor roll, and a participant in Morehead State
University honors band clinic and all-county band. She
was selected for National Honor Society and was voted
most trustworthy student. Sexton participated in Key
Club, book club, mock trial, Bible club, prom committee,
peer tutoring, ETS, senior mentorship and select
chorus. Sexton is treasurer of Bridges for Peace at
Living Waters Fellowship Church in Portsmouth and is a
bass guitar player for Living Waters Fellowship Church
praise band.
The SSU Development Foundation administers
these scholarship funds. Individuals or organizations
interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the
SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.
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(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications
Specialist)
Glockner
Community Service Scholarship Awarded
The Shawnee State University Scholarship
Committee has awarded $500 Glockner Community
Service scholarships to Kayla Adkins of
Wheelersburg, Justin Allen of West Portsmouth,
Brandon Barnett of Lucasville, Bridget Bear of
Portsmouth, Allison Chinn of Vanceburg, Ky., Tiffany
Eshem of Minford, Danny Frantz of Portsmouth, and
Kimberly Harding and Katie Jordan of McDermott for
the 2006-2007 academic year.
The Glockner Community Service scholarship
was established in 2004 by Glockner Enterprises to
reward the young people of Scioto County and
surrounding areas for giving of themselves to
individuals and organizations in the community. The
scholarship recipient must be a graduating senior of
West, Northwest, Valley, Minford, South Webster,
Wheelersburg, Green, Clay, New Boston, East, Notre
Dame, Portsmouth, Glenwood, Sciotoville, Greenup
County, or Lewis County.
Kayla Adkins, daughter of Rhonda Loop, a
2006 graduate of South Webster High School, was Miss
South Webster, Miss Portsmouth River Days first
runner-up, and a homecoming attendant. She was on
the honor roll, listed in Who’s Who Among American
High School Students, and was a nominee for United
States Achievement Academy (USAA) National
Cheerleader Achievement Award. In high school,
Adkins was active in volleyball, cheerleading, and
softball. She participated in school musicals, the
Renaissance Board (student council), Family, Career
and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), National
Honor Society, and Bible club. In the community,
Adkins participated in Serve and Learn projects and
her church youth group. She was also an adviser for
several cheerleading camps for elementary students.
Justin Allen, son of Kimberly Hart, a 2006
graduate of Portsmouth West High School, was
selected for Beta Club (academic excellence) and
made the honor roll all four years of high school.
He participated in tennis, volunteered with the Red
Cross and at area nursing homes, with the Christmas
food drive, and has sponsored a child for
Christmas. Allen plans to major in nursing this
fall.
Brandon Barnett, son of Mark and Debbie
Barnett, a 2006 graduate of Valley High School,
participated in business club and FCCLA, and served
on the newspaper staff at Valley. He attends Church
of the Nazarene and participated in Boy Scouts of
America for eight years.
Bridget Bear, daughter of Kevin Bear, a
2006 graduate of Sciotoville Community High School,
plans to enroll in the physical therapy assistant
program at SSU. She was selected for Who’s Who
Among American High School Students, National Honor
Roll and National Honor Society. Bear received the
Foreign Language Award and Scholar Athlete Award.
She participated in volleyball, track, softball, key
club, pep club, Spanish club, art club, chorus,
“Seussical the Musical,” R.A.D.A.R. (a drug-free
organization for high school students), and
Educational Talent Search (ETS). Bear has
volunteered at the homeless shelter and at area
nursing homes.
Allison Chinn, daughter of Anita Chinn and
the late Virgil Chinn, a 2006 graduate of Lewis
County High School, plans to major in education.
She was selected for most dedicated in volleyball
for 2006, and best volleyball setter for the year
2003-2004. She participated in BETA Club,
Champions, FCCLA, Potentially Unlimited Scientists
and Research (PULSAR), and Vocational Industrial
Clubs of America (VICA). Chinn remains active in
her church, Relay for Life and peer tutoring.
Tiffany Eshem, daughter of Angela and
Edgel Eshem, a 2006 graduate of Minford High School,
plans to major in early childhood education this
fall. In high school, she received the Minford
Junior scholarship award, Minford chorus award, and
sophomore scholarship award. She was in the
post-secondary program at SSU, received the SSU
Honors Summers Institute Certificate, and is a PHI
ETA SIGMA member. Eshem participated in National
Honor Society and cheerleading. Through the
National Honor Society and Red Cross, Eshem has
collected money and toys for White Christmas, raised
money for the Hurricane Katrina victims, and
volunteered during blood drives.
Danny Frantz, son of Robin and Bill
Frantz, a 2006 graduate of Clay High School, will
study chemistry, pharmacy, and chemical engineering
this fall. Frantz was selected for Who’s Who Among
American High School Students, first team conference
in baseball and soccer, and all-district in soccer.
Frantz also participated in varsity cross-country,
junior and varsity basketball, Bible club, and
science club. Frantz is also a volunteer for the
American Red Cross’ Red, White and Youth leadership
council.
Kimberly Harding, daughter of Denice and
Phillip Harding, a 2006 graduate of Glenwood High
School, plans to study dental hygiene. Harding won
the basketball best hustle award and four-year
awards for soccer and cheerleading. She played
softball and participated in Jobs for Ohio’s
Graduates (JOGS). Harding was the assistant coach
for a little league softball team, basketball team
and soccer team.
Katie Jordan, daughter of Steve and Carol
Jordan, a 2006 graduate of Northwest High School,
participated in honors club, and was selected for
Who’s Who Among American High School Students, and
National Honor Society. She was on the honor roll
and served as the Wendy’s Heisman representative
from Northwest High School. Jordan participated in
basketball, volleyball, pep club, yearbook and
newspaper staffs, and PRIDE, a club for students who
pledge to be alcohol and drug free. Jordan is a
member of 4-H, a volunteer for Red Cross blood drive
and Salvation Army food drive.
The SSU Development Foundation administers
these scholarship funds. Individuals or
organizations interested in establishing a
scholarship can contact the SSU Development
Foundation at (740) 351-3284.
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October 10, 2006
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Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740)
352-5566
E-mail:
jperez@shawnee.edu
(Article
by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist)
Nellie Niswonger Scholarship Awarded
The Shawnee State University (SSU)
Scholarship Committee has awarded Sarah Jenkins
of Rutland, Oh., the 2006-2007 Nellie Niswonger
scholarship.
The Nellie Niswonger scholarship was
established in 1987 through a bequest by Mrs.
Nellie Niswonger and remains as a permanent
memorial to Niswonger and her 31 years as an
algebra teacher.
The scholarship is awarded to a high
school or college student with a minimum 3.5
GPA.
Jenkins, daughter of Steve and Donna
Jenkins, is a 2006 graduate of Ohio Valley
Christian School in Gallipolis. She was a member
of the National Honor Society and was included
in Who’s Who of American High School Students.
She participated in 4-H, yearbook staff,
volleyball, basketball, and track. At church,
she took part in the Proteens youth group. She
volunteered at vacation Bible school and
children’s church, and also worked part-time at
Bob Evans Restaurant.
These scholarship funds are
administered through the SSU Development
Foundation. Individuals or organizations
interested in establishing a scholarship can
contact the SSU Development Foundation at
(740)351-3284.
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October 10, 2006
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352-5566
E-mail:
jperez@shawnee.edu
(Article
by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist)
Veri Family Scholarship Awarded
The Shawnee State University (SSU)
Scholarship Committee has awarded Tyler
Hollar of Minerva, Oh., the 2006-2007 Veri
Family scholarship.
The Veri Family scholarship,
established to honor Clive C. Veri, was
created from proceeds of the 1998
President’s Gala to mark the retirement of
Dr. Clive C. Veri as President of SSU. The
scholarship is a tribute to the nine years
of devotion shared by Dr. and Mrs. Veri with
the students of the university.
The scholarship assists a
degree-seeking student with sophomore
standing and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Hollar, son of Brody and Teri
Hollar, returns to SSU to pursue a Bachelor
of Science in sports studies. At Minerva
High School, Hollar was selected for the
National Honor Society, Who’s Who Among
American High School Students,
all-conference honorable mention in
basketball and baseball. An honor roll
student, Hollar also participated in pep
club, key club, and Students Against
Destructive Decisions (SADD). He has umpired
little league baseball games, coached young
students in baseball and basketball, and
tutored students in math.
The SSU Development Foundation
administers these scholarship funds.
Individuals or organizations interested in
establishing a scholarship can contact the
SSU Development Foundation at (740)
351-3284.
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352-5566
E-mail:
jperez@shawnee.edu
(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, communications
coordinator)
SSU president has been named to the leadership
of a
national higher education alliance
Shawnee State University President Rita Rice
Morris, Ph.D., has been named chair of the
committee on professional development for the
American Association of State Colleges and
Universities.
“I am honored my fellow college and
university presidents have entrusted me to take
the lead in preparing new campus leaders for the
many challenges they face,” Morris said.
The AASCU is a national association
representing more than 400 state colleges and
universities and university systems.
“A key role of the committee is to
plan the program for the annual Summer Council
of Presidents, held each July,” said Christina
Bitting, AASCU membership services. “Dr. Morris
has been an active member of this committee for
the past several years and has served as vice
chair of the group this past year.”
The committee on professional
development consists of approximately 30 AASCU
member presidents and chancellors and oversees
the leadership development programs that the
organization offers its members.
Dr. Morris’s appointment begins at the
AASCU meeting this fall and will extend until
the fall of 2007.
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(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer,
communications coordinator
SSU
helps obtain 21ST century
learning center grants
(Minford and Northwest elementary
schools receive funding for enrichment
programs)
Two more Scioto County schools, Minford and
Northwest elementary schools have received
21st Century Learning Center
grants thanks to Shawnee State University’s
University Outreach Services. The 1.2
million dollars is being awarded through the
Ohio Department of Education.
“The grant
provides funding for tutoring and helps with
proficiency and enrichment,” said Cathy
Mullins, grant writer with the Office of
University Outreach Services. “The funding
will also provide a safe place to be after
school.”
Mullins said recent research has
found that the most likely time for school
age children to get into trouble is between
the hours of 3 and 6 p.m. when they are home
from school and their parents are still at
work.
“Since the schools are empty at
that time, the whole idea of the program is
to keep them off the streets and provide
them with a place where they can continue
learning, be safe and take part in social,
enrichment and physical activities,” Mullins
said.
Jerry Blanchard, 21st
Century Community Learning Centers project
director at SSU. said the grants are
expected to benefit 100 children at each
school.
“The programs will be similar in
the sense that they will emphasize
proficiency, tutoring, reading and math but
different in that each district will put
their own stamp on what works and what is
needed for that particular district,”
Blanchard said.
He said the majority of the
remediation for the program is done by
school staff members.
Minford School Superintendent
Dennis Mead, Ph.D., said he is glad the 21st
Century program is back in his elementary
school.
“We feel this is going to add
another dimension to our efforts to improve
the educational opportunities for our
students,” Mead said. “This will allow us to
focus more intently upon those students who
need extra assistance in achieving their
goals.”
Ed Crabtree, superintendent of the
Northwest Local School system said the
program will also benefit the students at
his school.
“Anytime you have the opportunity
to provide a better environment for learning
we are appreciative and will certainly take
advantage of that,” Crabtree said.
The grants are five- year grants
for both school systems. Mullins said the
funding would be constant for the first
three years then drops down to 75 percent
the fourth year and 50 percent the final
year of the program.
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Bentley, Gregory, and Hairston receive
special awards at alumni reception
SSU
alumni receive awards at reception
Three
Shawnee State University alumni were
honored by the university’s alumni
association at a
reception during the university’s 20th
anniversary celebration last month.
Denise Gregory, human
resources benefits representative at SSU
received “The Alumni Service Award.”
This award is presented to an alumnus or
alumna in recognition of his or her
outstanding volunteer service and
contributions to Shawnee State and/or
the Alumni Association.
“I’m really happy to be the
first recipient of this award,” said
Gregory. ‘I hope the award grows and the
alumni association gets stronger and
bigger.”
Gregory started working at SSU
in 1991 as a Payroll Clerk and moved to
Human Resources in 1999. In 2005 her
work was rewarded with the performance
bonus award.
“Denise has made many
contributions to Shawnee State. If
there’s a campus committee she’s on it.
People always look to her for help and
assistance and leadership on campus,”
said Angela Henderson, SSU alumni
director.
Gregory is the campus chair
for the Go Red for Women campaign of the
American Heart Association. She’s a
member of the University Administrative
Assembly Executive Committee and she was
the UAA co-chair for the in-house
capital campaign.
She is married to Ed Gregory,
who graduated from SSU in 1976. They
have two children, Tiffany and Michael,
and one grandson, Kyler.
Gary Hairston, the human
resources director for the United States
Enrichment Corporation Piketon Contract
Services was presented with the
“Distinguished Alumnus Award” for
outstanding performance in his
profession and for making an outstanding
contribution to the community.
“Gary has worked his way up at
USEC over the past 33 years and he’s
done a lot for his community. He’s very
active in the Masons, with his church
and different things in the city and
county,” said Henderson. “He’s really an
outstanding person and we’re delighted
to have him as the first winner of this
award.”
Hairston graduated from SSU in
1973 with an associate of business
degree in retail management and in 2000
with a bachelor’s degree in social
science.
He serves as the Trinity
Lodge No. 9 Worshipful Master of the
Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio, Free &
Accepted Masons. He was recently voted
Mason of the Year for the 2nd
Masonic District of the Prince Hall
Grand Lodge of Ohio, F & A.M. Hairston
also belongs to the Scioto County NAACP
and is a Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing
Authority Commissioner.
Hairston said he was very
flattered and touched to receive the
award.
“I think Shawnee State is the
greatest thing to happen to the
Portsmouth community in the past 100
years bar none,” Hairston said. “I think
we’ve just begun to scratch the surface
of the potential of what the partnership
between Shawnee State and Portsmouth and
Scioto County will bring to southern
Ohio and I’m just happy to watch it
grow.”
Hairston and his wife Marilyn
have been married for more than 31
years. Their daughter Tia is married to
Army Captain Dale King, who just
returned from his second tour of duty in
Iraq. Tia is a nurse practitioner in
Colorado Springs.
The third award “The Alumnus
of Tomorrow Award” was actually
presented in May during the Evening of
Honors, but the recipient Jared Bentley
was recognized during the reception.
This award is given each academic year
to a graduating student who has
displayed commitment to his or her
individual endeavors, academic, social
and personal, and who shows great
promise toward future endeavors.
“Jared was accepted to five
different medical schools. His academics
were very good, his extracurricular
activities were very good,” said
Henderson. “He’s currently attending the
University of Cincinnati College of
Medicine and hopes to come back to the
area and practice in emergency medicine
or surgery.”
Bentley graduated this past
June with a bachelor’s degree in
biology. While attending SSU, he was the
president of the Pre-Med Club, the
historian of the Tri-Beta Biological
Honor Society and the Chemistry Club
treasurer. He was also a member of Phi
Eta Sigma and participated in intramural
football. He worked on three different
research projects through the Department
of Natural Sciences, including one on
the Group A streptococcus strains.
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SSU to support domestic violence
awareness efforts
To recognize Domestic Violence
Awareness Month, Shawnee State
University and the Southern Ohio Shelter
for Domestic Violence in Scioto County
have teamed to sponsor two events in
October that will help women in need of
support.
There will be a collection of
kitchen items, such as cleaning
products, paper towels, dish soap, and
laundry detergent, at locations
throughout Scioto County.
“We decided our greatest need
was kitchen items,” said Elsie Shabazz,
a member of the women’s center advisory
committee and domestic violence
awareness month event chair, and board
member of the domestic violence
shelter. “Being a committee member at
both the shelter and the Shawnee State
Women’s Center, I decided this would be
a great joint project.”
Monetary donations are
accepted and appreciated, as well. The
proceeds will go directly to the
shelter. The drop-off areas are located
in every building on campus.
In addition to the collection,
SSU and the domestic violence shelter
are hosting a candlelight vigil for
domestic violence awareness at the
Scioto County Courthouse tonight at 7
p.m. Anyone from SSU wishing to
participate will be meeting at the
university Women’s Center, Massie 019,
at 6:15 and walk to the courthouse
together.
“The vigil is set up in the
rotunda area of the courthouse,” said
Shabazz. “There will be tables set with
one plate turned down for each person
that has been killed because of domestic
violence. Women will tell their stories
of what happened to them as victims of
domestic violence.”
Shabazz encourages everyone to
become involved.
“We don’t know what other
people’s lives are like sitting beside
us in a classroom or walking on the
street; we can’t understand what they’ve
gone through,” said Shabazz. “In
reality they may be holding some deep,
dark secret and they don’t know where to
turn. Just letting people know that
we’re there will make a difference.”
For more information, call
Roberta Milliken, PhD., Women’s Center
Director at (740) 351-3738, or Shannon
Lawson, chair of the women’s advisory
committee at (740) 351-3295, or visit
the Women’s Center Web site at
www.shawnee.edu/womenscenter.
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Authors on Middle East to speak at SSU
(Free lecture by authors and peace activists Art and Peggy
Gish offered at SSU)
Art and Peggy Gish will present a free lecture,
entitled “Searching for Peace in the Middle East: Compelling
accounts of non-violent resistance to war and occupation in
Iraq, Palestine, and Israel” on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 7 to
9 p.m. in Room 207 of the SSU Clark Memorial Library.
“Having spent time in Iraq, Palestine, and Israel,
Art and Peggy Gish will offer the university and larger
community first-hand accounts of non-violent protest in the
tradition of Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr,” said Andrew
Feight, Ph.D., assistant professor of history. “Their
lecture will offer insight into the day-to-day struggle for
peace in a region racked by terrorism and war, which we, as
Americans, should be deeply interested in because of
national security concerns and our military deployments in
the Middle East.”
Art and Peggy Gish are organic farmers in Athens
County, Ohio. They are activists for peace, civil rights
and humanity, members of Christian Peacemaker Teams since
1995, an initiative of the historic peace churches
(Mennonites, Church of the Brethren, and Quakers) with
support and membership from a range of Catholic and
Protestant denominations. They have been working for social
justice for over 40 years.
Peggy Gish was in Iraq as a peace advocate and
witness before, during and following the recent invasion of
Iraq. She is the author of Iraq, A Journey of Hope and
Peace (2004) which chronicles her recent peace work in
Iraq. She received the Yoko Tada Human Rights Award at a
ceremony in Tokyo for her work with the CPT in Iraq in
2003. For the past several years, she has served as team
coordinator of the CPT in Iraq. She is due to return to the
U.S. only a few days before her presentation at Shawnee
State.
Arthur Gish is a graduate of Manchester College and Bethany
Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books,
including Hebron Journal: Stories of Nonviolent
Peacemaking (2001), an account of his work on behalf of
peace and justice in the occupied territories of Palestine,
and Living in Christian Community (1998). He will
depart for Hebron in the West Bank shortly after his visit
to Shawnee State.
The lecture is sponsored by the Department of
Social Sciences at SSU and by the Scioto Chapter of the
Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR).
For more information, call Andrew Feight, Ph.D.,
at (740) 351-3143.
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SSU Offers Workshop on Financial Statements
Non-fiscal professionals will be able to
understand financial statements by attending a one-day
workshop in October.
The workshop, “How to Read Financial
Statements: A Workshop for Nonfinancial Professionals”
is sponsored by Shawnee State University’s Business and
Industry Training Center and will take place on Tuesday,
Oct. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Ohio State University
Endeavor Center in Piketon, Oh., in Room 165.
“In just three hours, participants will not
only have a better understanding of the most important
aspects of key financial statements, but they will also
learn how to interpret the results of statements,” said
Brenda Covert, manager of the business and industry
training center.
The workshop is instructed by David Horr.
Participants will discuss:
·
Accounting concepts
·
The Balance Sheet
·
The Income Statement
·
Stockholders’ Equity
and Cash Flows
This workshop will help build vocabulary and
knowledge so one can feel more confident in financial
conversations, said Covert. Participants will be able to
make more effective business decisions that can have a
positive impact on a company’s bottom line.
The registration deadline is Oct. 13. To
register or for more information, call (740) 351-3171
or toll free (866) 672-8778.
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The Dr. Miller and Genevieve Toombs’ Children’s
Learning Center
students raise money for St. Jude’s with Trike-A-Thon
The wheels on the trikes go `round and
`round at The Dr. Miller and Genevieve Toombs’
Children’s Learning Center at Shawnee State
University.
Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.,
CLC students will participate in a Trike-A-Thon to
raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital during tricycle safety week. Trike-A-Thon
is a special program developed for early childhood
educators and childcare centers to teach children
riding safety tips while helping to continue St.
Jude's efforts to eradicate childhood catastrophic
diseases.
“We chose St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital because they help children that are the
ages of the children we serve,” said Cindy Ferguson,
director of the CLC. “Cancer is no respecter of
states or places, so it could well be some children
in this area will be helped by St. Jude's
research.”
Early childhood education students at
Shawnee State will set up the trike safety trail in
the front driveway of the CLC.
The Trike-a-Thon event supports two of the
CLC rules, to take care of others and to take care
of self. Families have taken pledge envelopes home
and children can earn a variety of prizes based on
the number of donations they collect.
The fundraising campaign for St. Jude’s
will end Oct. 31, when the children take a costumed,
group “Trick-or-Trike Walk” to collect candy and
cash donations. When the children return to the
center, they will sort and share.
“In addition to the lesson of share and
share-alike, the children will work on their math
skills when they sort and count the money
collected,” said Ferguson.
For more information or to donate to this
cause contact Cindy Ferguson or Carol Sexton at
(740) 351-3252.
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International Food Festival at Shawnee State
University
Travel the world in a day with food
and music at Shawnee State.
Students, faculty and staff are
invited to the 2006 International Food Festival
on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
The festival will take place in the
Mickelthwaite Lounge in the University Center,
where the SSU community can sample international
food dishes and listen to international music.
“This event will reveal to the
students and staff the different cultures around
the world,” said Darren Ocheltree, president of
the international forum at Shawnee State.
There will be a collection box
available during the festival for monetary
donations for the tragedies in Darfur (Sudan),
where Janjawed militia have been trained by the
Sudanese army with the explicit purpose of
ridding Darfur villages of black Muslims.
The United Nations estimates that up to 50,000
African Muslims of Darfur have died in the hands
of the Janjaweed.
“In today’s world, it is imperative for cultural
and international awareness,” said Ocheltree.
“The genocide happening in Darfur is an example
of the need for awareness. I would encourage
everyone to donate any amount they can toward
this cause.”
Vladimirs Azarovs, from Riga, Latvia,
will perform songs in various languages and
teach salsa and merengue dances. Azarovs is a
young corporate entertainer who is fluent in
many languages and promotes cultural awareness
all over the world.
“I think having Vladimirs visit our
campus during our own international awareness
week will be a wonderful opportunity,” said
Julia Coll, Ph.D., professor of Spanish and
applied linguistics. “Knowledge of one or more
foreign languages is important not only to
understand other cultures, but also because it
makes a person feel at home in different
countries. From this perspective, the world
seems to be more open, flexible, and
non-threatening.”
Some dishes served at last year’s
festival include the Mediterranean Tabouli
Salad, an Iranian rice dish often served at
weddings, and Paella, a Spanish dish normally
made with shellfish, chicken or rabbit.
Anyone interested in contributing a
dish can contact international forum officers,
Darren Ocheltree at (740) 357-5012 or Andrew
Carter at (740) 821-6822.
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Salsa and merengue dance workshops at
Shawnee State University
Ever wanted to learn how to do the
salsa or experience the merengue?
The public is invited to attend two
free dance workshops taught by Vladimirs
Azarovs at Shawnee State, as part of the
2006 International Festival. The workshops
will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6
p.m. in the Howland Recital Hall on the
third floor of the Vern Riffe Center for the
Arts and on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. in
the lobby area of the Riffe Center.
Vladimirs Azarovs, from Riga,
Latvia, will perform songs in various
languages and teach salsa and merengue
dances. Azarovs is a young corporate
entertainer who is fluent in many languages
and promotes cultural awareness all over the
world.
“I think having Vladimirs visit
our campus during our own international
awareness week will be a wonderful
opportunity,” said Julia Coll, Ph.D.,
professor of Spanish and applied
linguistics.
For more information, call Julia
Coll, Ph.D. at (740) 351-3599.
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The
Cakes of Shawnee State!
There were many beautiful
& tasty cake decorating entries. The 20th Anniversary
picnic turned out to be a beautiful day. Thank you to
everyone for entering the contest and making it fun.
They were all beautiful!
WINNERS:
Most Original, 1st Place:
Sharon Brumfield
Most
Original, 2nd Place Melissa Scott
Best Presentation:
Janice Shanks, Tiffany & Savannah Moore
Vanessa VanHoose
Nora Durham
Best Represents SSU: SSU's Custodial Department
Best
Represents SSU: Jr. Level - 12 & Under
Brandy Fields
Emma & Sara Campbell
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Superstar Comes to Vern Riffe Stage October 18 and 19
(Come see a world-class production of one of the
world’s most famous musicals)
The ground-breaking, award-winning musical “Jesus Christ
Superstar” is set to open for a two-night performance on
October 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Shawnee State University’s
Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
The award-winning collaboration between Tim Rice
and Andrew Lloyd Webber features Ted Neely in his signature
role of Jesus. Neely appeared in the movie version and has
performed the role on national tours in each of the past
four decades. This national touring production of “Jesus
Christ Superstar” is being touted as Neely’s farewell tour
to his most famous role.
“People are familiar with the songs and may have
seen the movie,” said Carl Daehler, Vern Riffe Center for
the Arts executive director. “But nothing replaces seeing it
live on stage with an orchestra and cast. Our Broadway
Series presentations are the most popular part of the SOPAA
season and this classic piece of Broadway history should be
no exception. This production is spectacular and has already
received rave reviews at its Los Angeles premiere.”
Featured in the role of Judas is Corey Glover,
best known as the lead singer of the Grammy winning band,
“Living Colour.” Glover has appeared in numerous television
shows and in Oliver Stone’s movie, “Platoon.”
Daehler said “Jesus Christ Superstar” depicts the
seven days before the crucifixion with a stunning score and
spectacular staging. He said memorable songs from this
production include the title song, “Jesus Christ Superstar,”
the moving “Gethsemane” and the ballad “I Don’t Know How to
Love Him.”
“Jesus Christ Superstar” opened on Broadway in 1971 and was the
first musical by the team of Rice and Webber to be produced
on the professional stage. The show has become a cultural
phenomenon staged many times, including productions in
Hungary, New Zealand, France, Mexico, Chile, Bulgaria,
Sweden, Russia, Poland, and Australia, the Philippines,
Bolivia and many more.
The Southern Ohio Medical Center sponsors the Riffe Center’s
popular Broadway Musical Series. Additional funding for the
production is made possible by grants from the Ohio Arts
Council, the Scioto Foundation, and by gifts made to the
Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association and SSU
Development Foundation. For more information, call the Vern
Riffe Center for the Arts at 740-351-3622.
Tickets for “Jesus Christ Superstar” and all
offerings of the Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association
are available from the McKinley Box Office located in the
lobby of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts or by calling
740-351-3600. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Discounted tickets are available for students and seniors
and family packages are on sale. Reserved seat tickets range
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