SSU PARTICIPATES IN THE SEPTEMBER PROJECT
          Shawnee State University (SSU) is giving students, staff and community members the opportunity to participate in a world-wide event to commemorate the fifth-year anniversary of September 11 and to express how it has affected them, their country and the world. 
          The SSU Clark Memorial Library and the AmeriCorps VISTA program are sponsoring the September Project taking place on September 11 in the campus library.  The library staff will play the documentary, “In Memoriam: New York City 9/11/01” from 8 a.m. to 11p.m. and there will be bulletin boards placed for participants to write on, draw and express their thoughts.
          The hour-long documentary, made by HBO®, premiered in 2002 and follows New York City (NYC) Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and his staff from the beginning of the attack.  According to www.hbo.com, “the documentary presents a panoramic and unique historical record of that fateful day” in NYC.  “In Memoriam” won an Emmy® Award for Outstanding Picture Editing for Non-Fiction Programming.
          “The idea is to get people actively engaged and thinking about democracy, citizenship and patriotism that grew as a result of the terrorist attack that took place five years ago,” said Connie Salyers Stoner, associate director of the library for public services at SSU. 
            The video will play all day near the vending area on the first floor, while the bulletin board for signing will be near the Jazzman’s Café located on the second floor.  Participants will also receive flag pins to wear.
          “This is a great opportunity for students to reflect on what September 11 means to them now,” said Amy Richardson, coordinator of community service at SSU.  “This event allows students to think about how it has changed our nation as a whole.”
          The Clark Memorial Library has sponsored the September Project since its inception in 2004.  The original event was a collaborative sponsorship of the League of Women Voters of Seattle, Wash., the Public Library of Seattle, and the University of Washington, and is intended to foster civic engagement and to get people thinking about what democracy, patriotism, and citizenship mean to them.
           For more information about this event, call Connie Salyers Stoner at (740) 351-3462 or Amy Richardson at (740) 351-3662.

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

    SKITARELIC-SWANSON FAMILY MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
          The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Kristina Poorman the 2006-2007 Skitarelic-Swanson Family Medical Laboratory Science scholarship of $3,000.
          The Skitarelic-Swanson scholarship was established by Richard Swanson and Kathryn Skitarelic-Swanson to recognize a medical laboratory science (MLT) student for outstanding aptitude, performance and enthusiasm.  Dr. Skitarelic was a former medical adviser to the MLT program and Mr. Swanson, an adjunct psychology faculty member at SSU.
          The scholarship is awarded to a two-or four-year SSU student in the MLT program.
          Poorman is the daughter of Lisa Poorman and a 2004 graduate of Eastern High School of Pike County.  She was listed in the American Achievement Academy for making the honor roll and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.  In high school, she played volleyball, participated in yearbook and prom committees, and volunteered with Boy Scouts of America and at SOMC.
          The 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. 

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                                            GLENWOOD SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
          The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Erica Adkins, Shane Adkins, Brittany Bloomfield, Rocky Dunkin, Megan Lancaster, Adam Phillips, Stephanie and Stephen Rose, Sara Tolbert, and Heather Waugh of New Boston, and Antony Musick, Eddy Swords and Sabrina Taylor of Portsmouth, the 2006-2007 Glenwood scholarships of $3,000 each.
          The Glenwood Scholarship was established by an anonymous donor who wishes to encourage all the students in New Boston, Ohio, to continue their education in order to reach their full potential.  The scholarship assists a Glenwood High School graduate with college expenses.
          Erica Adkins, daughter of Jeri Adkins and a 2003 graduate of Glenwood High School, will return to Shawnee majoring in social sciences.  She has made the dean’s list (2005) and has been awarded the Tiger Pride award (2002).  In high school, Adkins played basketball, tennis, and volleyball.  She was also the yearbook editor, and participated in drama club, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), National Honor Society, foreign language club, and Upward Bound.   At SSU, Adkins participates in Student Support Services.
          Shane Adkins, son of Raymond and Sherry Adkins and a 2006 graduate of Glenwood High School, plans to study business administration.  Adkins was a four-year member of the Scioto County Honors Choir, a county winner in Americanism and government testing, president of the Glenwood High School choir, a first-place winner in male vocals at Sudden Impact Talent Camp, a four-year choir award winner, and a two-year band award winner.  He served as business manager of the yearbook staff, an office aide for two years, a volunteer at the after-school mall, a four-year choir member, a band member and a basketball player.  Adkins attends Church of the Nazarene youth group for which he was a youth group counselor and captain of Nazarene’s church Bible quiz team.  He also participates with Son of Mason, American Legion, and various political campaigns.
          Brittany Bloomfield, daughter of Melinda Bloomfield and a 2006 graduate of Glenwood High School, will major in nursing.  Bloomfield has won a number of awards, including the Archie Griffin sportsmanship award, junior homecoming attendant, and awards for all four years of high school.  She participated in volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis, student council, honors choir, chorus, web design, and future nurses’ club.  She volunteered at Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC), blood drives, and at a Thanksgiving dinner to feed the homeless.
          Rocky Dunkin, son of Rocky Dunkin and Alice Tremblay and a 2006 graduate of Glenwood High School, has won the Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award, first team All-District and first team S.O.C. in soccer, first team S.O.C. and second team All-District in baseball, and first team S.O.C. in basketball.  In high school, Dunkin also participated in chorus, nurses’ club, Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG), and crop walk.  He also volunteered at Stanton Elementary School in New Boston.
          Megan Lancaster, daughter of Marcella and Charlie Lancaster and a 2006 graduate of Glenwood High School, participated in cheerleading, basketball, softball, volleyball, and 4-H.
          Adams Phillips, son of Kimberly and Robert Phillips and a 2006 graduate of Glenwood High School, has received many awards, including an embroidered laboratory jacket in recognition of excellence in anatomy class, two outstanding English student awards and most outstanding student during the Upward Bound summer program.  Phillips participated in golf, bowling, tennis, quiz bowl, drama club, Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOGS), Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES), chorus, advanced placement English, and worked in the SSU Student Success Center as an Upward Bound work-study.
          Stephanie Rose, daughter of Teresa and Charles Rose and a 2006 graduate of Glenwood High School has published poetry and has been nominated to be a member of the National Society of Poets. She served as co-captain of the varsity cheerleading squad, nominated by United Cheerleading Association (UCA) to cheer in the Orange Bowl, a freshman and sophomore homecoming attendant, president of the National Honor Society, and vice-president of student council.  Rose participated in chorus, web design, yearbook staff, cheerleading, basketball, and softball.  She raised money for the tsunami relief funds, Hurricane Katrina relief funds, and Cabell Huntington Hospital.  Rose also participated in Red Cross blood drives.  She plans to study psychology.
          Stephen Rose, son of Teresa and Charles Rose and a 2006 graduate of Glenwood High School, participated in soccer, baseball, basketball, student council, and chorus in high school.  He will major in nursing this fall at SSU.
          Sara Tolbert, daughter of Judy Tolbert and a 2006 graduate of Glenwood High School, plans to major in dental hygiene this fall.
          Heather Waugh, daughter of Mary and Michael Waugh and a 2005 graduate of Glenwood High School, will return to SSU this fall, where she runs on the cross-country team and majors in education.  In high school, Waugh received many honors and awards, including the Branch Rickey award, and the Earl Thomas Conley award.  Waugh was included in Who’s Who of American High School Students, and was chosen for a scholarship test for algebra II.  She won first team All-SOC in cross country, second team All-SOC in track, regional track participant, and SOC all-academic award.  In high school, Waugh earned the highest grade in the Americanism and Government Test Program, participated in the National Honor Society, student council, quiz bowl, prom committee, Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Educational Talent Search (ETS), and chorus.  She ran in track and cross-country, and played basketball.  Waugh volunteered as a youth basketball coach, at New Boston local school district summer school, the New Boston local school district after-school mall, and Red Cross blood drives.  She has also helped with clothing drives and food pantries.
           Antony Musick, son of Darrell and Ruthi Musick and a 2006 graduate of Glenwood High School, participated in soccer, basketball, baseball, chorus, and nurses’ club.  Musick attends Seventh Street Christian Baptist Church where he participates in youth group and church choir.  Musick plans to major in nursing this fall.
          Eddy Swords, son of Gerald and Charlotte Swords and a 2003 graduate of Glenwood High School, will return to SSU this fall to complete his bachelor of science degree in Sports Studies with a concentration in fitness development.
          Sabrina Taylor daughter of Drenda Taylor and a 2006 graduate of Glenwood High School, received the Scioto Voice Player of the Week, Spanish “A-average” award, and all-academic Southern Ohio Conference (SOC).  Taylor participated in tennis, basketball, volleyball, National Honor Society, chorus, all-county honors choir, senior mentorship and prom committee.  She participated in Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOGS), and Youth Exchange and Study program (YES).  While involved in community action, Taylor spent a summer working at the New Boston Police Department, filing papers, washing cars, and performing other tasks.
          The SSU Development Foundation administers these funds for these scholarships.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.

                                                      SSU Board of Trustees
                                      Special Board Meeting September 18, 2006
             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, September 18, at 6 p.m. in the Selby Board Room located in the Clark Memorial Library on the SSU Campus for a Special Board Meeting.  

                                SSU TO HOLD FREE LUNCH & LEARN PRESENTATIONS
            As part of the 20^th Anniversary celebration, various Shawnee State University professors will offer “Lunch & Learn” presentations, Sept. 25 – 28, on a variety of topics.
            "We wanted to put the spotlight on our faculty for the 20^th anniversary celebration,” said Angela Henderson, assistant director Development/Alumni affairs. “We're proud of them and we wanted to give the community a chance to see what academics is all about on campus, so we put together the Lunch and Learn Series.”
            People will have the choice to attend two different sessions Monday through Thursday on a wide variety of topics on which faculty are passionate and informed about.
            On Sept. 25,  Janice Johnson, senior instructor, MIS business administration, will present, “Copyright and Other Ethical Issues on the Internet,”  followed by Roberta Milliken, Ph.D. associate professor of English, who will speak on “Holy Women and Virgin Martyrs in the Middle Ages.”
            “My presentation will be about the research I am doing for my book on the representation of holy women in the art and literature in the Middle Ages and early Renaissance,” said Milliken.  “In particular, I am studying the significance of certain iconography, women’s hair, and how and what it communicates about various pious women.”
            On Sept. 26, biology professor Julia Basham will present, “20 Years of Marine Biology Trips.”  Afterward, Mark Mirabello, Ph.D., associate professor of European history, will present, “A Brief History of Terrorism.”
            “My lecture will take the audience through a rapid survey of the tools, techniques, and practices of terrorism from antiquity to the present,” said Mirabello.
            Jeff Bauer, Ph.D., geology professor, will present, “The End of Time … Will We See it Coming?” on Sept. 27, followed by ceramics professor Michael Olugbile’s presentation, “Colored Clay as Basic Design Elements in Pottery Decoration.”
            “My lecture will explore natural events that have the potential of causing our species to disappear,” said Bauer.  “I will use examples of past catastrophes to speculate on whether humans will join trilobites and dinosaurs as extinct relicts embedded in the geologic past.”
            Concluding the Lunch & Learn events on Sept. 28 will be music professor Michael Barnhart presenting, “Electronic Music of our Time,” and Carl Hilgarth, chair of the department of industrial and engineering technology and associate professor of computer engineering technology presenting, “The Industrial Archeology of Scioto County and Surrounds.”
            All presentations begin at noon in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) rooms 132 and 134 unless otherwise noted.  A $5 “to go” buffet is available in the Bears’ Den, University Center, at 11:30 a.m.

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                                 Joseph Spencer Chapter NSDAR Scholarship Awarded
          The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee has awarded Donna Caudill of Minford the 2006-2007 Joseph Spencer Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution scholarship of $1,000.
         The scholarship was established in 2006 as a way for NSDAR to support the community by aiding students and contributing to SSU.  The scholarship partially covers the cost of tuition and books.
         The scholarship is awarded to a student entering his or her sophomore, junior, or senior year as an education or history major who resides in Ohio, Kentucky, or West Virginia.  Applicants must also have a GPA of 2.5 or better, demonstrate financial need, and be a non-smoker.
          Caudill, majoring in middle childhood education at SSU, has been on the President’s List and a troop committee chair for Boy Scouts of America since 2003.
          “The DAR provides many scholarships on the national level,” said Pat Rustle, regent of the Joseph Spencer Chapter of the NADAR. “The chapter is very proud to be presenting its first local scholarship.”
          These 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.

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist)

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist)