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Week of Feb. 20-25, 2007 Welcome to the Tower Topics E-newsletter for faculty, staff and students at Western. |
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Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507, 816-271- 4200 |
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Fall 2007 Barbara Sprong Leadership Challenge Apply now for the Barbara Sprong Leadership Challenge. The purpose of the Barbara Sprong Leadership Challenge is to provide Western students with an opportunity to acquire and enhance leadership skills so that they may assume leadership roles while in college and after graduation. The program is named in honor of Barbara Sprong, a former member and president of the Western Board of Regents who continues to be a leader in the St. Joseph community. All full-time students who have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average are eligible to apply for the leadership challenge. Students who complete the program without absences will receive one hour of credit (Motivation and Leadership; CED 121). The program is designed to accommodate 24 students. A letter of recommendation from a faculty or staff member must accompany the application form. The letter should address the nominee's leadership potential and academic ability. Participants must agree to attend the weekend retreat and all sessions of the program. The overnight retreat dates are Sep. 21 and 22. Participants are required to submit a brief (200 to 300 word - 1 page double-spaced) essay on an individual they know or admire, describing the leadership qualities demonstrated by that person and how these qualities contributed to his/her success. Participation in the Big Event on Oct. 6 is also a part of the class program. Six sessions will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sep. 25-Oct. 11. The program concludes with a Barbara Sprong Leadership Challenge recognition event on Oct. 11. The deadline to apply for the leadership challenge is March 2. Applications are available in the center for student engagement, Blum 207.
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Western Hosts Social Justice Talk Western will host author LeAlan Jones at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in Spratt Hall Kemper Recital Hall. Jones will speak on social justice issues. The event is free and open to the community. Jones is a freelance writer and journalist in Chicago. He began his career in 1993 at the age of 13 when he collaborated with his friend Lloyd Newman and radio producer David Issay to create Ghetto Life 101. This award-winning radio diary about growing up on Chicago’s South Side aired on National Public Radio. Two years later, Jones and Newman produced another radio diary called Remorse, which examined the murder of a five-year-old living in a housing project in Chicago. The documentary won a Peabody Award. In 1996, Jones, Newman and Issay together wrote the book, “Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago, which was based on the previous radio programs. Jones’ talk is sponsored by the center for multicultural education and the campus activities board.
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"Journey Toward Justice" Author to Speak at Western Dennis Fritz spent 12 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. To kick off Criminal Justice Week, he will speak at Western about his experiences and how he was eventually freed through DNA evidence. He will make presentations on March 5 and 6. Fritz will present “Journey Toward Justice: the Use of Science to Free a Wrongly Accused Man” at 7 p.m. March 5 in Spratt Hall Kemper Recital Hall. He will talk again at an Eggs and Issues presentation at 7 a.m. March 6 in the Fulkerson Center. Both events are free and open to the community, but reservations are required for the Eggs and Issues free breakfast. Call 5646 by March 2. Fritz was a school teacher when he was arrested, convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of a young woman in Ada, Okla. He was spared the death penalty by one juror’s vote. After serving 12 years in prison, he and his co-defendant, Ron Williamson, were freed with the help of DNA evidence. Williamson’s story is told by author John Grisham in his book, “The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town.” Fritz’s book, “Journey Toward Justice,” is a companion to Grisham’s nonfiction work.
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Western Holds Activities and "The Vagina Monologues" A day of lectures and activities to promote awareness of women’s issues will culminate in the production of “The Vagina Monologues” at Western Feb. 24. All events will be in Potter Hall. The activities are in conjunction with V-day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls and a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. "We're trying to involve as many different groups on campus as we can," said organizer Julie Summa, senior education major. "In the past it's been one stalwart group of women just doing the show for two to three nights. We're hoping to bring more people in for our one-night show by combining arts and awareness into one fantastic day of activities. We hope everyone will come out to see what the fuss is about." Western’s Panhellenic association is sponsoring two lectures from 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Mitzi Teliczan, from the Buchanan County Health Department, will speak on safe sex, and a representative from the Merck drug company will be on hand to present information about the new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. An art show of student work and screening of student films will be held from 5-7 p.m., along with a silent auction and reception. “The Vagina Monologues” will begin at 7 p.m. in the theater. Tickets are $3 for students and faculty and $5 for general admission, and can be purchased at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Family Planning Clinic of St. Joseph. Summa and her group are still in search of performers to fill the reception time from 5-7 p.m. and donations for the silent auction. Anyone wishing to assist can leave a message at the counseling center at 4327 or email her at jsumma. “The Vagina Monologues,” by Eve Ensler, is a play that dives into the mystery, humor, pain, power, wisdom, outrage and excitement buried in women’s experiences. Dr. Stacia Bensyl, associate professor of English; Dr. Karen Fulton, professor of English; and Dr. Cynthia Jeney, associate professor of English, lead the cast as the chorus for the show. The remainder of the cast is drawn from the Western student body and the surrounding community. This day is sponsored by the counseling and testing center, the Griffon arts society and the Panhellenic association. For more information contact Julie Summa at 8625 or jsumma. |
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Congratulations to the no. 2 nationally ranked women's basketball team: 25-1!!! Tiffany Mastin has been hired as the new head volleyball coach. She replaces former head coach Cindy Brauck who retired last May. The Western volleyball program has been under the direction of acting head coach Kyp Harasymowycz throughout the 2006 season. Mastin becomes the 5th head coach for the Western volleyball program since its inception in 1975. Mastin, a Rockford, Ohio native, comes to Western after a two-year stint as the head volleyball coach at Oakland City University, a member of the NCAA Division II and National Christian Collegiate Athletics Association. Last season under Mastin, the Lady Oaks finished with a record of 16-13 overall and advanced to the NCCAA National Tournament where they went 1-3. The 2006 Lady Oaks squad also had one 2nd-Team, All-NCCAA selection and three NCCAA Scholar-Athlete award winners. Men's Basketball
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Apply for Western Scholarships Students who wish to be considered for Western and affiliated scholarships for 2007-08 need to complete the following no later than March 1:
Need Financial Aid for
Summer? Summer financial aid applications are now available in the
Financial Aid Office or at www.missouriwestern.edu/finaid . Blood Drive The Western Student Nurses Association, in conjunction with the Community Blood Center, is sponsoring a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Blum Union lobby. To sign up in advance, call Dr. Stephanie Corder, assistant professor of nursing, at 4407. Need a Soda? The Student Organization for Disability Awreness (SODA) invites you to join us for an informational meeting to see what we're all about. We are currently meeting every Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 in Blum Union, room 207 (Center for Student Engagement). You do not have to have a disability to join our organization, only a desire to learn more about people with disabilities. You are welcome to join us. For more information, contact Michael Ritter at 4330. Making Connections The counseling center is sponsoring a seven-week student-lead discussion group on issues that most affect our relationships. Learn how to allow your relationships to grow to their full potential, become aware of who you are and create effective, meaningful relationships. Weekly meetings will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 3-4 p.m. in Eder 203. If you are interested in being part of this group or have questions, contact the Counseling Center at 4327 or email Lindsey Barnes at lnb4491. |
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For Sale: Two tickets to a George Strait concert at Kemper Arena in Kansas City. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. March 2. Tickets are in section 215 R. $143. Call 816-304-0938 for more information. For Sale: TI-89 calculator. Bought it but didn't need it. Contact thester for more information. |
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