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Alumna becomes benefactor to help future students achieve, inspire others to give back by Christina Swaters
T. Beth Hudson, pictured here as a 1963 graduating senior (left) and as a proud alumna (right), is giving back to her program in honor of the professor who inspired her.
The inspiration to support your alma mater can come from many places. For alumna T. Beth Hudson, her time spent as a student at Missouri State led her to donate to a scholarship in the English department. Hudson, a 1963 English graduate, says her Missouri State experience helped her find a role model and developed her lifelong love of the arts. “When I think about schools I would support I don’t think about the University of Arkansas, where I went to graduate school, or of Florida State, where my oldest daughter attends,” Hudson says. “Missouri State is the school that launched me into academic pursuits and my love for art.”
Working with a role model Hudson was a student assistant to Dr. Richard Haswell, who was then the English department head. Together they surveyed regions for language differences and worked on other research projects. Hudson discovered that Haswell was a scholar who demonstrated a deep interest in young people.
“He told me that I could do any number of things, and his knowledge was amazing to me,” Hudson says. “He would even send me Christmas cards; he always kept up with his students.” Hudson had not seen much of life or the world until she came to Missouri State. A Springfieldian by birth, she went to Parkview High School and started at Missouri State on her 18th birthday. “Dr. Haswell was an academic model for me,” Hudson says. “He represented everything that I could do.” That’s why she decided to support the Richard Haswell Memorial Scholarship.
Encouraging others to give back One of Hudson’s favorite Missouri State memories is the commencement speech she gave as valedictorian of her class, in which she recalled all the hard work that led to her graduation day. Hudson wishes to pass on similar positive experiences to students who come after her in the English program, and she hopes her generosity inspires someone else to help. “I’d like to see more people contribute,” Hudson says. “It doesn’t have to be a lot — but just a little from everyone who has succeeded thanks to Missouri State will help.” continued on page 5
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Recently a faculty member was telling me about one of his students who had entered and won a national competition for his creative work. The faculty member said, “I don’t think he Carey Adams knows how good he Dean really is, or how many more opportunities there are for him outside of southwest Missouri.” I believe the same could be said about many of our students, and part of our job is to push them to discover how good they can be. It is our responsibility, also, to help remove barriers to that discovery. In this issue of Expressions we highlight faculty, alumni and donors who are helping remove barriers to student achievement. On pages 6 and 7 you will read about how faculty and alumni in the theatre and dance department take students coast to coast to explore opportunities in musical theatre and acting. Showcases in New York City and Los Angeles give students venues in which to perform and audition for industry professionals. This is only one example among many of departments encouraging and assisting students to put themselves out there. This spring, dance students traveled to Wichita State University to perform for the American College Dance Festival Association. Numerous undergraduate and graduate students have also traveled to professional academic conferences to present their research in communication and English. Artists and performers have competed in regional, national and even international competitions, and journalism students have had their work judged at state and national levels. (See page 12 for a partial listing of recent student recognitions.) Sometimes the barriers are simply not being aware of opportunities or needing encouragement to take the next step. Cost and access can be real obstacles as well. Travel is expensive. Entrance fees add up. Making that first contact can be difficult. This year the
college initiated Student Achievement Awards (pages 10 and 11) specifically to assist students in having their work evaluated and recognized beyond the campus. These awards of up to $200 are intended to supplement support provided by the departments and other campus sources. This year we will have distributed more than $10,000 to 60-plus students, and I hope to see the level of support increase next year. While we have funded the Student Achievement Awards from the college’s operating budget, private gifts extend our ability to help students far beyond what we can do ourselves. I am so pleased in this issue to highlight several generous donors alongside the students currently benefitting from their generosity. T. Beth Hudson (page 1), Alice and Bob Scott (page 13), and the late Mildred Wilcox (pages 8 and 9) are just several among literally hundreds of alumni and supporters who create opportunities and open doors for students every day with their generosity. After a recent meeting with the college’s external advisory committee, one of the members good-naturedly accused me of “gushing” as I talked about the many accomplishments of our students and my pride in the faculty members who had invested so much of their personal time, energy and even money in helping those students to gain external recognition for their great work. After reading this issue of Expressions I think you will agree with me that we all have good reason to “gush.” One last thing I would like to mention: On page 4 you will read a review of the recent 2011 Public Affairs Conference. Recordings of this year’s plenary speakers and other presentations are available on the university’s website at publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/ conference/. You will find archived recordings from previous conferences as well. Thank you so much for reading Expressions and for staying connected to the College of Arts and Letters and Missouri State University. n Best wishes,
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Department head named new associate dean
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS Art and Design Ellis Hall, Room 308 417-836-5110 art.missouristate.edu Wade Thompson, head WadeThompson@missouristate.edu
Dr. Madeleine Hooper of the modern and classical languages department will assume new duties in July.
Communication Craig Hall, Room 375 417-836-4423 communication.missouristate.edu Kelly Wood, head KellyWood@missouristate.edu English Siceluff Hall, Room 215 417-836-5107 english.missouristate.edu W.D. Blackmon, head WDBlackmon@missouristate.edu Media, Journalism and Film Craig Hall, Room 376 417-836-5218 mjf.missouristate.edu Mark Biggs, head MarkBiggs@missouristate.edu
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Modern and Classical Languages Siceluff Hall, Room 223 417-836-5122 www.missouristate.edu/mcl Madeleine Hooper, head MKernen@missouristate.edu
The College of Arts and Letters recently made its final selection in the search to fill the position of associate dean. Dr. Madeleine Hooper, currently the head of the modern and classical languages department, accepted the position effective July 1. Hooper will gradually assume the duties associated with her new position and overlap with Dr. Roger Stoner, current associate dean, until his retirement in January 2012. “Dr. Hooper will be a fantastic associate dean. Her unique personal and intellectual qualities will serve the college very well,” Stoner says. “With Dean Adams and Associate Dean Hooper at the helm, the college could not be in better hands.” There are some special short-term projects Hooper will take on for the college. Additionally, she will help with the transition of the incoming acting modern and classical languages department head. “I love that I get a new challenge,” Hooper says. “I loved being department head, but after 10 years I felt like I wanted a change and that’s
what I most look forward to. Working for the college seems like a wonderful opportunity.” Hooper received her doctorate from the University of Kansas. In addition to her department head duties, she teaches French and Italian. Her specific interest areas for research include foreign language policy, assessment and international programs. “My passions are international and diversity,” Hooper says. “I hope that I can be a force that pushes in that direction for us to work on our international components, work on diversity and, of course, to support the dean and the department heads.” In addition to her new role as associate dean, Hooper also hopes to maintain her advising activities and coordinator position with the global studies major. “Her interests in advising, assessment, interdisciplinary initiatives and international programs will serve and enhance college and university priorities,” Stoner says. “Her ability to work with students, faculty and staff is extraordinary, as is her comprehensive knowledge of the College of Arts and Letters.” n
Music Ellis Hall, Room 206 417-836-5648 www.missouristate.edu/music Julie Combs, head JCombs@missouristate.edu Theatre and Dance Craig Hall, Room 355 417-836-4400 theatreanddance.missouristate.edu Bob Willenbrink, head RWillenbrink@missouristate.edu
Dr. Roger Stoner has announced his retirement as associate dean, effective January 2012. Stoner has served in this position for three years and is ending more than 25 years of service as a University administrator.
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2011 Public Affairs Conference in review Prominent speakers, lively panels discussed the many different views, styles of leadership.
Missouri State presented the 2011 Public Affairs Conference, with a theme of Leading in a Global Society, from April 12 to 15. The event featured panels and plenary speakers who covered many aspects of leadership. Dr. Gloria Galanes, this year’s public affairs fellow, says it was a perfect theme for the conference because there is not a field or profession that does not involve leadership. For the past seven years the conference has consisted of keynote presentations, panel discussions and special events throughout the week. These events touch upon topics such as business, family, international issues, the arts and education. The goal of the conference is to present information to which all of the colleges can relate. To bring many of the plenary speakers to campus, the conference relied on the support of community and campus organizations as well as the University’s colleges and departments. The College of Arts and Letters played an imperative role in bringing both Lynn Dally, artistic director of the Jazz Tap Ensemble, and Stephen Prothero, a Boston University professor, to the conference. Dally presented “Gotta Move: Women in Tap,” her documentary film about five
generations of tap dancers who came together from across America to dance, share stories and celebrate. While on campus, Dally gave the conference’s kick-off plenary address and also worked with students in the theatre and dance department. “All of Lynn Dally’s events I was able to attend were chock-full of great information that is relevant to global leadership and my field of dance,” Jen Guthrie, a senior dance studies major, says. “Thanks to the theatre and dance department for getting her here.” Prothero presented a plenary address with the title “God is not one: The eight rival religions that run the world and why their differences matter.” His talk brought in a huge crowd of students, community members, parents, alumni and faculty. “The only glitch we had was turning people away (for that event),” Galanes says. Barbara Bush, founder and president of Global Health Corps and the daughter of the former president, spoke about her entrepreneurial experience in starting the nonprofit. She also discussed the experiences of those who are on the front lines, delivering health care to those in need. “The subject matter was helpful, especially for students who want to serve,” Nathan Ross, a communication graduate student, says. “It was an inspiration. It’s about helping those who don’t get the same opportunities as us.” The College of Arts and Letters sponsored a presentation by Stephen Prothero, a professor of religion from Boston University. Prothero addressed a standing-room-only PSU Theatre on the differences between the eight major religions of the world.
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Lynn Dally of Jazz Tap Ensemble presented her documentary “Gotta Move: Women in Tap” to kick off the 2011 Public Affairs Conference. Dally followed her plenary address by working with students in departmental workshops.
Galanes says faculty members were instrumental in getting students to attend the conference. Students often won’t come to events without a little push from professors, who might take a class to hear a speaker or offer extra credit for attending. “The faculty were wonderful and very supportive,” Galanes says. Other conference speakers included Grad Nation Executive Director Elizabeth Molina Morgan, Accenture Senior Executive Bill Perry and Center for Young Women’s Development Director of Re-Entry Programs Lateefah Simon. “The conference was totally energizing. Just an incredible event that wakes us up, gets us out of our comfy boxes, and makes me feel alive,” Dr. Madeleine Hooper, head of the modern and classical languages department, says. “The networking opportunities are an added bonus.” n
Mark your calendars! The 2012 Public Affairs Conference will convene April 17-20. The theme for the event is The Culture of Connectivity. Conference Chair Dr. Kurt Heinlein 2011-12 Provost Fellow for Public Affairs
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Supporting arts, alma mater later in life
T. Beth Hudson (called Tonni VanHook at the time) and Alpha Sigma Tau sorority sister Penny Ohlman carefully arrange the punch table in anticipation of the arrival of the sorority rushees of 1963.
One of Hudson’s scholarship recipients expresses gratitude Benjamin Dillman, a senior creative writing major, is one of the current recipients of the Richard Haswell Memorial Scholarship supported by T. Beth Hudson. He says this financial support allows him to really immerse himself in the college experience. “The greatest impact that this award has had upon my life is a relief of stress and an enabling of allowing things into my schedule that previously could not fit,” Dillman says. “Before receiving awards such as the Richard Haswell Scholarship, I worked 30 to 40 hours a week on top of 15 credit hours a semester. Since receiving financial help, I have been able to cut my work hours to about 20 and focus on school and extracurricular activities.” Dillman has been a busy student: He attends many campus events, including reading events affiliated with the English department; he volunteers for his church and its youth program; he is a member of Phi Kappa Alpha; and the first 60 pages of his senior project, a novel, are written! “I would just like to send infinite ‘thank you’s to the donor of my scholarship,” Dillman says. “The extra help has allowed me to experience and enjoy my college career rather than to work/ stress through it. The award has lifted off numerous burdens.” n
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Hudson has used her English degree in a variety of ways during her career. She was the personnel coordinator for the Springfield regional Domino’s Pizza office. She then moved to Georgia, where she worked for a consulting firm doing newsletter work. She next held a variety of positions at IBM before retiring in 2004 from her final position as an office manager. The arts were an important facet of Hudson’s life during her days in school, and that love remains with her. She remembers the early days of Tent Theatre, and, as a
member of the sorority Alpha Sigma Tau, she attended many concerts on campus. Now a resident of Atlanta, she still participates in the arts community by supporting institutions such as the Atlanta Symphony, The High Museum of Art, The Atlanta Ballet, The Atlanta Opera and the Georgia Shakespeare Company. “It’s just so important to support the arts,” Hudson says. Although life has taken her down many different paths, she always returns to Missouri State and remembers the positive influence her time here had on her life. “People who are thinking about where their charitable funds should go should think about how they want their funds to benefit people,” Hudson says. “Donating to the University, you get more in return because you’re helping future students achieve.” n
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New York, L.A. trips serve as dress rehearsals for future performers
KEVIN WHITE
Musical theatre, acting students got lots of professional experience and made valuable connections during the spring trips to the coasts.
Both the musical theatre and acting programs traveled to industry hotspots this spring to gain exposure for current students and network with alumni and show-business professionals.
industry professionals. The audience, which included hundreds around the world who watched the showcase via the Internet, was treated to three decades of MSU talent, from Dale Hensley (1976) to graduating seniors Natalie Baughman and Thomas Hogan. MSU production in N.Y. Nathan Tysen, the first graduate held at ‘elite venue for of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical performances’ Musical Theatre program, directed Musical theatre faculty and 24 the production. Heather Luellen, students traveled to New York MSU’s musical theatre pianist, City for Spring Break. served as musician and musical The University program director for the evening. celebrated its first 15 years with a “This was an outstanding sold-out evening of cabaret held opportunity for us to ‘sell March 6 at Joe’s Pub in Manhattan. Natalie Baughman the brand,’ ” Michael Casey, The evening featured performances musical theatre coordinator by alumni and current students. and producer of the event, says. “Joe’s Pub The pub, which is run by The Public Theater (a New York arts organization), served is recognized as an elite venue for musical as the perfect host for the standing-room-only performances, especially related to the Broadway community. To see it packed on a gathering of MSU alums, friends and theatre 6
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Sunday evening during a rainstorm exceeded all expectations.” Student Natalie Baughman was excited to display her talents on a New York stage: “It was an amazing opportunity and allowed me to network with many of our alumni that are currently working on Broadway or in regional theater. It was the next step for me on a professional level and helped me progress forward in so many ways.” The showcase was the beginning of four days of events held for the musical theatre program. The trip included master classes with Broadway composer/lyricist Craig Carnelia and vocal teacher Andrew Byrne. In addition, the seventh-annual alumni reception brought together generations of MSU alumni living in New York City.
‘Each year we’re building a stronger foundation of (L.A.) industry recognition’
Students and alumni of MSU’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting program tour Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.
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within, and the department/college as a whole,” Dr. Kurt Heinlein, coordinator of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting program, says. “As one agent put it: ‘In five years Two weeks after the New York you won’t even have room to invite trip, the acting program made its alumni.’ Though we always want, way to Hollywood for the Los and intend, to include alumni in Angeles Industry Showcase. this important event (as they are a Students dined with alumni very important bridge in building at The Cat & Fiddle (a landmark student success), the agent’s Hollywood restaurant), toured sentiment was appreciated — that Paramount Studio, attended each year we’re building a stronger workshops with casting and foundation of industry recognition talent agencies, performed at the in Los Angeles.” Hudson Theatre and studied Hannah Duncan “The L.A. showcase exceeded with Sean McEwen, a noted all my expectations,” student actor alumnus and feature film writer/ Hannah Duncan says. “I was able to connect director/producer. The group even found with, and get advice from, real industry time to search for stars during lunch in the professionals who taught me to be my own Paramount Lot Café. business. My career is my responsibility “The event was very successful, and and no one will work harder for me than another important and vital step in the right direction for our acting program, the students me. It taught me that, in order to do well
Antuan Raimone, a graduate of the musical theatre program at MSU, performs “Simple Joys” at Joe’s Pub in New York City. During the L.A. Industry Showcase, student actors attend workshops at Paramount Studios and the Hudson Theatre.
More online! More photos and information from these showcases are available at blogs.missouristate.edu/coalexpressions/.
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The power of one life: Former Missouri State secretary Mildred Wilcox saved up to posthumously give more than $1 million to her beloved University, which will lead to many scholarships.
The late Mildred Durr Wilcox will be remembered forever at Missouri State. Not just because her ties to the University go back more than 40 years, not just because she brought invaluable skills to her job and not just because she is on the school’s Wall of Fame. While all of that is true, it is Wilcox’s generosity that will be remembered by generation after generation. She gave the University a more than $1 million endowment that will change the lives of students for the foreseeable future.
Building a ‘fantastic loyalty to Missouri State’
Mildred Wilcox
Wilcox came from humble beginnings in Boonville, Mo. Her family didn’t have much, which led to a desire to achieve. She was proud of her long family history in Boonville and always had a strong affiliation with her hometown and her high school. Long-time friend Virginia Mee would drive Wilcox to her high school reunion every year. University of Central Missouri, formerly Central Missouri State University, is Wilcox’s alma mater; it was there she met and married Roy T. Wilcox. Together they traveled across the country — including to Eureka Springs, El Dorado Springs and Memphis — purchasing failing newspapers, building up those businesses and then selling them. Eventually, their work brought them to Springfield where they opened a print shop. In 1963, Wilcox began a long tenure of
service with Missouri State. She started as the secretary to Dr. Duane Meyer, who was then dean of faculties and provost. When Meyer was elected University president, Wilcox continued as secretary for Dr. Robert Gilmore when he became provost. She held this full-time position until her retirement in 1978. “Her skills were invaluable and she never forgot anything. She knew all of the faculty and everything about them,” Mee says. “At the time she worked in the provost office, all faculty papers came through her and she typed everything. Once she typed something, she knew it.” Through her time working at the University, Mee says Wilcox developed a “fantastic loyalty to Missouri State.” Wilcox got along well with Meyer and was really influenced by Greg Onstot, who was the head of the University Foundation at the time. In regards to Gilmore, Mee recalls that Wilcox had a high “devotion and admiration for him.” After her retirement, Wilcox continued to work part-time for the University. Wilcox and Mee first crossed paths during one of those part-time positions. Wilcox became Mee’s secretary in 1982, when Mee was serving as the director of the Management Development Institute in the College of Business Administration. “She worked half-time for seven years but left when (the institute) got big enough to need someone full-time,” Mee says. “After she left, we remained close friends.” So close, in fact, that after Wilcox’s husband passed away she asked Mee to be her power of attorney. “I managed her investments and she really became part of my family,” Mee says.
In 2002, former President John Keiser presented Wilcox with the Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to the University.
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Wilcox was always generous to Missouri State. Early on, she expressed to Onstot her desire to establish a scholarship. She witnessed the benefits students derived from her initial donations. “She saw her money work years ago,” Onstot says. “She had a terrific feeling seeing the young people succeed and she wanted to do more.” Wilcox endowed a nursing scholarship in the name and honor of her late husband that, according to Mee, has been awarded every year since; when she sold her house, she donated more than $100,000 to the University Foundation; and she gave money to various departments when they needed it. At the 2002 Homecoming banquet the Alumni Association honored Wilcox with the Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to the University, and the following year she was inducted to the Missouri State Wall of Fame with her friend Virginia Mee by her side.
‘Her only wish was to help as many students as possible’ Wilcox passed away last March at the age of 98. By Christmas time, Mee handed the University a check for an endowment Mee had requested for the Roy T. and Mildred Durr Wilcox Scholarship Fund. The donation, in excess of $1 million, will fund many future scholarships in communication, the College of Business Administration, history and areas connected to the medical profession. The two communication scholarships — the Dr. Robert K. Gilmore Graduate Scholarship in Communications and the Roy T. and Mildred Durr Wilcox Scholarship in Communications — will have a tremendous impact on the undergraduate and graduate programs. Other currently available communication scholarships are, for the most
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Beginning a tradition of support
Mildred Wilcox was inducted to the Missouri State Wall of Fame in 2003 at a ceremony attended by former President John H. Keiser and President of the Board Barbara Burns.
part, specific about the type of recipient — but Wilcox’s scholarships are available to a wide array of students. “The broad-based scholarship is nice so that the average student admitted to the program can apply,” Dr. Kelly Wood, head of the communication department, says. The graduate scholarship especially makes a difference. Wilcox’s contributions increase the number of communication graduate-level scholarships to four, providing significantly more money to support these students. In turn, this money will positively affect the entire department and give administrators some flexibility. “We want to pick people who are leaders on and off campus with volunteering and internship experience,” Wood says. “We want people who are taking that public affairs mission and putting their major to good use in the community and making an impact.” Wilcox’s goal was to stretch her money far enough to help many students. She was raised during the Depression and the only reason she could afford to go to school was because of the scholarships she received, so it is no surprise that her will specifically outlines that recipients of her scholarships must show financial need. “Her only wish was to help as many
students as possible to get a college degree because she felt it was so important,” Mee says. “I think it’s all about the power of one life and what one person can do. She was a very conservative woman who saved her money and she now has the power to enrich the lives of students with these many scholarships every year, forever.” n
What will your legacy be? Visit www.missouristatefoundation.org to learn the possibilities and to be in touch with staff members committed to working with you to establish a legacy at Missouri State.
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New COAL awards ease financial burden for student scholars The awards, up to $200 each, help students pay for travel, send work to exhibits and more. This year, more than $10,000 was divided among 60 students.
COAL has established new Student Achievement Funding Awards to assist students who want their scholarly and creative work to be recognized or disseminated. “The purpose is to help our students get their work out beyond the campus,” Dean Carey Adams says. “(The awards) provide assistance for students going to competitions, contests and conferences, as well as for submitting to exhibitions to help them share their work and gain external recognition for the quality of their work.” Funding for these awards is set aside in the college budget. Students apply through their respective departments, and each application requires the student to have a faculty sponsor and approval from the department head. The application process also requests a financial contribution by the department. Adams says the college grants awards to all eligible and recommended applications until the allotted money runs out. Students use these awards for projects that span all departments and degree programs. Art and design students enter pieces in regional, national and international competitions. English and communication students use the money to travel to conferences and present their research and writing. Media, journalism and film students submit their work to competitions. Those receiving awards also use the money for travel to accept awards or attend festivals and workshops. “The students in our departments do fabulous work and it is important that they have a chance to share that work and be acknowledged for their good work,” Adams says. “Financially, it is a challenge (for students). While the college can’t cover all of the expenses, it is important for the college to
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Ceramics student Craig Hartenberger loads a chambered wood kiln at Rothshank studios in Goshen, Indiana. From this kiln Hartenberger fired a stoneware natural ash glaze bottle (inset photo). He has been the recipient of several COAL awards that have helped him cover the costs of entering exhibitions and shipping his work.
help. It benefits students but it also benefits the college in gaining recognition when students are competing, sometimes against professionals.” Here is a bit more about some of the students who have received Student Achievement Funding Awards.
Craig Hartenberger Craig Hartenberger, a senior ceramics major, has been the recipient of multiple Student Achievement Funding Awards. He uses the money to cover the costs of entering exhibitions and shipping his artwork. Hartenberger’s first exhibition was a regional juried exhibition at the University of Dallas. He also sent his artwork to the University of Tennessee at Martin for an undergraduate juried show. Finally, he sent a piece to the Kansas City Artist Coalition. For all of these shows, Hartenberger must first send pictures of his work to be considered by a juror. The juror selects only a few works to be displayed from all submitted slides.
It can cost more than $100 to send a ceramic piece to an exhibition. Hartenberger appreciates any financial assistance that offsets the price of sending multiple pieces to exhibitions. As an undergraduate, he wants to compile a decent record of showings for his graduate school applications. “I think it’s really a nice recognition from the University that they care about undergrads doing research,” Hartenberger says. “It feels really nice to be recognized and know that it is being appreciated by someone.”
“I took the same principles (from the first Mary Maslak paper) and I applied them Students often need to to classroom situations,” travel across the country West says. “I talked to present and gain about various forms of recognition for their work. Mary Maslak cognitive development Recently, communication theory and how if we graduate student Mary understand various forms of the theories we Maslak took her seminar paper “The Narrative can understand how to affect attitude change Function of Music” to Las Vegas to present at in the classroom.” the Far West Popular and American Culture According to West, the conference helped Conference. to expand her expectations for the future. She Maslak’s graduate work examines how was able to watch a series of panels about how music is a rhetorical narrative function in the Jenny West the English field is changing and what other movie and musical “Across the Universe.” Jenny West, a master’s student in technical research is being conducted. “Going to the conference was and professional writing, was a presenter The conference also provided an academically and intellectually interesting at the 2011 spring Conference on College opportunity to network with professionals and inspiring,” Maslak says. “Being at the Composition and and other graduate conference verifies a certain worthwhile Communication, students and discover essence of my endeavors.” held in Atlanta. West the potential for As with many other students who receive took advantage of a collaborative research the award, the funding allows Maslak to Student Achievement projects. expand her horizons in her field and connect Funding Award to “This award gives with others. present her research me an amazing sense “The Student Achievement Award paper “Personalization of pride in Missouri personally means to me that I am a valued of Professionalism: State for being so scholar and part of a community in the Damage Control, supportive of personal College of Arts and Letters,” Maslak says. Judgment Calls, and and professional “This award financially supported my travel Individual Voice as a development. It gave me and allowed me to go farther and dream of Second Language.” the chance to explore future possibilities.” n This is not the the waters and see the first time West has really interesting work presented at this that other people are conference. Last doing,” West says. “It’s year she presented a comforting to know paper comparing the that you have University Jenny West different phases of support to work on More online! cognitive development your professional Additional student award highlights theory and inner speech theory to Calvin and development and that you’re representing are available at blogs.missouristate.edu/ Hobbes comics. Her presentation this year yourself, the University and the progression of coalexpressions/. stemmed from the same research study. your own personal field.”
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Roundup of recent student accomplishments Students in the media, journalism and film programs and electronic arts program have achieved great things in 2011, including winning more than a dozen national and regional awards.
Robert Brook Linder, electronic arts major, won the online movie competition hosted by Samsung for his video “Something Out There.” His accomplishment came with a trip to Los Angeles as well as a $10,000 prize. Another group of electronic arts students — including director David Hill, sound designer Quentin Coggin and animator David Kelly — advanced to the finalist pool in the category of children’s programming at the 2011 Academy of Television Arts and Sciences student competition for their work “All That Glitters.”
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At the 2011 Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts, eight student projects received awards. This is the highest number of awards the department has received from the festival and the fourth highest among the other schools participating in the festival. Students receiving awards at the festival include: 1st Place Short Narrative Script, “South of Black Drink Crier.” Kenny Wheeler, screenwriter. 2nd Place Original Television Series Pilot, “Armadilloville.” Carol Harris, screenwriter. 2nd Place Television Spec Script, “Glee.” Ryan Rodman, screenwriter. 2nd Place Animation/Mixed/Experimental, “The Minutes Behind.” Anne Dezort, director/screenwriter; Anthony Isaac, producer; Steve Eudaly, audio engineer; Charlie Rosenbury, music coordinator. 3rd Place Narrative Video, “Marble Rye.” Max Rosen, director; Kenny Wheeler, producer; Anne Dezort, original story and production design; Kevin Williamsen, editor; Aric Abraham, DP; Matthew Peterson, sound designer. 3rd Place Animation/Mixed/ Experimental, “The Days.” Kurt Dillow, animator; sound design by Ryan Paxton, Timothy Saville and Brian Thompson. 3rd Place Television Spec Script, “Californication.” Jonathan King, screenwriter.
Honorable Mention Promotional Category, “MJF Department Promo.” C.B. Jaime, director. Three student projects completed for “Ozarks News Journal” won awards in the regional Society of Professional Journalists competition. “Ozarks News Journal” is a half-hour public affairs television news magazine produced by students. Students receiving the 2011 SPJ Mark of Excellence awards for Region 7 include: 1st Place Television Photography Category, “Art Walk.” Produced by Monica Scherer. 2nd Place General News Reporting category, “Book Ban.” Produced by Adam Hammons. 3rd Place News Reporting category, “Adoption.” Produced by Courtney Syberg and Katy Reed. n
Couple pledge support for Master of Music student scholarship Alice and Bob Scott have committed to help students by funding a scholarship each year for a graduate student in the conducting or music education programs.
Alice and Bob Scott have an enthusiastic connection to music and education at Missouri State — one they want to continue long into the future. Bob Scott spent 10 years as a navy musician before he began teaching. He taught high school music for the next 10 years and developed a passion for being an educator. He joined Missouri State in 1972 as director of bands, and in 1982 became the head of the music department. He wound up his career at Missouri State in 1993 by serving for two years as the dean of the College and Arts and Letters. Throughout the years, Bob Scott developed relationships with many students. “I always want students to become a better musician than I am,” Bob Scott says. “I love when I get a call from students wanting to talk. Some have found success as teachers and professional musicians and it is gratifying to hear.” He was active in many professional organizations during his career. He is a part of the Missouri Music Educators Association Hall of Fame, the Missouri Band Masters Hall of Fame and is a
founder for the Missouri Band Masters. Until recently, he had also conducted band clinics since his retirement. He founded the University Community Band in 1985 during his career. He was that band’s first conductor and remained in the role until after retirement. “After he retired he thought it would be a good idea to get a scholarship started to help out other students,” Alice Scott says. When they established the scholarship, Alice Scott was retiring from her position at 3M. Her company had a program that matched the Scotts’ starting fund for the scholarship. The timing was perfect for the couple — and continues to be for many student beneficiaries. The Scotts’ scholarship is currently awarded to Tyler Curtis, a graduate-level conducting student. Curtis, who is from St. Charles, Mo., chose Missouri State after seeing the University band play in St. Louis. When he came to campus for a tour prior to his senior year of high school, it just felt like home. “As an undergraduate, I’ve always known I wanted to teach,” Curtis says. “When I was presented with the opportunity to continue as a conducting master’s student, it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.” Curtis is involved with many campus organizations. He is a graduate assistant with the band program and a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Mu Phi Epsilon and the Collegiate Music Educators Club. Receiving the scholarship has made it easier for him to purchase things he needs to succeed in his field, including music scores. “I’m thankful for the opportunity given to me. It has been more helpful that I thought,” Curtis says. “It may not sound like a lot, but every little bit helps. The opportunities I have gained have been very beneficial.”
The Scotts continue to be active in the music department. They try to go to as many musical events as possible, including ensemble concerts. They Tyler Curtis also attend football and basketball games as well as Homecoming festivities, Founders Club dinners and emeritus dinners. Just try to keep Alice Scott away — she says she never misses an event unless she’s sick in bed! And the couple always looks forward to hearing from students. “We are very proud of students who get the scholarship,” Alice Scott says. “Getting thank-you notes from the students is wonderful gratification.” Her husband says one of the most fulfilling things about being an educator is seeing a former student become successful. “We hope for great success to any student who earns (the scholarship),” Bob Scott says. “We want them to become good teachers and good people; the kind of people who will change lives.” n
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Ozarks Celebration Festival to feature music, arts, storytellers and more You’re invited to help the University community and Ozarks region build on our future while learning from our past at the 14th annual Ozarks Celebration Festival.
The festival will be held Sept. 9-15 on Missouri State University’s Springfield campus. All events are free and open to the public.
The annual Concert under the Stars and Ice Cream Social kicks off the festival at 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at the John H. Keiser Amphitheater on the east lawn of Strong Hall. This year’s concert features two southwest Missouri favorites: Beyond Reach, featuring original Ozark Mountain Daredevils Larry Lee and Randle Chowning, will play from 6-7:45 p.m. followed by Big Smith’s performance from 8-10 p.m. Bring blankets
and lawn chairs and get there early for the best possible seating! The craft and music portion of the festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 10 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 on the grounds in front of Carrington Hall. Many of the finest artists and craftspeople in the region will be on hand to demonstrate and display their creations, offering items for sale. The festival’s Lecture Series will be held Sept. 12-15 in Plaster Student Union. Come listen as authors, storytellers, musicians and historians present their unique perspectives on Ozarks history and culture. n
Other highlights of this year’s festival The annual Young Fiddlers Concert 1 P.M. SEPT. 10, ELLIS RECITAL HALL
“Taps” performance 12 P.M. SEPT. 11, ON THE STEPS OF CARRINGTON HALL
A special carillon concert, “Remembering 9/11” 7 P.M. SEPT 11, FRONT LAWN OF MEYER LIBRARY
More online! More information and schedule details may be found at ocf.missouristate.edu
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Tent Theatre’s 2011 season will entice you to “Shout! Scream! Sing!” Get ready for three high-energy, feel-good shows during the 49th season of Tent Theatre at Missouri State University.
The season gets a groovy start thanks to “Shout! The Mod Musical,” an homage to the time in the swingin’ ’60s when girl groups topped the pop charts. Next, you’ll “die” laughing as actors set a trap for the dreaded Stage Door Slasher in “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.” Last but not least, timeless romance and colorful history collide on the plains in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical classic “Oklahoma!” You’ll want to shout, scream and sing along with the cast of Tent Theatre 2011. Gather your family and friends to enjoy this unique summer tradition!
“Shout! The Mod Musical”
“The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”
“Oklahoma!”
JUNE 23-25, JUNE 27-JULY 2
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative. It set the standards for musical theater and established the rules still being followed today. The show is set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century. The high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. The road to true love never runs smooth, and with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins the journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. That they will succeed in making a new life together we have no doubt! n
JULY 6-9, 11-17
This ingenious and wildly comic romp enjoyed a long and critically hailed run both on and off Broadway. It pokes fun at the more ridiculous aspects of show biz and the corny thrillers of Hollywood’s heyday. Enjoy nonstop laughter as the assembled cast (or, rather, those who aren’t killed off) untangles the mystery of the Stage Door Slasher.
JUNE 8-11, 13-18
“Shout!” flips through the years like a musical magazine and takes you back to the sounds, the fashion and the freedom of the 1960s. This smashing revue tracks five groovy gals as they come of age during those liberating days that made England swing. Join this journey through the infectious and soulful pop anthems and ballads that made household names of stars like Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield and Lulu. “Shout!” uses letters to an advice columnist, true confessions, quizzes and advertisements as a frame for new arrangements of chart-topping hits such as “To Sir With Love,” “Downtown,” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” “Son of A Preacher Man” and “Goldfinger.” With its irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions and psychedelic dances, this fun-filled musical will make you want to throw your head back and “Shout!”
Get tickets! Tickets are available starting May 16 by calling 417-836-7678 or visiting tenttheatre.com/.
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Expressions NewHorizons A publication for the alumni and friends of The College of Arts & Letters Fall 2006 • Volume 1 • Issue 1
Missouri State University College of Arts and Letters 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897
On The Horizon May 15 - 7 p.m. – Carillon concert featuring American folk tunes with visiting carillonist Sharon Hettinger www.missouristate.edu/carillon June 5-25 – Missouri Fine Arts Academy mfaa.missouristate.edu June 8-11, 13-18 – 8:15 p.m. – “Shout! The Mod Musical” at Tent Theatre www.tenttheatre.com Tent Theatre, Craig Hall patio June 12 – 7 p.m. – Carillon concert featuring “You’re a Grand Old Flag” with visiting carillonist Jonathan Casady www.missouristate.edu/ carillon June 23-25, 27July 2 – 8:15 p.m. – “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” at Tent Theatre www.tenttheatre.com Tent Theatre, Craig Hall patio July 6-9, 11-17 – 8:15 p.m. – “Oklahoma!” at Tent Theatre www.tenttheatre.com Tent Theatre, Craig Hall patio
July 10 – 7 p.m. – Carillon concert with the theme “235 Years of Independence” with visiting carillonist Helen Hofmeister Hawley www.missouristate.edu/carillon July 24-30 – String Fling camps www.missouristate.edu/music/ stringfling.htm Ellis Hall, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Aug. 14 – 7 p.m. – Carillon concert with the theme “Americana” with visiting carillonist Laura Ellis www.missouristate.edu/carillon Aug. 21 – 7 p.m. – Concert on the Green Plaster Sports Complex Sept. 8 – 7 p.m. – Meet cabaret singer Marilyn Maye, performing with the MSU Jazz Band The Tower Club, 901 E. Saint Louis St. in Springfield, 21st floor dining room Sept. 9-15 – Ozarks Celebration Festival
Sept. 11– 7 p.m. – Carillon concert with the theme “Remembering 9/11” with visiting carillonist Janet Tebbel www.missouristate.edu/carillon Sept. 26-30 – Communication (COM) Week Plaster Student Union Sept. 29 – 7:30 p.m. – Wind Ensemble/Wind Symphony Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Oct. 17 – 7:30 p.m. – Community Band Concert Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Oct. 20 – 7:30 p.m. – Jazz Bands Concert Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Oct. 28-29 – Missouri State University Homecoming 2011
Sept. 30 – 11:45 a.m. – Communication Alumni/ Student Luncheon Plaster Student Union
Oct. 29 – Carillon concert with the theme “Halloween Homecoming” with Missouri State carillonist Jeremy Chesman www.missouristate.edu/ carillon
Oct. 4 – 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Orchestra Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Nov. 1 – 7:30 p.m. – Symphony Orchestra Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Oct. 9 – 7 p.m. – Carillon concert with the theme “Patriotic Music Festival” with Missouri State carillonist Jeremy Chesman www.missouristate.edu/carillon
Nov. 6 – 4 p.m. – Veterans’ Concert Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Oct. 9 – 7 p.m. – Concert Chorale Concert www.concertchorale.com
Nov. 8 – 4 p.m. – Jazz Studies Fall Concert Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Nov. 13 – 7 p.m. – Concert Chorale Concert www.concertchorale.com Nov. 16 – 7:30 p.m. – Wind Ensemble/Wind Symphony Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Nov. 20 – 4 p.m. – Holiday Celebration Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Nov. 29 – 7:30 p.m. – Jazz Bands Concert Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Nov. 30-Dec. 3 – 7 p.m. Elizabethan Christmas Dinners Plaster Student Union Ballroom Dec. 4 – 4 p.m. – Sounds of Christmas Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Dec. 16 – Time TBA – College of Arts and Letters Graduate Reception Atrium of First & Calvary Presbyterian Church, 820 E. Cherry St. (next to JQH Arena)
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