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English Capstone Presentations

The Cottey-in-Motion Dance Company (Co-Motion) will present its spring dance concert on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, at 8 p.m. in the Auditorium.

The dance concert will feature guest artist and student choreography, and will be a feature event of “C” for Yourself! Weekend.

Cottey-in-Motion Dance Concert

“C” For Yourself! Weekend“C” For Yourself! Weekend will take place Friday, April 19, through Sunday, April 21. Currently we have 87 students and 62 guests registered to be on campus Friday evening through Sunday brunch. They will be participating in special planned activities, staying in the suites, and eating in Raney Dining Room. Please make them feel welcome! A complete schedule of events for the weekend was sent out via e-mail prior to the event.

Sophomore Voice RecitalProf. Spencer cordially invites everyone to attend a sophomore voice recital given by Jessica Reid and Kaitlyn Russell. The recital is on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. in the Missouri Recital Hall.

Spring ConcertBe sure to attend the Cottey Chamber Singers’ Spring Concert on Friday, April 26, at 8:00 p.m. in the Missouri Recital Hall.

Dance ConcertAn informal dance concert is scheduled for Friday, May 3, at 8 p.m. in the Gymnasium. This informal event will feature performances by students in all of the Cottey dance classes.

It is with great excitement and pleasure that the English department invites you to attend an event that has been years in the making: Our very first English baccalaureate students will present their English capstone theses to the campus community on Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. in the Missouri Recital Hall!! Join us to hear all about our students’ projects and to ask questions about their work!

Be sure to put the date on your calendar, and be on the lookout for more details to follow!!

You are invited to attend the Level 4 LEO Portfolio

Presentations

Thursday, April 18 7 p.m. Rubie Burton Academic Center 109 Connie ChiaAnnie ColemanJennifer MeltonSarah NeillRebecca Nielsen

Sunday, April 28 7 p.m. Center for Women’s LeadershipSusie GeorgeAmanda RewertsBlaklee SandersLeah WallersteinCheyenne Whisenhunt

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Plan to bring the little ones to the Children’s Theatre Performance on Saturday, May 4, at 3 p.m. in the Auditorium. Cottey College Children’s Theatre, under the direction of Dr. Rusalyn Andrews, will present a live theatre production especially for young audiences. It’s a good time for young theatre-goers as well as the young-at-heart. Plan to attend! The title will be announced later in the spring.

Children’s Theatre

2013 Commencement Weekend

Yellow & White Dinner Friday, May 17, 2013, 5:30 p.m.

Tickets will be available for Faculty & Staff on the following days:

• Monday,April11 Adults~$10.00• Tuesday,April12

11:15 – 12:30 in Raney Dining Room Foyer

LEO Portfolio Presentations

Yellow and White Dinner

LEO students who completed a Presidential Project this spring hosted a leadership conversation with interested alumnae during Founder’s Day. Students shared about their projects and what they learned about their leadership.

LEO Presidential Project Panel

Crowder College will be offering the following education courses fall 2013 semester:EDUC 203 Foundations of Education 3 credits T-Th 2:30 - 3:45 pre-requisite: enrolled in or completed ENG 101EDUC 230 Educational Psychology 3 credits T 6:30 - 9:15 pre-requisite: PSY 101EDUC 210 Technology in Teaching 3 credits W 6:30 - 9:15 pre-requisite: ENG 101EDUC 250 Field Experience 3 credits Th 6:30 – 9:15 pre-requisite ENG 101

Cottey students may take education courses through Crowder College as long as the student is enrolled in at least 9 hours at Cottey. The Crowder classes will count at part of her academic load at Cottey but will not count in the Grade Point Average. The student pays only for her textbooks because of the consortium agreement between Cottey and Crowder. Enrollment for these courses will take place Tuesday, April 23, at 5:20 in the Academic Assistance Center. If you have any questions, please contact Miss McNerney at 2131.

Crowder College Education Classes

Students in the Foundations of Leadership course participated in a challenge facilitated by Nick Weber from the Learning Tree Institute in Girard, Kansas. The Challenge Course was set up Tuesday night in the Hinkhouse gymnasium for Leadership students to experience teamwork, risk-taking, collaboration, group problem solving, and personal and group empowerment.

Following this excersices, students will write a 3-6 page paper about their experience.

Haven Beyene Receives Scholarship

Mini-Triathlon. On Saturday morning, May 11, employees have an opportunity to participate in a mini-triathlon. The triathlon will consist of just under a ¼ mile swim (8 roundtrips in the pool or 16 one ways), a 2.0 mile walk/run and a 5.0 mile bike ride. Last year’s mini triathlon was a fantastic event with lots of campus and family support so I hope you will give it some consideration for this year. Anyone wanting to sign up or looking for a partner for one or more events should e-mail Karen Polon. Employees participating in the triathlon can also earn My Reward points!

Triathlon Training. On April 22 and 23, at 5:15 p.m. Karen will lead anyone who want to learn the biking route for the triathlon. Please meet in the Center for the Arts parking lot.

Exercise Reward Program. Keep dropping your exercise entries into the envelope on Karen’s bulletin board for the final April drawing on the 30th!!! This is your last chance to win this school year!

Employee volleyball continues on Wednesdays, at 5:15 p.m., in the Hinkhouse gym. All are welcome to participate.

Wellness Program

Congratulations to Heven Beyene, the 2013 Adah Bagby-Heiss Memorial Scholarship recipient. The $2500.00 scholarship is sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter C-D in Washington D.C. Fourteen first-year students submitted essays on the topic, “What are your goals in life and what are your plans for reaching them?” According to Dorothy Notto, Chapter C-D corresponding secretary, the selection process was very difficult as there were many outstanding essays from which to base their selection. Ms. Beyene’s essay was titled, The Woman in Me.

Foundations of Leadership Challenge

Judy R. Rogers Staff Enrichment Award: If you are interested in applying for the Judy R. Rogers Staff Enrichment Award you can contact Betsy McReynolds at ext. 2103 or find it online at the Human Resources website under the Faculty/Staff portal on the intranet. The Judy R. Rogers Award for Staff Enrichment has been established to support the development of administrative and/or hourly staff and to foster professional development. The award is intended to encourage participation in short courses, workshops, conferences, and similar short-term experiences. The Award is named in honor of Judy R. Rogers, Ph. D., President of Cottey College since July 2004.

General staff of the College (except President's Council) who are full-time employees and/or .75 full time equivalent (FTE) are eligible to apply for the Award, which may be used for a structured program to support and enhance the staff member's professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. Examples of appropriate activities include: visit(s) to other colleges and universities and/or professional association(s); conference attendance; specific skills short courses on topics. This does not include on-line courses.

The Award is valued at a maximum of $500.00 and all funds must be expended within one year of receiving the Award. Applications will be taken until June.

Position Search: The Office of Human Resources is currently advertising for a secretary to replace Linda Russell in the Office of Public Information.

Human Resources

Rex Manes, a long time employee in campus security, has passed away after a brief illness. Graveside service were held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Clintonville Cemetery south of El Dorado Springs on 32 Highway. The family requests no flowers, instead donations may be made to the Wounded Veterans Organization. These services are being done by Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs.

Sad News

Top 10 and Top Suite!

Please congratulate the following students on their academic success for Fall 2012:

1st year academic top 10

Kelley Copley

Ellen Fritschle

Kasey Hall

Anna Harteau

Emily Hoselton

Shannon Kreutzer

Deja Mason

Joanne Neubauer

Asia Plaza

Paige Ruiz

2nd year academic top 10

Demi Baldwin

Connie Chia

Natalie Deister

Callie Fleetwood

Emma Luthi

Jennifer Melton

Sarah Neill

Dawa Sherpa

Jessica Spencer

Olivia Walton

And the top scholastic suite: Missouri in PEO

Top 10 and Top Suite

4/21 St. Louis CC Nevada, MO 10 a.m. 4/23 Labette County CC Parsons, KS 2 p.m. 4/26 Region Tournament Nevada, MO TBA 4/27 Region Tournament Nevada, MO TBA

April 20 ● SATURDAY

April 22 ● MONDAY

April 21 ● SUNDAY

April 23 ● TUESDAY

April 25● THURSDAY

April 24 ● WEDNESDAY

April 26● FRIDAY

Monday—

Tuesday—

Wednesday—

Thursday—

Friday—

Lunch Menu/Raney Dining RoomApril 22-26, 2013

4 p.m. Campus Recycling Pickup locations: Main, P.E.O., Reeves, Robertson, & RBAC

* Gluten-free item

Chamber Singers Spring Concert, 8 p.m., Missouri Recital Hall

Board of Trustess on Campus

“C” for Yourself! Weekend

Sophmore Voice Recital, 3 p.m., Missouri Recital Hall

Co-Motion Dance Performance, 8 p.m., Auditorium

“C” for Yourself! Weekend

New England Clam Chowder, *Vegetarian 7 Bean Soup VV, *Chicken French Bread Pizzas (GFA), Beef Burrito Supreme, *Steamed Rice, *Refried Beans, *Broccoli Cheese, Bagels V (GFA), Potstickers Reg, & VV,Seasoned Potato Wedges, Blondie Bars

Tomato Soup V, Turkey Noodle Soup, *Grilled CheeseSandwiches (GFA), *BBQ Beef Sandwiches (GFA), Korean-Style Noodles, w/ Vegetables VV, *Hot Dogs (GFA), Mexican Hot Dogs, Smart Dogs VV, Onion Rings, Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Baked Potato Soup V, *Vegetable Soup VV, Chicken Nuggets Reg. & V, *Angus Cheeseburgers (GFA), *Thai Chicken Satay w/ Peanut Sauce, *Blackened Fish Fillets, Italian Vegetable Heroes V & VV, *Steamed Rice, Waffle Fries, Lemon Lime Bars, Monster Cookies

* Broccoli Cheese Soup V; *Beef Stew; *Sloppy Joes (GFA)*DoubleVeggie Quesadillias V (GFA); Ziti with Spicy Chicken, Garlic & Tomato; Spicy Hummus & VeggieWraps VV; Curly Fries; Double Chocolate Toffee Bars

Roasted Chicken Noodle, *Minestrone VV, *Baked Cod w/ Shrimp, *Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (GFA), Veg-Cheese Stuffed Croissants V, Vegan Soft Tacos VV, *Thai NoodleStir-Fry VV (GFA), Garden Blend Rice, *Baked Fries,Brownie Bon Bons

Upcoming Events

APRIL 2013

28 ............ Instrumental Music Concert28 ............Reverse Step Sing

29 ............Organization Presidents’ Dinner

Student New Advisor Ande Nichols Rouintree Margaret Ford Bourbon Anna Harteau Burger

Advisor Change

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