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volume XXVII, number 7, October 5, 2012

The Department of Theatre is pleased to present TheRed Velvet Cake Wars on Friday and Saturday, October 5-6. The curtain will rise at 8 p.m. both evenings in the Auditorium.

Things are never boring for the eccentric Verdeen cousins, but eccentricities hit a new high when one of their own may be sent to an insane asylum. A family reunion is just the beginning of trouble involving a quirky court psychiatrist, a one-eyed suitor, a perm gone wrong, a geriatric paramour, and a high-stakes bet on who can make the best red velvet cake. Riotous mayhem ensues. Directed by Rusalyn Andrews.

College Play

Cat’s Pajamas—CLASS Event

All Campus Meeting

Excursions ClassMusical group Cat’s Pajamas will perform on Wednesday, October 10, at 8 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Since 2005, this five-man group has toured nationally and abroad and has brought their unique, high-energy brand of a cappella to hundreds of thousands. The group has been seen on multiple TV shows, cruise ships, and in performing arts centers around the world. Now the group is based in Branson, Missouri, where they perform five shows per week at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre.

The All Campus Meeting that was scheduled for October 18 has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 11; one week earlier. It will be held at 11:00 a.m., in the Missouri Recital Hall.

After a weekend of on-campus lectures and discussions, Cottey’s ENG/ENV 211: Excursions class (Show Me Missouri!: Missouri Writers & the Environment), taught by Drs. Mannel, Perkins, Pivak, and Stubblefield, traveled to Hannibal, St. Louis, and Mansfield, Missouri, September 21-23, 2012, to visit the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum; the Mark Twain Cave; the Mississippi River; Calvary Cemetery (where Kate Chopin, Tennessee Williams, and Dred Scott) are buried; and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home, Museum, and grave. They have posted pictures of the trip on Facebook! Please visit “Cottey College English Department” and “Environmental Studies-Cottey College” to see just how much fun they had (and how much they learned!)! Also, check out their projects in next month’s Academic Showcase!

Advisor ChangeStudent New AdvisorMegan Beretta Ross

CondolencesWe extend our deepest sympathies to Dr. Don Perkins’ and family on the death of Don’s mother. Services were held in Indiana last Saturday.

October Birthdays

1 Renee Hampton Academic Affairs2 Courtney Majors Alumnae Relations 3 Jacob Banwart Physical Plant 8 Sherry Pennington Financial Aid9 Susan Thornton Library17 Terri Fallin Inst. Advancement19 Lois Witte Bookstore20 Marcia Morton Registrar25 Marcie Hurshman Food Service26 Gary Johnson Adj. Faculty 27 Katelyn Fray P.E.O. Hall Director 27 Kathryn Taylor Faculty

Wellness Program

LEO students travelled to Kansas City on September 29. While there, students got their hands dirty by volunteering with Cultivate Kansas City, a locally-grown non-profit that helps people grow and eat good food in Kansas City neighborhoods. Students flipped one of the on-site hoop houses: they cleared the hoop house of weeds, ran sprinkler hose, planted potatoes, and mulched. After volunteering, students were joined by Professor Brianne Fulton for a picnic lunch from The Good You, a mobile eatery supporting local farmers and purveyors, at the Sculpture Park at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Following lunch, Professor Fulton gave students a guided tour of select sculptures in the park.

This trip was financially supported through the Kiekhofer and Andes Leadership Funds.

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Front row (left to right): Mrs. Amyl Bishop, Nevada High School representative, Christina Hoskins, Jennie Huynh, Marli Coonrod; Second row: Elizabeth Nowak, Tayten Starlin, Maddi Gordon; Third row: Michala Huggins, Ms. Patty Murray, Nevada High School counselor, Aspyn Sloniker; Fourth row: Nakell Baker, Sulli Beerman; Fifth row: Dr. Judy Rogers, Cottey President, Jodi Schulze, Melissa Mosbrucker.

In partnership with Nevada High School and community donors, the Cottey College Presidential Leadership Program offers selected high school junior and senior women from Nevada High School the opportunity to learn leadership and prepare for college.

Twelve students have been selected to participate in this year-long, after-school program led by Dr. Judy Rogers, the President of Cottey College. Sessions focus on team-building, communication skills, networking with business cards, social protocol, and selecting a college.

Presidential Leadership ProgramSeptember winners for the Exercise Reward Program are Tracy Farrales, Elise Kimura-Tittle, and Tatiana Jones. There were 237 entries for September.

There are still a few openings for female employees who wish to participate in Bone Density testing on October 24, 2012, in the Chellie Club. Contact Karen Polon for an appointment time.

The Wellness Programs have come up with a name for the November 10 duathlon, it will be called the “Fall Splash and Dash!” Employees can start signing up now to participate in one or both events. The “Splash” will be a 500 yard swim (10 roundtrips or 20 one ways in the pool), and the “Dash” a 2-mile run/walk. Students can pair up with each other, with an employee or participate in both events on their own. Employees can pair up with another employee, a student, or do both events on their own. Contact Karen Polon if you would like to participate or if you need a partner. This event should be fun for the entire campus!

Weekend Volleyball Games

Dig PinkFriday, Oct. 5, Baptist Bible, 6:30 p.m.

Dig PurpleSaturday, Oct. 6, Stephens College, 2 p.m.

Record for fall 2012 season is 6 wins and 6 losses.

SAVE THE DATES 2012-2013 Distinguished Speakers Series

October 23, 2012 • Julia E. Hubbel • “Wordfood for Women Leaders”

November 6, 2012 • Tania Archer • “Women’s Leadership in Competitive Sports”

January 22, 2013 • Jin In • “Developing Young Women Locally and Globally”

February 26, 2013 • Dr. Lorry M. Fenner, Col. (USAF, Ret.) • “Women Leaders in the Three Branches of the U.S. Government”

April 9, 2013 • Andrea Kramer • “Women’s Leadership in Law and Global Renewable Energy”

Each presentation will begin at 7 p.m. in the Missouri Recital Hall. FREE of Charge. Open to the public.

UPCOMING EVENTSOCTOBER 201213-14 ....Road Trip: Eureka Springs/Crystal Bridges15 .........Mid-Semester Break; No Classes16-19 ....Mid-Terms16 .........Campus Blood Drive17 .........Volleyball Game17 .........Comedian Eric O’Shea Performance18 .........All-Campus Employee Meeting19-21 ....“C” for Yourself! Weekend19 .........Volleyball Game20 .........Nate Staniforth Performance22 .........Moradokmai Theatre Troupe Performance23 .........Julia E. Hubble Presentation25 .........Women’s College Fair26 .........Griffin Theatre: Letters Home27 .........P.E.O. Visit Day28 .........G.P.NOVEMBER 20122 ...........BodyWorks Open Dance Showcase3 ...........Stars Go Dim Concert4 ...........Multicultural Festival6 ...........Tania Archer Presentation7 ...........Dow Lecture: Dr. Cathy Campbell8 ...........Kyshonna Armstrong Concert9-10 ......College Play11 .........fcc Days12-14 ....Reaccreditation Visit12 .........Cottey Choirs in Concert

Bodyworks is sponsoringOPEN DANCE

SHOW CASE 2012 8 p.m.

Friday, November 2 Missouri Recital Hall

Human ResourcesIn observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cottey College will be a participant in Lee National Denim Day on Friday, October 12, to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. Lee Jeans is now in partnership with the American Cancer Society. 50 percent of the net proceeds raised from Lee National Denim Day will benefit community-based programs including breast cancer screenings and a free place for cancer patients and their loved ones to stay while in treatment away from home. The remaining 50 percent will help fund national research grants working to find a cure for breast cancer. Last year the Cottey Campus Community raised over $400 on Lee National Denim Day. If you would like to be a participant and wear jeans on Friday, October 12, please bring a $5.00 contribution in the form of a personal check to Linda Lee at Main Hall reception. In return, you will receive a pink ribbon (the national symbol for the fight against breast cancer) to wear to designate your donation. Checks should be made payable to Lee National Denim Day. Your canceled check will serve as your receipt for tax purposes. To learn more about Lee National Denim Day please visit www.denimday.com.

It's that time again—preparing for the flu season. BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas City will pay for the flu vaccination if you are a Cottey employee (and/or dependents) who is covered by the Cottey Health Plan. The flu vaccination is free from in-network providers. You must call your health care provider and make an appointment in order to receive the vaccination.

Also, flu vaccinations are being administered at Wal-Mart and Walgreens. These facilities are not associated with BlueCross and a fee will be incurred.

Currently the Office of Human Resources is advertising for a data entry clerk for the Office of Institutional Advancement.

October 6 ● SATURDAY

October 8 ● MONDAY

October 7 ● SUNDAY

October 9 ● TUESDAY

October 11 ● THURSDAY

October 10 ● WEDNESDAY

October 12 ● FRIDAY

Monday—Taco Soup, Tomato Vegetable w/Shells Soup V, Roast Beef Sandwich au Jus, *Hot Dogs (GFA), *Smart Dogs VV (GFA), Acapulco Wraps VV, Crunchy Chicken Tenders, Curly Fries, Chocolate Streusel Bars, Sugar Cookies

Tuesday—Vegetable Soup VV, Amish Chicken Noodle Soup, Beef Burrito Supreme, Grilled Chicken Caesar Sandwich, Broccoli Cheese Bagels V, *Thai-Noodle Stir-Fry VV (GFA), Mexican Rice, *No-Fried Beans, Oven Baked Fries, Monster Cookies

Wednesday—Tomato Soup V, Boston Clam Chowder, Grilled Cheese Sandwich V, Texas Brisket Melt, Cheese Ravioli w/Grilled Vegetable Marinara V, Baked Beans, Corn Dogs Reg. & V, Onion Rings, Multi-Layer Bars

Thursday—*Thai Coconut Rice Soup VV, Cream of Broccoli Soup V, Baked Ham & Cheese Croissants, Honey Dijon Chicken, Italian VegetableHeroes V & VV, *Blackened Fish Fillets, Garden Blend Rice, Seasoned Waffle Fries, Rice Krispie Treats

Friday—Baked Potato Soup V, Sesame Beef Stir Fry, Fried Shrimp/Battered Cod, *Vegetable Cheese Quesadillas V (GFA), *“Chicken” Fajitas VV, Grilled Chicken & Pepperjack on Sourdough, *Steamed Rice, Oven Baked Fries, Double Chocolate Cookies

Lunch Menu/Raney Dining RoomOctober 8-12, 2012

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

Volleyball vs. Stephens, 2 p.m., Gym

* Gluten-free item

• Women lawyers’ salaries are slipping compared to men’s, at every level. Men who are counsel lawyers earn about $20,000 more than their female counterparts; male equity partners take home $90,000 more than their female equivalents.

Cited From: The White House Project Report: Benchmarking Women’s Leadership, takendirectly from the National Council for Researchon Women website (ncrw.org).

Did You Know?

The Red Velvet Cake Wars, 8 p.m., Auditorium

Board of Trustees on Campus

Family Weekend

Career and Internship Fair, 3-7 p.m., Center for the Arts

Cat’s Pajamas Performance, 8 p.m., Auditorium

All Campus Meeting , 11 a.m., Missouri Recital Hall

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The Top Ten Students & Highest GPA Suite for Spring 2012

will be announced at 12:15 p.m. in Raney Dining Room,

Monday October 8, 2012. Please attend to support our finest students!