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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 5, 2006

                                       

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

BIG SANDY SUPERSTORE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED 

         The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded the 2006-2007 Big Sandy Superstore scholarships, in the amount of $2,000 each, to Erica Brown of Portsmouth, Josh Caldwell of Franklin Furnace, Jessica Moss of Chillicothe,  and Sarah Zimmerman, of Ironton.
           The Big Sandy Superstore scholarship was established by Big Sandy Superstore in 2005 to recognize active employees or the children of active employees of Big Sandy Superstore.     
          The scholarship is awarded to a full-time active employee or son or daughter of a full-time active employee at Big Sandy Superstore.  The recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to reapply for the award next year.          
          Brown, the daughter of Mark and Tammy Bollinger, is returning to SSU majoring in medical lab technology. 
          Caldwell, the son of Tim Wolfe, is a 2006 graduate of Green Local School.  He served on the yearbook staff, prom committee, and participated in the science club.  He is also part of the youth group at Plymouth Heights Church of the Nazarene.   
          Moss, daughter of Mark and Jane Moss, is a 2005 graduate of Chillicothe High School.  She is returning to SSU to major in individualized studies, concentrating on health management.  Moss has been involved in the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and was among the top ten in her graduating class.    
          Zimmerman, the daughter of Mark and Cindy Zimmerman of Ironton, is a 2006 graduate of Rock Hill High School.  Zimmerman plans to major in nursing.  She has participated in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), All County Band, Rock Hill High School Early Childhood Education Program, and many other activities.  Zimmerman plans to study nursing at SSU.
          The SSU Development Foundation administers the funds for this scholarship.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.        
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 5, 2006

                                       

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                                 THOMAS B. REYNOLDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
          The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Daniel Webster of Portsmouth the 2006-2007 Thomas B. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship.
          The scholarship was established by Tom’s wife, Kay Boynton Reynolds, who along with friends, family members, and business associates wished to honor him.  A long-time friend and supporter of the university, Tom was president of both the SSU Board of Trustees and Development Foundation board.  He played vital roles in “Crossing the Threshold” and “Reach for the Stars,” the two capital campaigns undertaken during his tenure. 
          The scholarship assists a college student entering his or her senior year majoring in accounting with a high GPA who demonstrates community involvement.   
          Webster, son of Dan and Dora Webster, majors in business administration with a concentration in accounting.  Webster has participated in football and track at Minford High School. 
          The SSU Development Foundation administers these scholarship funds.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.   

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6, 2006

                                       

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                       BUILDING COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND RAPPORT WITH YOUR CLIENTS
          Shawnee State University’s (SSU) Business and Industry Training Center and WorkSight Solutions, Inc. will offer the workshop, “Building Communication Skills and Rapport with your Clients” Sept. 15 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at The Ohio State University (OSU) South Centers’ Endeavor Center in Piketon, Ohio.
          The workshop utilizes the DISC Profile Test to develop better interpersonal relationships, work productivity, teamwork and communication.  
          “Establishing rapport with your clients is of the utmost importance as you strive to build a meaningful relationship with them,” said Brenda Covert, manager of SSU’s Business and Industry Training Center.  “This seminar will teach participants how to use the DISC Profile as a communications assessment tool.”     
           According to the DISC Profile website (www.discprofile.com), the foundation of personal and professional success lies in understanding one’s self, understanding others, and realizing the impact of personal behavior on others.  For over 30 years, the DISC Profile Test has unlocked the door to productive communication and interpersonal relationships for over 40 million people through its DISC Dimensions of Behavior learning approach.  The DISC Profile provides a nonjudgmental tool for exploring behaviors.
          The DISC Profile has helped many organizations succeed at the following:

  • Discovering behavioral strengths to capitalize on

  • Dealing with conflict effectively by learning adaptive behaviors

  • Managing interpersonal communication better

  • Enhancing work groups and minimizing team conflict

  • Improving customer service by identification and meeting needs

          The workshop trainer is Jean Ann Franke, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), who has completed post master’s degree programs in school psychology and vocational evaluation.  She has over 30 years experience in counseling and evaluating students and adults.
          The workshop fee is $129 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.  Counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, educators, and nursing home administrators will receive five CEU’s each for their participation.
          For more information or to register, call SSU’s Business and Industry Training Center at (740) 351-3171 or toll-free (866) 672-8778 ext. 3171 or visit their website, www.shawnee.edu/off/uos.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2006

                                       

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                           FRANK D. HYLAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
           The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Joshua Keeney of Lucasville, Ohio, the 2006-2007 Frank D. Hyland Memorial scholarship.
          The scholarship was established by Helen Hyland to honor the memory of Frank D. Hyland, member emeritus of the SSU Board of Trustees, long-time basketball official and educator, and avid university supporter.
         The scholarship is awarded to a former SSU student athlete, in good standing, who has exhausted his or her athletic scholarship.
          Keeney, son of Douglas and Kimberly Keeney, is a 2002 graduate of Northwest High School.  He is majoring in intervention specialist education at SSU.  Keeney has competed in soccer for four years, setting new career and season records, and has made the dean’s list.  At SSU, Keeney received letters in soccer and in high school, he received them in basketball, baseball and track.  He competed at the district and state levels for soccer, and received conference player of the year.
           Keeney received honors in basketball at the state and district levels and competed at the district level for track.  Keeney broke all scoring records possible and was team captain in basketball for two years and was team captain in soccer for four years.  He also helps manage soccer and basketball camps for younger children.  He was part of a peer listening club, which helps children learn (both disabled and excelled students).  Keeney had perfect attendance all four years of high school.  He was a high school assistant varsity coach for two years, participated in the Ohio River Sweep.  He was in Boy Scouts for eight years.  Keeney attends First United Methodist Church in South Shore, Ky.
        The SSU Development Foundation administers the funds for this scholarship.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2006

                                       

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                           PHILLIP AND MARY ELLIOTT JENKINS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
           The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Kristi Cable of McDermott and Rodney Queen of Stout the 2006-2007 Phillip and Mary Elliott Jenkins scholarship.
          The scholarship was established in 1986 by Phillip Jenkins.  The scholarship is awarded to a high school senior or college student with fewer than 45 credit hours.  The student must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and be a resident of Scioto County, Ohio, or Greenup or Lewis County, Ky.  Preference is given to students from single-parent families majoring in teacher education.
          Cable, the daughter of Ella and Mike Cable, is a 2005 graduate of Northwest High School (NHS) majoring in nursing.  She has been recognized by Who’s Who Among American High School Students, the Red Cross, the NHS Alumni, and McDermott Alumni.  She has received the Earl Thomas Conley Award, Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development’s David B. Stivison Appalachian scholarship award, and a SSU freshman scholarship award.  In high school, Cable was in the honors club, drama club, and Educational Talent Search (ETS).  At SSU, she has participated in Campus Crusade for Christ.  She teaches Sunday School for children at Dry Run Church of Christ.  
          Queen majors in English communications.  He received his GED in 2004.  He is married to Charlotte, is an avid outdoorsman, and wants to acquire a law degree.     
          These 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.   

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2006

                                       

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

ARTUR W. AND ANNE CARSON HOSSMAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED 

          The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Veronica Middleton of West Portsmouth the 2006-2007 Arthur W. and Anne Carson Hossman scholarship.
          The scholarship was established by Anne as a way to honor her husband, to provide aid to a worthy student, and to support SSU.    
          The scholarship is awarded to a graduate of a Scioto County high school entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college who maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.             
          Middleton is returning to SSU in the fall to major in social science.  She is the admissions coordinator at Stepping Stone House and a mother of two teenagers.  Her oldest son will be attending SSU this fall.  Middleton enjoys caring for animals, reading,  and following national politics.
          The SSU Development Foundation administers the funds for this scholarship.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.   

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2006

                                       

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

BIG SANDY SUPERSTORE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED 

         The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded the 2006-2007 Big Sandy Superstore scholarships, in the amount of $2,000 each, to Erica Brown of Portsmouth, Josh Caldwell of Franklin Furnace, Jessica Moss of Chillicothe,  and Sarah Zimmerman, of Ironton.
            The Big Sandy Superstore scholarship was established by Big Sandy Superstore in 2005 to recognize active employees or the children of active employees of Big Sandy Superstore.  
          The scholarship is awarded to a full-time active employee or son or daughter of a full-time active employee at Big Sandy Superstore.  The recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to reapply for the award next year.           
          Brown, the daughter of Mark and Tammy Bollinger, is returning to SSU majoring in medical lab technology. 
          Caldwell, the son of Tim Wolfe, is a 2006 graduate of Green Local School.  He served on the yearbook staff, prom committee, and participated in the science club.  He is also part of the youth group at Plymouth Heights Church of the Nazarene.   
          Moss, daughter of Mark and Jane Moss, is a 2005 graduate of Chillicothe High School.  She is returning to SSU to major in individualized studies, concentrating on health management.  Moss has been involved in the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and was among the top ten in her graduating class. 
          Zimmerman, the daughter of Mark and Cindy Zimmerman of Ironton, is a 2006 graduate of Rock Hill High School.  Zimmerman plans to major in nursing.  She has participated in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), All County Band, Rock Hill High School Early Childhood Education Program, and many other activities.  Zimmerman plans to study nursing at SSU.
          The SSU Development Foundation administers the funds for this scholarship.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.      

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2006

                                       

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                          THOMAS B. REYNOLDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
           The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Daniel Webster of Portsmouth the 2006-2007 Thomas B. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship.
          The scholarship was established by Tom’s wife, Kay Boynton Reynolds, who along with friends, family members, and business associates wished to honor him.  A long-time friend and supporter of the university, Tom was president of both the SSU Board of Trustees and Development Foundation board.  He played vital roles in “Crossing the Threshold” and “Reach for the Stars,” the two capital campaigns undertaken during his tenure. 
          The scholarship assists a college student entering his or her senior year majoring in accounting with a high GPA who demonstrates community involvement.  
          Webster, son of Dan and Dora Webster, majors in business administration with a concentration in accounting.  Webster has participated in football and track at Minford High School. 
          The SSU Development Foundation administers these scholarship funds.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.   

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2006

                                       

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                                         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.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2006

                                       

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                       BUILDING COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND RAPPORT WITH YOUR CLIENTS
           Shawnee State University’s (SSU) Business and Industry Training Center and WorkSight Solutions, Inc. will offer the workshop, “Building Communication Skills and Rapport with your Clients” Sept. 15 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at The Ohio State University (OSU) South Centers’ Endeavor Center in Piketon, Ohio.
          The workshop utilizes the DISC Profile Test to develop better interpersonal relationships, work productivity, teamwork and communication.  
          “Establishing rapport with your clients is of the utmost importance as you strive to build a meaningful relationship with them,” said Brenda Covert, manager of SSU’s Business and Industry Training Center.  “This seminar will teach participants how to use the DISC Profile as a communications assessment tool.”        
           According to the DISC Profile website (www.discprofile.com), the foundation of personal and professional success lies in understanding one’s self, understanding others, and realizing the impact of personal behavior on others.  For over 30 years, the DISC Profile Test has unlocked the door to productive communication and interpersonal relationships for over 40 million people through its DISC Dimensions of Behavior learning approach.  The DISC Profile provides a nonjudgmental tool for exploring behaviors.
          The DISC Profile has helped many organizations succeed at the following:

  • Discovering behavioral strengths to capitalize on

  • Dealing with conflict effectively by learning adaptive behaviors

  • Managing interpersonal communication better

  • Enhancing work groups and minimizing team conflict

  • Improving customer service by identification and meeting needs

          The workshop trainer is Jean Ann Franke, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), who has completed post master’s degree programs in school psychology and vocational evaluation.  She has over 30 years experience in counseling and evaluating students and adults.
          The workshop fee is $129 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.  Counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, educators, and nursing home administrators will receive five CEU’s each for their participation.
          For more information or to register, call SSU’s Business and Industry Training Center at (740) 351-3171 or toll-free (866) 672-8778 ext. 3171 or visit their website, www.shawnee.edu/off/uos

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2006

                                       

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                    ELBERT L. AND EVELYN M. ELLIOT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
          The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded the 2006-2007 Elbert L. and Evelyn M. Elliot Memorial scholarships to six students.
          The scholarship was established through a bequest by Evelyn M. Elliot and is awarded to a resident of Adams or Scioto County who majors in elementary or secondary education.
          A scholarship of $500 has been awarded to Rachel Arthur of Lucasville.  Arthur is the daughter of Douglas and Julia Arthur and is returning to SSU to major in early childhood education.
          A scholarship of $1,000 has been awarded to Amanda Chamberlin of Wheelersburg.  She is the daughter of Rod and Lynn Chamberlin and a 2000 graduate of Wheelersburg High School.  She is majoring in early childhood education.
          Amanda Kingrey of Waverly, a 2002 graduate of Valley High School, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship.  Kingrey, daughter of Gordon and Carla Bullion, will be returning to SSU to major in early childhood education and early childhood intervention specialist.
          Cassandra Simon of McDermott has received a $1,000 scholarship.  She is the daughter of Phyllis Crawford and the late Bill Crawford, and is returning to SSU and majoring in early childhood education.  She is a 1990 graduate of Northwest High School.
          The SSU Development Foundation administers the funds for these scholarships.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2006

   

(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. 

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September 8, 2006

                                       

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                   SSU’S HEALTH SCIENCE GRADUATES MAINTAIN HIGH JOB PLACEMENTS
          Shawnee State University (SSU) graduates in the health sciences are putting their degrees to work, according to a new survey.
          “We use surveys to get an idea of how graduates are doing in their careers, how certain majors rank in job placement, and where our students are working,” said Steve Gregory, director of Career Planning and Placement.          
          According to the survey, many health science graduates are annually making $40,000 and more at hospitals, dental offices, universities, and therapy and medical centers.
          The health science field includes nursing, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiologic technology, physical therapy, medical laboratory technology and dental hygiene.
          The demand for health science graduates is strong and should continue for several years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
          “Our health programs provide great opportunities for individuals to enter the workforce with a credential that provides for a meaningful, life-long career,” said Martha Rader, Ph.D., dean of the college of professional studies.  “Because the opportunities for health professionals are so great, we often have more students wanting to enroll than we can accommodate in our programs.”
          Gregory explained that successful job placements depend on the students.
          “This office will gladly assist students and graduates to prepare resumes and cover letters and to complete job searches.  The services are here and they’re free.  I encourage students to start working on their portfolio long before graduation to get great results.”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2006

   

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, communications coordinator) 

                                            SSU CHOIR MEETS NEXT WEEK
           The Shawnee State University (SSU) Choir will hold its first rehearsal of the fall quarter on Tuesday, September 12 in room 130 of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at 7 p.m.
          New choir members are encouraged to come a few minutes early for a get acquainted interview and a brief audition. Returning choir members are asked to turn in all previously used music.

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September 8, 2006

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September 8, 2006

   

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                                   DAVID BESCO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
         The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Mary Cheek of Wheelersburg the 2006-2007 David Besco Memorial scholarship of $3,700.
         The David G. Besco Memorial Scholarship fund was created by Zella H. Besco to honor her son by providing one or more annual scholarships to help cover tuition and fees.
          The scholarship is awarded to a college sophomore, junior, or senior who is a resident of Ohio with an overall 3.5 GPA and a 3.0 in his or her major and professional education courses.  The recipient must also major in teacher education or mathematics.
          Cheek, daughter of Mark and Beth Cheek, is a 2005 graduate of Wheelersburg High School and plans to major in middle childhood education.
          The SSU Development Foundation administers the funds for this scholarship.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.

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September 8, 2006

   

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist)

                                   JOSEPH W. MCKINLEY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
          The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Vanessa Smith of Lucasville the 2006-2007 Joseph W. McKinley scholarship of $650.
          The Joseph W. McKinley scholarship was established by J. William McKinley to honor the memory of his father, a teacher for many years.  McKinley is a board member of the university and also serves on its development foundation.
          The scholarship recipient must be a graduate of Valley or Northwest High School seeking a bachelor’s degree in teacher education who has good academic standing and is of good character.
          Smith, daughter of Don and Vicki Smith, is a 2005 graduate of Valley High School where she participated in the National Honor Society, Bible club, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), cheerleading, track, integrity group, senior mentorship, and the leadership development club.  She also tutored during high school.
          Smith has won awards and recognition as a football homecoming attendant, and a sweetheart basketball queen.  She received the all-star cheerleading award from the Universal Cheerleading Association and the senior leadership award from the Universal Cheerleading Association.  She is listed in Who’s Who Among American High School, was secretary of her sophomore class and vice-president of her senior class.  Smith was a member of the SOC champion girls track team.
          Smith is a member of the American Red Cross Red, White and Youth council, an instructor at pee-wee cheerleading camp, a volunteer reader for elementary children, an organizer and volunteer at “Meet the Candidates Night,” a teacher at the Ohio Energy Project at SSU, and a volunteer at vacation Bible school.
          These 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. 

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September 8, 2006

   

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                               ROGER AND MARY NELL PADRON SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
         The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Staci Arthur of Wheelersburg, Cynthianna Johnson of Piketon, Samantha Kern and Kasey Parks of Chilllicothe, the 2006-2007 Roger and Mary Nell Padron scholarships of $500 each.
          The scholarship was established in 1984 to reward academic excellence and to further the growth of SSU.  Roger Padron, now retired, was an area businessman and the couple are avid SSU supporters.
          The scholarship assists a Scioto, Ross, or Pike County high school senior who exhibits high academic achievement and plans to attend SSU full-time.
          Arthur, daughter of Karen Zimmer and Scott Arthur and a 2006 graduate of Wheelersburg High School, plans to major in nursing this fall.  Arthur served as a class officer and a peer tutor, and participated in basketball, volleyball, Key Club, and her church youth group.
          Johnson, daughter of Randy and Beth Johnson and a 2006 graduate of Piketon High School, plans to major in radiology.  She won the All-Scioto Valley Conference (SVC) cheerleading squad award and was chosen as the Elm Grove Days queen in 2005, and the Elm Groves Days attendant in 2004.  She was inducted into the National Honor Society and earned varsity letters in cheerleading and track.  Johnson participated in the post-secondary options program, media management, and prom committee.  She was a 4-H member for 10 years and a 4-H camp counselor.  She served on the Pike County Junior Fair Board, and as the Pike County rabbit and chicken barn supervisor, and as 4-H club president.  Johnson is a church youth group member, a Sunday school teacher, and a church choir member.  She also helps with annual clothing and food drives in her community.
          Kern, daughter of Edward and Vonda Kern and 2006 graduate of Zane Trace High School in Chillicothe, won academic excellence awards for three years, served on prom committee, and participated in National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), band, and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).  Kern participated in 4-H for seven years and is a member of Crouse Chapel United Methodist youth group in Chillicothe.
          Parks, daughter of Jerrel and Shelby Parks and a 2006 graduate of Southeastern High School in Chillicothe, participated in varsity track and bowling, and was inducted into the National Honor Society.
          The SSU Development Foundation administers the funds for these scholarships.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship should contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.

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September 8, 2006

   

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist)

                  IRA AND FLORA DIDDLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED          
          The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Jennifer Scott of Lucasville, Ohio, the 2006-2007 Ira and Flora Diddle Memorial scholarship for the Professions Scholarship of $450.
          The Ira and Flora Diddle Memorial scholarship was established by Clara Diddle Craver and Patricia Diddle Kegley to assist students with the interest and ability to succeed in the natural or physical sciences, medical profession, or teaching.  The scholarship recognizes the sacrifices of Ira and Flora Diddle made to provide opportunities for their own children.
          The scholarship is awarded to a resident of Scioto or Pike County with a minimum 3.25 high school or 2.9 college GPA who majors in natural or physical science, pre-medicine, or education.
          Scott, the daughter of Paula Bramblette, is a 2003 graduate of Valley High School.  She will be returning to Shawnee State and majoring in early childhood education.  At Valley, Scott has won the swimming award for four years in a row.  She has participated in cross country, Bible club, drama club, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), chorus, and Madrigals.  She is a member of Community of Christ Church in Lucasville where she is a Bible school teacher and a Sunday school teacher, and a member of the church choir.
          The SSU Development Foundation administers the funds for this scholarship.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.

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September 8, 2006

   

(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.

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September 8, 2006

   

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist)

                        JEFFREY PAUL MORGAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
          The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Chelsea Johnson of Lucasville the 2006-2007 Jeffrey Paul Morgan Memorial scholarship of $2,000.
          The scholarship was established by Morgan’s parents, Vernon and Delores Morgan, to honor his memory and to help students with the burden of college costs.
          The scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman majoring in business with a high school GPA of 3.0 or greater.
          The daughter of Sheri Elliott, Johnson is a 2006 graduate of Valley High School.  She was the top of her class and on the A honor roll.  Johnson participated in basketball, soccer, track, swimming, newspaper, and business club.  She has been a 4-H member, planted flowers and trees at Glendale Community Center, and has painted the Valley Elementary basketball court with her art class.
          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. 

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(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                             EMILE LEROY JIVIDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
          The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Derrick Smith of Lucasville, Ohio the 2006-2007 Emile Leroy Jividen Memorial scholarship.
          The scholarship was established by Jim and Elaine Jividen to honor Jim’s father, Emile Leroy Jividen, who worked for several years at SSU teaching welding.  The scholarship was created as a way to commemorate that relationship.
          The scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman majoring in engineering with a 2.8 GPA or greater.
          Smith, son of Don and Vicki Smith, is a 2006 valedictorian of Valley High School.  In high school, he was active in baseball, football, swimming, Educational Talent Search (ETS), web staff, and boys basketball intramurals.  He has held positions as attendance office worker, a host at the Valley High School graduation, and the art editor of the school newspaper.  Smith volunteered at the school’s youth football camp and at Boldman’s Christmas tree farm.  He has won a counselor’s Top Twenty Award, was inducted into the National Honor Society, and was listed in Who’s Who among American High School Students.  He plans to major in computer engineering technology.
           The SSU Development Foundation administers the funds for this scholarship.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.

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September 8, 2006

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                                      DR. SOL ASCH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
           The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Joshua Days of Lucasville the 2006-2007 Dr. Sol Asch scholarship.
          The $750 scholarship, established by Matilda Asch in 1986, was the first scholarship created following the passage of the bill to change the community college to a university and honors the long-time area physician.
          The recipient must be a high school graduate or college student with a 3.5 GPA or greater.
          Days, the son of John and Pamela Days, is a 2006 graduate of Valley High School.  He plans to major in pre-medicine in the fall.  He has been inducted into the National Honor Society and listed in Who’s Who Among High School Students.  He also participated in the American Legion Buckeye Boys State Program.  He won the Counselor’s Top Twenty Award, the USAA National English Merit Award, the USAA National All-Academic Award, and a senior mentorship award.
          Days has participated in football, baseball, All-County Choir, Morehead Honors choir, Valley High School Madrigals, Valley High Choir, Bible club, yearbook staff, drama club, marching band, integrity Bible study, and pep band.  He also served as host for the National Honor Society.
          Days is a hospital volunteer at Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC).  He teaches Sunday school, participates in choir and the youth group, and works with the children in the nursery at his church.
           The SSU Development Foundation administers the funds for this scholarship.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.

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September 8, 2006

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist)

                                        JOHN S. HERTZLER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
           The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has awarded Nathaniel Webb of Stout, the 2006-2007 John S. Hertzler scholarship.
          The scholarship was established by Hertzler’s wife, Deffie Louise Hertzler, through a bequest and is awarded to a resident of Scioto County who is a full-time student.
          Webb, the son of Keith and Lisa Webb, is a 2003 graduate of Portsmouth West High School majoring in chemistry.  He has received SSU’s freshman scholarship (2003), International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW) Scholarship (2004), and the SSU Honors Scholarship (2005).  Webb was chosen to participate in an undergraduate research program, funded by the National Science Foundation for the University of North Dakota during the summer of 2005.  At SSU, he participates in the chemistry club and the American Chemical Society (ACS).  He attends church at Temple of Faith in Portsmouth.
          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.

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September 11, 2006

(Article by Stephanie Smith, communications specialist) 

                                              

                       INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES ATTEND SSU’S PLASTICS TRAINING 2006
            Gerardo Suarez and Juan Carlos Arenas Aguilar, both employees of Autoliv Mexico S.A. de C.V., a worldwide leader in automotive safety, traveled more than 32 hours to attend Shawnee State University’s (SSU) Plastics Training 2006, instructed by Larry Miller, Ph.D., associate professor of plastics engineering technology.
            The men attended the course, “Injection Molding Training,” held Aug. 8-10.  They received an overview of the injection molding process and associated terminology.  Lectures and laboratory experience helped the students learn to perform critical engineering calculations for injection molding, how to set up molds, and how to troubleshoot an injection molding process.
            “This training will teach us more about molds so we can take what we’ve learned back to Mexico,” said Suarez.  “Sometimes we have problems with our plastic parts, so what we learn here will be valuable in helping us troubleshoot our problems.”
            Suarez, who is from Mexico Districto Federal, and Aguilar, who lives in Toluca, Mexico, discovered and registered for the training when they found SSU’s website during a Google search.  Both have worked one year at Autoliv Mexico S.A. de C.V. in ParqueParque Industrial Lerma, Mexico for one year where they manufacture seatbelts.  Autoliv employs approximately 1,500 at that location.
            Suarez said he and Aguilar attend about five trainings per year in various locations in the United States.

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September 11, 2006

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist)

                                             SSU CONCLUDES ORIENTATION 2006
           Nearly 1,000 new students were on the Shawnee State campus this summer, preparing for the challenges of the 2006-2007 academic year.
          Dale Taylor, director of SSU’s Student Success Center, said there were 911 students and 639 family members and friends who took part in Orientation 2006, making this year a tremendous success.
          “Orientation has certainly grown in a quantitative sense and one of our biggest concerns is that it grows in a qualitative sense, as well,” said Taylor.  “We gauge this by talking with the participants and by looking at the student and parent surveys.”
          It takes many people to make orientation work, Taylor said.  Student workers, faculty and staff were instrumental in making the orientation a success and making sure parents and students felt comfortable on campus.
         During the orientation, parents and students toured the campus, learning about the academic programs and policies, student services, and financial aid information.
          “As the university grows, we’re trying to promote a sense of community,” said Taylor.  “We know the more the students feel a sense of community, the more successful they are likely to be.”

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September 15, 2006

                                                      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.  

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September 15, 2006

                                              

                                                        SSU 9/11 Remembrance

          Shawnee State University President Rita Rice Morris stands with faculty, staff, administrators and students at the University Center flagpole on Monday, September 11, as Evan Fisher, director of campus ministry, offers a prayer in remembrance of those who lost their lives and who were affected by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

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September 19, 2006

(Article by Stephanie Smith, communications specialist) 

                                      

                           SCHWARZENBACH TO LECTURE FOR CONSTITUTION DAY
          In celebration of Constitution Day, Sybil A. Schwarzenbach, Ph.D., will present, “Women and the United States Constitution,” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the Flohr Lecture Hall of Shawnee State University’s Clark Memorial Library.
          Schwarzenbach’s book, “Women and the United States Constitution: History, Interpretation and Practice,” will be on sale starting at 6 p.m. on the day of the lecture at the rotunda in front of Flohr Lecture Hall and she will be available during that time for autographs.
          Schwarzenbach is associate professor of philosophy and women’s studies at the City University of New York, Baruch College and the CUNY Graduate Center.  She has been a Fulbright Scholar in Heidelberg, Germany, received her Ph.D. at Harvard, and was a recent visiting scholar at the Stanford Humanities Center in California.
          She has written numerous articles in social and political philosophy, ethics and legal theory, and served as editor of, “Women and the United States Constitution: History, Interpretation and Practice,” Columbia University Press, 2003.  Her forthcoming book, “On Civic Friendship: Including Women in the State,” will appear in 2007.
          The lecture is supported by SSU’s Office of the Provost and sponsored by SSU’s Women’s Forum.

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September 19, 2006

(Article by Stephanie Smith, communications specialist)                                    

                                SSU TO HOLD FREE LUNCH & LEARN PRESENTATIONS
            As part of the 20th 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 20th 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.

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September 19, 2006

(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.

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September 19, 2006

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist)

                    Shawnee State Features “Little Shop of Horrors” at 20TH Anniversary
          As part of its 20th Anniversary celebration later this month, Shawnee State University will feature the original 1960 movie and the 1986 film version of the Broadway musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” as well as a panel discussion of both works.
           The movie focuses on a timid florist who finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands frequent meals.
          The 1960 version of “Horrors” will be screened at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25 in the Flohr Lecture Hall in SSU’s Clark Memorial Library.  The panel discussion will take place at 7:30 p.m. and the 1986 film will be shown at 8:30 p.m.
          The discussion panel will include:

  • Tim Scheurer, Ph.D., dean of the college of arts and sciences,

  •  Nathan Wheeler, an SSU student who will graduate this quarter with a bachelor of individualized studies with a dual emphasis in theater and video, and

  • Darren Harris-Fain, Ph.D., associate professor of English who teaches “American Film History” and “Women in Film.”

          “Dr. Scheurer’s expertise is the history of the films, how they fit into American film history, and what they reflect on the American culture and the movies of that time,” said Harris-Fain.  “I’ll be talking a lot about that myself, as well as contrasting the two versions.  Nathan will be talking about the comedic aspects of the films and how the story works as a horror film and a musical.”
          The entire evening is free and open to the public.  There will be a break for refreshments between events.  For more information, contact Dr. Darren Harris-Fain at (740) 351-3329.

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September 19, 2006

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist)

                                       “Hill vs. Thomas” Showing at Shawnee State
          Students, faculty and the public are invited to attend three free film showings of “Hill vs. Thomas” at Shawnee State University.
          The film will be shown:

·        Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Micklethwaite Banquet Hall in the University Center. 

·         Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 12 p.m. in the Flohr Lecture Hall in the Clark Memorial Library.

·        Thursday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. in the Micklethwaite Banquet Hall in the UC.

          Tess Midkiff, director of SSU’s Clark Memorial Library, co-chair of the Leslie Williams Symposium and a member of the Women’s Center Advisory Committee, believes the showings will prepare faculty, students, and the community for Hill’s upcoming presentation.
          “The film showings will give students and community members a chance to see how Anita Hill got her start and how she first became a national figure,” said Midkiff. “Hill became a prominent person in 1991, when many of our students were not watching television and were not watching these hearings.”
          Anita Hill is an attorney, a law professor at Brandeis University, a human rights activist, and the author of “Speaking Truth to Power.”
          The documentary, “Hill vs. Thomas,” was produced by CBS and covers the events surrounding the Judiciary Committee and Senate hearings regarding Anita Hill’s sexual harassment accusations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas in 1991. In the documentary, four CBS News correspondents provide firsthand insights to the case that forever changed the way the nation views sexual harassment, gender and the judicial confirmation process.
          Anita Hill is the featured speaker for the 2006 Leslie Williams Symposium for the Advancement of Women, the Distinguished Lecture Series and SSU’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. Hill will speak on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at SSU’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. The film showings were arranged so the audience could know who Anita Hill is, what her background is, and why she is considered a prominent figure.
            The film showings and the Leslie Williams Symposium are sponsored by SSU’s Women’s Center. The center’s goal is to promote, advocate, educate, and support the women of SSU and the community at-large. For more information on the Women’s Center, email Roberta Milliken (rmilliken@shawnee.edu) or visit the Women’s Center Web site, www.shawnee.edu/womenscenter.

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September 19, 2006

              Shawnee State University Board of Trustees Ratifies Faculty Union Contract
          The Shawnee State University Board of Trustees has ratified the faculty union contract.
          At a special meeting held on Sept. 18 in the Homer Selby Board Room of the Clark Library, the trustees approved the three-year contract which had been accepted by the faculty union’s membership on the previous Thursday.
          “I am happy the board approved the contract, which reflects the value of our faculty by providing a competitive salary,” said Kay Reynolds, chairman of the Shawnee State Board of Trustees.  “The contract also recognizes the ever-growing expenses of operating a high quality regional university, and increases the faculty share of health care coverage.”
          “This is a contract the university can work with and which ensures the faculty will continue their fine work on behalf of our students,” said President Rita Rice Morris.  “I am especially pleased it includes provisions that raise the salary of our junior faculty members.  To continue growing as a university we must be able to attract the best young scholars.”
          Among the provisions of the contract are:

Salary

-Each year $929 will be added to salary, which will then be increased 3.25 percent.

Health Insurance

-Individual coverage currently costs seven dollars per week, and family coverage is $11 per week.  Each year of the contract the payment will increase by 25 cents per week for single coverage and 50 cents per week for the family plan.

-Deductible – the deductible remains at $100 for individual coverage and 200 for the family plan.

-Total out of pocket expense for individual coverage per year increases from $300 to $400 for network services and from $600 to $800 for services outside the network.  NOTE: About 95 percent of local health care providers participate in the network.

-Total out of pocket expense for family coverage per year increases from $600 to $800 for network services and from $1,200 to $1,400 for services outside the network. 

-Prescriptions which currently cost five dollars for generic and mail order, five dollars for preferred brands and $10 for all others will increase to seven dollars for generic and mail order, $10 for preferred brands, and $15 for all others but in the third year of the contract generic and mail order prescriptions will be $10.

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September 20, 2006

(Cut line by Stephanie R Smith, Communications Specialist) 

                                     

                                     Parade of Clubs and Organizations at SSU
           On Wednesday, Sept. 20th the Parade of Clubs and Organizations was held at Shawnee State University, an event sponsored by the Student Government Association. The parade provides an opportunity for students to find out more about campus life.  More than twenty clubs were represented, where current members answered questions for and signed up new members.
          Pictured is SSU junior Adam Osborne, vice-president of Fantanime, a club that introduces new science fiction and fantasy realms.
           For more information on SSU’s clubs and organizations, visit

          http://www.shawnee.edu/off/sa/clubs_organizations/index.html

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September 20, 2006

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, communications coordinator) 

                                           SSU Professor to Speak at Bristol Village
            Shawnee State University history professor, John Lorentz, Ph.D. will present “The Consequences of 9/11: America United, America Divided” at the Bristol Village Retirement Center in Waverly on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
          “In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, the U.S. had the sympathy and the ear of the entire world. Out of tragedy, a unique window of opportunity appeared to unite the world behind U.S. leadership in a cause considered just by all,” said Lorentz. “On the five year anniversary of the event a retrospective look reveals a contrary result to the so-called war on terrorism.”
          Lorentz has taught history in the Department of Social Sciences at SSU since 1990 and served as director for the Center for International Programs and Activities at the university since 1997. He also helped to shape the General Education Program on campus as the core coordinator and director of the Center for Integrated Studies for three years.
          Before coming to SSU, Lorentz served as one of the original Peace Corps volunteers as a high school teacher and community development worker in rural Iran shortly after President Kennedy formed the corps. He also worked for the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Naturalization and Immigration Services as a Persian translator in the 1970s.
          Lorentz earned a bachelor of arts in psychology from Miami University in Oxford, a master of arts in middle-eastern studies from Harvard University, and a doctorate in history from Princeton University.
          Lorentz and his son Nathan produced “River Voices,” a film that debuted in 2002 about the 1937 flood and its effects on Portsmouth. His current “Historical Dictionary of Iran,” a 500- page manuscript will be available in the near future.
          His presentation is sponsored by the Bristol Village international relations forum and is free and open to the public.

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September 21, 2006

(Article by Stephanie Smith, communications specialist) 

                                  Shawnee State University celebrates 20 years
            During the last week of September, Shawnee State University will be celebrating 20 years as a university by offering special events on campus to commemorate the milestone.
            All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
            Kicking off the special week is the Lunch and Learn series, where SSU professors will lecture on various topics, beginning at noon Monday through Thursday in the Advanced Technology Center, rooms 132 and 134, unless otherwise noted.  A $5 “to-go” buffet is available in the Bears’ Den of the University Center at 11:30 a.m.
            On Sept. 25, business administration professor Janice Johnson will lecture on, “Copyright and Other Ethical Issues on the Internet,” followed by a lecture from English professor Roberta Milliken, Ph.D., titled, “Holy Women & Virgin Martyrs in the Middle Ages.”
            That evening at 6 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Library’s Flohr Lecture Hall, a viewing of original 1960’s film, “Little Shop of Horrors,” will be held, followed by a panel discussion at 7:30 p.m. and a viewing of the 1986 film version of the Broadway musical at 8:30 p.m.  This event is free and open to the public.
            On Sept. 26, the Lunch and Learn series will continue with a lecture from biology professor Julia Basham, “20 Years of Marine Biology Trips,” followed by history professor Mark Mirabello, Ph.D., who will speak on, “A Brief History of Terrorism.”
            That evening at 6 p.m. will be a film viewing of, “Hill vs. Thomas,” in preparation for Anita Hill’s visit to campus.  Also that same evening will be a scholarship reception in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts Appleton Gallery, and a lecture by pickpocket entertainer and identity theft specialist Gene Turner at 7:30 p.m.
            Geology professor Jeff Bauer will present, “The End of Time, Will we See it Coming?” on Sept. 27 at noon as part of the continuation of the Lunch and Learn series, followed by ceramics professor Michael Olugbile’s, “Colored Clay as Basic Design Elements in Pottery Decoration,” in the ceramics lab of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
            World renowned opera singer Kathleen Battle will perform the evening of Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts main theater.  For ticket information, call (740) 351-3600.
            On Sept. 28, the Lunch and Learn series will conclude with music professor Michael Barnhart’s, “Electronic Music of our Time,” followed by Carl Hilgarth’s, “The Industrial Archeology of Scioto County and Surrounds.”
            Anita Hill will speak that evening as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series and the Leslie Williams Symposium.  This event is sponsored by the Women’s Forum and is free and open to the public.
            The new Health Sciences building dedication will be held on Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. and is open to the public, followed that evening by an Alumni Awards reception at 6 p.m. and a Totally Awesome 80’s Dance for Shawnee State students and alumni only.  For dance ticket information, call (740) 351-3217.
            On Sept. 30, a community picnic will be held at 10 a.m., where inflateables, a mini zoo, and a cake decorating contest will be part of the activities.  WNXT will be present for a live remote.  Souvenirs are available at the campus bookstore and lunch begins at noon.
            The celebration events are paid for with the proceeds from the President’s Gala, an activity of the Shawnee State University Development Foundation.

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September 21, 2006

(Article by Stephanie Smith, communications specialist)


               Shawnee State University’s Clark Planetarium is the most advanced in the U.S.
            The Clark Planetarium at Shawnee State University is the first planetarium in the United States equipped the advanced Konica-Minolta Mediaglobe projector.
            “The great advantage of the new system is that it gives us the ability to show pictures rather than white dots on a black sky,” said Tim Hamilton, Ph.D., assistant physics professor and director of the Clark Planetarium. “We show the sky in blue or twilight colors shown with special effects, and we are also able to see Earth from a distance, fly off to Mars, or land on the moons of Saturn. They are shown with the correct colors of the images themselves. It is really quite spectacular.”
            “The old projector, a Digistar II by Evans and Sutherland, was revolutionary when it came out because it was computer-controlled and turned the planetarium into a giant television projection screen,” said Hamilton. “It was a great improvement from the old mechanical planetariums, but we were still limited with the old system to just white dots and lines, no pictures. Developing new shows was cumbersome, so we didn’t develop many shows of our own.”
            Hamilton said while the new system may have been used already in Japan, it is the first to be installed and used in the United States, so it will take time to upgrade and develop new programs.
            “We already have shows prepared for ‘The Skies Tonight’ program which we had previously, but the new shows will be even more interesting,” said Hamilton.
            Hamilton said the schedule for the public shows will be released soon.  The planetarium will be open from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday during the last week of September for Shawnee State’s 20th Anniversary celebration.
            The planetarium changes were funded by the Shawnee State University Development Foundation from donations to ‘Reach for the Stars,’ a capital campaign that funded the original planetarium.
            “The Clark Planetarium has been an outstanding addition to our campus not only serving as a very special academic tool but because it brings a tremendous amount of young people to SSU,” said Susan Warsaw, Development Foundation executive director.  “This experience is often their first time on a college campus and helps open their eyes to the joys and benefits of higher education.”
            For general public inquiries or to schedule a private show, call (740) 351-3125 or visit http://cet.ssu.portsmouth.oh.us/~planetarium/.

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September 21, 2006

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                                         Shawnee State to have first alumni weekend
          Alumni are invited to the first-ever alumni weekend festivities at Shawnee State this month.
          As part of the SSU 20th Anniversary celebration, the alumni weekend kicks off on Friday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. with a dedication of the renovated health sciences building.
          Science alumni are invited to a reception in the Natural Science Department in Massie Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. The reception will include food, fellowship, and a tour of the department to see what changes have been made.
          At 6 p.m., the alumni awards reception will take place in the Appleton Gallery of the Vern Riffe Center.
          The Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to Gary Hairston, human resources director at United States Enrichment Corporation.
          “Hairston plays a major part in his community through his church and through the Masonic Lodge,” said Angela Henderson, assistant director, development/alumni affairs. “He’s has a huge impact on Shawnee State and the development foundation. We’re very proud to have him as the recipient of this award.”
           Henderson said the Alumni Service award will go to someone who has given much time and effort to his or her community, SSU and the alumni association. The council will announce the winner at the reception.
          After the awards ceremony, alumni, staff and students are invited to a 1980’s dance.
          “Since Shawnee became a university in 1986, there will be 1980s music and everyone is invited to dance and wear whatever they wore in the ‘80s,” said Henderson.
          On Saturday, there will be a community picnic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with inflatables, a mini zoo, planetarium tours, a cake decorating contest and a lunch at noon with hamburgers and hot dogs.
          The weekend concludes at 7:30 p.m. with a Comedy Fall Fest at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, featuring Dean Edwards. Edwards was a two-year cast member of “Saturday Night Live” showcasing his skills with impressions of high profile figures. He shares his unique style of razor-sharp, biting comedy in venues across the country.
          Edwards also has appeared on television shows, “Russell Simmon’s Def Comedy Jam,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” “USO Comedy Tour,” the forthcoming “World Comedy Tour,” and the syndicated “Showtime at the Apollo.”
          All events during the Alumni Weekend are free, except for the 1980s dance. Dance tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.shawnee.edu/20 or at the door for $5. There is no RSVP for the community picnic and the children and grandchildren of alumni are invited, as well. For more information about these events, contact Angela Henderson at (740) 351-3182 or email alumni@shawnee.edu.

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September 21, 2006

GENE TURNER TO APPEAR AT SSU

Dubbed America’s favorite pickpocket entertainer, identity theft specialist, professional speaker and magician, Gene Turner will be presenting, "Identity Theft Revealed – Live," as part of Shawnee State University’s 20th anniversary celebration Kricker Lecture series on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m.

"My show gives valuable information about how you can help protect yourself against identity theft," said Turner. "By demonstrating and illustrating using my magic and pickpocket skills, the presentation will be informative and entertaining."

"The Department of Business chose Turner to lecture primarily because of the latest trends in identity theft," said Robbie Burke, SSU business administration professor.  "He takes an overall view of identity theft by explaining about the tricks thieves use to get an individual’s personal information, such as, records at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Social Security Administration, criminal, medical and financial information." 

Burke said a recent example of potential identity theft happened this spring when the United States Military was compromised. A government employee took a laptop home which contained identifying data on service members and veterans.  The employee’s home was burglarized and the laptop and hard drive were stolen.  The FBI later recovered the laptop at a flea market, and the hard drive and the laptop had been erased. The FBI has a high degree of confidence the information was not compromised. 

Turner has practiced magic for nearly thirty years. He first used his tricks while working as an insurance agent to break the ice with his clients.

"My magic really took off when I joined the International Brotherhood of Magicians and The Society of American Magicians," said Turner. "I joined the national chapter and attended the monthly meetings at local clubs, and my interest and knowledge grew."

Turner has showcased his talents for Fortune 500 companies, such as AT&T, Coca-Cola, Sprint, and General Motors. He performed for Bette Midler’s 48th birthday celebration, appeared on many local television news stories, and also served as technical advisor on the set of the movie "Bulletproof Monk," where he coached actor Sean William Scott for the pickpocket scenes.

Turner said seeing the expressions on people’s faces when he reveals the results of his pickpocket skills is what he enjoys most.

For more information on Turner’s seminar, visit http://www.pickpocket.com/.

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September 22, 2006

(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                                             SSU offers computer training for fall quarter
          Shawnee State University’s Business and Industry Training Center is once again offering its very popular computer classes in October and November.
          Classes will be taught by Jacque Evens, who has taught in the computer field for 13 years at SSU and six years with the Adult Workforce Center at the Scioto County Joint Vocational School.
          “Not only do we have top company executives attend the classes to advance their computer skills, a lot of support staff attend to learn basic/intermediate skills in Microsoft Office software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access,” said Brenda Covert, manager of business and industry training.
          A “Basic Keyboarding and Computer Literacy” class on October 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. resulted from the high number of requests from individuals just learning computer skills.
          “In this class, individuals will learn how to use the keyboard and how to set up and manage folders. This is an excellent class for beginners who want to learn how to manage their computer hardware and software,” said Covert.
          Other classes include:

  • “Basic Word” Oct. 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

  • “Basic Access” Oct. 20 from 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

  •  “Basic Excel” Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

  • “Intermediate Excel” Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  •  “Advanced Excel” Oct. 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

  • “Intermediate Access” Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  •  “Advanced Access” Nov. 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

  • “Advanced Word” Nov. 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

  • “Basic PowerPoint” Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • “Intermediate PowerPoint” Nov. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

          Community members, SSU staff, and students can attend these classes. Each class costs $39 or $33 each for two or more classes.
          “Our past computer classes have been very successful. The classes are designed to meet everyone’s needs; the beginner, intermediate, and advanced users. Many of our participants have started with the basic class and progressed to the advanced,” said Covert.
          The Business and Industry Training Center will register participants up to two days before the class starts. Class size is limited. For more information or to register, call (740) 351-3171 or toll free (866) 672-8778.

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September 22, 2006

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, communications coordinator) 

                                       New SSU Women’s Center to have ribbon cutting
          Although it’s been open and already bustling with activity, the new Women’s Center at Shawnee State University won’t be official until the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony to be held on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m.
          “It’s going to be a great celebration,” said Roberta Milliken, Ph.D., director of the center. “We’re thrilled to have this real positive good beginning.”
          The SSU Board of Trustees approved the Women’s Center proposal written by Milliken and Tess Midkiff on April 21. The mission of the center is to empower, educate and advance women on campus and in the community. The mission is familiar since it’s the same mission as that of the Women’s Forum, which has been on campus since 2000.
          “One of the things the Women’s Center is going to do is ensure that the great efforts of the Women’s Forum will continue,” said Milliken.
          The formation of the Women’s Center has been a long-time goal of the Women’s Forum according to Tess Midkiff, director of the Clark Memorial Library.
          “The center will definitely serve as a focal point for programming related to women on campus and in our community,” Midkiff said. “Having a Women’s Center on campus demonstrates the university’s commitment to women and the support needed by our students, 60 percent of which are female, as they try to further their education and their future plans.”
          In addition to being a central location for the Women’s Forum activities, Milliken said the Women’s Center is also hoping to reach out to the community by solidifying connections with local women’s groups.
         “I think it would be a good idea if we could get a group of people in the community interested in forum activities. Maybe, we could implement a ‘Friends of the Women’s Center group,” Milliken said.
            Another goal of the Women’s Center is to develop a mentoring program for faculty, staff, administrators and students. She said the center is also open to suggestions for potential programs and projects.
          The Women’s Center is located in Massie room 019 and is currently open mornings from 9:00 to noon and after 2:00 in the afternoons.
          “The ribbon cutting will be the official seal that the Women’s Center is open and we’re planning a nice event around Anita Hill’s presentation later that evening. She is expected to be in attendance at the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony,” Milliken said.

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September 27, 2006

Steve Donohue Appointed Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration
Donohue will continue as general counsel 

            Shawnee State University President Rita Rice Morris has named General Counsel Steve Donohue to serve as interim vice president for finance and administration.
            “I truly appreciate Steve Donohue stepping up to the plate for the university,” said Morris.  “Steve has the background in administrative leadership that will allow the university’s business to continue without interruption.  We are fortunate to have someone so experienced and familiar with Shawnee State fill in until we find a permanent vice president for finance and administration.”
            Donohue will continue in his capacity as General Counsel while serving as interim vice president.
            “The position of vice president for finance and administration is vitally important to the university because it oversees so many aspects of the university’s operation,” said Donohue. “I am honored that President Morris has entrusted me with this position until a permanent replacement is found.  I agreed to undertake this assignment because I knew the outstanding quality and experience of each director in this division.  We intend to continue the successes that Mr. Murphy oversaw, and hand over a well-run organization to the next vice president.”
            President Morris has directed temporary organizational changes to facilitate Donohue’s work as both general counsel and interim vice president.  The Office of Human Resources, which was under the vice president for finance and administration, will report directly to the president.  If necessary, some routine legal work may be contracted externally.  Roger Murphy, assistant to the president and previously the vice president for business affairs, will provide expertise on special projects as directed by the president.  
            Previous to working at Shawnee State, Donohue was counsel to the superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy, and director of Air Force Legal Information Services.  He was a fighter pilot during the Viet Nam War who completed 200 combat missions. 
            Donohue is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received a law degree from Stetson University.

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September 29, 2006

(Article by Stephanie Smith, communications specialist)          

RICH TRADITION OF THE PHILIPPINES RETURNS TO THE VERN RIFFE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
            The region will be treated to the ancient and beautiful traditions of the Philippines when the 45 member Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company returns to the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts on October 9 at 7:30 p.m.
            “The Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company is one of the most exotic and thrilling of all the world culture presentations we have showcased,” comments Carl Daehler, executive director of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
            The group first appeared at Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts in October 2001 during their last North American tour.  Tickets are available at the McKinley Box Office and prices range from $10-$20 with discounts for seniors, students and families. Call (740) 351-3600 to order by phone or to get event information.
            The company takes its story from the ancient Filipino tradition of Bayanihan, which signifies working together for the common good. Careful research went into the recreation of authentic costumes and ancient dances kept alive by isolated Filipino villages.
            In the “Singkil” dance, a prince pursues the Maranao Princess while she moves with precision and nonchalance through complicated and perilous patterns amidst the clapping of criss-crossed bamboo sticks.
            “This group has received rave reviews everywhere they perform. They have planned an entirely new show for their current North American tour.”
             “So you think you have seen everything?” asks John Martin of the New York Times, “Well, unless you have seen Bayanihan you couldn’t be more mistaken. It is completely different from anything that has been shown hereabouts and it makes for an evening of enchantment. An engrossing evening of theatrical art, beautiful to look at, to listen to, and to ‘assist’ at, it is not only brilliant, but also pervaded by a rare and sweet grace all around.”
            Daehler said the Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company is presented by SSU as part of the Vern Riffe Center’s World Culture series. Special discounted tickets for students are made possible with special donations to the Vern Riffe Center’s “Send a Kid to a Concert Fund” by the Scioto Foundation, American Electric Power, Verizon, the Rotary Club of Portsmouth, and the USEC Corporation. More than 450 youth in the Portsmouth area have been able to attend events at the VRCFA because of these generous donations. There are also special ticket prices for area teachers and students and a special family discount package.
            Future events at Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts includes the national tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar” featuring the farewell tour of Ted Neeley in his award-winning role as Jesus Christ on October 18 & 19, presented by the Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association. The Oak Ridge Boys will perform their annual “Christmas Cookies Tour” concert on Thursday, December 14. Tickets are now on sale at the McKinley Box Office (740) 351-3600.
            Additional funding for the Vern Riffe Center performances is made possible by grants from the Ohio Arts Council, a state agency that supports public programs in the arts, the Scioto Foundation, and by gifts made to the SSU Development Foundation.

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(Article by Monica Bradbury, Communications Specialist) 

                      NEW JAMES AND MABEL BLAIR SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE AT SSU
         The Shawnee State University (SSU) Scholarship Committee has announced a new scholarship available for the 2007-2008 academic year.
           The James and Mabel Blair scholarship will be awarded to an entering sophomore, junior, or senior who is a resident of Pike County with a minimum 2.0 GPA.  There will be two $1,000 awards this year.
          The Blairs have resided in Pike County for many years.  Mrs. Blair, formerly a member of SSU’s Development Foundation, wanted to help individuals better themselves through higher education.  She believes education provides the key to a better life for all people and their families.
          The SSU Development Foundation administers the funds for this scholarship.  Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship should contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284. 

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