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A Weekly Look at the Cottey College CampusChronicle volume XXX, number 18, January 15, 2016

Faculty RecitalSunday, January 17 @ 3 p.m.Missouri Recital Hall

Join Cottey music faculty members Amanda Cook, Peggy Graves, Theresa Forrester Spencer, and Debbie Fast for a recital featuring the piano, clarinet, and voice. The recital will feature works by Schubert, Liszt, and Poulenc, among others. Please join us!

Headphone Disco All-Campus Dance

Call it a silent disco, call it a headphone party, or call it whatever you want—either way it’s a truly unforgettable experience. Headphone Disco’s “TwoDeeJay SuperShow” is a unique, surreal, and hugely enjoyable experience that’s been rocking the college, festival, and club circuit since 2007. From London to Lisbon and Moscow to Montreal the reaction to this silent party sensation has been immense as party people embrace one of the most talked about and freshest of dance party experiences.

Saturday, January 169 p.m. - 1 a.m.Hinkhouse Center

Cottey celebrates...

MLK Jr. Day of ServiceCottey is participating in many service activities around the city including:

Saturday, January 16Spirit and Truth Store, Moore-Few Care Center

Sunday, January 17Joe Clark Residential Home

Monday, January 18Girl Scout Lunch @ CWL

Wednesday, January 20Engagement Learning Fair

Saturday, January 23Nevada Animal Shelter

For more information, contact Renee Hampton, ext. 2184, rhampton@cottey.edu.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

MLK Chapel ServiceMonday, January 18, 6:30 p.m.Chapel

Join students and staff in the Chapel to experience the power of connecting our own dreams with the dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and of other leaders in the world.

All are also welcome at a MLK Community Service, on Tuesday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Bristol Manor (401 E. Walnut Street).

The Dance BeatEmily Schaefer (Cottey alum, 2014) will be on campus January 15-17 setting a piece of choreography on the Cottey-in-Motion Dance Company. Emily is currently completing bachelor’s degrees in dance, science, and education at Missouri Valley College. The new dance piece will be in the April 15 & 16 “A Spring Co-Motion” Dance Concert.

The Dance Shoppe will be on campus Sunday, January 17, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. selling dancewear. They accept cash, checks (with a driver’s license), and debit/credit cards. They will be set up in the new Rogers Fine Arts Building, in the old Neale Hall (near the new dance studios). They often bring cozy sweaters and slippers, so feel free to come shop, even if you don’t need dancewear! (Dancewear also doubles well as long underwear!)

CoMing up

Thursday, January 21 @ 6:30 p.m.vs. Missouri Valley JVHinkhouse Gym

BaSKETBaLL RESuLTS

January 9 vs. St. Louis CCLoSS: 63-88

January 12 vs. Wentworth MilitaryWin! 83-28

Let's Go, Comets!Cottey Runners to Continue CareersCongratulations to Cottey Comet runners Sarah Kurpjuweit and Chase Burns, as they signed their intent to run at the next level of competition! Both Chase and Sarah have offers for good scholarships to go compete at the next level, NAIA. Sarah will be running at Central Methodist university in Fayette, Missouri, and Chase at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri.

Coach Bunn commented, "They have been cornerstone to this program as we've started out and will always have their influence shining through as we go forward."

Congratulations ladies!

Top photo: Sarah Kurpjuweit signs her letter of intent with Central Methodist University.

Bottom: Chase Burns signs with Missouri Valley College.

Calling all P.E.O.s!On Monday, January 18, at 4:30 p.m., all members of the Cottey College community who are members of P.E.O. are invited to come to Main Hall parlor for a quick photo. What’s the occasion? For a number of years, the P.E.O. Sisterhood has designated January 21, the day P.E.O. was founded by seven college students, as “Wear Your pin Day.” This year the College is asking the P.E.O.s on campus to come together in advance so that we can submit a photo to the P.E.O. Sisterhood for posting on the P.E.O. Sisterhood’s Facebook page. Don’t forget to bring your pin!

Opportunity ScholarshipsSecond- and third-year students who have a 2.0 GPA or higher and plan to stay at Cottey next year are eligible for the $3,000 opportunity scholarship. Interested students will be approaching faculty members asking for letters of recommendation for this scholarship. The faculty recommendation letter must be submitted to Dr. Ugochukwu, vice president for academic affairs, by Monday, February 15.

Faculty NewsDr. ujjaini Das, assistant professor of environmental studies, attended the Allied Social Science Association Annual Meeting in earlier this month in San Francisco, California.

Congratulations!The Office of Enrollment Management is excited to welcome two new babies to their office!

Congratulations to Miranda Kassner, senior admission representative, and her husband, Nathan, on the birth of their second daughter, penelope ann ‘nelly' on Thursday, January 7. Nelly weighed in at 9 pounds, 4 ounces.

We also extend congratulations to angela Moore, assistant director of admission, and husband Dan Moore, on the birth of their son, Reichen Ray Moore, who came into the world Tuesday, January 12. Reichen weighed in at 8 pounds, 4 ounces and is 22 inches long.

above: Penelope Ann 'Nelly' Kassner

Left: Reichen Ray Moore

Mondays: 10 - 11 a.m.

Tuesdays: 7 - 9 p.m.

Wed/Fri: 10 - 11 a.m., 7-9 p.m.

Thursdays: 9-11 a.m., 7-9 p.m.

Saturdays: 9-11 a.m.

Sundays: 2-6 p.m.

Pool Recreation Hours: Spring 2016

From the CWLLeader-in-Residence/Distinguished Speaker: Dr. Faith ngunjiri

Dr. Faith Wambura ngunjiri will serve as a Leader-in-Residence February 22-23, 2016. Dr. Ngunjiri currently serves as the director of the Lorentzsen Center for Faith & Work and associate professor of leadership & ethics, at the Offutt School of Business at Concordia College. She holds a Doctorate in leadership studies and master's in organization development. Her specialties include: Global women’s leadership; corporate social responsibility; feminist research; servant leadership; spirituality in organizations/faith-work integration; and leadership communication. You can also read her work here:

http://cord.academia.edu/FWamburaNgunjiri

if you are interested in hosting Dr. ngunjiri in your class while she is on campus, please email Denise Carrick Hedges at CWL@cottey.edu. Dr. Ngunjiri will also serve as a Distinguished Speaker through the Serenbetz Institute on Tuesday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Missouri Recital Hall.

Girl Scout CookiesWe have three girl Scouts on campus this year - Reece Hedges, daughter of Denise Hedges (CWL), and Maile and Kaleah Farrales, daughters of Tracy Farrales (Business Office). If you're interested in purchasing Girl Scout cookies from any of these young ladies for just $5 a box, contact Denise or Tracy, at dhedges@cottey.edu or tfarrales@cottey.edu.

The Cottey College Alumnae Association Executive Board has been presenting awards to alumnae for over half a century. The CCAA Board takes the opportunity during Founder's Day Weekend each year to recognize deserving alumnae and friends of the College with awards in five categories. The winners for this year are:

Distinguished alumna – Shirley Bush Helzberg ‘61Instituted in 1955, this award is presented to Cottey College alumnae whose accomplishments in professional or human services have brought distinction to the name of Cottey College.

outstanding Young alumna – nyoko Muvangua ‘01Instituted in 1985, this award is presented to alumnae who graduated less than 15 years ago, and who have achieved recognition in a career, displayed exemplary community service or offered significant service to the College.

alumna Service – Melinda Domingo Rhodes-DiSalvo ‘86Instituted in 1977, this award is presented to alumnae who have contributed significant service and dedication to the College and/or the Cottey College Alumnae Association.

Honorary alumna – Thelma SerenbetzInstituted in 1957, this award is presented to those who are not Cottey alumnae, but who have contributed significant service to the College and its alumnae over a period of time.

Friend of the College – neal SwarnesInstituted in 1979, this honor is presented to nonalumnae individuals who have contributed specific and meritorious service toward the advancement of the College and/or the Cottey College Alumnae Association.

These individuals have been invited to make brief remarks at the Founder’s Day Weekend Luncheon on Saturday, april 2, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Some recipients will be unable to attend the event. A reception following the luncheon will be at the President’s House in their honor. If you’re interested in attending the Luncheon, the cost to faculty and staff to attend is $12 paid in advance. Please contact the Annual Fund and Alumnae Director with any questions, tcordova@cottey.edu.

2016 Alumnae Awards

Cottey Partnership: My Power of One This past Wednesday, January 13, Cottey College was the first stop on the national tour of My power of one where owner Sue Vicory announced a partnership with Cottey. From the campus, Vicory headed out on a 12-month

journey around the continental United States to promote her brand and create a film featuring 12 Acts of Kindness.

As a partner, Cottey College will receive $5 from every Empower T-shirt sold through My Power of One.

The money is designated for Cottey’s Serenbetz Institute for Women’s Leadership, Social Responsibility, and Global

Awareness.

The My Power of One project was born out of Vicory’s first film, Homelessness and the Power of One, which

debuted in 2005. That film raised over $200,000 for homeless shelters while winning several awards. From that, Vicory

spent nine months in two urban high schools creating community-based projects with students. She created food and

coat drives at her family business engaging other local businesses to join in.

Vicory’s goal for the tour is to record 12 interviews that will be included in her next film, tentatively titled

Heartbeat. Along with those interviews, she hopes to initiate 12 acts of kindness and have a total of 12 partners in her

endeavor. Cottey College is one of four current partners.

According to the website, My Power of One is a privately held apparel company with the single intent of

recognizing those that make a difference in the lives of others. My Power of One can be looked at as a social statement

that has charitable underpinnings. It is a new business model created to support what is called “circular giving.” Each

item purchased will allow for gifting to a community based organization. At year end, My Power of One will help to

fund organizations within each of these five categories: Children, the Arts, Education, Environment and Animals.

Vicory, a native of Nevada, Missouri, serves on the Serenbetz Institute National Advisory Council, and currently

resides with her husband Jay on a farm outside Mound City, Kansas.

For more information on My Power of One, to order an Empower T-shirt, or to follow Vicory and her husband

Jay on their tour, visit www.mypowerofone.com.

Wellness ProgramWinter Wellness activities

• CiZE: Mondays & Wednesdays @ 5:20 p.m. in the Hinkhouse small dance studio. Next week’s lesson is 43 minutes!

Cize is a new dance fitness program developed by Shaun T. It’s fun and the workouts will change each week. There are five weeks left in the program.

• Yoga: Thursdays @ 5:20 p.m. in the new building (RFAB), Studio 152. Employees who have their own yoga mats are encouraged to bring them!

Yoga will continue through February 25, with Jo Byrnes as our instructor.

Any employee who has not turned in their activity Enrollment Form should do so right away so they can use “Wellness Time” to enhance their overall health and well-being.

Wellness activity Enrollment

Last week’s health and nutrition tip indicated that nutrition plays the biggest role in your efforts to lose weight. So a first step to try was EaTing SLoWLY, making your meal last for 20-30 minutes? How did it go? Try again this week and see if you can meet the 20 minutes at a greater number of meals!

Here are a few facts about fast food:

1. Fast food items may actually have detrimental effects on the human mind. With such fatty contents and high sugar levels it disrupts the flow of blood to the brain.

2. Thousands of drink dispensers in fast food restaurants have traces of fecal bacteria. In low doses this bacteria won’t kill you, but do you want to consume bacteria?!

3. Many fast food chains overload their sodas with high fructose corn syrup that stretches out your stomach lining and attacks your vital organs.

4. To cut back on costs, many fast food chains use egg substitute, “premium egg blend,” which has glycerin. Glycerin is used in….shaving foam and soap. Yum!

5. Until recently Subway’s bread contained azodicarbonamide, a substance used to create yoga mats. Hungry, anyone?

HERE iS THE CHaLLEngE: Go for two weeks without any fast food and see how much better you feel.

(Information provided by Will Marre, www.thoughtrocket.com)

COMING SOON

For the fourth consecutive year, Cottey College is a host location for the LUNAFEST film festival, featuring six short films by women cinematographers. Established in 2000 by LUNA, the makers of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, LUNAFEST connects women, their stories, and their causes through film. This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through six short films by women filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural diversity and breaking barriers. A short trailer is available online at www.lunafest.org.

All proceeds from LUNAFEST will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and the local Moss House. Thus far, LUNAFEST, which is created and funded by LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®, has raised over $857,000 for the Breast Cancer Fund and over $2,100,000 for other women’s non-profit organizations.

Thursday, January 28 @ 7:30 p.m.(Doors open at 7 p.m.)

Center for the Arts, Auditorium

Fly Dance Company

Labeled an artistic phenomenon, FLY Dance Company crosses street dance with classical choreographic principles. Their technique is hip hop—very creative, gymnastic, and highly masculine. This all-male group of street dancers is taking creative expression born in Black and Hispanic communities and making it attractive to people with different social and cultural experiences. Every show is infused with personal stories of overcoming poverty, drugs, and bullying for a performance that excites both visually and emotionally.

Tickets for non-students/staff are $6 for adults and $5 for those under age 18 or over age 62.

Saturday, January 23 @ 8 p.m.Center for the Arts, Auditorium

January 21 ● THURSDAY

January 20 ● WEDNESDAY

January 22 ● FRIDAY

January 16 ● SATURDAY

January 18 ● MONDAY

January 17 ● SUNDAY

January 19 ● TUESDAY

January 18-22, 2016Soups: Tomato Soup (V); *Egg Drop Soup

Entrees: Chicken & Noodles; *Grilled Cheese Sandwiches w/ Cheddar (V, GFA); Italian Paninis (P); *Vegetarian Fried Rice (VV); *Steamed Rice; Seasoned Curly Q’s

Dessert: Chocolate Chunk Cookies

* Gluten-free item (GFA) = Gluten-free available

(V) = Vegetarian, (VV) = Vegan(P) = Contains pork

Soups: *Broccoli Cheese Soup; Chicken Noodle Soup; French Onion Soup au Gratin

Entrees: Grilled Chicken & Pepperjack on Sourdough; Hot Wings/ BBQ Wings; *Double Veg. Quesadillas (V, GFA); Vegan Veggie Wraps (VV); *Steamed Rice; Onion Rings

Dessert: *Gingersnaps; Blondies

Soups: Chicken & Wild Rice; Vegetarian Chili (VV)

Entrees: *Cheeseburgers (GFA); Grilled Turkey, Cheese & Tomato on Multigrain; Fried Shrimp/Calamari; *Veggie Bagel Melts (V, GFA); *Steak Fries

Dessert: Chocolate Fantasy Cookies

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

9 p.m. - 1 a.m. - Headphone Disco DanceHinkhouse Gym

Soups: *Potatoes au Gratin Soup; *Spicy White Bean, Tomato & Basil (VV)

Entrees: Baked Regatta Chicken; *Grilled Beef & Cheddar on Potato Bread (GFA); *Broiled Herb Crusted Cod (GFA); Butternut Squash Ravioli w/ Basil & Marinara (V); Vegan Chick’n Curry (VV); *Oven Baked Fries

Dessert: *Double Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Soups: Chicken & Dumplings; *Thai Coconut & Rice Soup (VV)

Entrees: Falafels in Pitas (V); *Baked Cod w/ Shrimp; *Vegetarian Enchiladas (V, GFA); Mexican Style Rice; Grilled Chicken Burger w/Cheese; Natural Chip Fries

Dessert: *Peanut Butter Cookies w/ Reese's Chunks

6:30 p.m. - Basketball vs. Missouri Valley JV Hinkhouse Gym

3 p.m. - Music Faculty RecitalCenter for the Arts, Missouri Recital Hall

6:30 p.m. - MLK Chapel ServiceChapel

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Engagement Learning FairRaney Dining Room