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volume XXVIII, number 28, April 11, 2014

Reverend Dr. Soomee Kim

Program for Continuing EducationP.E.O. Speaker Series Presents:

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 @ 7 p.m.Center for the Arts - Missouri Recital Hall

Join us as we hear the Reverend Dr. Soomee Kim speak on “Inclusive Leadership: Storytelling, Story Listening.” Rev. Dr. Kim is a past recipient of the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Award, and brings a variety and depth of pastoral experiences to her presentations. To read her full bio, go to:

http://www.cottey.edu/media/250879/peo_speaker_soomee_kim.pdf

For more information about Rev. Dr. Kim, contact Tracy Cordova, coordinator of P.E.O. relations, at tcordova@cottey.edu, ext. 2122.

Jessi CampbellWednesday, April 168:00 p.m.Raney Dining Room

Jessi Campbell is an energetic and passionate comedian who travels the country performing her unique blend of high-energy storytelling and deadpan sarcasm. Her stand-up and travel videos can be viewed on more than a dozen sites and she recently appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing.

Blood Drive

Tuesday, April 15, 3-7 p.m. Center for the Arts, Foyer

What are you doing this month to save two lives? The answer is easy! Donate blood! The

Community Blood Center of Kansas City supplies the blood for 70 hospitals in western Missouri and

eastern Kansas, so your donation of blood can help save two lives right here in our local area.

Make an appointment ahead of time at www.esavealifenow.org! For more information,

contact Helen Lodge, ext. 2104.

A Spring Dance Co-Motion

Friday & Saturday, April 18-198:00 p.m.

Center for the Arts Auditorium

Join us for an evening of dance presented by the Cottey-in-Motion Dance Company, featuring choregraphed works by faculty, students, and guest artists.

Admission is free.

PTK Student Recognition

Phi Theta Kappa, the international two-year school academic honor society, will have a short ceremony to recognize the academic excellence of Cottey students The top ten students with the highest GPAs from both the first- and second-year classes will be honored as well as the suite with the highest GPA. This event will be held in Raney Dining Room on Monday, April 14, at 12:15 p.m. Please join us as we recognize these students!

The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce that Shannon Kreutzer, second-year student at Cottey, has been selected as a member of the 2014 All-USA Community College Academic Team. Only 20 students from more than 1,700 nominations were selected for this prestigious honor. The All-USA Community College Academic Team is presented by USA TODAY and Phi Theta Kappa and is sponsored by Follett Higher Education Group. Additionally, Shannon was selected as the top scorer from Missouri in this program so she is also the 2014 Coca-Cola New Century Scholar.

All-USA Community College Academic Team members were featured in a full-page section in the USA Today newspaper on April 8, 2014. As an All-USA Community College Academic Team member, Shannon received a $2,500 scholarship and special medallion. As a Coca-Cola New Century Scholar, she received a $2,000 scholarship and plaque from The Coca-Cola Foundation and Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. The awards were presented at the Presidents Breakfast held during the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Convention on April 8, 2014, in Washington, D.C. Cottey provided Shannon’s travel and accommodation expenses to attend the AACC Convention. Dr. Pridal accompanied Shannon to Washington, D.C.

To read the official media release from the College, go to: http://www.cottey.edu/future-students/news/14-0410/.

Congratulations to Shannon on this incredible honor!

Kreutzer Named to All-USA Academic Team

Student News

Advisor Changes

Student New Advisor

Erin Heylin Jones

Priscilla Barrios Firkus

Tatenda Ndambakuwa Lunkenheimer

Kaitlyn Stanislawski Rouintree

Elizabeth Tobey-Ellebracht Lunkenheimer

Angela Dale Lunkenheimer

Chaymaa Bakhalek Lunkenheimer

Rebecca Vaske Jones

Thank Your Student Workers!

Next week, April 13-19, is National Student Employment Week! During that week, please take a moment to thank your student workers for everything they do for your department. The financial aid office will be sending a small gift to every student worker in recognition of their service to the College.

Dr. Julie Tietz, professor of psychology, attended the annual conference of the Southwestern Psychological Association in San Antonio, TX, April 3-5, 2014.

Dr. Trisha Stubblefield would like to thank everyone who agreed to be interviewed by her ENG102 students for their problem/solution papers. The interviews were invaluable and helped students better understand how Cottey works and how Cottey can become an even more effective institution. Thanks for taking the time and effort to talk with them.

Faculty NotesCampus Election ResultsStudent Government Association (SGA)

President: Rachel Howard Vice President: Peace OlaoluwaTreasuer: Tatenda NdambakuwaSenator-at-Large: Matina DeMarcoSenator-at-Large: Claire Gordon

Thank You!The Office of Alumnae Relations would like to thank all those involved for making Founder’s Weekend 2014 a huge success! With 386 alumnae and guests in attendance, the campus was buzzing with activity! The Founder’s Day Luncheon was more popular than ever, with 275 alumnae and guests in attendance (the most ever!). A changed format for the supper and sing turned out to be a hit, solving issues of overcrowding in the dining room.

New to this year’s schedule of events were alumnae recruitment presentations, led by Stephanie Grgurich, and a student/alumnae networking session,

spearheaded by Renee Hampton. An estimated 50 alumnae attended the recruitment sessions and over 100 students and alumnae attended the networking session. These were both excellent additions to the schedule, and the efforts of Stephanie and Renee are greatly appreciated!

The weekend would not have been possible without the help of so many individuals. Whether you prepared and served the delicious meals, cleaned and prepared the facilities, provided technical support, or greeted and welcomed our alums to campus, you were all instrumental in making the weekend the success that is was. Thank you!

Cottey Senior Class (CSC)

President: Jamie WaltenbaughVice President: Samantha BatchelderSecretary: Maddie LugenbeelHead Songleader: Charlotte WadeTreasurer: Velichia HeinleinPublicity Coordinator: Ashley HollidayTraditions Review Board: Chloe LawrenceSports Coordinator: Danica Marlin

Congratulations to all!

Yellow & White DinnerSave the date now for the Yellow & White Dinner on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. During this event, graduating seniors (second-year students) are honored by the Freshman Class.

Faculty & Staff will be able to purchase tickets during lunch on the following days:

• Friday, April 18 • Monday, April 21

Tickets are $10.00 each.

From the Center for Women’s LeadershipPresidential Leadership Program Graduation

Individuals completing the Cottey-Nevada Presidential Leadership Program include, (front row from left): Heaven Stone, Grace Reichard, Cassandra Revilla, Maria Campos, Ezra Solidum, and Alyx Hawkins. (Back row from left): Chrystie Braden, NHS counselor; Denise Carrick Hedges, director Cottey College Center for Women’s Leadership; Elizabeth Prewitt, Carly Greer, Regan Christy, Abigail Landoll, Jennifer Mosbrucker, Lize Smith, Mikayla Bartlett, and Dr. Judy Rogers, Cottey College president.

The program, which completed its year-long session with a graduation on April 2, is for selected junior and senior girls from Nevada High School. The group meets in 12 after-school sessions throughout the year on the Cottey College campus. Students are selected based on applications and teacher recommendations. The program is taught by Cottey College president, Dr. Judy Rogers. Sessions focus on team-building, communication skills, networking, social protocol, and college selection. This program is funded through community donors.

You’re Invited: LEO Portfolio Presentations

The campus is invited and encouraged to attend the upcoming Level 4 LEO Presentations:

Thursday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. - RBAC 109

Priscilla Barrios, Meghan Ford, Deja Mason, Carly Schooley

Sunday, May 4, 7:00 p.m. - Center for Women’s Leadership

Emily Cortes, Shannon Kreutzer, Amanda Miller, Katie Van Boening

Wellness ProgramKale Roundtable: Wednesday, April 30!

The Kale Roundtable still has a few openings left! The Kale Roundtable will be held on Wednesday, April 30, from 12:10-12:50 p.m. in the Centennial Room. Please bring your lunch or pick it up in Raney before attending the roundtable. Samples of the kale dishes will be presented to try but it will not be a complete lunch. Don’t wait, sign-up today!

Biggest Loser Challenge

Today, Friday, April 11, is the deadline to self-report weight for participants in the Biggest Loser Challenge! This is the last self reported weigh-in. Last weigh-in for the challenge will be May 5!

Yoga Classes

Yoga will not meet Tuesday, April 15, or Thursday, April 17, due to rehearsals for the Dance Concert. Yoga will resume on Tuesday, April 22, and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 15.

The class meets 5:20 p.m.- 6:10 p.m. in the large dance studio in Hinkhouse. No experience necessary. Mats provided. Drop in anytime.

Employee Volleyball

Employee volleyball continues on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. in the Hinkhouse gym thru April.

Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults

Cardiovascular exercise (aerobic)- 150 minutes of moderate intensity per weekMuscle strengthening – twice a week involving all major muscle groups at a moderate or higher levelAre you meeting the guidelines?

Spiritual Life and DiversityShoe Drive

The Office of Spiritual Life and Campus Diversity would like to thank all who participated in the shoe donations. We appreciate the powerful spirit of giving that our community has demonstrated during this shoe drive period. You may not know how much you have touched someone’s life through these shoes. Remember, those broad smiles and gratitude spirit will always be cherished. Donations are still be excepted through Wednesday, and can be dropped off in the box outside RBAC 155. Thank you all for being a blessing to others!!

Prayer Requests

This office continues to welcome prayer requests from the community. Requests can be written down and dropped in the drop boxes located in the residence halls by the reception desks, or at the small Chapel drop box. Rev. Sigauke is also happy to offer one-on-one prayer support to anyone on campus, and reminds the campus that the Chapel is always open to everyone. You are welcome to use it for prayers, meditation, or just quiet time. Please feel free to use this space for peace, renewal time, healing, and spiritual strength.

April 17 ● THURSDAY

April 18 ● FRIDAY

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

April 16 ● WEDNESDAY

April 12 ● SATURDAY

April 14 ● MONDAY

April 13 ● SUNDAY

April 15 ● TUESDAY

April 14-18, 2014Soups: New England Clam Chowder; *Vegetarian Seven-Bean Soup (VV)

Entrees: *Chicken French Bread Pizzas (GFA); *Veggie French Bread Pizzas (V, GFA); Beef Burrito Supreme; *Steamed Rice; *Refried Beans; Potstickers (Reg. & VV); Seasoned Potato Wedges

Dessert: Blondie Bars

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

(V) = Vegetarian(VV) = Vegan

Soups: Tomato Soup (V); Turkey Noodle Soup

Entrees: *Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (GFA); *BBQ Beef Sandwiches (GFA); Korean-Style Noodles w/ Vegetables (VV); *Hot Dogs (GFA); Mexican Hot Dogs; Smart Dogs (VV); Onion Rings

Dessert: Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soups: Baked Potato Soup (V); *Vegetable Soup (VV)

Entrees: Chicken Nuggets (Reg. & V); *Angus Cheeseburgers (GFA); *Greek Lemon Chicken & Potatoes; Baja Fish Tacos; Almond Butter, Banana, & Honey on Wheat (VV); *Steamed Rice; Waffle Fries

Dessert: Chocolate Oreo Chunk Cookies; Soft Ginger Cookies

Soups: Chicken Enchilada Soup; Cream of Broccoli (V)

Entrees: Chicken Teriyaki Stir-Fry; *Double Veggie Quesadillias (V, GFA); Ziti with Spicy Chicken, Garlic & Tomato; Spicy Hummus & Veggie Wraps (VV); Curly Fries; *Steamed Rice

Dessert: Double Chocolate Toffee Bars

Soups: Roasted Chicken Noodle; *Minestrone (VV)

Entrees: *Baked Cod w/ Shrimp; *Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (GFA); Veg-Cheese Stuffed Croissants (V); Vegan Soft Tacos (VV); *Thai Noodle Stir-Fry (VV, GFA); Garden Blend Rice; *Baked Fries

Dessert: Brownie Bon Bons

12 p.m. - Softball game vs. North Arkansas C.C.; Vanek Field

3-7 p.m. - Blood DriveCenter for the Arts, Foyer

7 p.m. - P.E.O. Speaker Series: Rev. Dr. KimMissouri Recital Hall

8 p.m. - Comedian Jessi CampbellRaney Dining Room

Board of Trustees on CampusApril 17-19

4 p.m. - FAIB GroundbreakingWest lawn of Main Hall

8 p.m. - Spring Dance Co-Motion ConcertCenter for the Arts, Auditorium