The Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Southeast Missouri State University (CIE) has three small business workshops in August and September which will be open to the public at no charge, with advance registration.
Southeast Missouri State University-Kennett will host a Back to School Kickoff Party on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Kennett Campus, 1230 First Street in Kennett, Mo.
Southeast Missouri State University-Malden will host a Back to School Kickoff Party Aug. 16 at the Harry L. Crisp Bootheel Education Center, 700 North Douglass in Malden, Mo.
Rice producer-oriented emerging technologies and new developments in rice research will be presented on Rice Field Day, hosted by agriculture students from Southeast Missouri State University-Malden at 9 a.m. Aug. 25 at the Missouri Rice Research Farm, located on Highway J in northern Dunklin County in Missouri.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum will host a welcome back Hawaiian Ice Social on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
US Bancorp Foundation recently donated $1,500 to the Southeast Missouri University Foundation to support scholarships for students from underserved populations to attend Southeast Missouri State University’s academies for music, art, and theatre and dance.
“The Floating World: Ukiyo-e Prints from the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art” will be on display beginning Aug. 23 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Auditions for Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance fall productions will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 23 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast’s River Campus.
Nation’s Largest Microlender to Serve Delta Region
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DRA Federal Co-Chairman Chris Masingill announced today that Southeast Missouri State University’s Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and ACCION Texas, Inc. are partnering to develop ACCION Delta, which will provide microlending services to the 252 counties and parishes of the federally designated Delta Regional Authority. ACCION Delta’s regional office will be located at the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) in Cape Girardeau.
The Delta Regional Authority will announce a new partnership for microenterprise financing to serve southeast Missouri and the eight-state Delta region during the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Coffee at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded $24,826 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Grant program to provide financial assistance to students in Southeast’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program.
After finalizing the analysis of the first full year of operation of the Cape Girardeau Partnership for Higher Education at the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center Partnership, Dr. Ken Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, says the collaborative higher education arrangement has been very successful. Enrollments have consistently increased and more students were able to access community college-type classes in this community.
Operation JumpStart (OJS), a nationally recognized microenterprise development program developed by the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Southeast Missouri State University, now offers social networking resources to keep entrepreneurs connected beyond the classroom.
The Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University will offer business strategy development services to small businesses in Malden, Mo., from 1 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., Aug. 1, 2011 -- Experience the majestic landscape and abounding wildlife of Yellowstone National Park in “Yellowstone through Students’ Eyes,” the 160-page book by Southeast Missouri State University commercial photography students that can be purchased later this summer at blurb.com.
Nationally Recognized Microenterprise Development Program Will Make Courseware Available to Small Business Training and Support Organizations Nationwide
The Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be dedicated at 11 a.m. May 13 at Southeast Missouri State University during a ceremony at the Center at 920 Broadway in Cape Girardeau.
Patrick Rafferty, classical guitarist and Southeast Missouri State University faculty member, was awarded a prize April 30 in The Artist Presentation Society of St. Louis’s 2011 Competition.
Spring commencement at Southeast Missouri State University is planned for 2 p.m. May 14 in the Show Me Center arena. Some candidates for graduation have reported interesting feature stories about themselves that could be developed in connection with commencement.
The Southeast Missouri State University S.H.O.W. Mobile and Autism Center will team up to offer free developmental screenings for autism in children from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter, Mo.
Southeast Missouri State University’s two highly acclaimed jazz ensembles – Jazz Lab and Studio Jazz – will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. May 6 at Buckner Brewing Company in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State University student LaChrisha Landsberg, daughter of Chris and Christy Landsberg of Clinton, Mo., received the M. G. Lorberg Jr. Medal April 26 during the College of Liberal Arts’ student recognition event.
Southeast Missouri State University recently signed a hybrid rice agreement, entitled “Rice Hybrid Agricultural Development Regional and International Cooperative Endeavor “ (RHADRICE), with the Louisiana State University, University of Arkansas, Mississippi State University, and Texas A & M University to cooperate in breeding hybrid rice.
To celebrate Autism Awareness Month, the Southeast Missouri State University S.H.O.W. Mobile and Autism Center will team up to offer free developmental screening for autism in children from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 29 at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter, Mo.
Operation Growth Start, a new program designed to assist small businesses in Southeast Missouri, will use five Community Advocates scattered throughout the region to expand its outreach capabilities as well as two business counselors based in Cape Girardeau who will be making appointments throughout the University’s 24-county service region
A Southeast Missouri State University faculty member’s 3D animated short film has been accepted into the International Short Film Festival Detmold 2011 in Germany.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University will hold its annual Senior Showcase, a cabaret for graduating seniors, at 7:30 p.m. May 7 and 2 p.m. May 8 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at the River Campus.
The final performance of the 2010-2011 Chamber Music Sundays at Three season will feature violin and viola ensembles performed by Liesl Schoenberger, and Edwin Kaplan, with a special string quartet performance by Sara Edgerton and Brandon Christensen.
Southeast Missouri State University students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” to practice earthquake safety procedures at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 28.
Six Recreation Services student employees at Southeast Missouri State University were honored and are sharing the “Employee of the Month” award for their service during a crucial time in March.
Researchers at Southeast Missouri State University’s Rice Research Farm are close to releasing two new varieties of high yield rice to Missouri rice farmers.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Music will present their final concert of the 2010-2011 Jazz Series featuring Pat Schwent of the local group, Saxy Jazz, at 7:30 p.m. May 5 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast’s River Campus.
A student from Southeast Missouri State University’s Harrison College of Business recently finished first in an international marketing and management competition.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will host a collection of work created by the talented emerging artists in the Department of Art at the May 2011 Graduating Seniors Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) Exhibition May 3-15.
The David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center at Southeast Missouri State University recently received a $6,000 grant from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council to study the effects of two fungicides on healthy soybeans unaffected by disease.
The Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts at Southeast Missouri State University will present the Russian National Ballet Theatre in a full-length performance of “Romeo and Juliet” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29, in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast's River Campus.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University continues their second stage series with a presentation of the comedy “Psycho Beach Party” at 7:30 p.m. April 28-30 and 2 p.m. May 1 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at Southeast’s River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University Department of Mathematics will host students from 27 area high schools to compete in the 34th annual Math Field Day April 19.
The Southeast Missouri State University Choir will perform its last concert of the spring semester at 7 p.m. April 14 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the River Campus.
Dr. Martin Reynolds and Dr. Robert Conger, faculty members in the Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music, will conduct the Southeast Wind Symphony and Concert Band in their final performance of the spring semester April 28.
The Southeast Missouri State University Music Academy will host a trivia night April 16 to fund an upcoming production of Benjamin Britten’s children’s opera “Noye’s Fludde.”
Winners have been announced in Southeast Missouri State University’s annual Foreign Language Festival, sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages and Anthropology. The event was held March 31 on the Southeast Campus.
The Annual Beckwith Memorial Archaeology Lecture originally scheduled for tonight, April 7, has been postponed.The lecture is rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. April 28 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
From engineering to singing and entrepreneurship to computer animation, Cape Girardeau area youth can try it all in Southeast Missouri State University’s Horizons Summer Youth Enrichment Camps.
William Trowbridge returns! Missouri poetry icon Bill Trowbridge will read from his work from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, in the University Center Program Lounge at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Alpha Xi Delta sorority at Southeast Missouri State University is hosting an Autism Walk to raise awareness about autism and funds in support of the sorority’s national philanthropy partner, Autism Speaks.
Dr. David Dosa, successful author and geriatrician at Brown University, and Dr. John Morley, Dammert professor of gerontology and director of geriatric medicine at Saint Louis University Medical Center, will speak at the “Crossing the Bridge to Successful Aging” conference April 29 in Cape Girardeau.
The Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment will observe Autism Awareness Month in April with a variety of events across the state that raise awareness and funding for Autism research.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University is performing a dance production in celebration of spring at 7:30 p.m. April 14-16 and 2 p.m. April 17. “Spring into Dance 2011” is scheduled to be performed in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University will kick off its new bachelor of science degree in cybersecurity with a special event at 2 p.m. April 5 in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building.
The fourth performance of the 2010-2011 Chamber Music Sundays at Three season will feature “Sprezzatura,” a Baroque flute and harpsichord ensemble performed by Southeast flute professor Paul Thompson and harpsichordist Bethany Cencer.
KRCU at Southeast Missouri State University announces plans to air a three-part series from “Backstory with the American History Guys” on the 150th anniversary of the firing on Fort Sumter that began America’s civil war. The series will air Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. beginning April 3.
Sarah Riley, Interim Chair of the Department of Art at Southeast Missouri State University, is a featured artist at the Viridian Artists and Affiliates Exhibition in New York City.
Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music faculty will provide an afternoon of music April 3 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the River Campus.
The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra’s William James and Peter Henderson will be the featured musicians in the Guest Artists Recital at Southeast Missouri State University March 25.
Jay Contrino and William James will join the Southeast Missouri State University Percussion Ensemble and the Southeast Steel Drum Band in an evening of upbeat, springtime music March 24.
“Carpe Diem Extravaganza: Where the World Comes Together” is planned for April 2 at Southeast Missouri State University as the campus celebrates its diversity.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music’s faculty jazz combo, the Jazz Sultans, will offer a jazz performance from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 1, at Buckner Brewing Company in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Music announces the performance of two highly acclaimed jazz ensembles on Friday, March 25, at a local Cape Girardeau restaurant.
Japanese students at Southeast Missouri State University will be collecting donations for disaster victims in Japan March 21-25 and March 28-30 in the University Center.
For the first time, Southeast Missouri State University will offer a summer Theatre and Dance Academy, providing an educational performing arts experience for kindergarteners through high school students.
A study completed by Southeast Missouri State University faculty members Dr. Ken Callis and Dr. Nancy Aguinaga at Cottonwood Residential Treatment Center in Cape Girardeau has been selected for presentation at an American Psychological Association national convention in August in Washington, D.C.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus will host the Department of Art’s Annual Juried Student Exhibition opening April 1.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will present the “Everyone Wins a Trophy” exhibition March 28-April 22. A gallery reception will be held on April 1 from 5-7 p.m.
Two dance guests, Maray Gutierrez and Victor Alexander from Hedwig Dances in Chicago, will visit Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus March 25-26 to work with and speak with dance students about life in the professional world of dance.
Students at Southeast Missouri State University’s regional campuses in Malden, Kennett and Sikeston, Mo., now have access to assistance from librarians at Kent Library on the main Cape Girardeau campus without having to leave their regional campus.
The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education has approved the off-site delivery of the bachelor of science degree in psychology at Southeast Missouri State University’s regional campuses in Sikeston, Malden and Kennett, Mo., and at the Perryville Higher Education Center to begin next fall.
Thirty Southeast Missouri State University students will participate in a five-day seminar in Washington, D.C., during spring break March 14-18, learning about global issues in business, the environment, politics and cyber-security at the prestigious Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation has awarded a $3,500 grant to the Southeast Missouri University Foundation to support the Department of Theatre and Dance Senior Showcase, a cabaret for graduating seniors.
The River Campus Board of Managers is scheduled to meet at noon on Friday, March 11, in Conference Room 305 of the Seminary Building at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
An original script written by Kenneth L. Stilson, professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University, was recently accepted into the Last Frontier Theatre Conference’s New Play Lab.
In celebration of National Entrepreneurship Week 2011, the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University is pleased to announce three area small businesses as the recipients of the 2011 SPARK Awards for Entrepreneurial Excellence.
While many students choose to spend their spring break at home or on a beach, a few Southeast Missouri State University organizations are offering excursions for students seeking plans a little outside the box.
An international pianist, Shen Yue, will be featured at the next Chamber Music Sundays at Three concert. Don’t be fooled by the event title, though, because this concert will take place neither on a Sunday nor at three.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music will present a concert featuring the Wind Symphony and the Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. March 10 in the beautiful Bedell Performance Hall on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
“Many Places, Many Voices: Women Across the Globe,” will be the topic discussed by a panel of Southeast Missouri State University’s faculty on March 4 to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Southeast Missouri State University marketing club students Ryan Maurer, Anita Lucious, and Astridia Dean won high honors in the 2011 Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference and Competition Feb. 17-18 at the Four Seasons Lodge in Lake Ozark, Mo.
Although it will be a few weeks after Valentine’s Day, four members of the Southeast Missouri State University faculty will serenade the audience with songs about love and more in the Voice Faculty Recital on March 6.
Southeast Missouri State University will host the 33rd annual High School Art Exhibition opening March 6 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at the River Campus.
Researchers in the Southeast Missouri State University Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation are currently conducting a study of the effects of vegetarian diet on bone mineral density.
Today, at a press conference hosted by Southeast Missouri State University, the Delta Regional Authority and Governor Jay Nixon, a grant to expand Operation Jump-Start, an entrepreneurship training program at Southeast’s Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship was announced. The funding announcement is part of DRA Federal Co-Chairman Chris Masingill’s new focus on small business and entrepreneurship.
To honor and celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout the ages, Southeast Missouri State University will host several events and presentations through March, Women’s History Month, and the beginning of April.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will host an exhibit opening Feb. 28 which will spotlight the artwork of Alex Lopez, the juror for this year’s annual juried student art exhibit.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon will be on hand for a news conference Feb. 18 at Southeast to announce Delta Regional Authority funding to expand Operation Jump-Start to new sites in the region.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra will present “Serenade for Strings,” a concert of music written for string orchestras, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that two student employees will share “Employee of the Month” honors for January.
Robert W. Hamblin and Christopher Rieger, co-editors of the book "Faulkner and Chopin" and English professors at Southeast Missouri State University, have recently had the book published by the Southeast Missouri State University Press.
The first session in the Great Decisions 2011 series will begin Feb. 16 at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 North Clark Street in Cape Girardeau.
KRCU at Southeast Missouri State University announces plans to air a new series of documentaries from American RadioWorks in celebration of Black History Month.
KRCU will present “Sweets and Strings,” a special Valentine fund raiser featuring classical guitarist Patrick Rafferty and soprano Erika Beasley, on Friday, Feb. 11.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music’s second concert of the 2011 Jazz Series will feature Tony Baker, jazz trombonist on the faculty of the University of North Texas in a Feb. 11 performance.
The Southeast Missouri State University student newspaper, “The Arrow,” will celebrate its 100th anniversary by publishing a special edition of the newspaper, Thursday, Feb. 3.
Roland Martin, award-winning journalist and CNN contributor, will take questions from the media Jan. 19 in the Show Me Center South Meeting Room prior to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner. Martin will present the keynote address at the dinner.
Southeast Missouri State University will once again host the Cape Girardeau Regional FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Jan. 22 at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Are you ready to be part of a select group of entrepreneurs who are realizing their dreams of small business ownership? Have you ever wished you could be self-employed? Do you want to Jump-Start a new business idea or give your current business a much-needed boost? If so, you can’t afford to miss two small business training programs to be offered locally by the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University.
Are you ready to be part of a select group of entrepreneurs who are realizing their dreams of small business ownership? Have you ever wished you could be self-employed? Do you want to Jump-Start a new business idea or give your current business a much-needed boost? If so, you can’t afford to miss two small business training programs to be offered in Iron County by the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University.
Are you ready to be part of a select group of entrepreneurs who are realizing their dreams of small business ownership? Have you ever wished you could be self-employed? Do you want to Jump-Start a new business idea or give your current business a much-needed boost? If so, you can’t afford to miss two small business training programs to be offered in Bollinger County by the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University.
Chamber Music Sundays at Three will host Mark Sparks, St. Louis Symphony principal flutist, in collaboration with Peter Henderson, pianist, and Valentina Takova, cellist, in a Jan. 23 recital at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus celebrating the release of Sparks’ most recent CD.
The Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University announces a series of free webinars for technology-based business growth.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will host the “Mid America Print Council Members Exhibit” Jan. 18-Feb. 18. A gallery reception is planned for 5-7 p.m. Feb. 4.
Dale Farrow, a Southeast Missouri State University student from Cape Girardeau has been awarded a Missouri Concrete Association (MCA) scholarship for the spring 2011 semester.
Two Southeast Missouri State University faculty members in the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology have been named Honorary Kentucky Colonels.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University announced today that Emily Welker and Joseph Binkley were named Co-Student Employees of the Month for November.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that the Student Recreation Center–North (SRC-N) and the Student Aquatic Center (SAQ) will be open on New Year’s Day with free admission to all families that enter the SRC-N that day.
The Southeast Missouri State University Bass Angler Club will be featured on national television Dec. 12 in the National Guard FLW College Fishing Southeast Regional Championship.
The Southeast Missouri University Foundation has announced that $15,000 has been received in memorial gifts to the Lage Charitable Gift Fund in memory of the late Wally Lage that will benefit the community in several ways.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a resolution to issue bonds providing $58.3 million in construction proceeds for campus facility renovations and repair projects and a phased-in $5 per credit hour maintenance and repair general fee increase to fund debt service payments on the bonds.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a new bachelor of science degree in cybersecurity and a bachelor of arts degree in global cultures and languages.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved recommended additions and policy revisions to the Faculty Handbook to bring it into alignment with current Board of Regents policies and directives.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today reappointed Thomas Swayne Byrd and appointed Dr. Ronald Rosati, Southeast provost, to the River Campus Board of Managers.
Southeast Missouri State University will be represented by a team of students from the Harrison College of Business in the 2011 championship round of an international case analysis competition.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today reappointed Kathy Mangels, vice president for finance and administration and University treasurer, to serve as a Southeast representative on the Show Me Center Board of Managers.
The Department of Nursing at Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded funds from the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) to educate nursing students through an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and to promote retention in the accelerated BSN, online RN-to-BSN and traditional (four-year) BSN programs.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider a resolution to issue bonds for $58.3 million of campus facility renovations and repair projects and a phased in $5 per credit hour maintenance and repair general fee increase to fund debt service payments on the bonds when it meets at 1p.m. Dec. 8 at the University Center Ballroom.
Eighty-year-old Charles Vandegriffe of O’Fallon, Mo., will graduate Dec. 18 with a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Southeast Missouri State University.
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University is planning implementation of a one-year grant from USDA Rural Development that will launch in 2011. The Center will receive $45,400 in 2011 for “Facilitating Rural Community Projects.”
Chamber Music Sundays at Three will present The Kingsbury Ensemble with harpsichordist and ensemble Director Maryse Carlin, harpsichord, Dec. 12 at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Southeast Missouri State University has announced the winners of the 2010 Sustainability Idea Competition held during the recent Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Twelve budding entrepreneurs from across the region recently completed the Operation Jump-Start program in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., and were eligible to submit business plans for consideration in a seed grant competition.
The NCAA Division I Football Championship game Dec. 4 between Southeast Missouri State University and Eastern Washington will air on the Heartland’s CW (WQWQ-TV).
Roland Martin, award-winning journalist and CNN contributor, will present the keynote address at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner Jan. 19 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Student choreographed dance pieces will be featured in the Second Stage Series event, “Last Chance to Dance,” scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Donald C. Bedell Performanc Hall at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
A staged reading of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Dr. Jeremy Barnes, professor of health, human performance and recreation at Southeast Missouri State University, will receive the PRIDE Award during commencement exercises at 2 p.m. Dec. 18 in the Show Me Center.
Winter commencement at Southeast Missouri State University is planned for 2 p.m. Dec. 18 in the Show Me Center arena. Some candidates for graduation have reported interesting feature stories about themselves that could be developed in connection with commencement. These story tips with contact names and either phone numbers or e-mail addresses are listed below. Students will begin assembling for commencement at 1:15 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center-North. With advanced notice, the Southeast News Bureau is happy to make arrangements for you to meet and interview any of the graduates listed below between 1:15 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 18 in the Student Recreation Center-North. Please do not hesitate to call the News Bureau at (573) 651-2552 with any questions about these or other commencement stories.
A total of 641 students -- 563 undergraduates and 78 graduate students -- will receive their degrees at winter commencement exercises at 2 p.m. Dec. 18 in the Show Me Center at Southeast Missouri State University.
“The Art of the Brick” by artist Nathan Sawaya will open Dec. 10 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Monty Phython’s musical comedy, “Spamalot,” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Shane Mizicko, will present a Family Holiday Concert Dec. 11 at the River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Jazz Lab and Studio Jazz ensembles will perform Friday, Dec. 3, at Buckner Brewing Company in downtown Cape Girardeau.
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which operates a Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at Southeast Missouri State University, will host the new business workshop "How to Start a New Business!" from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus will offer portrait oil painting workshops for adults beginning Nov. 30.
Kenneth W. Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, assumed the chair of the American Association of State Colleges & Universities’ (AASCU) Board of Directors during the association’s Annual Meeting today, Nov. 22.
Students enrolled in “Class Voice for Musical Theatre III” in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University will perform a recital at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Wind Symphony will perform a concert subtitled “Let the Winds Dance!” Thursday, Dec. 9, at the University’s River Campus.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University will perform “In the Boom Boom Room” at 7:30 Dec. 8-11 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at Southeast’s River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra will be joined by Southeast’s University Choir and Choral Union in a concert of music featuring Franz Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony and the “Coronation Mass” by Mozart Dec. 7 at the River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Wind Symphony will perform a concert subtitled “Let the Winds Dance!” Thursday, Dec. 9, at the University’s River Campus.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum will host “Peter Chanthanakone: Transition Spaces Series 10.3” on the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus starting Dec. 3.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University will present Fall for Dance 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-4 and 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at the River Campus. The dance showcase will be presented in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University will present the Southeast Guitar Ensemble in their fall semester recital Dec. 2 at the River Campus.
Winners of the Fault-Line Film Festival competition, a component of Global Entrepreneurship Week, were announced during an awards ceremony Nov. 17 at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will host a collection of work created by the talented emerging artists in the Department of Art at the December 2010 Graduating Seniors Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) Exhibition Nov. 29-Dec. 17.
Auditions for “Spring into Dance 2011” are scheduled for 1 p.m. Nov. 21 for faculty and guest artist choreography and at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 for student choreography. Both auditions will be in Memorial Hall.
Southeast Missouri State University students are hoping to raise awareness about the dangers of second-hand smoke and demonstrate the benefits of a smoke-free community at Kick Butts Downtown planned for Nov. 18.
Students in Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre of Dance will hold a staged reading of “The Bear” written by Anton Chekhov at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at the University’s River Campus.
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The University Choir and the Chamber Choir Cantus Choralis will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
"Early Christianity, the Temple at Jerusalem and the Fate of Western Civilization” is the topic of a lecture to be presented by a California State University-Fresno professor Nov. 15 at Southeast Missouri State University.
J. “Kim” Tucci, co-founder of The Pasta House Co. restaurant chain, and his wife, Sharon Lee Tucci, founder of TalentPlus Inc., the first American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (AFTRA) Screen Actors Guild commercial talent agency in St. Louis, will discuss “Entrepreneurship in the Arts” at noon Nov. 17 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus as part of the 2010-2011 University Speaker Series.
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University will celebrate agricultural entrepreneurship Nov. 16 with a special program as a part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Brenda Warner will be the closing keynote speaker for the Women Inspiring eNtrepreneurship (WIN!) Conference on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Southeast Missouri State University.
Students at Southeast Missouri State University and members of the Southeast community will join millions of people around the world to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 15-20.
Professional speaker, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Delatorro McNeal II, chief executive officer and president of Delatorro Worldwide Empowerment, is scheduled to speak at noon Nov. 15 in Glenn Auditorium of Dempster Hall as part of the 2010-2011 University Speaker Series.
Southeast Missouri State University – Kennett will celebrate a decade of service, continued growth and success in the community at a 10th Anniversary Celebration Open House and Alumni Reception Nov. 29.
Southeast Missouri State University entered into two academic program agreements with other Missouri public universities last week during a workshop in Columbia, Mo., in which academic leaders gathered to explore ways institutions can share courses and programs.
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which operates a Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at Southeast Missouri State University, is offering the new business workshop "How to Start a New Business!" in Dexter on Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Chad Sierman, assistant director of aquatics for Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University, finished second overall in the Chicago 2010 “Urbanathlon” Oct. 16.
The director of communications and public policy with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois will discuss the “First Amendment – Who and What Gets Protected” at the 15th Annual Joseph H. Low Lecture Nov. 4 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Thomas Dismukes, noted adventurist, humorist, storyteller and world record holder, will present “Die Empty – Living to the Limits of Our Limited Life” on Thursday, Nov. 11, at Southeast Missouri State University.
“Blood Wedding” will bring to life two families in a semi-mythical rural Spain intricately bound in an unbreakable cycle of murder and revenge Nov. 10-14 at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Students and interested citizens are invited to attend the court sessions of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, when it holds its Southern Division docket at Southeast Missouri State University on Oct. 28.
Combined auditions for Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance’s spring productions, “Anything Goes,” “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Psycho Beach Party” will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.
Dr. Thomas Patterson, a Bradlee professor of government and press at Harvard University, will visit Southeast Missouri State University Oct. 27 to speak with students about the 2010 elections.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved the elimination of two academic programs, the renaming of another and the off-site delivery of the bachelor of science degree in psychology at the University’s regional campuses and at the Perryville Higher Education Center.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved the scope of and a $58.2 million project budget to fund renovations to Academic Hall, renovations to and an addition to Magill Hall, completion of major deferred maintenance and repair projects across the campus needed in the next three to five years and conversion of the campus power plant to natural gas fuel.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today awarded a contract to United Healthcare to provide employee medical insurance in 2011 and approved several other changes to the benefits package for University employees.
“William Faulkner and Toni Morrison: A Nobel Performance,” a readers’ theater presentation written and directed by Dr. Roseanna Whitlow, instructor in the Department of Communication Studies and director of Speaking Across the Curriculum at Southeast Missouri State University, will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in the University Center Ballroom.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider the scope of and a $58.3 million cost estimate for renovations to Academic Hall, renovations to and an addition to Magill Hall, completion of major deferred maintenance and repair projects across the campus needed in the next three years and conversion of the campus power plant to natural gas fuel when it meets Oct. 22.
Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and former St. Louis Cardinals Manager Dorrel “Whitey” Herzog will serve as the parade marshal for Southeast Missouri State University’s 2010 Homecoming parade.
The College of Education at Southeast Missouri State University is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed accreditation visits with teams at both the state and national levels.
Back by popular demand after a rousing success during the River Campus inaugural season, the hilarious “Late Nite Catechism” will return to the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum is sponsoring a lecture by artist Jun Kaneko on Tuesday, Nov. 2, in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center on the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum will have extended hours on Friday, Nov. 5, as it features the “Jun Kaneko” exhibit and its history gallery as part of the monthly “Around Town First Friday with the Arts” program.
The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Southeast Missouri State University will host an “Advanced Technology Showcase” from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building.
John Duvall, professor of English at Purdue University and editor of MFS: Modern Fiction Studies, will deliver the keynote address for the Faulkner and Morrison Conference being hosted by Southeast Missouri State University’s Center for Faulkner Studies, Oct.28-30.
As part of the statewide program review process currently under way, the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) last week asked Southeast Missouri State University to review 27 of its programs which fall below MDHE graduation criteria.
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to fund performances and a master class by the American Chamber Players, with Miles Hoffman as artistic director.
A “Carpe Diem Extravaganza: Where the World Comes Together” is planned for Oct. 23 at Southeast Missouri State University as the campus celebrates its diversity.
Southeast Missouri State University will again team up with KMOX Radio this year in presenting the KMOX Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award at Southeast Missouri State University.
Helping small and minority-owned businesses successfully sell to the government is the focus of an upcoming workshop at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company features the school in the new 2011 edition of its book, "The Best 300 Business Schools" (Random House/Princeton Review) that went on sale Oct. 12.
The first Southeast Jazz Series event of the school year will take place on Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which operates a Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at Southeast Missouri State University, is offering the new business workshop "How to Start a New Business!" on Tuesday, Nov. 2, in Bonne Terre, Mo.
As part of the “Dean of Students Challenge,” The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University is awarding free wellness T-shirts to the first 700 students who complete the “mystudentbody.com” alcohol assessment program and bring their completion certificate, along with their student ID, to the Student Recreation Center (SRC)-North for verification.
The Alumni Association of Southeast Missouri State University will honor five individuals with Distinguished Service Awards during Homecoming festivities Oct. 30.
Seven alumni and one faculty member will receive Merit Awards presented by the Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association Oct. 29 at the Copper Dome Society/Merit Recognition Program during the Homecoming celebration.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Center for Faulkner Studies has received a $1,767 grant from the Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) to support the Faulkner and Morrison Conference being hosted by the Center Oct. 28-30.
The Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company will bring the excitement and splendor of the Bahanihan tradition to Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus when it performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center.
A debate/performance on the “Jun Kaneko” exhibit on display in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, in the Museum.
The Tony Award winning musical, “Fiddler on the Roof” that has entertained audiences for decades, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall, located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
KRCU 90.9 FM at Southeast Missouri State University announces plans to air a debate Oct. 11 between the candidates vying for Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District seat. The event is hosted by Southeast Missouri State University and will be held in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the University’s River Campus.
Kasell to Speak Oct. 25 as Part of 2010-2011 University Speaker Series
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To celebrate its 20th anniversary as a National Public Radio (NPR) station, KRCU Public Radio at Southeast Missouri State University will host a two-day signature event in Cape Girardeau Oct. 25 and 26. The event will feature NPR veteran newscaster Carl Kasell.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will present a collection of work “Louise Bodenheimer: Seashore Subjects” Oct. 25-Nov. 15.
Event promotes health, safety, physical activity and concern for the environment
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The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation at Southeast Missouri State University in cooperation with the PTA of Alma Schrader School is sponsoring “International Walk to School Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 6.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum will host ‘Family Day: A Season for Mediums’ Saturday, Oct. 2 at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra will visit Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus Oct. 15 to bring back the music of the Big Band Era. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Agriculture is hosting its eighth “Agriculture Educational Field Day” from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the Charles L. Hutson Horticulture Greenhouse and the David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center facilities.
Internationally-acclaimed British concert pianist and Gershwin expert Jack Gibbons will present two lecture demonstrations Oct. 6 and 8 on the life, times and music of the great American composer, George Gershwin. These lecture demonstrations are free and open to the public.
KRCU at Southeast Missouri State University announces plans to air five new programs in the “Radio Lab” series on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. beginning Oct. 3.
Students in Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre of Dance will hold a staged reading of “Endgame” by Samuel Beckett at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at the University’s River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra will open its 2010-2011 concert season Oct. 12 with an all-George Gershwin program, featuring his famous composition, ‘Rhapsody in Blue.’
The Southeast Missouri Music Academy’s 11th annual Standing Ovation benefit concert on Sunday, Oct. 10, will feature a Trumpet Fanfare written specifically for the event by Jackson (Mo.) head Band Director Scott Vangilder.
The first test plot of sorghum harvested at Southeast Missouri State University’s David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center indicates it could be a viable renewable energy source and soon could replace corn as the preferred ethanol fuel crop.
Southeast Missouri State University has set another enrollment record with total undergraduate and graduate student headcount standing at 11,112 for the fall 2010 semester.
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University is pleased to announce an upcoming concert featuring the Wind Symphony and a guest artist ensemble, The Heartland Winds.
David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center Field Day, planned for 1 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Center, will showcase Southeast's growing Department of Agriculture and will include a legislative update by U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson.
Hilary Peterson and Philip Edgecombe of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University have been selected to present original choreography in the 2010 production of “60x60 Dance” as part of the American Arts Experience Festival.
The Southeast Missouri State University chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society was recently recognized as a Chapter of Merit at the Society’s national biennial convention in Kansas City, Mo.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University is sponsoring “Discover Scuba” in the Student Aquatic Center (SAQ) on Saturday, Oct. 2.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University will kick off its 2010-2011 performance season with “Once On This Island” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29-30, Oct. 1 and 2 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus.
Three-time presidential candidate and political commentator Patrick Buchanan and former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle will speak at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in the Show Me Center as part of the 2010 University Speakers Series at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum will host “Jeanie Eddleman: Transition Spaces Series 10.2” on the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus starting Sept. 17.
The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) of Southeast Missouri State University is offering a business training event, "How to Start a New Business!"from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14.
To assist small businesses interested in developing their own Web presence and exploring online sales options, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University is offering a three-part technology series on Oct. 4, 6 and 18.
Southeast Missouri State University will host an exhibit of artist Jun Kaneko’s work starting Sept. 24 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at the River Campus.
“The Shawnees and Their Neighbors, 1795-1870” will be the topic of a lecture by a history professor from Augustana College Sept. 16 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance professor Philip Edgecombe’s “The Question of Numbers” has been selected to be performed in “Dancing in the Streets.”
To encourage students to develop entrepreneurial skills and to offer resources and support for students interested in developing new enterprises, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University is opening a new resource center called the Start-Up Studio.
Every day, small business owners are busy managing employees, serving customers and planning for the next day. Often the business owner realizes they would benefit from visioning, goal-setting and planning activities, but they lack the time or resources to do so. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University recently announced a workshop to help small business owners identify solutions to help their business grow.
Andrew Pinkley of Malden, Mo., and Jim McDevitt of Eldon, Mo., will represent the Southeast Missouri State University Bass Anglers Club in the National Guard FLW College Fishing Southeast Regional Championship hosted by Indiana University Nov. 4-6 on Lake Monroe in Sanford, Fla.
The Department of Agriculture at Southeast Missouri State University has awarded nine scholarships to incoming freshmen pursuing agribusiness at its regional campuses in Kennett, Malden and Sikeston, Mo.
The Southeast Missouri University Foundation has received a $176,000 bequest from the Fred Thomas estate to benefit the Fred L. Thomas and Emigean Gray Thomas Scholarship Fund.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Sara Edgerton, will present a brief, light-hearted preview of the upcoming 2010—2011 Symphony Season on Sunday, Sept. 19, at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
A Tae Kwon Do Tournament held Aug. 28 at the Peak Performance Taekwondo Studio raised $1,500 to benefit the Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment.
Christine Ehrhard of St. Charles, Mo., presented a speech concerning the health implications of soda consumption at the COMMrades’ Fall 2010 Speakers Showcase Sept. 1 in the University Center Ballroom at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University presents vocalist Terry Barber in a concert of art and folk songs on Monday, Sept. 27, at the River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University will host several prominent speakers to share their experiences and stories during the 2010-2011 University Speakers Series.
Five Southeast Missouri State University students participated in the University’s Archaeology Field School for five weeks this summer braving the sun and heat to uncover clues about life in Mississippian period villages.
Small businesses that could use a boost, those who support entrepreneurship as a way of life or those interested in networking with other entrepreneurs may benefit from several offerings this fall at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) has awarded Southeast Missouri State University a $150,000 grant to establish a program to educate underserved elementary school students in the region about heath care careers and to assist their counselors in guiding them into these fields.
Southeast Missouri State University’s bachelor of science degree program in computer science has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology (ABET) Inc., the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music will present a Faculty Artist Recital Sept. 12 featuring Sara Edgerton, cello, Matt Yount, piano, and other special guest artists, in a program of late Romantic and early twentieth century music.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus will host a closing reception for the exhibition titled “speaking while listening” with a gallery talk by the artist, Chris Wubbena, at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3.
The Peak Performance Taekwondo Studio will host a tournament Aug. 28 with proceeds to benefit the Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment.
Southeast Missouri State University has enrolled a record high 10,460 students based on an enrollment report filed after the first full day of classes of the fall 2010 semester.
The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) of Southeast Missouri State University is hosting a training event, "Funding Technology Development through SBIR/STTR Programs" on Tuesday, Sept. 28.
Recreation facility hours for the Student Recreation Centers and Student Aquatic Center at Southeast Missouri State University for the Labor Day holiday weekend have been announced.
“Water Quality Enhancement,” a water quality workshop, is being offered Sept 9 in the Redhawks Room at the University Center on the Southeast Missouri State University campus.
A new business start-up or expansion can be made easier with the help and support of a local resource. The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), located in the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University, recently counseled and trained entrepreneurs Jon and Steve Fritzler, a father-and-son team who are owners of WavBall Marketing.
Southeast Missouri State University has named 643 students to its Dean’s List for academic achievement during the 2010 summer session. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least six degree credit hours during the summer session.
The Princeton Review Ranks Southeast Among its ‘Best in the Midwest’
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Southeast Missouri State University is listed in the top tier of best master’s degree-granting institutions in the Midwest in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group.
The Southeast Missouri State University Student Santas are selling tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals/San Diego Padres game on Sept. 18 to support their annual holiday season toy drive.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum will host a welcome back Hawaiian Ice Social on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
Auditions for “Fall for Dance 2010” are scheduled for 1 p.m. Aug. 28 for faculty and guest artist choreography and at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 for student choreography. Both auditions will be in Memorial Hall.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that regular academic year hours will begin in all recreation facilities – the Student Recreation Center-North, the Student Recreation Center-South and the Student Aquatic Center -- starting on Thursday, Aug. 19.
Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus Art Gallery will present the first exhibit of the fall semester, a display showcasing the diverse artworks created during the Department of Art's summer art workshops.
Two New York City professionals will conduct audition workshops for Southeast Missouri State University juniors and seniors studying theatre and dance Aug. 29 at the River Campus.
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Southeast Missouri State University was selected to deliver a presentation at the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Annual Summit set for Reno, Nev., Nov. 7-9.
The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) of Southeast Missouri State University is holding a business training event, "How to Start a New Business!" on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University reminds current members and invites those without memberships to join or renew before the fall semester begins on Aug. 23.
Operation Jump-Start (OJS), a highly successful training model for people wishing to start or expand a small business, will be offered in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., beginning Sept. 21.
Combined auditions for Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance’s fall productions, “Once On This Island,” “Blood Wedding” and “In the Boom Boom Room” will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 24 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Music will open the fall 2010 semester with the trombone recital of Robert Conger Thursday, Aug. 26, at the River Campus.
Recent developments in rice research and other agriculture topics will be presented at the 20th Annual Missouri Rice Research Farm Field Day planned for Aug. 26 at Southeast Missouri State University’s Rice Farm west of Malden, Mo.
Former State Rep. Jerry Ford’s book The Gordonville Grove: Stories of Tombstones, Tambourines & Tammany Hall will be released at a public reception from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Dr. Robert Hamblin, professor of English and director of the Center for Faulkner Studies at Southeast Missouri State University, is the author of Crossroads: Poems of a Mississippi Childhood, published this month by Time Being Books of St. Louis.
The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) of Southeast Missouri State University is holding a business training event, "How to Start a New Business!" Aug. 31 in Sikeston, Mo.
Southeast Missouri State University announced today that, beginning Monday, Aug. 9, admission is being deferred until spring 2011 for applicants living outside a 50-mile radius of Cape Girardeau and applying for fall 2010 admission.
Cape Girardeau is welcoming more than 800 Special Olympic athletes Aug. 13-15 as the City of Cape Girardeau hosts the State Outdoor Championships, with many of the games and activities being held on campus as part of the University’s sponsorship of this event.
Beginning Monday, Aug. 2, Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Public Safety will move from its current location in Dearmont Hall at 360 Dearmont Circle to the former Aleen Vogel Wehking Alumni Center, located at 1401 N. Sprigg Street.
Southeast Missouri State University student Sandra Anderson of Gainesville, Mo., has been selected to receive the Society for Human Resource Management’s Internship Sponsorship.
The nationally-ranked Southeast Missouri State University Bass Anglers completed an excellent weekend of fishing as they took home the second place trophy in the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Open at Kentucky Lake.
Two projects will begin soon in the Student Recreation Center–North at Southeast Missouri State University that will affect patrons using the facilities.
Officials with Southeast Missouri State University and Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis signed an articulation agreement today, laying the groundwork for a 3+3 program that will facilitate the path for Southeast students wishing to enter the chiropractic profession.
The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) of Southeast Missouri State University is holding a business training event, "How to Start a New Business!" on Tuesday, Aug. 17.
Southeast Missouri State University – Malden will host a Back to Class Celebration at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 in the Harry L. Crisp Bootheel Education Center.
Dr. Loretta Prater, dean of the College of Health and Human Services at Southeast Missouri State University, has been selected to participate in the 2010-2011 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy.
Southeast Missouri State University's business incubator, managed by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), welcomed two new businesses in the last few weeks---Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and Five for Water Foundation, Inc.
Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has named Katie Markey, a senior from Nokomis, Ill., as its “Recreation Services Employee of the Month” for June.
Officials with Southeast Missouri State University and Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis will sign an articulation agreement July 21, laying the groundwork for a 3+3 program that will facilitate the path for Southeast students wishing to enter the chiropractic profession.
KRCU Public Radio at Southeast Missouri State University has successfully completed the change-out of the antenna of 88.9 FM, KSEF in Farmington, Mo., and is now broadcasting at 20,000 watts.
Louise Bodenheimer, professor of art at Southeast, right, assists Southeast student Whitney Tapley during the summer computer art workshop at the River Campus.
"Water Quality and You,” a water quality workshop, is being offered July 15-16 for K-12 educators at the Southeast Regional Office of the Missouri Department of Conservation in Cape Girardeau.
Years of fungal genetic research by two Southeast Missouri State University biology professors is currently featured on the cover of one of the world’s most influential science journals.
Southeast Missouri State University students may begin registering for 2010-2011 preferred, perimeter and evening parking permits beginning July 8 with a lottery system based on student seniority to determine distribution of the preferred decals.
A grand opening ceremony for the Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, at the new facility at 611 N. Fountain Street. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon will be the special guest speaker. A ribbon cutting will be held and guided tours of the facility will be available immediately following the ceremony.
Many residence hall students at Southeast Missouri State University will be greeted to new flooring, paint and windows when they return to Towers for the fall 2010 semester.
Dr. Theresa Haug-Belvin, assistant director of New Student Programs at Southeast Missouri State University, has been named director of Student Transitions at the University.
Southeast Missouri State University and Three Rivers Community College have entered into an agreement that will allow current and future students at Southeast’s regional campuses south of Cape Girardeau to transfer their credits to and earn an associate of arts (AA) degree from Three Rivers.
At their meeting on Tuesday, June 22, the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents voted to extend the contract for Kenneth W. Dobbins, who has served as president of the University since July 1, 1999. The new contract, effective July 1, 2010, runs through June 30, 2014. There was no increase in salary.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today granted post-professorial merit to 11 faculty members and promoted nine faculty members to the rank of professor, eight to the rank of associate professor with tenure, and three to the rank of associate professor. In addition, one faculty member was granted tenure, and 13 others received non-tenure track merit.
Renovation of Science Complex, Academic Hall Top Capital Priorities
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The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved two resolutions laying the ground work for a possible future bond issue that could fund science complex renovations, Academic Hall infrastructure upgrades, and major deferred maintenance and repair projects.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a $97.2 million operating budget for the University and $32.5 million in auxiliary operating budgets, both for fiscal year 2011, the year which begins July 1.
Dr. Santaneel Ghosh, assistant professor of physics at Southeast Missouri State University, has been awarded a two-year Cottrell College Science Award to conduct nano-biotechnology research.
The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) of Southeast Missouri State University is holding a business training event, "How to Start a New Business!" July 22 in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider approving proposed fiscal 2011 operating budgets for the University and its auxiliary units when it meets at 8:30 a.m. June 22 in Glenn Auditorium of Robert A. Dempster Hall.
Community gardens in Potosi and Farmington, Mo., are taking root this summer, but more volunteers are needed to weed, water and prep the grounds, according to Derek Politte, garden mentor, Potosi resident and founder of Politte Electric.
Dr. Robert Hamblin, director of the Center for Faulkner Studies at Southeast Missouri State University, will be one of the featured presenters July 18-22 at the 37th annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference at the University of Mississippi.
Season tickets sales open to the public June 10 for the 2010-2011 season at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The fourth River Campus season will, once again, offer a full array of outstanding performances by professional touring companies as well as the departments of Music, and Theatre and Dance.
Those who work with GIS will not want to miss “Online GIS Mapping,” a free, three-hour workshop offered at Southeast Missouri State University from 9 a.m. to noon June 15.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University announced that Madison Lowrance, a senior from Cape Girardeau, and Brandon Sides, a junior from St. Louis, have been named Co-Employees of the Month in Recreation Services for May.
The Southeast Missouri University Foundation has received a $129,450 bequest from the Eugenia Bush trust to provide scholarships for high school graduates from Mississippi County.
KRCU at Southeast Missouri State University was recognized on Saturday, June 5, at the Missouri Broadcasters Association’s Annual Convention and Awards Presentation at The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo.
"Model Communities: Strategies for Growth,” a regional conference for rural communities, is planned for June 25 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Several agriculture students at Southeast Missouri State University recently planted trees at the David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center (ARC) at Gordonville, Mo., as part of Earth Day and Arbor Day activities.
Southeast Missouri State University and the Missouri Foundation for Health invite the public to learn about federal health care reform and what it means for Missourians on Thursday, June 17, at the Show Me Center.
The sixth annual Southern Illinois Music Festival returns to the River Campus at Southeast Missouri State University June 17 with a Romeo and Juliet theme.
Dr. Mohammed Ali and Dr. Bjorn Olesen, faculty in the Department of Chemistry at Southeast Missouri State University, have been awarded a three-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to mentor 12 students in the area of green chemistry research.
The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at Southeast Missouri State University is offering a "How to Start a New Business!" course on Tuesday, June 15.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today implemented a $30 per credit hour special course fee on undergraduate courses in athletic training, computer science and nursing to take effect with the fall 2010 semester.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider setting incidental fees for fiscal 2011 when it meets at 4:30 p.m. May 15 in the Student Recreation Center-North Dance Studio.
Citizens Bank of Charleston, Mo., has provided a $2,000 gift to the Southeast Missouri University Foundation to establish the Citizens Bank of Charleston Restricted Scholarship through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.
A friendship that began at Southeast Missouri State University 16 years ago will come full circle on May 15 when alumnus and stellar vocalist, Neal E. Boyd, shares the commencement stage with friend and Young Alumni Merit Award Winner Jason LeGrand.
Classical Music Programming to Extend into Southern Reaches of Metropolitan St. Louis
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KRCU Public Radio at Southeast Missouri State University has successfully completed the change-out of the antenna of 88.9 FM, KSEF in Farmington, Mo., and its signal and programming, with its primary focus on classical music, should soon extend into the southern reaches of the St. Louis metropolitan area.
A Lafayette High School student who has excelled in the classroom and in athletics, and is active in his community and school was named the recipient today of the eighth annual Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award by Southeast Missouri State University.
The Department of Agriculture at Southeast Missouri State University today recognized eight students with outstanding achievement awards for the 2009-2010 academic year.
KSEF 88.9 FM in Farmington, Mo., went off the air at approximately 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, May 4, and will remain off for 48-72 hours while antenna work is done at the tower site.
For the past six months, entrepreneurship has been growing in St. Francois and Washington Counties. In addition, community gardens have sprouted in Farmington and Potosi, Mo
Southeast Missouri State University honored retiring faculty and staff members who have made enormous contributions to the institution in special ceremonies at the annual Employee Recognition event on Sunday, May 2. The 28 retiring faculty and staff represented a combined 628 years of dedicated service. One of the retiring individuals was hired before Southeast Missouri State College became a university.
Former DEA Operations Chief to Present Commencement Address
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A total of 1,173 students -- 1,022 undergraduates and 151 graduate students -- will receive their degrees at spring commencement exercises at 2 p.m. May 15 in the Show Me Center at Southeast Missouri State University.
For the first time in history, Southeast Missouri State University awarded 45-year service pins to three individuals at the annual Employee Recognition ceremony on Sunday. Those who received the specially designed service pin were Richard Francis, professor of Mathematics; Robert Hamblin, professor of English; and Dean Monahan, associate professor of English. These individuals began their careers when Southeast was still a Teachers College and when the enrollment was less than 6,500. In Fall 2010, enrollment is expected to exceed 11,000 students – a 70 percent increase.
Spring commencement at Southeast Missouri State University is planned for 2 p.m. May 15 in the Show Me Center arena. Some candidates for graduation have reported interesting feature stories about themselves that could be developed in connection with commencement. These story tips with contact names and either phone numbers or e-mail addresses are listed below. Students will begin assembling for commencement at 1:15 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center-North. With advance notice, the Southeast News Bureau is happy to make arrangements for you to meet and interview any of the graduates listed below between 1:15 and 1:30 p.m. May 15 in the Student Recreation Center-North. Please do not hesitate to call the News Bureau at (573) 651-2552 with any questions about these or other commencement stories.
Southeast Missouri State University’s regional campuses in Sikeston, Malden and Kennett, Mo., now offer a four-year agribusiness degree program specializing in row-crop production.
Southeast Missouri State University will host the premiere of its first and only 3D animated short film, “Death to the Different,” at 7:30 p.m. May 5 in Rose Theatre in Grauel Building.
A new regional business plan competition for high school students is being developed that will begin with the 2010-2011 school year, according to an announcement made by Dr. James Stapleton at the conclusion of the COUNTDOWN To Success, 2010 Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Conference at Southeast Missouri State University.
Kenneth W. Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, will be honored June 5 with the highest award bestowed upon a Boy Scout volunteer.
One hundred thirty-seven new members were inducted April 18 into the Southeast Missouri State University chapter of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. Those inducted were in the top 20 percent of their class during their first semester of college.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University will be holding its first annual Senior Showcase, a cabaret for graduating seniors at the River Campus. The Showcase will be presented to the public at 7:30 p.m. April 30 and May 1 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre with a reception following both performances in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center.
Residents from across the region interested in learning more about asthma are invited to “Get Asthma Ready” May 22 in Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau as a part of Asthma Awareness Month.
Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI) is offering two training opportunities in southeast Missouri through a partnership between the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Southeast Missouri and the Center for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will participate via a teleconference meeting as requested by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, along with members of the Council on Public and Higher Education (COPHE) and the Missouri Communication College Association (MCCA) presidents and the governing board members of each higher education institution in Missouri at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 27.
The 29th annual Southeast Missouri Writing Achievement Awards program honored 27 of the best young writers from among nearly 70 schools in southeast Missouri and the St. Louis metropolitan area April 17 in the University Center at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University Department of Theatre and Dance will send eight students to New York City this summer to complete internships at various theatres and studios.
The VICTORY program at Southeast Missouri State University is hosting a conference April 28-29 to promote greater awareness and vigilance to the occurrence of date rape and sexually violent acts on college campuses.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Nursing will host the Margaret Woods-Allen Research Symposium, "Crossing the Bridge to Quality and Safety: The Path to Clinical Excellence," on Friday, April 30, in Glenn Auditorium of Robert A. Dempster Hall. The event is co-sponsored by Southeast Missouri Hospital and Saint Francis Medical Center.
Garrison Keillor, radio-host of “A Prairie Home Companion,” is scheduled to visit Southeast Missouri State University May 5 for “An Evening with Garrison Keillor.” The performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast’s River Campus.
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University will present the Southeast Guitar Ensemble in a joint recital with the Cape Central Junior High Guitar Ensemble on Thursday, May 6. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the River Campus.
Southeast Launches Sustainable Energy Systems Management Option
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As the world faces global warming, air pollution, ecosystem destruction and economic instability, Southeast Missouri State University now offers a new sustainable energy systems management option for technology management majors.
The Historic Preservation Association, the Department of History, and the Historic Preservation program at Southeast Missouri State University will honor Danielle Lewon as the recipient of the 2010 Arthur H. Mattingly Award in Historic Preservation.
Denise Lankford-Pingel, campus horticulturalist with the Department of Agriculture at Southeast Missouri State University, was named an Honorary State FFA Degree recipient at the 82nd Missouri FFA Convention.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music’s faculty jazz combo, Sultans of Swing, will offer a jazz performance with special guest artist Dan Jordan on Thursday, April 22, from 7-10 p.m. at the Buckner Brewing Company in downtown Cape Girardeau.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will host a collection of work created by the talented emerging artists in the Department of Art at the May 2010 Graduating Seniors Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) Exhibition May 3-15.
Kindergarteners and fourth graders from Jefferson Elementary School will have the chance to experience “college” life for a day when they visit the Southeast Missouri State University campus today, April 19.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Sara Edgerton, will present a concert featuring the great Baroque masterpiece, Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons,” on Tuesday, May 4 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
The Missouri School Public Relations Association (MOSPRA) has selected Southeast Missouri State University alumnus Dr. Terry Adams, superintendent of the Wentzville R-IV School District, as its MOSPRA Administrator of the Year.
KRCU listeners travelling north and south on Interstate 5 near the California/Oregon border this summer may have a sense of déjà vu. That’s because Dr. Alan Journet, who has been producing and hosting a weekly two-hour classical music program on KRCU for more than 29 years is retiring from Southeast Missouri State University and planning to relocate a little further west.
Farmington will host a graduation ceremony today, April 15, for more than 20 new entrepreneurs who have attended the six-week, small business training program, Operation Jump-Start, offered through the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Beta Psi chapter of Alpha Phi Omega at Southeast Missouri State University is currently planning activities to get the campus involved in volunteering in their community during National Volunteer Week.
The family estate of the late Christene Merick of Catron, Mo., valued at more than $4 million, was recently given as an unrestricted gift to the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.
Holocaust survivor Felicia Graber will speak at the Holocaust Remembrance Program 2010 scheduled for noon to 1:15 p.m. (Common Hour) Wednesday, April 28, in the University Center Ballroom at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University will present their final wind band concert of the spring semester at 7:30 p.m. April 29 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus.
Kelly Addington and Becca Tieder, experts on sexual assault awareness, prevention and sexual empowerment, will present a program titled “Let’s Talk About ‘IT’” at Southeast Missouri State University April 13 in observance of Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum presents the second ART SLAM, between Dr. Christopher Rieger, professor of English, and Dr. Zenon Duda, podiatrist, April 15 in the museum.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music’s Ensemble Series will continue on Tuesday, April 22, with a 7:30 p.m. program featuring the University Choir, and the chamber choir Cantus Choralis.
As part of its coast-to-coast tour, the Moscow Festival Ballet will bring the timeless classic “Sleeping Beauty” to life at 7:30 p.m. April 22 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University is scheduled to present “The Heidi Chronicles” at 7:30 p.m. April 22-24 and 2 p.m. April 25 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Music will present their final concert of the 2009-2010 Jazz Series featuring Dan Jordan at 7:30 p.m. April 23 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast’s River Campus.
Business students representing Phi Beta Lambda at Southeast Missouri State University won several awards at the 51st Annual Missouri Phi Beta Lambda Conference March 23-25 in Jefferson City, Mo.
"Looking for Queen Elizabeth I and the Woman's Part in Renaissance England" will be the topic of the 2010 Harold Holmes Dugger Lecture at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, in the University Center Ballroom on the Southeast campus.
Sara Edgerton, professor of cello and string bass at Southeast Missouri State University, will present a cello recital at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the River Campus.
Patrick Rafferty, who teaches classical guitar as an adjunct faculty member at Southeast Missouri State University, will present a recital on April 18 as part of the ‘Sundays at Three’ concert series. The recital will be held in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall located on Southeast’s River Campus.
“Shakespeare, Dreams, and Politics” will be the topic of the Annual H.O. Grauel Lecture at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, in Kem Statuary Hall in the Wehking Alumni Center.
The Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association will present the 2010 Southeast Salutes award to three St. Louis area alumni and friends at a “Southeast Salutes” event April 8 in St. Louis.
KRCU Public Radio will officially kick off the Spring Membership Drive on Wednesday, April 7, with a fund-raising breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. in Barbara Hope Kem Statuary Hall at the Wehking Alumni Center on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
In 2003, Dr. Robert Hamblin, professor of English at Southeast Missouri State University, and his wife Kaye purchased and moved into a century-old, deteriorating Victorian house in downtown Cape Girardeau. Over the next several months, they restored the house, researched its history, and placed it on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University is performing a dance production in celebration of spring at 7:30 p.m. April 15-17 and 2 p.m. April 18. “Spring into Dance 2010” is scheduled to be performed in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus.
Karen Meacham, dean of the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy (AILA) and director of educational outreach at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and Thomas Sanderson, deputy director and senior fellow for the CSIS Transnational Threats Project, will be the keynote speakers at Southeast Missouri State University’s third annual 2010 CSIS Regional Conference.
Southeast Missouri State University students Andrew Pinkley and Jim McDevitt, both members of the Southeast Bass Anglers Club, recently won fourth place in the National Guard FLW College Fishing Central Division tournament held at Bull Shoals Lake in Branson, Mo.
Would you like to be a veterinarian, meteorologist, sculptor or astronaut someday? How would you like to be a crime scene investigator for a week, saddle up on horseback, rock climb, become a veterinarian for a week, learn about other countries, explore the theatre world or make a movie or computer animation?
KRCU at Southeast Missouri State University announces plans to air five new programs in the “Radio Lab” series, an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories.
Students in Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will hold a staged reading of Ruth and Augustus Goetz's “The Heiress” at 7:30 p.m. April 10 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at the University’s River Campus.
More than 400 area high school students from the Southeast District will be on campus Friday, March 26, and Saturday, March 27, to participate in Career Development events.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved new room and board rates and a $19.67 million Residence Life budget for fiscal 2011.
Southeast Missouri State University and the City of Cape Girardeau are partnering to present a community earthquake awareness program March 31 at the River Campus.
Nine Southeast Missouri State University art education students attended and submitted their artworks in the Juried Art Exhibit during the Missouri Art Education Conference March 4-6 in Kansas City.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents is scheduled to meet at 12:30 p.m. March 25 in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center at the River Campus. Following is an agenda for Thursday’s meeting.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will host an exhibit spotlighting the artwork of Southeast Missouri State University’s talented student artists beginning March 31.
The Student Activities Council (SAC) at Southeast Missouri State University in association with River Campus Productions will present Grammy Winner Colbie Caillat in concert at 8 p.m. April 24 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus.
Paul Wagner, deputy commissioner of the Missouri Department of Higher Education, will speak to the Southeast Missouri State University community about the budget challenges facing the State of Missouri, and higher education in particular, at noon on March 24 in Academic Hall Auditorium.
The School of Polytechnic Studies at Southeast Missouri State University will host an open house from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27, in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building on the Southeast campus.
Handel’s Baroque masterpiece, “Messiah: Easter Portion,” for orchestra, choirs and soloists will be performed by the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra, University Choir and Choral Union March 29-30.
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University recently announced a new community development project to begin this summer in Ste. Genevieve, Mo.
About 500 junior high and high school students from across the region participated in the National History Day in Missouri District 9 Contest March 12 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Timothy Schmidt, bass-baritone and assistant professor of music at Southeast Missouri State University, will present a voice faculty recital at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 28, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall on the River Campus. Schmidt will be accompanied by Matt Yount, collaborative pianist for the Department of Music.
An Animal Agriculture Emergency Planning and Response Meeting is planned for 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, in the Seabaugh Polytechnic Building Room 201 at Southeast Missouri State University.
“The Word as Spirit: Its Gifts and Double-Edge” will be the topic of a reading and presentation March 25 by Obi Nwakanma, a Nigerian born poet and journalist.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus will host "Family Day: Time Stoppers" from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 27.
For many students, spring break is a time to head south for a week on the beach or return home to relax from the stresses of school. Some students, however, take advantage of the break to help the less fortunate through missions.
Christopher Hollingsworth of the Illinois State University music faculty will present a recital of vocal music on Wednesday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m., in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the River Campus.
Thirty-five Southeast Missouri State University students will participate in a five-day seminar in Washington, D.C., during spring break March 15-19, learning about global issues in business, the environment, politics and cyber-security at the prestigious Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Neil Simon’s “Rumors” will be presented by Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance at 7:30 p.m. March 24-27 and at 2 p.m. March 28 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at the University’s River Campus.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., March 8, 2010 - The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced its spring break hours for the dates of Saturday, March 13–Sunday, March 21.
The Center for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) at Southeast Missouri State University is offering “Know Your Region” training in Portageville at the University of Missouri Delta Center on March 22.
Program to begin in St. Francois, Washington Counties
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The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University has received three-year funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to promote both youth and adult entrepreneurship in 12 communities in southeast Missouri, beginning with three in St. Francois and Washington counties.
The Center for Regional History at Southeast Missouri State University has published a new book which provides a unique approach to the history of Cape Girardeau.
The Department of Agriculture at Southeast Missouri State University will offer nine new scholarships to incoming freshmen pursuing agribusiness at its regional campuses in Kennett, Malden and Sikeston, Mo., beginning with the 2010-2011 academic year.
Pritchett to Student Teach at Native American School
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A Southeast Missouri State University senior begins her second student teaching experience of the semester March 8 at a Native American high school with the Cherokee Nation.
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation recently awarded a $1,500 grant to the Southeast Missouri University Foundation to support the Department of Theatre and Dance Senior Showcase, a cabaret for graduating seniors.
“Women in Art,” will be the topic discussed by a panel of Southeast Missouri State University’s art faculty on March 5 to celebrate Women’s History Month.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will present a collection of work “Metaphorically Speaking II,” by sculptor Glenn Williams. These unique pieces will be on display March 1-26, with a gallery reception on March 5 from 5-7 p.m.
Southeast Missouri State University accounting major Sara Kopp of Washington, Mo., attended the Winter 2010 Beta Gamma Sigma Student Leadership Forum Feb. 4-7.
"An Archaeologist's View of Global Climate Change" will be the topic of the annual Beckwith Memorial Archaeology Lecture March 3 at Southeast Missouri State University.
“Matt Miller: Transitions Spaces Series 10.1” opens March 19 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Paul Thompson, instructor of music and applied flute, will present a flute masterclass on Sunday, March 14, from 2-4 p.m. The event will be held in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
Dr. Michael Dean, associate professor of clarinet and saxophone at Southeast Missouri State University, will present a Faculty Clarinet Recital on March 7 at 3 p.m. in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the River Campus.
Rhythm, athleticism, drums and high energy will combine when TAO – The Martial Art of Drumming -- comes to Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. This high powered performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 6 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.
An idea Dr. Joel Rhodes has been kicking around since he was in graduate school is beginning to take root this semester as he starts research on a book on the 1960s as seen through the eyes of American children.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) was recently selected by the U.S. Department of Labor to present a 90-minute program at the 2010 Heartland Conference April 7-9 in Chicago.
The amazing sounds of Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra will fill the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. March 5 on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University will present their first wind band concert of the spring semester at 7:30 p.m., March 4 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus.
Judith Farris, Southeast Missouri State University voice and musical theatre instructor, was featured in an article in the January issue of the international and the nation's leading theatre publication, American Theatre magazine.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation will host Dr. Sandra Billinger of the University of Kansas Medical Center in her presentation “Brain Injury: Effects, Recovery and Retraining,” at 6 p.m. March 3 in Academic Auditorium in Academic Hall.
“How Strong the Recovery?” is the theme of an economic outlook luncheon set for Thursday, March 4 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Southeast Missouri State University’s Show Me Center.
River North Dance Company has been astonishing audiences for two decades and will now be performing at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus on March 2. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.
Southeast Missouri State University will host FAFSA Frenzy for high school seniors and their families from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 in both Dempster Hall on the Cape Girardeau campus and at the University's Sikeston campus.
Sandy Ortiz, director of the Southeast Health on Wheels (S.H.O.W.) Mobile program at Southeast Missouri State University, was selected by the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) to participate in the Rural Voices Leadership and Policy Workshop March 29-31 in Washington, D.C.
Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University is offering a chance for kids and parents to use the Student Aquatic Center (SAQ) at Southeast Missouri State University on President's Day, Monday, Feb. 15.
When Southeast Missouri State University student Brian Henderson moved to the east coast for an internship with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C., he had no idea he would witness one of the area’s largest snowstorms ever.
Ney Rosauro, Brazilian percussionist and composer, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus will host "Family Day: Going, Going, Gone-Historical Disappearances" from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University is offering several Learn-To-Swim program opportunities for University and Cape Girardeau community members in Southeast's Student Aquatic Center (SAQ) on the University campus.
Southeast Missouri State University-Malden will open today, Feb. 9, at 5 p.m. for evening classes. All classes beginning at 5 p.m. or later will be in session at the Malden campus.
Due to winter weather conditions, Southeast Missouri State University's campuses in Kennett and Sikeston, Mo., will open at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Due to winter weather conditions, evening classes at the Perryville Higher Education Center are canceled for Monday, Feb. 8. Canceled classes include both Southeast Missouri State University and Mineral Area College classes at Perryville.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day a night early with the Southeast Missouri State University Sultans of Swing at Buckner Brewing Co. in downtown Cape Girardeau.
The Southeast Missouri State University Sultans of Swing will provide free entertainment from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 11 at Buckner Brewing Co. in downtown Cape Girardeau.
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University will present a concert for duo lutes and guitars by its guitar faculty, Jeffrey Noonan and Patrick Rafferty, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall on the River Campus.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” will be presented by Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance and the Department of Music at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-27 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at the University’s River Campus.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University is offering a free master dance class to high school students. The class is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 20 at the Academy of Dance-Arts in Cape Girardeau.
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Rev. Marcia Dyson and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson speaking event has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. March 3 in the Show Me Center.
Matt Davenport Productions will return to the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus Feb. 9 to hold auditions for Southeast students interested in theatre and dance professional work.
The International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) Board of Directors has announced that David Ross, director of the Show Me Center at Southeast Missouri State University, is the recipient of the Charles A. McElravy Award. Ross will be honored at the IAAM Annual Conference & Trade Show in Houston, Texas, July 26.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus announces its lineup of free workshops to be held during the spring 2010 semester.
The Rev. Marcia Dyson, hailed as one of the nation's foremost religious figures, spiritual writers and noted civic-social activists, and her husband, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, a best-selling author, scholar and cultural critic, are scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Show Me Center at Southeast Missouri State University.
What do you get when you cross the Discovery channel classic BattleBots with high school basketball? Answer -- the Cape Girardeau Regional FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Competition. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Southeast Missouri State University Student Recreation Center.
The Clerical-Technical-Service Employee Staff Council and the Professional Staff Council will sponsor a blood drive on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University Feb. 3.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Music is proud to announce their second concert of the 2009-2010 Jazz Series featuring Joe Eckert, former lead alto saxophonist with the Air Force’s Jazz Band, “The Airmen of Note.”
Area Schools Asked to Drop Off Donations Feb. 2 at West Park Mall
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The Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) at Southeast Missouri State University is participating in a statewide project to involve Missouri school children in relief efforts in Haiti.
Dr. Wayne Bowen, professor of history and chair of the Department of History at Southeast Missouri State University, has been invited to present a paper at a conference on "Oil and War," Feb. 10-12 in Paris, France.
Southeast Missouri State University will celebrate Black History Month in February with events designed to commemorate the heritage of African-Americans. A number of activities, presentations and discussions are planned.
Tim Couch, of St. Peters, Mo., will present a speech concerning the issues of texting while driving at the COMMrades’ Spring 2010 Speakers Showcase at noon Feb. 2 in the University Center Ballroom at Southeast Missouri State University.
Dr. Drew Pinsky, host of the nationally syndicated radio call-in program "Loveline" and star of the VH1 show, "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew," will speak at Southeast Missouri State University Feb. 11.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus will host "Family Day: Surface Design" from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24.
Students in Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will hold a staged reading of Eugene O’Neill’s expressionistic play “The Hairy Ape” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at the University’s River Campus.
Total enrollment at Southeast Missouri State University is up 4.6 percent, according to a preliminary report compiled after the first full day of classes of the spring 2010 semester.
A team of Southeast Missouri State University faculty and staff volunteers conducted an international multicultural fair Jan. 14 for the students of Barbara Blanchard Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
KRCU Public Radio at Southeast Missouri State University has announced plans to air Missouri Governor Jay Nixon’s State of the State address on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m.
It’s no secret that financing a college education is a huge undertaking for students and parents alike. But what many students don’t realize is the financial decisions they make during college can affect the rest of their lives. Southeast Missouri State University’s Financial Literacy Project is trying to change that by helping students gain control of their finances.
Choosing a career path can be a daunting challenge. That's why Southeast Missouri State University is launching the One Minute Mentor Program, a career mentoring initiative getting under way with the start of the spring 2010 semester.
Southeast Missouri State University is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new Web site for mobile users. The new site, located at http://m.semo.edu or http://www.semo.edu/mobile, is designed to allow quick access to a wealth of campus information straight from your iPhone, iPod Touch or smart phone.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum and the Department of Art at Southeast Missouri State University will host the 32nd Annual High School Art Exhibition: “Exhibiting Excellence,” Jan. 31 to March 7.
Christopher Gardner, owner and chief executive officer of Gardner Rich LLC with offices in New York, Chicago and San Francisco, will take questions from the media prior to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner. Gardner will present the keynote address at the dinner.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will present an exhibit of rich, colorful artworks by Southeast Art Professor and Printmaking Area Head Sarah Riley.
Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music faculty members Paul Thompson and Matt Yount will present a recital of works for flute and piano at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at Southeast's River Campus.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that Kumi Yokozeki, a senior from Iruma-gun, Japan, has been named Recreation Services Employee of the Month for the second time in 14 months.
Southeast Missouri State University alumna Kamilla "Kay" Riek of St. Louis was among more than 100 educators recognized last week in Washington, D.C., by President Barack Obama for excellence in mathematics and science teaching and mentoring as part of his "Educate to Innovate" campaign.
Southeast Missouri State University has named 2,260 students to its Dean's List for academic achievement during the fall 2009 semester. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 degree credit hours during the fall session.
The Student Aquatic Center (SAQ) at Southeast Missouri State University will be closed to open swimming during the late shifts (5-8 p.m.) on Friday, Jan. 8, and Friday, Jan. 15.
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University collected donations for the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri at its recent holiday lunch.
Kenneth W. Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, has been named chair-elect of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Board of Directors.
Southeast Missouri State University Director of Athletics John Shafer announced Thursday that Frank Cuervo has been named Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved the scope and project budget for installing an automatic diesel generator and necessary infrastructure to provide campus back-up power.
Dr. Ronald Rosati, former vice president for Academic Affairs and provost at Alfred State College, State University of New York, has been named provost at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider recommending a process for balancing the University's operating budgets for fiscal 2011 and 2012 when it meets at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center at the River Campus.
The Campus Health Clinic at Southeast Missouri State University will begin offering H1N1 vaccinations on Dec. 16 by appointment to students, faculty and staff.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus will host "Family Day: Shaping Space" from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20.
‘The Wizard of Oz’ Travels Over the Rainbow to Cape Girardeau
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The great family musical of all time, “The Wizard of Oz,” is touching down in Cape Girardeau as NETworks Presentations brings this national treasure to Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus on January 27, 2010.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music presents Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera, “Hansel and Gretel,” Jan.22–24 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University students Daniel Johnson of Jackson, Mo., Katie Patterson of Advance, Mo., Maddie Rupke of Jackson, Mo., and Mallory Crow of Bernie, Mo., received the American FFA Degree at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on Oct. 24. It is the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization and recognizes the four students’ demonstrated leadership abilities and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing and service programs.
With a respectful nod to the classical arts, KRCU and Moscow Ballet present "Classical Vibrance: A Night at the Ballet," a special fund-raising effort held in conjunction with Moscow Ballet’s 2009 "Great Russian Nutcracker."
The Southeast Missouri State University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Southeast percussion instructor Shane Mizicko, will present a family holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10:30 a.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus. This free concert is geared towards families with young children and will last approximately 45 minutes.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music announces the annual holiday performance by their two highly-acclaimed jazz ensembles Dec. 4 at Buckner Brewing Company in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Theatre and dance students at Southeast Missouri State University got a taste of working with an internationally acclaimed stage director and choreographer last month when they auditioned for an upcoming performance of "Carousel."
The S.H.O.W. (Southeast Health on Wheels) Mobile Program, a partnership between Southeast Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri Hospital, has forged new territory by offering dental services on the mobile healthcare unit.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum and the ARound Town Art Group are proud to sponsor the free First Friday Art Shuttle on Dec. 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
America’s most beloved musical, “Annie,” will charm audiences Dec. 15 at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The timeless tale of “little orphan Annie” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University is now presenting the December 2009 Graduating Seniors BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) Exhibition, a collection of work created by the talented emerging artists from the Department of Art.
A total of 680 students – 586 undergraduates and 94 graduate students -- will receive their degrees at winter commencement exercises at 2 p.m., Dec. 19 in the Show Me Center at Southeast Missouri State University.
Dr. Frank Nickell, associate professor of history at Southeast Missouri State University and director of the Center for Regional History, is the recipient of the 2009 PRIDE Award.
Winter commencement at Southeast Missouri State University is planned for 2 p.m. Dec. 19 in the Show Me Center arena. Some candidates for graduation have reported interesting feature stories about themselves that could be developed in connection with commencement.
Christopher Gardner, owner and chief executive officer of Gardner Rich LLC. with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, will present the keynote address at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner Jan. 20 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University’s top concert band, the Southeast Wind Symphony, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall under the direction of Barry Bernhardt.
The Southeast Missouri Music Academy encourages shoppers to kick off the holiday season by attending the Music Academy’s annual book fair at Barnes & Noble located at the West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Saturday, Dec. 5.
The Southeast Missouri State University Guitar Ensemble will perform their fall 2009 concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at Southeast's River Campus.
More than 60 women and would-be entrepreneurs from seven counties in Missouri, Tennessee and Illinois participated in the Women Inspiring eNtrepreneurship! (WIN!) Workshop Nov. 14.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce an upcoming Symphonic Pops Concert featuring special guest artist, “America’s Got Talent winner,” Neal E. Boyd, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall on the River Campus.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University will have modified hours of operation at its Student Recreation Centers and Student Aquatic Center during the Thanksgiving holiday break.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra, along with Southeast’s University Choir and Choral Union, will present a program of choral and orchestral music at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast’s River Campus.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University presents “Fall for Dance 2009” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the River Campus. The dance showcase will be presented in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.
The Southeast Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) of the College of Education at Southeast Missouri State University and the Local Area Special Educators (LASE) are sponsoring the Third Annual Transition Fair Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Career and Technology Center of Cape Girardeau.
Students from the Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University participated in two competitions last weekend and brought home several awards.
The dedication of the H.O. Grauel Classroom: Information Literacy and Instructional Technology has been rescheduled for Dec. 6 on the main floor of Kent Library at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus will host Family Day: Inside Out from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21.
Dr. Olga Matvienko, professor of pedagogical sciences at Kiev National Linguistic University (KNLU), in Kiev, Ukraine, has spent the past two weeks observing the College of Education at Southeast Missouri State University.
Chamber Music Sundays at Three will present a violin/piano duo recital at 3 p.m. Nov. 22. The event will be held in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
Auditions for “Spring into Dance 2010” are scheduled for 1 p.m. Nov. 22 for faculty and guest artist choreography and at 6 p.m. Jan. 27 for student choreography. Both auditions will be in Memorial Hall.
The Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment is ready to begin accepting Diagnostic Evaluation and Assessment appointments.
The Southeast Missouri State University Choir and Cantus Choralis will perform “Motets, Madrigals and Mystics” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Old St. Vincent’s Church, 131 S. Main St.
The Department of Recreation Services announced that Madison Lowrance, a senior from Cape Girardeau, Mo., has been named the October 2009 “Employee of the Month” for her service in the Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri Department of Music’s faculty jazz combo, Sultans of Swing, will offer a jazz performance on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 7-10 p.m. at the Buckner Brewing Company in downtown Cape Girardeau.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will meet via teleconference at 8 a.m. Nov. 6 in the President Office, Academic Hall Room 205.
The University Child Development Center at the Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston campus has been designated as an exemplary model of grant funded programs by Moving on Together (MO-T), a technical and professional development component of the Missouri Preschool Project (MPP) within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
KRCU Public Radio at Southeast Missouri State University is hoping to fill the coming void in classical music programming in the St. Louis area in 2010 with a power increase and antenna upgrade at its repeater station KSEF in Farmington, Mo.
Bank of America of Cape Girardeau has provided a $2,500 gift to the Southeast Missouri University Foundation to support the Bank of America Restricted Scholarship at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Southeast Missouri State University will host an “Advanced Technology Showcase” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building.
The Early Childhood Organization (EChO) of Southeast Missouri State University is hosting a Family Literacy Night for kindergarten students and families at Jefferson Elementary School from 5:30–7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5.
Kent Library and the Southeast Missouri University Foundation will host a dedication of the H.O. Grauel Classroom: Information Literacy and Instructional Technology on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 2:30-4 p.m. on the main floor of Kent Library at Southeast Missouri State University. This event is open to the public.
Dr. Thomas Madden, a history professor and director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Saint Louis University, will present a lecture, “The Crusades on Trial: Medieval History vs. Modern Myths,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in the University Center Ballroom.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum and the ARound Town Art Members would like to once again thank the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau for sponsoring the free First Friday Art Shuttle from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 6.
Combined auditions for Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance’s spring productions, “Carousel” and “Rumors” are at 6 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre.
In support of his upcoming exhibition in the summer of 2010, artist Chris Wubbena will give a talk titled "Speaking While Listening: Prelude" at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus
The River Campus Dance Studio is the newest addition to the Around Town First Friday with the Arts event. Art enthusiasts will be able to watch dance rehearsals from 5 to 8 p.m. in Room 157 of the River Campus beginning Nov. 6.
Students at Southeast Missouri State University and members of the Southeast community will join millions of people around the world to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 14-20.
Three Southeast Missouri State University students attending the Student Wellness Fair Oct. 28 had their "passport cards" drawn, enabling them to win scholarships totaling $2,000 for the spring 2010 semester.
The School of Polytechnic Studies at Southeast Missouri State University will host an open house from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building on the Southeast campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider approving off-campus delivery of a bachelor of science in agribusiness, plant and soil science option when it meets Oct. 29.
"Emily Booth: Transitions Spaces Series 09.2,” opens Nov. 6 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri StateUniversity’s River Campus.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus will host Pop Art Family Day from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Women who would like to start a business, currently own businesses, are leading business careers or want to be inspired to lead more entrepreneurial lives are invited to attend the WIN! Workshop Nov. 14 on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus presents the first ART SLAM!, a lively debate/performance between Dr. Joel Rhodes, associate professor of history, and Dr. Marc Strauss, professor of theatre and dance, is centered on the exhibition "Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts."
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Music is proud to announce the first concert of the Jazz Series season, “Jazz: Homegrown in America.” This performance will take place on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University is offering a free master dance class to high school students. The class is scheduled for 5–7 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Melissa’s Studio of Performing Arts in Sikeston, Mo.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology will host informational meetings on the criminal justice cohort beginning in fall 2010 at Southeast’s regional campuses.
“The Queen of Bingo” will have audience members in stitches during their Oct. 30 performance at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center.
KRCU Public Radio will officially kick off its Fall Membership Drive on Saturday, Oct. 17, with a live remote and celebration at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau beginning at 11 a.m.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will present the 2009 Art Faculty Exhibition, a showing of pieces created by the talented professional artists of the visual arts department, beginning Oct. 26.
The Southeast Missouri State University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Shane Mizicko, will present its annual fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus.
The Department of Recreation Services announced that Courtney Frueauf, a senior from Fenton, Mo., has been named the September 2009 “Employee of the Month” for her service in the Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University Professor of Music Robert Fruehwald will perform his composed music along with visiting flutist Leslie Marrs at a faculty recital at 3 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the River Campus.
Former Vermont governor and Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean and former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich will debate "Health Care Today" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company features the school in the just published 2010 edition of its book, "The Best 301 Business Schools."
The Center for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) at Southeast Missouri State University is piloting a new training model on Oct. 20 created through funding by the U. S. Department of Commerce - Economic Development Administration.
Students in Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will hold a staged reading of Tony Kushner’s award winning “Angels in America: Part Two” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at the University’s River Campus.
Have you ever watched “American Gladiator,” “Throwdown,” “Wipeout” or “Talk Soup?” Combine all of these with art, and the result is Art Slam. The first of four performances is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Take one glance at the newly-decorated windows of restaurants and stores on Broadway, and passersby know that it is Homecoming week at Southeast Missouri State University.
The 2009 Southeast Missouri State University Homecoming parade, which will include about 130 entries, will celebrate this year's Homecoming theme, "Get in the Game."
Increasing numbers of area high school students are getting a jump-start on their college careers with a dual-credit program offered through a partnership between Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston and their local school districts.
Southeast Missouri State University will again team up with KMOX Radio this year in presenting the KMOX Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri State University Honors Program will celebrate its new Honors House with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at its new location at 603 N. Henderson.
The Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company’s performance at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus will captivate the audience with the excitement and splendor of the Ukrainian culture. The performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music of the Earl and Margie Holland School of Performing Arts Wind Symphony will perform its first concert of the school year at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Nursing has announced that both its December 2008 and May 2009 baccalaureate graduating classes have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination- Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum and members of ARound Town welcome their newest member, Aartful Rose Gallery, and thank the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau for sponsoring the free First Friday Arts Shuttle on Oct. 2.
The film adaptation of an award-winning play by a Southeast Missouri State University faculty member has earned top awards at the American Artist Film Festival (AAFF).
Aron Ralston, an experienced hiker who saved his own life during a climbing accident, will speak at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 in Academic Hall Auditorium at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Agriculture is hosting its seventh “Agriculture Educational Field Day” from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Charles L. Hutson Horticulture Greenhouse and the David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center facilities.
Nolan Brunnworth of Arnold, Mo., has been named director of corporate relations/ associate director of development with the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.
Sigma Alpha Iota, University Players and the Art Guild at Southeast Missouri State University are sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive Oct. 7 in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center at Southeast's River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra will present its Gala Season Opener on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
On Oct. 10, America’s Hits on Parade – featuring the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and The Pied Pipers – will visit Southeast Missouri State’s River Campus to bring back the music of the 1940s. The production will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center.
The NASA Educator Resource Center and the Math Resource Center at Southeast Missouri State University have now relocated to Rooms 101 and 102 in Brandt Hall.
Nine alumni and one faculty member will receive Merit Awards presented by the Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association Oct. 9 at the Copper Dome Society/Merit Recognition Program during Homecoming festivities.
The Alumni Association of Southeast Missouri State University will honor four individuals with Distinguished Service Awards during Homecoming festivities Oct. 10.
Southeast Missouri State University has set another enrollment record with total undergraduate and graduate student enrollment standing at 10,859 for the fall 2009 semester.
Asako Kuboki, violinist for the Saint Louis Symphony, will present two free programs on Oct. 7 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus. She will be presenting a masterclass at noon, as well as a recital at 7:30 p.m.
Duke University Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Kevin White, is scheduled to guest lecture at Southeast Missouri State University at 6 p.m. Oct. 8 in Glenn Auditorium of Dempster Hall.
Commerce Bank is sponsoring a Student Appreciation Night in connection with the Oct. 1 performance of "Little Shop of Horrors" presented by Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Theatre and Dance.
Southeast Missouri State University freshman Kent “Taylor” Blake Jr. of Chatham, Ill., won the "2009 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Performance in a Pepsi Rock Band Video" for a music video he and nine former high school classmates made entitled “Nerds in Disguise.”
The Southeast Missouri Department of Music’s faculty jazz combo, Sultans of Swing, will offer a jazz performance on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 7-10 p.m. at Buckner’s Brewpub in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State University student Jessica Miller of Cape Girardeau has been selected by the National Gerontological Nursing Association to receive a Gerontological Nursing Student Leadership Award.
Events are scheduled for Sept. 26 at the Conservation Nature Center in Cape Girardeau to celebrate National Archaeology Month and Hunting and Fishing Day.
Tom Cushman, a Southeast Missouri State University alumnus and 40-plus year sportswriter for the Philadelphia Daily News and the San Diego Union-Tribune, has authored a new book, Muhammad Ali and the Greatest Heavyweight Generation published by the Southeast Missouri State University Press. At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, he will give a talk and sign books in Glenn Auditorium of Dempster Hall.
The film adaptation of an award-winning play by a Southeast Missouri State University faculty member has been accepted as a finalist into the American Artist Film Festival
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is scheduled to perform “Little Shop of Horrors” Sept. 30- Oct. 4 at the River Campus. Performances take place in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 30- Oct. 3 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4.
Melanie Thompson, director of Learning Assistance Programs and Disability Support Services (DSS) at Southeast Missouri State University, was recently selected as one of 25 disability services administrators in the nation to take part in Project ShIFT. The three-year U.S. Department of Education grant-funded project began last month in Denver, Colo.
Three Southeast Missouri State University alumnae have achieved what many young girls dream of becoming. Erin Bauer, Brandi Kilby and Megan LaTempt each cheer at the professional level.
Luis Hernandez, T/TAS early childhood education specialist, will present a lecture entitled “The Heart of Learning: The Family's Role in Learning Success” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, in the University Center’s Founder’s Lounge.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University is offering a free master dance class to high school students. The class is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Dance Project St. Louis in St. Louis, Mo.
The jazz ensembles of Southeast Missouri State University will present an evening of big band jazz from 8-11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, at Buckner’s Brewpub in downtown Cape Girardeau.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will to present a project from artist William H. Thielen, “Pink: A Site-Specific Installation.”
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University will present “Ecoute: pieces of Reynaldo Hahn,” performed by visiting artist and Penn State voice professor Dr. Norman Spivey, at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 21 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the University’s River Campus.
Hironori Hayase, professor of American literature at Saga University and the 2009 BioKyowa Visiting Japanese Professor at the Center for Faulkner Studies, will deliver a lecture on "Faulkner's Depiction of Indians" at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, in Dempster Auditorium of Crisp Hall.
Hironori Hayase, professor of English at Saga University, has been selected as the 2009 BioKyowa Visiting Japanese Scholar at Southeast Missouri State University’s Center for Faulkner Studies.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Southeast On Tour 2009” in Malden on Sept. 20. The event will be held at 2 p.m. in the Bootheel Youth Museum located at 700A N. Douglass St.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Southeast On Tour 2009” in Kennett on Sept. 20. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Kennett High School.
Southeast Missouri State University has partnered with the Cedric "The Entertainer" Charitable Foundation and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) in awarding scholarships to seven exemplary beginning freshmen from the St. Louis area.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra will present a short program of music entitled “Symphony Sampler” on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Recital Hall on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
As part of its 2009 nationwide charitable campaign, Moscow Ballet is supporting KRCU in its fund-raising efforts connected to the annual performance of the “Great Russian Nutcracker.”
The Southeast Missouri Studio Jazz Ensemble will perform at Buckner’s Brewpub on Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with the "Tour of Missouri" bicycle race which finishes in downtown Cape Girardeau that afternoon.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum and the ARound Town Art Group are proud to sponsor the free First Friday Art Shuttle on Sept. 4 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Students in Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will hold a staged reading of Tennessee Williams’ classic “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at the University’s River Campus.
The Southeast Baroque Ensemble, a faculty group from Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Music, will present a concert during the Faculty Recital Series at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the University’s River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri Music Academy at Southeast Missouri State University is offering new Beginning Guitar Classes this fall for children and adults.
Southeast Missouri State University will be hosting representatives from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for an NSF Day workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
“Benjie Heu: Transition Spaces 09.1,” an installation featuring ceramic works, opens Sept. 4 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Chamber Music Sundays at Three will present its first concert of the 2009-2010 season at 3 p.m. Sept. 13. The event will be held in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
Total enrollment after the first full day of classes of the fall 2009 semester at Southeast Missouri State University is 9,971, up 1.3 percent from this time last year.
Southeast Missouri State University’s 2009-2010 Speaker Series will bring several well-known people to Cape Girardeau to share their stories and expertise.
With the start of the fall 2009 semester, Southeast Missouri State University is now offering emergency text messaging for its students, faculty and staff.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus in Cape Girardeau will host “Family Day: Artist Issues” from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 in the museum.
U.S. News Best Colleges announced last week that Southeast Missouri State University is again on its list of the best master's degree-granting institutions in the Midwest.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., Sept. 2 at Southeast Missouri State University-Malden in the Harry L. Crisp II Bootheel Education Center (CBEC).
Naiaid Records has just released a commercially produced compact disc featuring Italian Cantatas and Sonatas of the Baroque era, showcasing Southeast Missouri State University faculty member Paul Thompson on the Baroque flute.
This year, the Southeast Missouri State University Choral Union, together with the University Choir and the Southeast Missouri Orchestra, will perform selections from Paul McCartney’s "Ecce Cor Meum" (Behold My Heart) and the Easter portion of Handel’s "Messiah."
Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus Art Gallery is delighted to present the first exhibit of the fall semester, a display showcasing the diverse artworks created during the Department of Art's summer art workshops.
Southeast Missouri State University first-year student Kent "Taylor" Blake Jr. of Chatham, Ill., performs in a music video that made the final round of the 2009 MTV Video Music Award competition.
The fountain at the new Scully Rhodes Plaza at Southeast Missouri State University is now flowing and will provide a centerpiece this fall for students wishing to take a break between classes, visiting with friends and enjoying the outdoors.
J. Joseph "Joe" Gholson of Harrisburg, Ill., a May graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, has received Lambda Chi Alpha's most prestigious award, the Cyril F. "Duke" Flad Award.
Auditions for “Fall for Dance 2009” are scheduled for 1 p.m. Aug. 29 for faculty and guest artist choreography and at 6 p.m. Sept. 2 for student choreography. Both auditions will be in Memorial Hall.
KRCU at Southeast Missouri State University will welcome members of the American Wind Symphony Orchestra (AWSO) to its studios on Tuesday, Aug. 18. An ensemble will perform live on the station’s locally produced classical music program, "Caffe Concerto," beginning at 11 a.m.
Matthew Yount, full-time instructor for the Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University, is scheduled to perform a solo piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27. The recital is in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Recital Hall in the Seminary Building at Southeast’s River Campus.
Combined auditions for SoutheastMissouriStateUniversity’s Department of Theatre and Dance’s fall productions, “Little Shop of Horrors” and “The Children’s Hour” are at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.
A visiting faculty member from the Ukraine will serve as a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence during the 2009-2010 academic year at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University earned the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women National Academic Team Championship for the third-consecutive year.
Szandra Pal of Budapest, Hungary, and a senior at Southeast Missouri State University, was recently named undergraduate employee of the month for July in the Department of Recreation Services.
Thirty new faculty members at Southeast Missouri State University will participate in a five-day workshop Aug. 10-14 designed to acquaint them with the University and the Southeast Missouri region.
Southeast Missouri State University is one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest according to The Princeton Review. The education services company selected the school as one of 158 institutions it profiles in its "Best in the Midwest" section of its Web site feature "2010 Best Colleges: Region by Region" posted this week.
Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded a $10,446 grant from the WIRED Initiative of the Workforce Investment Board to support teams of area high school students to take part in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), a robotics competition in December in St. Louis.
Southeast Missouri State University will kick off the 2009-2010 school year by welcoming its new students with a variety of activities beginning Aug. 20.
Dr. Bill Eddleman, chair of the Department of Biology at Southeast Missouri State University, has been awarded the highest honor bestowed upon a Boy Scout volunteer leader.
KRCU will follow the experiences of Southeast Missouri State University faculty member, Chris Wubbena, as he travels to Vietnam with his father and mother.
Southeast Missouri State University performing arts major Cody Heuer says two years ago, he had no idea he had the ability to control an entire house with just a song. Then he met Judith Farris, artist-in-residence in musical theatre and voice for Southeast’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Farris, who served as Heuer’s vocal coach, opened doors he never knew existed.
Dr. Jason Lane, a 1999 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University and a faculty member at the State University of New York at Albany, is in Dubai this month as a participant in the 2009-2010 Fulbright New Century Scholar program.
Gina Harper, incubator manager and training coordinator for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Southeast Missouri State University, has been appointed by Gov. Jay Nixon to participate in the Delta Leadership Institute beginning in September.
Bank of America in Kennett, Mo., has awarded a $1,000 grant to Southeast Missouri State University-Kennett to make training materials available to students preparing to be elementary and middle school teachers.
Stunts, cheers, tumbles, dances, jumps, yells, and most of all spirit combine this week to form the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) performance, mascot, platinum, junior high and dance sections of camps at Southeast Missouri State University.
KRCU at Southeast Missouri State University will team up with the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band at their concert on Wednesday, July 22, for an evening of great music and free ice cream.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum will host a welcome back Hawaiian ice social, Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
Due to system maintenance activities, the University's primary Web server (http://www.semo.edu) will be unavailable from 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 22.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus will present "Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts," beginning Aug. 14.
Southeast Missouri State University's Bass Anglers finished 13th in the Under Armour College Bass National Championship last weekend on the Arkansas River near North Little Rock, Ark.
Christy LeGrand, projects coordinator for the Missouri Research Corporation at Southeast Missouri State University, recently was recognized by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) with its inaugural "Spirit of Service" award at its annual conference in Memphis, Tenn.
The Student Aquatic Center (SAQ) lap pool at Southeast Missouri State University will remain closed through Aug. 7 for needed maintenance and cleaning.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus will begin its new hours of operation on July 1.
Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded a five-year, $2 million competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education to renovate science laboratories and invest in faculty development and technology to improve laboratory learning experiences for students.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum is pleased to announce an open call for exhibition proposals for the Greene Gallery and the Transition Spaces Series.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau will host Family Day: Visual Voices at the Museum from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 11.
As the University nears the end of the first decade of the new millennium, the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents adopted a resolution June 19 honoring Kenneth W. Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, for a decade of service as president of the institution. Before being named president in 1999, Dobbins served eight years as executive vice president.
Offices at Southeast Missouri State University will be closed and classes will not be in session on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus and the ARound Town Art Group is proud to sponsor the free First Friday Art Shuttle from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that the Student Recreation Center (SRC)-North, SRC-South, and Student Aquatic Center will all be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4 in observances of the July 4 holiday.
Redhawks Kids Camp (RKC) is in its fourth week of fun at Southeast Missouri State University with spots still available for children in the camp's five remaining sessions.
William Holland, interim executive director of development and director-corporate relations with the Southeast Missouri University Foundation, has been named vice president of University Advancement and executive director of the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.
Faulkner and Twain, a collection of scholarly essays about two of America’s greatest writers, has been published for the Center for Faulkner Studies by Southeast Missouri State University Press.
Treasured objects and artifacts held by Southeast Missouri State University’s Special Collections and Archives will be preserved for future generations with help from the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a core set of conservation books and online resources donated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today granted post-professorial merit to 15 faculty members and promoted 12 faculty members to the rank of professor, six to the rank of associate professor with tenure, and two to the rank of associate professor. In addition, four were granted tenure, and 19 others received non-tenure track merit.
Renovation and expansion of the science complex at Southeast Missouri State University remains atop its fiscal 2011 capital budget approved today by the University's Board of Regents.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a $96.9 million operating budget for the University and $31.8 million in auxiliary operating budgets, both for fiscal year 2010, the year which begins July 1.
Dr. Loretta Prater, dean of the College of Health and Human Services at Southeast Missouri State University, has been nominated to attend the annual Air Force ROTC Distinguished Educators’ Visit at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
Jeffrey Honza, associate director of media services at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIU-C), has been named Sports Information director at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today renamed the Center for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development to the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider approval of proposed fiscal 2010 operating budgets for the University and its auxiliary units when it meets June 19.
Southeast Missouri State University students may begin registering for 2009-20010 preferred, perimeter and evening parking permits beginning July 8 with a lottery system based on student seniority to determine distribution of the preferred decals.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that Paige Moore, a senior from Bernie, Mo., has been named its May 2009 “Employee of the Month.”
The Department of Nursing at Southeast Missouri State University is accepting applications for a second degree accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) option.
Barbara Ostrenga, administrative assistant for the MBA and International Business Programs office at Southeast Missouri State University, was honored June 6 by the Missouri Division of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).
The world famous Eroica Trio will perform with the Southern Illinois Festival Orchestra on Saturday, June 27, on the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus. The production is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.
Southeast Missouri State University's parking development project along Broadway got under way last week with demolition of a house at 239 N. Henderson, according to Scott Meyer, director of Facilities Management.
Do you visualize/imagine yourself scaling Yosemite’s El Capitan someday? Or do you prefer the virtual world and fantasize about creating the latest must-play gaming sensation? Maybe you consider four-legged friends as some of your best?
Construction of the new 82,000-square-foot, L-shaped residence hall near the corner of Broadway and Henderson at Southeast Missouri State University is on schedule and nearing its expected July 1 completion date.
Season ticket sales open to the public June 10 for the 2009-2010 season of Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. The third River Campus season offers a full lineup of outstanding performances by the departments of Music, and Theatre and Dance, as well as professional touring companies.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum located on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus and the Around Town arts group will sponsor a free First Friday Art Shuttle from 5:30-9:30 p.m. beginning June 5.
While most students are preparing to leave school this month, some students in the Sikeston, Mo., area are learning more about their options for the fall 2009 semester offered by Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston.
While the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra tours China this week as part of the 2009 American Celebration of Music in China, their tour is only a click away for those wishing to follow them online.
Two advising and enrollment sessions for new first-time students are planned for Tuesday, June 9, and Tuesday, July 21, at Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston.
Students at Southeast Missouri State University who are taking classes at any point during summer 2009 will still be admitted free to the Student Recreation Centers (SRC) for the summertime as long as they are paying a general student fee.
Two new members of the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents were sworn into office May 16 during a commencement luncheon in the Student Recreation Center-North.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., announces the first of its monthly Family Days on Saturday, June 6.
'Transportation: Underground to Outer Space' Theme of Summer Academy
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The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., announces its Summer Museum Academy, "Transportation: Underground to Outer Space," to be held Tuesday, June 2 through Friday, June 5.
Winners of the Southeast Missouri Music Academy's 2009 Young Composers Contest will perform in a special Young Composers Concert on Tuesday, May 19, at the River Campus.
A Eureka High School student who has excelled academically and is committed to serving her community was named the recipient today of the seventh annual Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award by Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University faculty member Chris Wubbena, assistant professor in the Department of Art, has taken on a project that he hopes will ultimately help bridge the gap between U.S. veterans and the war countries in which they were stationed.
Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded a $100,000 Missouri Department of Higher Education College Access Challenge Grant to develop sustainable, targeted college planning and financial literacy training for K-12 students, families and staff in the Cape Girardeau Public School District.
Five Powerful Documentaries Track Farm Families Over Year-long Cycle of Seasons
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KRCU at Southeast Missouri State University is now airing "Five Farms: Stories From American Farm Families," a compelling series of five one-hour documentaries produced by Wesley Horner Productions in association with the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University.
A total of 1,032 students – 903 undergraduates and 129 graduate students -- will receive their degrees at spring commencement exercises at 2 p.m. May 16 in the Show Me Center at Southeast Missouri State.
Spring commencement at Southeast Missouri State University is planned for 2 p.m. May 16 in the Show Me Center arena. Some candidates for graduation have reported interesting feature stories about themselves that could be developed in connection with commencement. These story tips with contact names and either phone numbers or e-mail addresses are listed below. Students will begin assembling for commencement at 1:15 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center-North. The Southeast News Bureau is happy to make arrangements for you to meet and interview any of the graduates listed below between 1:15 and 1:30 p.m. May 16 in the Student Recreation Center-North. Please do not hesitate to call the News Bureau at (573) 651-2552 with any questions about these or other commencement stories.
James “Joe” Gholson of Harrisburg, Ill., a senior biology major at Southeast Missouri State University, has been awarded a $5,000 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship for graduate study as he continues his education at Harvard Medical School during the 2009-2010 academic year.
Grant Also Includes Funds for Women/Minority Recruiting
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., April 30, 2009 – Southeast Missouri State University senior Rachel Clark, an industrial technology major from Lincoln, Ill., is this year’s recipient of the Procter & Gamble Women and Minority scholarship. The $1,500 scholarship is part of a joint program between Southeast and Procter & Gamble entitled “Meeting the Employment Needs of Southeast Missouri by Increasing the Diversity of Students Pursuing Technical Degrees."
A student from Southeast Missouri State University’s Harrison College of Business recently finished third in an international marketing and management competition.
Twenty-five of the best young writers from among 75 schools in Southeast Missouri and the St. Louis metropolitan area were honored April 25 at the 28th annual Southeast Missouri Writing Achievement Awards program.
The Department of Music at Southeast will present the Southeast Guitar Ensemble in concert at 7:30 p.m. May 7 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on the River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Art and the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will present various Art Academy Summer 2009 Art Workshops in June and July. Full-day workshops are available for youths age 15-18, and half-day workshops are available for students ages 6-18.
In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, a "Sole" Survivor Shoe Display is planned for Wednesday, April 29, on the lawn of Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri State University Studio Jazz Ensemble will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 1, at Buckner’s Brewpub in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Would you like to be a veterinarian, meteorologist, journalist or astronaut someday? How would you like to be a crime scene investigator for a week, saddle up on horseback, rock climb, build your own Superbowl team, learn a foreign language, explore the theatre world or make a movie or computer game?
The 2009 Arthur H. Mattingly Award in Historic Preservation was presented April 18 to John Bry, an outstanding alumnus of Southeast Missouri State University's Historic Preservation Program who is currently chief operating officer and director of operations of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy in New York.
Two hundred thirty-one new members were inducted on April 19 into the Southeast chapter of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. Those inducted achieved a 3.5 grade point average during their first semester of college.
Southeast Missouri State University student, Amy Warren of Cincinnati, Ohio will soon have a published article in the National Social Science Journal after being named the winner of the Student Paper Competition for Undergraduates Award at the 25th Anniversary Conference of the National Technology and Social Sciences Conference sponsored by the National Social Science Association (NSSA). The conference was held April 5-7, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Southeast Missouri State University twin sisters and seniors Jennifer and Jessica Miller, both international business majors from Dongola, Ill., have received United States Department of State Critical Language Scholarships to attend an intensive Chinese summer institute.
“Tell Me TV, Elevating Television to its Rightful Place as our Narrative Art Form” will open April 30 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Two Southeast Missouri State University researchers recently conducted a regional labor flow study, examining in-commuting and its impact in Southeast Missouri counties.
The Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts at Southeast Missouri State University will present the Russian National Ballet Theatre in a full-length performance of “Cinderella” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1, in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast's River Campus.
The Missouri Child Care Resource & Referral Network and Child Care Resource and Referral at Southeast Missouri State University announced yesterday that state Representatives Steve Hodges and Clint Tracey plan to honor early childhood teachers from Southeast Missouri Saturday, April 25, who have received T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood(R) MISSOURI Scholarships.
Dr. Steven Hoffman, professor of history and coordinator of the Historic Preservation Program at Southeast Missouri State University, recently received his certification in professional Main Street management.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will present a collection of work created by the talented emerging artists in the Department of Art at the May 2009 Graduating Seniors Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) Exhibition May 1-15.
The Department of Music in the Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts at Southeast Missouri State University will present the University Concert Band and the Southeast Wind Symphony in concert April 30.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music’s Ensemble Series will continue on Tuesday, April 28, with a 7:30 p.m. program featuring the University Choir, the chamber choir Cantus Choralis and the premier performance of the student-developed Southeast Show Choir.
About 60 kindergarten students and 50 fourth grade "buddies" from Jefferson Elementary School will visit Southeast Missouri State University today, April 20, as part of Kappa Delta Pi's fourth annual Literacy Alive, Reading is Everything! project.
An exhibit titled “Around the Edges: Photographs of Steven Poster,” will open April 24 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
"Equity: Selections from the Permanent Collection" will open June 19 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Ray McGath, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., has donated a small collection of materials documenting his service with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) between 1939-1941 to the Kent Library Special Collections and Archives at Southeast Missouri State University.
Dr. Tatiana Ivanova of St. Petersburg, Russia, will visit Southeast Missouri State University Monday, April 27, to present a lecture entitled "Assessment in Russia, the Old, the New, the Borrowed , and the Blue" on Monday, April 27.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra will present a China Tour Preview Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music announces its Jazz Series season finale, “From Fusion to Latin.” This performance will take place on Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus.
A number of charitable organizations and individuals in need in the Southeast Missouri region are benefiting as the result of the highly successful Greek Week 2009 held March 29-April 4 at Southeast Missouri State University.
KRCU at Southeast Missouri State University will plant 200 trees this week as a part of their Spring Membership Campaign. Trees will be planted in communities across their listening area with a majority planted in the Sikeston, Bernie and Cape Girardeau, Mo., communities.
Southeast Missouri State University professors, Dr. Jeffrey Noonan, associate professor of guitar and musicology, and Dr. Warren Anderson, associate professor of cultural anthropology, have met regularly for lunch each week of the school year for several years. These lunch meetings grew out of a mutual interest in their respective disciplines and led this year to a research and teaching partnership stretching from the River Campus to Costa Rica.
KRCU Public Radio at Southeast Missouri State University welcomes Ira Glass, host of Chicago Public Radio’s critically-acclaimed "This American Life," to Cape Girardeau’s Town Plaza movie screen with a special live simulcast performance of the radio show for one night, Thursday, April 23, originating from the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at New York University.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Innovation Center recently hosted another small business training class in which 14 students, representing five Bootheel counties, graduated.
Leon Pendarvis, musician, musical director and conductor for NBC’s Saturday Night Live Band, will present a lecture/workshop at 7 p.m. April 21 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
Joanna Beth Tweedy will read from her new novel published by Southeast's University Press, The Yonder Side of Sass and Texas, at 7 p.m. April 15 in Kent Library, a special event that is free and open to the public.
A Southeast Missouri State University student organization, Up til Dawn, has raised more than $20,000 this year for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum and the Department of Art at Southeast Missouri State University held its reception for the 31st Annual High School Art Exhibition, "Exhibiting Excellence," on March 29.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today voted not to raise fees for the coming academic year as part of an agreement between Missouri's colleges and universities and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon.
The Department of Theatre and Dance in the Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts at Southeast Missouri State University will present its annual faculty and guest artist choreographed concert, Dance-Apalooza 2009 April 16-19.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today granted sabbatical leaves to five faculty members during a closed session meeting of the board.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved the schedule of capital projects, and maintenance and repair projects for the University’s fiscal year 2010.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today reappointed Michael Dambach to a three-year term on the Missouri Research Corporation Board of Directors.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved the conceptual design and budget for the first phase of a parking development project along Broadway at the intersections at Henderson and at Pacific.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today awarded a contract for the University and branch banking services to Commerce Bank beginning July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2013.
"Footloose," one of the most explosive movie musicals, will burst onto the live stage at 7:30 p.m. April 20 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Over 350 students from area schools participated in the Department of Foreign Languages and Anthropology’s annual Foreign Language Festival held March 26 on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider approving a conceptual design and budget for the first phase of converting properties near the intersections of Broadway and Henderson, and Broadway and Pacific to parking when it meets at 2 p.m. April 3 in the University Center Ballroom.
Cape Girardeau Mayor Jay Knudtson and Jackson, Mo., Mayor Barbara Lohr signed a proclamation today, declaring April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day in the City of Cape Girardeau and Jackson, Mo.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra, University Choir and Choral Union will combine to present Joseph Haydn’s “Nelson” Mass, a major work for chorus, soloists and orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7.
The indoor climbing wall in the Student Recreation Center–North is closed for the next couple of weeks so maintenance can be completed on the belay system.
Due to the designated University holiday on Friday, April 10, the Student Recreation Centers and Student Aquatic Center (SAQ) will be closed on Friday, April 10, and again for the holiday on Sunday, April 12.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University is offering several Learn-To-Swim program opportunities for University and Cape Girardeau community members in Southeast's new Student Aquatic Center (SAQ) on the University campus.
A representative of Southeast Missouri State University recently presented a portrait of the late Elvis Alexander Mooney, Sr., to members of his family.
Southeast Missouri State University and the Global Strategy Institute of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) are hosting the second annual CSIS Regional Conference April 23, a half-day seminar that will address how significant social, economic, environmental, and political issues will impact the United States and its role as a global citizen in the next 20 years.
Cape Girardeau Mayor Jay Knudtson is scheduled to sign a proclamation Monday, March 30, designating April 2 as World Autism Awarenss Day in the City of Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State University student Alyson Krenning, daughter of Richard and Linda Krenning of Beaufort, Ill., will be honored March 27 with the M.G. Lorberg Jr. Medal.
The Department of Music in the Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts at Southeast Missouri State University will present the Southeast Percussion Ensemble in concert Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at Southeast's River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University faculty, business owners, and individuals who want to get inventions and innovations to market faster have one, free chance to use a new U.S. Department of Commerce program.
The Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association will present the 2009 Southeast Salutes award April 2 to four outstanding alumni from the St. Louis area.
Area employers are invited to participate in the third annual Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology Career and Internship Fair April 8 in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building at Southeast Missouri State University.
About 500 junior high and high school students from across the region participated in the National History Day in Missouri District 9 Contest March 13 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Robert Fruehwald, professor of composition at Southeast Missouri State University, will present a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. March 24 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
"Building a Bridge to Healthy Aging" will be the focus of an all-day seminar April 7 to be held in the Drury Lodge, 104 Vantage Drive, in Cape Girardeau.
The first session in the Great Decisions 2009 series will begin March 26 at the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center, 1080 S. Silver Springs Road in Cape Girardeau.
Dickey Nutt of Jonesboro, Ark., former head men's basketball coach at Arkansas State University (ASU), has been named the new men's head basketball coach at Southeast Missouri State University.
Thirty-two high school students and 13 teachers and administrators representing four high schools from Fort Zumwalt School District visited Southeast Missouri State University on March 10 as part of the district’s “Grow Your Own Teacher” program.
The students in Mark Bartlett’s early childhood class may just be learning their A, B, Cs and 1, 2, 3s, but they know that everyone “counts” when in comes to building a community through service. On March 12, Bartlett, early childhood educator at the Center for Child Studies at Southeast Missouri State University, brought his preschool class to do their part at the “Habitat for Humanity-Build Southeast” project outside the Wehking Alumni Center at 920 Broadway.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., March 11, 2009 – American playwright Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America: Millennium Approaches” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. March 26-28 and April 1-4, and at 2 p.m. April 5 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
The School of Polytechnic Studies at Southeast Missouri State University will host an open house from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28, in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building on the Southeast campus.
Singer-Songwriter Bill Staines returns to Cape Girardeau on March 24 for a memorable evening of folk music and storytelling on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
The Department of Communication Studies at Southeast Missouri State University will celebrate its 70th anniversary during the 2009 Low Lecture, Friday, March 27.
The next meeting of the River Campus Board of Managers is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. March 13 in the River Campus Seminary Building in Conference Room 305.
"Reconstructing Pre-Inka Sican Civilization of Peru" will be the topic of the annual Beckwith Memorial Archaeology Lecture March 26 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University is hosting the 53rd annual Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair Tuesday, March 10, at the Show Me Center. The purpose of the Science Fair is to channel more able young people into the several fields of science and mathematics.
Patrick Rafferty, instructor of classical guitar at Southeast Missouri State University, will present a colorful program of music at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music is proud to present the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Clarinet Quartet on Tuesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. This concert is free, and no tickets are required.
Twenty-two graduates of Southeast Missouri State University returned to campus to discuss their career paths with current students during Alumni Monday on March 2.
Eleven new flags representing the home countries of students who attended Southeast Missouri State University in recent years have been added to the display of international flags hanging in the rafters in the east gymnasium of the Student Recreation Center-North at Southeast Missouri State.
The Department of Recreation Services announced today that Elizabeth Kintz, a senior from St. Louis, Mo., has been named the February 2009 “Employee of the Month” for her service in the Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University.
A student from Southeast Missouri State University’s Harrison College of Business recently finished first in a statewide marketing and management competition.
Southeast Missouri State University’s head women's basketball Coach John Ishee was involved in an automobile accident early Sunday morning in St Louis County.
Despite inclement weather in the area, the First STEP orientation program planned for today, Feb. 28, will take place as scheduled at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded a $421,000 "Improving Teacher Quality Grant" to boost mathematics in the Missouri Bootheel. The project is a collaborative effort among the Southeast Missouri State University College of Education and Department of Mathematics, the Southeast Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) and several area school districts.
Beginning March 7, the Office of Residence Life and Habitat for Humanity, with the help of Southeast Missouri State University students, faculty and staff, will partner for a powerful community service opportunity – Build Southeast.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Recreation Services is proud to announce that Kumi Yokozeki and Nicholas Holder were named Co-Employees of the Month for the department for January.
"Nebbia," created by Cirque Eloize in co-production with Teatro Sunil, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. March 10-11 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology has been awarded a three-year $296,000 federal grant from the Office of Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to provide education to students, faculty and staff members on domestic and relationship violence, sexual assault and stalking.
The Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment at Southeast Missouri State University will host two conferences on autism in honor of Autism Awareness Month this April – “Autism Risk and Safety” for parents and caregivers, and “Autism and Law Enforcement Training” for law enforcement personnel and first responders.
Dr. Christopher Rieger, assistant professor of English at Southeast Missouri State University, will present an illustrated lecture based on his book, Clear-Cutting Eden: Ecology and the Pastoral in Southern Literature, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, in Crisp Hall Auditorium.
The award-winning talents of Southeast’s mass media advertising and radio students were demonstrated again this year at a regional advertising competition.
A news conference to announce a major grant awarded to Southeast Missouri State University in partnership with the City of Cape Girardeau is planned for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center at Southeast's River Campus.
"It doesn't look like much," cautions Dr. Paul Schnare, assistant professor of agriculture at Southeast Missouri State University, as he makes his way to a small BioHouse he's constructed with a few basic building materials.
Residents of Cape Girardeau will have an opportunity to "Remember Cape Girardeau's African-American History" with a panel of long-time residents who will gather Monday, Feb. 23, to share memories, tell stories and interact with each other.
Dr. James Stapleton, director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and assistant professor of business and marketing education at Southeast Missouri State University, was recently featured in the article “The Emerging Business Educator: Professional, Passionate, Purposeful,” which appeared in the December 2008 issue of Business Education Forum, the official publication of the National Business Education Association (NBEA).
Phoenix Entertainment is pleased to announce that the Tony Award-winning musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 2 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Department of Music in the Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts at Southeast Missouri State University will present the University Concert Band and the Southeast Wind Symphony in concert March 5 at Southeast's River Campus.
In celebration of Black History Month, Hollywood actor Adilah Barnes will be on the main campus of Southeast Missouri State University Feb. 24 to perform her One Woman Show, "I Am That I Am: Woman, Black," a depiction of seven famous African-American women from history: Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Mary McLeod Bethune, Zora Neale Hurston, Lorraine Hansberry, Angela Davis and Maya Angelou.
It’s time to let your hair down and dance the night away. “Hairspray,” Broadway’s musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture, is coming to Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus on March 8, with two shows at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
June Barton and the late David M. Barton of Catron, Mo., and Robert "Bob" and Marcy Shuck of St. Petersburg, Fla., will receive the 2009 Friend of the University Award from the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.
"The History and Future of Bird Life in the Lowlands of Southeast Missouri" will be the topic of a lecture by Dr. Bill Eddleman, chair of the Department of Biology at Southeast Missouri State University at noon Feb. 25 in Sadie's Place in Southeast's Kent Library.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., Feb. 12, 2009 -- Bill Vickery, director of entrepreneurship at the Southeast Innovation Center at Southeast Missouri State University, teamed with Dorothy Browning of the First Step Fund to deliver a national webinar Jan. 13.
“Gabriel Laderman, an Unconventional Realist in an Age of Distraction,” will be the lecture given by David Carbone at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 19 in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Tony Award winning musical “Sweet Charity” will be presented by Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25-28 and at 2 p.m. March 1 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast’s River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies (CES) and the Southeast Innovation Center will host several events in honor of National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW) Feb. 23-27, including the premier screening of a new documentary film, an entrepreneur-in-residence, and awards recognizing successful small businesses.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music’s Percussion Studio will host the Third Coast Percussion Quartet in a two-day residency Feb. 16-17.
Southeast Missouri State University's regional campuses in Sikeston and Malden, Mo., will reopen on Monday, Feb. 9, following the aftermath of the winter storm that impacted southeast Missouri last week.
The Center for Faulkner Studies at Southeast Missouri State University is issuing a Call for Papers for its next conference, "Faulkner and Morrison," to be held Oct. 28-30, 2010.
Graduating high school seniors and their parents seeking college financial aid information, including assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form are invited to participate in Missouri's sixth annual College Goal Sunday planned for Feb. 8 at Southeast Missouri State University. The event will be held in Glenn Auditorium of Dempster Hall on the Cape Girardeau campus.
Southeast Missouri State University will host two sessions by Don Asher, known as “America’s Job Search Guru” and as a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal and MSN.
Due to power outages in the Sikeston, Mo., area, College Goal Sunday, originally set to take place Feb. 8 at Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston, has been rescheduled for Feb. 22 at the Sikeston campus. The event is scheduled for 2-4 p.m.
The Southeast Missouri University Foundation entered into an agreement today by which properties located at 834 Broadway and 900 Broadway will be transferred to the Foundation for use by Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University's regional campuses in Sikeston, Malden and Kennett, Mo., will extend their spring semester by one week due to the devastating ice storm that moved through those areas last week.
The Kennett, Malden and Sikeston regional campuses of Southeast Missouri State University, as well as Southeast's programs in Poplar Bluff, Mo., will be closed Feb. 2 through Feb. 6 to allow students, faculty and staff to continue the recovery process in the aftermath of the recent winter storm that swept across southeast Missouri.
Southeast Missouri State University rolled out the welcome mat beginning Wednesday, Jan. 28, to about 25 law enforcement personnel and more than 80 utility workers sent to Southeast Missouri to assist with recovery efforts in the aftermath of this week’s crippling ice storm that left thousands in the dark and cold without power in the Missouri Bootheel.
Due to inclement weather, Southeast Missouri State University's regional campuses in Sikeston, Kennett, Malden and the Perryville Higher Education Center will be closed all day Thursday, Jan. 29 and all day Friday, Jan 30. Offices will be closed and no classes will be held.
The 11th annual Clark Terry/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival will be held on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University Feb. 13-14. More than 400 students from across Missouri will perform for four experts in the field of jazz, receive written and taped comments as well as a short critique session at the end of their concert.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Music will present the second concert of its new Jazz Series on Friday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast's River Campus. This exciting concert will feature world-renowned guitarist Wayne Goins and the explosive trumpeter Jim Manley.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music will present the Roadkill Clarinet Quintet “Oldies but Goodies” concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Shane Mizicko, director of percussion at Southeast Missouri State University, will present a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
KRCU at Southeast Missouri State University will broadcast several specials commemorating Black History Month every Sunday at 9 a.m. during the month of February.
The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra will return to the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus to perform at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall in the Cultural Arts Center.
A ground breaking ceremony was held today, marking the start of construction on the future Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment.
The Southeast Innovation Center at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that 139 entrepreneurs graduated from its Operation Jump-Start® small business training course in 2008.
Southeast Missouri State University is sponsoring a unique opportunity for 28 Southeast undergraduates to participate in a five-day seminar in Washington, D.C., during spring break in March, learning about global issues in business, the environment and politics at the prestigious Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
The Department of Mass Media will sponsor the annual Michael Davis Lecture at noon during Common Hour on Wednesday, Feb. 11 in Rose Theatre, second floor of the Grauel Building.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music welcomes Flutist Shelly Monier to perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast’s River Campus. Admission is free.
Television and film students and faculty in the Department of Mass Media at Southeast Missouri State University have produced a 30-minute video news magazine series entitled “River Tales” that will air on KFVS-12, WQWQ-TV (CW Network), SETV (KFVS digital weather channel), Charter Cable and local access channels.
Southeast Missouri State University’s VICTORY program, in collaboration with the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW), is recognizing January as National Stalker Awareness Month.
A ground breaking ceremony is planned for 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 for the Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment. The ceremony will begin inside the former Washington School at the corner of Middle and Mills streets in Cape Girardeau. The event will conclude with an official ground breaking outdoors at the site.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, author of April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King's Death and How It Changed America, will take questions from the media at a news conference prior to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner in the Show Me Center at Southeast Missouri State University. Dyson will be the keynote speaker at the dinner.
A portion of the parking lots at the Multi-Modal Transfer Facility along New Madrid Street, west of the Student Recreation Center – North will be closed on Jan. 16 and remained closed until completion of the next phase of construction of the Multi Modal Transfer Facility (MMTF).
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum will host a lecture "Life at the Crossroads: Thad Snow and the Sharecroppers' Roadside Demonstration of 1939," 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus, 518 S. Fountain St., in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
The River Campus Art Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University will present an exhibit of contemporary abstract paintings by Brian Smith beginning Jan. 20.
Southeast Missouri State University music faculty member Paul Thompson, flutist, will present a colorful program of music at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast’s River Campus.
In order to maintain the safety of motorcycles and motorized scooters at Southeast Missouri State University and to protect University property from damage, motorcycles and motorized scooters must now be registered with parking permits and incorporated into the University’s parking system.
“Gabriel Laderman: Unconventional Realist” will open Jan. 23 and be on display until March 15 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum has announced its lineup of free youth workshops Tuesdays at the Museum to be held during the spring 2009 semester at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, author of April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King’s Death and How It Changed America, will present the keynote address at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner Jan. 21 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Over the past few years, college campuses across the nation have experienced unparalleled violence and threats to security, the most high profile of which occurred at Virginia Tech University. In light of these unfortunate events, Southeast Missouri State University officials are planning a drill for Wednesday, Jan. 14, to test the readiness of staff members across the campus, including those on the executive staff, the Department of Public Safety, Residence Life, Facilities Management, Telecommunications, Information Technology and many others in responding to a critical incident.
Grade inflation—its origins, the harms it produces, and measures students can take to offset the harms will be the topic at the Department of Communication Studies' Speakers Showcase Jan. 28 in the University Center Ballroom at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University students will dance the day away on Feb. 28 for a good cause. Students will participate in Southeast’s third annual Dance Marathon, an event designed to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network, with funds directed to St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Miracle Center in St. Louis.
Dr. Robert Hamblin, professor of English, director of the Center for Faulkner Studies, scholar and poet at Southeast Missouri State University, has a new interest: portraying legendary Baptist preacher Clarence Jordan.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum brings the live theatrical show "Boomerang Jack and the Unseen Green Machine" to Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music will present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 23-24 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus.
The Department of Art at Southeast Missouri State University is pleased to announce the Spring 2009 Art Academy for high school art students to be held on four Saturday mornings beginning Jan. 31.
A classroom in the Rosemary Berkel Crisp Hall of Nursing at Southeast Missouri State University has been named for the late Billy Joe Thompson Sr., a former Jackson, Mo., resident and the first male graduate of the Department of Nursing at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University interim Director of Athletics Cindy Gannon announced today that the contract with Men’s Basketball Coach Scott Edgar has been terminated without cause effective Dec. 30, 2008, pursuant to the terms of his contract. Edgar has been on administrative leave since last fall.
Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt has reappointed a Southeast Missouri State University professor of history to the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
Due to inclement weather, Southeast Missouri Stat University-Sikeston will open two hours late today. The campus will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec.17.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that Melissa Sandretto, a junior from Affton, Mo., and Alex Skelton, a senior from Jackson, Mo., were named as co-Employees of the Month for November.
John Shafer of Auburn, Ala., former director of athletics at Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Mississippi, has been named director of athletics at Southeast Missouri State University.
Due to inclement weather, Southeast Missouri State University-Kennett will open on a delayed start Dec. 16. The Kennett Campus will open at 10 a.m. Dec. 16.
Due to inclement weather, Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston will operate on a delayed start Dec. 16. The Sikeston Campus will open at 10 a.m. on Dec. 16.
Due to inclement weather, Southeast Missouri State University-Malden will operate on a late start on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The Malden Campus will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Dec. 16.
Classes at Southeast Missouri State University's regional campuses will be closing this evening due to inclement weather conditions. Malden Bootheel Education center will close at 3pm, Kennett at 4pm, and Sikeston campus will close at 5pm. There will be no evening classes tonight for these regional campus locations.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today increased the fee associated with First STEP and Opening Week orientation programs for entering first-year students.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved new room and board rates, a $19.25 million Residence Life budget for fiscal 2010 and an increase in the residence hall technology fee.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a new strategic plan for the University, including a mission statement, strategic vision statement, priorities and objectives designed to guide the University over the next three to five years.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a new option in sport management for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program.
Brent Trankler, a Southeast Missouri State University senior from Oran, Mo., has been awarded a Missouri Concrete Association (MCA) scholarship for the spring 2009 semester.
Timothy Hall, director of athletics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, has withdrawn from the athletic director search at Southeast Missouri State University.
Five teams of students from Southeast Missouri State University not only imagined themselves winning $1,000 during the University’s Global Entrepreneurship Week Imagine It! Innovation Challenge; they actually beat out more than 50 other teams to achieve it.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider a draft strategic plan to guide the University for the next three to five years and room and board rates to take effect for the fall 2009 semester when it meets at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in Glenn Auditorium of Robert A. Dempster Hall.
$10,000 Grant Will Underwrite The Russian National Ballet Theatre’s 'Cinderella'
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Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded its first-ever grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), which will be used to underwrite the May 1 Russian National Ballet performance of “Cinderella” at the University’s River Campus.
A total of 815 students – 690 undergraduates and 125 graduate students -- will receive their degrees at winter commencement exercises at 2 p.m., Dec. 20 in the Show Me Center at Southeast Missouri State.
Dr. Ragu Athinarayanan, chair of the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Southeast Missouri State University, will receive the PRIDE Award during commencement exercises at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 in the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents it annual Fall Dance Concert Dec. 10-14 showcasing the choreography of Southeast’s talented students and faculty.
The Southeast Missouri State University’s Wind Symphony will perform its last fall semester concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Shane Mizicko, assistant professor of music, will present its first “Family Holiday Concert” on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra Concert Series will present a concert featuring Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved musical story, “Peter and the Wolf,” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Department of Art at Southeast Missouri State University will present its Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graduating Seniors Exhibition Dec. 5-20 in the River Campus Art Gallery in the Seminary Building at Southeast’s River Campus.
The Moscow Ballet will present the “Great Russian Nutcracker” on Monday, Dec. 15, and Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
One of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays, “Twelfth Night, or What You Will” will be presented Dec. 3-6 by the Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
KRCU at Southeast Missouri State University will join with StoryCorps, the national oral history project, to launch the first annual National Day of Listening Nov. 28 in the Cape Girardeau and Farmington, Mo., areas.
Kenneth W. Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, has been elected secretary-treasurer of the American Association of State Colleges & Universities (AASCU) Board of Directors.
Dr. Tammy Baldwin, Southeast Missouri State University professor of mass communication, is part of a group organizing Books for Belize, a massive book drive aimed at increasing literacy in several small, rural communities in the Central American country of Belize.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus and artist, Marie Watt, are making a request for wool blankets to use in an art project involving the community titled "Blanket Stories."
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum presents "Civil War Ironclads," a lecture by James Phillips, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus, 518 S. Fountain St. in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
The Southeast Missouri Music Academy at Southeast Missouri State University invites you to "give the gift of music" this holiday season by attending the Music Academy’s annual book fair at Barnes; Noble located at the West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Saturday, Dec. 6.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that Keri Clynes, a Southeast senior, has been named “Recreation Services Employee of the Month” for October. Clynes is the head lifeguard for the Student Aquatic Center.
An artist's reception to celebrate the "Oil is History" artwork collection of Louise Anne (L.A.) Marler is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, in the library at Southeast Missouri State University.
Students seeking to enter Southeast Missouri State University's theatre and dance degree programs will be required to meet new admissions guidelines in fall 2009.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Music announces the recital of Robert Conger, associate professor of music, on trombone who will be accompanied by Matt Yount, collaborative pianist for Southeast.
Thirty-five students from the Southeast Missouri State University Department of Theatre and Dance recently attended the Southeast Theatre Conference (SETC) regional auditions held in Dickson, Tenn., Oct. 24-26.
Events planned at Southeast Missouri State University Nov. 17-20 have positioned it among the most active partners in the United States during next week's Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Frank X Walker, Lannan award-winning Affrilachian poet and educator, will be in residency on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University Nov. 12-13 as part of the Multicultural Speakers Series.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum will sponsor a lecture Nov. 11 titled "Covering the Dead: The Indian War of 1812 in the Missouri Territory."
A Southeast Missouri State University student has been awarded the Landscape and Nurserymen's Association of Greater St. Louis (LNAGSL) 2008 John L. Masek Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship.
"Missouri: The Confluence Area of America" will be the topic of the Eighth Annual Veryl L. Riddle Distinguished History Lecture planned for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music is proud to present its Fall Choral Concert, "Madrigals, Motets and More!" on Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast’s River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri University Foundation has received a partial distribution of $2 million from the estate of Wilver W. Wessel to benefit the Wilver W. and Dolores H. Wessel Scholarship awarded to students in the Donald L. Harrison College of Business.
Dr. Gerald McDougall, dean of the Donald L. Harrison College of Business at Southeast Missouri State University, has been named interim vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.
The Student Activities Council (SAC) of Southeast Missouri State University is hosting a nationally known Slam Poet Nov. 17 in the University Center Program Lounge.
Missouri Director of Agriculture Don Steen will keynote “Growing Entrepreneurs,” a forum on current trends in agriculture that impact the region Nov. 18 at Southeast Missouri State University.
A reception to open the exhibit "Migrations: New Directions in Native American Art" is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum.
In recognition of Native American Month, the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum will host a Family Day recognizing Native American Culture on Saturday, Nov. 8, from noon to 5 p.m. at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
The Innovation Center at Southeast Missouri State University is proud to announce the graduation of 49 entrepreneurs from its Operation Jump-Start entrepreneurial training course.
“Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” will make its Cape Girardeau premiere at the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall in the Cultural Arts Center at the Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Music hosted the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Missouri District, student auditions on Oct. 24-25. The event was held at the River Campus, home of the Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts. Over 100 of the best singers from around the state participated, along with 25 voice teachers and 25 accompanists.This is the first time this event has been hosted by Southeast.
Students at Southeast Missouri State University will be challenged to “Imagine It!” for the chance to win $1,000 during Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 17-23.
Students at Southeast Missouri State University will join millions of young people around the world for the first Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 17-23.
Former Bootheel Resident to Discuss Image-Making, Communication, Politics
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Washington, D.C.-based speechwriter Michael Long, a native of Matthews and Charleston, Mo., will provide a “how-to guide” for successful communication as well as an insider’s analysis of the November presidential election in this fall’s annual Weiss Lecture.
Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston is hosting a meeting Nov. 13 for high school juniors and seniors from Sikeston, Charleston, Bloomfield and Puxico, Mo., who are working toward meeting the state A+ Schools Program requirements.
“What Are You? The Changing Face of America,” will be the topic of a special presentation by Kip Fulbeck, one of the seminal artists exploring multiracial identity, at 7 p.m. Nov. 19, in the University Center Ballroom on the Southeast Missouri State University campus.
Billy Garrett, son of Steve and Linda Garrett of Florissant, Mo., and Sarah Snyder, daughter of Mark and Carol Snyder of Swansea, Ill., were crowned Man and Woman of the Year at Southeast Missouri State University during halftime of Southeast’s Homecoming football game Oct. 25.
Dr. James Giglio, professor emeritus from Missouri State University will discuss his life researching President John F. Kennedy during a conference/lecture Oct. 28 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Emily Booth, professor of art at Southeast Missouri State University, is providing a unique opportunity for students in her UI 100 course “Artist as Citizen: Communication through Public Art,” which focuses mainly on the study of murals and graffiti art.
The Sikeston Advisory Council is sponsoring Student Appreciation Days on Tuesday, Oct. 21, and Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston.
The Southeast Missouri University Foundation has received a seven-figure gift, the largest single gift in its history, to benefit the Southeast Missouri State University Agriculture Research Center and the University's agriculture program.
Southeast Missouri State University’s team for Asthma Care Training for Missouri’s School and Child Care Workforce will receive the Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity at a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the capitol rotunda in Jefferson City, Mo.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Music will present its Jazz Series season opener, “Something Old, Something New” Oct. 30 at the River Campus.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum, located at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus, will host two events in October in recognition of German-American month. A German-American Family Day will be held Oct. 18, and a German-themed dinner and lecture will be held Oct. 28.
“Migrations: New Directions in Native American Art,” will open Oct. 17, and be on display until Dec. 20, in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at SoutheastMissouriStateUniversity’s River Campus.
The Alumni Association of Southeast Missouri State University will honor three individuals with Distinguished Service Awards during Homecoming festivities Oct. 25.
Leading up to the historic elections this November, Southeast Missouri State University will host “The Road to Election 2008,” with Tucker Carlson and Arianna Huffington at 8 p.m., Oct. 29, in Academic Auditorium.
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee at Southeast Missouri State University will hold an open forum at 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at Southeast Missouri State University-Kennett.
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee at Southeast Missouri State University will hold an open forum at 10 a.m. Oct. 22 at Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston.
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee at Southeast Missouri State University will hold an open forum at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Southeast Missouri State University-Malden.
Due to prior National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) major violations and a new NCAA Notice of Allegations (NOA) concerning possible major violations with the men’s and women’s basketball programs received Oct. 6, 2008, by Southeast Missouri State University, the University has decided to make several changes in the operations of its intercollegiate athletics.
Southeast Missouri State University has received a Notice of Allegations (NOA) from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) concerning possible major violations involving the men’s basketball program.
Eight alumni and one faculty member will receive Merit Awards presented by the Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association Oct. 24 at the Copper Dome Society/Merit Recognition Program during Homecoming Festivities.
The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Southeast Missouri State University will host an “Advanced Technology Showcase” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building.
Southeast Missouri State University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review.; The New York-based education services company features Southeast in the just-published 2009 edition of its “Best 296 Business Schools,” which features rankings uniquely based on student surveys.
KRCU, Southeast Public Radio at Southeast Missouri State University, will offer live coverage Oct. 9 of the Missouri Gubernatorial debate between the two major-party candidates seeking to become the next governor of Missouri.
The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation at Southeast Missouri State University in cooperation with the PTA of Alma Schrader Elementary School is sponsoring “International Walk to School Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus will host a closing reception for "Gary Lang: Out Standing Time" from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 in the Museum.
"Inland Marine Shrimp Farming: New Technology and Potential for Missouri" will be the topic of a presentation by Dr. Addison Lawrence, a 1956 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, Oct. 9 on the Southeast campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts is proud to present the second and third of three Touring Series performances in October. These performances feature rhythm and dance.
Later this month, the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Sara Edgerton, will perform a Gala Season Opening Concert in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
“A Salon with Kate Chopin and William Faulkner,” an original readers’ theatre dramatization scripted and directed by Dr. Roseanna Whitlow, a member of the Southeast Missouri State University Department of Communication, will premiere at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, in the University Center Ballroom.
The spirit of American entrepreneurism is alive and well, and poised to take southeast Missouri’s youth by storm on Oct. 8. On that date, the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour, the first ever collegiate entrepreneur tour, will visit the Southeast Missouri State University campus.
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee at Southeast Missouri State University will hold an open forum at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 7 at the Perryville Higher Education Center.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music is proud to present the Southeast Percussion Ensemble Concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall in the Cultural Arts Center on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Barbara Ewell, the Dorothy Harrell Brown Distinguished Professor of English at Loyola University, New Orleans, will deliver the keynote address at the Faulkner and Chopin Conference at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, in the University Center Ballroom.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a $112.9 million operating budget request for fiscal 2010 to be submitted to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved the final conceptual design and budget for construction of the Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment.
Caleb Daughhetee, a junior history major from Charleston, Mo., and a cadet in the Air Force ROTC Professional Officers Corps at Southeast Missouri State University, was recognized by Air Force leadership as a distinguished graduate (Top Gun) of his flight at Air Force ROTC's Field Training.
There will be a special community outreach event in which Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will be performing musical numbers from “The 1940’s Radio Hour” for Saxony Village residents.
Southeast Missouri State University has broken another enrollment record with total undergraduate and graduate student enrollment standing at 10,814 for the fall 2008 semester.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider approving a conceptual design and budget for the Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment when it meets at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Clark Room on the fourth floor of the Drury Plaza Hotel, Fourth and Market Streets, in St. Louis.
Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Agriculture is hosting the fourth “Agriculture Educational Field Day” from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Charles L. Hutson Horticulture Greenhouse and Agriculture Research Center facilities.
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee at Southeast Missouri State University will hold several open forums, both on campus and in the region this fall in which individuals are invited to offer their input on objectives currently drafted by the Steering Committee for each of the plan's five priorities.
The registration deadline is Sept. 25 for the special one-day seminar, "Retooling for Economic Change," to be presented by national speaker Ron Crouch on Friday, Oct. 3, at Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music is proud to present a Faculty Showcase Series performance in October. This performances will feature outstanding University educators who have performed both nationally and abroad.
Nine area 2008 graduates have been awarded one-year Crisp Bootheel Education Center (CBEC) Incentive Scholarships to attend SouUtheast Missouri State University-Malden.
Kent Library’s Athenaeum Fall Series and the Baptist Student Union will welcome back Southeast Missouri State University alumnus Edward “Ned” Walsh as he presents “Cuba: Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow” at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 7, in Sadie’s Place in Kent Library on the Southeast campus.
The Department of Nursing at Southeast Missouri State University is celebrating 50 years of nursing education during Homecoming events Oct. 25 on campus.
Connie Hebert of Cape Girardeau, interim director of the Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment, has been appointed by Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt to the Missouri Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Center for Faulkner Studies will host a conference on the literary works of William Faulkner and Kate Chopin Oct. 2-4 in the University Center.
If you are planning a trip or a honeymoon and always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has just the answer.
Disability Support Services in association with Educational Access Programs, the Office of Residence Life, the Office of Equity and Diversity Issues, and the Dean of Students of Southeast Missouri State University are proud to present "The Phoenix Factor with John O’Leary" Oct. 1 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Neal Boyd, a Southeast Missouri State University alumnus from Sikeston, Mo., is among 10 final contestants scheduled to appear at 7 p.m. tonight, Sept. 17, on NBC's "America's Got Talent."
Eiko Owada, professor of American literature at Waseda University in Tokyo, has been selected as the 2008 BioKyowa Visiting Japanese Scholar at Southeast Missouri State University’s Center for Faulkner Studies.
The jazz ensembles of Southeast Missouri State University will perform for the first time this semester from 8 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19 at Buckner’s Brewpub in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Award-Winning Global News Show Broadens National Dialogue
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Southeast Public Radio announces plans to air Public Radio International's (PRI) "The World" an international news program from PRI that links global events to American concerns. "The World" will begin airing weekdays, Sept. 29, following "Afternoon Classics."
The Sultans of Swing, the faculty jazz combo from Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Music, a division of the Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts, will present their first jazz jam of the year on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 7-10 p.m. at Buckner’s Brewpub in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State University Athletics is inviting all Southeast students to participate in an online athletic interest survey beginning Sept. 22.
The Department of Art at Southeast Missouri State University is pleased to present an exhibit of contemporary portraiture by Jamie Adams. Works in this exhibition include paintings from two recent series: “misfitted men,” a group of self-portraits suggesting a collective time-line, and “jeannie,” paintings that center on the Euro-American film “Breathless” (A bout de Souffle by Jean-Luc Godard).
Events are scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus to celebrate National Archaeology Month and National Hunting and Fishing Day.
Representatives of the Missouri Research Corporation (MRC) presented a final report of the Operation Jump-Start Community Leadership Program Sept. 4 at the monthly Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Soledad O'Brien, anchor and special correspondent for CNN: Special Investigations Unit, will take questions from the media, at a news conference planned for 6:50 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Show Me Center Media Room.
Southeast Missouri State University's regional campuses in Kennett, Malden and Sikeston, Mo., are enjoying increased freshmen enrollment as fall semester classes get under way.
Southeast Missouri State University will again team up with KMOX Radio this year in presenting the KMOX Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award at Southeast Missouri State University.
The “Development of Solar” was the topic at the COMMrades’ Fall 2008 Speakers Showcase held Sept. 4 in the University Center Ballroom at Southeast Missouri State University.
Robert Hamblin, professor of English and director of the Center for Faulkner Studies at Southeast Missouri State University, is co-author of a new book on Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner.
The Student Recreation Center (SRC)-South will close at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, due to the scheduled football game on Thursday evening at Houck Stadium.
Students planning to graduate from Southeast Missouri State University within the next year are encouraged to attend a "Countdown to Commencement" session planned on campus during September.
A news conference is planned for 3 p.m. Sept. 9 during which the Southeast Missouri State University Press will announce a major book contract with a top boxing authority.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University announced today that Shane Conti, a graduate student from Pawcatuck, Conn., has been named "Recreation Services Employee of the Month” for August.
Little more than one month ago, Dennis Courtney’s landmark production of “Fiddler on the Roof” opened in Tel Aviv, Israel, as the official theatrical production for the 60th Anniversary of the State of Israel. Presented in Hebrew (Courtney had to work through an interpreter), the $10 million production is expected to run for no less than four years.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum will sponsor a lecture about American Indian astronomy entitled "Skywatchers of Ancient North America" on Tuesday, Sept.9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Glenn Convocation Center at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus.
Presented by the Department of Theatre & Dance, “The 1940’s Radio Hour” will run Wednesday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 5 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
While many high school teachers around the nation were taking time off to enjoy summer vacation, four educators from southeast Missouri were learning and teaching at the national REAL Entrepreneurship Institute in Sunset Beach, N.C.
Job hunters often need all the help they can get, whether they’re recent college graduates or those seeking to make a mid-life career change. Southeast’s Department of Career Linkages is providing this assistance and more.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music is proud to present Faculty Showcase Series performances in September. These performances will feature outstanding University educators who have performed both nationally and abroad.
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee appointed by the Board of Regents at Southeast Missouri State University will hold open meetings at noon Sept. 3 in Academic Hall Room 205 and at noon Sept. 12 in the Board of Regents Room of the University Center.
The Missouri Research Corporation and the Center for Economic and Business Research, in cooperation with many partners, are hosting “Retooling for Economic Change” on Friday, Oct. 3, at Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston.
Tickets are on sale now to one of the most exciting experiences to come to Cape Girardeau, Mo., or anywhere for that matter. Two performances of “STOMP” (created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas) will take place at the Southeast Missouri State University, River Campus, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, and Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m., in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall in the Cultural Arts Center.
Beginning freshmen enrollment at Southeast Missouri State University is up .9 percent to 1, 842 from last year's record setting beginning freshman class, according to a preliminary report compiled after the first full day of classes of the fall 2008 semester.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum is seeking volunteer docents at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus this fall.
U.S. News Best Colleges is announcing today that Southeast Missouri State University is again on its list of the best master’s degree- granting institutions in the Midwest.
"Diversity: On TV, Behind the Scenes, and In Our Lives," will be the topic of a presentation by Soledad O'Brien, anchor and special correspondent for CNN: Special Investigations Unit, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Show Me Center.
Work has been ongoing in a number of areas on campus this summer as Southeast Missouri State University prepares for students returning for the start of fall 2008 semester classes which begin Aug. 25.
The Southeast Innovation Center at Southeast Missouri State University is proud to announce the graduation of 18 entrepreneurs from the Operation Jump-Start training course taught by staff at Southeastern Illinois College’s Workforce & Illinois Small Business Development Center (WISBDC) of Harrisburg, Ill.
The Southeast Missouri State University community will be glued to their television sets Tuesday, Aug. 26, as Southeast Missouri State University alumnus, Neal E. Boyd ’01, is scheduled to appear live on the NBC series "America’s Got Talent."
Archie Sprengel, director of operations and systems support at Southeast Missouri State University, has been named assistant vice president for Information Technology at Southeast.
Fifty new faculty members at Southeast Missouri State University are participating in a five-day workshop through Aug. 15 designed to acquaint them with the University and the Southeast Missouri region.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum will host a welcome back ice cream social Aug. 26 at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University is one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest according to The Princeton Review. The New York City-based education services company selected the school as one of 159 institutions it recommends in its "Best in the Midwest" section on its web site feature 2009 Best Colleges: Region by Region.
"Gary Lang: Out Standing Time" will open Aug. 15, and be on display until October 12, 2008 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University will welcome its new students to campus with a full plate of activities beginning Aug. 21 that will culminate with the start of fall semester classes on Aug. 25.
Dr. Sam Duncan of Jackson, Mo., former district-level administrator and director of state and federal programs with the Jackson R-2 School District, and Angie Wilson of Kelso, Mo., community relations manager with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), have been named development officers in the University Advancement office at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University’s international student population is expected to leap dramatically this year as the University welcomes at least 103 new international students in the fall.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University announced today that Elaine Fisher, a senior from St. Peters, Mo., has been named Student Employee of the Month for July.
The Department of Recreation Services announced this week that the Student Aquatic Center (SAQ) Leisure Pool will be closed from Monday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 10 for maintenance work.
If you’ve ever read a cyberpunk novel, you’re probably familiar with terms such as “nanotechnology” and “molecular assembler.” It is, thus far, impossible to create matter out of thin air; nonetheless, nanotechnology is a quickly developing field of science. Three students from Southeast’s Department of Physics and Engineering Physics are completing National Science Foundation funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) internships this summer, and two of the three students are working with those once-fictionalized concepts
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that Lauren Lubiewski, a Southeast senior from St. Ann, Mo., has been named the “Recreation Services Employee of the Month” for July.
The story of a William Carlos Williams poem donated last year to Southeast Missouri State University has been published in a commemorative volume issued by the University’s Press.
Southeast Missouri State University chemistry professor Dr. Rachel Morgan Theall has been awarded a $100,000 grant under the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Discovery Corps Fellowships program to conduct research relating to attitudes and understanding of forensic science and teaching forensic science concepts.
Shad Burner, coordinator of marketing for the Alumni Association and the Southeast Missouri University Foundation, has been named director of Alumni Services at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Golden Eagles Marching Band and the Studio Jazz Ensemble will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, on Academic Terraces on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Health on Wheels (S.H.O.W.) Mobile recently was presented with the Community Partnership Award at the Third Annual Obesity Conference held in Sikeston, Mo., in recognition of the program’s outstanding support and collaboration. From left are Sandy Ortiz, program manager of the S.H.O.W. Mobile; Dr. Loretta Prater, dean of the College of Health and Human Services; and Cynthia Dean, chief executive officer of the Missouri Bootheel Regional Consortium, Inc.
Karen Grebing, director of marketing and development with University Advancement at Southeast Missouri State University, has been named director of Marketing and University Relations at Southeast.
Warren Skinner, assistant director for Career Linkages at Southeast Missouri State University, is one of three Missouri representatives to graduate from the Delta Regional Authority Leadership Program in Little Rock, Ark.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a conceptual design for the future Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment and selected a site for the facility on the grounds of the former Washington School in Cape Girardeau.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider approving proposed fiscal 2009 operating budgets for the University and its auxiliary units, and a conceptual design and location of an Autism Center when it meets July 8.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a policy limiting the use of tobacco products on University property to designated areas.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents July 8 granted post-professorial merit to 31 faculty members and promoted 11 faculty members to the rank of professor, nine to the rank of associate professor with tenure, and four to the rank of associate professor. Seven others received non-tenure track merit.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today appointed Frank Stokes of St. Clair, Mo., to the Missouri Research Corporation (MRC) Board.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a $96.6 million operating budget for the University and $29.9 million in auxiliary operating budgets, both for fiscal year 2009, the year which began July 1.
Southeast Missouri State University Harrison College of Business students placed twice within the top 10 in this year’s Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Internship Program. Southeast’s team placed eighth overall, and The Qualy Group, which is based in St. Louis and jointly works with The Hahs Group in Cape Girardeau, placed first in network offices.
Eighth grade student Matthew Thompson will perform a special benefit concert July 16 for the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming tour to China in May of 2009.
Cindie Jeter-Yanow, instructor of mass communication at Southeast Missouri State University, has recently been named to the forthcoming 2009 edition of Who’s Who in America.
Children seen around the campus of Southeast Missouri State University this month are soaking up knowledge during the lazy days of summer. The Horizons Youth Summer Enrichment program has offered them lots of fun while growing familiar with academic areas such as biology, chemistry and musical theatre production. In fact, they may have forgotten they were “learning.”
Sam Blackwell, former managing editor and a columnist with the Southeast Missourian, has been named the new advisor of The Arrow, the student newspaper at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University has notified about 800 of its students that a former University employee recently was found in possession of computer data files containing their names and Social Security numbers.
A news teleconference with Josephine R. Potuto, chair of the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions, is scheduled for 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 18, in the University Center Program Lounge. The purpose of the teleconference is to discuss decisions concerning Southeast Missouri State University's women's and men's basketball programs.
The Innovation Center at Southeast Missouri State University was honored as the Small Business Advocate of the Year at the 2008 Legislative Breakfast today at Southeastern Illinois College.
Southeast Missouri State University communication students were honored June 7 in Kansas City, Mo., for winning several Missouri Broadcast Education Association awards, including five first place awards.
Southeast Missouri State University will be presented with the Small Business Advocate of the Year Award at the 2008 Legislative Breakfast June 17 at Southeastern Illinois College.
Southeast Missouri State University students may begin registering for 2008-2009 preferred, perimeter and evening parking permits beginning July 7 with a lottery system based on student seniority to determine distribution of the preferred decals
Southeast Public Radio at Southeast Missouri State University won its first Missouri Broadcasters Association Award June 7 in Kansas City, Mo., for its "Almost Yesterday" series.
Patty Eck, academic affairs support specialist in the Office of the Provost at Southeast Missouri State University, was honored June 7 by the Missouri Division of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in the Southeast Missouri State University’s Harrison College of Business will offer a new program aimed at promoting entrepreneurship education among elementary and secondary students and teachers.
The Southern Illinois Music Festival, a musical outreach of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, comes this year to Southeast Missouri State University for the first time ever with an orchestra performance at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25.
The Golden Eagles Marching Band of Southeast Missouri State University has been selected as the featured performing group in August at the prestigious Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Tony Smee of Cape Girardeau hopes the nationally acclaimed group, The Gibson Brothers, will be the first of many such shows to perform at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Child Care Resource and Referral, United Way/Success by Six and Bank of Missouri presented the third annual Outstanding Early Childhood Award May 17 at the Annual Provider Appreciation Brunch, held at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Recreation Services is offering one free session of Redhawks Kids Camp (RKC) to children who register for four RKC sessions.
Spartech Plastics of Cape Girardeau, Mo., recently made a donation to Southeast Missouri State University for the purchase of a low power optical microscope and surface analysis system.
Residents from throughout the region interested in plant and animal fossils are invited to participate in Ecological History Day June 21 at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center.
The History Channel has awarded Southeast Missouri State University a $10,000 Save Our History grant to partner with Franklin Elementary School in Cape Girardeau on a project titled "Digging Up Buried History: Documentation and Preservation of Old Lorimier Cemetery." Students will be presenting their research in a special production that will be filmed by Video Services and forwarded to the History Channel.
Elected officials, members of economic development organization boards, volunteers and anyone interested in economic development are encouraged to attend a one-day workshop Friday, May 30, titled “The Fundamentals of Economic Development.”
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus will host two noon hour special guest presentations in June.
Season ticket sales open to the public May 28 for the 2008-2009 season of the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University. This second season promises another year of outstanding performances by the departments of Music, and Theatre and Dance, as well as professional touring companies.
A once hidden gem has found its way back home thanks to an Illinois man and a donation from the Cape Girardeau County Genealogical Society and the Southeast Missouri State University Center for Regional History.
Lindsey Crow of Dexter, Mo., has been awarded the BEC Incentive Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University-Malden for the 2008-2009 academic year.
A May graduate of Southeast Missouri State University recently received an Award of Excellence from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Due to a water leak in a domestic cold water supply line, the Student Recreation Center (SRC)-North and the Student Aquatic Center will be closed on Wednesday, May 14.
Residents from across the region interested in learning more about asthma are invited to "Get Asthma Ready" May 24 in Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau during Asthma Awareness Month.
Matthew Smith of Risco, Mo., has been awarded the Jean Provance Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University-Malden for the 2008-2009 academic year.
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee appointed by the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will hold an open meeting at 11:30 a.m. May 9 in Room 305 at the River Campus.
Heather Knotts of Campbell, Mo., has been awarded the Val and Helen Mitchell Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University-Malden for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Travis Miller of Gideon, Mo., has been awarded the William Nolan-Linda Matthews Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University-Malden for the 2008-2009 academic year.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has named Joseph Binkley, a senior from St. Louis, and Amy Guignon, a junior from Brentwood, Mo., student employees of the month for April.
Spring commencement at Southeast Missouri State University is planned for 2 p.m. May 10 in the Show Me Center arena. Some candidates for graduation have reported interesting feature stories about themselves.
A Southeast Missouri State University assistant professor of history has recently penned a new book on Louis Houck, often called the “Father of Southeast Missouri.”
One hundred ninety-four students were inducted into the Southeast Missouri State University chapter of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society for first-year students in a ceremony April 20 at Academic Auditorium.
Mitchell Burchell of Clarkton, Mo., has been awarded the John Howell Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University-Malden for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Kenneth W. Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, will be the featured speaker May 22 at the kindergarten graduation ceremonies at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
A student from Southeast Missouri State University’s Harrison College of Business recently finished third in an international marketing and management competition.
A total of 1,082 students – 905 undergraduates and 177 graduate students -- will receive their degrees at spring commencement exercises at 2 p.m. May 10 in the Show Me Center at Southeast Missouri State.
Debbie Landgraf, Linda Gosche, and Kathy Brown, all long-time teachers in the Center for Child Studies in the Department of Human Environmental Studies at Southeast Missouri State University, are retiring at the end of the spring 2008 semester.
The Southeast Innovation Center, a project of the Missouri Research Corporation on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University, is partnering to offer entrepreneurship training in collaboration with Southeastern Illinois College’s Workforce & Illinois Small Business Development Center of Harrisburg, Ill.
The Department of Art at Southeast Missouri State University will present its Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graduating Seniors Exhibition May 2-11 in the River Campus Art Gallery in the Seminary Building at Southeast’s River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Guitar Ensemble will perform its final concert of the year at 7:30 p.m. May 1 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast’s River Campus. Admission is free.
An Oakville High School student who has excelled academically and is committed to serving his community was named the recipient today of the sixth annual Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award by Southeast Missouri State University.
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee appointed by the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will hold an open meeting at noon April 30 in Academic Hall Auditorium.
John Mansfield of Kennett, Mo., has been awarded the Bootheel Education Center (BEC) Advisory Council Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University-Malden for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Justin Hyten of Dexter, Mo., has been awarded the Bootheel Education Center (BEC) Advisory Council Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University-Malden for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Outdoor Nature Classroom to be Newest Addition to Center
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Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus isn’t the only part of the University boasting a new art studio. Original works of art also are being created in a studio in the Scully building on the main campus, masterpieces which now line the walls surrounding the Center for Child Studies, where the artwork is being created.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved the design and budget for a new residence hall and agreed to issue bonds to finance construction of the new facility.
Thanks to a recent Southeast Missouri State University graduate and Southeast's Residence Hall Association, underprivileged children at the Cofradia Bilingual School in Honduras have received 10 boxes filled with more than 800 school supplies.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus is offering free training for volunteer docents this spring.
The rural communities of southeast Missouri invite you to join them April 26-27 as they celebrate spring with good food, festivals, music, dancing, crafts, living history events, camping, scenic vistas and more during the 18th Annual Mississippi River Valley Scenic Drive.
There will be a Ribbon Cutting and open house to celebrate the new dental hygiene program and facilities at Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider approving the design and budget for a new residence hall at Broadway and Henderson when it meets via teleconference April 22.
The Speech & Hearing Clinic Waiting Room in the Department of Communication Disorders at Southeast Missouri State University was named for Dr. Mary Ann Trombetta Vogelsang during a dedication and naming ceremony April 18.
Sara Moses of St. Louis, Mo., a child survivor of the Holocaust, will visit Southeast Missouri State University April 30 and present the keynote address at the 2008 Holocaust Remembrance Program.
A lecture titled “Identity and Discord in the Art of Frida Kahlo” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. May 1 in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center, 518 S. Fountain St., at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
A professor and dean of the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Nursing will discuss "The Next 50 Years of Nursing Education" at the Rosemary Berkel Crisp Memorial Nursing Lecture April 25 at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association recently presented the 2008 Southeast Salutes award to six outstanding alumni from the St. Louis area and a Distinguished Service Award to a life-long friend of the University April 16.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum will present "Cardinal Points/Puntos Cardinales: A Survey of Contemporary Latino and Latin American Art from the Sprint Nextel Art Collection" May 11 to July 22.
Dr. Margaret Noe, associate chancellor for access and equal opportunity and associate professor of educational leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield has been named dean of the College of Education at Southeast Missouri State University.
A grand opening ceremony and open house today celebrated the unveiling of the new Information Commons in Kent Library at Southeast Missouri State University.
A team of students from Southeast Missouri State University’s Harrison College of Business recently finished third in an international case competition at Coventry University in Coventry, England.
The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation at Southeast Missouri State University in cooperation with the PTA of Alma Schrader Elementary School is sponsoring “Walk to School Day” on Wednesday, April 30.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has named Kristen Miller, a senior from Wentzville, Mo., as Employee of the Month for March.
Kaleigh Ellsworth of Malden, Mo., has been awarded the Sheriff Jim Elliott Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University-Malden for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Ronald Shapiro, expert negotiator, sports agent, attorney, educator, New York Times bestselling author and civic leader, will present, “Dare to Prepare: How to Win Before You Begin” May 1 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Dr. Robert Hamblin, professor of English and director of the Center for Faulkner Studies at Southeast Missouri State University, will deliver a series of literary lectures in Taiwan in May.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music is proud to present the “Southeast Showcase” April 29, an event highlighting the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra, including winners of its Concerto and Aria Competition, in combination with the Choral Union and University Choir.
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University will present the final jazz concert of the year on Tuesday, April 22, featuring their two acclaimed big bands, Studio Jazz and Jazz Lab.
Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Music will present the Claire Kuebler Flute Recital at 7:30 p.m. April 11 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Dr. James Stapleton, assistant professor of business and marketing education in Southeast’s Donald L. Harrison College of Business, has been appointed as director of the University’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.
Southeast Public Radio has added "All Songs Considered," National Public Radio’s (NPR) popular eclectic music program, to its schedule. The program began airing at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 4.
One hundred thirty kindergarteners and fourth graders from Jefferson Elementary School will have the chance to experience “college” life for a day when they visit the Southeast Missouri State University campus April 16.
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee appointed by the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will hold an open meeting at 9:30 a.m. April 14 in the University Center Board of Regents Room.
Listeners will continue to hear Southeast Public Radio at the same place on the dial – KRCU 90.9 FM in Cape Girardeau and KSEF 88.9 FM in Farmington -- but its studio and offices have relocated.
Dedication and naming of the Dr. Mary Ann Trombetta Vogelsang Speech & Hearing Clinic Waiting Room in the Department of Communication Disorders at Southeast Missouri State University will take place on Friday, April 18.
Due to a water main break this morning, the City of Cape Girardeau has issued a precautionary boil water order that affects a large part of the city including the University’s main campus and River Campus. While water service has been restored to most of the affected area, the city recommends that water be boiled vigorously for three minutes prior to use, particularly in buildings which experienced a drop in water pressure as a result of the break. The order is in effect until 5 p.m. Sunday unless otherwise notified. Below is information on the boil water order as issued by the City of Cape Girardeau.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music Band Program will hold its final concert of the season entitled “Dances, Dances, and More Dances" at 7:30 p.m. April 24 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall in the Cultural Arts Center located on the River Campus.
The Department of Music will present Opera Americana, three one-act operas by American composers, at 7:30 p.m. April 17-18 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Southeast Brass Quintet will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. April 8 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra returns to Southeast Missouri State University April 13 for the first time in 18 years to perform a program of popular and melodic classical works.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Art will present its Annual Art Student Juried Art Exhibition April 4-25 in the River Campus Art Gallery in the Seminary Building at Southeast’s River Campus.
While most students look forward to spring break as a week of rest, relaxation, and fun in the sun, 31 Southeast Missouri State University students traveled to two destinations last month, rolled up their sleeves and went to work.
Southeast Missouri State University and the Global Strategy Institute of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) are hosting “The Next America,” a unique, half-day seminar that will address how significant social, economic, environmental, and political issues will impact the United States and its role as a global citizen in the next 20 years.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum will sponsor a lecture on the “Deindustrialization of America,” April 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum will sponsor a lecture entitled “Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his Letter from the Birmingham Jail,” April 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum will sponsor a lecture entitled “Springfield and Winchester: Story of Little Big Horn,” April 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Glenn Convocation Center at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus.
"Presidential Practice: The Rhetorical Challenge of Campaigning" will be the topic of the annual H.O. Grauel Lecture April 8 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University continues to bring cooperative education to Southeast Missouri with a new dental hygiene program now offered at Southeast Missouri State University - Sikeston. The program, offered through Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) in cooperation with Southeast, will fill a need for qualified dental hygienists in the region.
A healthy dose of competition has developed a great camaraderie among the faculty and Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate students in the Harrison College of Business at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri State University Press will release its newest book, Mortal Shield, a crime-fiction thriller, with a booksigning planned for 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in the University Center lobby.
An exhibit of artifacts and documents related to the life of Napoleon I of France (1769-1821) from the collection of Don and Rubye Kraft, will open at 3:30 p.m. April 9 in Kent Library at Southeast Missouri State University.
The School of Polytechnic Studies at Southeast Missouri State University will host an open house from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5, in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building on the Southeast campus.
Associated Electric Cooperative's (AECI) New Madrid Power Plant, located near New Madrid, Mo., has made a gift to provide two $1,250 annual scholarships to students attending Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston.
Despite record-setting rainfall in Cape Girardeau earlier this week and resulting flooding in Cape Girardeau and nearby counties, the Southeast Missouri State University campus has not been impacted except for a few relatively minor leaks, primarily in building basements during the height of the deluge.
A selection of William Faulkner materials collected by Jane Isbell Haynes, a noted Faulkner scholar, and recently donated to Southeast Missouri State University is currently on exhibit in the Center for Faulkner Studies in Kent Library.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music is proud to present the University Choir and Cantus Choralis at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning smash-hit comedy, "Biloxi Blues," at 7:30 p.m. April 10-12 and April 18-19 and at 2 p.m. April 20 at the River Campus.
The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology (IET) at Southeast Missouri State University recently received donations from Time Warner Telecom (formerly Xspedius Communications) of St. Louis and Falcon Communication of Malden, Mo., to support its Telecommunications and Computer Networking program.
In conjunction with the new Student Aquatic Center, the Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University is offering Lifeguard Certification and Recertification Classes this spring for students and community members before the summer swimming season starts.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that Travis Vancil, a senior from Crystal City, Mo., has been named Student Employee of the Month for February.
Researching Bootheel Man: Federal Law, Indians and Archaeologists
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Local author and Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle will give the annual Beckwith Lecture March 18 at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class March 27-30.
The Southeast Missouri Department of Music’s faculty ensemble, Sultans of Swing, will offer a jazz combo performance from 7-10 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, and Thursday, April 10, in Buckner’s Brewpub in downtown Cape Girardeau.
The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Southeast Missouri State University is inviting counselors, directors, and instructors who teach math, science, computer and industrial technology related subjects to attend a program March 27 entitled “Exploring the World of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Southeast.”
Junior high and high school students from across the region participated in the National History Day in Missouri District 9 Contest March 7 at Southeast Missouri State University.
An exhibit of artifacts and documents related to the life of Napoleon I of France (1769-1821) from the collection of Don and Rubye Kraft will open at 3:30 p.m. March 26 in Kent Library at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music is proud to present the Southeast Percussion Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. March 18 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall in the Cultural Arts Center located on the River Campus.
Students at Southeast Missouri State University have been saving lives with paper and pen, raising more than $41,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2007-2008.
Southeast Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri Hospital joined forces today in a new partnership that will extend the reach of the mobile health center, Southeast Health On Wheels, known as the S.H.O.W. Mobile.
Twenty-eight residents of the Missouri Bootheel graduated Feb. 26 from the six-week Operation Jump-Start entrepreneurial training program, the first step in a process toward them owning their own businesses.
The award-winning talents of Southeast Missouri State University’s mass communication advertising, public relations and radio students were recently demonstrated at a regional advertising competition.
Metro columnist with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, will present the Department of Communication’s Michael Davis Lecture March 19 at Southeast Missouri Sylvester Brown Jr., State University.
Penguin jokes, lightbulb jokes, political, knock-knock, tasteless — once again, it’s time for "A Prairie Home Companion’s annual laugh fest: The Joke Show. There are two chances to get in on the fun: Saturday, March 8 at 5 p.m. -- with a repeat broadcast Sunday, March 9 at 1 p.m. on Southeast Public Radio.
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee appointed by the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will hold an open meeting at 9:30 a.m. March 5 in the University Center Board of Regents Room.
News conference to announce a new partnership between Southeast Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri Hospital regarding the operation of the mobile health unit, Southeast Health On Wheels, known as the S.H.O.W. Mobile.
The Department of Art is pleased to present "Pattie Chalmers: Ceramic Artist" March 7-28 in the River Campus Art Gallery in the Seminary Building at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The National History Day in Missouri district contest will once again be hosted by Southeast Missouri State University March 7 in the University Center.
Art Pricing Methods will be the topic of a free lecture March 4 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology (IET) at Southeast Missouri State University recently received donations from Time Warner Telecom (formerly Xspedius Communications) of St. Louis and Falcon Communication of Malden, Mo., to support its Telecommunications and Computer Networking program.
Brennan “Kyle” Swallow, a second-year graduate student pursuing a master of natural science in biology degree, has been awarded the James D. Chambers Memorial Scholarship by the Missouri chapter of the Wildlife Society.
The Student Recreation Centers and the Student Aquatic Center at Southeast Missouri State University will operate on shortened hours during spring break, beginning March 8 through March 16.
Dr. Susan Gonders, professor of mass communication at Southeast Missouri State University, has been appointed to a second term on the Educational Affairs Committee of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Southeast Public Radio announces plans to air five new programs in the "Radio Lab" series, an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds and stories. In each episode, "Radio Lab" experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music. "Radio Lab" will air Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., beginning on March 2.
Who can best rally college students to effectively manage their own finances? On Feb. 28, Southeast will call in “The Money Coach” Lynette Khalfani-Cox to do just that.
Southeast Missouri State University - Sikeston, Southeast - Kennett, Southeast - Malden and the Perryville Higher Education Center will be closed Friday, Feb. 22 due to inclement weather. All classes are canceled and offices are closed.
Due to inclement weather Southeast Missouri State University will be operating on a delayed start Feb. 22. Offices will open and classes will begin at 10 a.m.
Due to inclement weather, a presentation titled "The Moral and Community Connection Between Islam and Christianity" has been canceled for tonight, Thursday, Feb. 21. The event had been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in Glenn Auditorium of Dempster Hall and was sponsored by the Southeast Muslim Student Association.
Due to inclement weather, a presentation titled "Remembering the Road to Brown: Four Social Engineers in the Fight for Civil Rights" to have been presented Feb. 21 by Dr. Debra Miles, has been postponed.
Due to inclement weather, offices will be closed all day, and all classes are cancelled for today, Thursday, Feb. 21. Southeast's regional campuses in Kennett, Sikeston and Malden, along with the Perryville Higher Education Center, will be closed all day as well.
Kent Library on the Cape Girardeau campus, however, will be open from noon to 5 p.m. today.
As part of the continuing upgrading of recreational facilities at Southeast Missouri State University, the Department of Recreation Services has announced that the East Gymnasium of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) –North will be closed March 10 to May 1 for a complete floor replacement.
University Child Development Center at Sikeston Launching New Facility
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Children in the University Child Development Center at Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston will be able to see and touch nature in a new way in the near future.
Ten area high school seniors graduating in May 2008 will be awarded one-year Crisp Bootheel Education Center (CBEC) Incentive Scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University-Malden under a new scholarship program approved Jan. 31 by the CBEC Advisory Council.
"Corporate Wellness in a Fast Food World" will be the topic of a presentation March 5 by Elizabeth David, wellness director for Chick-fil-A Corporate Headquarters.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Theatre & Dance and US Bank NA is proud to present the First Annual Faculty/Guest Artist-Choreographed Spring “Dance-apalooza 2008” Concert Feb. 28-March 2 at the River Campus.
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University will present a concert of music for flute and guitar on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Shuck Recital Hall at the River Campus.
There will be an opportunity for media to interview James Carville and Mary Matalin Feb. 19 in connection with their scheduled presentation at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today amended the original charter for the Lift for Life Academy, a St. Louis charter school, adding grades 9 through 12 to its present grades 6 to 8 over the next four years.
Speaker Rod Jetton-Marble Hill and Rep. Ellen Brandom, R-Sikeston, honored Judy Buck as an Outstanding Missourian this week on the floor of the Missouri House of Representatives.
A faculty percussion recital by Dr. Shane Mizicko, assistant professor of music at Southeast Missouri State University, has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri Music Academy will offer a class this spring especially for children, zero to three years of age, and their parents. The class, titled “Excellence from the Start,” is a spin-off of the Academy’s Suzuki program for older children.
A strategic planning open forum will be the focus of a meeting of the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents scheduled for Feb. 18 on the University campus.
Amy Blackman, director of the Southeast Missouri State University Child Enrichment Center has been selected to serve on a national advisory committee to create state standards for early childhood education.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music and the Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts are proud to present the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra concert of music entitled, “Carnival of the Animals" March 4 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Cultural Arts Center located on the River Campus.
Kent Library and the Center for Health and Counseling at Southeast Missouri State University will be open on a different schedule from the rest of the Cape Girardeau campus today and tomorrow.
Due to the winter weather conditions that have impacted the Cape Girardeau area as a result of the ice storm, the Autism Advisory Panel's meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m. today, Feb. 13, has been cancelled.
The "Ring of Fire" performance scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 13, will go on as planned at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus.
Due to the ongoing winter weather conditions caused by the ice storm that impacted the Cape Girardeau area, Southeast's regional campuses in Kennett, Sikeston and Malden, Mo., and at the Perryville Higher Education Center will close for the rest of today, Wednesday, Feb. 13. Because connectivity for ITV classes at those sites is necessary through the main Cape Girardeau campus, it is necessary for those sites to close until the Cape Girardeau campus reopens. The regional campuses will reopen at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14.
Due to the ongoing winter weather conditions caused by the ice storm that impacted the Cape Girardeau area, Southeast Missouri State University will now open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14.
The Michael Davis Lecture scheduled for noon Feb. 13 at Southeast Missouri State University has been postponed due to the ice storm impacting the Cape Girardeau area.
Due to weather conditions, the news conference scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Southeast Missouri Hospital concerning a new partnership between Southeast Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri Hospital regarding the operation of the mobile health unit, Southeast Health On Wheels, known as the S.H.O.W. Mobile, has been postponed.
Southeast's regional campuses in Kennett and Malden will be open under normal operating hours on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston will operate on a delayed start, opening at 10 a.m. The Perryville Higher Education Center will be open as usual, although Mineral Area College classes held at Perryville are cancelled for Wednesday, Feb. 13. Southeast Missouri State University ITV classes at Kennett, Malden, Sikeston and Perryville will begin at 1 p.m.
Due to the ice storm that has impacted the area, Southeast Missouri State University's main campus in Cape Girardeau will operate on a delayed start on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Classes will begin and offices will open at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13.
Due to inclement weather, Southeast Missouri State University - Sikeston, Southeast - Malden, Southeast - Kennett, and the Perryville Higher Education Center are closed today, Tuesday, Feb. 12. All classes are canceled and offices are closed.
Due to inclement weather, the Cape Girardeau campus of Southeast Missouri State University will be closed tdoay, Tuesday, Feb. 12. All classes are canceled and offices are closed.
Due to inclement weather, the lecture "DeSoto and the Death of the Mississippians," scheduled to be presented Feb. 12 at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus has been postponed.
Due to inclement weather, Southeast Missouri State University-Malden is closing at noon Monday, Feb. 11. All classes after noon and all evening classes are cancelled.
Due to inclement weather, Southeast Missouri State University-Kennett and Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston are closing at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11. All classes after 11 a.m. and all evening classes are cancelled.
Due to inclement weather, Southeast Missouri State University will close at 11 a.m. today. All classes after 11 a.m. and all evening classes are cancelled for Monday, Feb. 11. All non-essential University employees are dismissed at 11 a.m. as well.
Guitarist Wayne Goins will join the Southeast Missouri State University popular jazz combo, the Sultans of Swing, for a performance on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, at Buckner’s Brewpub in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Dr. Gary Miller, professor of music and interim director of the Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts at Southeast Missouri State University, will present a faculty organ recital at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, in Old St. Vincent’s Church in Cape Girardeau.
There will be a news conference to announce a new partnership between Southeast Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri Hospital regarding the operation of the mobile health unit, Southeast Health On Wheels, known as the S.H.O.W. Mobile.
"DeSoto and the Death of the Mississippians," a lecture by James Phillips, will be presented Feb. 12 at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
A lecture titled "Remembering the Road to Brown: Four Social Engineers in the Fight for Civil Rights" will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Seminary Building Room 257 at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
"The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Autism Intervention" is the topic of a workshop to be given by Jana Rodgers, an experienced speech-language pathologist, Feb. 11 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Cape Girardeau-based Technology and Networking, Inc., a client of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southeast Missouri State University, was recognized with a legislative resolution during ceremonies Jan. 30 at the state capitol in Jefferson City, Mo.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music’s Studio Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band will perform a free concert at Buckner’s Brewpub from 8 to 11 p.m. on Friday evening, Feb. 8.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music is proud to present the Clark Terry/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival’s “Gala Jazz Concert” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music’s faculty jazz combo, Sultans of Swing, will perform on Friday, Feb. 1 from 7-10 p.m. at Buckner’s Brewpub in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A ribbon cutting and open house for the new dental hygiene program and facilities at Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston scheduled for 4 p.m. today, Jan. 31, has been postponed.
Due to inclement weather, the 10th anniversary celebration of Southeast Missouri State University - Sikeston planned for tonight, Jan. 31, has been postponed until Feb. 5.
Due to inclement weather, Southeast Public Radio has postponed its mid-winter soiree scheduled for tonight. The soiree has been rescheduled for next Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008.
Cafe Court will remain open for limited service until 7 p.m. today (Thursday). The current plan is to resume normal operating hours tomorrow (Friday), but please watch for announcements on the portal if weather does not permit a normal operation schedule. Please call University Scheduling at 651-2282 with questions.
The campus shuttle service on the main campus will cease running at 12:30 p.m. today (Thursday). The shuttle service to and from the River Campus will continue to run until 3:30 p.m. today but may not be running on time due to the weather conditions.
Due to inclement weather, Southeast Missouri State University is closing at 3:30 p.m. today, Jan. 31, and non-essential employees are dismissed at that time. Classes after 3:30 p.m. and all night classes will not be in session today.
Due to inclement weather, classes at Southeast Missouri State University's campuses at Sikeston, Kennett and Malden, and at the Perryville Higher Education Center will dismiss at noon today, Thursday, Jan. 31, and there will be no evening classes tonight. Students will be advised later concerning the status of Friday classes.
There will be a news conference to announce a new partnership between Southeast Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri Hospital regarding the operation of the mobile health unit, Southeast Health On Wheels, known as the S.H.O.W. Mobile.
Dr. Francisco Barrios, currently chair of the Department of Psychology at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, has been named dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Southeast Missouri State University.
Dr. Shane Mizicko, assistant professor of music at Southeast Missouri State University, will present a Faculty Percussion Recital at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University will begin offering swimming lessons Feb. 3 in the new Student Aquatic Center.
A tornado warning has been issued for Cape Girardeau County until 4:45 p.m. Please seek shelter in the lowest level of your building and away from windows. Stayed tuned to local radio station or to a NOAA Weather Radio for updates.
The voting record of young adults was the topic of the Department of Communication Spring 2008 Speakers Showcase Jan. 23 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Zahir Ahmed, former director of international education with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Oneonta, has been named executive director of the Office of International Education and Services at Southeast Missouri State University.
Sylvester Brown Jr., Metro columnist with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, will present the Department of Communication’s Michael Davis Lecture Feb. 13 at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Department of Theatre & Dance will present Beth Henley’s famed southern comedy, “Crimes of the Heart,” Feb. 5-10 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Art will present "Cyndi W. Walker: Printmaker Artist" Feb. 1-29 at the River Campus Art Gallery in the Seminary Building at Southeast's River Campus.
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee appointed by the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will hold an open meeting at 1 p.m. Jan. 25 in the University Center Board of Regents Room.
"Living and Learning with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome" will be the topic of two presentations in February sponsored by the Southeast Regional Professional Development Center (SE RPDC) at Southeast Missouri State University.
Michael and Linda Hudson of Keller, Texas, have established an endowed scholarship at Southeast Missouri State University in honor of their son, Mark, who passed away in November 2006.
Graduating high school seniors and their parents seeking college financial aid information, including assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form are invited to participate in Missouri's fifth annual College Goal Sunday planned for Feb. 10 at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston and at the Pemiscot County Career and Technology Center.
Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University this winter is offering a number of programs, including a youth soccer clinic, a first Fridays parent's night out, and youth, parent-child and adult swim lessons.
The Professional Learning Communities Southeast Center and the Southeast Regional Professional Development Center will host a seminar, “What It Means to Be a Professional Learning Community” Jan. 25 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri Single Reed Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Boone and Yoast will take questions from the media prior to a special “Conversation with the Coaches,” featuring Boone and Yoast, as well as Redhawks coaches, at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. A special screening of “Remember the Titans” will follow at 7:30 p.m. The event is free, and the community is invited to attend.
Groundwork for Southeast Missouri State University – Sikeston, originally called the Sikeston Area Higher Education Center, began more than 35 years ago, when Sikeston community members recognized a need for, and made a commitment to make higher education available in their community. Southeast Missouri State University has worked with the Sikeston community to help them realize this dream for more than two decades, ultimately resulting in the Sikeston campus. This month, the Sikeston campus celebrates its 10th anniversary and its continued growth and success in the Sikeston community.
Total enrollment at Southeast Missouri State University is up 2.9 percent, according to a preliminary report compiled after the first full day of classes of the spring 2008 semester.
Responding to preliminary application figures which indicate that Southeast Missouri State University will experience another record enrollment and unprecedented demand for residence hall rooms in fall 2008, the University will defer admission until the spring 2009 semester for some students who live more than 50 miles from Cape Girardeau and would require residence hall accommodations.
Southeast Missouri State University continues to bring cooperative education to Southeast Missouri with a new dental hygiene program now offered at Southeast Missouri State University - Sikeston. The program, offered through Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) in cooperation with Southeast, will fill a need for qualified dental hygienists in the region.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum and the Department of Art at Southeast Missouri State University will host the 30th Annual High School Art Exhibition, “Exhibiting Excellence,” beginning Jan. 27 in the Crisp Regional Museum at Southeast's River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Choral Union, a non-auditioned choral ensemble open to community and collegiate singers, will begin its spring rehearsals Jan. 22 at the River Campus in preparation for an April 29 performance of Jonathan Dove’s "Koethener Messe" and the “Hallelujah” from Beethoven’s "Christ on the Mount of Olives."
Dr. Victor Gummersheimer, chair of the Department of Mathematics and professor of mathematics at Southeast Missouri State University, recently was recognized by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) with a Certificate of Meritorious Service.
The new look of Southeast Missouri State University's Center for Student Involvement was featured as an "outstanding design" in the November edition of Penton Media's American School & University (AS&U) 2007 Architectural Portfolio.
Southeast Missouri State University faculty Flutist Paul Thompson will present a colorful program of music of the 18th century at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts proudly presents St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s "Swan Lake" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum is hosting a lecture, “Cape Girardeau: Then and Now,” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 10 in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast at Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded a Missouri Arts Council grant to bring in two guest artists who will be in residency teaching dance classes in January and choreography for the Dance-Apalooza 2008 faculty and guest artist dance concert Feb. 28–March 2.
The Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts proudly presents "The Producers," a Mel Brooks musical, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Nicholas Fiehler, a Southeast Missouri State University senior from Altenburg, Mo., has been awarded a Missouri Concrete Association (MCA) scholarship for the spring 2008 semester.
Main campus buildings at Southeast Missouri State University that have been without heat this week due to a planned steam outage will operate on a delayed start on Wednesday, Dec. 19, opening at 10 a.m.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today granted sabbatical leaves to two faculty members during a closed session meeting of the board.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a new criminal justice cohort at its four regional campuses for students interested in completing the last two years of the program's corrections option.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today reappointed Kathy Mangels, vice president for business and finance, as a University representative to the Show Me Center Board of Managers.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved the reappointed of Thomas Swayne Byrd as a University representative on the River Campus Board of Managers.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved contracting for architectural, engineering and construction management services to build a new residence hall at the corner of Broadway and Henderson streets.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a motion to proceed with the replacement of the HVAC system at Southeast Missouri State University – Sikeston.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a motion to discontinue co-generation of electricity at the campus power plant.
The Southeast Missouri University Foundation has purchased the Henderson House property at 373 N. Henderson for additional on-campus student housing, according to Dr. Dennis Holt, vice president for administration and enrollment management.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider approving plans to proceed with architectural, engineering and construction management services for a new residence hall at Henderson and Broadway when it meets at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 in the north meeting room of the Show Me Center.
A ribbon cutting will be held for the new Student Aquatic Center. The new $8.5 million, 31,922-square-foot facility is built on the northwest corner of the Student Recreation Center-North along New Madrid Street on the north end of campus.
The Southeast Missouri State gymnastics program was awarded the Big Brothers Big Sisters - School Based Partner of the Year Dec. 5. This award comes from hard work and dedication by the gymnastics team and Assistant Coach Brogan Evanson
Students, faculty and staff at Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston are doing their part to make the holidays brighter for those less fortunate in their area.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced their holiday hours of operation during the upcoming winter break.
Dr. Christopher Rieger, assistant professor of English at Southeast Missouri State University, has been appointed assistant director of the school’s Center for Faulkner Studies.
Herman Boone and Bill Yoast, the coaches who were the inspiration for the movie “Remember the Titans,” will present the keynote address at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner Jan. 23 at Southeast Missouri State University. Boone and Yoast also will participate in a special discussion and viewing of the movie Jan. 22.
Kathryn Swan, chair of the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education and president and owner of JCS/TEL-LINK in Cape Girardeau, will speak at commencement exercises at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Show Me Center at Southeast Missouri State University.
Eight Southeast Missouri State University students won their division or were recognized for runner-up or honorable mention at the annual Missouri Music Educator's Association Conference and Auditions Nov. 6-9 in Springfield, Mo.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Art will present “Cape Girardeau Then & Now,” photographs by Tom Neumeyer, beginning Dec. 16 in the River Campus Art Gallery in the Seminary Building.
Fall commencement at Southeast Missouri State University is planned for 2 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Show Me Center arena. Some candidates for graduation have reported interesting feature stories about themselves that could be developed in connection with commencement.
Kerri Morgan, captain of the St. Louis Rugby Rams, will deliver an inspirational message on how, even with a disability, you can be a competitive athlete.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will begin the process of revising the University's strategic plan when it meets during a retreat beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 30.
Kenneth W. Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, has been selected to serve on the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Board of Directors.
The Southeast Missouri State University Studio Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band will perform at Buckner’s Brewpub from 8 to 11 p.m. on Friday evening, Dec. 7.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music’s faculty jazz ensemble, Sultans of Swing, will offer a jazz combo performance from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, at Buckner’s Brewpub in downtown Cape Girardeau.
The Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts proudly presents the Moscow Ballet’s 2007 Great Russian Nutcracker USA Tour at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13 in the new Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Iota Psi chapter of Phi Mu Alpha will present The American Music Recital at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
Dr. Marcia Nahikian-Nelms, professor of nutrition and dietetics in the Department of Human Environmental Studies and director of the didactic program in dietetics at Southeast Missouri State University, will receive the PRIDE Award during commencement exercises at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Show Me Center.
"The Father of Southeast Missouri: Louis Houck" will be the topic of a lecture planned for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center at River Campus.
The Department of Music will present the Southeast Guitar Ensemble in concert directed by Dr. Jeffrey Noonan at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University will present a Faculty Chamber Recital at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building at River Campus.
The Department of Art at Southeast Missouri State University will present the BFA Graduating Seniors Exhibit Nov. 30-Dec. 15 in the River Campus Art Gallery in the Seminary building.
Southeast Missouri State University students and Student Recreation Center members are expected to be swimming by mid-December in the new $8.5 million Student Aquatic Center on the Southeast campus.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra, University Choir, and Choral Union will team up to present one of the greatest choral works of all time, Handel’s "Messiah," in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast’s River Campus.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has named Elisa Nattier, a sophomore from Flora, Ill., and Marcella MacDermott, a junior from Valley Park, Mo., co-employees of the month for October.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced hours of operation at its Student Recreation Centers during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday break.
The Southeast Wind Symphony under the direction of Barry Bernhardt will present its first concert in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29.
"Coyote Ugly," the first performance in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus, will begin Nov. 28 for a five-day run.
The media's impact on the Civil Rights Movement will be the topic of the 12th annual Emil C. Weis Lecture Nov. 27 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 in Academic Hall Auditorium at Southeast Missouri State University. Reagan is scheduled to speak on his latest book, 'Twice Adopted'. The event is free and open to the public.
Mariko Hiwatashi, associate professor of the humanities faculty at Fukuoka University in Fukuoka City, Japan, has been chosen as the ninth annual BioKyowa Visiting Japanese Scholar by Southeast Missouri State University’s Center for Faulkner Studies.
The "Last Lecture" to have been delivered Nov. 7 at Southeast Missouri State University by Brother David Migliorino, principal of Notre Dame Regional High School, has been cancelled.
The USDA Rural Development announced today that Missouri Research Corporation will receive two grants for the coming fiscal year. The grants are under the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) and Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) programs.
The Southeast Missouri State University Choir, Chamber Choir and Cantus Choralis will perform Purcell's "Come Ye Sons of Art" as a welcoming ode to the River Campus at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at River Campus.
There will be a news conference to announce USDA Rural Development's awarding of two grants for the coming fiscal year to the Missouri Research Corporation.
In recognition of Native American Month in November, a Native American Culture Family Day is planned by the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum, for Saturday, Nov. 3 at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus
The Southeast Innovation Center is celebrating two major accomplishments. Its Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was ranked as the top performer among all Missouri SBDCs and the Innovation Center’s Entrepreneurship Program was named a best practice national finalist by the University Economic Development Association (UEDA).
The Opera Workshop of the Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University will present an evening of operatic arias and duets on Monday, Nov. 12.
The Department of Theatre & Dance proudly presents Southeast’s Annual Fall Dance Concert Student Showcase in the new Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus, on Nov. 8-10. The concert will include approximately 13 pieces that vary in dance style, mood and movement quality.
Brother David Migliorino, OSF, principal of Notre Dame Regional High School, will be participating in the "Last Lecture Series" at 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at Southeast Missouri State University.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra opens its 2007-2008 season with “Sensational Sounds” Nov. 6 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast’s River Campus.
Special Collections and Archives and the Little River Drainage District (LRDD) Corporation will co-host a program Sunday, Nov. 4, at Southeast Missouri State University's Kent Library celebrating the 100th anniversary of the district.
Operation Jump-Start continues to attract regional attention and received word that it is receiving $164,800 from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to expand its entrepreneurial training program into new territory.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 has awarded the Missouri Research Corporation funding of $25,866 on behalf of Southeast Missouri State University’s Center for Environmental Analysis (CEA) to continue implementing an innovative pediatric asthma program in southeast Missouri.
The annual “Canstruction” event – an occasion designed to raise awareness about world hunger and to bolster supplies for the local FISH food pantry -- will be held Nov. 7 at Southeast Missouri State University.
A group of students from the University of Costa Rica are currently visiting Southeast Missouri State University as part of an exchange program and will be on campus through Nov. 1.
Dr. William H. Danforth, chancellor emeritus of Washington University in St. Louis, will present the Seventh Annual Veryl L. Riddle Distinguished History Lecture at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25, in Glenn Auditorium of Dempster Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.
Dr. Bonnie Stepenoff, professor of history at Southeast Missouri State University and author of several books, and scholarly works, will present “Local Characters: Writing the History of Ordinary People” at the State Historical Society of Missouri’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 3, in Columbia, Mo.
A new multi-media room in Kent Library at Southeast Missouri State University has been named for Heather MacDonald Greene of Vancouver, Wash., and Palm Springs, Calif.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Center for Faulkner Studies has added to its archives copies of U.S. State Department documents relating to Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner—thanks to the assistance of U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson and the cooperation of the University of Arkansas.
When Southeast Missouri State University’s new Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum opens the doors to its new crossroads theme at River Campus this weekend, a recent endowment from the former Golden Eagle River Museum will create a dramatic display detailing the history of a little-known part of the region’s riverboat era.
The nationally acclaimed exhibit, SPACE: Dare to Dream, currently on display at Southeast Missouri State University will have extended hours Oct. 20 in connection with Homecoming festivities.
The Southeast Missouri State University jazz bands will present their fall jazz spectacular in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall in the Cultural Arts Center at River Campus at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1.
American Indian Dance Theatre, the country's leading Native American performing company, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
Brian Biermann of Washington, Mo., and Heather West of Jackson, Mo., both May 2007 graduates of Southeast Missouri State University, graduated this week from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and are now Deputy U.S. Marshals.
Music students returning to practice rooms this fall are finding themselves wondering where the familiar cacophony of sounds has gone. Southeast Missouri State University’s new River Campus features 11 soundproof spaces where music majors can concentrate on their music – and only their music.
A Cape Girardeau favorite, Mark Sparks, principal flutist of the Saint Louis Symphony, will return to perform as a part of Chamber Music Sundays at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Recital Hall in the Seminary Building at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
Donald L. Dickerson, member of the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents for 12 years and president for eight, will receive the 2007 Friend of the University Award from the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.
A significant new cultural resource for all of eastern Missouri and southern Illinois will formally open to the public Sunday, Oct. 21, in Cape Girardeau.
Cedric “The Entertainer” Kyles and his mother, Rosetta (Boyce) Kyles, will both serve as parade marshals for this year’s Southeast Missouri State University Homecoming parade scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Oct. 20 on Broadway in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Public Radio invites the public to an open house and celebration Oct. 19 at its studios when it will recognize area broadcasters being honored at Southeast Missouri State University during Homecoming 2007: Dare to Dream.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that Mark Unterreiner, a junior from Cape Girardeau, Mo., has been named Recreation Services Employee of the Month for September.
The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Southeast Missouri State University will host an “Advanced Technology Showcase” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building.
When the command is given to raise the orchestra pit in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus, four specially designed motorized chains installed beneath the platform will lift it into place.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company features Southeast in the just-published 2008 edition of its “Best 290 Business Schools,” which features rankings uniquely based on student surveys.
The River Campus Art Gallery in the Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts at Southeast Missouri State University is pleased to present the exhibit, One + One 2-Faculty and Alumni.
The Hainsworth Collection will be the first exhibit to open in the new Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The exhibit will open in conjunction with the Museum's grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 21.
"Big River," the first performance in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall, located in the Cultural Arts Center on River Campus, will be presented by the Southeast Missouri State University Theatre & Dance Department in cooperation with the Department of Music Oct. 24-28.
The Southeast Missouri State University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Shane Mizicko, will perform with the University Choir, directed by Steve Hendricks, and the 2007 Golden Eagles Drum Line, both as special guests at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast's River Campus.
The Alumni Association of Southeast Missouri State University will honor six individuals with Distinguished Service Awards during Homecoming festivities Oct. 20.
Eight alumni and one faculty member will receive Merit Awards presented by the Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association Oct. 19 at the Copper Dome Society/Merit Recognition Program.
Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Agriculture is hosting the fourth “Agriculture Educational Field Day” from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the University Farm and the Charles L. Hutson Horticulture Greenhouse facilities.
Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded a four-year, $924,000 federal renewal grant to continue the current successful Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program that began at Southeast in October 2003.
Southeast Missouri State University Harrison College of Business students continue to excel as interns at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. Recently, two Southeast students were nationally recognized for their outstanding work.
When Southeast Missouri State University’s art students set foot in their new studios at River Campus this fall, they began working in what look like “small factories,” says Pat Reagan, chair of Southeast’s Department of Art.
The School of Polytechnic Studies at Southeast Missouri State University will host an open house from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building on the Southeast campus.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy inspired this country to explore and expand on a quest that has enthralled people from the dawn of time -- to reach out to the stars. Now a nationally acclaimed exhibition on the history of space exploration is nearing lift-off at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University will again team up with KMOX Radio this year in presenting the KMOX Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University’s engineering physics program in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics has been reaccredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) Inc., the recognized accrediting body of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a new five-year contract for Kenneth W. Dobbins, who has served as president of the University since July 1, 1999.
The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation at Southeast Missouri State University in cooperation with the PTA of Alma Schrader Elementary School is sponsoring “International Walk to School Day ” Oct. 3 at Alma Schrader Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Public Radio, 90.9 FM in Cape Girardeau and 88.9 FM in Farmington, Mo., announces plans to air "Whole Lotta Shakin'," an upbeat 10-part series on rockabilly produced by Lex Gillespie and distributed by Public Radio International.
Jason Lindsey, meteorologist and science reporter for KFVS12 in Cape Girardeau, Mo., recently established a scholarship with the Southeast Missouri University Foundation. The Jason Lindsey Scholarship for Outstanding Science Students was awarded for the first time this year to three heartland recipients
Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Music will present a solo classical guitar concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall in the Seminary Building at River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University faculty members Sara Edgerton and Matt Yount will present a program of music for cello and piano by three great composers of the 19th and 20th centuries: Beethoven, Brahms and Ernest Bloch at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7. The concert will take place in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Communication and the University's chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America are sponsoring a panel discussion on ethics in political campaigning Sept. 28 in Rose Theatre.
Louise Bodenheimer beams when she reflects on the new graphic design lab at River Campus. While new equipment in the lab makes teaching graphic design a pleasure, Bodenheimer says she's particularly pleased with the student camaraderie it has created.
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider awarding a medical insurance contract for University employees and employee cafeteria plan benefit when it meets via teleconference at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 25 in the University Center Board of Regents Room.
Southeast Missouri State University Phi Kappa Phi member Misty Clifton, payroll manager in Southeast's Office of Human Resources, was one of five 2007-2008 Phi Kappa Phi Award recipients honored at the Society’s 2007 triennial convention held Aug. 9-11 in Orlando, Fla.
Dr. Mitch Gerber, professor of political science at Southeast Missouri State University, spent the past summer engaged in scholarly research at the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Southeast Missouri State University will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Education Day on Oct. 1, an informational workshop that will focus on the prevention, assessment and treatment of breast cancer.
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music’s faculty jazz combo, Sultans of Swing, will offer a jazz combo performance from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, at Buckner’s Brewpub in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Dr. Mark Langenfeld and Marjorie Phillips of Southeast Missouri State University were among 323 delegates, observers, guests, board members and society headquarters office staff to attend the 2007 Phi Kappa Phi National Triennial Convention in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-11.
The USDA Rural Development announced that Missouri Research Corporation will receive two grants for the coming fiscal year. The grants are under the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) and Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) programs.
Southeast Missouri State University has broken another enrollment record with total undergraduate and graduate student enrollment standing at 10,655 for the fall 2007 semester.
The River Campus Art Gallery in the Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts at Southeast Missouri State University is now presenting "Benjie Heu & Chris Wubbena: Current Work."
Fourteen graduates of Southeast Missouri State University will return to campus to discuss their career paths with current students on Alumni Monday scheduled for Sept. 24 on the Southeast campus.
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra opens its 2007-2008 season with a free “Symphony Sampler” in the Shuck Recital Hall at River Campus. This short program will be presented at 2 p.m. and again at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30.
Southeast Missouri State University is sponsoring a unique opportunity for up to 30 Southeast undergraduates to participate in a five-day seminar in Washington, D.C. during spring break next March, learning about global issues in business, the environment and politics at the prestigious Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Events are scheduled for Sept. 29 at the Conservation Nature Center in Cape Girardeau to celebrate National Archaeology Month and National Hunting and Fishing Day.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum at River Campus has announced its lineup of free workshops to be held during the fall 2007 semester.
Kenneth W. Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri University, taught at the New President’s Academy offered by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) July 31-Aug. 4 in San Diego, Calif. This was Dobbins’s third year to teach in the Academy, and he has been invited to teach at the Academy again next year.
Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded a $90,126 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) to support a research project for a controlled drainage/sub-irrigation system at the new University Farm.
Southeast Missouri State University's bachelor of science degree in engineering technology with options in mechanical and manufacturing systems and electrical and control has been accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET) Inc., the recognized accrediting body of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology.
There will be a presentation of a $90,126 United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA-RD) Rural Business Enterprise Grant to Southeast Missouri State University officials to support a controlled drainage/sub-irrigation research system at the new University Farm.
The Southeast Missouri State University Studio Jazz Ensemble will perform at Buckner’s Brewpub for the first time this semester from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22.
Dr. Robert Hamblin, professor of English at Southeast Missouri State University, will be the featured poet at the Tallahatchie Riverfest in New Albany, Miss., Sept. 20-22.
Ross Szabo, director of Youth Outreach for the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign, will speak at Southeast Missouri State University Oct. 1 in connection with Alcohol Awareness Week activities.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University named Dana Glass, a junior from Jackson, Mo., Recreation Services Employee of the Month for August.
Three Southeast Missouri State University alumni will be on hand to discuss their career paths with current students at this year’s Executive Forum Sept. 24.
Community members are invited to join the Southeast community and Southeast’s very own Rowdy the Redhawk for the “Rowdy Tour,” a series of tailgate parties and other events designed to kick Redhawk spirit into high-gear.
The Southeast Missouri Music Academy is offering an Adult Beginning Piano Class beginning Sept. 17 at Southeast Missouri State University's new River Campus.
Student Transitions and the Office of the Registrar will co-sponsor a series of Senior Orientations later this month to provide Southeast Missouri State University seniors with the information they need as they transition to the workforce, graduate school or other opportunities.
Arts lovers will be able to extend their stay for events at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus thanks to the new John and Betty Glenn Convocation Center.
The Southeast Missouri Music Academy will offer a new class this fall especially for children, zero to three years of age, and their parents. The class, titled “Excellence from the Start,” is a spin-off of the Academy’s Suzuki program for older children.
River Campus Art Gallery Reception Planned for Friday, Sept. 7
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The art gallery and Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum, both at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus, will participate in Cape Girardeau's "Around Town" program beginning this fall, placing them among several community art venues to be open on Friday evenings as a part of the “First Friday” program.
Exhibit of Students' Summer Artwork on Display through Sept. 7
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Art faculty and students will no longer have to share their showroom space with military artifacts. When Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus opened last week so did an art gallery dedicated to the work of students and faculty.
Official grand opening festivities for River Campus, home of the Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts, are planned for 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, in connection with Homecoming festivities at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University's Student Recreation Centers will operate on a reduced schedule during the Labor Day holiday weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 3.
Air conditioning to a portion of the Student Recreation Center (SRC)-North facility at Southeast Missouri State University has been shut down to necessitate a tie-in for the new Student Aquatic Center, officials with the Department of Recreation Services said today.
The History Channel has awarded Southeast Missouri State University a $10,000 Save Our History grant to partner with Franklin Elementary School in Cape Girardeau on a project titled "Digging Up Buried History: Documentation and Preservation of Old Lorimier Cemetery." The award provides funding to enlist Franklin's third grade classes in the year-long study beginning this school year.
Tyson Wunderlich, adjunct professor in the Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University, will present the inaugural event, a piano recital, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4 in the Shuck Recital Hall in the Seminary Building at River Campus.
Youth sport skills clinics are being offered this fall by the Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University for youth ages 4 to 12.
The news media's focus on "celebrity voyeurism" will be the topic at the COMMrades' Fall 2007 Speakers Showcase scheduled for noon Aug. 30 in the University Center Ballroom at Southeast Missouri State University.
Beginning freshmen enrollment at Southeast Missouri State University is up 20.6 percent from this time last year, according to a preliminary report compiled after the first full day of classes of the fall 2007 semester.
Southeast Missouri State University is one of only 21 public universities listed in the top tier of Midwest Master’s Degree-granting institutions in the 2008 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S.News & World Report.
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has increased membership rates for non-student members of the Student Recreation Centers.
Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced the following recreation facility schedule during move-in week for students and members.
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Southeast Missouri Regional Museum is seeking volunteer docents as the new facility prepares to open at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus this fall.
When Southeast Missouri State University's Golden Eagles Marching Band performs for its 50th straight year this fall, they will be sporting a new look; the band has doubled its size.
The team boasts nine Scholar Athlete’s including four student-athletes with a perfect 4.0 G.P.A.
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The Southeast Missouri Gymnastics Team learned (Friday) that they have been named the Academic National Champions as voted on by The National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women (NACGC/W). Southeast earned the win with a remarkable team G.P.A. of 3.74. The win by the Redhawks broke a six-year championship streak by the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.
Donn Beighley, a research fellow in Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Agriculture, has been invited to attend the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Rice Breeding Course, "Laying the Foundation for the Second Green Revolution."
While many people have attended a theatre performance, not many of them have experienced a performance in a flexible theatre, with the unique atmosphere only these “black box” theatres can offer, according to Dr. Rob Dillon, professor of theatre and dance at Southeast.
When education majors at Southeast Missouri State University head back to class this fall, they will continue to learn firsthand from the best of the best.
The Southeast Missouri State University Choral Union, a non-auditioned choral ensemble open to community and collegiate singers, will begin its fall rehearsals Sept. 4 at River Campus in preparation for December performances of the Christmas portion of Handel's "Messiah."
Alan Terry Wright never forgot a promise he made to his mother before she died. Sept. 1 this year will mark the fruition of that promise, when Southeast Missouri State University releases Wright’s book Murder on Rouse Hill.
A book signing is scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, for Dr. Joseph Werne's The Imaginary Line: A History of the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey, 1848-1857.
Southeast Public Radio announces plans to air five special programs from the public radio program “Studio 360,” showcasing the creativity, inventiveness and fascinating histories behind well-known icons in American history. The special will air Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., beginning on Aug. 12.
Missouri Research Corporation received notification today that the U.S. Department of Commerce – Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded an $85,000 annual grant, renewable for three years, to expand the Harrison College of Business Center for Economic and Business Research. The grant designates Southeast Missouri State University as an EDA “University Center.”
The Department of Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University has announced that Samurdhi “Sam” Jayaweera, a Southeast senior, has been named “Recreation Services Employee of the Month” for July.
With the construction of the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall, Southeast Missouri State University has truly taken an enormous step forward in becoming a major performing arts landmark in the region.
Southeast Missouri State University-Malden Alumni Chapter Leader Pam Owens, a 2004 Southeast graduate, is taking an active role in the Crisp Bootheel Education Center’s (CBEC) 20th year anniversary activities.
Thirty-two new faculty members at Southeast Missouri State University will participate in a five-day workshop Aug. 6-10 designed to acquaint them with the University and the Southeast Missouri region.
Southeast Missouri State University announced today that admission is being deferred until spring 2008 for students applying for fall 2007 admission after Aug. 2 who also are requesting on-campus housing.
Southeast Missouri State University will welcome its new students to campus with a full plate of activities beginning Aug. 16 that will culminate with the start of fall semester classes on Aug. 20.
Degrees were conferred on 720 students during spring commencement exercises held May 12 at the Show Me Center on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
Gary Lucy of Washington, Mo., has been working steadily since 2004 when he was commissioned by Southeast Missouri State University to paint a mural for River Campus. The work of art, titled "Inland Waterways: The Highways of our Heritage," will reflect a river theme. Lucy says this is a fitting premise for the new River Campus, situated on the banks of the Mississippi River at the foot of the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge.
Southeast Public Radio announces plans to air a special edition of "Bob Edwards Weekend" featuring songwriter Randy Newman. The program will air at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, following a "Weekend Edition Sunday."
Podcasting, iPhones, iPods and PDAs are now household technologies for many of today's students. That's why Southeast Missouri State University this summer offered the online course MC301 "Mass Communication Theory and Research."
What do Broadway musical scores, the complete works of Bach and Beethoven, artwork on slides, CDs, dance reference books and videos all have in common? They are now all sharing a home in the new Arts Resource Center (ARC) at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.
Southeast Missouri State University’s Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts, Department of Theatre and Dance, invites community members of all ages to audition for two of its upcoming plays, “Big River” and “Coyote Ugly” at 6 p.m. Aug. 21 at River Campus.
Three Southeast Missouri State University students have been awarded mini grants and office space in the Southeast Business Incubator, incentives designed to give them a boost as they each launch their own business and enter the world of entrepreneurship.
