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The Chronicle volume A Weekly Look at the Cottey College Campus XXX, number 25, March 18, 2016 TRACK SOFTBALL Coming Up Comets vs. East Central Community College Friday, March 25 @ 11 a.m./1 p.m. Vanek Family Memorial Field Results February 27 vs.

Allen Community College LOSS: 3-25, 2-24 March 4 @ Fort Scott Community College LOSS: 4-15, 3-22 The Cottey track team competed valiantly at the NJCAA Division II National Indoor Championship Meet,

- Tori Kehler fought hard, finishing 17th in the nation in the mile. She also finished 22nd out of 29 in the 3k race, and was only five seconds off her personal record!

subject to taxes. All employees with the exception of full-time faculty members (who are eligible for the faculty award) are eligible for nomination.

1 The Chronicle volume A Weekly Look at the Cottey College Campus XXX, number 25, March 18, 2016 TRACK SOFTBALL Coming Up Comets vs. East Central Community College Friday, March 11 a.m./1 p.m. Vanek Family Memorial Field Results February 27 vs. Southeast C.C. LOSS: 2-10, 1-17 March 1 vs. Allen Community College LOSS: 3-25, 2-24 March Fort Scott Community College LOSS: 4-15, 3-22 The Cottey track team competed valiantly at the NJCAA Division II National Indoor Championship Meet, March 4-5 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. - 4 x 800-m. relay: The Comets relay team all ran their best 800 m. times ever, setting a new school record, and finishing 17th out of 18 in the nation! - Tori Kehler fought hard, finishing 17th in the nation in the mile. She also finished 22nd out of 29 in the 3k race, and was only five seconds off her personal record! - In the 5k race, Sarah Kurpjuweit, Darlina Rose, and Lexi Gradwohl each finished 18th, 20th, and 26th overall. Congratulations on a great indoor season, ladies! Good luck in your outdoor track season! Staff Member of the Year Award Nomination Each year, one staff member is recognized as Staff Member of the Year, which comes not only with the appreciation of the campus but also a $1000 award, subject to taxes. All employees with the exception of full-time faculty members (who are eligible for the faculty award) are eligible for nomination. Nominations will be accepted from faculty, staff, and students. To nominate a staff member, please complete the short form below and forward to Becky Penn at bpenn@cottey. edu by April 1, The recipient will be recognized at the Honors and Award Convocation in May. Nomination Form: Staff Recognition Staff Member s Name: Staff Member s Department on Campus: Reasons why the Staff Member represents an outstanding employee and supporter of Cottey College: (Please include below either a short bullet list or paragraph. Include any campus involvement outside of work assignment.)

Founder s Day Weekend 2016 Friday, April 1 - Sunday, April 3 Founder s Weekend 2016 will be

We currently have 190 alumnae and 30 guests registered to attend this exciting weekend, with

The Cottey College Alumnae Association (CCAA) Executive Board will be honoring seven indivduals

The awardees include: Neal Swarnes, Friend of the College; Melinda Domingo Rhodes-DiSalvo 86,

2 Founder s Day Weekend 2016 Friday, April 1 - Sunday, April 3 Founder s Weekend 2016 will be here before you know it! We currently have 190 alumnae and 30 guests registered to attend this exciting weekend, with registration closing this Saturday, March 19. To view the current list of attendees, CLICK HERE. The Cottey College Alumnae Association (CCAA) Executive Board will be honoring seven indivduals at the awards Luncheon during Founder s Day Weekend The awardees include: Neal Swarnes, Friend of the College; Melinda Domingo Rhodes-DiSalvo 86, Alumna Service Award; Thelma Serenbetz, Honorary Alumna; Shirley Bush Helzberg 61, Distinguished Alumna Award; and Nyoko Muvangua 01, Outstanding Young Alumna. To learn more about these individuals, CLICK HERE.

Ben Seidman, Magician Monday, March 28 /// 8 p.m. Raney Dining Room Seidman is the only person in history to be named the Resident Magician at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

His residency at Mandalay follows a three-season contract as creative consultant for Mindfreak on A&E, during which he designed the illusions performed by Criss Angel.

Sarah Quick, assistant professor of anthropology and sociology, presented a paper within the American Indian Studies Seminar Series at The Newbery Library in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, March 16.

3 Ben Seidman, Magician Monday, March 28 /// 8 p.m. Raney Dining Room Seidman is the only person in history to be named the Resident Magician at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. After several thousand performances at numerous luxury casinos, Seidman has become known as a powerful young staple of the Las Vegas entertainment scene. His residency at Mandalay follows a three-season contract as creative consultant for Mindfreak on A&E, during which he designed the illusions performed by Criss Angel. Seidman s performances are jam-packed with stand-up comedy, fascinating true stories, and worldrenowned sleight-of-hand. Faculty News Dr. Sarah Quick, assistant professor of anthropology and sociology, presented a paper within the American Indian Studies Seminar Series at The Newbery Library in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, March 16. This paper chronicles Native fiddling and jigging through time, discussing its origins in the nineteenth century and taking its practice up to more recent periods. To learn more about the series, or Dr. Quick's paper, visit the following links: Condolences It is with sympathy that we notify the campus community of the passing of Keith Spencer s mother and Theresa Spencer s mother-in-law, Jane Spencer, on Monday morning, February 29. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, March 2. Arrangements were under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home in Tyler, Texas. Please join us in offering Keith, Theresa, and their family our condolences. Staff News The Office of Institutional Advancement is pleased to welcome Angie Newton to their ranks, in the role of Data Entry Clerk. Angie, as many of you know, has served our Cottey community well in the Financial Aid Office for 13 years and was ready for a new challenge. She brings great deal of ability, experience, and professionalism to the position. We are looking forward to her joining our department on Monday, March 28. The Athletic Department is also pleased to announce that Mr. Mark Hedges has accepted the position of assistant softball coach at Cottey. Mr. Hedges brings over ten years of experience coaching softball both as an assistant and head coach. He has been involved in all aspects of coaching from the recruitment of players, to conducting practices, developing drills, and teaching softball skills and fundamentals to his players. Mr. Hedges graduated from Missouri State University with a B.S. in Business, and is the owner of ChairMart Showcase in Nevada. Coach Hedges is an avid supporter of athletics at Cottey, but his true passion lies in the game of softball. He will join interim head softball coach Stephanie Beason to round out our coaching staff for the Cottey Comets. We are delighted to have Coach Hedges join the Cottey athletic program.

Student Happenings Spiritual Life & Diversity: Visiting a Jewish Temple The Office of Spiritual LIfe and Campus Diversity lead a trip to a Jewish Temple on Saturday, February 20.

from them. Among the group were students taking the World Religions classes. The students who managed to go attended Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath (Day of Rest).

Students were able to observe many rituals performed during the service and how the community participated and expressed some of their values and beliefs.

4 Student Happenings Spiritual Life & Diversity: Visiting a Jewish Temple The Office of Spiritual LIfe and Campus Diversity lead a trip to a Jewish Temple on Saturday, February 20. This educational, spiritual, and diversity trip helped students learn about other cultural and religious beliefs as well as having an opportunity to engage in mutual dialogues with people different from them. Among the group were students taking the World Religions classes. The students who managed to go attended Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath (Day of Rest). Students also had the opportunity to touch the Jewish Torah Scroll, the holiest book within Judaism. Students were able to observe many rituals performed during the service and how the community participated and expressed some of their values and beliefs. Student Community Service & Volunteerism Cottey College had five students and two staff members volunteer the morning of Saturday, February 27, at the Nevada Animal Shelter. They assisted with cleaning the facility as well as exercising and socializing with the dogs and cats. Cottey College participated in their Cross Generational Sharing Project the afternoon of Saturday, February 27, at Joe Clark Residential Care Home and Moore-Few Care Center. Eleven students and two staff members facilitated Bingo games with prizes for the different residents. The residents look forward to playing bingo and the socialization time with the Cottey students and staff. The prizes this time were donated by different Cottey departments and the residents loved the new prizes. Thank you to the Cottey departments that brightened the residents spirits by these donations. Class Field Trip: Jefferson City On Thursday, February 25, members of the Historical Methods class went to Jefferson City, Missouri, to learn about Missouri history and government. Laura Fritschle, Ellen Long, Brianna Jones, and Sallie Proudfoot toured the governor s mansion, visited exhibits in the Cole County Historical Society Museum, talked with the District 126 representative, and enjoyed a Missouri history lecture in the House Lounge of the capitol building while taking in Thomas Hart Benton s mural. The students proposed the trip and made arrangements. Angela Firkus accompanied them. Did you know you can listen to all of the soundtrack of Hamilton on a car ride from Nevada to Jefferson City? Oh no! History nerds on the loose!

Wellness Program Nevada Corporate Challenge: Movin' & Losin'!

! Check out this group of Movin' Cottey staff who gathered for a mid-morning walk

And remember to keep logging those miles on the Healthy Nevada website: www.

For more helpful tips and motivation, check out the Corporate Challenge Facebook

2016 Spring Break Photo Contest Catch any great photos over Spring Break?

hashtag #globalcitizens, #women sleadership, or #socialresponsibility. The P.E.O.

5 Wellness Program Nevada Corporate Challenge: Movin' & Losin'! Have you been keeping up with your Movin' & Losin' over Spring Break?! Check out this group of Movin' Cottey staff who gathered for a mid-morning walk over Spring Break! Go Team Cottey! And remember to keep logging those miles on the Healthy Nevada website: For more helpful tips and motivation, check out the Corporate Challenge Facebook page HERE! 2016 Spring Break Photo Contest Catch any great photos over Spring Break?! Make sure to send those to Steve Reed - sreed@cottey.edu - by next Friday, March 25. Pictures will be selected to be posted to the Cottey Facebook page with the hashtag #globalcitizens, #women sleadership, or #socialresponsibility. The P.E.O. Record Want to stay on top of the latest news from the P.E.O. Sisterhood, or catch the latest Cottey article from Dr. Weitzel? You can view both current and past issues of The P.E.O. Record, the official publication/ magazine of the Sisterhood, online right here: You can view the magazine in both PDF and FlipBook formats. Happy Reading!

March 19 SATURDAY 2 p.m. - Residence Halls open March 20 SUNDAY March 21-25, 2016 March 21 MONDAY Classes Resume March 22 TUESDAY Art Gallery Opens: Midwest Clay Artists P.E.O. Foundation Art Gallery (Center for the Arts) March 23 WEDNESDAY March 24 THURSDAY March 25 FRIDAY 11 a.

East Central CC Vanek Family Memorial Field Soups: Veracruz Chicken & Rice Soup; *Vegetable Soup VV Entrees: *Cancun Chicken Sandwiches (GFA); Grilled Beef & Cheddar on Potato Bread; Baked Cheesy

Bleu (P); Sesame Noodles w/ Broccoli (VV); *Bean Burritos (V & VV, GFA); *Baked French Fries; Garden Blend Rice Dessert: *Mrs.

6 March 19 SATURDAY 2 p.m. - Residence Halls open March 20 SUNDAY March 21-25, 2016 March 21 MONDAY Classes Resume March 22 TUESDAY Art Gallery Opens: Midwest Clay Artists P.E.O. Foundation Art Gallery (Center for the Arts) March 23 WEDNESDAY March 24 THURSDAY March 25 FRIDAY 11 a.m./1 p.m. - Softball vs. East Central CC Vanek Family Memorial Field Soups: Veracruz Chicken & Rice Soup; *Vegetable Soup VV Entrees: *Cancun Chicken Sandwiches (GFA); Grilled Beef & Cheddar on Potato Bread; Baked Cheesy Chicken Pie; *Veg-Cheese Quesadillas (V, GFA); *Potato Smiles Dessert: *Carrot Cake Bars Soups: *Golden Broccoli Cheese (V); Boston Clam Chowder Entrees: *Pot Roast French Dip (GFA); Chicken Cordon Bleu (P); Sesame Noodles w/ Broccoli (VV); *Bean Burritos (V & VV, GFA); *Baked French Fries; Garden Blend Rice Dessert: *Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies Soups: Macaroni & Cheese Soup (V); Tomato Ravioli Soup (V) Entrees: Vegetable & Cheese Tarts (V); Club Sandwiches (P); Tater Crust Cod; *Cheeseburgers (GFA); *Bean Tostadas (V & VV); Sidewinder Fries Dessert: Special K Bars Soups: Chuckwagon Chili w/ Beans; Ramen Noodle Soup w/ Toppings (Reg. & VV) Entrees: *Teriyaki Chicken Sticklers (GFA); *Beef Enchiladas (GFA); Veggie Chimichangas (VV); Spanish Rice; *French Bread Stuffed w/ Tomato & Mozzarella (V, GFA); *Shoestring Fries Dessert: Brownie Cheesecake Bars Soups: *Baked Potato Soup (V); Chicken & Dumpling Soup Entrees: Mini Franks in Blankets (P); *Baked Cod w/ Cajun Shrimp; *Chicken Pesto Baguette (GFA); Falafels in Pitas (VV); Caesar Salad w/ Grilled Chicken (Reg. & V); *Steak Fries; *Steamed Rice Dessert: Malted Milk Cookies 3:45 p.m. - Campus Recycling Pickup locations: Main, P.E.O., Reeves, Robertson, & RBAC * Gluten-free item (GFA) = Gluten-free available (V) = Vegetarian, (VV) = Vegan (P) = Contains pork

C hronicle. Celebration Honoring President Judy Rogers. Spring Choir Concert. Student Recital. All-Campus Employee Meeting

C hronicle. Celebration Honoring President Judy Rogers. Spring Choir Concert. Student Recital. All-Campus Employee Meeting C hronicle The A Weekly Look at the Cottey College Campus volume XXIX, number 30, April 24, 2015 Celebration Honoring President Judy Rogers Friday, April 24 4:00-5:30 p.m. Haidee and Allen Wild Center