Hamblin to Keynote International Faulkner ConferenceDr. Robert Hamblin, director of the Center for Faulkner Studies at Southeast Missouri State University, will deliver the keynote address at "The International Faulkner," a conference being hosted by Lucian Blaga University in Sibiu, Romania, May 31 to June 1.
Regents Set Fees for FY2014The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents set incidental fees for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Small Business Development Training Coming to Cape Girardeau
Are you ready to be part of an elite group of entrepreneurs who are realizing their dreams of small business ownership? Do you want to jump-start an idea or give your current business that needed boost? If so, you cannot afford to miss the free training opportunity soon offered in Cape Girardeau and Sikeston, Mo., courtesy of the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University. Gerald McDougall Named Interim Provost
Dr. Gerald McDougall, dean of the Donald L. Harrison College of Business, and associate provost of Extended and Online Learning at Southeast Missouri State University, has been named interim provost and chief academic officer for the University. CIE Hosts Creativity Festival April 4-6
The Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University is sponsoring the first annual CIE Creativity Festival April 4-6 in an effort to foster creative ideas and action across campus and throughout the Cape Girardeau community. Students Honored with ADDY Awards
Southeast Missouri State University students were presented with ADDY awards honoring their collaborative work at the Tri-State Advertising and Marketing Professionals ADDY Awards banquet March 1 at the Plaza by Ray’s in Cape Girardeau. Autism Awareness Highlighted at ‘Messy Morning’
In observance of Autism Awareness Month, a room dedicated to Autism awareness with activities and information from several Autism related organizations will be available at the southeast Missouri “Messy Morning” planned for April 6 at the Show Me Center. KRCU Takes ‘Caffe Concerto’ on the Road
KRCU 90.9 FM will be taking their midday classical music program “Caffe Concerto” to Southeast Missouri State University’s Sikeston campus on Tuesday, March 26, for a live broadcast. Department of Mass Media Sponsoring Alumni Day March 27
The Department of Mass Media at Southeast Missouri State University will sponsor its first Alumni Day Wednesday, March 27, featuring an Alumni Seminar with recent graduates focusing on their first job and first five years after graduation. Marketing Students Win in State Competition
Southeast Missouri State University Marketing Club students Kyle Jacobsmeyer of Florissant, Mo., Matt Biehl of Affton, Mo., and Markieta Huggans of St. Louis won high honors in the 2013 Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference and Competition at the Four Seasons Lodge Feb. 21-22 in Lake Ozark, Mo. Percussion Ensemble Presenting Spring Concert March 14
The Southeast Missouri State University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Shane Mizicko, will present its annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m. March 14 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast’s River Campus. Regents Approve Room and Board Rates for 2013-2014
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents Feb. 21 approved new room and board rates, a $24.07 million Residence Life budget and an increase in the residence hall technology fee for fiscal 2014. Regents Okay Bond Issue to Finance River Campus Expansion
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents Feb. 21 approved a resolution directing the issuance of System Facilities Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds Series 2013, the proceeds of which will be used to finance construction of a project that will expand instructional space and provide a housing option at the River Campus. Emmett Till Murder Focus of LectureThe 1955 murder of Emmett Till and its influence on two famous American authors, William Faulkner and Harper Lee, will be the focus of an upcoming lecture at Southeast Missouri State University. Celtic Nights to Bring Night of Song and Dance to River CampusCeltic Nights, through the power and majesty of music and the hypnotic fury of dancing feet, will tell the story, "Journey of Hope,” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. Veterans Recognition Reception Planned Feb. 13A "Veterans Recognition Reception: In Their Own Words” will honor active military and veterans of all conflicts from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 13 in Glenn Auditorium of Robert A. Dempster Hall at Southeast Missouri State University. Orphan Dog to Perform in ‘Annie’Lloyd, an 18-month old hound mix and Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary "adoptable,” will be playing the part of Annie's dog Sandy in "Annie” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-21 and Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Feb. 22 and 2 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. Veterans Recognition Reception Planned Feb. 13A "Veterans Recognition Reception: In Their Own Words” will honor active military and veterans of all conflicts from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 13 in Glenn Auditorium of Robert A. Dempster Hall at Southeast Missouri State University. Extravaganza Will Benefit Department of Theatre and Dance StudentsMingle with the cast of "Annie” and get a sneak peak of this upcoming musical while helping send Southeast Missouri State University senior performing arts students to Broadway at the Department of Theatre and Dance's Extravaganza Saturday, Jan. 26, at the River Campus. Jenkins Named Dean of College of Health and Human ServicesDr. Morris Jenkins, professor and chair of the College of Health Sciences and Human Service, Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work, at the University Toledo, has been named dean of the College of Health and Human Services at Southeast Missouri State University. HLC Reaffirms Accreditation of SoutheastThe Institutional Actions Council of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools' Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has reaffirmed its accreditation of Southeast Missouri State University. Students Named to Dean's ListSoutheast Missouri State University has named 2,648 students to its Dean's List for academic achievement during the fall 2012 session.
Privett New Board of Regents PresidentThe Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents elected Doyle Privett of Kennett, Mo., as its new president on Dec. 14. His appointment was effective Dec. 31.
Stapleton to Receive 2012 PRIDE AwardDr. James Stapleton, executive director of the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and associate professor of entrepreneurship in the Donald L. Harrison College of Business at Southeast Missouri State University, will receive the PRIDE Award during fall commencement exercises Dec. 15 in the Show Me Center. Interior Design Option Approved as NKBA Supported PrograSoutheast Missouri State University’s Bachelor of Science in human environmental studies/interior design option is continuing work this year on the path to becoming fully accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). Southeast, USDA-NRCS Partner on Technologies to Protect Soil, Water ResourcesSoutheast Missouri State University and the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) signed an agreement today to collaborate on placing the latest plant and soil technologies at the David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center to safeguard soil and water resources and promote farm profitability. Air Force ROTC Celebrating 40 Years at SoutheastThis fall, Air Force ROTC is celebrating its 40th anniversary on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University. An event commemorating the milestone is planned for Oct. 20 during Southeast’s Homecoming celebration. Southeast Recognized as a Phi Kappa Phi Chapter of MeritThe Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi -- the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines -- recently recognized the Southeast Missouri State University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi as a Chapter of Merit.
Dr. John and Blind Boys of Alabama to Perform at River CampusSoutheast Missouri State University will present “Spirituals to Funk,” featuring the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. John, and the five-time Grammy Award-winners, the Blind Boys of Alabama, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast’s River Campus. Southeast Boosts Regional Economy by $148 Million AnnuallySoutheast Missouri State University boosts the regional economy with student expenditures of $63.6 million annually and a total University impact of $148 million, according to results of an economic impact study released today at the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Coffee. Department of Agriculture Awarded USDA grantThe Department of Agriculture at Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded a two-year $30,000 grant entitled “The Missouri Higher Education Partnership for Agriculture Relevancy.” Southeast Awarded Military Friendly Schools ® TitleFor the second straight year, Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Southeast Missouri State University to the coveted Military Friendly Schools ® list. Southeast Partners with MAC on Reverse Transfer AgreementSoutheast Missouri State University and Mineral Area College (MAC) have entered into an agreement that will allow current and future Southeast students to transfer their credits to and earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from MAC. Rice Technology, Research to be Presented at Field DayRice producer-oriented emerging technologies and new developments in rice research will be presented on Rice Field Day, hosted by The Missouri Rice Council and assisted by Southeast Missouri State University-Malden Aug. 23, at the Missouri Rice Research Farm.
Lambda Chi Alpha Member Honored with Prestigious National AwardSoutheast Missouri State University senior Patrick Vining won the Cyril F. “Duke” Flad Outstanding Undergraduate Award with his fraternity, the Delta-Phi Zeta Southeast chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha, at the Lambda Chi Alpha 54th General Assembly July 20 in Phoenix, Ariz.
Small Business Development Training Coming to DexterAre you ready to be part of an elite group of entrepreneurs who are realizing their dreams of small business ownership? Do you want to “jumpstart” an idea or give your current business that needed boost? If so, you can’t afford to miss the no-charge training opportunity that will be offered soon in Dexter, courtesy of the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University. Regents Approve Faculty Promotions, TenureThe Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today granted post-professorial merit to five faculty members and promoted 11 faculty members to the rank of professor and seven to the rank of associate professor with tenure. In addition, seven faculty members received non-tenure track merit. Regents to Consider FY13 Operating, Auxiliary BudgetsThe Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider approving proposed fiscal 2013 University operating budgets for the University and its auxiliary units when it meets June 20 in the University Center Ballroom A.
Southeast to Undergo Accreditation Visit by HLCAs part of the standard accreditation process, Southeast will be considered for Reaffirmation of Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools through the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) in December 2012.
Regents Set Fees for FY2013The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents set incidental fees for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Social Media Strategies WorkshopUsing social media as an effective tool in a business marketing communication strategy is the focus of an upcoming workshop to be offered via Interactive Television (ITV) in Cape Girardeau, Kennett, Malden, Perryville, Poplar Bluff and Sikeston, Mo.
Students Recognized for Outstanding Business PlansThe Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and Southeast Missouri State University recently announced the winners of the first annual Redhawks Open Business Plan Competition.
Spring Commencement Tip SheetSindy Puckett of Jefferson City, Mo., will graduate with a Master of Arts in English. Puckett, who had a cornea transplant, is the first blind graduate student to complete a master’s degree at Southeast. She received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism at Lincoln University and is a first generation master’s degree recipient. Eleanor, a friendly yellow Labrador retriever and Leader Dog, guides Puckett around campus.
Leader Dog Guides Student to Success at Southeast Sindy Puckett of Jefferson City, Mo., with her faithful companion, Eleanor, at her side, is set to cross the stage at Southeast Missouri State University’s spring commencement ceremony May 12, making her the first legally blind student to receive a graduate degree from the institution.
Southeast Offering Horizons Summer Youth Enrichment Program in June, JulyWould you like to be a crime scene investigator, rock star, engineer or meteorologist someday? Would you like to rock climb, build LEGO™ robots or learn to be a zookeeper for a week? From engineering to singing, entrepreneurship to pottery and baking to dance, Cape Girardeau area youth can try it all by enrolling in Southeast Missouri State University’s Horizons Summer Youth Enrichment program.
Community Women’s Luncheon April 27 at SoutheastSoutheast Missouri State University is sponsoring a community women’s luncheon, “Reflecting Women Forward,” on Friday, April 27, in an effort to connect female students at Southeast with opportunities, women mentors and resources in the community.
Vote for Operation JumpStartThe Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been nominated for an award from “What Works in Supporting Entrepreneurship in Communities” a U.S. Sourcelink Innovative Practices Challenge. The winner is selected based upon which entry receives the most votes so we would appreciate it if you send this to your staff and partners to
VOTE FOR OPERATION JUMPSTART. Voting closes April 13 at 4 p.m. CST so please get your votes in today!
Accelerating Entrepreneurship in the Delta Grant Winners AnnouncedThe Delta Regional Authority and the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) are partnering on an initiative to create more small businesses and more jobs in the 252 counties and parishes in eight states that make up the federally designated Delta Regional Authority.
Wolz Named Director of Alumni RelationsJay Wolz of Cape Girardeau, who has a 25-year career in marketing and communications along with eight years experience in newspaper and television media, has been named director of alumni relations and annual giving at Southeast Missouri State University.
Gordon to be Honored with MMA Innovative Marketing AwardDr. Peter Gordon, director of the Center for International Business Programs and professor of marketing at Southeast Missouri State University, will be honored with the Marketing Management Association’s (MMA) Innovative Marketing Award for 2012 at the MMA Annual Conference March 29 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago.
Southeast Regent Honored for Professional, Community ContributionsKendra Neely-Martin of St. Louis, a member of the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents, received the 2012 St. Louis American Young Achiever Award Feb. 23 during the Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception. She was recognized as one of 20 young leaders/professionals age 40 and younger from the St. Louis region for professional and community accomplishments.
Rogers-Adkinson Named College of Education DeanDr. Diana Rogers-Adkinson, chair of the Department of Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has been named dean of the College of Education at Southeast Missouri State University.
Fluegge Woolf Selected to Participate in Leadership MissouriDr. Erin Rae Fluegge Woolf, professor of management at Southeast Missouri State University, will join an elite group of 30 Missouri business and state leaders chosen to participate in Leadership Missouri, a seven-month leadership enhancement program sponsored by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Work of Southeast Professor Appears in Prestigious Scientific JournalAn article written by a Southeast Missouri State University assistant professor of physics, demonstrating the role of smart nanostructures in the development of novel therapeutic approaches for treating central nervous system (CNS) disorders, is currently featured in one of the world’s most influential scientific journals focused on advanced drug and gene delivery systems.
Students Honored with ADDY AwardsSoutheast Missouri State University students received ADDY awards honoring creative excellence in advertising at the annual ADDY Awards banquet Feb. 24.
Small Business Development Training Coming to Park HillsAre you ready to be part of an elite group of entrepreneurs who are realizing their dreams of small business ownership? Do you want to “jumpstart” an idea or give your current business that needed boost? If so, you can’t afford to miss the no-charge training opportunity that will be offered soon in Park Hills, Mo., courtesy of the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast President Responds to Governor's Funding AnnouncementKenneth W. Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, today thanked Governor Jay Nixon for his announced amendment to his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2013 that restores $40 million in funding to the state’s public colleges and universities.
Innovation Center Awarded JumpStarting Missouri Communities Post Flood GrantOfficials with the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced a $178,903 investment to assist flood-impacted Missouri counties recover by providing training and technical assistance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs.
Governor, Masingill to Announce Federal Grant Awarded to CIEMissouri Gov. Jay Nixon and Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Federal Co-Chairman Chris Masingill will be at Southeast Missouri State University at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, to announce a federal grant being awarded to the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE).
Tickets for Kurt Warner, Bill Nye Events Now AvailableTickets for the Kurt Warner and Bill Nye events scheduled as part of the 2011-2012 University Speaker Series are now available. Tickets are required for entry to both events and are free for current Southeast faculty, staff and students with a valid Redhawks ID
U.S. News Ranks Southeast Online Bachelor’s, Graduate Degree Programs Southeast Missouri State University’s online bachelor’s degree programs and online graduate programs in business and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) were ranked in the first-ever edition of Top Online Education Program rankings by U.S. News & World Report released this week.
DIANA Event to Benefit St. Louis Foster Children A group of St. Louis alumni of Southeast Missouri State University and Angels’ Arms of St. Louis have joined with the St. Louis 35th Annual Builders Home & Garden Show in February to provide support for St. Louis foster children wishing to attend Southeast Missouri State University.
Regents Approve Merick Residence HallThe Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents named Southeast’s newest residence hall overlooking Houck Stadium the William A. and Christene Merick Residence Hall.
Southeast Student Awarded MCA ScholarshipDustin Schroeder, a Southeast Missouri State University student from Jackson, Mo., has been awarded a Missouri Concrete Association (MCA) scholarship for the spring 2012 semester.
Regents Appove New Residence HallThe Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents approved $29 million in System Facilities Revenue Bonds Series 2011B, the proceeds of which will be used to help fund construction of a new residence hall on the north end of campus and a new chiller and boiler plant at the Show Me Center complex.
Fall Commencement Tip SheetFall commencement at Southeast Missouri State University is planned for 2 p.m. Dec. 17 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.
656 to Receive Degrees at Fall CommencementSoutheast Missouri State University will hold winter commencement exercises at 2 p.m. Dec. 17 in the Show Me Center during which 656 students--543 undergraduates and 113 graduate students will receive degrees.
Small Businesses to Benefit from Grants Awarded to CIE Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Delta Regional Authority today outlined new grants recently awarded to the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University.
Swartwout to Receive 2011 PRIDE AwardDr. Susan Swartwout, professor of English at Southeast Missouri State University and publisher and editor of the Southeast Missouri State University Press, will receive the PRIDE Award during commencement exercises in the Show Me Center.
Johnson Appointed to Supreme Court of Missouri’s Committee Mary Moore Johnson, professor of business law at Southeast Missouri State University, has been appointed to serve a four-year term on the Supreme Court of Missouri’s Committee on Civic Education as its higher education representative.
Names of Fallen Military to be Read at Remembrance Day Nov. 11Following the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy, Southeast Missouri State University has joined a nationwide grass-roots effort to honor American service men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan during the past decade.
Fall 2011 Athenaeum Series Features Hatton"From the Engagement of Anthropology to the Anthropology of Engagement" will be presented by Dr. Joshua Hatton, Department of Global Cultures and Languages, from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Sadie's Place in Kent Library as part of the Fall 2011 Athenaeum Series.
Show Me Center Welcomes Marketing DirectorSoutheast Missouri State University welcomes Joshua Hanlon as the new marketing director of the Show Me Center.
Hanlon will be responsible for the marketing and advertising plans for events at the Show Me Center.
Operation JumpStart Receives New Funding to Expand and Continue ServicesThe Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University was recently awarded grant renewals on two Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act (PRIME) grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration as well as new funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Delta Regional Authority and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Prospective Students, Parents Invited to Show Me DayProspective students and their parents are invited to attend Show Me Day Nov. 12 on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University. “Show Me Day is an opportunity for individuals interested in Southeast to visit our campus and see the wide variety of academic programs and services we offer,” said Lenell Hahn, associate director of admissions.
Regents Approve Feasibility to Construct New Residence HallThe Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved the feasibility of the University constructing a new residence hall on the north end of campus to open in fall 2013 and authorized the administration to contract for architectural and engineering services.
Regents Okay Services to Complete Greek Housing Master PlanThe Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today authorized Southeast officials to contract for architectural and engineering services to complete a Greek Housing master plan and assess related utility infrastructure needs.
School of Polytechnic Studies Will be Renamed by July 1.The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved several organizational changes, including moving the Department of Computer Science from the College of Science and Mathematics to the School of Polytechnic Studies.
MBA Program Featured in Princeton Review's ‘Best 294 Business SchoolsSoutheast Missouri State University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is an outstanding business program, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company features the school in the new 2012 edition of its book, "The Best 294 Business Schools" (Random House / Princeton Review) that went on sale Oct. 11.
Heritage Plaza to be Unveiled Homecoming WeekendThe Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association will present the Southeast Heritage Plaza Unveiling Ceremony as a part of Homecoming activities at 11 a.m. Oct. 22 at the Aleen Vogel Wehking Alumni Center at 926 Broadway in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast to Honor Alumni, Faculty With 2011 Merit AwardsSeven alumni and one faculty member will receive Merit Awards presented by the Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association Oct. 21at the Copper Dome Society/Merit Recognition Program during the Homecoming celebration.
Southeast Announces Homecoming 2011 FestivitiesU.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights to Jump into Houck Before Football Game Kickoff.
Your Path to Fame” is the theme for Homecoming 2011 scheduled for Oct. 21-22 at Southeast Missouri State University.
Alpha Xi Delta Scholarship for Outstanding WomenFrank Hartzell of Washington, Mo., has provided a $500 gift to the Southeast Missouri University Foundation to establish the Alpha Xi Delta Scholarship for Outstanding Women, in Honor of Patricia Lewis Hartzell through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.
Worldwide Tour of Southeast’s Short Film Comes HomeSoutheast Missouri State University’s first and only 3-D animated short film, “Death to the Different,” directed by award-winner Peter Chanthanakone, assistant professor of industrial and engineering technology, will be presented at the 11th Kansas International Film Festival.
KRCU Public Radio to Broadcast ‘Tomorrow’s College’KRCU Public Radio at Southeast Missouri State University announces plans to broadcast American RadioWorks’ “Tomorrow’s College” series as part of its Documentary and Specials offerings Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. beginning Oct. 2.
Mosby Named Director of CIEDavid Mosby has been named director of the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and director of the Small Business Technology and Development Center at Southeast Missouri State University.
Memorial Services to Honor Dr. Gary MillerSoutheast will pay tribute to the late Dr. Gary Miller at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 30. A memorial service celebrating his life and a dedication of the organ practice room will be held in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.
River Campus Celebrates Five Years With Kick-Off Open HouseThe Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts (HSVPA) celebrates its fifth season and welcomes members of the community with an afternoon of free entertainment for the entire family during a Kick-Off Open House scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Sept. 17 at the River Campus.
Kent Library Conducting Survey of Original Civil War Materials Special Collections and Archives in Kent Library at Southeast Missouri State University is conducting a survey of original Civil War source materials held by libraries, museums, historical societies, genealogical societies, archives, individuals, State Historic Sites or other organizations and institutions.
Southeast Student Diver Discovers Shipwreck in Mediterranean SeaSoutheast Missouri State University anthropology student Jennifer Rickard recently discovered a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea with six other participants in an underwater archaeological school program offered by the Cape of Cavalleria Ecomuseum on the island of Menora, Spain.
Southeast’s Short Film Showcased in New York Times Square Southeast Missouri State University’s first and only 3-D animated short film, “Death to the Different,” directed by award-winner Peter Chanthanakone, assistant professor of industrial and engineering technology, was presented at the New York City International Film Festival on Aug. 22.
Marketing, Strategic Business Growth Workshops Offered 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. Exhibit of Japanese Prints Opening at Museum“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. DRA Announces Partnership for Microenterprise FinancingDRA 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. Partnership for Higher Education Reports Successful First Year 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, Dr. Ken Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, says the collaborative higher education arrangement has been very successful.
Operation Jumpstart Offers Social Networking to Connect Entrepreneurs 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.
Professors Co-Author Article to be Published in Science Two Southeast Missouri State University biology professors have co-authored an article to be published in a forthcoming edition of one of the world’s most influential science journals. The article focuses on a fungus causing dry rot of buildings.
Indiana University’s Straight No Chaser to Headline Benefit Concert A partnership between Southeast Missouri State University and Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. will help raise funds for Old Town Cape as they sponsor a benefit concert featuring Indiana University’s male a cappella sensations Straight No Chaser (SNC) on Saturday, Aug. 20.
River Campus Tickets on SaleThe fifth River Campus season will offer a full array of outstanding performances by professional touring companies as well as the departments of Music, and Theatre and Dance. Individual tickets for performances are currently on sale. For more information about this season or to purchase tickets, visit
RiverCampusEvents.com. Harris Helps Lead Team USA to 2-0 StartFormer Southeast running back Henry Harris ran a game-high 99 yards and scored two second-half touchdowns in Team USA's 61-0 rout of Australia. Harris then ran for 18 yards on three carries to help lift Team USA to a 48-7 win over Germany.
Southeast Student Participating in Summer Research Experience Modeling feral cat populations and E. coli in cattle, and investigating the maternal investment in the offspring of bird species are among the projects facing a Southeast Missouri State University student during a summer research experience with the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS).
Regents Consider Dean and Associate Dean AppointmentsThe Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents on Wednesday reviewed results of the periodic review process of all University deans and associate deans and voted for continuance or discontinuance of their administrative assignments based on the evaluations.
River Campus Announces 2011-2012 Season Season tickets sales open to the public June 8 for the 2011-2012 season at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The fifth 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.
Athletic Director John Shafer Announces RetirementSoutheast Missouri State University Athletics Director John Shafer announced Thursday that he will retire effective June 30, 2011 after more than 40 years of athletics organizational administration at several universities, including the past three years as athletics director at Southeast.
Symposium to Provide Operation JumpStart Certifications The Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University is collaborating with several partners to host a series of symposia to build entrepreneurial capacity in the eight-state lower Mississippi Delta region. The CIE is joining with the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), the Delta Leadership Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration to host one symposium in each state this summer.
Bachelor’s, Master’s in Nursing Reaccredited The Department of Nursing at Southeast Missouri State University is pleased to announce that both the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing have received continuing accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
KRCU Recognized for Broadcast Excellence KRCU at Southeast Missouri State University was recognized on Saturday, June 4, at the Missouri Broadcasters Association’s Annual Convention and Awards Presentation at The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo.
Faculty ‘Marvel’ at Selvaggio’s Accomplishments 
Tony Selvaggio of St. Louis, with his faithful companion Marvel at his side, is set to cross the stage at Southeast Missouri State University’s commencement ceremony May 14, signaling the completion of an amazing accomplishment. Entrepreneurship Thriving in Iron CountyAfter six weeks of evening classes, 13 aspiring entrepreneurs graduated recently from the Operation JumpStart small business training program held at the Public Health Center in Ironton, Mo.