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Harrison College of Business Honors Students, Faculty
The Donald L. Harrison College of Business at Southeast Missouri State University recently held its annual awards banquet and honored several outstanding students and faculty members.

Small Business Development Training Coming to Kennett
The six-week course, called Operation JumpStart (OJS), is a nationally-recognized, highly- successful training model designed for individuals who are considering starting or expanding a small business.

Social Media Strategies Workshop
Using 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.

Regents Set Fees for FY2013
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents set incidental fees for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Agriculture Students Honored with Awards
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Agriculture recently announced its outstanding student awards for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Six Alumni to Receive 2012 Young Alumni Merit Award
The Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association has selected six alumni to receive the University's 2012 Young Alumni Merit Award.

Spring Commencement Tip Sheet
Sindy 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.

Southeast Awarded $500,000 Grant to Develop Satellite Industrial Assessment Center
Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded a $500,000 U.S. Department of Energy grant to develop a Satellite Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) to train students on energy engineering.

Stapleton Elected to Association for Enterprise Opportunity Board of Directors
Dr. James Stapleton, executive director of the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and associate professor of entrepreneurship at Southeast Missouri State University, was recently elected to the Association for Enterprise Opportunity Board of Directors.

Students Recognized for Outstanding Business Plans
The 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.

Largest Graduating Class in Southeast History to Receive Degrees
The largest graduating class in the history of Southeast Missouri State University will receive degrees at spring commencement exercises planned for 2 p.m. May 12 at the Show Me Center.

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.

Alnutt Named Southeast Director of Athletics
Mark Alnutt, senior associate athletics director for administration at the University of Missouri, has been named director of athletics at Southeast Missouri State University.

Southeast Missouri Music Academy Announces Winners in 2012 Young Composers Project
The Southeast Missouri Music Academy announces the winners in its annual Young Composers Project.

Local Students Excel at Junior Missouri Academy of Science Competition
Two students from Delta R-V Junior High School took top honors at the Junior Missouri Academy of Science competition April 14 in Columbia, Mo.

Gov. Jay Nixon to Present Address at Southeast’s Spring Commencement
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon will deliver the address at spring commencement exercises May 12 at Southeast Missouri State University.

Lt. Kenny Mayberry Completes FBI National Academy Program
Lt. Kenny Mayberry of the University Police at Southeast Missouri State University recently graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Va.

Southeast Offering Horizons Summer Youth Enrichment Program in June, July
Would 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 Southeast
Southeast 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 JumpStart
The 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!

Enterprise Holdings Foundation Supports Theatre and Dance Senior Showcase
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation has awarded a $4,000 grant to the Southeast Missouri University Foundation to support the Department of Theatre and Dance Senior Showcase, a cabaret for graduating seniors.

Accelerating Entrepreneurship in the Delta Grant Winners Announced
The 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.

Southeast Students Named Top Undergraduate Team at SHRM Case Competition
A team of Southeast Missouri State University students earned second place and was the top ranking undergraduate team at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Southwest Central Regional Student Conference March 30-31 in Lakewood, Colo.

Midwest Agri-Chemico, Inc., and Midwest Grain & Barge Donate Vehicle to Southeast Agriculture Program
Midwest Agri-Chemico, Inc., and Midwest Grain and Barge Company of Cape Girardeau, Mo., donated a Kawasaki 4010 Mule today to the Department of Agriculture at Southeast Missouri State University.

Holocaust Survivor Speaking at Southeast April 11
Ben Fainer, a Holocaust survivor, will be the guest speaker April 11 as Southeast Missouri State University commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Wolz Named Director of Alumni Relations
Jay 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.

Southeast Public Relations Major Zane Riley Elected to PRSSA National Committee
Zane Riley of Blodgett, Mo., a public relations major at Southeast Missouri State University, was elected to the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) as the vice president of advocacy at the PRSSA 2012 National Assembly in Charlotte, N.C., this month.

Sikeston Campus Students Raise $1,400 for Kenny Rogers Center
Students attending Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston rolled up their sleeves as volunteer telethon panel members at the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center televised telethon March 25.

Gordon to be Honored with MMA Innovative Marketing Award
Dr. 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 Public Relations Major Zane Riley Elected to PRSSA National Committee
During the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) 2012 National Assembly in Charlotte, N.C., this month, Zane Riley, Southeast Missouri State University public relations student from Blodgett, Mo., was elected to the PRSSA National Committee as the vice president of advocacy.

Two Southeast Equestrian Team Members Competing in Zone Finals April 1
Southeast Missouri State University’s equestrian team competed in their last regular season show March 24.

Southeast Faculty Member’s 3D Animated Film Premiering April 2 at River Campus
A Southeast Missouri State University faculty member will premier his latest 3D animated film April 2 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre at the River Campus.

‘Bill Nye the Science Guy’ to Speak at Southeast April 3
Bill Nye, scientist, engineer, comedian, author and inventor -- best known as “the Science Guy” -- will speak at Southeast Missouri State University April 3 as part of the 2011-2012 University Speaker Series.

Southeast Regent Honored for Professional, Community Contributions
Kendra 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 Dean
Dr. 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.

Southeast Business Students Take First Place in International Case Competition
A group of Southeast Missouri State University business students won first place in the 2012 Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) Worldwide Case Competition held Feb. 26-March 2 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Shoes Being Collected March 25-April 1 as Part of Soles4Souls Effort
Southeast Missouri State University’s Horticulture Club and Collegiate Farm Bureau are co-sponsoring an initiative to collect new and gently used shoes March 25-April 1 as part of the Soles4Souls shoe campaign.

Prospective Students, Parents Invited to Show Me Day March 24
Prospective students and their parents are invited to attend “Show Me Day” March 24 on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.

Fluegge Woolf Selected to Participate in Leadership Missouri
Dr. 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.

School of Polytechnic Studies Hosting Open House March 24
The School of Polytechnic Studies at Southeast Missouri State University will host an open house from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, March 24, in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building on the Southeast campus.

St. Louis Cardinals Organist Performing, Speaking at Music Academy Event
Dwayne Hilton, the organist for the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, will perform and speak March 17 at a fund-raising event hosted by the Southeast Missouri Music Academy and the local chapter of the National Federation of Music Clubs, the Encore Club.

Southeast Hosting National History Day in Missouri March 9
The National History Day in Missouri district contest will once again be hosted by Southeast Missouri State University March 9 in the University Center.

Eddleman Gets Bird’s-Eye View of Ecuador
Dr. Bill Eddleman, vice provost and dean of the School of Graduate Studies at Southeast Missouri State University, has now seen more than 800 species of birds in his lifetime.

Work of Southeast Professor Appears in Prestigious Scientific Journal
An 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 Awards
Southeast Missouri State University students received ADDY awards honoring creative excellence in advertising at the annual ADDY Awards banquet Feb. 24.

56th Annual Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair to be Held March 6
Beginning at 3:30 p.m. on March 6 at the Show Me Center, 321 projects will be available for public viewing at the 56th Annual Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair.

Southeast Observes Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Southeast Missouri State University is observing Eating Disorders Awareness Week through March 3 with a variety of activities.

Small Business Development Training Coming to Park Hills
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 “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.

Sofo Presenting 'Educational Transfer in British West Africa: The Case of Ghana'
Dr. Seidu Sofo, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, will present "Educational Transfer in British West Africa: The Case of Ghana" at noon Feb. 29 in Sadie's Place in Kent Library.

Southeast Missouri State University Marketing Students Win in State Competition
Southeast Missouri State University marketing club students Stephanie Holland of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., and Rebecca Talken of St. Charles, Mo., won high honors Feb. 16-17 in the 2012 Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference and Competition at the Four Seasons Lodge in Lake Ozark, Mo

Alumnus Returns to Discuss 'Engineering Better Photovoltaics'
"Looking to the Plants for an Answer: Engineering Better Photovoltaics" will be the keynote Feb. 22 during Engineering Week at Southeast.

Harrison College of Business Launches Master of Science in Organizational Management
The Donald L. Harrison College of Business at Southeast Missouri State University recently launched a Master of Science degree program in Organizational Management (MSOM), which is geared toward managers and those seeking management positions who are currently in the workforce.

Southeast President Responds to Governor's Funding Announcement
Kenneth 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.

Marlers Named ‘Friend of the University’
Lawrence and Donna Marler of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., received the 2012 Friend of the University Award from the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.

Innovation Center Awarded JumpStarting Missouri Communities Post Flood Grant
Officials 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 CIE
Missouri 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 Available
Tickets 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

Southeast Plans Black History Month Activities
Southeast Missouri State University will celebrate Black History Month in February with events designed to commemorate the heritage of African-Americans.

Southeast Ranked Safest Public University in Missouri
Southeast Missouri State University has been ranked as the safest public four-year university in Missouri by StateUniversity.com, the leading website for college information.

Future Students, Parents Invited to Show Me Day Feb. 18
Prospective students and their parents are invited to attend Show Me Day Feb. 18 on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.

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.

2,592 Students Named to Fall Dean's List
Southeast Missouri State University has named 2,592 students to its Dean’s List for academic achievement during the 2011 fall semester.

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 Hall
The 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 Scholarship
Dustin 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 Hall
The 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 Sheet
Fall 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.

Employee Recognition Awards Presented
Winners of Employee Recognition Awards were announced at Southeast Missouri State University’s Holiday Luncheon Nov. 23.

656 to Receive Degrees at Fall Commencement
Southeast 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.

Student Santas Hoping to Reach 1,500 Children
Student Santas are holding their eighth annual toy drive for the upcoming holiday season.

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 Award
Dr. 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.

Southeast Alumnus ‘Uncle Scotty’ Cox Honored with CMA Award
Southeast alumnus “Uncle Scotty” Cox and his radio morning show partner, Carissa, were honored by the Country Music Association with an award for radio personality of the year Nov. 9 at the 2011 CMA Awards in Nashville.

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.

Crisp Museum to Celebrate Native American Heritage Nov. 19
Southeast Missouri State University’s Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum will host an afternoon of activities highlighting the rich history of Native American culture.

Southeast Missouri State Leading Missouri into Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Southeast Missouri State University has been recognized as the top partner in the state of Missouri for Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Names of Fallen Military to be Read at Remembrance Day Nov. 11
Following 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.

High School Dance Students Invited to Attend Dance Day
Prospective Southeast Missouri State University students interested in majoring in dance are invited to attend Dance Day hosted by the Department of Theatre and Dance on Saturday, Dec. 3.

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.

Neely-Martin Appointed to Southeast Board of Regents
Kendra Neely-Martin, a 1994 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, has been appointed by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents effective immediately.

Show Me Center Welcomes Marketing Director
Southeast 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.

‘New York Artists Equity Association: Gifts’ to be Displayed in Museum
“New York Artists Equity Association: Recent Gifts” opened Nov. 1 in the Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.

Bruns Appointed Interim Dean of College of Health and Human Services
Dr. Diana Bruns, chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology and professor of criminal justice and sociology at Southeast Missouri State University, has been appointed interim dean of Southeast’s College of Health and Human Services effective Jan. 4.

Operation JumpStart Receives New Funding to Expand and Continue Services
The 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 Day
Prospective 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.

Southeast Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 11-19
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. 11-19.

School of Polytechnic Studies Hosting Open House Nov. 12
The School of Polytechnic Studies at Southeast Missouri State University will host an open house from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building on the Southeast campus.

Regents Approve Feasibility to Construct New Residence Hall
The 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 Plan
The 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 Schools
Southeast 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.

Michael J. Fox to Speak at Southeast Oct. 26
Michael J. Fox will speak as part of Southeast Missouri State University’s 2011-2012 University Speaker Series at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Show Me Center.

Heritage Plaza to be Unveiled Homecoming Weekend
The 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.

Five to Receive Distinguished Service Award from Alumni Association
The Alumni Association of Southeast Missouri State University will honor five individuals with Distinguished Service Awards during Homecoming festivities Oct. 22.

Southeast to Honor Alumni, Faculty With 2011 Merit Awards
Seven 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 Festivities
U.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.

Southeast Hosting Missouri Nursing Students Association State Convention
The Southeast Missouri State University Student Nurses Association will host the Missouri Nursing Students Association (MONSA) state convention Oct. 14-15 at the Plaza Convention Center in Cape Girardeau.

About 200 student nurses and about 30 exhibitors are expected at the event.

Alpha Xi Delta Scholarship for Outstanding Women
Frank 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 Home
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, 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.

KRCU’s ‘Discover Nature’ Awarded Missouri Conservation Foundation Grant
KRCU public radio at Southeast Missouri State University was recently awarded a second grant from the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) in support of the station’s local Discover Nature program.

Agriculture Educational Field Day Oct. 5 at Hutson Greenhouse
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Agriculture is hosting its ninth “Agriculture Educational Field Day” from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Mosby Named Director of CIE
David 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.

Choose Your Adventure This Family Weekend
An assortment of activities for all ages is planned for Family Weekend Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at Southeast Missouri State University.

Memorial Services to Honor Dr. Gary Miller
Southeast 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.

Southeast in U.S. News Best Colleges’ Best Master’s Degree Universities
Southeast Missouri State University is listed today in the top tier of best regional universities in the Midwest in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group.

Dept. of Theatre and Dance Selected to Perform in ‘Dancing in the Streets’
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance students have been selected to perform in “Dancing in the Streets” Sept. 24 in St. Louis for the third straight year.

Southeast to Salute Outstanding St. Louis Alumni
The Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association will salute five Southeast alumni from the St. Louis area from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 22 at Ces and Judy’s, 10405 Clayton Rd. in St. Louis.

River Campus Celebrates Five Years With Kick-Off Open House
The 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.

Southeast Among Princeton Review's 2012 ‘Best in the Midwest’
For the fourth straight year, Southeast Missouri State University is one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to The Princeton Review.

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.

Two Southeast Seniors Selected for Entrepreneurship Scholarships
The Harrison College of Business at Southeast Missouri State University recently announced Tim Couch and Deanna Dippold as the first recipients of two new scholarships at the University.

Southeast Student Diver Discovers Shipwreck in Mediterranean Sea
Southeast 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 Wind Symphony Selected to Perform at MMEA State Conference
The Southeast Missouri State University Wind Symphony has been selected to play for the Missouri Music Educators Association state convention in January.

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.

Biology Faculty Member Awarded $498,725 National Science Foundation Grant
Dr. Margaret Waterman, professor of biology at Southeast Missouri State University, has been awarded a $498,725 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant under the Research Coordination Networks – Undergraduate Biology Education (RCN-UBE) program.

Michael J. Fox, Kurt Warner to Highlight 2011-2012 Speaker Series
Southeast Missouri State University will host several prominent speakers to share their experiences and stories during the 2011-2012 University Speaker Series.

897 Students Named to Dean’s List at Southeast
Southeast Missouri State University has named 897 students to its Dean’s List for academic achievement during the 2011 summer session.

Southeast Receives $39,877 from Missouri Arts Council
Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded five grants totaling $39,877 from the Missouri Arts Council (MAC).

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 Financing
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.

Opening Week Activities to Welcome New Students to Campus
Southeast Missouri State University will welcome students for the start of the 2011-2012 academic year with a weekend of activities Aug. 18-20.

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.

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.

Dept of Health and Human Services gives $24,826 to Nursing Education
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.

Rodney D. Green Endowed Scholarship Established at Southeast
The Rodney D. Green Endowed Scholarship has been endowed through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.
The $10,000 endowed scholarship was established through memorial contributions of friends and family.

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 Sale
The 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 Start
Former 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.

President Invites Faculty Nominations for Faculty Athletic Representative

Dr. Jim Champine, professor of biology, has served for the past several years as Southeast's Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Dr. Champine's tenure, including his service as a member of the Steering Committee for the NCAA Cycle Three Certification, has been very productive and resulted in some beneficial changes to the University's athletic programs.

Champine was appointed chair of the Department of Biology effective June 1, and due to his new assignment, he has asked to be relieved as the FAR. President Ken Dobbins will appoint a new representative by the start of the fall 2011 semester.

Any faculty member interested in being appointed as the next FAR can contact Champine to be briefed on the duties and rewards of the position. Faculty members who would be willing to serve a three-year term should provide a letter of interest and an abbreviated vitae no later than Friday, July 15, and forward to Diane Sides, assistant to the president, at dosides@semo.edu, Room 246C of Dempster Hall, or Mail Stop 3325. In addition, you can nominate a faculty member for the FAR by forwarding a nomination letter.

House and Niemczyk Named to NABC Honors Court
Southeast Missouri men's basketball student-athletes Zach House and Nick Niemczyk were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court Monday.

Southeast Deferring Admission for Fall Applicants Requesting Housing
Southeast Missouri State University announced that, beginning Monday, July 11, admission is being deferred until spring 2012 for applicants living outside a 50-mile radius of Cape Girardeau and applying for fall 2011 admission.

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 Appointments
The 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.

Regents Approve $96.7 Million Operating Budget for FY2012
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents approved a $96.7 million operating budget for the University and $34.8 million in auxiliary operating budgets, both for fiscal 2012, the year which begins July 1.

Athletic Director John Shafer Announces Retirement

Southeast 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).

Reimann Named Finalist for National Teachers Hall of Fame
The College of Education at Southeast Missouri State University announces that Carol Reimann was named one of five finalists for The National Teachers Hall of Fame.

Villa Duchesne High School Student Wins Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award
A Villa Duchesne High School student who has excelled in the classroom and theatre and dance and is active in her community and school was named the recipient today of the ninth annual Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award by Southeast Missouri State University.

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.

Operation JumpStart Partners with Kauffman Foundation
Nationally Recognized Microenterprise Development Program Will Make Courseware Available to Small Business Training and Support Organizations Nationwide

Business Success Series Coming to Cape Girardeau Downtown Businesses
Operation Main Street: Business Success Series Coming to Cape Girardeau Downtown Businesses

Presale Tickets Available for Dance St. Louis’ ‘Spring to Dance Festival’
Presale Tickets Available for Dance St. Louis’ ‘Spring to Dance Festival’

Southeast Department of Agriculture Announces Outstanding Students
The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Agriculture recently announced its outstanding students for the 2010-2011 academic year.

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.

Six Alumni to Receive 2011 Young Alumni Merit Award
The Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association has selected six alumni to receive the University's 2011 Young Alumni Merit Award.

Entrepreneurship Thriving in Iron County
After 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.

Southeast Student Awarded Lorberg Medal
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 Joins other Mid-South Universities in Hybrid Rice Agreement
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.

Harrison College of Business Maintains AACSB Accreditation
The Donald L. Harrison College of Business at Southeast Missouri State University has maintained its business accreditation by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center Earns Grant to Study Fungicide
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.

Southeast Business Student Places First in International Competition
A student from Southeast Missouri State University’s Harrison College of Business recently finished first in an international marketing and management competition.

Ty Margenthaler Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Southeast Missouri Director of Athletics John Shafer introduced Ty Margenthaler as the Redhawks next head women’s basketball coach during a press conference at the Show Me Center Thursday.

Southeast One of 13 State Universities to Receive Grant for Course Redesign
Southeast Missouri State University, along with 12 other public four-year universities in Missouri, have been awarded a $250,000 Next Generation Learning Challenges grant to fund a project titled “The Missouri Learning Commons: Redesigning Gateway Courses at Scale.”

Southeast to Benefit From NGLC Grant for Blended Learning Implementation
Southeast Missouri State University is the lead institution in a consortium of six Missouri universities that will benefit from a $250,000 Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) competition grant awarded to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the University of Central Florida (UCF).

Endowment Propels University Press to Spearhead Novel Competition
Budding novelists may try their hand at getting their first work published in the new Dorothy and Wedel Nilsen Literary Prize for First Novel competition sponsored by the Southeast Missouri State University Press.

University Kicks off New Cybersecurity Degree
Because in today’s age of technological advances, there is a constant need to protect America’s computers and networks from assault, Southeast Missouri State University has launched a new Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity.

University Begins ‘Southeast in the Year 2020’ Initiative
Consistent with its mission to “prepare individuals to participate responsibly in a diverse and technologically advanced world,” Southeast Missouri State University President Kenneth W. Dobbins has announced a new initiative to look at university education in the future, entitled “Southeast in the Year 2020.”

Regents Approve Div. I Certification Self-Study to be Submitted to NCAA
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a Division I Certification Self-Study Document to be submitted to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Regents Approve Two New Minors, New Certificate Program
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents has approved new minors in agriculture/horticulture entrepreneurship and autism studies, and a new certificate of healthcare facilities operations.

Regents Approve Room and Board Rates for 2011-2012
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved new room and board rates and a $20.98 million Residence Life budget for fiscal 2012.

Paul J. Lloyd Endowed Psychology Scholarship Established at Southeast
The Department of Psychology at Southeast Missouri State University announces the establishment of the Paul J. Lloyd Endowed Psychology Scholarship through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation. Dr. Paul and Karen Lloyd of Cape Girardeau have made a $10,000 gift to create the award.

U.S. News Lists Two Southeast Graduate Programs
Southeast Missouri State University’s master’s degree programs in nursing and speech-language pathology have earned a spot among the leading graduate programs in health in the 2012 edition of Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News Media Group.

Pawielski Wins ROTC Civilian of the Year Award
Vance Pawielski, communication coordinator for the Air Force ROTC program at Southeast Missouri State University, has won Air Force ROTC Northwest Region’s ROTC Civilian of Year the Award.

Southeast Students to Another Spend Spring Break at CSIS
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).

Offering of Psychology Degree at Regional Campuses Beginning in Fall 2011
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.

Univ. Press Launches ‘Classic Creole: A Celebration of Food and Family’
Just in time for “Fat Tuesday,” The Southeast Missouri State University Press announces the release of “Classic Creole: A Celebration of Food and Family.”

Kent Library Offering Virtual Reference Librarian to Regional Campuses
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.

CIE Announces SPARK Awards for National Entrepreneurship Week
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.

Economic Society of India Honors Dahiya with Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Jai Dahiya, associate dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and professor of physics at Southeast Missouri State University, recently was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Economic Growth Society of India through the Finance Ministry of India.

Southeast Marketing Students Win in State Competition
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.

Campbell Named ‘Friend of the University’
Harryette Campbell of Sikeston, Mo., an area landowner with farming interests, received the 2011 Friend of the University Award from the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.

KRCU Producer Receives Award from Missouri Department of Conservation
KRCU host and producer Jacob McCleland recently received an award from the Outreach and Education Division of Missouri Department of Conservation at a ceremony held in Columbia, Mo. The award recognizes McCleland’s work on “Discover Nature,” the audio counterpart of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Natural Events Calendar.

Whitakers Name Classroom at Southeast
The College of Education at Southeast Missouri State University announces the naming of the Jean Whitaker Demonstration Classroom in the Scully Building on the University campus.

Southeast Professors Co-Edit Newly Released Book
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.

First-Day Spring Semester Enrollment Up 2.9 Percent at Southeast
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 2011 semester.

Dr. Robert W. Hamblin Lecture Endowed at Southeast
The Dr. Robert W. Hamblin Lecture has been endowed through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.

Dougans Endow Two Scholarships at Southeast
Neil and Dr. Alberta Dougan of Jackson, Mo., have endowed two scholarships through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.

Southeast Faculty Receive Kentucky Colonel Awards
Two Southeast Missouri State University faculty members in the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology have been named Honorary Kentucky Colonels.

Blanche Diepenbrock Scholarship Fund Established
The Blanche Diepenbrock Scholarship Fund has been established through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Named for Douglas C. Greene
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Southeast Missouri State University was today named for Douglas C. Greene of Vancouver, Wash., and Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Harrison College of Business Students to Compete in International Challenge
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.

Regents Approve Bond Issue for Campus Upgrades
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents has 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.

Regents Approve New Degrees in Cybersecurity, Global Cultures and Languages
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents has approved a new bachelor of science degree in cybersecurity and a bachelor of arts degree in global cultures and languages.

80-Year-Old Graduate has Experience to Succeed
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.

Sustainability Idea Competition Winners Announced
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.

Barnes to Receive 2010 PRIDE Award
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.

Student Films Win Awards During Global Entrepreneurship Week
Winners of the Fault-Line Film Festival competition, a component of Global Entrepreneurship Week, were announced during an awards ceremony Nov. 17 Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.

Stapleton Elected to UEDA Board of Directors
Dr. James Stapleton, executive director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and assistant professor of management at Southeast Missouri State University, was elected to the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Board of Directors at their membership meeting Nov. 9 in Reno, Nev.

Southeast’s Kennett Campus Celebrating 10 Years of Success
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.

Campus Food Drive to Help Southeast Missouri Families in Need
Southeast Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri Food Bank are teaming up to bring hunger relief to families in the area through Nov. 20. Six of the 16 counties served by the Southeast Missouri Food Bank are the poorest in Missouri.

New Speakers, Lectures and Ideas Headline Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010
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.

Southeast Collaborating on Foreign Language, Economics Instruction
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.

Real-Time Shuttle Tracking Begins
Real-time shuttle tracking is now available for riders of Southeast Missouri State University’s shuttle system.

Regents Eliminate, Rename Programs, Approve Off-Site B.S. in Psychology
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.

Regents Approve $58.2 Million Budget to Fund Renovations at Southeast
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.

MDHE Asks Southeast to Evaluate 27 Programs as Part of Statewide Review
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.

Southeast Department of Music Awarded NEA Grant
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.

Southeast Calls for Entries for KMOX Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award
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.

MBA Program Named in Princeton Review's ‘Best 300 Business Schools: 2011’
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.

Alumni, Faculty to be Honored with Merit Awards
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.

Faulkner Center Receives MHC Grant
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.

CIE Awarded $246,476 to Help Micro Entrepreneurs Start, Grow Businesses
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Southeast Missouri State University has received two U.S. Small Business Administration grants totaling $246,476 to help low-income and very low-income entrepreneurs with training and technical assistance to start, operate and grow their own businesses.

Join Redhawks Athletes in Fighting Breast Cancer
Since 2000, the Southeast Missouri State University women's volleyball team has helped provide more than 1,000 free mammograms to local women who otherwise could not afford them.

Southeast Fall 2010 Enrollment Surpasses 11,000 Mark
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.

Southeast Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Honored as Chapter of Merit
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.

Dr. Kenneth Dobbins Speaks with KRCU About Current University News
Dr. Dobbins talked with KRCU's Jacob McCleland about the university's surge in enrollment, the upcoming Student Speaker series, and the 8th Congressional District debate. He also touched on the university's budgetary situation for FY 2012 and how the university plans to address infrastructure improvements.

Regional Campuses Announce Recipients of David M. Barton Scholarship
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.

$176,000 Bequest from Fred L. Thomas Estate to Benefit Scholarship
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.

Family Weekend Sept. 24-26 Packed with Fun, Food, Football
Southeast Missouri State University will celebrate Family Weekend Sept 24-26 with a variety of events for students’ family members to enjoy.

Southeast Presents 2010-2011 Speakers Series
Southeast Missouri State University will host several prominent speakers to share their experiences and stories during the 2010-2011 University Speakers Series.

Southeast Students Dig into Past at Archaeological Field School
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.

ABET Accredits Southeast Computer Science Program
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.

Missouri Foundation for Health Awards Grant to Southeast
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.

Fall 2010 Enrollment Surges at Southeast
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.

643 Students Named to Dean's List at Southeast
Southeast Missouri State University has named 643 students to its Dean’s List for academic achievement during the 2010 summer session.

Southeast Named Among Best Master’s Degree Universities in Midwest
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.

Hamblin Authors Book of Mississippi Poems
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.

Southeast/Cape West Rotary Club Golf Tournament Raises $92,000
The annual Southeast Missouri State University and Cape West Rotary Club Golf Tournament raised $92,000 this year for student scholarships.

Southeast Deferring Admission for Fall Applicants Requesting Housing
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.

Student Awarded Sponsorship to Fund Old Town Cape Internship
Southeast Missouri State University student Sandra Anderson of Gainesville, Mo., has been selected to receive the Society for Human Resource Management’s Internship Sponsorship.

Southeast Bass Anglers Finish Second at Kentucky Lake Tournament
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.

Southeast, Logan College of Chiropractic Forge Agreement for 3+3 Program
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.

Dr. Loretta Prater Selected to Attend Executive Academy
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.

Autism Center Lauded at Grand Opening Celebration
A grand opening celebration was held today for the new Southeast Missouri State University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment.

Work of Southeast Scientists Makes Cover of Worldwide Science Journal
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.

Transfer Agreement Allows Regional Campus Students to Receive AA Degree
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.

Southeast Residence Halls Being Renovated This Summer
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.

Board Extends Dobbins’ Contract Through June 2014
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.

Regents Approve Faculty Promotions and Tenure
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.

Regents Approve $97 Million Operating Budget, Auxiliary Budgets for FY2011
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.

Bequest to Provide $129,450 in Scholarships for Mississippi County Students
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.

Frank A. and Dorothy W. Zillmer Scholarship Endowed at Southeast
The Frank A. and Dorothy W. Zillmer Scholarship has been endowed through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.

GetEducated.com Ranks Southeast Top Value in Online MBAs – AACSB Accredited
GetEducated.com, a consumer watchdog group that reviews and ranks online universities for cost, quality, and credibility has ranked Southeast Missouri State University #1 in affordability overall for its online MBA with a general emphasis.

Career Mentoring Program to Connect Alumni With Students, Fellow Alumni
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.

Windy City plays host to Southeast Alumni Event
Redhawks alumni and friends from the Chicago area recently met in the Windy City to enjoy good company and share memories of Southeast.

A Decade of Change and Opportunity at Southeast
The 1999-2009 Decade-in-Review highlights the progress and significant accomplishments of Southeast Missouri State University over the past decade – a time of unprecedented growth and expansion in both student enrollment and in campus facilities.

Redhawks Alumni Gather in Nation's Capital
Recent "America's Got Talent" winner Neal E. Boyd and other Southeast alums enjoyed a get-together in our nation's capital.

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