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Feb. 4 - 9th - Annual Nebraska Middle School Science Bowl; opening ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a round-robin competition from 9:30 a.m. to noon

Faculty: Increase communication, reduce absenteeism, and raise student grades in the first 8 weeks of the semester by turning in Early Alert referrals for students who have missed three or more classes or have low scores on quizzes/exams. Referrals can be made through a phone message or an e-mail to Dorothy Weber, Director of the Holland Academic Success Center, #375-7496.

Please state the course, student's name and I.D. #, and reason for the referral. A student can also be referred through the use of Early Alert forms on the G Drive under miscellaneous forms and documents.

In the spring 2011 semester, 69 faculty members made 375 referrals, fall of 2011 had 91 faculty members making 392 referrals, an all-time high. Help us try to make early contact with your students. Holland Academic Success Center.

Finalists For Vice President for Academic Affairs - see link below

Dr. Michael Anderson, Jan. 30 and 31 -

Jan. 31 - noon - Open Session All Campus Employees presentation with Question and Answer in Gardner Hall Auditorium

Wayne State College To Host Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps on Feb. 13

Wayne State College will host the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps on Monday, Feb. 13. Members of the ensemble will be providing clinics for music students in a variety of areas in the afternoon and then a concert at Our Savior Lutheran Church at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.

Zumba Classes Will Be Offered on Mondays and Thursdays

Zumba uses mostly Latin based dance moves to create an optimal total body workout! We will be using moves from Latin and international dance styles such as: Merengue, Cumbia, Salsa, Reggaeton, Belly Dancing, Calypso, Hip Hop, and more. No dance skills needed. You will learn the moves as we dance our way into fitness.

Where will Zumba take place? RICE Stage; Began Jan. 9; Mondays and Thursdays, 7:45-8:45 p.m.

For more information, please contact Mike Barry at (402) 375-7521.

2012 International Dinner & Entertainment Night

When: Feb. 19

Where: Frey Conference Suite

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $10 per person

Tantalize your taste buds and learn about different cultures during the 2012 International Dinner hosted by the members of the International, Spanish, and other Clubs of WSC. This is a unique opportunity for guests to enjoy diversity through food, international dances, songs, and other entertainment while learning more about the culture and traditions of other countries. Foods from several different countries will be highlighted during the evening meal. The atmosphere is family-friendly and gives everyone a chance to meet the international students attending Wayne State College.

Tickets are available by contacting any International Club Member or through Ron Vick in the Counseling Center, Room 103 in the Student Center or at 402-375-7321

RoVick1@wsc.edu

WSC Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble To Perform First Concert

The WSC Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will be performing their first concert of the spring semester on Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Ramsey Theater. The Symphonic Band will be conducted by Joshua Calkin and will be performing Masque, by W. Francis McBeth; An American Elegy, by Frank Ticheli; Suite for Synthesizer and Band, by Megill and Erickson; and King Cotton, by Henry Fillmore. The Wind Ensemble will be performing Pursuit, by Matt Conaway; Concerto for Clarinet , by Artie Shaw and featuring WSC woodwind instructor Karl Kolbeck; Yosemite Autumn, by Mark Camphouse; The Earle of Oxford's March, by Gordon Jacob; God of Our Fathers, by Claude T. Smith and featuring guest conductor Katie Bencken; and In Storm and Sunshine, by John Heed.

It is sure to be an enjoyable evening for anyone interested in hearing exciting, live music.

It is free and open to the public.

Cultural Events Calendar Note -

A Touch of Brass will NOT be performing on Feb. 9 as listed on the spring schedule, but instead will be giving a concert in Ley Theater on Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. This performance is entitled "Let's Dance" and will feature a variety of dance music from the Renaissance to present day. This diverse program will include such titles as Ancient Airs and Dances, Slavonic Dance, It Don't Mean a Thing, Ping-Pong Polka, Misty, and Woodchopper's Ball - just to name a few. This program is free and open to the public and is sure to provide an hour of good fun and entertainment.

For more information, please contact Dr. David Bohnert at 375-7363.

Art Exhibition Reception Will Be Hosted At The End Of The Show

Art exhibition: "Mythological Renderings" reception for the Artist at the closing of the show on Feb. 15 at 4:30 p.m. That reception will be preceded by an Intaglio demonstration at 1 p.m. in the Printmaking studio, SA 218, and an Artist's Talk at 3:35 to 4:20 p.m., tentatively scheduled for Gardner Auditorium.

For more information, please call 402-375-7355.

High School Students To Gather For National Science Bowl Competition

Wayne State College will be hosting the second of two state regional competitions on Feb. 4, the 18th Annual Nebraska High School Science Bowl on Feb. 4, 2012.

The Science Bowl is a fun, fast-paced, tournament-style academic competition that challenges and recognizes students' knowledge of science and mathematics. The opening ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a round-robin competition from 9:30 a.m. to noon, involving all of the teams in the four divisions. The top four teams in each division will then advance to the double-elimination competition, beginning at 1 p.m. Medals will be awarded to the top four teams. The winning middle and high school teams will receive all expense-paid trips to the national competition in Washington, D.C.

The Department of Energy (DOE) sponsors the national competition. The website for the National Science Bowl is: http://science.energy.gov/nsb/. At this Website, there are helpful resources such as rules and practice questions.

A typical team comprises six people: four contestants plus one alternate contestant from Grades 9-12, and a coach, for the high school event; or four contestants plus one alternate contestant from Grades 6-8, and a coach, for the middle school event. There is a $45 application fee per team ($90 for two teams) to participate in a Nebraska event. The application fee helps to defray the cost of meal vouchers and awards.

Anyone who would like to help, there is a need for about 90 volunteers per weekend! To volunteer, visit here and click on "Volunteer Form" on the left-hand side.

For more information or questions, contact Dr. Todd Young: 402-375-7471 or toyoung1@wsc.edu.

Wayne State College To Host Planetarium Shows

The Fred G. Dale Planetarium at Wayne State College will begin its 2012 spring season of public shows on Friday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. with "Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef'' and "Space Opera" at 7:30 p.m.

"Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef" is a children's show. The story involves the young sawfish Jake and his paranoid pal Shorty. The two characters try to restore the magic of Kaluoka'hina; their only lead: the ancient legend that tells of touching the moon - but how is a fish supposed to touch the moon?

The second show will be "Space Opera," a virtual space journey that begins with the discovery of an alien spaceship beneath the Earth that then takes off and visits the entire solar system and beyond. Subsequent shows will be on every other Friday night throughout the spring.

The shows will be shown again on Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 16, March 30, April 13 and April 27.

Please visit www.wsc.edu/planetarium for more information about these public shows or to find out how to book a private group showing. The suggested donation for all shows is $3 per person. All donations are appreciated.

For more information, please contact Dr. Todd Young, planetarium director, (402) 375-7471.

Wayne State College To Host The Little Mermaid Production

A Play with Songs By Hans Christian Anderson Adapted by E. Eugene Jackson Music by Carl Alette will be performed:

Performance Dates:

March 29 - 10 a.m.

March 30 - 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

April 1 - 1 and 4 p.m.

April 2 - 1 p.m.

April 3 - 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

April 4 - 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Characters: Anemone, Shelley, Pearly, Misty, Sandy, Bubbly, Clem Clam, Rip-Tide, Zip-Tide, King Neptune, Grandmother, The Sea Witch, Prince Theodore, First Mate, Sailor One, Sailor Two, Pierre, Georgina, Clara, Borgy, Minister, Many Wedding Guests, Many Sailors, Many Fish, Many Sea Plants

Time: About 1805 to 1815

Locations: Under the Sea, On a Ship, in the Sea Witch's Abode, in a Palace Garden

Tertulia Meets Wednesdays

Tertulia, the weekly informal Spanish conversation group, will meet Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. this semester, in the lower Student Center eating area. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Dr.Catherine Rudin at 375-7026 or CaRudin1@wsc.edu.

Finalists For Vice President for Academic Affairs

The candidates' vitae/resumes and campus interview itineraries are available at:

Gdrive://wscdocuments_and_forms/HR and Payroll documents/VPAA Finalists_2012

The search committee has scheduled three finalists for campus interviews -

Dr. James O'Donnell

Interview scheduled for Jan. 23, 24

Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities and Director of the College Honors Program at Wayne State College. Dr. O'Donnell was formerly Professor of Music and Chair, Department of Music at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Dr. Michael Anderson

Interview scheduled for Jan. 30, 31

Dean of the School of Education at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Dr. Anderson was formerly Director, School of Education and Division Director and Associate Professor of Education at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Platteville, Wis. Dr. Anderson was born in Wayne and both of his parents are WSC graduates.

Dr. Jodi Kupper

Interview scheduled for Feb. 2, 3

Dean, School of Education at Peru State College in Peru. Dr. Kupper was formerly the Director, School of Education and Associate Professor of Education at Milikin University in Decatur, Illinois. Dr. Kupper earned her Bachelor's Degree from Wayne State College.

"Public Conversations about our Academy" Begins Jan. 26

"I believe we can change the world if we start listening to one another again. Simple, honest human conversation. Not mediation, negotiation, problem-solving, debate, or public meetings. Simple, truthful conversation where we each have a chance to speak, we each feel heard, and we each listen well" (Wheatley, 2002, p. 3).

"Public Conversations about our Academy" are simply conversations among people who care about the purpose of higher education. We had three conversations last semester in which Dr. McCue, Dr. Schnoor, Dr. Engebretsen, Dr. Nelson, Mr. Joe Whitt, and Dr. Conway talked about our purpose, our expectations of students and faculty, our efficacy, and our ability to direct our future. Other members of the WSC family, observed and contributed to the conversations. We would like to invite you all to join in conversation this semester as well.

This semester we will have two groups for conversation:

Thursday Group: Feb. 9, 1 until 2 p.m.

Dr. James O'Donnell

Dr. Andy Alexander

Dr. Joann Bondhus

Ms. Lin Brummels

Ms. Kyleigh Parham

Dr. Bob Sweetland

Dr. Kathleen Conway

Wednesday Group Feb. 1 and 15, noon until 1 p.m.

Pres. Curt Frye

Ms. Sandra Driskell

Ms. Andrea Schlegelmilch

Mr. Cameron Sonnenfeld

Dr. Keith Willis

Dr. Tamara Worner

Dr. Kathleen Conway

For more information, please contact Dr. Kathleen Conway at 402-375-7387.

Small Building Projects Needed

To the WSC Community:

The ITE 202 Construction Systems classes this semester and next are in need of small building projects to complete the semester. We would prefer small shed projects ranging from 8 by 10 feet, up to 10 by 12 feet, which could be used for storage, for children's play houses, etc.

Potential owners can specify the structure, roof style, finishes, etc. and the class will then develop an estimate for the project, using local vendors. If an estimate is accepted, students will complete the structure for the cost of materials, plus 20 percent. This extra amount will be placed in an account at the WSC Foundation and used for the repair and replacement of tools used by the Construction Management Program.

Up to two projects are needed to finish out this semester. One project is needed for next semester. Projects need to be portable as they will be constructed in the Benthack Building and then moved to the site. Owners are responsible for moving their completed buildings and arrangements should be made at the beginning of the project to accomplish this. For further information, contact Dr. Kevin M. Miller, at 375-7512 or kemille1@wsc.edu

Wayne State College Invites Students to Experience Campus during Fridays@WSC

"Fridays @ WSC," a special visitation program for high school seniors and their parents, will be offered in 1012 on Feb. 10 and 24, March 2 and 23, and April 6.

Students and their families will meet current students, learn about life at Wayne State College during student panels, visit academic areas of choice, tour campus and have a free lunch in the WSC cafeteria. Families and students will be given information about admission, financial assistance, academic programs and extracurricular activities at Wayne State.

Individuals may register for "Friday @ WSC" at www.wsc.edu/visit or contact the admissions office at 402-375-7234 or e-mail: admissions@wsc.edu for more information.

Remember the WSC Food Pantry

Now open and located in the basement of Morey Residence Hall, please remember to support the WSC Food Pantry. Open Fridays 9 a.m. to noon...park in the circle at 10th and Windom Streets. PLEASE PASS THE WORD. For information, please check at the Student Center Information desk or call 375-7524.

SAVE THE DATE:

Wayne Campus and Community Health, Wellness and Resource Fair

Thursday March 22 from

3-7 p.m.

at the Wayne City Auditorium

This year we are including basic needs and community resources as well as our typical health and wellness focus. If you have not received an invitation and would like to participate (i.e. booth, presentation, activity), please contact Kris Hinnerichs at krhinne1@wsc.edu or 402-375-7160. We will be taking RSVPs for participants through March 2, 2012.

Everyone who somehow promotes one of the dimensions of wellness and/or provides a basic need for individuals within the community of Wayne and the surrounding area is welcome to participate. If you are not sure whether you qualify, please ask.

Kris Hinnerichs, PhD, ATC, CSCS*D

Assistant Professor ~ HHPS

402-375-7160

Counseling Center Offers Workshops

The Counseling Center will be offering workshops in 2011-2012 provided by Twila Preston, PhD of Prairie Psychological Practice, P.C. The workshops will be held on the dates noted at 3 p.m. in the Counseling Center, Student Center 103.

Feb. 9, 2012: Disordered Eating: Treatment Approaches and Viability of National Screening Programs

March 22, 2012: Ethics I

April 19, 2012: Ethics II

May 3, 2012: DSM 5: A Preview

The workshops will typically be one hour in length for one CEU credit. Participants must attend both Ethics workshops to earn two CEU's for Nebraska mental health licenses. WSC staff/faculty can attend free of charge. Non-WSC participants will be charged $10 per CEU. All interested in attending must register in the WSC Counseling Center two days prior to the workshop.

Please take a look at the Surplus Property list: Is your office missing something? Need a desk, file cabinet, bookshelf, chair, etc. Check out the surplus property list https://ecampus.wsc.edu/surplus_property/. These items are for use only on campus by faculty and staff. Please email kayoung1@wsc.edu if you have any questions.

Professional Staff Senate Collecting Donations for Treasury:

The Professional Staff Senate is asking each Professional Staff member to donate $3 for the treasury. This account covers social expenses such as potluck and picnic supplies. Funds are also used to purchase cards and/or gifts for staff members. Last year, donations were made to the Haven House Christmas Tree program. Please send your money ($3) to Treasurer for the Professional Staff Senate - Kara Woehler.

Thanks,

Kara Woehler; Retention Specialist; Student Support Services (STRIDE); Wayne State College

Phone: (402) 375-7500 - kawoehl1@wsc.edu