SHSU
Update For Week Of May 2
Office Accepting McNair
Applications
Applications for the second cohort of the Ronald E. McNair
Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program will be accepted until
June 4.
The McNair program will award students a $1,600 stipend during
the summer semester, while conducting research. Participants
will also receive paid travel to research conferences, as
well as a tuition waiver for a 3 credit-hour spring research
course.
Students will participate in a series of informational workshops
during the fall semester, including research and computer
workshops, SAM Center workshops, a GRE prep course and information
on financial aid and the graduate school application process.
In addition, students may be provided with graduate school
application fee waivers for some programs.
Those interested may be accepted into the program one of two
ways: they may qualify as a first-generation college student
and meet income guidelines established by the U.S. Department
of Education, or be a member of an ethnic group that is underrepresented
in graduate education.
The U.S. Government currently defines “underrepresented
groups” specifically as Native American, Native Alaskan,
Hispanic or African-American. Students must be a U.S. citizen
or be a permanent U. S. residenct and have junior status by
Sept. 1, 2004, with a cumulative SHSU grade point average
of 3.0 or higher.
The McNair program was established by the U.S. Department
of Education in 1989 in honor of Ronald E. McNair. It is designed
to provide talented low-income, first-generation and ethnic
minority undergraduate students with effective preparation
for doctoral study.
The McNair program at Sam Houston State University encourages
graduate studies by providing opportunities for undergraduates
to define their goals, engage in research, and develop the
skills and faculty mentor relationships that are critical
to success at the doctoral level.
Applications may be picked up in the McNair Office, in Academic
Building 3 Room 216. For more information about the program
call Lydia Fox or Edwina Reece at 936.294.3279.
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Apple Days To Give Students
Food, Supplies For Finals
To help students during final exams, the SHSU Parents’
Association will hand out free apples, candy and Scantrons
on May 3-4 in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area, from 8:30
a.m. until supplies run out each day.
Each semester, the Parents’ Association hosts two Apple
Days, giving out more than 1,200 apples, several cases of
candy, and 5,000 Scantrons to students to give students a
treat before finals.
The SHSU Parents’ Association understands that the end
of the semester is a stressful time for students, and the
event is designed to offer support during final exams, projects,
etc., according to Parents’ Association advisor Mary
Ellen Sims.
“It is a pleasure to see the surprised look on the students’
faces when they are offered apples, candy and Scantrons –
all for free,” said Kelly Clements, president of the
association.
The Parents’ Association is an organization of Sam Houston
parents who actively support students throughout the year,
by raising funds from member dues and the sale of merchandise
for its annual scholarships. The association co-sponsors Parents’
Weekend each fall semester, welcomes new Bearkat parents during
New Student Orientation each summer, as well as sponsors Apple
Days and awards six $1,000 scholarships each year.
For more information about membership, volunteering with the
association or scholarships, call Clements at 903.581.5224
or e-mail at jkclements@tyler.net.
For general information call Sims, assistant dean of students,
at 936.294.3026 or e-mail at mesims@shsu.edu.
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Residence Life To
Host 33rd Twilight Breakfast
The 33rd consecutive Twilight Breakfast will be held Thursday
(May 6) from 10-11:30 p.m. in Café Belvin for students
studying for finals.
“Twilight Breakfast is designed to provide encouragement
to students as they prepare for final exams,” said Dana
Grant, assistant director for finance and marketing for Residence
Life.
In past semesters, students have enjoyed interaction with
professors, coaches, administrators and support staff, she
said.
For more information, call Residence
Life at 936.294.1812.
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Cording, Taft
To Be Honored At Receptions
Retired philosophy professor Richard Cording will be honored
for being named Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at SHSU on
Thursday (May 6).
The reception will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. in Austin Hall.
The dean’s office in the College of Arts and Sciences
will also host a retirement reception honoring Judy Taft on
May 12, from 1-4 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 200.
Those who wish to contribute a gift may do so by sending it
to: Tammy Gray, College of Arts and Sciences, Box 2209, Huntsville,
Texas, 77341-2209.
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Annual Faculty/Staff Golf Tourney
To Tee Off May 17
The Department of Recreational Sports will host its 10th
Annual Recreational Sports Faculty and Staff Golf Tournament
on May 17 at the Raven Nest Golf Club in Huntsville.
This four-person scramble is open to any faculty, staff or
university affiliate. The entry fee is $40 per person and
includes green fee, a cart, golf balls, towel, tee marker
set, barbecue lunch and special 10th anniversary prizes.
Tee time will be 8 a.m., with a putting contest beginning
at 7 a.m.
Registration brochures will be available in the Recreational
Sports Office, in the Health and Kinesiology Center.
The entry deadline is May 12 at 5 p.m., and entries can be
mailed to: Rec Sports, c/o Golf Tournament, Box 2387, Huntsville,
Texas, 77341.
For more information, contact Amy Swingle at 294-1967 or by
e-mail at aswingle@shsu.edu.
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International Programs
To Host Study Abroad Photo Contest
Are you studying abroad this summer? If so, don’t forget
your camera.
The Office of International Programs will sponsor the first
photo contest for students who submit photos taken during
their study abroad experience.
To enter, students should submit the three best photos taken
to the Office of International Programs, in Frels Building
Room 207 or by mail to SHSU Box 2150, Huntsville, TX 77341-2150.
The deadline is Oct. 1.
Each participant must be a full-time SHSU student during the
fall 2004 semester; participate in an SHSU approved study
abroad program; and take “lots of photographs during
your study abroad experience,” according to Brenda Boeske,
coordinator of operations and international student adviser
for international programs.
Photos sized 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10, or digital files taken with
a four-megapixel or higher camera, will be judged by associate
professor and coordinator of photography Thomas Seifert.
Winners will need to submit an 8x10 of winning photos.
The top three winners will receive special recognition, and
the top 20 photographs will be mounted and displayed in the
Lowman Student Center Art Gallery during International Education
Week, to be held Nov 8-19.
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Clay Club To Host Semi-Annual
Pottery Sale
Pottery and clay sculpture created by SHSU ceramic students,
alumni and faculty will be exhibited and sold at the Clay
Club’s semi-annual sale, Monday through Wednesday (May
3-5) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
The sale will be on the Art Complex lawn in front of Art Building
F on Monday and in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area on
Tuesday and Wednesday.
The SHSU Clay Club is a student-run organization whose mission
is to expand education in ceramics through visiting artists,
conferences and workshops. Annual events such as the pottery
sale help to fund an active visiting artist program and student
participation in national ceramic conferences.
For more information about the sale or the Clay Club, contact
Lynn Duryea, visiting assistant professor of art, at 936.294.1322
or by e-mail at lynnduryea@shsu.edu.
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Student Services Reunites
Past Organization Leaders
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| Thelma Douglass, vice president for
Student Services, addresses the group of 30 present and
former student leaders reunited at a luncheon. |
Thelma Douglass, vice president for Student Services, recently
hosted a reunion luncheon for 30 past and present Sam Houston
State University student organization leaders.
James F. Gaertner, SHSU president, encouraged students to
continue their hard work and to give back to those who provided
time and resources in support of their efforts to achieve.
In addition, Student Government Association president Angie
Cartwright expressed her thanks to her fellow organization
leaders for their hard work and their Bearkat spirit.
"These gatherings are an excellent opportunity for us
to get to know the student leaders and to learn why they came
to Sam Houston State University," said Douglass. "It
is also important that students know they have a voice on
campus and that the administration is listening."
Douglass said several suggestions from such meetings have
been implemented during Gaertner’s administration.
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Outdoor Recreation To Push
Your ‘Pedal Power’
The Outdoor Recreation division of the Department of Recreational
Sports will give the SHSU community an opportunity the push
their pedal power with a mountain bike trip at Lake Bryan
on May 4.
Departure time for the trip will be 3 p.m., and participants
are expected to return by 8 p.m. Outdoor Recreation will provide
transportation and guidance throughout the trip.
“This is a popular mountain biking venue and hosts a
stop on the Texas Championship Series,” said Marvin
Seale, associate director of outdoor recreation. “More
technical, though perhaps less strenuous than Huntsville State
Park, Lake Bryan is still appropriate for all skill levels.
“A moderate degree of fitness, however, is required
to fully enjoy the outing,” he said.
The cost is $20 for students, $22 for faculty and staff and
$25 for guests, which covers bike rentals, transportation,
park entry, drinks and guidance, and if a participant brings
his/her own bike, there is a $10 discount.
There will be a pre-trip meeting on May 3, the sign-up deadline,
at 5:30 p.m. in Health and Kinesiology Center Room 104. For
more information contact Marvin Seale at 936-294-3656 or at
seale@shsu.edu.
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Experimental Theatre
To Be Presented May 6-8
Students will have the chance to watch their peers in action
this week when the theatre department presents works written,
performed, and directed by its own students and faculty.
Alpha Psi Omega, in conjunction with the theatre and dance
department, will produce the Experimental Theatre on Thursday
through Saturday (May 6-8). Show times will be at 8 p.m. each
day.
Larry Routh, technical director, said the performances will
cover countless topics.
“Since all the works are original this event is going
to be a little different from all the other events we produce,”
Routh said. “The event will cover various topics and
offer crazy and silly stuff.”
The Experimental Theatre will be held at the Showcase Theatre
in the University Theatre Center. For more information, call
the
theatre department at 936.294.1339 or 936.294.1329.
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SHSU To Hold Property
Auction May 15
SHSU will have a public auction on May 15 beginning at 8:30
a.m. at the property warehouse in the Sam South Complex, at
2424 Sam Houston Ave.
Items will be sold, “as is, where is,” piece by
piece or in lots to the highest bidder.
Some auction items include office furniture, typewriters,
air conditioners, televisions, fax machines, refrigerators,
tables, light fixtures, dumpsters, chairs, file cabinets,
copiers, curtains, bicycles, paint, couches and doors, among
many others.
In addition, a 2001 Chevrolet Impala, a 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
van and a 1990 Ford Aerostar Wagon will be auctioned off.
Vehicles can be removed the day of the sale if paid by cash,
or check with original current bank letter of credit guaranteeing
payment. Otherwise, vehicles will be held for 10 working days
to allow check clearance.
Cash or checks will be accepted as payment for other items,
with proper identification. All items, except vehicles, must
be removed after the sale until 2 p.m. or 8 a.m. to noon and
1-5 p.m. the following week.
For more information, call Wayne Frosch at 936.294.1903 or
936.294.1908.
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Sam Works To Be Held May
4
Sam Works, a networking opportunity for Bearkat alumni,
will be held on Tuesday (May 4), from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Casa
Tomas.
Free hors d'oeuvre will be served at the informal meet-and-greet,
hosted by Casa Tomas and the Alumni Association. In addition,
members of the Alumni Association will receive his/her first
beverage for free.
For more information, call the
Alumni Association at 936.294.1841.
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Jennifer Gauntt
May 2, 2004
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