SHSU
Update For Week Of May 21
Young Actors To Tell
Of ‘Charlotte’s Web’
The SHSU department of theatre and dance, in conjunction
with the Huntsville Arts Commission and the City of Huntsville,
is seeking 25 students aged eight to 18 to perform in this
year’s Children’s Theatre Festival production
of “Charlotte’s Web.”
Auditions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday (May 23-24),
from 6-9 p.m. each day. Try-outs will be held at the University
Theatre Center’s Mainstage Theatre.
The play, adapted from the E.B. White book by Joseph Robinette,
tells the story of an affectionate, sometimes bashful pig
named Wilbur, who befriends a spider named Charlotte.
Performances will be held June 21-23 at 7 p.m.
For more information, call 936.294.1329.
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Phonathon Seeks Student
Callers
Since its inception in 2003, the SHSU Phonathon has raised
more than $610,000 in pledges for the university’s Annual
Fund, collecting a higher amount of pledges with each passing
year, according to Phonathon manager Brian Jordy.
In order to continue with its success and continue to grow,
the Phonathon is seeking 10-12 student callers to work in
the office beginning this June.
Callers solicit money from SHSU alumni and friends Sundays
through Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. each evening. The positions
are part time, from June 1 through July 31, and pay minimum
wage.
Students also will have the opportunity to return to the position
when calling begins again in the fall.
Students should be great communicators, demonstrate leadership
skills and attention to detail and accuracy, and exhibit professional
behavior.
In addition, student callers must have a minimum 2.0 grade
point average, and a knowledge of the SHSU campus and activities
would be beneficial, according to the job description.
Those interested should bring a resume and a State of Texas
application, which can be obtained in the Human Resources
Office in Estill Building Room 334, to the Phonathon Office,
located in Frels Building Room 114.
For more information, contact Jordy at bjordy@shsu.edu.
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Clarke Interview, Performance
To Be Broadcast On PBS
For those who were unable to witness SHSU alumna Katie Clark’s
Broadway debut first-hand, Houston’s public broadcasting
service will bring the theatre to television June 15-16.
Channel 8 will broadcast an interview with Clarke at 11 p.m.
on June 15 and her performance in the play “The Light
in the Piazza” at 8:30 p.m. on June 16.
The two will be aired during the station’s membership
drive to collect money for the non-profit organization.
Clarke received her degree in musical theatre last December
but was cast as “Clara Johnson” in November.
The award-winning musical earned Clarke’s predecessor
a Tony Award nomination.
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Philippine Group
To Dance At Two Performances
Sining Palawan, a dance troupe from Palawan State University
in the Philippines, will perform traditional Philippine dances
on Tuesday (May 23) in the University Theatre Center’s
Showcase Theatre.
The performance will be held at 4 p.m., with a mix-and-mingle
opportunity and refreshments served afterward.
The troupe will be visiting the SHSU campus along with several
other PSU officials, including the president, vice president
and several deans, from May 22-26 to explore the possibility
of an exchange agreement between the two universities, according
to Reiko Clark, director of the Office of International Programs.
The troupe is comprised of 11 student dancers who are chosen
through a highly-selective process for scholarships.
The event is co-sponsored by the SHSU dance department and
the Office of International Programs.
The group will also perform on Friday (May 26) in the Criminal
Justice Center’s Killinger Auditorium for the public.
There is no admission fee for the Friday night performance,
but donations will be welcomed.
For more information, call 936.294.3276 or e-mail oip@shsu.edu.
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Kolkhorst To Speak At Small-Business
Luncheon
State Rep. Lois W. Kolkhorst will address area small business
owners at a celebration luncheon sponsored by SHSU’s
Small Business Development Center on June 1.
The luncheon, which will begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 1:30
p.m., will be held in the Community Center at West Hill Mall.
“This luncheon celebration is to honor area businesses
for their dedication and hard work,” said SBDC director
Bob Barragan. “This past year has been an especially
trying one for our business owners in light of two disastrous
hurricanes.”
The event will also recognize the “2006 Reader’s
Choice Awards” from The Huntsville Item, a co-sponsor
of this event.
Other co-sponsors include: City of Huntsville, Huntsville-Walker
County Chamber of Commerce, Walker County, The Rotary Club
of Huntsville, Houston-Galveston Area Council, West Hill Mall
and the U. S. Small Business Administration.
There are over 1.7 million small businesses in Texas, according
to the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy.
These small businesses contribute significantly to the economic
growth since they make up almost all employer firms in the
state, Barragan said.
The luncheon is free, but seating is limited
For more information or to make reservations, call the SBDC
at 936.294.3737.
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Taiwanese Photos To Be Exhibited
In LSC
Colorful photographs reflecting various aspects of Taiwan
will be on display at the Lowman Student Center Art Gallery
from May 31 to June 16.
"The Many Splendors of Taiwan," a traveling photo
exhibit, is sponsored by the Taipei Economic and Cultural
Office in Houston.
“As pictures are worth a thousand words, exhibit visitors
will have an opportunity to experience Taiwan from afar,”
said Joy Yen, in the press division of TECO. “The vibrant
images taken by several famous Taiwan photographers express
the island's scenic landscapes, wildlife conservation, festivals,
arts and culture.”
The exhibit has been well received by viewers for the past
three years across the southern US, including the cities of
Dallas, Houston and Austin.
The LSC Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.
to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from
3-10 p.m.
For more information, contact Yen, at 713.961.9465 or teco-houston@roc-taiwan.org,
or LSC reservations coordinator Gayle Bullard, at 936.294.1760
or bullard@shsu.edu.
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SHSU Media Contacts: Frank
Krystyniak, Julia May,
Jennifer Gauntt
May 21, 2006
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