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Southeastern Symphony Orchestra to present concert Oct. 2
 The Southeastern Symphony Orchestra will present its first fall concert in Pottle
Music Auditorium Oct. 2. Titled “The Clock Symphony,” the free concert is scheduled
at 7:30 p.m. Violin Professor and Orchestra Director Victor Correa-Cruz will serve
as conductor.
Correa-Cruz said the symphony will perform one of the most popular works composed
by Joseph Haydn, Symphony No. 101 in D major. Nicknamed “The Clock” because of the
constant rhythmic display of its second movement, the piece has become one of the
most performed works in the symphonic repertoire.
“Haydn had a big orchestra at his disposal during the years spent at the English
capital, and that explains the large-scale structure and the monumental quality of
some of the sections,” said Correa-Cruz. “Haydn combines lighter themes with deep
and dramatic moments along this entire work.”
The orchestra will also present Beethoven’s “Egmont” overture, as well as the
overture to “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” by Rossini, a cheerful tune that suits the operatic
world perfectly, according to Correa-Cruz.
“After the slow introduction, one can hear the main theme with its scherzando
(joking) character,” Correa-Cruz said. “The second section offers challenging solos
for the woodwinds and first horn. The closing section is a brilliant coda with the
orchestra showing its full potential. We will present the ‘German version,’ which
adds three trombones to the original by Rossini.”
For more information about the concert, contact the Department of Music and Performing
Arts at 549-2184.
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Southeastern Choirs to join Northshore Choral Society for performance Oct. 3
The Southeastern University Chorus, Concert Choir and Bella Voce will join the Northshore
Choral Society for “I Dream A World,” a performance at First Baptist Church, 401 W.
Morris in Hammond, Wednesday, Oct. 3.
Sponsored by the Department of Music and Performing Arts, the free performance
is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Conductors include Southeastern Music Education Instructor
Amy Prats and Director of Choral Activities Alissa Mercurio Rowe, who will direct
choirs with the assistance of undergraduate student conductors Elizabeth Robbins of
North Royalton, Ohio, and Katie Walker of Marrero.
“I am thrilled to be presenting this concert titled ‘I Dream a World’ with the
Southeastern Concert Choir, Bella Voce, University Chorus and the Northshore Choral
Society. We are presenting all modern choral compositions by composers Koppin, Arnesen,
Woo, Hagenberg and many more,” said Rowe. “The choirs are performing pieces with Swedish,
Norwegian, Korean, and South African roots. It truly will be a night to come together
and dream about our world’s future. The students will share with the audience their
dreams for our world.”
For more information on the concert, contact the Department of Music and Performing
Arts at 549-2184.
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Southeastern Foundation supports Lion Athletics
After another successful Day of Giving on April 24 (All In For Southeastern), the
Southeastern Foundation was once again able to support coaches from each sport with
unrestricted funding. Last year, the Southeastern Foundation was able to distribute
$1,000 per team. This year that amount was increased to $1,500 per team.
“These funds allow coaches to support their teams where the need is greatest,”
said Vice President for University Advancement Wendy Lauderdale. “As the Foundation
continues to improve its fundraising abilities and results, we hope to continue this
type of support across campus.”
 COACHES RECEIVE FUNDS - From left are Senior Director for University Marketing Mike Rivault, Head Softball
Coach Rick Fremin, Head Women’s Basketball Coach Ayla Guzzardo, Vice President for
University Advancement Wendy Lauderdale, and Director of Athletics Jay Artigues.
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Center for Student Excellence Hosts its Second Annual Freshman Major and Minor Fair
 The Center for Student Excellence (CSE) hosted its second annual Freshman Major and
Minor Fair Sept. 17-18. This was the second freshman seminar in a series created when
the Southeastern 101: Freshman Success course was redesigned in fall 2017. The seminar
provided an opportunity for the entire class of 2022 to browse all of Southeastern’s
degree programs by attending during their regularly scheduled SE 101 class time.
“Considering only 14% of Southeastern students graduate in the major they first-declared,
we needed to create an opportunity for first-year students to explore Southeastern’s
majors and minors in the same place,” said CSE Director Lorett Swank. “This event was scheduled with a right-time, right-place philosophy. Many freshman
arrived at orientation declaring a major with little research on curriculum and careers,
and now with six weeks of college under their belt, our freshman are beginning to
realize they need to explore other academic programs.”
In addition to exploring majors, the fair also provided a perfect opportunity
for freshman to engage with faculty, department heads and deans.
“We wanted to make sure our freshman were well prepared for this experience,
so in the SE 101 class periods leading up to the Major and Minor Fair, students were
required to research Southeastern’s majors and minors, complete career assessments
and develop appropriate questions for faculty,” Swank explained.
After a short introductory session, students were given a passport and instructions
to visit at least three majors. Brooke Dufrene, a first-year nursing major, said,
“I really enjoyed getting first-hand experience talking with the teachers and learning
about the curriculum.”
Freshman Art major Katherine Schepker said, “I learned to basically branch out
to other fields of work more, take classes I wouldn’t normally take, and maybe even
explore a different minor.”
Students were encouraged to visit their current major, but to also identify a
parallel plan in the event they discovered their major was not a good fit.
Mary Singleton said, “I learned that there are a lot more majors than I originally
thought. I should keep my options open.”
The next Freshman Seminar is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention and will
be held in the Student Union Theater Oct. 17 and 18.
The CSE is home to the Southeastern 101: Freshman Success Course, and Southeastern
102: Freshman Academic Coaching for Probations Students. It also offers freshman advising
and coaching, as well as tutoring for all Southeastern students.
The purpose of the Freshman Seminar series is to promote first to second year
retention by linking first-year students to the university. Students that feel connected
to the university are more likely to persist and graduate, Swank said.
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Southeastern Dance Performance Project to present concert as part of Fanfare
Southeastern’s Department of Music and Performing Arts’ dance company, Dance Performance
Project, will present “One Road: A Journey of Joy, Love, Hope, and Faith” Oct. 2 and
3 at 7:30 p.m. in Vonnie Borden Theatre as part of Fanfare, Southeastern’s annual
fall arts festival.
Director of Dance Keith “Skip” Costa said Southeastern’s resident dance company
will present an exclusive concert that brings together dancers, choreographers, musicians,
composers, and technical staff.
“The concert is an InterARTS™ performance project that combines the elements
of contemporary dance, live music, and video installation to address the themes of
joy, love, hope and faith through the eyes of numerous choreographers, musicians,
vocalists and video specialists,” he said.
Choreographers and dancers for the concert are Brianna Denmark, Denham Springs;
Hayley Duplantier, Baton Rouge; Alexis May, Walker; Alaura Cervini, New Orleans; and
Amber Whiteside, Mandeville.
Dancers performing in the concert include Tatyana Broussard, Carencro; Brooke
Harris, Denham Springs; Stephanie Harris, Slidell; Amanda Riviere, Laplace; Emma Pinion,
Loranger; Trinity Williams, Marrero; Brook Himel, Plaquemine, and Malika Simms, New
Orleans.
Student Music Director and Composer is Keri Disedare of Albany, and vocalists are
Christina Duffaut of Slidell and Chasidy Miller of Denham Springs.
Musicians are Emma Jones, Independence; Brittany Jones, Holden; Stephanie Godfrey,
Denham Springs; Abigail Lambert, Gonzales; Chelsea Petho, Hammond; Cade Vallot, Ponchatoula;
John St. Cyr, Maddi Wanner, and Alexandra Jaeger, Mandeville; and Tyler Pertuit, Reily
Carpenter, and Austin Dugas, Prairieville.
Video specialists are Alyssa Arnold of Covington and Monica Copping of Slidell.
Tickets to the concert are $8 for students, seniors and children and $10 general
admission and will be available 30 minutes prior to the performance in the Vonnie
Borden Theatre lobby.
For more information, contact Costa at Keith.Costa@southeastern.edu.
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Business Perspectives Week scheduled
Over 30 business leaders will share their experiences and professional advice with
students during Southeastern’s College of Business annual Business Perspectives Week,
held concurrently with Homecoming Week, Oct. 8-11.
Sponsored by First Guaranty Bank, the event features presentations that will
introduce students to first-hand information about careers and occupations related
to their business experience.
All presentations will be in Garrett Hall and are open to faculty, staff, students
and the public on a space available basis.
A full schedule will be available by Oct. 5 at southeastern.edu/businessweek
or by calling 549-2258.
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‘Let’s Talk: Art’ continues with October lecture
The second lecture in the fall series of “Let’s Talk: Art,” sponsored jointly by Southeastern’s
Department of Visual Art + Design and the Friends of Sims Library, will be held Oct.
11, at 5:30 p.m., at Southeastern’s Contemporary Art Gallery. The lecture is free
and open to the public.
Southeastern Assistant Professor of Painting Tom Walton will present “Why Draw
a Line in the Sand? A Contemporary View on the Relationship between Abstract and Representational
Painting.”
“When abstract painting came into fashion, the emphasis was on defining the new
art form in relationship to the previous one, which was essential at the time to create
an artistic identity,” said Sims Memorial Library Director Eric Johnson. “This talk
is an exploration of the relationship between the two approaches, representation and
abstract, as a fertile ground for continued growth in painting.”
For more information, contact Eric Johnson at 549-3962.
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State Farm Agent Alexis Ducorbier establishes new scholarship for students studying
professional sales
Alexis Ducorbier of State Farm has established a scholarship for professional sales
students in the College of Business. Marketing faculty began offering the professional
sales concentration in the fall of 2017.
The Alexis Ducorbier Scholarship is the first scholarship to be offered in support
of the program. Ducorbier has been a strong supporter of the program and served as
a mentor and coach for the pilot advanced professional selling course in spring 2018.
“The program is a competitive, hands-on program designed to prepare students to be
successful in the sales profession,” said April Kemp, a member of the sales program faculty. “Studies show that students graduating from recognized sales programs are highly competitive
in the job market and experience an easier transition into their professional careers.”
For information about Southeastern’s sales concentration, contact Kemp at 549-2277
or april.kemp@southeastern.edu.
 DUCORBIER ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP - Alexis Ducorbier, second from right, of State Farm has established a scholarship
for professional sales students in the College of Business. With her, from left, are
April Kemp, sales program faculty, Assistant Dean of the College of Business Jay Johnson,
and Tara' Lopez, sales program faculty.
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Quiz Bowl seeks entrants
Grab your fellow faculty, form a team, and compete in the 17th annual Honor Society
of Phi Kappa Phi Homecoming Intramural Quiz Bowl.
This fast-paced competition of faculty versus faculty and student versus student
teams is scheduled Tues., Oct. 9, in the Student Union Theater, with student team
competitions beginning at 2 p.m. and faculty at 3:30 p.m. We will try to accommodate
your schedules.
Top faculty prize is $100, and second place is $50. Entry deadline is Monday,
Oct. 1.
For application and any other information, contact Joan Faust at jfaust@southeastern.edu.
Good luck to all teams!
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College of Education hosts quarterly meeting
The College of Education hosted the first of a series of on-going quarterly meetings
with Tangipahoa Parish officials.
Those in attendance included the following: College of Education Dean Paula Calderon,
Teaching and Learning Department Head Colleen Klein-Ezell, Transition Coordinator
Jordan Kea Ahrend, Tangipahoa Parish Superintendent Melissa Stilley, Assistant Superintendent
Ron Genco, and the Coordinator of Teacher Certification and Virtual Learning Sharon
Spring.
Topics covered included clinical practice, recruitment, certification, and addressing
district specific workforce needs. The next quarterly meeting with be hosted by Tangipahoa
Parish.
 QUARTERLY MEETING - From left, are Colleen Klein-Ezell, Ron Genco, Melissa Stilley, Paula Calderon,
Jordan Kea Ahrend, and Sharon Spring.
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