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Legislative Hobnob scheduled at Southeastern March 19
Area business leaders and individuals will have the opportunity to voice their concerns
and priorities to state legislators at the sixth annual Tangipahoa Legislative Hobnob
scheduled March 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Southeastern Alumni Center.
Free and open to the public, the event is sponsored by the Chambers of Commerce
of Amite, Hammond and Ponchatoula and the Southeastern Alumni Association.
The gathering is held annually in advance of the Legislative Session, which is
set to begin April 13.
The event's agenda features mixing, mingling and networking with elected officials.
Expected to attend are Senators Jack Donahue, Dale Erdey and Bodi White and Representatives
Chris Broadwater, John Bel Edwards, Stephen Pugh and Scott Simon.
The event's refreshments are co-sponsored by Northshore Technical Community College
and Champagne Beverage.
For more information call the Hammond Chamber at 345-4457.
Southeastern's Wind Symphony sets concert for March 20
Southeastern's acclaimed Wind Symphony Orchestra will present its spring concert on
Friday, March 20, at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown Hammond.
Titled "We Shall Overcome," the concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. under the direction
of conductor Glen Hemberger, Southeastern director of bands.
The concert will feature the music of famed composer and guest conductor Mark
D. Camphouse, including "A Movement for Rosa," composed in tribute to Civil Rights
figure Rosa Parks. Also on the program will be "Yosemite Autumn" and "Anthem," both
by Camphouse.
The Wind Symphony will be joined by East Ascension High School Symphonic Winds,
conducted by Patti Roussel. The two groups will each perform a short program alone
and then combine for "Rosa," conducted by Camphouse.
The Southeastern Wind Symphony will also feature the winner of the Kappa Kappa
Psi Concerto Competition, Lindsey Poret, performing one movement of the "X" Concerto
for clarinet by Scott McAllister.
General admission tickets are $5; high school and Southeastern students are admitted
free with their student ID card. Tickets are available at the Columbia Theatre box
office at 220 East Thomas St., at columbiatheatre.org, or at the door on the night of the concert. Call 543-4371 for ticket information.
For more information, contact the Southeastern Department of Fine and Performing
Arts at 549-2184.
Sanderson Farms CEO to speak at Southeastern's Livingston Ethics in Business Lecture
The chief executive officer of Sanderson Farms Inc. will deliver Southeastern's James
and Evelyn Livingston Business Ethics Lecture on Tuesday March 24.
Joe F. Sanderson Jr., who is also chairman of the Board of the third largest
poultry company in the nation, will speak on "Sanderson Farms: Growing the Right Way"
at 7 p.m. in Student Union Ballroom A. The lecture is presented by the College of
Business and is free and open to the public.
Headquartered in Laurel, Miss., Sanderson Farms is now a publicly held company
engaged in the production, processing and marketing of poultry. The company maintains
operations in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina and employs
more than 11,747.
A graduate of Millsaps College, Sanderson joined the family owned business upon
graduation and served in various positions. He was named president and CEO of the
company in 1989. Active in several industry associations, he is a current director
of the Mississippi Poultry Association, Mississippi Manufacturers Association and
the National Chicken Council. He is a former director of the Mississippi Economic
Council and the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association. In 2002, Sanderson was inducted
into the Mississippi Poultry Hall of Fame as the first second generation recipient
of the honor. In 2006, he was selected as a Laureate of the Mississippi Business Hall
of Fame.
"We are pleased to present another professional with strong business ethics as
this year's Livingston lecturer," said College of Business Interim Dean Antoinette
Phillips. "Mr. Sanderson is an example of a successful individual who generously gives
back to his community at various levels as well as to his profession. This is a great
opportunity for our students to hear from someone who guides a major corporation."
The lecture series was founded in 1984 by Hammond businessman John O. Batson
in memory of his longtime friend and associate James Livingston. The lecture also
honors Livingston's late wife Evelyn, who was an active community volunteer for many
years.
Columbia Theatre to present new artist concert series
See them before they make it big and say, "I saw them perform before they were famous."
Southeastern's Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts is presenting a new series
for up and coming bands called the New Artist Concert Series.
Columbia Theatre/Fanfare Interim Director Roy Blackwood is excited about the
new series for bands.
"The New Artist Concert Series was designed to provide an exciting additional
category of presentations for music lovers in our area," he said. "Please come enjoy
the music and give us some feedback on what you think."
First on the calendar is a concert featuring an Indie American/Folk band from
Asheville, NC, called River Whyless. The group will perform on March 24, at 7:30 p.m.,
in Columbia Theatre.
"River Whyless is a band much like that titular body of water – a mingling of
currents, a flow of time and physical space, all brought together in a murmuring sense
of purpose," Blackwood said. "It is the expression of a group of musicians, three
of which are songwriters, who have played together in various forms since their college
days in the North Carolina mountains."
Blackwood said their forthcoming EP (extended play), the first release since
their 2012 debut album, is the next evolution of the band's collective voice.
"The English trade-folk sounds are the band's obvious touchstones, putting them
in a category similar to contemporaries like "Fleet Foxes" and "Stornoway."
Opening for the band is Denton Hatcher and The Soap Box Blues from Baton Rouge,
a Blues/Americana band. Blackwood said that Hatcher is one of the South's budding
singer-songwriters.
"His music is familiar but diverse," Blackwood said. "It is simple but clever,
wounded yet strong, which he holds together with the honest joy of a powerful guitar
riff and strong rhythm."
Tickets for the River Whyless concert are $12 and are available at the Columbia
Theatre box office Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by phone at 543-4371.
Patrons may also get tickets online at www.columbiatheatre.org.
All Southeastern faculty, retired faculty or university staff with ID may purchase
one ticket for River Whyless and receive one ticket at half price. Both tickets must
be purchased in the same transaction and for the same price at the Columbia box office.
Contact the box office at 543-4371 for more information.
COLUMBIA THEATRE'S NEW CONCERT SERIES - Southeastern's Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts is presenting a new series for up and coming bands called the New Artist Concert Series. First on the calendar is a concert featuring an Indie American/Folk band from Asheville, NC, called River Whyless. The group will perform on March 24, at 7:30 p.m., in Columbia Theatre.
Southeastern to host parental involvement in education lecture
Southeastern's College of Education will present a lecture about education involvement
on Thursday, March 26. Angel Harris, professor of sociology and African and African
American Studies at Duke University, will present "Is Parental Involvement in Children's
Education Good or Bad? Lessons from Research."
Scheduled for 11 a.m. in Hammond at Southeastern's Teacher Education Center lecture
hall, room 1022, the free lecture is sponsored by the Department of Teaching and Learning.
A book signing will be held following the lecture from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.
"I am excited about the prospect of a lecture that can question if encouraging
parents to become more involved in their children's academic lives does indeed increase
academic achievement," said Schlieder Endowed Professor in the Department of Teaching
and Learning Celena Echols. "I expect the audience might reflect upon and consider
that certain involvement might actually be associated with decline in achievement.
We hope the public will attend and engage."
Harris is director of the Research on Education and Development of Youth (REDY)
program. His research interests include social inequality, policy, and education.
He has published several book chapters and articles on the racial achievement gap
that have appeared in various academic journals, such as "Social Forces," "Sociology
of Education," and "Social Science Quarterly."
Harris is the author of Kids Don't Want to Fail, (Harvard University Press), which provides an in-depth quantitative assessment of
whether youth from marginalized groups purposefully resist schooling in both the United
States and the United Kingdom. He is also the author of The Broken Compass: Parental Involvement with Children's Education, (Harvard University Press), which examines the link between parenting and youths'
school outcomes.
A light complimentary reception and community talk will take place the day before
the lecture on Wednesday, March 25, at the Michael J. Kenny Recreation Center, 601
West Coleman Avenue, from 6-7:30 p.m. Echols said the public is invited to attend
and engage.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Echols at cechols@southeastern.edu.
SHOULD PARENTS GET INVOLVED IN CHILDREN'S EDUCATION - Southeastern's College of Education will present a lecture about education involvement on Thursday, March 26. Angel Harris, professor of sociology and African and African American Studies at Duke University, will present "Is Parental Involvement in Children's Education Good or Bad? Lessons from Research" on March 26, at 11 a.m. in Hammond at Southeastern's Teacher Education Center lecture hall, room 1022.
Southeastern to host "Wedding in a Day" Expo
Southeastern Event and Conference Services is hosting a "Plan Your Wedding in a Day"
Expo on Sunday, March 29, from 1-4 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the War Memorial
Student Union. Admission is $5 at the door.
"Planning a wedding should be an exciting and memorable time when families come
together to celebrate a couples' love for one another. All too often, the stress of
the details involved in the upcoming 'big day' takes the fun out of the process,"
said Cally Berner, director of Event and Conference Services.
With local vendors such as photographers and videographers, bridal bouquets,
salons, florists, bakeries, and more, brides-to-be can take care of all wedding needs...in
a day.
For more information and to register, please go to www.southeastern.edu/expo or call 549-2094.
Southeastern Community Music School announces summer workshops
The Southeastern Community Music School (CMS) has announced its "Southeastern Music
Celebration 2015" schedule, a series of summer programs for young musicians.
Summer Music Celebration 2015 includes a middle school band camp, piano duet
workshop, guitar workshop, chamber music workshops as well as the brand new music
theory workshop, said Community Music School Director Jivka Duke.
"We are very excited about the upcoming summer programs. The musical growth we
have seen in the students who attend regularly has been truly rewarding, and we are
thrilled that more and more students attend every year," Duke said.
"In addition, CMS will now offer a new music theory workshop, taught by our knowledgeable
music theory instructor, Natalia Timotina, who is also a superb pianist. Knowledge
of music theory is crucial to the development of young instrumentalists, and we are
expecting this offering to be of great interest to musicians in our community."
Musicians in grades five through eight have until May 1 to register for the middle
school band camp, which is scheduled July 6-10, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Pottle
Music Building. Tuition is $225, which includes lunch each day. Registration is open
until the first day of camp; however, a $20 late fee will apply to registrations postmarked
after May 1.
Southeastern's Associate Band Director Paul Frechou will coordinate the middle
school band camp. Along with the concert band, the camp will also offer private lessons
and masterclasses, jazz combos, lessons in improvisation and theory classes.
The piano duet, chamber music, guitar and music theory workshops are scheduled
for July 13-17, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. May 15 is the deadline for the piano duet workshop,
while June 15 is the final day to sign up for the guitar, chamber music, and music
theory workshops. Tuition for the piano duet, chamber music and guitar workshops is
$170; the cost of the music theory workshop is $125. Registration is open until July
13; however, a $20 late fee will apply to registrations postmarked after the above
mentioned deadlines.
The piano duet workshop will offer intermediate to advanced junior high and high
school students the chance to explore the rich literature for piano four-hands. Enrollment
is limited to eight students. Each student will be matched with a partner of similar
age and ability and will be involved in daily coaching sessions, musicianship classes,
masterclasses and a final recital. Ken Boulton, head of the Department of Fine and
Performing Arts, will conduct the workshop with his wife and duet partner JoAnne Barry.
Students participating in the guitar workshop will learn how to approach and
arrange music that is typically presented by experienced musicians. This workshop
is open to guitar students 10 years of age and older with at least one year of previous
guitar experience. Enrollment limit is 20 students. Pat Kerber, Southeastern's guitar
instructor, will teach this workshop.
The chamber music workshop is open to violin, viola, cello and piano students
of any age who have at least one year of previous experience. The workshop will be
focused on chamber music repertoire including but not limited to duets, piano trios
and quartets. Student will have the opportunity to improve their sight-reading skills
and instrumental technique, as well as develop stronger ensemble skills.
The newly formed music theory workshop offers three levels of music theory -
beginning, intermediate and advanced. It is suitable for students who are currently
learning to play a musical instrument or who have played an instrument in the past.
Students who sign up may attend one or more levels of the workshop.
The CMS will also offer private instrumental and vocal lessons from June 8 to
July 23.
For more information on or to register for any of these programs, go to www.southeastern.edu/smc or call 549-5502.
Southeastern's Delta Tau Delta chapter earns national ranking
The Southeastern Epsilon Phi Chapter of Delta Tau Delta is the recipient of the prestigious
Hugh Shields Award, presented to the top chapters in the country.
The award is given annually to the top 10 chapters of Delta Tau Delta across
the nation, said Chapter Advisor Gene Pregeant. The award is based on overall performance
and programming in the areas of academics, finances, recruitment, membership education,
operations, campus leadership, service and alumni relations.
The chapter also received individual programming awards for excellence in the
area of academics, membership education and ritual performance. Chad Mouledous of
Metairie, was recognized as President of the Inter-Fraternal Council at Southeastern,
and Ross Tomko of Walker, was chosen as the Outstanding Chapter President in the Division,
which includes 30 chapters and colonies.
"Coming home from Southern Division left me with a feeling of pride and happiness
for our chapter," said Nick Nelson of Ponchatoula, chapter president. "We have worked
extremely hard over the last few semesters to get where we are, and it is fulfilling
to see the effort put forth by our men recognized with multiple awards. To come back
as a Top 10 chapter in the nation is not only acknowledgement that we are doing great
things, but also motivation to keep pushing ourselves toward even better things in
the future."
The awards capped another active year for the brothers of Epsilon Phi. Their
cumulative GPA was 2.904.
Community service projects for the fraternity during the year included their
work for the national philanthropy JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), Relay
for Life and Habitat for Humanity. Campus service included work at the Southeastern
Laboratory School and Chefs Evening, the university's largest fundraiser to enhance
academic programming, and Lion Nation Celebration, the annual fundraiser for Southeastern
Athletics.
Members of Epsilon Phi Chapter of Delta Tau Delta include Seth Leto, Amite; Landon
Brown, Cody Favaro, Matthew Guillot, Grayson Jackson, Josh Porche, and Zachary Rogers,
Baton Rouge; Evan Lapeyrouse, Bourg; Antonio Ragusa, Central; Keagan Polkey, Cut-Off;
Austin Smith, Denham Springs; Matthew Reed, Donaldsonville; Geron Persaud, Franklinton;
Ivy Gonzales, Galiano; Tristyn Wheeler and Brennen Waguespack, Gonzales; Christopher
Hudspeth, Benjamin Schnadelbach, and Joshua Ormand, Hammond; Beau Moore, Houma; Justin
Archote, Independence; Victor Earl, Cameron Pigeon and Jared Vogel, Kenner; Zachary
Edwards, Livingston; Ryan Fonseca and Garrin Pellegrin, Mandeville; Evan Bailey and
Chad Mouledous, Metairie; Brent Bourgeois, Pearl River; Austin Henderson, Seth Hebert,
and Nicholas Nelson, Ponchatoula; Brennan Michel, Prairieville; Joshua Bremer, Kristian
Burns, Matthew Conaway, Scott Harpster, David Nicoletti, Mason Owens, Brendan Sundrud,
Justin Weaver, and Oliver Young Hernandez; Slidell; Christian Owens, Springfield;
Austin Credeur, Shaun Lowe, Taylor Sharp, and Ross Tomko, Walker; Jacob Bellairs,
Lexington, Va.; Justin Williamson, Waldorf, Md.; and Bailey Callahan, Weir, Miss.
New members include Ian Harter, Baton Rouge; Dylan Stanley, Mandeville; Storm
Coates, Ponchatoula; Ross Michel, Prairieville; Braie Peterson, Robert; and Daniel
Moore, Slidell.
Acting for Kids' Confidence
Brandi Ehrhardt Saucier, dates vary depending upon location
This program is a mixture of acting, drama and improvisation designed to create confidence and self-esteem within our children. This course was designed with many objectives in mind. The following is a list of some key objectives.
- Create a sense of confidence and self-esteem
- Promote quick thinking and healthy interactions with others
- Encourage students to be leaders among their peers
- Provide a healthy outlet for creativity and energy
- Replace negative self-images with positive self-images
- Prepare students for school projects and speeches, and even future job interviews
How Money Works Series
Liz Reno and Shannon Bernard, Part I: 3/26/15; Part II: 4/1/15
Are you an educator or future educator ready to take control of your financial success? Financial success on a teacher salary can happen if you take charge. This course will introduce students to major concepts necessary to make informed decisions regarding finances. There are no technology requirements or prerequisites for this class, and no charge to attend.
Boosting Your Bottom Line
Sharon Sandifer and David Kiviaho, dates vary depending upon location
This Customer Management Course includes corporate elements of emotional intelligence, teamwork, worldwide case studies, leadership, and other business innovations. Learn how to excel in serving and managing customers. Learn how your business will enjoy a healthier bottom line because of stellar customer management. This course will increase the frontline staff members' on the job performance through the exploration of the nine principles of customer management, as outlined in the business book, Customer Management: The kiisa Service Cycle. With innovative business models, case studies, and interactive activities, this course will foster an environment for participants to learn how to become invested in the art of customer service and management.
QuickBooks Level II
Dates vary depending on session
Employees and business owners currently using QuickBooks for financial accounting who want to increase their knowledge or advance their career through certification would benefit from this course. This course also is offered as the next step for QuickBooks Level I, regardless of experience.
This Week in Athletics
The Southeastern baseball, softball and tennis teams will continue Southland Conference
play during this week in Southeastern Athletics.
The Lion baseball team (15-6, 4-2 Southland) will open up the week in New Orleans,
facing Tulane on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., before returning home on Wednesday to host
Jackson State at 6 p.m. Wednesday will be Campus Organization Night and all campus
organizations are encouraged to attend.
SLU will then hit the road for a three-game series at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi,
opening on Friday at 6 p.m. The series continues on Saturday at 3 p.m. and concludes
with Sunday's 1 p.m. series finale.
Off to its best start to Southland Conference play since 2001, the Lady Lion
softball team (10-15, 5-1 Southland) closes out a six-game home stand on Tuesday at
5 p.m., hosting Mississippi State at North Oak Park. Tuesday will feature the "Flood
the Field" promotion, as the first 200 SLU students will receive a free t-shirt and
students will receive free wings as available. Tuesday will also be a "Green Out"
as all fans are encouraged to wear green.
Southeastern will be at Stephen F. Austin later in the week for a three-game
series. The series opens with a 1 p.m. doubleheader on Friday, before Saturday's 12
p.m. finale.
The tennis team (5-2, 2-1 Southland) will host four matches at the Southeastern
Tennis Complex this week. On Monday, SLU hosts Bradley at 6 p.m. Southeast Missouri
(1 p.m.) and Alcorn State (6 p.m.) visit on Wednesday. The Lions continue Southland
play on Saturday, hosting Incarnate Word at 11 a.m.
The SLU men's and women's track and field teams will be in action this week,
traveling to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to compete in the Alabama Relays. The meet runs Thursday
through Saturday.
All of this week's baseball games will be broadcast live in the Hammond area
on KSLU-FM (90.9) and on the Internet at www.LionSports.net, where LionVision subscribers can access a live video stream of Tuesday's softball
game and Wednesday's baseball game.
Monday, March 16
Tennis, vs. Bradley, Southeastern Tennis Complex, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17 Baseball, at Tulane, New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. (KSLU) Softball, vs. Mississippi State, North Oak Park, 5 p.m. (LionVision)
- Flood the Field
- First 200 students receive free t-shirts
- Free wings for students as available
- Green-Out – Fans encouraged to wear green
Wednesday, March 18 Baseball, vs. Jackson State, Alumni Field, 6 p.m. (KSLU) (LionVision)
- Campus Organization Night Tennis, vs. Southeast Missouri, Southeastern Tennis Complex, 1 p.m. Tennis, vs. Jackson State, Southeastern Tennis Complex, 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 19 Men's and Women's Track and Field, at Alabama Relays, Tuscaloosa, Ala., All Day
Friday, March 20 Baseball, at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas, 6 p.m. (KSLU)* Softball, at Stephen F. Austin (DH), Nacogdoches, Texas, 1 p.m.* Men's and Women's Track and Field, at Alabama Relays, Tuscaloosa, Ala., All Day
Saturday, March 21 Baseball, at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas, 3 p.m. (KSLU)* Softball, at Stephen F. Austin, Nacogdoches, Texas, 12 p.m.* Tennis, vs. Incarnate Word, Southeastern Tennis Complex, 11 a.m.* Men's and Women's Track and Field, at Alabama Relays, Tuscaloosa, Ala., All Day
Sunday, March 22 Baseball, at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1 p.m. (KSLU)*
Southeastern home events in bold
* - Southland Conference contest
Professional activities
Dr. Cynthia Elliott (Teaching & Learning), Rob Carlisle from Child Advocacy Services in Hammond and Tiffany
Sawyer from the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy in Atlanta, presented at the AACTE
Conference in Atlanta on March 1. The presentation "Teacher Preparation and Child
Sexual Abuse: Stewards of Children, A Promising Practice" highlighted the moral imperative
in teacher education that prepares pre-service candidates to have a greater awareness
and knowledge of child sexual and presented research that explored the impact of the
"Stewards of Children" professional learning opportunity provided to all education
majors. Results indicated that teacher candidates were positively impacted by the
"Stewards of Children" training. Overwhelmingly, 98% of the participants indicated
that they had learned new skills that would be used to better protect children and
that for 87% of the respondents the "Stewards of Children" curriculum changed their
attitudes about sexual abuse. Other faculty members participating in the research
include Dr. June Williams (Counseling) and Dr. Mindy Crain-Dorough (Educational Leadership & Technology).
Dr. Hye Young Kim and Dr. David Norwood attended the 2015 March Meeting of the American Physical Society in San Antonio with
five physics students: Nisha Lama, Suyogya Karki, Bijay Shrestha, Sean Craft and Sagar
Pokhrel. Kim presented paper F9-4 titled "An Efficient Coupled Dipole Method." Shrestha
presented work he did in collaboration with Kim as a paper S50-1 titled "Self-assemblies
of Novel Molecules: VECAR." Lama presented work she did in collaboration with Norwood
as Poster P1-149 titled "Light Scattering Measurement of Sodium Polyacrylate Products."
Mario Krenn (Management and Business Administration) and Jean McGuire (Louisiana State University)
presented their manuscript titled "The Role of Codetermination in Shareholder Oriented
Corporate Governance Reform: The Case of Executive Remuneration Disclosure" at the
56th Annual Meeting of the Western Academy of Management in Kauai, HI.
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